Shortage of Black sperm donors

One woman’s difficult journey to becoming a mother inspired her to create the first Black cyrobank in the country.

The push for legislation: Donor conceived medical history

Maryland lawmakers are working on legislation to guarantee donor conceived people have access to their full medical history.

Sample ballots cause confusion at Virginia polls

One voter in Spotsylvania County says a sample ballot with false information led him to vote for people he never intended to.

Midwife investigation Part 1

Several families hired the same midwife for their home births. Those families claim they paid thousands of dollars for midwifery services they never received.

Virginia early voting

Early voting by mail and in-person started on September 20th. Voters can head to the polls to cast their ballot early until November 2nd.

DC natives breaking barriers with new tequila brand

Vascano Tequila co-founders say they want to uplift other Black-owned, women-owned and LGBTQ+-owned businesses.

Neighbors want answers months after damaging sewer backup

A backed up sewer line sent raw sewer water pouring into five basements in Fairfax County. Each family says they have paid at least $8,000 out of pocket for clean up costs.

DEA chemists risk their lives testing fentanyl

The Drug Enforcement Administration recently gave WUSA9 an inside look at its Maryland lab, where thousands of dangerous drugs are tested each year.

Midwife investigation Part 2

Several families hired the same midwife for their home births. Those families claim they paid thousands of dollars for midwifery services they never received.

Record breaking summer travel season

The TSA predicts this summer to be the busiest one ever as they break screening records week after week.

Inside Aiton Elementary

More teachers leave Aiton Elementary School each year than any other school in Washington, DC. WUSA9 spent time at Aiton exploring why teachers choose to leave, and why others decide to stay.

Battle of the Beltways

Once every four years the Washington Commanders take on the Baltimore Ravens in a unique matchup. A look at the fan experience ahead of the big game.