Local News for Virginia, Maryland, and DC The latest local and breaking news for Virginia, Maryland, and DC Thursday, May 7 VirginiaMarylandDC WUSA9 Virginia News (Read more) • Virginia AG looking into antisemitism accusations against Herndon private school • Trial underway for man charged in Sterling House explosion that killed volunteer firefighter • Close the 200 block of King Street to vehicles permanently? Project continues to draw mixed reaction • Body of 61-year-old man who went missing in Shenandoah National Park found near Lewis Falls • Man pleads guilty to deadly shooting outside Woodbridge hookah bar • Virginia Rescue teams join Texas flood response • Bald eagle returned to the skies • Lawmakers warn 'Big Beautiful Bill' could push up flight costs at Virginia airports WTOP Virginia News (Read more) • Fairfax Co. school’s ‘Tech Squad’ empowers kids to help each other and teachers with tech tools • Dept. of Justice investigating Fairfax County’s top attorney over handling of cases involving immigrants • FBI searches Virginia Senate leader’s office as part of corruption probe, AP sources say • Manassas’ Vásquez Luna exploring a run for Del. Maldonado’s seat • Kayaker who died in the Potomac identified as 22-year-old Virginia man • Virginia joins 21 states in opposing USPS gun mailing proposal • Fairfax Co. parents call for less laptop, tablet screen time during class • Activist who protested outside Stephen Miller’s home won’t face state charges WUSA9 Maryland News (Read more) • How Montgomery County's flood sensors offer vital early warnings • Judge demands answers from Trump administration after El Salvador says US still holds jurisdiction over deported migrants • Adult critically hurt, child hospitalized in crash with dump truck in Prince George's County • Fans brave the heat for Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter Tour night 2 • Meet the 3 new public safety officials announced in Prince George's County • Woman hit by car while standing on sidewalk dies • 80-year-old man stabbed wife to death in Leisure World apartment, police say • Route 1 at Route 198 closed due to water main break WTOP Maryland News (Read more) • Is redistricting dead in Maryland? • Maryland farm tours to provide a pre-Preakness peek at the state’s horse industry • Hundreds of Black boys buried in unmarked graves in Md. honored, leaders promise more • Police search for 2 suspects after Cinco de Mayo celebration leaves 5 injured in Laurel • Renowned composer Stephen Schwartz mentors young Montgomery Co. performers • Kayaker who died in the Potomac identified as 22-year-old Virginia man • Del. Nicole Williams drops out of crowded 5th District race for Md. Rep Hoyer’s seat • U.Md. surprises teachers for being awesome on Teacher Appreciation Week WUSA9 DC News (Read more) • Planning commission weighs plans to paint Eisenhower Executive Office Building • WNBA 2026 Draft | Washington Mystics picks • National mall shooting suspect shouted 'F---- the White House' after firing at Secret Service, documents say • DC sees slight tourism growth in 2025 • Protester comes down after 6 days on Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge • DC mayor hints at changes in crime reporting after 13 MPD officials given termination papers • Mayor Bowser says MPD crime stats should get second look • He's running 300+ laps around the Washington Monument, here's why WTOP DC News (Read more) • Mac and cheese bowls, walking tacos and cricket chips: The National Mall gets a tasty upgrade • What the federal government is doing to attract and keep workers, after thousands of jobs lost last year • DC mayor responds to police suspensions over alleged crime stat manipulation • Florida man faces charges after ending multiday protest atop DC’s Frederick Douglass bridge • One of DC’s oldest homes hits the market • DC man stabbed Wunder Garten bouncer after being turned away at last call, prosecutors say • Leonsis says DC could chase NBA, NHL All-Star games after Capital One Arena makeover • Multiple high-ranking DC police leaders placed on leave after crime stats probe
