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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Lexington Park, MD

Obituaries

Maryland Veteran, Father of Five Killed While Helping Others In ‘Heartless Act of Violence’ Carl Carpenter wore a lot of hats before he was killed in what his loved ones described as a "heartless and senseless act of violence." A military veteran, Carpenter was shot and killed on Monday, Oct. 27, during a reported argument that landed his gunman behind bars in Southern Maryland. He leaves behind his wife, Ashley, and their five children: Kaleb, Aidyn, Ricky, Kathan, and Alexis. GoFundMe "Carl served our country as a dedicated veteran and worked tirelessly as a proud union member," sister-in-law Sarah Kasulke wrote. "His love for his family was unwavering, and he…

by Zak Failla

10/29/2025

Frederick, MD

Breaking News

Gun Stolen In California Found After Frederick Teen Fires Into Family Stairwell: Sheriff A gun reported stolen in California made its way to Maryland and was recovered by deputies investigating a reported shooting in Frederick, officials say. Markell Anthony Thompson, 18, is facing multiple charges after going to extremes to break up a fight inside his family's home. According to the Frederick County Sheriff's Office, shortly before 10:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 27, deputies were called to the 5300 block of Henden Woods Lane, where there were reports of shots fired. Investigators say that an argument had broken out between two adults in the home that escalated. Thompson then alle…

by Zak Failla

10/29/2025

Glen Burnie, MD

Breaking News

Justice Still Sought: Detectives Renew Plea In Glen Burnie Nurse, Mom's Murder A year after the tragic killing of 30-year-old Natasha Renee Harris, detectives in Maryland are renewing their plea for information that could finally bring justice to her family. Harris — a nurse and single mother — was shot and killed on the evening of Oct. 29, 2024, while leaving her parents’ apartment on Snowcap Court in Glen Burnie, according to the Anne Arundel County Police Department. Officers were called to the scene around 7:40 p.m. and found Harris lying in a parking lot suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. She was taken to the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medic…

by Zak Failla

10/29/2025

Rockville, MD

Breaking News

Late-Night Rockville Apartment Fire Was No Accident — Arson Arrest Made, Officials Say A late-night fire that tore through a Maryland apartment building is now being investigated as arson, authorities said. The blaze broke out around Wednesday morning, Oct. 29, at the Bethesda Park Condos on Braxfield Court, off Parklawn Drive in Rockville, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesperson Pete Piringer. Firefighters arrived to find flames coming from a third-floor apartment and multiple residents in need of rescue. Twitter/@mcfrsPIO About 65 firefighters were called to the scene, where they worked to quickly knock down the flames and assist several people …

by Zak Failla

10/29/2025

Waldorf, MD

Breaking News

Man Killed, Another Hurt In Targeted Shooting Outside Waldorf Gas Station: Sheriff One person was killed and another injured following a shooting outside a Charles County business, according to the sheriff's office. Detectives were called early on Wednesday, Oct. 29 to the parking lot of the Westlake Dash-In on Smallwood Drive to investigate a reported shooting, officials said. Upon arrival, first responders found two men suffering from gunshot wounds. One was pronounced dead at the scene, the other was rushed to an area hospital. A spokesperson from the Charles County Sheriff's Office said that investigators believe the shooting was potentially targeted at a group …

by Zak Failla

10/29/2025

Frederick, MD

Breaking News

Elderly Driver Killed In Morning Route 15 Crash In Frederick, State Police Say A 93-year-old man was killed Wednesday morning in a three-vehicle crash on Route 15 in Frederick County, Maryland State Police said. Troopers from the Frederick Barrack were called to the southbound lanes near Hansonville Road just after 8 a.m. on Oct. 29, for reports of a serious rollover crash. According to investigators, the man was driving a Nissan Versa when he attempted to cross over the southbound lanes of US Route 15 and was struck by a Toyota Camry. The impact sent the Nissan off the roadway, where it crashed into a telephone pole, police said. A Honda Pilot traveling nearby was a…

by Zak Failla

10/29/2025

Bel Air, MD

Breaking News

Watch: Harford County Deputies Go 'Above Par' Catching Suspects in Golf Cart Chase Who needs lights and sirens? Fast-thinking members of the Harford County Sheriff's Office got creative on the links and were able to apprehend a wanted suspect using a golf cart they commandeered. On Wednesday, Oct. 22, deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a stolen vehicle, which quickly turned into a brief pursuit, officials said. The car ultimately stopped along the Bel Air bypass after deputies deployed stop sticks, disabling the car. Then things took a turn. According to the sheriff's office, the driver and passenger of the stolen car then ran on foot …

by Zak Failla

10/28/2025

Greenbelt, MD

Breaking News

Caught In Crossfire: Juveniles Exchange Gunfire Near Greenbelt Bus Stop, Police Say Police in Maryland are investigating a shootout between two minors that erupted near a busy shopping center in Prince George's County on Tuesday afternoon. The gunfire broke out shortly after 4 p.m. on Oct. 28, near Greenbelt Road by the Greenway Shopping Center, according to the Greenbelt Police Department. Witnesses told police that one juvenile male opened fire near a bus stop — and then another juvenile male fired back, authorities said. No injuries were reported. Officers quickly swarmed the area and are still investigating what led up to the daytime exchange. Police remained on sce…

by Zak Failla

10/28/2025

Waldorf, MD

Your Community

Maryland Powerhouse North Point HS Forfeits Seven Wins After Player Found Ineligible: Principal A Maryland high school football powerhouse has been forced to forfeit its first seven wins of the season after officials found a player ineligible under state athletic rules, North Point High School Principal Daniel Kaple confirmed. Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) began investigating a possible eligibility violation involving members of North Point’s varsity football team, according to Kaple on Tuesday, Oct. 28. During the review, staff determined that one student was attending the Waldorf school “out of compliance with CCPS residency enrollment policies.” “When student athletes are f…

by Zak Failla

10/28/2025

Manassas, VA

Obituaries

‘They Were Inseparable’: Two Virginia Brothers Die Suddenly On Same Day A Virginia family is facing the kind of heartbreak most can’t imagine — the sudden, same-day deaths of two brothers who were known for their humor, loyalty, and love for those around them. Bobby and Jimmy Meadows “passed away unexpectedly on the same day,” according to loved ones, leaving behind grieving family and friends still trying to comprehend the loss in Manassas. “The Meadows family suffered an unimaginable loss over the weekend,” wrote Marg Geris, who organized a Meal Train to help the family through what she called a “heartbreaking time.” She added, “Any contributions, whether mea…

by Zak Failla

10/28/2025

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