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Minor stabbed during reported robbery at Takoma Metro Station

1 day ago | wusa9.com | Alanea Cremen

The Takoma Station is back open. WASHINGTON — Police are investigating after an underage robbery victim was stabbed outside a Metro station in Northwest D.C. Thursday afternoon. According to Metro Transit Police, officers were called to a robbery in progress outside the Takoma Station shortly before 2 p.m. When officers arrived, they found an underage boy who had been stabbed in the upper body. Police say the boy was taken to area hospital with serious injuries.
2-year-old falls from 15-story balcony and survives in Montgomery County

1 day ago | wusa9.com | Alanea Cremen

Credit: 911.photography - stock.adobe.co SILVER SPRING, Md. — A toddler fell 15 stories from an apartment balcony in Silver Spring on Thursday afternoon. Officials are calling the toddler's survival "miraculous." According to a spokesperson from the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue, the child fell from a balcony at the Enclave apartments in the 11200 block of Oak Leaf Drive shortly after 2 p.m. The child reportedly landed in an area covered in mulch and bushes.
DC go-go artists will perform at Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle

1 day ago | wusa9.com | Ittai Sopher

There will also be superstar showcases by popular D.C. restaurants and food joints, including Yellow, Chiko, Joia Burger, Colada Shop and Falafel Inc. Credit: WUSA9 Crowds at the National Capital Barbecue Battle in 2015. WASHINGTON — In late June, Pennsylvania Avenue will be the place to meat. Organizers of the Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle announced the dates and details for their 33rd annual event.
YMCA Bethesda-Chevy Chase to host 'Paddles with a Purpose'

1 day ago | wusa9.com | Alanea Cremen

The YMCA believes the partnership with JOOLA will help bring more pickleball options to the community. BETHESDA, Md. — A local YMCA is partnering with global pickleball brand JOOLA to host Paddles with a Purpose.
Deputies continue to search for man who cut off monitoring device while on pre-trial release

1 day ago | wusa9.com | Alanea Cremen

When deputies arrived, they found the device, but Nelson was nowhere to be found. Credit: St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office ST. MARY'S COUNTY, Md. — Deputies are searching for a man who reportedly used bolt cutters to remove his monitoring device while on pre-trial. According to the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office, 29-year-old Andrew Phillip Nelson was wearing the device while on pre-trial for first- and second-degree assault.
Fairfax County Spelling Bee champion heading to national competition at Gaylord

1 day ago | wusa9.com | Ittai Sopher

"Spelling can teach so much, more than just the word," 8th grader Nikita Ramakrishnan said. CHANTILLY, Va. — How do you spell SUCCESS? For Fairfax County Spelling Bee champion, Nikita Ramakrishnan, it's a combination of dedicated studying time and support from her family. An eighth-grader at Rocky Run Middle School in Chantilly, Nikita said she had been trying since fifth grade to make it into the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Dad carries 9-year-old daughter on shoulders through Westernport flood waters

2 days ago | wusa9.com | Scott Broom

Dustin Nash carried his 9-year-old on his shoulders, fearful that rescuers might not have gotten to her in time. ALLEGANY COUNTY, Md. — A sudden and severe flash flood swept through the small town of Westernport on Tuesday, triggering dramatic rescues, including the evacuation of Westernport Elementary School, where more than 150 students and 50 staff members were trapped.
Washington Commanders NFL 2025 schedule released

2 days ago | wusa9.com | Alanea Cremen

Since the Commanders finished second in the NFC East, they will play teams with the same standing in the NFC West, NFC South, and AFC East. WASHINGTON — It's the day Commanders fans have been waiting for: the NFL has officially released the schedule for the 2025 regular season. Ahead of the schedule announcement, Commanders fans were teased with the details of three games.
How to help those impacted by flooding in Allegany County

2 days ago | wusa9.com | Alanea Cremen

For those watching from outside the county, here are three ways to help those impacted. ALLEGANY COUNTY, Md. — Emergency crews from across Maryland came together on Tuesday as floodwaters dominated Allegany County. Tuesday's rain brought severe flooding to the town of Westernport. Crews say 150 students and 50 staff members were rescued from an elementary school after water started to overtake the second floor. Rain will continue on Wednesday and throughout the week.
Youngkin vetoes bill that allows African American History courses to count toward grad requirement

2 days ago | wusa9.com | Ittai Sopher

RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin vetoed a bill Tuesday that would allow African American history courses to count toward graduation requirements. The bill would have allowed students to substitute World History 1 or World Georgraphy with African American History or Advanced Placement (AP) African American Studies. The bill was introduced by Sen. Lamont Bagby (D-Glen Allen) and Del. David Reid (D-Ashburn) in January. The bill passed in the Virginia Senate 30-9, with one abstention.