Fairfax, VA
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TikToker Constructing Tunnel System Underneath Her Virginia Home TikToker Constructing Tunnel System Underneath Her Virginia Home
TikToker Constructing Tunnel System Underneath Her Virginia Home A Virginia resident who gained a TikTok following for documenting the construction of a tunnel in her home says she's optimistic about the future after the town put a temporary stop work order on the project. The woman goes by Kala on the app, identifies as an engineer and appears to do all of the work on her underground tunnel system by herself. FOX5 identified her as a Herndon resident. The project began in August 2022, Kala said in a video that had 8M views as of press time. It features a 30-foot entrance and a main chamber 22 feet under ground. Kala details all of the issues the r…

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by Cecilia Levine
Reading, PA
Real Estate
Exploring the Real Estate Landscape in Pennsylvania: The Surprising Link Between Home Values an Exploring the Real Estate Landscape in Pennsylvania: The Surprising Link Between Home Values an
Exploring the Real Estate Landscape in Pennsylvania: The Surprising Link Between Home Values an In the ever-evolving real estate market of Pennsylvania, particularly in the vibrant area of King of Prussia, homeowners and potential buyers are increasingly recognizing the importance of every aspect of a property, including seemingly minor details like garage doors. This is where the expertise of Capital Garage Door Repair, a leading name in garage door services, becomes invaluable. The Real Estate Boom in Pennsylvania Pennsylvania's real estate market has been experiencing a significant boom, with areas like King of Prussia leading the charge. Known for its excellent shopping centers, t…

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Glen Burnie, MD
Lifestyle
Happy Birthdays Lead Retired Firefighter To $50K Maryland Lottery Jackpot Happy Birthdays Lead Retired Firefighter To $50K Maryland Lottery Jackpot
Happy Birthdays Lead Retired Firefighter To $50K Maryland Lottery Jackpot A happy birthday came early for an Anne Arundel County man who won a five-figure prize playing some familiar numbers. "Happy Birthdays!" as he will forever be known, is celebrating after winning a $50,000 "Bonus Match 5" top prize by using the birthdays of he and his family members. The retired 61-year-old firefighter - who decided to remain anonymous - explained to Lottery officials that he played the same three lines of numbers for 20 years, which are the combinations of different birthdays of family members. It took two decades, but the strategy finally paid off big time for the Pasaden…

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by Zak Failla
Kingston, NY
Real Estate
Brand-New TV Show Helps Families Find Their Hudson Valley Dream Homes Brand-New TV Show Helps Families Find Their Hudson Valley Dream Homes
Brand-New TV Show Helps Families Find Their Hudson Valley Dream Homes Television’s newest home improvement show will feature a familiar backdrop to New Yorkers. HGTV’s “Small Town Potential” will follow along as life partners Davina Thomasula and Kristin Leitheuser help families find - and renovate - their dream homes in the Hudson Valley. In each episode, real estate agent and designer Thomasula comes up with a “timeless design plan” complemented by the area’s natural surroundings, while contractor Leitheuser brings the vision to life with her master carpenter dad Don, according to the network. The couple is no stranger to the region. Leitheuser grew up in…

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by Michael Mashburn
Lynn, MA
Lifestyle
'Blessed' Haverhill Man Says $1 Million Win Was Thanks To Attending Easter Mass 'Blessed' Haverhill Man Says $1 Million Win Was Thanks To Attending Easter Mass
'Blessed' Haverhill Man Says $1 Million Win Was Thanks To Attending Easter Mass A newly-minted lottery winner credited his windfall to a higher power and plans to use his new chunk of change to install a swimming pool.  Edward Richards won $1 million in the “Billion Dollar Extravaganza” instant ticket game and said he was inspired to buy the ticket after being blessed with holy water at Easter Mass on Saturday, April 8, according to the Massachusetts State Lottery.  Richards bought the ticket at Richdale Convenience, located on West Main Street in Georgetown. He said he would not have gone to that specific store had he not gone to the Easter service…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Dorchester, MA
Business
Boston Man Claims Winning $100K Mass Cash Prize 11 Days Before Expiration Boston Man Claims Winning $100K Mass Cash Prize 11 Days Before Expiration
Boston Man Claims Winning $100K Mass Cash Prize 11 Days Before Expiration One Boston resident is counting his blessings – and his money – after narrowly missing the deadline to claim his $100,000 lottery prize, officials said. John Butler, of West Roxbury, said he bought his winning ticket and several others before going to Florida last year, the Massachusetts State Lottery reports.  Butler put the tickets in a drawer and never looked at them again until last week when his wife told him about the unclaimed Mass Cash prize. He searched his house, found the winning ticket and claimed his prize 11 days before it was set to expire, lottery officials said. “We a…

