Local Headlines: Black Va. legislators to skip Jamestown because of Trump, say those who attend are ‘complicit’ in racism

'This is not normal': Hundreds remember 11-year-old Karon Brown, urge end to gun violence; A security guard shot a robber. A grieving mother wants justice, and police want him out of business.; 'Bigoted and racist': Al Sharpton joins chorus of outrage at Trump's attacks on Baltimore; 'I'd die for my people': Meet the congressman whose district Trump attacked; Pennant races are rare in Washington, but the Nationals are finally about to be in one; Today is the hottest day of the week. Storm chances increase Wednesday.; Fairfax NAACP leader resigns after sending racially offensive text; Md. teenager tells court he killed his father because his mind was 'taken in control'; A man was caught traveling with a missile launcher in his luggage at BWI; Home buyers have choices and more choices at Century Row

Sign up for this newsletter Read online Essential news and more for DMV residents.       (Bob Brown/Richmond Times-Dispatch/AP) Black Va. legislators to skip Jamestown because of Trump, say those who attend are 'complicit' in racism The president will mark the birth of democracy in America at the Virginia event Tuesday. By Gregory S. Schneider ● Read more » 'This is not normal': Hundreds remember 11-year-old Karon Brown, urge end to gun violence Karon was fatally shot on July 18 in Southeast Washington. By Laurel Demkovich ● Read more »   A security guard shot a robber. A grieving mother wants justice, and police want him out of business. The shooting was one of nine homicides deemed justifiable last year in the District. By Justin Wm. Moyer ● Read more »   'Bigoted and racist': Al Sharpton joins chorus of outrage at Trump's attacks on Baltimore Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan also condemns Trump's tweets but stops short of calling them racist. By Rachel Chason and Ovetta Wiggins ● Read more » ADVERTISEMENT 'I'd die for my people': Meet the congressman whose district Trump attacked Cummings grew up in Baltimore and walked the streets nightly during the 2015 demonstrations over the death of Freddie Gray in police custody. By Rachel Chason ● Read more » Pennant races are rare in Washington, but the Nationals are finally about to be in one The Nats' victory to open a critical three-game series against the Braves means more meaningful baseball is yet to come. Perspective ●  By Barry Svrluga ● Read more »   Today is the hottest day of the week. Storm chances increase Wednesday. Heat index values should reach or exceed 100 today, By Matt Rogers ● Read more » ADVERTISEMENT Fairfax NAACP leader resigns after sending racially offensive text Kofi Annan, who served as the county chapter president, said he disagrees with how the civil rights group is run. By Antonio Olivo ● Read more » Md. teenager tells court he killed his father because his mind was 'taken in control' 17-year-old is accused of stabbing his father in an SUV and dragging his body to the woods after a crash, police said. By Lynh Bui ● Read more » A man was caught traveling with a missile launcher in his luggage at BWI Just a friendly reminder that you cannot travel by air with missile launchers in your baggage. By Lori Aratani ● Read more »   Home buyers have choices and more choices at Century Row BUYING NEW | Builder plans 160 townhouses and 28 condo units at Germantown, Md., development. By Audrey Hoffer ● Read more » We think you'll like this newsletter Check out Going Out Guide for what to do, where to eat and where to go in the D.C. area — a can't-miss list delivered Mondays and Thursdays. Sign up »

Democracy Dies in Darkness Share Local Headlines:         You received this email because you signed up for Local Headlines or because it is included in your subscription. Manage my email newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe from Local Headlines | Privacy Policy | Help ©2019 The Washington Post | 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071