Local News for Virginia, Maryland, and DC The latest local and breaking news for Virginia, Maryland, and DC Wednesday, April 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) • Prince William Co. withdraws from Digital Gateway lawsuit, reversing course from 2023 • House approves aviation safety bill based on deadly midair collision near Washington • Potomac River ranks No. 1 on new list of ‘Most Endangered Rivers’ • Virginia decriminalizes suicide with approval of new law • Democrats line up to run in Virginia congressional districts, even before voters approve them • Sterling man indicted on first-degree murder charges in house fire that killed neighbor • ‘Washington Manassas Airport’ name change approved by Manassas City Council • 10 men arrested in child sexual abuse sting in Fairfax Co. 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 requests halt to Hagerstown-area ICE warehouse project as court battle continues • ‘That was awesome’: A ‘Wish Kid’ cooks with her favorite celebrity chef • Maryland leaders tout ‘highly productive’ session at first bill signing after Sine Die • 1 dead, 1 injured in Bethesda, Md. house fire • Anticipating future budget gaps, Maryland lawmaker calls for cost containment for education spending • ‘Getting our fiscal house in order’: Gov. Moore on the Maryland budget, redistricting hurdles and energy costs • Pregnancy is more risky for Black moms. What a doctor says partners can do to help • Potomac River ranks No. 1 on new list of ‘Most Endangered Rivers’ WUSA9 DC News (Read more) • DC police officer, former union boss arrested on child pornography, soliciting a minor charges • Police identify 2 children shot to death in Northeast shooting, $50,000 reward offered for information • DC congressional del. candidate Brooke Pinto apologizes for posting opposition research on opponent Robert White • An elephant-astic debut: National Zoo welcomes new calf to the public • Brooke Pinto under fire for posting opposition research document on campaign website • 1 child dead, 1 child hospitalized in Northeast double shooting • Man arrested in Metro bus stabbing near Union Station • Pepco to host energy relief event in DC WTOP DC News (Read more) • Police identify 2 boys killed in shooting in DC’s Mayfair neighborhood • In one week, you can meet a 460-pound bundle of joy at the National Zoo • PHOTOS: Washington Commanders unveil new uniforms • Justice Department moves to toss seditious conspiracy convictions of Oath Keepers and Proud Boys • ‘Great American State Fair’ to take over National Mall for 16 days • Potomac River ranks No. 1 on new list of ‘Most Endangered Rivers’ • DC Del. candidate Robert White calls for opponent to withdraw after opposition research posted online • Did matcha start trending at the worst possible time for DC teahouses?
