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

Breaking News

Maryland Prison Inmate Found Dead In Cell, Cellmate Suspect In Homicide Probe: State Police A Maryland prison inmate was found dead inside his cell, sparking a homicide investigation, authorities announced. Donyell Cornell Morris, 24, was pronounced dead on Sunday, Aug. 31, after he was discovered unresponsive on his bunk at the Eastern Correctional Institute in Westover, according to Maryland State Police. Correctional officers found Morris shortly before 5:40 p.m. and called emergency medical service personnel, who pronounced him dead at the scene, investigators said. Police said Morris had been inside a cell with another inmate before his death. That inmate has been identified…

by Zak Failla

09/01/2025

Fairfax, VA

Breaking News

Fairfax County Deputy Sheriff Charged With Domestic Assault In Virginia: Police A Fairfax County deputy sheriff is facing charges after a domestic-related assault in Northern Virginia, police said. On Friday, Aug. 29, at around 4:43 p.m., officers were called to the 4200 block of Summit Corner Drive in Fair Oaks for a reported domestic incident, according to Fairfax County Police. Investigators said the victim reported being assaulted during an argument. Katherine Lepkowski, 36, of Fairfax, was identified as the suspect and taken into custody, police said. Lepkowski, a Fairfax County Deputy Sheriff, was charged with assault on a family member and released on a summon…

by Zak Failla

09/01/2025

Arlington, VA

Breaking News

Arlington Crews Pull Off Rescue After Toucan Falls In Toilet, Gets Stuck Behind Dishwasher Firefighters in Virginia made an unusual save when an exotic bird found itself in a perilous position. Chester the Toucan — who has gained a following on social media — had to be rescued over the holiday weekend after he found his way behind a dishwasher and couldn't get out. The rescue marked a long day for Chester's owner, Maria Stagliano, who has developed a strong social media following showcasing her life with the curious bird. Stagliano said that for the first time ever, Chester fell into the toilet after she forgot to put the lid down as she was cleaning up, so she rushed him t…

by Zak Failla

09/01/2025

Gaithersburg, MD

Breaking News

‘Treacherous Trails’: Hiker Suffers Head Injury, Rescued At Great Falls Park In Maryland There was no break for first responders in Maryland who were called to Great Falls Park to assist a hiker who suffered a head injury on Monday, officials said. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue crews were called early on Sept. 1 to the national park, after a woman suffered an injury and had to be assisted from the trail. According to a spokesperson for the agency, the woman was assisted from the trail to a UTV, then taken back to the park for further evaluation. Hiking Trails of Great Falls, MD. @mcfrs wants you to Know Before You Go. Some trails are treacherous and not suitable for eve…

by Zak Failla

09/01/2025

Germantown, MD

Breaking News

BB Gun Melee In Germantown Leaves 2 Men Stabbed, Dozens Fleeing, Police Say Two men suffered stab wounds in Maryland during a BB gun fight, officials say. More than a dozen teens were temporarily detained in Montgomery County following an early morning incident on Sunday that left two men hospitalized with minor injuries during a fracas in Germantown, according to police. Officers were called shortly after 2:30 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 31 to the 19500 block of Amaranth Drive, where there was a reported shooting involving a group of minors. Police said the incident began when several juveniles pulled out BB guns and opened fire on a group of people. In the confr…

by Zak Failla

09/01/2025

Sussex-Wantage, NJ

Breaking News

Driver Killed, Passenger Badly Hurt In Route 206 Crash In New Jersey: Police (Photos) A deadly crash on Route 206 in New Jersey left one driver dead and a passenger fighting for their life, police said. On Sunday, Aug. 31, at around 3:51 p.m., Chester Police officers were called to the intersection of US Highway 206 and Fox Chase Road for reports of a multi-vehicle crash, according to the department. When officers arrived, they found two vehicles wrecked along the side of the roadway. The scene of the crash in New Jersey. Chester Police Department Police said one driver sustained fatal injuries, a passenger was seriously hurt, and a second driver suffered a minor in…

by Zak Failla

09/01/2025

Bel Air, MD

On Your Side

‘SOS Mode’: Verizon Outage Leaves Thousands Without Service In Major US Cities "SOS"? Not so much. Thousands of Verizon customers fell victim to a nationwide service outage that disrupted cell and data service in many of the country's major cities. The outage was reported by Downdetector, which identified outages across major US cities that included New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, Atlanta, and other localities. Downdetector, reports of Verizon outages peaked around mid-day on Saturday, with many users experiencing their phones stuck in "SOS mode," indicating emergency call-only status with no normal network connectivity. The Verizon outages repor…

by Zak Failla

08/30/2025

National Interest

Powerball Jackpot Hits $1 Billion Before Saturday Drawing — Sixth-Largest Jackpot Ever A life-altering pile of cash is up for grabs as the Powerball jackpot continues to surge to near-record levels. The drawing on Saturday, Aug. 30 is worth an estimated $1 billion jackpot, which is good for a reported $453.1 million cash payout. No winners came forward after the latest drawing — though six players won at least $1 million — as the jackpot continues to grow to record numbers. It is just the 12th time in Lottery history that a jackpot has hit $1 billion, and the sixth Powerball jackpot to hit that mark. There have now been 39 consecutive drawings without a grand-prize wi…

by Zak Failla

08/30/2025

National Interest

‘FML’: Wood-Ridge Native Frankie Muniz’s Ladder Fall Sidelines Him From NASCAR Truck Series "FML" is taking on a new meaning for New Jersey native Frankie Muniz after a freak accident. The Bergen County child star turned NASCAR truck driver made light of the news he will be away from the tracks for a few weeks after falling from a ladder and fracturing his wrist. "The phrase "FML" (Frankie Muniz's Life) takes on new meaning with moments like these," the Ford driver posted on Instagram. "I'm disappointed to share that I won’t be racing at Darlington this weekend or for the next few weeks due to a distal radius fracture." View this post on Instagram …

by Zak Failla

08/30/2025

College Park, MD

Breaking News

$1M Blaze Rips Through Montgomery County Home, Displacing Family (Watch) Dozens of firefighters had their hands full on Friday afternoon when a $1 million house fire broke out and displaced a family in Maryland, officials say. What started as a garage fire led to the Red Cross assisting at least nine people including several children — over the holiday weekend in Montgomery County. Around 4pm on 8/29, 8500blk Churchill Downs Rd(Laytonsville). Single family house with RAPID spread to attic. Cause determined to be accidental in nature. Fire started in/near recycling bin near garage. Damage estimated@$1M(850K structure/150K contents). @mcfrs pic.twitter.com/d5Iu…

by Zak Failla

08/30/2025

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