Tom Dempsey
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'This is not something that affects one demographic'
Last year, DMV data showed 968 people died in crashes on Virginia roads, which marked a 14.3% increase over 2020 and the highest number of fatalities since 2007. → Read More
This governor vows to send people who are undocumented and cross border to DC
The call came as Gov. Abbott voiced opposition to President Biden lifting Title 42, the public health policy the Trump administration started during the pandemic. → Read More
'It’s bringing back the memories': Mother learns daughter's death in DC could be linked to 'Shopping Cart Killer'
On Saturday, the mother of a woman whose body was found near Union Station in September said the arrest of the 'Shopping Cart Killer' brought relief. → Read More
'The women out here are afraid' | Thousands attend Women's March in DC as abortion cases get national attention
Saturday's rally came as federal court cases will address restrictive abortion measures passed in Texas and Mississippi. → Read More
Woman rescued from Pentagon daycare on 9/11 now serves in Air Force
Two decades after being rescued inside the Pentagon on 9/11, Hanna Born plans to follow in her parent's footsteps and proudly serve in the military. → Read More
'It didn’t have to happen this way'
On Monday, a pair of veterans who served in Afghanistan spoke to WUSA9 about the withdrawal of troops and scenes of chaos in the country. → Read More
US Capitol hearing focuses on frustrations with USPS delays
A hearing on Tuesday focused on policy changes implemented under Postmaster General Louis Dejoy. → Read More
'Education systems face formidable risks' | Senator Warner calls for more cyber defenses for school districts
After high-profile ransomware attacks this year, Senator Mark Warner and Senator Susan Collins have called for school districts to improve cyber defenses. → Read More
Movie night returns: AMC reopens theaters in Prince George's County
Four AMC theaters in Prince George's County reopened on Friday, a year after the pandemic forced the venues to close their doors for business. → Read More
Ashburn senior living community home to 1,600+ is 98% vaccinated
Ashby Ponds, located in Loudoun County, says amenities and events could return soon after 98% of its residents recently received the COVID-19 vaccine. → Read More
Virginia veterans Texas ice storm national emergency donations
A group of veterans from Northern Virginia will deliver needed items this week to people in Texas after they organized a special donation drive to help. → Read More
Virginia veterans Texas ice storm national emergency donations
A group of veterans from Northern Virginia will deliver needed items this week to people in Texas after they organized a special donation drive to help. → Read More
Parents of Virginia HS sideline cheerleaders call for return
Parents of high school sideline cheerleaders in Virginia say an executive order from the governor is too strict and bars their children from gathering at games. → Read More
Local transgender Navy officer reacts to repeal of ban
A Navy officer who transitioned to her true self in 2018 said the repeal of the transgender ban could help the armed forces recruit and retain service members. → Read More
Restaurants feed National Guardsmen in DC, Inauguration
Following deadly violence at the US Capitol, over 30 local restaurants have come together to deliver meals to troops in the district during inauguration week. → Read More
National Guard pictures US Capitol riot Inauguration Day
The mother of a Maryland National Guard member spoke to WUSA 9 on Wednesday about what her son has experienced on the front lines protecting DC. → Read More
National Guard pictures US Capitol riot Inauguration Day
The mother of a Maryland National Guard member spoke to WUSA 9 on Wednesday about what her son has experienced on the front lines protecting DC. → Read More
National Guard pictures US Capitol riot Inauguration Day
The mother of a Maryland National Guard member spoke to WUSA 9 on Wednesday about what her son has experienced on the front lines protecting DC. → Read More
National Guard pictures US Capitol riot Inauguration Day
With National Guard troops deployed to protect the nation's capital, a mother of a service member spoke to WUSA 9 on Wednesday about her son's experience. → Read More
National Guard pictures US Capitol riot Inauguration Day
The mother of a Maryland National Guard member spoke to WUSA 9 on Wednesday about what her son has experienced on the front lines protecting DC. → Read More