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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Alexandria, VA
Breaking News
Alexandria Man Exposed Himself, Made Lewd Gestures At Gainesville Shopping Center: Police Alexandria Man Exposed Himself, Made Lewd Gestures At Gainesville Shopping Center: Police Alexandria Man Exposed Himself, Made Lewd Gestures At Gainesville Shopping Center: Police
Alexandria Man Exposed Himself, Made Lewd Gestures At Gainesville Shopping Center: Police A Northern Virginia man is facing charges after police say he exposed himself and made lewd gestures in a busy shopping center parking lot earlier this month. The incident happened around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, at the Virginia Gateway shopping center on Gateway Center Drive in Gainesville, according to Prince William County Police. Investigators said the man — later identified as 34-year-old Stephen Daniel Howell of Alexandria — was sitting in a vehicle when he “exposed himself and made inappropriate gestures in view of other customers.” The car drove off before officers arrived, an…

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Fairfax, VA
Breaking News
‘Gym Rat Gone Rogue’: Serial Locker Thief Busted After 140 Warrants, Fairfax Police Say ‘Gym Rat Gone Rogue’: Serial Locker Thief Busted After 140 Warrants, Fairfax Police Say ‘Gym Rat Gone Rogue’: Serial Locker Thief Busted After 140 Warrants, Fairfax Police Say
‘Gym Rat Gone Rogue’: Serial Locker Thief Busted After 140 Warrants, Fairfax Police Say He hit gyms across Northern Virginia and beyond — now, police say his workout routine is over. After months of investigation, a Maryland man wanted on nearly 140 warrants for stealing from gyms across the region has been arrested, authorities announced Tuesday. Thanks to the coordinated efforts of the Metropolitan Police Department and the Fairfax County Police Department’s Fugitive Tracking and Apprehension Team, 50-year-old Robert Brockington was located and taken into custody on Oct. 23 in Washington, DC, police said. According to detectives, Brockington targeted fitness centers across …

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Lexington Park, MD
Breaking News
Man Found Holding Gun After Argument Turns Deadly Outside Lexington Park Home, Sheriff Says Man Found Holding Gun After Argument Turns Deadly Outside Lexington Park Home, Sheriff Says Man Found Holding Gun After Argument Turns Deadly Outside Lexington Park Home, Sheriff Says
Man Found Holding Gun After Argument Turns Deadly Outside Lexington Park Home, Sheriff Says An argument turned deadly outside a Maryland home overnight, landing a 58-year-old man behind bars, authorities announced. David Scott Jones is facing multiple murder charges in connection with a fatal shooting reported in Lexington Park, according to the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office. At around 6:40 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 27, deputies were called to the 21000 block of Bellevue Court in Lexington Park to investigate a reported assault in progress where shots were fired. Upon arrival, deputies found a man dead near the driveway of an area home, as Jones stood nearby holding a handgun. O…

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Eldersburg, MD
On Your Side
Free Wendy’s For A Year Up For Grabs At Eldersburg Grand Opening Free Wendy’s For A Year Up For Grabs At Eldersburg Grand Opening Free Wendy’s For A Year Up For Grabs At Eldersburg Grand Opening
Free Wendy’s For A Year Up For Grabs At Eldersburg Grand Opening Eldersburg burger lovers are getting something to celebrate — and maybe a year’s worth of free Frostys to go with it. Flynn Group LP, Wendy’s largest franchisee, is opening its brand-new Eldersburg restaurant at 1702 Liberty Road, with a grand opening celebration planned for Saturday, Nov. 1.  The first 100 guests in line at 10:30 a.m. will score free Wendy’s for a year, the company announced. The newly built 2,600-square-foot restaurant officially opened earlier this month and is already bringing 45 new jobs to Carroll County. “We’re thrilled to continue growing in the Baltimore met…

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Rockville, MD
Breaking News
Bomb Threat Forces Evacuation At Rockville Medical Office; Teen Charged: Police Bomb Threat Forces Evacuation At Rockville Medical Office; Teen Charged: Police Bomb Threat Forces Evacuation At Rockville Medical Office; Teen Charged: Police
Bomb Threat Forces Evacuation At Rockville Medical Office; Teen Charged: Police A 17-year-old is facing multiple charges after police say he called in a bomb threat that forced a full evacuation at a Maryland medical building last week. Montgomery County police said the threat targeted Rockville Internal Medicine, located in the 1200 block of Seven Locks Road, just before 9:45 a.m. on Thursday, October 23. According to investigators, the office received two phone calls at 9:40 a.m. and 9:42 a.m. from what was believed to be the same person, stating there was a bomb in the building. The threat prompted a large emergency response and evacuation, as officers from Montgom…

