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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Towson, MD
Obituaries
Baltimore Family Mourns Death of 14-Year-Old D’mari Gorie: 'Our Whole World Has Fallen Apart' Baltimore Family Mourns Death of 14-Year-Old D’mari Gorie: 'Our Whole World Has Fallen Apart' Baltimore Family Mourns Death of 14-Year-Old D’mari Gorie: 'Our Whole World Has Fallen Apart'
Baltimore Family Mourns Death of 14-Year-Old D’mari Gorie: 'Our Whole World Has Fallen Apart' A Baltimore family is facing unthinkable heartbreak after the sudden death of 14-year-old D’mari Gorie, who passed away unexpectedly in his sleep, his mother said. “This all happened so unexpectedly,” Shanell Gorie said. “One day he was here, laughing and being his normal self … and the next, he was gone. As a mother, I can’t even begin to describe the pain of losing my baby."  "I never thought I’d have to plan my child’s funeral.” Shanell said the teen's death has left the family shattered.  “My 14-year-old son, D’mari Gorie, passed away suddenly in his sleep, and our whole worl…

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by Zak Failla
Fredericksburg, VA
Breaking News
Six Puppies Saved After Being Found In Shoebox Along Virginia Trail As Temperatures Drop Six Puppies Saved After Being Found In Shoebox Along Virginia Trail As Temperatures Drop Six Puppies Saved After Being Found In Shoebox Along Virginia Trail As Temperatures Drop
Six Puppies Saved After Being Found In Shoebox Along Virginia Trail As Temperatures Drop It’s the kind of find that can break your heart — and warm it, too. Six newborn puppies were discovered inside a taped Nike shoebox left along a walking path near the railroad tracks in Bealeton on Saturday, Nov. 8, according to the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office. Animal Control Officers said the box — yellow-taped and lined with a towel — had small air holes punched into the lid. Inside were six tiny puppies, believed to be just days old. Fauquier County Sheriff The sheriff’s office said the animals are now in medical foster care through the Fauquier SPCA, which is working to save the…

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by Zak Failla
Waldorf, MD
Your Community
High On THC Vape, Mattawoman Middle Schooler Walks Into Traffic, Sheriff Says High On THC Vape, Mattawoman Middle Schooler Walks Into Traffic, Sheriff Says High On THC Vape, Mattawoman Middle Schooler Walks Into Traffic, Sheriff Says
High On THC Vape, Mattawoman Middle Schooler Walks Into Traffic, Sheriff Says A “bad trip” nearly turned tragic when a 13-year-old Maryland middle school student—high on a THC vape obtained from another kid—walked straight into traffic after class, investigators said. It happened around 1:45 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7, at Mattawoman Middle School in Waldorf, according to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said the 13-year-old student reportedly used a vape containing THC, then stumbled out of the school and into the path of an eastbound pickup truck on Berry Road. "The student was struck; however, the driver was able to slow down enough that the student was…

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by Zak Failla
Waldorf, MD
Breaking News
Released, Then Returned: Waldorf Man Beats Woman Twice, Hits Toddler, Sheriff Says Released, Then Returned: Waldorf Man Beats Woman Twice, Hits Toddler, Sheriff Says Released, Then Returned: Waldorf Man Beats Woman Twice, Hits Toddler, Sheriff Says
Released, Then Returned: Waldorf Man Beats Woman Twice, Hits Toddler, Sheriff Says He was released from jail with one order: don’t hurt her again.  But less than an hour later, police say a Waldorf man came back to the same home and brutally assaulted the same woman while she held a toddler in her arms. A 40-year-old man is behind bars after allegedly attacking a woman twice in the same night—and striking a toddler during the second assault—just hours after being released from custody, according to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office. Officers were called to the 4200 block of Drake Court in Waldorf around 12:52 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 8, for reports of a violent dome…

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by Zak Failla
Bladensburg-Cheverly, MD
Breaking News
Train Slams Into Car In Bladensburg — Two Walk Away Unharmed: Fire Officials Train Slams Into Car In Bladensburg — Two Walk Away Unharmed: Fire Officials Train Slams Into Car In Bladensburg — Two Walk Away Unharmed: Fire Officials
Train Slams Into Car In Bladensburg — Two Walk Away Unharmed: Fire Officials Two people are lucky to be alive after their vehicle collided with a freight train early Tuesday morning in Maryland, officials said. Crews from the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department were called to the area of Lawrence Place and Kenilworth Avenue in Bladensburg around 5:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11, for reports of a train versus vehicle collision. Fire officials said both occupants of the vehicle were evaluated by EMS on the scene but refused transport to the hospital. Units remained at the scene for several hours as crews worked to clear the area and assist with safety checks alon…

