May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Census data shows Asians are now the fastest growing racial group in the U.S. Locally, both Fairfax and Montgomery Counties saw near 15% increases in the Asian American population in the last decade. Based on state planning info, the largest demographics within the region are Chinese, Indian and Korean (in that order). We asked representatives in our newsroom to talk about taking pride in their identities. 

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OCEAN CITY, Md. (WUSA9) -- A female suspect has been charged in connection with stabbing a victim in Ocean City, Md., police said.

The incident occurred on Thursday at approximately 3:50 a.m., at 508 Robin Drive, when Ocean City Police responded to a report of a stabbing. The victim had suffered injuries to her neck and shoulders, police said. 

The suspect, Sharon Lee Ward, 47, of Ocean City, stabbed the victim multiple times on the neck with a kitchen knife after an argument. The victim called the police after being able to flee, police said. 

The investigation revealed that the victim and the suspect were living together and a Maryland Court Final Domestic Protective Order prohibited Ward from having any contact with the victim. 

Ward has been charged with 1st degree assault, 2nd degree assault, weapon openly with the intent to injures, reckless endangerment and violation of a protective order, police said. 

Occasionally Cake of Old Town Alexandria needs diapers as part of the Northern Virginia Family Service Diaper Drive. Customers can drop off diapers from Sat., May 4 through Mother’s Day, Sun., May 12, and be entered to win a Mommy and Me Cupcake Decorating Class, to be held on Tues., May 14 at 5 p.m. Three winners will be chosen from a raffle drawing.  Call (703) 647-9638 or visit www.occasionallycake.com for more information.

The Mommy and Me Cupcake decorating will be taught by owner, Sabrina Campbell, mom of two daughters and soon-to-be son. She will discuss cupcake decorating techniques, creativity and tips for parent and child.