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Towson, MD
Breaking News
Former Baltimore County Nurse Charged With Raping Patient At Sheppard Pratt: Police Former Baltimore County Nurse Charged With Raping Patient At Sheppard Pratt: Police Former Baltimore County Nurse Charged With Raping Patient At Sheppard Pratt: Police
Former Baltimore County Nurse Charged With Raping Patient At Sheppard Pratt: Police A former nurse is facing rape and other charges following an investigation in Maryland, authorities announced. Detectives from the Baltimore County Police Department’s Crimes Against Children Unit arrested 35-year-old Michael Cabanalan following an investigation into claims that he abused his victim while they were being treated at Sheppard Pratt. Specifically, Cabanalan was charged with second-degree rape and other sex offenses. Cabanalan, who was employed as a nurse, is being held at the Baltimore County Detention Center without bond. No additional details have been released by the…

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Frederick, MD
On Your Side
Jim Belushi Brings High Life To Frederick — Dines At One Of Area's Favorite Restaurants Jim Belushi Brings High Life To Frederick — Dines At One Of Area's Favorite Restaurants Jim Belushi Brings High Life To Frederick — Dines At One Of Area's Favorite Restaurants
Jim Belushi Brings High Life To Frederick — Dines At One Of Area's Favorite Restaurants Maryland had a brush with Hollywood over the weekend when actor, comedian, and cannabis farmer Jim Belushi spent the day making the rounds — signing autographs at a local dispensary before sitting down for a hearty Italian meal at one of Frederick's favorite restaurants. The "According to Jim" star, who’s now just as well known for his Oregon-based cannabis company, Belushi’s Farm, surprised fans at Sweet Buds Dispensary in Frederick during a Saturday meet-and-greet event.  Jim Belushi had a good weekend in Maryland. Sweet Bud Dispensary Photos shared by the shop show Belushi chatting…

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Alexandria, VA
Obituaries
‘Tragically Taken From Us’: Virginia Family Mourns Kory Anding After Alexandria Shooting ‘Tragically Taken From Us’: Virginia Family Mourns Kory Anding After Alexandria Shooting ‘Tragically Taken From Us’: Virginia Family Mourns Kory Anding After Alexandria Shooting
‘Tragically Taken From Us’: Virginia Family Mourns Kory Anding After Alexandria Shooting A Virginia man is behind bars after police say he shot and killed another man during a domestic dispute involving his sister late Saturday night. Detectives with the Alexandria Police Department have charged 26-year-old Damontie James with second-degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, officials announced Monday. Police said James is accused of shooting 29-year-old Kory Anding, also of Alexandria, during a domestic dispute involving James’ sister. Officers responded to the 3400 block of Berkeley Street around 10:56 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, for reports of gunfire. W…

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Stafford, VA
Breaking News
Stafford Man Found Passed Out At Green Light With Tequila Bottle Beside Him: Sheriff Stafford Man Found Passed Out At Green Light With Tequila Bottle Beside Him: Sheriff Stafford Man Found Passed Out At Green Light With Tequila Bottle Beside Him: Sheriff
Stafford Man Found Passed Out At Green Light With Tequila Bottle Beside Him: Sheriff A Virginia man was arrested after deputies said they found him slumped over the steering wheel — foot on the brake, car in gear, and an open bottle of tequila beside him — at a green light early Saturday morning. The incident happened around 2:10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at the intersection of Courthouse Road and Richmond Highway, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to a report of an intoxicated driver and found a vehicle stopped at a green light, officials said. The driver was still behind the wheel, unresponsive, with his foot on the brake while the car r…

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Columbia, MD
Breaking News
Maryland Shook! Small Earthquake Hits Howard County, USGS Confirms Maryland Shook! Small Earthquake Hits Howard County, USGS Confirms Maryland Shook! Small Earthquake Hits Howard County, USGS Confirms
Maryland Shook! Small Earthquake Hits Howard County, USGS Confirms Did you feel it? A small earthquake rocked Maryland on Monday afternoon, officials confirmed. The USGS reported a magnitude 2.5 earthquake east of Riverside, which was later confirmed by officials in Howard County. "We have confirmed that a magnitude 2.5 earthquake occurred in Howard County, in the Columbia/Savage area, per the United States Geological Survey (USGS)," officials said. "Police and Fire are aware of the situation and are surveying for any potential damage. Please only call 911 in the event of an emergency." We have confirmed that a 2.5 magnitude earthquake has occurred i…

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