Matthew Torres
Reporter at WUSA-TV (Washington, DC)
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3 days ago |
wusa9.com | Matthew Torres
In newly signed legislation in Virginia, social media companies are required to restrict use to only one hour per day for kids younger than 16 years old. ARLINGTON, Va. — Virginia is tightening restrictions on cell phone use among children, as Gov. Glenn Youngkin recently signed a bill limiting social media use to just one hour per day for kids under 16. This came just weeks before he signed another bill banning cell phone use in schools from bell to bell.
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4 days ago |
wusa9.com | Matthew Torres
In a roundtable discussion Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) in Fredericksburg, SNAP recipients share their stories and the struggles to keep up even before any proposed cuts. FREDERICKSBURG, Va. — Juliette London said she worked in the medical industry for nearly 30 years before her disabilities crippled her way of living. The Spotsylvania County resident never wanted to rely on food assistance programs, but for now, the help is a lifeline.
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1 week ago |
wusa9.com | Matthew Torres
The owner of Protest Pizza in Dupont Circle is taking over the space below DC Vegan to offer a new space for the LGBTQ+ community. WASHINGTON — With just days before the WorldPride parade and street and music festivals, D.C. businesses are amping up preparations for the influx of visitors. The owner of ThreeFifty Bakery & Coffee Bar on 17th Street in Dupont Circle said on any given day, the business sells a couple hundred scones and a couple hundred quiches.
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1 week ago |
wusa9.com | Matthew Torres
While most crimes have dropped in Fairfax County, larcenies remain a big problem. FRANCONIA, Va. — Fairfax County Police are rolling out patrol units that resemble the Tysons Urban Team (TUT) to help battle retail theft at more shopping centers. Chief Kevin Davis recently unveiled a drop in most crimes in the county, but shoplifting remains a big problem that he described as the police department’s “Achilles heel.” New data showed there was a 17% increase in 2024 compared to 2023.
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1 week ago |
wusa9.com | Matthew Torres
U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly died of esophageal cancer last week after decades in public service. RESTON, Va. — Nearly one week after he died of cancer, family, friends and community members gathered to honor 75-year-old Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA) at his funeral service. Dozens of elected officials from local, state, and federal government helped fill Heritage Fellowship Church in Reston, where Connolly was known to attend and sit six rows back.
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The meals tax has been approved. I’m hearing from restaurant owners who are not happy but supervisors say it will avoid cuts to public service, among other things. @wusa9
The Fairfax Co. Chair said after hearing from the public about the budget proposal, he recommends not to increase the real estate tax. It’s recommended to implement a meals tax of 4%. They also plan to restore funding for after school programs and crossing guards. @wusa9 https://t.co/EnLPfNpGgN
