Allison Seymour

Washington, D.C., United States

News Anchor at WUSA-TV (Washington, DC)

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Articles

Snow brings out the playful side of National Zoo's panda duo

Jan 7, 2025 | abc10.com | Sophie Rosenthal |Allison Seymour

Heartwarming Snow brings out the playful side of National Zoo's panda duo Visitors can finally see the pair in just over two weeks on Jan. 24.
Urban Dwell: Veteran-owned gift shop features DC flair

Nov 16, 2023 | wusa9.com | Allison Seymour

WASHINGTON — We're featuring local businesses in the DMV and encouraging you to shop small this holiday season. Urban Dwell is a veteran-owned small business in D.C. that offers all kinds of unique gift ideas. This shopper's delight is nestled in the heart of Adams Morgan. Hip and hard-to-find items fill the colorful, cozy shop from wall to wall. The shop is jam-packed with everything from games and kitchen items, to candles, soaps and jewelry.
Gymnast Dominique Dawes inducted into Maryland State Athletic Hall of Fame

Nov 15, 2023 | wusa9.com | Matt Pusatory |Allison Seymour

SILVER SPRING, Md. — An Olympic champion with DMV roots is helping us get uplifted! Dominique Dawes just made history again. Dawes is now the first gymnast to be inducted into the Maryland State Athletic Hall of Fame. The Silver Spring native first made history by being the first African-American gymnast to qualify for and compete in the Olympic Games. She went on to win 15 U.S. championships and an individual medal in Olympic gymnastics.
Kinder Haus Toys is an old-fashioned shop serving the DMV for over 40 years | Love Where You Live

Nov 14, 2023 | wusa9.com | Allison Seymour

ARLINGTON, Va. — We're introducing you to local entrepreneurs and bringing you some of the DMV's best shopping, just in time for the holidays, with our shop local series. Next, we're taking you inside Kinder Haus Toys in Arlington. It offers a wide selection of toys, arts and crafts, books clothing and more, with a knowledgeable, full-service staff waiting to help you pick out the perfect item. Stepping into Kinder Haus is like taking a step back in time.
Hometown hero from Virginia still celebrating World Series win | Get Uplifted

Nov 14, 2023 | wusa9.com | Allison Seymour

CAROLINE COUNTY, Va. — Baseball may be over for the season, but one hometown hero is still celebrating his World Series win with the Texas Rangers. He's bringing that positivity back home to Virginia. Anthony Wayne Beasley, aka Tony, is from Caroline County, Virginia. He was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles back in 1989 and even had a coaching stint with the Nats in 2006. Fast forward to this year, and Beasley helped the Rangers win the fall classic as a third base coach.
95 DMV school recognized for outstanding achievement | Get Uplifted

Nov 13, 2023 | wusa9.com | Allison Seymour

WASHINGTON — We're feeling uplifted thanks to an incredible achievement by some of our local school systems. Of the more than 4,500 eligible schools in the United States, 95 schools in the D.C. region were recognized for the prestigious 2023 Advanced Placement School Honor Roll. This achievement highlights the schools' commitment to providing exceptional educational opportunities and preparing students for collage, a career and helping the community.
Gala event honors Community Bridges organization in Montgomery Co.

Nov 10, 2023 | wusa9.com | Allison Seymour

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. — A program in Montgomery County empowers immigrant and minority girls from diverse backgrounds living at or below the poverty line to succeed in school and life. It's helping us get uplifted. Allison Seymour hosted the annual Community Bridges Girl Legacy gala in Silver Spring on Thursday. In the last 25 years, Community Bridges has helped 6,000 girls through programs with integrated 4th to 12th grade after- and out-of-school activities.
DC educator wins award known as 'the Oscar of teaching' | Get Uplifted

Nov 7, 2023 | wusa9.com | Matt Pusatory |Allison Seymour

WASHINGTON — We're getting uplifted with a special honor for an outstanding D.C. educator who received what's referred to as the Oscar of teaching. Members of the Milken Family Foundation and the D.C. Superintendent of Education, Dr. Christina Grant, were on hand to present Ms. Kelly Maranchuck on BASIS D.C. Harter School in Northwest D.C. with the $25,000 Milken Educator Award. Ms. Maranchuck is the only teacher in the District to win the award this school year.
Commanders players visit Walter Reed Medical Center

Nov 3, 2023 | wusa9.com | Allison Seymour

BETHESDA, Md. — A special salute to service from the Washington Commanders is helping us feel uplifted. This week, Commanders players, the Command Force, mascot Major Tuddy and even the team dog Goldie visited the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda. They got to meet with patients, many of whom are amputees from their time in service who are learning to living with new prosthetics. They signed autographs and heard the veterans' stories.
Children's art auctioned by organization helping families experiencing homelessness | Get Uplifted

Oct 16, 2023 | wusa9.com | Matt Pusatory |Allison Seymour

BETHESDA, Md. — We want to recognize a local organization that seeks to inspire hope, purpose and meaning for those in need. The National Center for Children and Families helps those experiencing homelessness, poverty, abuse and neglect by offering housing, services and second chances. Over the weekend, the organization held its annual gala.