Local News for Virginia, Maryland, and DC The latest local and breaking news for Virginia, Maryland, and DC Friday, May 8 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) • Friday Freebies • ‘Without Warning’: Exhibit tells story of victims, takedown in 2002 DC sniper case • Arlington high school reverses course on plan to use AI to pronounce student names during graduation • Things to do in the DC area: Rooster & Owl collaboration dinners, Books in Bloom festival … and more! • Loudoun Co. opposes proposed Dulles Greenway toll hike — again • 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 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) • After 4 decades, Md. women’s shelter is forced to find new home • Victims urge others to come forward after Prince George’s Co. man gets 165 years for sexual abuse • Purple Line connecting Montgomery, Prince George’s counties another step closer to reality • Friday Freebies • ‘The urgency is real’: Glass introduces bill to halt data center permits in Montgomery County • Antisemitic graffiti found on Montgomery Co. school, police release surveillance pictures • ‘Without Warning’: Exhibit tells story of victims, takedown in 2002 DC sniper case • Bowie State University to lay off employees amid $18 million deficit WUSA9 DC News (Read more) • Beltway back open following deadly crash involving pedestrian • Former Walgreens store manager sentenced in inside job store robberies • Police on the lookout for 10-15 boys after shooting leaves 1 wounded in Northwest DC • Trump's proposal to paint Eisenhower Executive Office Building draws preservation concerns • Some warn DC's early education child care system is on the verge of crisis — and needs a $150 million budget fix • Red panda suddenly, unexpectedly dies at National Zoo • Driver who hit, killed pedestrian during 2022 Secret Service pursuit found guilty of vehicular homicide • Planning commission weighs plans to paint Eisenhower Executive Office Building WTOP DC News (Read more) • Inside DC’s AI expo, industry leaders discuss same fears held by many • ‘I couldn’t stop writing songs’: Cal Everett’s long and winding road to his ‘timeless’ debut solo album • From a $500 grant to $50K raised: BabyLove Project helps DC moms and infants in need this Mother’s Day • Accused WHCD shooter seeks to disqualify Pirro, Blanche because they attended event • Trump’s plan to paint the Eisenhower office building could cost at least $7.5M, the White House says • Friday Freebies • 21-year-old African lion dies at Smithsonian National Zoo • ‘Without Warning’: Exhibit tells story of victims, takedown in 2002 DC sniper case
