Local News for Virginia, Maryland, and DC The latest local and breaking news for Virginia, Maryland, and DC Monday, September 21 VirginiaMarylandDC WUSA9 Virginia News (Read more) • Arlington woman accused of smashing door, entering home and exposing herself • Critics say Spanberger's new data center rules don't go far enough • Virginia Gov. Spanberger announces aggressive plan to hold data centers accountable • Early voting for the 2026 November general election begins in Virginia • Judge denies request to push back trial in Naresh Bhatt murder case • Two teens on e-bike seriously injured in collision with SUV in Ashburn • Hay shortage prompts Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger to declare State of Emergency • Data center pause in Loudoun County could cost residents long term WTOP Virginia News (Read more) • New rules to restrict unaccompanied minors at 2 Maryland malls • Attorney says prosecutors haven’t offered details of teen’s ties to San Diego mosque shooters • Pope will retrace his missionary footsteps in Peru and finally visit Argentina in November • Flights are disrupted across US Northeast because of technical problems at a key air traffic center • Ethan Allen says it has started a search for a new CEO to succeed longtime executive • Ex-Haitian official, 17 others appear in US court involving 2021 plot to kill Haitian president • Paramount reaches deal with states to settle their case challenging Warner buyout, AP source says • Polo, a tropical storm in the Pacific Ocean, is expected to become a major hurricane this week WUSA9 Maryland News (Read more) • Police arrest driver involved in hit-and-run that killed a 27-year-old man • New report pushes for more literacy coaching in Maryland • Man in wheelchair killed in hit-and-run crash • Cigarette blamed for causing house fire in Wheaton, 5 people evacuated • 2 dead after fiery rollover crash on BW Parkway in Prince George's County • Suspect wanted after 27-year-old man killed in hit-and-run in Poolesville • Man fatally shoots woman, mistaking her for a deer in Delaware • Prince George’s County police say officer fired at stolen vehicle fleeing traffic stop WTOP Maryland News (Read more) • New rules to restrict unaccompanied minors at 2 Maryland malls • Attorney says prosecutors haven’t offered details of teen’s ties to San Diego mosque shooters • Pope will retrace his missionary footsteps in Peru and finally visit Argentina in November • Flights are disrupted across US Northeast because of technical problems at a key air traffic center • Ethan Allen says it has started a search for a new CEO to succeed longtime executive • Ex-Haitian official, 17 others appear in US court involving 2021 plot to kill Haitian president • Paramount reaches deal with states to settle their case challenging Warner buyout, AP source says • Polo, a tropical storm in the Pacific Ocean, is expected to become a major hurricane this week WUSA9 DC News (Read more) • Police arrest driver involved in hit-and-run that killed a 27-year-old man • New report pushes for more literacy coaching in Maryland • Man in wheelchair killed in hit-and-run crash • Officer runs through grocery store to arrest man in attempted Laurel carjacking, video shows • Cigarette blamed for causing house fire in Wheaton, 5 people evacuated • 2 dead after fiery rollover crash on BW Parkway in Prince George's County • Major Waterside Drive closure delayed by excavation discovery • Suspect wanted after 27-year-old man killed in hit-and-run in Poolesville WTOP DC News (Read more) • Virginia lawmakers’ air safety bill would reduce flights at Reagan National • ‘Air traffic is very sensitive’: Local air passengers weigh rollout of AI tool to predict, prevent delays • MS NOW, CNN and Politico file lawsuit against President Donald Trump to restore White House access after weekend ban • Waterside Drive closure in DC postponed after crews uncover century-old utility line • Trump’s ‘grand conspiracy’ probe presses on with subpoenas after the lead prosecutor’s exit • CNN, MS NOW, Politico sue over denied White House access, citing First Amendment • CNN, MS NOW, Politico say they’ve notified Trump administration they’re filing a lawsuit over denied White House access • Trump says his planned arch would become a ‘military complex’ able to host drones and snipers
