WUSA 9 Partners With Call For Action

Submitted by WUSA9 Web Staff

Thursday, March 28th, 2013, 3:51pm

WASHINGTON, DC (WUSA) -- We are always on the lookout for consumer news, recalls and alerts that are important to you.

But, we aim to more than that, so we've formed an exciting new partnership that is all about helping you.

And, if you've got consumer problems, contact our WUSA 9 Call For Action team.

You can file a complaint online 24 hours a day on our website, wusa9.com, just click on the Call For Action link.

Or you can call our hotline at 301-652-HELP (4357).

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Children Found Wandering Street; Va. Mother Arrested

Submitted by WUSA9 Web Staff

Monday, March 18th, 2013, 1:59pm

Children Found Wandering Street; Va. Mother Arrested

MANASSAS, Va. (WUSA9) -- Two children were found wandering in a neighborhood in Manassas on Friday morning, Prince William County Police said in a news release.

The mother, Esmeralda Carolina Acosta Montoya, 28, of Manassas, was arrested about 45 minutes after police were notified that the kids were missing, police said.

It happened at around 10:28 a.m., when a person called police, informing them that the caller had found the two children wandering, police said.

"The caller located two children, a 3 year old girl and 5 year old boy, walking the area above unsupervised. The caller took the children to nearby Westgate Elementary School where police were notified. The investigation revealed that the accused had left the children in a locked room of the residence while she was gone for about for two hours," police said.

Charged with two counts of felony child endangerment and she has been released on a $4,500 bond.

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MD Lawmakers To Vote On Autism Funding

Submitted by WUSA9 Web Staff

Saturday, February 9th, 2013, 1:11am

POOLESVILLE, Md. (WUSA)-- 7-year old Sam Broady is living with Autism. He is number 405 on a list of more than 3,900 children who are waiting for Maryland state funding that will help pay for their treatment. Currently 900 children benefit from those state services.

If the current line item stays in tact and it passes a vote in Annapolis next week, 100 more children will receive the funding.

Sam, and his family don't stand to gain anything if the budget line item passes because of his number on the staggering waiting list

It's a "drop in the bucket", says his mother Sarah Broady, but it's an important drop she tells us and one in the right direction for families living with Autism.

Maryland is one of the few states that doesn't mandate insurance companies to cover Autism treatment. So families like the Broady's depend on Medicaid, but those dollars don't cover nearly the amount of therapy Sam needs.

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Stars Shine at D.C. BET Honors Awards

Submitted by jcarterlaw on Tuesday, February 5th, 4:36 pm

The annual BET Honors with the stunning host Actress Gabrielle Union again celebrated and showcased the achievements of African Americans with their version of what can be likened to the Kennedy Center Honors.

The lineup at the Warner Theatre: Honorees Halle Berry (Service), Chaka Khan (Musical Arts), T.D. Jakes (Education), music exec Clarence Avant (Entrepreneur) and basketball player Lisa Leslie (Athletics).

Halle Berry and Alicia Keys (Courtesy of Getty Images)

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Snow Totals Thursday Morning 1-24-13

Submitted by WUSA9 Web Staff

Thursday, January 24th, 2013, 1:06pm

WASHINGTON (WUSA) -- A gorgeous dry, fluffy snow fell during the overnight of 1-24-13. For some, it was the first snow of the season and also closed schools for quite a few.

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Recipe: Crab Soup That Will be Served at President Obama Inaugural Gala

Submitted by Mel Tansill on Thursday, January 17th, 8:47 pm

Riderwood retirement community in Silver Spring, MD, is sharing the recipe to its award-winning Crab Soup that will be served January 20 at a President Obama Inaugural Gala hosted by the Delaware, Maryland and New York State Societies of Washington, D.C. The Gala will be held at 7 p.m. at The Fairmont Hotel in Washington, D.C. The more than 300 invited guests will include elected officials, friends of the states, and guests from all corners of the globe. Riderwood chefs will serve the soup to attendees.

The recipe follows:

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Thunder Burger Dishes Up Top Chef Presidential Food Picks for Inauguration

Submitted by Cher Murphy, President of Cher Murphy PR

Wednesday, January 16th, 2013, 11:00am

Thunder Burger Dishes Up Top Chef Presidential Food Picks for Inauguration

The Presidential inauguration is just around the corner. Millions of people will be scrambling to see the President, the historical sites, and the food. Food plays a big role in any high-profile event, including the Presidential inauguration. As a result, many local restaurants will be making their Presidential picks for a feast fitting of the highest office in the land.

“Picking the Presidential meal is a fun and challenging task that we look forward to,” explains Ryan Fichter, Executive Chef of Thunder Burger. “In our pick, we wanted to incorporate a little of the President’s Hawaiian roots. We think this is a meal that the First Family would enjoy, as well as those looking for an authentic inauguration meal.”

Chef Ryan’s Presidential meal pick for the 2013 inauguration includes: