Local News for Virginia, Maryland, and DC The latest local and breaking news for Virginia, Maryland, and DC Friday, May 15 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) • Virginia’s longest-living state police trooper dies at 102 • New Virginia law banning ‘assault firearms’ prompts quick lawsuits from gun-rights groups • 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 • Fairfax County prosecutor denies to lawmakers giving preferential treatment to those in US illegally • Fairfax Co. prosecutor, sheriff to testify on Capitol Hill whether preferential treatment given to defendants in US illegally 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) • Maryland students build microwave-sized satellite to study asteroid passing close to Earth in 2029 • Montgomery County Council approves $143M budget increase for MCPS; personnel cuts still possible • The Preakness at Laurel Park has a little bit of everything but the Kentucky Derby winner • Man found not competent to stand trial in killing of philanthropist inside Maryland senior living facility • NBC News correspondent helps rescue teen driver from burning car on Capital Beltway • Friday Freebies • Local first-generation students earn their way to Georgetown, Holy Cross and UPenn • ‘Do your job!’: Jeers as Montgomery County Council members delay a budget vote WUSA9 DC News (Read more) • 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 • Smithsonian Castle to reopen temporarily for America 250 amid renovations • 'We were promised this pot of gold' | Ward 7 neighbors pushback against plan to not build a new Metro station at DC's RFK site • Trucking company fights back against claims it left DC snow removal workers unpaid, points the finger at the District WTOP DC News (Read more) • Washington Nationals’ new team dog, Natty, is more than a mascot • Justice Department to seek death penalty for man charged with killing 2 Israeli Embassy staffers • Friday Freebies • DC students’ recovery from learning loss during the pandemic leads the nation • Local first-generation students earn their way to Georgetown, Holy Cross and UPenn • Interior Secretary unveils plans for renovated East Potomac Golf course, fees • In new lawsuit, Justice Department challenges efforts to sanction Trump administration lawyers • Revitalized part of DC gets new community park
