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According to Ella, the new studio doesn't launch until October.

I got some indie band news vibes too! They run some IDs and it is sounds like it, I’ll try to capture that too

I captured audio of the close - it’s def sounds like something new.

Here is the 5pm open. Can anyone ID the music?

Here is a clip from the end of the noon show.

I can confirm as I have a friend working there - they are now in DC at the WDCW studios. While it may not be the studio for DC News Now, they are definitely broadcasting from DC now. Current Studio Hagerstown Studio

There has definitely been a shift in coverage over the last few months. They have shifted coverage to be more centered around the DMV (DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia) and have less stories from Western Maryland and the Eastern WV panhandle. It would be nice if they included a newscast centered around those areas - like a local version of WV tonight. I’m not sure why they can’t have a show that complements current hyper local “NOVA news” and “I-270” News (Frederick and Montgomery counties) With that said, even those shows aren’t as hyper local as they were. A shift back to that would be nice.

Looks like this may be one of the news teams Cory James, former WHAG/WDVM anchor Taniya Wright, Shennika Grimshaw (current traffic anchor) and Meteorologist Jackie Layer. https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cd_qtGHJ50F/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

They have actually already moved to their new studio in DC (just over a month ago) but are pulling a WJZY and are only using a portion of the new set and have duplicated the look of the old set and wx center trying to make it seem nothing has changed. Their morning news currently runs in the mornings from 5:30 to 8 so I’m sure they’re expanding to the 8-9 hour. As someone in the market I’m excited for the changes! Old Set New Temp Set New Temp Wx Center

They are awesome!

https://youtu.be/MKdkiDIWSTE

Shawn Yancy at Fox 5 DC announced she is leaving WTTG after 19 years. https://www.fox5dc.com/news/shawn-yancy-signs-off-from-fox-5-for-the-last-time-exactly-19-years-after-her-first-day

This is all such a shame. I was born and raised in the DMV and waking up to her was such a joy! Fox 5 has made some really bad choices the past few years - it’s a shame to see what’s happening there. Hopefully Allison lands on her feet on tv here again in the DMV.

What did the post say about Allison @CLT-DCA-ORF-PTI? It’s not avail now.

Allison Seymour is leaving WTTG https://www.fox5dc.com/news/fox-5-says-farewell-to-allison-seymour-after-21-years

Long time DC Traffic Anchor Julie Wright let go in Sinclair budget cuts. https://www.facebook.com/TheJulieWright/videos/696836771099011/?d=n

It wasn’t even 15 months if I recall right. Too bad - I really enjoyed his energy.

Jessob Reisbeck out at WJLA https://www.facebook.com/189116647918403/posts/1476404655856256/?d=n

Peggy Fox is leaving WUSA after 25 years for a Job with Dominion Energy:

Autria Godfrey out at WJLA

Weekend Anchor Debra Alfarone announces she is leaving WUSA in early October. https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=1845366852165169

Jan Jeffcoat is leaving WUSA https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10155345764887191

They have been using it for prob about 6 months now.

I agree. It’s too much of a mouthful. The anchors are struggling lol. I’d like a VO like: From Wjla 24/7 news, this is the evening report, on your side.

Here is the open from the inaugural newscast.