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Zak Failla

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zfailla@dailyvoice.com

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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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First Case Of Bird Flu At Commercial Broiler Farm In Maryland Confirmed First Case Of Bird Flu At Commercial Broiler Farm In Maryland Confirmed
First Case Of Bird Flu At Commercial Broiler Farm In Maryland Confirmed A highly contagious strain of avian influenza has reached a commercial broiler farm in Worcester County, making it the first confirmed case in the area and the ninth on the Delmarva Peninsula, agricultural officials announced. The Maryland Department of Agriculture reported the presumptive positive case of H5 avian influenza this week, marking the fifth infected commercial poultry farm on the Eastern Shore and the sixth in the state following a backyard flock case in Montgomery County. In total, nine commercial poultry farms in the Delmarva region—including two in Kent County, Delaware, and…

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Police & Fire
Three-Alarm Warehouse Fire Erupts In Lorton (DEVELOPING) Three-Alarm Warehouse Fire Erupts In Lorton (DEVELOPING)
Three-Alarm Warehouse Fire Erupts In Lorton (Developing) A massive three-alarm fire tore through a warehouse in Lorton, sending plumes of thick smoke into the air as dozens of firefighters battled to bring it under control, officials said. Fairfax County Fire and Rescue crews were called to the 8100 block of Terminal Road before 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 6, after receiving reports of a large blaze at the commercial facility. Units arrived to find heavy smoke pouring from the building.  Firefighters quickly worked to contain the flames, and after an intense effort, the fire was brought under control, officials said. No injuries were reported.…

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Business
Middleburg Pizzeria Wages Unexpected Battle After Pipe Bursts, Asbestos Uncovered Middleburg Pizzeria Wages Unexpected Battle After Pipe Bursts, Asbestos Uncovered
Middleburg Pizzeria Wages Unexpected Battle After Pipe Bursts, Asbestos Uncovered A small-town pizza shop that has been serving up slices for 35 years in Loudoun County is facing an unexpected crisis, and the community is coming together to help keep its doors open. Teddy’s Pizza & Subs, a family-owned favorite that has been a local staple for decades in Middleburg, was forced to shut down indefinitely after burst pipes flooded the restaurant, causing major damage and exposing asbestos in the walls and ceiling, the owners' family said. Damage at Teddy's Pizza & Subs  GoFundMe Unfortunately we will be closed for the next few days until we can get …

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Police & Fire
Accokeek Man Shoots, Kills Girlfriend During Argument In Fort Washington: Police Accokeek Man Shoots, Kills Girlfriend During Argument In Fort Washington: Police
Accokeek Man Shoots, Kills Girlfriend During Argument In Fort Washington: Police A domestic dispute in Prince George’s County ended in deadly gunfire, leaving a woman dead and her boyfriend behind bars, police said. David Wilson Jr., 31, of Accokeek, has been charged with first- and second-degree murder after allegedly shooting and killing his girlfriend, 37-year-old Edna Lyles, inside her Fort Washington home. Officers from the Prince George’s County Police Department responded to the 15700 block of Livingston Road around 12:15 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 5, for a reported shooting, officials said. When they arrived, they found Lyles suffering from multiple gunshot wounds…

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Police & Fire
Staffers Recognize Armed Pharmacy Robber In Havre de Grace: Cops Staffers Recognize Armed Pharmacy Robber In Havre de Grace: Cops
Staffers Recognize Armed Pharmacy Robber In Havre de Grace: Cops A Maryland man accused of stealing from a pharmacy didn’t get far after staff immediately recognized him and helped police track him down, authorities said. Officers arrested Garrett Guzik, 41, of Aberdeen, on Wednesday, Feb. 5 after he allegedly attempted to rob Citizens Pharmacy Services at 415 Market St. in Havre de Grace, according to police. Police responded to a 911 call shortly after 11:30 a.m. for an attempted robbery at the facility.  When officers arrived just minutes later, staff members provided a clothing description that matched a suspect from a robbery the day…

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Police & Fire
Chantilly Burglar Steals Church Donation Box, Money From School: Cops Chantilly Burglar Steals Church Donation Box, Money From School: Cops
Chantilly Burglar Steals Church Donation Box, Money From School: Cops A Chantilly man is facing serious charges after allegedly stealing a donation box from a church and burglarizing a school, authorities said. Fairfax County Police arrested Thomas Hamilton, 58, after responding to a larceny report at a church in the 13800 block of Poplar Tree Road on Jan. 30. Hamilton allegedly walked into the church and stole a donation box filled with money before fleeing the scene, a spokesperson for the department said. Officers quickly located him nearby, and after a short foot chase, he was taken into custody. During their investigation, detectives linked Hamilton to …

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Lifestyle
Winning Numbers For Wednesday, Feb. 5 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $113M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Wednesday, Feb. 5 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $113M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Wednesday, Feb. 5 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $113M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Wednesday, Feb. 5 Powerball drawing. The estimated jackpot is $113 million with a $51.2 million cash option. If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Saturday, Feb 8. The winning numbers for Wednesday's drawing were 19-27-30-50-62 with a Powerball of 14 and the Power Play was 3X. Lottery players have a 1 in 292,201,338 chance of winning a Powerball jackpot by matching all five balls plus the Powerball, according to officials. Prizes then range from $1 millio…

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Schools
Schools Schedule Delays In Virginia With Snow, Ice Storm Incoming Schools Schedule Delays In Virginia With Snow, Ice Storm Incoming
Schools Schedule Delays In Virginia With Snow, Ice Storm Incoming With a snow and ice storm expected to batter Maryland and Virginia, some schools announced that there would be delayed openings in the region on Thursday, Feb. 4.  Among the schools reported to be closed include:  Arlington County Public Schools: 2 hours delayed arrival; Barrie School: Delayed 2 hours; Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School: 2 hours delayed arrival; Clarke County Public Schools: Delayed 2 hours; Culpeper County Public Schools: Delayed 2 hours; Fairfax Baptist Temple Academy: Delayed 2 hours; Fairfax Christian School: Delayed 2 hours; Fairfax County Public Schools: …

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Schools
Teacher Breaking Up Fight Assaulted By Student In Charles County, Sheriff Says Teacher Breaking Up Fight Assaulted By Student In Charles County, Sheriff Says
Teacher Breaking Up Fight Assaulted By Student In Charles County, Sheriff Says A teacher was assaulted during a classroom argument at Robert D. Stethem Educational Center, setting off a chaotic series of events that ended with multiple students facing discipline, authorities said. The incident unfolded on Wednesday, Feb. 5, when two students got into an argument inside a classroom, according to the Charles County Sheriff's Office.  During the dispute, one of the students grabbed the teacher by the arm and pushed her against a wall, officials said. The other student involved in the argument left the room, while an administrator escorted the aggressor toward the f…

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News
Final Victim Of DC Plane Crash Identified Final Victim Of DC Plane Crash Identified
Final Victim Of DC Plane Crash Identified Authorities have confirmed the recovery and positive identification of all 67 victims from the tragic aircraft collision over the Potomac River, marking a major step in bringing closure to grieving families, they say. The Unified Command announced the update on Feb. 5, stating that efforts will now shift toward clearing the remaining wreckage from the waterway. "Our thoughts are with the victims’ families as they endure this heartbreaking loss," officials said. "We offer our deepest condolences and remain steadfast in our commitment to supporting them through this difficult time." While al…

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