Tom Hanks hosting primetime special celebrating Joe Biden's inauguration
“Celebrating America” will be a 90-minute special airing on the night of the inauguration, featuring stars like Justin Timberlake, Demi Lovato and Jon Bon Jovi.
Viral Retired Lieutenant General begins life at a new school in DC
A retired Lt. General who went viral in 2017 has new marching orders as Executive of Director of Texas A&M's Bush School of Government and Public Service
'I'm scared about what the future is going to look like' | DCRA whistleblower fights for his life and job
Audrick Payne has been voicing his concerns about the DCRA for two decades. Now, as he awaits a kidney transplant, he says the agency wants to let him go.
Planning to fly at Thanksgiving for the first time during the pandemic? Here’s what you need to know
If you’re flying to see family for the holidays, you’ll notice differences at the airports. WUSA9 went behind the scenes with TSA to find out what the changes mean.
I felt so lost. I felt so trapped.’ | Vet opens up about trying to take her own life
The number of female vets committing suicide is on the rise, according to the latest data from the VA. Vets and officials say more can be done to help them.
Private Maryland school fights to keep doors open after COVID challenges
Christ Episcopal School, in Rockville, said its enrollment fell by 30% at the beginning of the school year due to factors related to the spread of coronavirus.
As coronavirus cases continue surge, Gov. Northam tells Virginia schools to prepare for reopening
“Instead of ‘schools need to be closed,’ we’re going to approach it from the starting point of, ‘schools need to be open, and here’s how to do so safely.'"
Caught in the 'kettle:' The inside story of Swann Street
DC Police are accused of using a 'kettling' maneuver to trap protesters onto a small street for mass arrests on June 1. WUSA9 examines the impact on protesters.
Black music: The language of survival and freedom during social justice movements
Throughout the years, music has been an integral part of social movements. WUSA9 took a look at the history of music in social movements and its current impact.
Black music: The language of survival and freedom during social justice movements
Throughout the years, music has been an integral part of social movements. WUSA9 took a look at the history of music in social movements and its current impact.
'The key is to keep the faith for our race to be won' | How the power of music in social movements has deep roots
Throughout the years, music has been an integral part of social movements. WUSA9 took a look at the history of music in social movements and its current impact.
'A Series of Fortunate Events' | Okorie 'OkCello' Johnson shares his journey from Northeast DC to Atlanta
From Northeast DC to an exclusive suburban prep school, to academic and professional cellist in Atlanta, Johnson says his journey isn’t typical for a Black male.
Virginia man arrested with gun, 500 rounds of ammo at US Capitol checkpoint, police report says
The 31-year-old tells WUSA9 that he was supposed to be working security for the inauguration and that he forgot to take the gun and ammo out of his truck.
Maryland man slated for execution tonight pleads for clemency from President Trump
Nearly 2,000,000 people have signed a petition asking the federal government not to execute Dustin Higgs, who was convicted of ordering the murder of three DC women.
Virginia man arrested with gun, 500 rounds of ammo at US Capitol checkpoint, police report says
The 31-year-old tells WUSA9 that he was supposed to be working security for the inauguration and that he forgot to take the gun and ammo out of his truck.
