Local News for Virginia, Maryland, and DC The latest local and breaking news for Virginia, Maryland, and DC Monday, May 18 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) • Deadly single-car crash in Fairfax Co. leaves 2 dead, 2 kids hurt • Supreme Court rejects Virginia’s bid to restore congressional map favoring Democrats • New Virginia law banning ‘assault firearms’ prompts quick lawsuits from gun-rights groups • Virginia’s longest-living state police trooper dies at 102 • Spanberger vetoes Va. bills allowing public employees to collectively bargain working conditions, wages • Friday Freebies • Fairfax Co. parents concerned about students accessing ‘Five Nights at Epstein’s’ game at school • Battle over high school crossing guards divides Fairfax County leaders 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) • A look at the year of firsts at the 151st Preakness Stakes • Man charged after injuring 6 in north Prince George’s County shooting and carjacking spree • Maryland is resending thousands of mail-in primary ballots after a vendor mix-up • The 2026 Preakness Stakes includes a change of venue and homegrown talent • My Miss Mo holds on to win the Black-Eyed Susan by 1 3/4 lengths over Jumping the Gun • Braveboy moves to oust beleaguered Prince George’s planning board chair • The Preakness at Laurel Park has a little bit of everything but the Kentucky Derby winner • Maryland students build microwave-sized satellite to study asteroid passing close to Earth in 2029 WUSA9 DC News (Read more) • Realtors group apologizes after pro-McDuffie mailers falsely claim union endorsements • Thousands gather on National Mall for Freedom 250 event amid increased security presence • Mayor Bowser unsure MPD has resources to prosecute parents of minors in 'teen takeovers' • Another federal law enforcement surge is coming, Pirro says • Pirro to prosecute parents of teens involved in takeovers • DC man found guilty of sexually abusing 2 women in 2024 • White House official reveals new DC golf course design • Trump says a site has been selected for national heroes garden monument WTOP DC News (Read more) • Thousands flocked to the National Mall in Washington for an America-themed prayer rally • Man dies after being rescued from Anacostia River near Navy Yard, DC police say • DC United to host FIFA World Cup watch parties over 2 weekends • Expect more National Guard members and Park Police in DC for America 250 • Want to see IndyCars in DC? The Freedom 250 Grand Prix offers free tickets • The drought is over at Meridian Hill Park as fountain flows again • DC’s top prosecutor plans to punish parents for rowdy teen takeovers • Washington Nationals’ new team dog, Natty, is more than a mascot
