Local News for Virginia, Maryland, and DC The latest local and breaking news for Virginia, Maryland, and DC Saturday, October 17 VirginiaMarylandDC WUSA9 Virginia News (Read more) • 5-year-old hops the fence during recess; teachers charged • Alexandria Police hold safety and security training ahead of election day • Gov. Spanberger clears way for dyed diesel on Virginia roads to help farmers • Amtrak construction canceling commutes for riders south of DC • Suspected blood stain found under carpet in Naresh Bhatt's bedroom, investigator says • New video shows Naresh Bhatt shopping for knives day after Mamta Kafle Bhatt was last heard from • Fredericksburg Police announce arrest of walking trail rapist • Fairfax County school district sees enrollment decline WTOP Virginia News (Read more) • Two Occoquan Elementary employees charged after 5-year-old boy climbs fence, runs across Old Bridge Road • DC-area United Bank focusing on Palm Beach, Atlanta expansion in 2027 • Data center moratorium bills stack up ahead of Virginia legislative session in January • Loudoun County school board OKs update to student transfer policy • Severe thunderstorms could develop in DC area Friday • 10 roads, 3 districts, 20 mph: Fairfax County hard-launches road safety pilot • Multiday pause on Amtrak, VRE service between DC and Virginia begins Friday • How many Flock cameras are being used in Loudoun County? Board considers study WUSA9 Maryland News (Read more) • Will a Post-Debate Outburst Unseat longtime MD GOP Rep. Andy Harris? • Lexington Park couple convicted of first-degree murder in driveway shooting • Police identify Silver Spring pedestrian killed in fatal Randolph Road crash • 'My family is living in anguish' | Sister of woman found dead in car in Langley Park speaks out • Eastern Shore voters weigh in after tense debate confrontation involving Rep. Andy Harris • UMD club tennis team makes donation to National Museum of African American History & Culture amid controversy • Rep. Andy Harris faces criticism over confrontation with UMD student journalist • 13-year-old girl hit by driver in Gaithersburg WTOP Maryland News (Read more) • DC-area United Bank focusing on Palm Beach, Atlanta expansion in 2027 • This tiny home is a big deal for some Prince George’s Co. students — and it’s for sale • New name, bigger recipe for success at Maryland bakery training adults with disabilities • Severe thunderstorms could develop in DC area Friday • Montgomery Co. schools see largest enrollment drop since 2021 • Friday Freebies: The Big Build and Planet Word’s Anniversary • U.Md. students want an alum back for graduation. A pretty, pretty, pretty good one. • Montgomery Co. high school moves mirrors outside bathrooms to discourage students from congregating WUSA9 DC News (Read more) • ‘House on Pumpkin Hill’ brings Halloween to Pimmit Hills in Fairfax County • DC police investigate shooting involving large group of minors in Dupont Circle • Jeanine Pirro criticizes probation sentence in Titus Mayo case after acquittals on assault charges • 5-year-old hops the fence during recess; teachers charged • Alexandria Police hold safety and security training ahead of election day • 22-year-old man gets 30 months behind bars for Benning Market shooting • Gov. Spanberger clears way for dyed diesel on Virginia roads to help farmers • Will a Post-Debate Outburst Unseat longtime MD GOP Rep. Andy Harris? WTOP DC News (Read more) • No Kings rallies across US urge voters to cast ballots early ahead of midterms • ‘Leaders have to take note’: Residents turn out for ‘No Kings’ rallies across DC region • Justice Department asks judge to step aside in East Potomac Golf Links lawsuit • Death of missing DC man ruled homicide months after remains found • DC looks at menu of possible tax increases in tight budget year • DC-area United Bank focusing on Palm Beach, Atlanta expansion in 2027 • Embattled White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is leaving the job after less than a week • Rep. Ilhan Omar’s attorneys demand return of property seized in federal search of her home
