Local News for Virginia, Maryland, and DC The latest local and breaking news for Virginia, Maryland, and DC Saturday, April 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) • Why some Virginia voters find redistricting ballot question confusing • Patients of Dr. Cerina Fairfax mourn her killing • From 5-star recruit to NFL draft, Fairfax native Tristan Leigh prepares to go pro • DC region faces growing risk of water shortages as Potomac River hits near-record lows • Divorce judge was concerned about Justin Fairfax’s recent mental health, 2022 gun incident, court documents show • Manassas family mourns second brother killed in car crash in under two years • Did you leave your golden toilet on the Culpeper Co. administration building’s lawn? • How some Va. voters are casting ballots from their cars 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) • ‘There’s a better life out there’: Experts on the impact of domestic violence on children • DC region faces growing risk of water shortages as Potomac River hits near-record lows • Democratic candidates for Montgomery County’s top job make pitches at forum • W. Kamau Bell brings sharp comedy, activism to Strathmore • Langley Park teacher wins Prince George’s Co. Public Schools Teacher of the Year award • A Montgomery County school employee faces charge of sex abuse of a minor • Suspect arrested after pipe attacks turn deadly outside Addison Road Metro Station • Check out NASA’s new space telescope WUSA9 DC News (Read more) • DC students get hands-on experience as junior arborists during spring break • 4 DC Juvenile Curfew Zones in effect this weekend after mayor’s emergency order • DDOT conducts annual spraying of ginkgo trees • MedStar Washington Center hosting community baby shower • New federal documents reveal detailed plan to paint historic Eisenhower Executive Office Building, expanding on Trump’s vision for DC • Federal program that raised $9 billion for charities in 60 years could be dismantled by Trump administration • Day 6 of deliberations: Jury is split in deadly Catholic University shooting • New photos of Triumphal Arch released by White House WTOP DC News (Read more) • Passing the baton: Bowser and DC leaders honor “warrior on the Hill” Eleanor Holmes Norton • DC police announce four youth curfew zones for weekend • DC region faces growing risk of water shortages as Potomac River hits near-record lows • Several weekend events bring road closures to DC • America 250: Nixon’s other legacy — the safeguards we take for granted • As DC weighs robotaxis, new report looks at how driverless vehicles could reshape jobs and cities • DC’s Emancipation Day celebrations Sunday mark the long push for enslaved people’s freedom • 5-year-old boy drowns in Anacostia River
