Tom Roussey Joins ABC7 as Local Reporter

The Maryland native returns to the DC area after a decade reporting across the East Coast.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 4:08am

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An abstract, impressionistic photograph of a reporter holding a microphone, standing in front of a blurred city skyline, with warm pools of soft light and color creating a dreamlike, atmospheric scene.ABC7's new local reporter Tom Roussey brings a familiar face and community-focused perspective to the station's news coverage.Charlotte Today

Tom Roussey has joined ABC7/WJLA-TV as a reporter, returning to the greater Washington DC area after spending the past decade reporting for news stations in North Carolina, Florida, and Virginia. A proud University of Maryland graduate, Roussey grew up in Silver Spring and is excited to cover local stories and events in the region he calls home.

Why it matters

Roussey's homecoming to the DC market brings a familiar face and local perspective to ABC7's news team, strengthening their ability to connect with viewers and report on issues that matter most to the community.

The details

Roussey previously worked as a reporter for WBTV in Charlotte, North Carolina, WBBH in Fort Myers, Florida, and WVIR in Charlottesville, Virginia. He cites his passion for meeting new people, experiencing new places, and sharing unique stories as the driving forces behind his journalism career.

  • Roussey joined ABC7/WJLA-TV as a reporter in December 2011.
  • He grew up in Silver Spring and graduated from the University of Maryland.

The players

Tom Roussey

A reporter who has joined ABC7/WJLA-TV after a decade of reporting experience across the East Coast, including in North Carolina, Florida, and Virginia. Roussey is a native of the DC area, having grown up in Silver Spring and graduated from the University of Maryland.

ABC7/WJLA-TV

The local ABC affiliate serving the greater Washington DC area, based in Arlington, Virginia.

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What they’re saying

“Tom loves being a reporter because of all the people he gets to meet, places he gets to go, and things he gets to experience while out on a story.”

— Tom Roussey

The takeaway

Roussey's return to the DC market as a reporter for ABC7/WJLA-TV brings a familiar local face and perspective to the station's news coverage, strengthening their connection to the community.