Zak Failla

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Equal parts Lois Lane, J. Jonah Jameson and Vicki Vale, Zak! has traveled from coast-to-coast covering small and big town community news in both in print and online for nearly a decade since his graduation from the award-winning Roy H. Park School of Communications at Ithaca College in 2010.

Before settling into the Hudson Valley, Zak! previously spent time in the New York Daily News newsroom and worked for hyperlocal digital news outlets on Long Island. He wrote sports for The Ithacan and The Ithaca Journal before taking his talents to the Pacific Northwest, where he served as the sports editor at the Shoshone News-Press until heading back east to work with Daily Voice.

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National Interest

Democrat Abigail Spanberger Projected To Make History As Virginia's First Female Governor History has been made in Virginia. Democrat Abigail Spanberger is projected to be the first female governor in the history of the Commonwealth, topping Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, according to multiple reports. As of 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 4, with 74 of 133 localities reporting in to the Virginia Board of Elections, Spanberger was leading Earle-Sears 57 percent to 42 percent, with nearly 150,000 more votes. The projection was made by Decision Desk HQ at 7:19 p.m. on Tuesday, with other outlets confirming her expected win. Decision Desk HQ projects Ab…

by Zak Failla

11/04/2025

Fairfax, VA

Breaking News

Fairfax Connector Bus Driver Rescued After Route 267 Crash In Virginia A Fairfax Connector bus driver had to be rescued after crashing and getting trapped inside the mangled front end of the bus during rush hour Tuesday morning, officials said. It happened just before 6:00 a.m. in the eastbound lanes of Route 267, right before the Wiehle Avenue exit, when 9-1-1 callers reported the bus had smashed into a guardrail and the driver looked unresponsive, according to Fairfax County Fire and Rescue. When crews got there, they found the yellow Fairfax Connector bus jammed against the barrier, the driver pinned in the wreckage. Firefighters jumped into action, …

by Zak Failla

11/04/2025

Lexington Park, MD

Breaking News

Man Shot, Killed By Police After Reaching For Gun During Maryland Confrontation Identified: AG The Maryland Office of the Attorney General has released the names of those involved in a fatal officer-involved shooting that ended violently on Sunday in Wicomico County. According to the Attorney General’s Independent Investigations Division, 40-year-old David Evans of Salisbury was shot and killed by Salisbury Police officers Chase Ryan, Orlando Thiess, and Sean Kassouf on Sunday November 2 after investigators said he reached for a weapon while being confronted outside a home on Jefferson Street. The shooting happened around 7 p.m. as officers were attempting to locate a suspect in conn…

by Zak Failla

11/04/2025

Frederick, MD

On Your Side

Something’s Rising In Frederick: Bakery de France To Expand, Add 125 Jobs Maryland’s getting a bigger bite of Bakery de France. Gov. Wes Moore announced that the Rockville-based artisan bread maker is expanding in Frederick, opening a 176,000-square-foot manufacturing facility on its existing site at 8400 Bakery Way — a move expected to create 125 new full-time jobs by 2028. “Bakery de France’s expansion in Frederick creates a unique link between past and future—an old-world bakery using its skill and artistry to support an exciting new investment and create new jobs,” Moore said. The company, known for its all-natural, sustainably made breads, already supplies …

by Zak Failla

11/04/2025

Arlington, VA

Your Community

Maryland’s Jamie Raskin: DOJ ‘Killed’ Epstein Probe To Protect Powerful People In Letter To AG Maryland Congressman Jamie Raskin will not let the Epstein Files go away on Election Day. The ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi demanding to know why the Trump administration’s Department of Justice and FBI ended a criminal investigation into the co-conspirators of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. “Why would the Trump Administration, the Department of Justice (DOJ), and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) kill an ongoing criminal investigation into a massive and decades-long criminal sex trafficking ring that preyed …

by Zak Failla

11/04/2025

Bel Air, MD

Your Community

Emmy-Winning 'Outdoors Maryland' Returns With Stargazing, Submarines, Wildlife Adventures From pedal-powered submarines to stargazing in the mountains, Outdoors Maryland is back — and it’s all about local destinations. Maryland Public Television’s Emmy Award-winning original series Outdoors Maryland returns for its 37th season on Tuesday, Nov. 11, continuing a decades-long tradition of showcasing the people, places, and wildlife that make Maryland shine. Produced in cooperation with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, the series kicks off with "Darkness Illuminated," an episode that takes viewers from a Howard County star party to the dark skies over Blackwater Nationa…

by Zak Failla

11/04/2025

Towson, MD

Your Community

Jake Paul Calls Baltimore's Gervonta Davis ‘Human Garbage’ After Netflix Fight Called Off Jake Paul had choice words for Maryland native Gervonta Davis after their Netflix fight was canceled amid his ongoing legal issues. Most Valuable Promotions and Netflix have announced that the fight scheduled for Friday, Nov. 14, at the Kaseya Center in Miami is officially off after Davis was accused in a civil lawsuit reportedly filed by his ex-girlfriend. Paul (12-7, 7KOs) will still get his primetime match, just not against the Baltimore native. “Our team has worked closely with all parties to navigate this situation responsibly,” Nakisa Bidarian, CEO of Most Valuable Promotions, said. …

by Zak Failla

11/04/2025

Joppatowne, MD

On Your Side

Joppatowne Woman Cracks Code, Unlocks Thousands In Lottery Safe Game Two Maryland women turned a regular day into a jackpot moment when they cracked open safes filled with cash and scratch-offs during the Maryland Lottery’s Unlock the Cash Second-Chance Live Game. Tania Shreve of Brooklyn Park and Sallie Drake of Joppatowne were randomly selected from more than 126,000 entries to play the game at Maryland Lottery headquarters, where each contestant was guaranteed to win between $5,000 and $25,000. In the game, six safes held cash or scratch-off prizes. One by one, the players entered their codes and waited for the sound every contestant wants to hear …

by Zak Failla

11/04/2025

Arlington, VA

Breaking News

Worker Seriously Hurt After Georgetown Home Partially Collapses During Renovation In DC A construction worker was seriously hurt when part of a home under renovation collapsed in Georgetown, according to DC Fire and EMS officials. The collapse happened around 1:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4, near 35th and Prospect Street NW, where crews were doing underpinning work on a house foundation. Officials said the structure partially gave way, trapping a worker beneath debris. Firefighters rushed to stabilize the site and pull the man to safety. He was taken to an area hospital with serious injuries, authorities said. DC Fire and Rescue “Had an isolated collapse during underpinning…

by Zak Failla

11/04/2025

Beltsville, MD

Your Community

From Beltsville To The Buzzer: Maryland Teacher Competes On ‘Jeopardy!’ Question: This North Penn High School graduate and longtime Montgomery County educator is competing on Jeopardy! on Tuesday, Nov. 4. Answer: Beltsville resident Joseph Evans. Evans is set to make his debut on the quiz show Tuesday night, where he will challenge returning champion Joyelle McSweeney, a poet and English professor from South Bend, Indiana — and Long Island stay-at-home dad Aaron Himmel. According to the North Penn School District, Evans graduated in 2001 after growing up in North Wales and attending North Wales Elementary and Pennbrook Middle School. He received his undergra…

by Zak Failla

11/04/2025

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