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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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Business
Wayback Burgers Fires Up Gooey ‘Cheeeesy’ Burgers, Loaded Fries At New Virginia Mall Spot Wayback Burgers Fires Up Gooey ‘Cheeeesy’ Burgers, Loaded Fries At New Virginia Mall Spot
Wayback Burgers Fires Up Gooey ‘Cheeeesy’ Burgers, Loaded Fries At New Virginia Mall Spot Burgers. Shakes. Fries. Repeat. Wayback Burgers is getting ready to flip its first patties in Newport News as the popular burger chain opens its third Virginia location on Friday, May 9, inside Patrick Henry Mall. The new eatery — located at 12300 Jefferson Ave — brings 25 new jobs to the city and marks another step in the brand’s sizzling expansion along the East Coast.  "Featuring a dedicated order counter and access to shared seating, this location is designed for quick, satisfying meals in a vibrant food court environment—perfect for guests on the go or those looking to enjoy a ca…

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Obituaries
Veteran Arlington Firefighter Dies Suddenly: ‘He Made Everyone Around Him Better’ Veteran Arlington Firefighter Dies Suddenly: ‘He Made Everyone Around Him Better’
Veteran Arlington Firefighter Dies Suddenly: ‘He Made Everyone Around Him Better’ Firefighter Lloyd Edwards always showed up. On the job. In the gym. For his crew. For his friends. For his family. Now, they’re all showing up for him. The Arlington County Fire Department is mourning the sudden loss of one of its own after the unexpected death of Edwards on Monday, May 5, leaving a deep void in the firehouse, and a community heartbroken. “Beloved by all, Firefighter Edwards was known for his kindness, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to service,” department officials said. “He will be profoundly missed.” We’re heartbroken by the loss of Firefighter Lloyd Edwa…

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Police & Fire
Virginia Teen Assaulted Mom, Little Sister, Charged With Abduction: Police Virginia Teen Assaulted Mom, Little Sister, Charged With Abduction: Police
Virginia Teen Assaulted Mom, Little Sister, Charged With Abduction: Police A 14-year-old boy in Virginia is facing abduction and assault charges after police say he attacked his mother and younger sister inside their Woodbridge home. Officers with the Prince William County Police Department were called to a house on Home Guard Drive around 3:55 p.m. on Monday, May 5, for a reported domestic disturbance. The investigation found that the teen had been arguing with his 50-year-old mother and 10-year-old sister when the situation turned violent. According to police, he assaulted both before blocking them from leaving the room. At some point, the teen left briefly, on…

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News
Historic Gravestones Toppled In ‘Heartbreaking’ Vandalism At Fredericksburg Cemetery Historic Gravestones Toppled In ‘Heartbreaking’ Vandalism At Fredericksburg Cemetery
Historic Gravestones Toppled In ‘Heartbreaking’ Vandalism At Fredericksburg Cemetery Karma is coming for some suspects who defaced a historic Virginia cemetery.  Vandals damaged or toppled more than a dozen gravestones—some belonging to former Fredericksburg mayors and marked with religious symbols—in what officials are calling a “heartbreaking” act of destruction. The incident at Fredericksburg City Cemetery occurred during the night of Saturday, May 3 or early morning of May 4, according to cemetery officials.  More than 15 gravestones were damaged or knocked over, with repair costs estimated to exceed $20,000. Some of the costly damage at the Frederick…

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Police & Fire
Mercedes Stolen From Planet Fitness While Owner Worked Out In Silver Spring: Police Mercedes Stolen From Planet Fitness While Owner Worked Out In Silver Spring: Police
Mercedes Stolen From Planet Fitness While Owner Worked Out In Silver Spring: Police A wanted 21-year-old Maryland man is facing charges after allegedly stealing a Mercedes-Benz while the owner was working out at a Planet Fitness in Montgomery County, according to police. Jason Ronil Medrano Reyes, of Silver Spring, was arrested on Tuesday, May 6, in connection with the theft of a 2019 Mercedes-Benz, the Montgomery County Department of Police announced. Detectives say Medrano Reyes broke into a locker at the Planet Fitness on Randolph Road in Silver Spring on Sunday, May 4, while the victim was exercising.  He reportedly stole personal items, including the victim’s ca…