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by Zak Failla
Fredericksburg, VA
Breaking News
Hot Dog! Fredericksburg Firefighter Pulls Pup From Fiery Garage, Shares Sweet Reunion Hot Dog! Fredericksburg Firefighter Pulls Pup From Fiery Garage, Shares Sweet Reunion Hot Dog! Fredericksburg Firefighter Pulls Pup From Fiery Garage, Shares Sweet Reunion
Hot Dog! Fredericksburg Firefighter Pulls Pup From Fiery Garage, Shares Sweet Reunion A Virginia firefighter became a hero twice over Monday morning — once battling flames, and again reuniting a dog with its relieved owner. Firefighters rushed to the 2000 block of Princess Anne Street around 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 10, after reports of heavy smoke coming from garage bays behind the old Coca-Cola building in Fredericksburg, city officials said. Crews arrived to find active flames tearing through two connected garage units, the Fredericksburg Fire Department said in a statement. Multiple hose lines were deployed as firefighters cut holes in the roof to ventilate the thick, black …

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by Zak Failla
Sterling, VA
Breaking News
Eighteen Hurt At Dulles International Airport After Mobile Lounge Crash: Reports (DEVELOPING) Eighteen Hurt At Dulles International Airport After Mobile Lounge Crash: Reports (DEVELOPING) Eighteen Hurt At Dulles International Airport After Mobile Lounge Crash: Reports (DEVELOPING)
Eighteen Hurt At Dulles International Airport After Mobile Lounge Crash: Reports (Developing) More than a dozen people were reportedly injured at Dulles International Airport on Monday afternoon after a "people mover" was involved in a crash while prepping to bring passengers to a gate. According to multiple reports, 18 people were injured when the crash was reported at around 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 10 amid the ongoing government shutdown. None of the injuries are believed to be life-threatening, authorities said. Airport operations were not impacted by the incident.  This is a developing story. Check Daily Voice for updates.

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by Zak Failla
Towson, MD
Breaking News
Four-Alarm Fire Erupts In Baltimore’s Hampden Neighborhood As Crews Battle Blaze (DEVELOPING) Four-Alarm Fire Erupts In Baltimore’s Hampden Neighborhood As Crews Battle Blaze (DEVELOPING) Four-Alarm Fire Erupts In Baltimore’s Hampden Neighborhood As Crews Battle Blaze (DEVELOPING)
Four-Alarm Fire Erupts In Baltimore’s Hampden Neighborhood As Crews Battle Blaze (Developing) A massive four-alarm fire tore through part of Baltimore’s Hampden neighborhood Monday evening, drawing a large emergency response as firefighters worked to get the blaze under control. The Baltimore City Fire Department said crews were called to the 3300 block of Keswick Road around 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 10, for reports of a working fire that quickly escalated as flames spread through the area. Fire officials confirmed the incident had reached four alarms, with dozens of firefighters on scene from multiple companies. “Crews are working diligently to contain the blaze and ensure the safet…

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by Zak Failla
Stafford, VA
Breaking News
Drunk Stafford Man Loses It, Punches Deputies After Refusing To Leave Home: Sheriff Drunk Stafford Man Loses It, Punches Deputies After Refusing To Leave Home: Sheriff Drunk Stafford Man Loses It, Punches Deputies After Refusing To Leave Home: Sheriff
Drunk Stafford Man Loses It, Punches Deputies After Refusing To Leave Home: Sheriff A 21-year-old man from Virginia is behind bars after deputies say he attacked multiple officers while drunk in Stafford County. Deputies were called to Edwards Drive around 4:16 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 9, for a report of a disturbance involving a man who showed up intoxicated and refused to leave, according to the sheriff's office. The suspect, later identified as Bradlee Sheedy, was found walking along Deacon Road by a sergeant, who said Sheedy was showing “clear signs of intoxication.” When deputies tried to take him into custody, Sheedy allegedly resisted arrest — and things only got worse…

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by Zak Failla
Arlington, VA
Obituaries
Educator, Godfather Mourn 17-Year-Old Tristan Johnson Killed In DC Shooting: ‘Gone Too Soon’ Educator, Godfather Mourn 17-Year-Old Tristan Johnson Killed In DC Shooting: ‘Gone Too Soon’ Educator, Godfather Mourn 17-Year-Old Tristan Johnson Killed In DC Shooting: ‘Gone Too Soon’
Educator, Godfather Mourn 17-Year-Old Tristan Johnson Killed In DC Shooting: ‘Gone Too Soon’ Tristan Johnson’s life was just beginning when it was cut short by gunfire in Southeast DC. The 17-year-old was killed on Saturday, Nov. 8, in what loved ones are calling a senseless act of violence that has left family, friends, and mentors grieving across the District. Davian Morgan, an educator who said he met Tristan when the boy was in first grade, described him as more than a student — he was family. “As an educator, nothing prepares you for the experience of losing a student — especially the one you were the closest to,” Morgan wrote in a Facebook post. “I met my godson, Tristan, wh…

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