Alanea Cremen

Washington, D.C., United States

Journalist at WUSA-TV (Washington, DC)

Emmy-Adjacent Digital Producer

Articles

Safety commission reveals near-miss between 2 Metro trains in 2024

2 weeks ago | wusa9.com | Alanea Cremen

Officials say the near-miss was caused by a miscommunication between a train operator and the Metro control center. WASHINGTON — A Metro Red Line train came feet away from colliding head-on with another train after traveling in the wrong direction last summer, according to the Washington Metro Safety Commission. The near-miss happened in July 2024. Safety officials say the investigation revealed that a Red Line train at Dupont Circle traveled in the wrong direction for nearly 800 feet.
Capitals to host celebration outside Union Station in honor of Alex Ovechkin breaking all-time goal record

2 weeks ago | wusa9.com | Alanea Cremen

The Washington Capitals announced Tuesday several initiatives across the DC region in honor of Ovechkin's achievement, including a pre-game ceremony on Thursday. WASHINGTON — The Washington Capitals plan to celebrate the Gr8 Alex Ovechkin after the team captain became the NHL's All-Time Goals leader. Ovechkin scored his 895th goal Sunday against the Islanders, to pass Wayne Gretzky for the most goals scored by one player in NHL history.
How to tell the difference between a bull and bear market

2 weeks ago | wcnc.com | Alanea Cremen

WASHINGTON — Bull versus bear: both are terms used to offer insight into what is happening in the stock market. However, one is much better for investments. On Monday, stocks ended lower as markets continued to reel from President Donald Trump’s latest threats to escalate his tariff fight. The S&P 500 sank 0.2% as the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 349 points, or 0.9%, and the Nasdaq composite rose 0.1%.
How to tell the difference between a bull and bear market

2 weeks ago | wqad.com | Alanea Cremen

WASHINGTON — Bull versus bear: both are terms used to offer insight into what is happening in the stock market. However, one is much better for investments. On Monday, stocks ended lower as markets continued to reel from President Donald Trump’s latest threats to escalate his tariff fight. The S&P 500 sank 0.2% as the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 349 points, or 0.9%, and the Nasdaq composite rose 0.1%.
Surveillance camera captures moment car crashes into Lanham barbershop

2 weeks ago | wusa9.com | Alanea Cremen

LANHAM, Md. — Surveillance cameras captured the moment a driver backed their car into an empty barbershop in Lanham Monday evening. According to the Prince George's County Police Department, the crash happened in the 9000 block of Greenbelt Road around 5:45 p.m. Erby's Barber Salon is closed on Mondays, so the barbershop was empty when the crash occurred.
Foul play suspected in case of missing Maryland mother, police say

2 weeks ago | wusa9.com | Alanea Cremen

The sheriff's office says there was "unusual and suspicious activity" at Lesbia Mileth Ramirez Guerra's home the day after the Waldorf mother went missing. Credit: Charles County Sheriff's Office WALDORF, Md. — Police say there may be foul play in the case of a missing mother, who was last seen on March 31. According to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office, investigators are actively searching for 23-year-old Lesbia Mileth Ramirez Guerra.
The difference between a bear market and bull market

2 weeks ago | wusa9.com | Alanea Cremen

The term "bear market" refers to how bears hibernate, symbolizing a retreating stock market. WASHINGTON — Bull versus bear: both are terms used to offer insight into what is happening in the stock market. However, one is much better for investments. On Monday, stocks ended lower as markets continued to reel from President Donald Trump’s latest threats to escalate his tariff fight.
This is how many more goals Alex Ovechkin needs to break Wayne Gretzky's NHL goals record

2 weeks ago | wusa9.com | Alanea Cremen

WASHINGTON — Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin continues to get closer to breaking a historic record of goals scored. That record has not been broken in more than three decades. The current record holder of goals scored is Wayne Gretzky with 894. "The Great One" broke Gordie Howe's record of 801 in 1994 and later added another 93 goals before he retired in 1999. Ovechkin gets closer to breaking the record with each game and experts say he could surpass Gretzky this season.
Man and woman charged with defacing Teslas around Northeast DC

2 weeks ago | wusa9.com | Alanea Cremen

DC Police say they are investigating the crime as being motivated by political affiliation hate or bias, but that doesn't mean the pair will face hate crime charges. WASHINGTON — Two people are facing charges after police say they defaced multiple Tesla vehicles with "political hate speech" in Northeast D.C. According to the Metropolitan Police Department, 49-year-old Justin Fisher turned himself in to police on Tuesday. Emily Fisher, 50, reportedly turned herself in the next day.
Police find critically missing person sitting in median on I-270

2 weeks ago | wusa9.com | Alanea Cremen

Traffic was temporarily stopped in the area in both directions while officers worked to safely take the missing person into custody. Credit: sportpoint - stock.adobe.com WASHINGTON — A portion of Interstate 270 was closed Thursday morning when police found a missing person sitting on a center median. The Montgomery County Department of Police worked with Maryland State Police to temporarily shut down traffic on I-270 after the missing person's car was found shortly before noon.