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Schools
Stafford Mother Follows Student Onto School Bus, Attacks Her In Front Of Kids, Sheriff Says Stafford Mother Follows Student Onto School Bus, Attacks Her In Front Of Kids, Sheriff Says
Stafford Mother Follows Student Onto School Bus, Attacks Her In Front Of Kids, Sheriff Says A Virginia mother is facing criminal charges after deputies say she followed a young girl onto a school bus and assaulted her during a heated confrontation caught on camera. The incident happened around 9 a.m. on Wednesday, May 7, at a bus stop near Winding Creek Elementary School, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. Google Maps street view School staff contacted law enforcement after learning about the incident, which reportedly began with an ongoing issue between two juveniles — one of whom was the daughter of the suspect. Instead of letting school officials or administr…

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News
200+ Pounds Of Marijuana Worth $875K Seized At Baltimore Port, Bound For Belgium: CBP 200+ Pounds Of Marijuana Worth $875K Seized At Baltimore Port, Bound For Belgium: CBP
200+ Pounds Of Marijuana Worth $875K Seized At Baltimore Port, Bound For Belgium: CBP A massive shipment of marijuana — more than 200 pounds — was intercepted at a Baltimore air cargo facility before it could make its way to Belgium, federal officials announced. According to US Customs and Border Protection, officers discovered 155 vacuum-sealed packages of marijuana during an inspection of air cargo manifested as “brace overalls for men / heavy duty workwear bib.” The weed was seized at the airport. US Customs and Border Protection Instead, officers found 91.3 kilograms — or 201 pounds and five ounces — of high-quality marijuana. The load had an estimated stree…

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Police & Fire
15-Year-Old Killed In Baltimore Shooting; Three Charged With Murder: Police 15-Year-Old Killed In Baltimore Shooting; Three Charged With Murder: Police
15-Year-Old Killed In Baltimore Shooting; Three Charged With Murder: Police Three suspects have been charged with murder in connection with the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old boy in Maryland, police announced. Darrell Williams, 34, Zion Wimbish, 19, and Ra'Shawn Smith, 19, were arrested by Baltimore Police for the May 7 murder of John Lewis, a 15-year-old boy who was found shot in the city’s Eastern District. The shooting happened around 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday, near the 3500 block of Brehms Lane, according to police. Eastern District officers were already responding to a separate call when they heard gunfire in the area. A 19-year-old man was found at the scene …

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Police & Fire
SWAT Standoff With Armed Man In Crisis Shuts Down Route 29 In Virginia SWAT Standoff With Armed Man In Crisis Shuts Down Route 29 In Virginia
SWAT Standoff With Armed Man In Crisis Shuts Down Route 29 In Virginia An armed man in mental crisis who fled a crash scene surrendered after a multi-agency standoff that shut down part of Route 29 for hours, Virginia authorities said. The incident began around 2:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 8, when Culpeper County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a single-vehicle crash on Route 29, according to Sheriff Timothy W. Chilton. When deputies arrived, they found the crashed vehicle — but the driver was gone, and a large amount of blood was discovered inside. Drones and a Fairfax County police helicopter were deployed by investigators and the man was found in the woods n…

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Police & Fire
Woman Killed, Passenger Airlifted To Hospital After Violent Route 13 MD Crash: State Police Woman Killed, Passenger Airlifted To Hospital After Violent Route 13 MD Crash: State Police
Woman Killed, Passenger Airlifted To Hospital After Violent Route 13 MD Crash: State Police A woman is dead and another person was flown to shock trauma after a violent two-car crash shut down a major highway in Maryland, state police said. Troopers were called around 5:21 p.m. on Wednesday, May 7, to Ocean Highway (Route 13) at Flower Hill Church Road, according to Maryland State Police. A Kia Soul, driven by a 72-year-old woman, was trying to cross southbound Route 13 when it was struck by a Jeep, causing major damage. The driver of the Kia was pronounced dead at the scene. One passenger in the Kia was flown by the Maryland State Police Aviation Command to R Adams Cowley Shock…

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