Local Headlines: Small ‘People’s Convoy’ group splinters off for D.C. excursion amid continued demonstrations

Mask, gloves, bullet casings among evidence tying man to attacks of homeless men, police say; D.C.-area forecast: Showers on the shamrocks today. Warm and sunny tomorrow.; Virginia is still failing people with disabilities, say families who are pleading for lawmakers to 'see' them; Maryland pitched expansive development to keep Commanders — and stave off economic devastation if they leave; Va. Gov. Youngkin calls for gas tax holiday, fueling more discord in divided state legislature; Bowser proposes money for stand-alone middle school for Shaw students; Youngkin says superintendents back him but offers little evidence; John 'Til' Hazel Jr., lawyer and developer who transformed Virginia suburbs, dies at 91; For one Maryland toastmaster, the luck of the Irish means a $50,000 prize from Guinness; These single-mom friends joked about buying a house together. On a whim, they did it.; Bowser proposes increase in police funding, more traffic cameras in D.C. budget ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Sign up for this newsletter Read online Essential news and more for DMV residents.     (Matt McClain/The Washington Post) Small 'People's Convoy' group splinters off for D.C. excursion amid continued demonstrations Wednesday was largely the first day that some of its members ventured into downtown and the Mall. By Ellie Silverman and Karina Elwood ●  Read more »   Mask, gloves, bullet casings among evidence tying man to attacks of homeless men, police say A man accused of attacking homeless men in the District and New York was ordered to remain detained after he was arraigned in D.C. Superior Court. By Peter Hermann and Paul Duggan ●  Read more »   D.C.-area forecast: Showers on the shamrocks today. Warm and sunny tomorrow. A few showers could return on Saturday. By David Streit ●  Read more »   Virginia is still failing people with disabilities, say families who are pleading for lawmakers to 'see' them Recent weeks have seen Virginians write letters that offer powerful reasons for why the state needs to do more for people with developmental disabilities. Perspective ●  By Theresa Vargas ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Maryland pitched expansive development to keep Commanders — and stave off economic devastation if they leave An 89-page proposal in May, obtained by The Post, outlines a sprawling vision for Prince George's County as competition with D.C. and Virginia heats up. By Sam Fortier and Erin Cox ●  Read more »   Va. Gov. Youngkin calls for gas tax holiday, fueling more discord in divided state legislature State lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle have called for some relief at the pump. But they have disagreed on what form that help should take. By Antonio Olivo ●  Read more »   Bowser proposes money for stand-alone middle school for Shaw students This is the latest chapter in a fight that has pitted longtime residents against new families in the gentrifying neighborhood. By Perry Stein ●  Read more »   Youngkin says superintendents back him but offers little evidence The governor and his allies say a letter criticizing his education policies does not represent all the state's superintendents. The Post asked them for their views. By Hannah Natanson and Gregory S. Schneider ●  Read more »   John 'Til' Hazel Jr., lawyer and developer who transformed Virginia suburbs, dies at 91 He played a crucial role in building the Capital Beltway and reshaping Northern Virginia from a rural outpost of Washington to an economic powerhouse. By Lisa Rein ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   For one Maryland toastmaster, the luck of the Irish means a $50,000 prize from Guinness What makes a good toast? Some sentimentality, some humor and maybe a little twist. The Irish are good at all those things. Perspective ●  By John Kelly ●  Read more »   These single-mom friends joked about buying a house together. On a whim, they did it. "You know someone is always around to help with kids, with animals, with whatever," said Jen Jacobs, who shares the home in Takoma Park, Md. By Sydney Page ●  Read more »   Bowser proposes increase in police funding, more traffic cameras in D.C. budget The mayor proposes spending $500 million in one year on housing production, topping her previous large investments. By Julie Zauzmer Weil ●  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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