Tom Dempsey
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Washington, DC, United States
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'I can’t even think about going back' | Months after fleeing Afghanistan, refugees hope for affordable temporary housing
A University of Maryland manager told WUSA 9 that four families consisting of around 35 people total had moved into temporary housing on campus this month. → Read More
'She loved her boys' | DC homicide victim identified as 38-year-old mother of two children
According to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), a woman was found unconscious inside a car behind a nearby Mcdonald's along Minnesota Ave NE on Sunday. → Read More
'They took my rock from me' | 15-year-old boy becomes youngest DC homicide victim of 2022
According to investigators, the shooting occurred along the 3000 block of 13th Street NW shortly before 11 pm on Monday. → Read More
Thousands anticipated to #StandWithUkraine during rally Sunday at Lincoln Memorial
The event is expected to begin around two pm on Sunday and comes weeks after a similar rally was held at the Lincoln Memorial just days before the Russian invasion. → Read More
Father says car failed to stop at stop sign before hitting him and daughter on bike
Kyle Hepner says his two-year-old daughter suffered a minor fractured skull after a bike they were on was hit by a car that allegedly failed to stop at a stop sign. → Read More
Drivers preparing for truck convoys heading to D.C. ahead of State of the Union
Organizers said convoys will remain peaceful despite concerns of road shutdowns. → Read More
'We’re seeing improvement across the board' | Montgomery Co. leader expects mask mandate to end later this month
As of now, the countywide indoor mask mandate in Montgomery County is set to expire on February 21. → Read More
'There’s a huge number of cases spreading': Nursing homes see surge in COVID-19 cases as calls for help grow
The latest surge led to Gov. Larry Hogan requiring nursing home staff to be tested twice a week starting Jan. 21. → Read More
'We don’t have the operators to put out the service'
Due to a surge of COVID cases among WMATA employees, weekday Metro bus service will be reduced to Saturday levels. → Read More
Long lines, long waits: COVID concerns bring many out for testing
At Courthouse Plaza on Wednesday, people reported waiting around two hours to get COVID tested. → Read More
Demonstrations planned outside SCOTUS building during abortion hearing
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court will hear a case from Mississippi in one of the biggest challenges to Roe v. Wade in decades. → Read More
'This time of year, it’s devastating' | New travel restrictions bring uncertainty for South Africans in DMV
The travel restrictions being put in place on Monday come as many South Africans planned to travel back home for the holidays or welcome loved ones here. → Read More
Standoff in Alexandria stretches into second day as police hope for peaceful end
On Tuesday, a standoff between police and a person who barricaded themselves inside a home took place on Woods Place and lasted into Wednesday morning. → Read More
"You always knew she was going to be something special": Before winning NWSL title, Andi Sullivan was a star in Bethesda and McLean
Two former coaches of Washington Spirit player Andi Sullivan shared their memories of coaching her while reacting to her title win on Saturday. → Read More
25 children given wrong COVID-19 vaccine dose at Fairfax Co. pharmacy
Fairfax County health officials reported that the vaccine inventory had been taken away from the pharmacy after staff administered the wrong dose to children. → Read More
'Parents are exhausted from being maligned' | Education on the minds of Virginia voters for gubernatorial race
Heated debates over critical race theory and mask mandates have brought protests in areas around the state over the last few months. → Read More
"It’s sad when a handful of students ruin it for other people"
The fight on Friday night followed a worrying series of recent similar violence happening at high school football games in the region. → Read More
'We have a quarantine crisis here'
A mother who spoke to WUSA 9 believes MCPS has been overly strict with deciding who must quarantine, which has led to lost time in the classroom. → Read More
'In broad daylight, next to where we live, something like that happened'
Investigators describe the suspect as a Black man with a slim build and goatee. He was last seen wearing a blue shirt with white writing and a "COVID style mask." → Read More
MCPS teacher pushes back against vaccine mandate
The Germantown teacher believes the vaccine mandate could lead to staff shortage at schools around Montgomery County. → Read More