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Two $1M NJ Lottery Tickets Sold Just Days Apart At Wawa, Liquor Store Two $1M NJ Lottery Tickets Sold Just Days Apart At Wawa, Liquor Store Two $1M NJ Lottery Tickets Sold Just Days Apart At Wawa, Liquor Store
Two $1M NJ Lottery Tickets Sold Just Days Apart At Wawa, Liquor Store Two New Jersey Lottery players became $1 million winners just two days apart, with the lucky tickets sold at a Wawa and local liquor store. The first $1 million ticket, for the $100 Million Diamond Dazzler Scratch-Off game, was sold Wednesday, Oct. 14, at the Wawa at 3600 Route 9 in Old Bridge, according to the New Jersey Lottery. Two days later, on Friday, Oct. 16, another $1 million winning ticket was sold for the Black Opal 7's Scratch-Off game at Mak on Main Liquors, located at 1500 Main St. in Asbury Park. The two million-dollar prizes were among 13 New Jersey Lottery wins of at least…

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by Cecilia Levine

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Tropical Smoothie Cafe Plans New CT Locations In Major Northeast Expansion Tropical Smoothie Cafe Plans New CT Locations In Major Northeast Expansion Tropical Smoothie Cafe Plans New CT Locations In Major Northeast Expansion
Tropical Smoothie Cafe Plans New CT Locations In Major Northeast Expansion Tropical Smoothie Cafe is expanding across the Northeast with plans to open 40 new restaurants in New York and Connecticut. The fast-casual restaurant chain announced a new development agreement with franchisee Aurify Kingstar in a news release on Monday, Oct. 19. The deal will bring new locations to the Albany area, Westchester County, The Bronx, and western Connecticut. The first new cafe is expected to open in early 2027, but specific locations and opening dates haven't been announced. "New York and Connecticut represent tremendous growth opportunities for Tropical Smoothie Cafe and ref…

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by Chris Spiker
Massapequa, NY
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Massapequa Scores Big Victory For Chiefs Nickname: Report Massapequa Scores Big Victory For Chiefs Nickname: Report Massapequa Scores Big Victory For Chiefs Nickname: Report
Massapequa Scores Big Victory For Chiefs Nickname: Report The Chiefs live on. Massapequa High School will be able to retain its Chiefs nickname with an expected decision from state leaders, according to a report published Monday, Oct. 19. New York’s Board of Regents plans to repeal part of a 2023 decision that banned Native American nicknames for schools statewide, the New York Post reported. The decision will allow Massapequa to keep the Chiefs nickname, with Massapequa Board of Education President Kerry Wachter telling the paper the district was “proud of this victory.” Massapequa High quickly became the fiercest critic of the rule after it wa…

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by Joe Wilkinson
East Hampton, NY
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East Coast On Alert As Offshore Storm Could Take Tropical Turn East Coast On Alert As Offshore Storm Could Take Tropical Turn East Coast On Alert As Offshore Storm Could Take Tropical Turn
East Coast On Alert As Offshore Storm Could Take Tropical Turn An offshore storm could take a tropical turn, giving East Coast communities another reason to watch the forecast closely. The National Hurricane Center’s Monday, Oct. 19, outlook gives the system a 40 percent chance of developing within seven days, but a near-zero chance within 48 hours. The non-tropical low sits a few hundred miles off the southeastern US coast. It could acquire subtropical characteristics later this week if it remains over the Gulf Stream and separates from an associated front, the NHC said. AccuWeather identifies a medium risk of tropical or subtropical development from…

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by Joe Lombardi
Norwalk, CT
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Northeast Grocery Giant Unveils Thanksgiving Feast For Under $5 Per Person: What's Included Northeast Grocery Giant Unveils Thanksgiving Feast For Under $5 Per Person: What's Included Northeast Grocery Giant Unveils Thanksgiving Feast For Under $5 Per Person: What's Included
Northeast Grocery Giant Unveils Thanksgiving Feast For Under $5 Per Person: What's Included Wegmans is promising a Thanksgiving dinner deal for less than $5 per person as rising grocery prices continue putting pressure on American families. The supermarket chain is promoting a full Thanksgiving meal that can feed eight people for under $40, Wegmans announced in a news release on Monday, Oct. 19. The meal includes turkey, stuffing, potatoes, and other Thanksgiving staples. The promotion matches the cost of its Thanksgiving meal in 2025, according to Wegmans. The deal will be available from Sunday, Nov. 8, through Saturday, Nov. 28, although discounted turkey prices will o…

