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A Baltimore man is in custody after being charged with killing his two-month-old son, according to authorities. Maryland State Police have arrested and charged Sean Casey Pierce, 49, with second-degree murder, child abuse and other charges related to the death of his son, Chance, on Friday in Caroline County. More Crime News More Maryland News…

toggle audio on and off change volume download audio WTOP’s Jason Fraley previews Rosslyn Cinema Outdoor movies under the stars are a summer tradition in the nation’s capital. Rosslyn Cinema screens free outdoor movies every Friday for the month of June. Festivities begin at 5 p.m. at Gateway Park with screenings starting at sundown. “We…

City Ridge, the 1.1 million-square-foot redevelopment of the former Fannie Mae headquarters on Wisconsin Avenue in Northwest D.C., which broke ground in late 2018, has completed the first of four residential buildings, with residents beginning to move in. The Branches is a 157-unit building that is actually two connected towers, with one- to three-bedroom apartments,…

A former lawyer in Rockville, Maryland, was sentenced to 10 years Wednesday for stealing more than $100,000 from a Prince George’s County divorce client by taking profits from their mortgage sale. Bruce Bergman, 74, pleaded guilty to theft of property of more than $100,000 last December. He was sentenced to 10 years, with one year…

FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — A jury’s finding that both Johnny Depp and Amber Heard were defamed during their long-running public dispute capped a lurid six-week trial that also raised questions about whether the two actors can overcome tarnished reputations. The verdict handed down Wednesday in Virginia found that Depp had been defamed by three statements…

The Arlington School Board in Virginia has voted unanimously to authorize collective bargaining for teachers and staff. It’s the second school district in the commonwealth to do so. More Arlington News More Education News “I am very, very supportive and excited that we’re going to be able to have collective bargaining in Arlington Public Schools,”…

A child is in the hospital Wednesday morning after he was struck by a vehicle in Southeast D.C. Police said it happened around 7:45 a.m. on Pennsylvania Avenue, close to Potomac Avenue. More D.C. News The boy was unconscious but breathing when officials arrived, according to authorities. He was taken to the hospital. His current…

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (AP) — Police in Virginia say a man shot at a Virginia police officer, then fled in a stolen police cruiser and crashed. Chesapeake police say officers responded to a home on Farmer Lane on Tuesday evening for a report of an armed man who made threats. Police say an officer recognized one…

After a violent 2021 for D.C., and police data showing 2022 trending to be more violent, with total violent crime 17% higher than this time a year ago, a new program is training violence interrupters to stop gun violence before it starts in some of the city’s most dangerous neighborhoods. The D.C. Peace Academy will…

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Authorities in Virginia identified two women missing Tuesday after a group of people in rafts and on paddleboards went over the Bosher Dam on the James River a day earlier. WWBT-TV reported that 12 people were involved in the accident Monday afternoon. WAVY-TV reported the dam has a 12-foot (3.6-meter) drop,…

toggle audio on and off change volume download audio WTOP’s Jason Fraley previews ‘Drumfolk’ at Arena Stage (Part 1) The five-year partnership between Step Afrika! and Arena Stage in D.C. kicks off Tuesday with “Drumfolk,” running through June 26. “We’ll be at Arena Stage for 32 performances,” . “I’m so excited about audiences in the…

After a mild and pleasant holiday weekend, temperatures on Memorial Day are looking to ramp up into the 90s. The National Weather Service says that the next three days look to be incredibly sunny and dry, with above normal temperatures likely. High pressure will build into the region through the remainder of the holiday weekend…

First Lt. James H. Harvey III, one of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen, will lead the National Memorial Day Parade in D.C. after a three-year hiatus. Harvey, a decorated Korean War aviator, faced extraordinary obstacles during his time in the military. He served as a pilot along with three other Tuskegee Airmen in the military’s…

Pride Month is often celebrated in June with rainbows and what some deem as easy-to-criticize consumption of branded products. However, Memorial Day weekend also acts as a days-early celebration of Black LGBTQ+ communities through DC’s Black Pride. Black Pride weekend kicked off on May 26 — its first fully in-person events in three years since…

From summer programs to renovated recreational centers and a brand new sports complex, there will be new or upgraded facilities coming to all eight wards in the District. It’s part of a $365 million investment expected to happen over the next six years within Mayor Muriel Bowser’s budget for Fiscal Year 2023. More D.C. News…

This article was written by WTOP’s news partner, InsideNoVa.com, and republished with permission. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. A jury is set to determine if Quantico’s former police chief was illegally fired for enforcing state-mandated COVID-19 safety measures. Former Police Chief Mark McCoy is suing the town seeking $100,000 and alleging wrongful termination for…

Attorney and grassroots organizer Mummi Ibrahim will take on the new role of independent police auditor for Arlington County, Virginia, which will complete the county’s Community Oversight Board. Ibrahim will conduct independent audits of police operations, oversee complaints filed against the department and participate in the investigation process. The Community Oversight Board was appointed in…