Matthew Torres
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5 days ago |
wusa9.com | Matthew Torres
Mary’s House DC is the first communal living space dedicated to older members of the LGBTQ+ community in the District. WASHINGTON, USA — Dr. Imani Woody grew up near the corner of Anacostia Road and Ely Place Southeast. Decades later, she would help transform the same land into a sanctuary where a certain population in the LGBTQ+ community can grow older in peace. Woody joined Mayor Muriel Bowser and other city leaders to officially open Mary’s House DC on Thursday.
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6 days ago |
wusa9.com | Matthew Torres
“We're having a bunch of friends over to our house for champagne today,” said one woman. ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The election of the first American pope in history sent ripples of joy and shock across the world, including in Virginia, where a parishioner was glued to her phone. Regina Bethencourt was leaving the Saint Rita Parish Center Preschool in Alexandria with her 4-year-old daughter when she started to watch the first remarks by Pope Leo XIV.
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1 week ago |
wusa9.com | Matthew Torres
Court documents reveal three teens were conducting a prank when they were allegedly shot at. FREDERICKSBURG, Va. — The man accused of shooting and killing a Massaponax High School student during a possible TikTok challenge is ordered to remain in jail without bond. Tyler Butler, 27, was also issued a public defender at his arraignment hearing on Monday, one day after the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office charged him with second-degree murder, malicious wounding, and firearms offenses.
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1 week ago |
wusa9.com | Matthew Torres
Collins Agyei was recently sentenced to 23 years for malicious wounding and firearms charges. Ethe victim and her family expressed mixed emotions. FAIRFAX, Va. — Esther Arko dated Collins Agyei for two years. Five years after they separated, he would try to end her life. A judge in Fairfax County recently sentenced Agyei to 23 years behind bars for malicious wounding and firearms charges.
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1 week ago |
wusa9.com | Matthew Torres
Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-Virginia) vetoes certain amendments in the budget to offset any possible revenue losses due to federal workforce cuts. RICHMOND, Va. — Republican Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin doubled down on his support of President Trump’s policies but acknowledged the potential impact on the commonwealth’s economy.
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Refugee settlement group representatives are angered by the decision to bring 49 Afrikaners to the US. As one put it, it’s a middle finger to the rest of refugees seeking resettlement. @wusa9 https://t.co/2JeEPOIVpi
To signify a new pope, Saint Rita Catholic Church is putting up the gold bunting. @wusa9 https://t.co/9IOz1hzauf
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