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by Chris Spiker

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Putnam, CT
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Woodstock Driver Charged In Fatal Crash After Putnam Fight: Police Woodstock Driver Charged In Fatal Crash After Putnam Fight: Police Woodstock Driver Charged In Fatal Crash After Putnam Fight: Police
Woodstock Driver Charged In Fatal Crash After Putnam Fight: Police A Connecticut man faces a manslaughter charge after police say he struck and killed a pedestrian while driving away from a fight in Putnam. Brandon Livingston, 29, of Woodstock, was arrested shortly after the incident near Riverfront Commons early Sunday, Oct. 18, according to Putnam police. He also faces charges of evading responsibility and disorderly conduct.  Investigators believe the two men had gotten into an argument at the shopping center that became physical, then deadly.  Officers found the 29-year-old victim around 2 a.m. He was taken to UMass Hospital, where he died f…

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by Josh Lanier
Secaucus, NJ
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Prostitution Arrest Follows Suspicious Behavior At Secaucus Hotel, Police Say Prostitution Arrest Follows Suspicious Behavior At Secaucus Hotel, Police Say Prostitution Arrest Follows Suspicious Behavior At Secaucus Hotel, Police Say
Prostitution Arrest Follows Suspicious Behavior At Secaucus Hotel, Police Say A 23-year-old Bergen County man was arrested on a prostitution charge after his suspicious behavior at a nearby hotel caught police attention, authorities said. Anthony Gomes was arrested during a traffic stop in Secaucus at 1:09 a.m. Monday, Oct. 12, Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller said. "He engaged in suspicious behavior at the hotel and then failed to signal as he left," Miller said in an email to Daily Voice. "A subsequent investigation led to the arrest." Gomes was charged with engaging in prostitution, issued a complaint summons and released from police custody. Police did n…

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by Cecilia Levine
Secaucus, NJ
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Secaucus Walmart Shoplifting Bust Uncovers Burglar Tools, 5 Outstanding Warrants: Cops Secaucus Walmart Shoplifting Bust Uncovers Burglar Tools, 5 Outstanding Warrants: Cops Secaucus Walmart Shoplifting Bust Uncovers Burglar Tools, 5 Outstanding Warrants: Cops
Secaucus Walmart Shoplifting Bust Uncovers Burglar Tools, 5 Outstanding Warrants: Cops A shoplifting call at a New Jersey Walmart led police to two women who had five outstanding warrants between them, with one also accused of possessing burglar tools, authorities said. Secaucus police responded to the Walmart at 400 Park Plaza Drive around 9:47 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, where they arrested Daria Taylor, 34, of Newark, and Markeda Branch, 40, of East Orange, police said. Taylor was charged with shoplifting, conspiracy to commit shoplifting and hindering apprehension after allegedly providing false information to police. She also had two outstanding warrants, one from Newark an…

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by Cecilia Levine
Spring Valley, NY
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Woman, 58, Killed After Being Hit By Her Own Car In Spring Valley Woman, 58, Killed After Being Hit By Her Own Car In Spring Valley Woman, 58, Killed After Being Hit By Her Own Car In Spring Valley
Woman, 58, Killed After Being Hit By Her Own Car In Spring Valley A 58-year-old woman died when she was hit by her own car after leaving it in reverse in Rockland County, police said. The fatal incident happened at around 5:22 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 16,  at 175 North Main St. in Spring Valley, the Spring Valley Police Department said on Monday, Oct. 19. Officers responded there after receiving a report of a crash. When police arrived, they spoke with a witness who reported seeing a woman struck by her own vehicle. Police then found the 58-year-old victim lying unresponsive and began administering lifesaving measures.  The woman, who was…

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by Ben Crnic
Galloway, NJ
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20-Year-Old Killed In Galloway Crash: Police 20-Year-Old Killed In Galloway Crash: Police 20-Year-Old Killed In Galloway Crash: Police
20-Year-Old Killed In Galloway Crash: Police A 20-year-old Egg Harbor City man was killed in a crash in Galloway Township Saturday, Oct. 17. At 2:50 p.m., officers responded to Aloe Street and Bremen Avenue after a Toyota Sedan driven by a 61-year-old Egg Harbor City woman was making a lefthand turn when it was struck by a Mustang on the passenger side,  Galloway Township police said. The Mustang then left the roadway and continued into a utility pole before coming to rest on the grass shoulder of the roadway, police said. The driver of the Mustang, who was not identified, was taken to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center-Cit…

