Local Headlines: The country he fought for sent him into exile. But this veteran finally came home.

Video shows D.C. officer fatally shooting armed motorist as he drives away; Fairfax County child dies of covid-19, public health officials say; Some streets to close in downtown D.C. on Saturday for protests; D.C.-area forecast: More days of hit-or-miss strong storms, with patchy flash flooding possible; Alexandria's DASH is going fare-free. The city says transit should be considered public infrastructure.; Virginia school board will pay $1.3 million in settlement to transgender student Gavin Grimm, who sued over bathroom policy; Maryland leaders take steps to mandate masks in public schools; Driver's nightmare or urban oasis? Discover D.C.'s traffic circles — from the bustling to the bucolic.; Serena Williams doesn't need another Grand Slam. She has nothing left to prove. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Sign up for this newsletter Read online Essential news and more for DMV residents.     The country he fought for sent him into exile. But this veteran finally came home. An old pot conviction ruined his life. Now he's going to fight for a fresh start. Perspective ●  Read more »   Video shows D.C. officer fatally shooting armed motorist as he drives away Firing at moving vehicles is inconsistent with policies, the police chief said. By Peter Hermann and Ellie Silverman ●  Read more »   Fairfax County child dies of covid-19, public health officials say The case is Northern Virginia's first reported child death of the disease since the pandemic began. By Jenna Portnoy ●  Read more »   Some streets to close in downtown D.C. on Saturday for protests Thousands of people are expected to head to the National Mall for voting rights protests on the 58th anniversary of the March on Washington. By Dana Hedgpeth ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   D.C.-area forecast: More days of hit-or-miss strong storms, with patchy flash flooding possible Oppressive humidity and near-daily storm chances continue into early next week. It's a little less hot this weekend. By A. Camden Walker ●  Read more »   Alexandria's DASH is going fare-free. The city says transit should be considered public infrastructure. On Sept. 5, DASH will become the first transit agency in the D.C. area to end fares. By Justin George ●  Read more »   Virginia school board will pay $1.3 million in settlement to transgender student Gavin Grimm, who sued over bathroom policy Grimm sued the Gloucester County School Board over its refusal to let him use the boys' restroom. By Hannah Natanson ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Maryland leaders take steps to mandate masks in public schools The state board of education passed emergency regulations, which will now go to a legislative committee for approval. By Donna St. George ●  Read more »   Driver's nightmare or urban oasis? Discover D.C.'s traffic circles — from the bustling to the bucolic. Ditch the car. Washington's circles are worth a visit on foot. By Kelsey Ables ●  Read more »   Serena Williams doesn't need another Grand Slam. She has nothing left to prove. Unlike Margaret Court's 24, Williams' 23 singles titles stand the test of 'all time' Perspective ●  By Sally Jenkins ●  Read more »     We think you'll like this newsletter Check out Local News email alerts for important breaking news email alerts for the D.C. area. Sign up »

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