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by David Cifarelli
Allentown, PA
Business
New Lehigh Home Depot To Open By Summer 2023 New Lehigh Home Depot To Open By Summer 2023
New Lehigh Home Depot To Open By Summer 2023 A new Home Depot is slated to open in Lehigh County sometime in summer 2023, developers have announced.  Workers broke ground at the site of the new store in Lower Macungie Township on Monday, Nov. 14, said development company RD Management.  The 136,000-square-foot store will include a full garden department, and will be part of the proposed Macungie Crossing community shopping center near the intersection of Hamilton Boulevard and Grange Road, the developers said.  “The Home Depot opening at Macungie Crossing is a great win for local community members needing a c…

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by Mac Bullock
Arlington, VA
Police & Fire
Peeping Tom Caught Illegally Installing Hidden Camera Inside DC Home, Police Say Peeping Tom Caught Illegally Installing Hidden Camera Inside DC Home, Police Say
Peeping Tom Caught Illegally Installing Hidden Camera Inside DC Home, Police Say A 41-year-old self-employed contractor is facing charges after authorities say he installed a hidden camera inside a DC home. The incidents happened between Monday, June 20, and Thursday, June 23 on the 1100 block of 3rd Street in Southwest, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. Eddy Giron, of Hyattsville, Maryland, was hired to complete home improvement and remodeling work at the home when he placed the camera without the victims' knowledge, police said. One of the residents eventually found the hidden camera and contacted the police. An arrest warrant was then issued for…

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by Nicole Acosta
Towson, MD
Lifestyle
Sparks Family In Need Of Pricey Window Repairs Gets Lucky With Mega Lottery Win Sparks Family In Need Of Pricey Window Repairs Gets Lucky With Mega Lottery Win
Sparks Family In Need Of Pricey Window Repairs Gets Lucky With Mega Lottery Win A Sparks family is no longer wondering how they will fix their home after winning a $172,210 progressive jackpot with the Maryland Lottery, officials announce. The 62-year-old player has had luck on lottery scratch-offs a few times, but nothing like his win in the FAST PLAY High Roller Blackjack game, states the Maryland Lottery. The soon-to-be retiree bought his lucky ticket at Royal Farms #185 in Parkton after having an interesting conversation with the store owner a few weeks prior. “It is funny because the owner told me, ‘I want you to win so I can get a big banner,’” he recalled. The …

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by Annie DeVoe
Rye, NY
Police & Fire
Fraudsters Posing As Door-To-Door Salespeople, Rye Police Warn Fraudsters Posing As Door-To-Door Salespeople, Rye Police Warn
Fraudsters Posing As Door-To-Door Salespeople, Rye Police Warn Police issued an alert to Westchester County residents about a common scam where individuals pose as door-to-door salespeople. The City of Rye Police Department made the announcement on Tuesday, Aug. 16. "With so many residents doing home improvements we have a lot of contractors in our area," police said. "With the optic of our neighborhoods filled with contractors we want to make sure you don’t let your guard down and become the victim of a scam." Police said scammers often claim to be salespeople for a construction company or contractors with extra supplies and say they can offer a good…

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by Nicole Valinote
Brookfield, CT
Police & Fire
Fairfield County Man Busted For Renovating Home Without Contractor's License, Police Say Fairfield County Man Busted For Renovating Home Without Contractor's License, Police Say
Fairfield County Man Busted For Renovating Home Without Contractor's License, Police Say A Fairfield County man has been arrested for allegedly renovating an area home without a contractor's license, or getting the permits or inspections. John Tate, age 65, of Weston, was arrested on Wednesday, Jan. 26, by Wilton Police for performing the renovations on a Wilton home. His arrest is the result of an investigation related to extensive remodeling work on the victim's residence, Wilton Police said. Tate is alleged to have completed work without a home improvement contractor's license, without obtaining appropriate permits, and violating other provisions of home improvement la…

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by Kathy Reakes
Brookfield, CT
News
CT Business Owner Accused Of Failing To Refund Payment CT Business Owner Accused Of Failing To Refund Payment
CT Business Owner Accused Of Failing To Refund Payment The owner of a Connecticut pool company has been arrested for allegedly failing to refund money for a home improvement within 10 days. Windham County resident Brian Roy, age 40, the owner of Roy's Pools of Canterbury, was arrested on Monday, Jan. 24 after turning himself in to state police on a warrant. According to the Connecticut State Police, Roy was charged with failure to refund payment for a home improvement within 10 days of a written request following an investigation conducted by the state Department of Consumer Protection Roy was processed without incident, held on a court i…

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by Kathy Reakes