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Northampton, MA
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Cheddar Cheese Recall Issued Over Potentially Serious Health Risk Cheddar Cheese Recall Issued Over Potentially Serious Health Risk Cheddar Cheese Recall Issued Over Potentially Serious Health Risk
Cheddar Cheese Recall Issued Over Potentially Serious Health Risk A food-safety alert is urging shoppers to inspect their refrigerator before serving a popular cheese product. Family Farmstead Dairy, based in the upstate New York town of Worcester, is recalling a specific lot of its Raw Mild Cheddar Cheese because it may be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli.  The FDA posted the company's announcement on its website. The recalled product was sent to grocers in NY, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, Maryland, Virginia, and Massachusetts. The company said it may have reached other states through downstream distributors. Consumers sho…

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by Joe Lombardi
Hartford, CT
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Popeyes Brings Back Popular Thanksgiving Favorite: Here's How To Get It Popeyes Brings Back Popular Thanksgiving Favorite: Here's How To Get It Popeyes Brings Back Popular Thanksgiving Favorite: Here's How To Get It
Popeyes Brings Back Popular Thanksgiving Favorite: Here's How To Get It Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is bringing back its popular Cajun-Style Turkey in time for Thanksgiving. The fast-food chain announced the return of the turkey on Monday, Oct. 19. The frozen turkey's starting cost has increased by $5 to $59.99, although prices may vary by location. The fully cooked bird comes marinated and seasoned with Popeyes' signature Cajun spices. Customers only need to thaw, heat, and serve the turkey, reducing the time needed to prepare Thanksgiving dinner. Popeyes is also offering several sides to complete the holiday feast, including Homestyle Mac & Cheese, Ma…

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by Chris Spiker
Media, PA
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Food Safety Alert Issued For Recalled Gelato Product Food Safety Alert Issued For Recalled Gelato Product Food Safety Alert Issued For Recalled Gelato Product
Food Safety Alert Issued For Recalled Gelato Product A frozen-dessert recall is prompting shoppers to check their freezers before serving a popular treat. Lidl US is recalling one lot of Gelatelli Coffee & Vanilla Gelato with Coffee Sauce & Cookie Pieces because it may contain Listeria monocytogenes. The FDA posted the company announcement on its website. The recalled gelato was sold at Lidl stores in Delaware, Washington, DC, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia. Consumers should check for 16-fluid-ounce containers of Gelatelli Coffee & Vanilla Gelato with Coffee Sa…

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by Joe Lombardi
Atlantic City, NJ
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Salmon Recall Issued After Sampling Finds Concern Salmon Recall Issued After Sampling Finds Concern Salmon Recall Issued After Sampling Finds Concern
Salmon Recall Issued After Sampling Finds Concern A food-safety alert is urging shoppers to check their freezers before preparing a popular seafood product. Krasnyi Oktyabr Inc. of Brooklyn, New York, is voluntarily recalling its Starfish Seafood Premium Cold Smoked Norwegian Salmon Sliced over possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The FDA posted the company announcement on its website. The affected 8-ounce packages were distributed in NY, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Florida, Georgia, and Ohio, according to the FDA-posted company announcement. Consumers should look for frozen, vacuum-sealed packages of Starfish Seafood Premium Col…

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by Joe Lombardi
Hartford, CT
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Here's How Much Halloween Candy Costs Have Soared As Inflation Haunts Families: New Study Here's How Much Halloween Candy Costs Have Soared As Inflation Haunts Families: New Study Here's How Much Halloween Candy Costs Have Soared As Inflation Haunts Families: New Study
Here's How Much Halloween Candy Costs Have Soared As Inflation Haunts Families: New Study Halloween candy prices have skyrocketed over the last several years as stubborn inflation continues driving up costs for American families, according to a study. The average price of a 100-piece bag of Halloween candy has climbed 71% since 2021, according to a new FinanceBuzz study. That's more than triple the national inflation rate of 22% during the same period. The personal finance website found that a 100-piece bag of assorted Halloween candy costs an average of $16.96 in 2026, compared with $9.91 in 2021. FinanceBuzz analyzed prices at Walmart, Target, Kroger, and Albert…

