Ya-Marie Sesay
News Reporter at DC News Now
News Reporter at WDCW-TV (Washington, DC)
Morning reporter for @DCNewsNow | Story idea? [email protected] | Prince George’s County native | HamptonU Alum ⚓️💙 | UMD Alum 🐢
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1 week ago |
dcnewsnow.com | Ya-Marie Sesay
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — After a weekend of celebration for the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday, roads around the National Mall are finally back open, and crews have begun the process of restoring the area to normal. Teams were out early Monday morning, taking down tents, removing fencing and cleaning up following the massive parade and events that took over much of the city. Kyleen Sheehy was visiting D.C. from Florida with her family.
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3 weeks ago |
dcnewsnow.com | Odyssey Fields |Ya-Marie Sesay
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — After days of uncertainty and unanswered questions, the National Park Service has officially announced that Dupont Circle Park will close for WorldPride weekend. This announcement came after the United States Park Police (USPP) requested the closure over safety concerns. Park police said closing the circle was necessary for the maintenance of public health and safety and protection of natural and cultural resources in the park.
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3 weeks ago |
dcnewsnow.com | Ya-Marie Sesay
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — With just two days left until the WorldPride Parade in Washington, D.C., accessibility to Dupont Circle remains unclear, and city leaders are sending mixed signals about what to expect. Earlier this week, both D.C. and U.S. Park police indicated that Dupont Circle would be closed over the weekend due to safety concerns.
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3 weeks ago |
yahoo.com | Ya-Marie Sesay
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — With just two days left until the WorldPride Parade in Washington, D.C., accessibility to Dupont Circle remains unclear, and city leaders are sending mixed signals about what to expect. Earlier this week, both D.C. and U.S. Park police indicated that Dupont Circle would be closed over the weekend due to safety concerns.
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3 weeks ago |
dcnewsnow.com | Ya-Marie Sesay
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Beginning June 2, Metro is enforcing a stricter policy aimed at curbing bad behavior on public transit. The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) now has the authority to issue longer bans to individuals who commit sexual or violent offenses on trains and buses, extending potential penalties from just 24 hours to up to one year. The new policy is part of Metro’s initiative to improve safety for both riders and employees.
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Updated photos: Crews are putting up fencing at Dupont Circle Park. The National Park Service is temporarily closing the park for World Pride weekend as a safety precaution, following past issues. The closure is expected to last until around 6 p.m. Sunday. @DCNewsNow https://t.co/QuM2jrHhkn
This new Prince George’s County home was built by PGCPS Career and Technical Education students. Many were celebrated and awarded scholarships for their hard work in the program. @DCNewsNow https://t.co/NV7iAafTHA
The polls are open and early voting has officially started in Virginia for the Democratic primaries @DCNewsNow https://t.co/Yu4Lu2GxPX