Ya-Marie Sesay is a Nightside Reporter at DC News Now. A Maryland native with a passion for storytelling, she focuses on themes such as consumer behavior, urban design, and health and wellness, aiming to shed light on the untold stories in her community. Ya-Marie's work has been featured in outlets including WAVY-TV 10, FOX 8 News Cleveland, Yahoo News, and NewsNation.
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Ya-Marie Sesay's coverage is predominantly focused on local news in Prince George’s County and Maryland, with a specific emphasis on crime, education, community issues, and safety. She frequently reports on evolving stories and government announcements related to these topics.
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by: Ya-Marie Sesay Posted: May 5, 2026 / 07:29 PM EDT Updated: May 5, 2026 / 07:29 PM EDT
by: Ya-Marie Sesay Posted: May 6, 2026 / 09:47 PM EDT Updated: May 6, 2026 / 09:47 PM EDT
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By: Ya-Marie Sesay
A man was shot early Saturday morning near a popular restaurant in D.C.’s Navy Yard neighborhood, leaving behind damaged windows and concerns from nearby residents.
An Arlington community is grieving after a man was shot and killed by police last Friday, prompting friends and neighbors to gather for a candlelight vigil in his honor.
By: Ya-Marie Sesay
Loved ones describe Dequan Gravely as someone people naturally gravitated toward, a caring friend with a contagious personality who could make anyone smile.
A women’s shelter that has served Montgomery County for more than 40 years is closing its doors after the church housing the program decided to sell its building.
By: Ya-Marie Sesay
A violent series of incidents across Prince George’s County on Friday left communities shaken, forced several schools into lockdown, and ended with two people hospitalized and one suspect in custod…
By: Ya-Marie Sesay
Montgomery County Public Schools leaders faced emotional testimony Thursday as teachers, counselors, psychologists and support staff urged the Board of Education not to move forward with proposed s…
by: Ya-Marie Sesay Posted: May 22, 2026 / 09:07 PM EDT Updated: May 22, 2026 / 09:07 PM EDT