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by Chris Spiker

National Interest

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TV News Shakeup: Christiane Amanpour Leaving CNN, Major Changes Ahead TV News Shakeup: Christiane Amanpour Leaving CNN, Major Changes Ahead TV News Shakeup: Christiane Amanpour Leaving CNN, Major Changes Ahead
TV News Shakeup: Christiane Amanpour Leaving CNN, Major Changes Ahead Christiane Amanpour is preparing to sign off from CNN, closing a defining chapter in a career spent bringing the world’s biggest stories home to viewers. The network’s chief international anchor, 68, announced Monday, Oct. 19, that she will leave in June 2027, CNN reported. Her departure will unfold in stages. Her CNN International interview program, “Amanpour,” will shift to once a week in January 2027, then end in May 2027. She will continue reporting and traveling for CNN through June 2027. Her PBS program, “Amanpour & Company,” will end in December. Amanpour plans to continue “The…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Amelia Earhart Mystery Deepens As Researchers Reveal New Findings Amelia Earhart Mystery Deepens As Researchers Reveal New Findings Amelia Earhart Mystery Deepens As Researchers Reveal New Findings
Amelia Earhart Mystery Deepens As Researchers Reveal New Findings Researchers have ruled out a promising lead in the nearly 90-year-old mystery of aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart's disappearance. An expedition team found that the so-called "Taraia Object" was likely a collection of large trees in a lagoon, Purdue University announced on Monday, Oct. 19. The discovery came after researchers spent several days investigating the underwater object believed to be the remains of Earhart's long-lost airplane on the remote Pacific island of Nikumaroro. Satellite images first revealed the mysterious object in 2020, raising hopes that it could b…

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by Chris Spiker
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11 Missing At Sea, Survivors Suffer Suspected Shark Bites After Boat Capsizes: Coast Guard 11 Missing At Sea, Survivors Suffer Suspected Shark Bites After Boat Capsizes: Coast Guard 11 Missing At Sea, Survivors Suffer Suspected Shark Bites After Boat Capsizes: Coast Guard
11 Missing At Sea, Survivors Suffer Suspected Shark Bites After Boat Capsizes: Coast Guard The Coast Guard has ended its search for 11 people missing after a boat capsized off the coast of Mexico, leaving three survivors with suspected shark bites. An estimated 27 people were aboard the boat when it began taking on water about 140 miles west of Ensenada, Mexico, around 1 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 16, the Coast Guard said in a news release. Rescue crews saved 16 people, but about 11 others remain missing. Three of the survivors suffered injuries consistent with shark bites after the boat capsized, the Coast Guard told USA Today. The agency hasn't released updates on their medical …

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by Chris Spiker
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Details Emerge After Pickup Truck Drives Through Soccer Fields, Killing 2 In Kansas Details Emerge After Pickup Truck Drives Through Soccer Fields, Killing 2 In Kansas Details Emerge After Pickup Truck Drives Through Soccer Fields, Killing 2 In Kansas
Details Emerge After Pickup Truck Drives Through Soccer Fields, Killing 2 In Kansas New details are emerging after a pickup truck drove through youth soccer fields, killing two people and sending 11 others to hospitals, according to multiple reports. Police in Kansas identified those killed at the Stryker Sports Complex in Wichita on Saturday, Oct. 17, as Cole Adrian, 6, and Nicholas Schafer, 35. Both were from McPherson, Kansas, and were not related, CBS affiliate KCTV in Kansas City reported. Both died at the scene. The driver, a 34-year-old woman from Garden City, Kansas, was released from custody without charges as investigators awaited toxicology results and a mechani…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Unusual Symptom Linked To Widely Circulating COVID-19 Variant Unusual Symptom Linked To Widely Circulating COVID-19 Variant Unusual Symptom Linked To Widely Circulating COVID-19 Variant
Unusual Symptom Linked To Widely Circulating Covid-19 Variant The COVID-19 variant picture is shifting again, with one widely circulating strain drawing attention for an unusual symptom. CDC genomic surveillance identifies SW.2 as the leading US strain. The latest available estimates place it at 21 percent of cases, followed by XFG.1.1 at 16 percent and RW.1.1 at 9 percent, according to a Nebraska Medicine report. XFG, commonly called “Stratus,” has been associated with a hoarse, scratchy, or raspy voice. Patients may also develop a sore throat, dry cough, fever, fatigue, and other familiar COVID-19 symptoms. Wired reported that doctors identified ho…

