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Apr 24, 2019

Former Investigative TV Reporter Russ Ptacek Is Getting Into ASMR. Like, Really Into It

He credits the tingly sensation with lifting him out of depression, and created a foundation to study and harness its power.

Mar 21, 2014

‘Happy’ Face-Off: Congressman John Lewis Vs. Russ Ptacek Edition

In which Congressman John Lewis and Russ Ptacek/the WUSA9 team square off in “Happy” viral dance videos. Whoever wins, we all lose.

Sep 25, 2013

Bro, Do U Even Lift?: Meet Some of Bachelors Competing To Be Inside Edition’s ‘Hottest Bachelor in D.C.’

Meet a few of D.C.’s hottest bachelors. These bros lift.

Aug 19, 2013

ZZ Pizza Owner Wonders Aloud If WUSA’s Russ Ptacek Planted Roach

ZZ Pizza’s owner Mohammed Jahangir said he believes the only way a roach could get into his restaurant is if it was planted by Ptacek or if it blew in through the front door.

May 14, 2013

Sting Reveals D.C. Taxis Ignore Nearly Half of All Customers With Disabilities

D.C. taxicabs aren’t very friendly toward potential customers with disabilities.

 
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