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Donald Trump becomes presumptive GOP nominee; NTSB blames ‘ineffective inspection’ for fatal Metro malfunction

Northern Virginia’s daily dose of local and national news for Wednesday, May 4.

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump won the Indiana primary, moving forward as the presumptive nominee and avoiding a contested convention. His opponent, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, ended his campaign.
(The Washington Post)

In a hearing on Tuesday, the National Transportation Safety Board found “ineffective inspection and maintenance practices” led Metro railcars and tunnels near L’Enfant Plaza to fill with smoke in January 2015.
(Washington City Paper)

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Armed man hijacked a Metrobus in Northeast D.C. on Tuesday morning and killed a 40-year-old pedestrian. Keith Loving, 30, has been charged with second-degree murder.
(WTOP)

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A new Shake Shack in Pentagon City mall near the Metro entrance opens today.
(ARLnow)

Rosslyn Summer Film Fest will commence on June 3 and proceed every Friday after sundown. Each movie will fit within this year’s “Incredible Journeys” theme, beginning with E.T.
(ARLnow)

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Purcellville Mayor Kwasi A. Fraser won the election on Tuesday, defeating council member Joan S. Lehr 71 percent to 29 percent and securing his second term.
(Loudoun Times-Mirror)

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