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by Joe Lombardi

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Frederick, MD
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$12,500 Down, $1M To Go: Frederick Man Still Racing Toward NASCAR Jackpot $12,500 Down, $1M To Go: Frederick Man Still Racing Toward NASCAR Jackpot $12,500 Down, $1M To Go: Frederick Man Still Racing Toward NASCAR Jackpot
$12,500 Down, $1M To Go: Frederick Man Still Racing Toward NASCAR Jackpot A Maryland man is racing toward a potential million-dollar payday as NASCAR's championship weekend approaches, and he's already collected $12,500 without ever getting behind the wheel. Frederick resident Jeffely Pargo is among just 10 people nationwide still in contention for the $1 million grand prize in NASCAR Powerball's "The Chase," a lottery promotion that could put him in Victory Lane during the sport's championship weekend in November. Pargo survived another round of eliminations on Sunday, Oct. 18, when his name was announced during the Freeway Insurance 500 at Phoenix Raceway, earn…

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by Zak Failla
Alexandria, VA
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Northeast's Most Expensive ZIP Codes Revealed In New National Study Northeast's Most Expensive ZIP Codes Revealed In New National Study Northeast's Most Expensive ZIP Codes Revealed In New National Study
Northeast's Most Expensive ZIP Codes Revealed In New National Study One of the Northeast's wealthiest regions is climbing the ranks of the nation's most expensive places to buy a home, according to a new study. PropertyShark released its 2026 list of the nation's 100 most expensive ZIP codes by median home sale prices. The real estate data website's report showed the New York City metropolitan area claiming a record 25% of the rankings. The NYC region had 31 ZIP codes on the list, tying California's Bay Area for the most ZIP codes in the rankings. New York state had 20 ZIP codes in the rankings, up from 15 in 2025. The Hamptons dominated New York…

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by Chris Spiker
Gainesville, VA
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Friendly Neighborhood Cat Tests Positive For Rabies In Gainesville, Four Others Monitored Friendly Neighborhood Cat Tests Positive For Rabies In Gainesville, Four Others Monitored Friendly Neighborhood Cat Tests Positive For Rabies In Gainesville, Four Others Monitored
Friendly Neighborhood Cat Tests Positive For Rabies In Gainesville, Four Others Monitored A familiar feline face in a Virginia neighborhood has tested positive for rabies, raising concerns about possible exposure among residents and their pets who may have crossed paths with the infected cat. The warning comes from the Prince William County Police Department after a calico cat found in the 15500 block of Thoroughfare Road in Gainesville was confirmed to have rabies. Unlike many rabies cases involving wild animals, this cat was known to socialize with people and other pets in the area, making it possible that residents unknowingly came into contact with the infected animal. Now,…

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by Zak Failla
Arlington, VA
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He's Fought For His Country, Now This 'Ultimate Girl Dad' Faces A Different Battle In DC He's Fought For His Country, Now This 'Ultimate Girl Dad' Faces A Different Battle In DC He's Fought For His Country, Now This 'Ultimate Girl Dad' Faces A Different Battle In DC
He's Fought For His Country, Now This 'Ultimate Girl Dad' Faces A Different Battle In DC Apolinar "Nuney" Nunez has worn three uniforms in his life: first in service of his country, then for his community. The third doesn't come with a badge, but it's the one he may cherish most: Dad. Now, he's facing a different kind of battle after being diagnosed with cancer. For his wife and five young daughters, the diagnosis has brought uncertainty, with his fellow officers hoping to ease the family's financial burden so Nunez can focus on treatment. "Those who know 'Nuney' know the kind of man he is: a devoted husband, the ultimate girl dad, a loyal friend, and a brother in blue," the …

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by Zak Failla
Arlington, VA
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Marine, Cop, Congressional Hopeful: Maryland Veteran Now Fighting For His Life In Florida Marine, Cop, Congressional Hopeful: Maryland Veteran Now Fighting For His Life In Florida Marine, Cop, Congressional Hopeful: Maryland Veteran Now Fighting For His Life In Florida
Marine, Cop, Congressional Hopeful: Maryland Veteran Now Fighting For His Life In Florida Tony "Rome" Emanuel has spent much of his life on the front lines, and not always in uniform. From serving in the Marines to decades protecting Maryland communities, Emanuel's career eventually took him to the US Virgin Islands, where he traded police work for gun violence prevention and even set his sights on Congress. A proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Emanuel's commitment to brotherhood and service has followed him throughout his life, including a distinguished career in the military and more than 30 years policing in his community. That included time with the Montgomery Coun…

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by Zak Failla