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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 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 Tuesday, Oc…

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These Dangerous Scams Are On Rise: How To Protect Yourself These Dangerous Scams Are On Rise: How To Protect Yourself These Dangerous Scams Are On Rise: How To Protect Yourself
These Dangerous Scams Are On Rise: How To Protect Yourself A new consumer warning highlights how quickly an ordinary message, purchase, or conversation can become a costly trap. The Better Business Bureau Serving Metro New York is urging consumers to watch for seven scam categories involving investments, jobs, online shopping, relationships, home repairs, phishing, and travel. The warning draws from the BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust’s 2025 Risk Report, which analyzed more than 146,000 scam reports. Rankings consider how often scams were reported, the likelihood of losing money, and the median reported loss. Investment and cryptocurrency scam…

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by Joe Lombardi
Hartford, CT
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CT's Best Elementary, Middle Schools Revealed In New National Rankings CT's Best Elementary, Middle Schools Revealed In New National Rankings CT's Best Elementary, Middle Schools Revealed In New National Rankings
CT's Best Elementary, Middle Schools Revealed In New National Rankings Thousands of elementary and middle schools across the Northeast have been evaluated in new rankings that highlight the top-performing public schools in each state. U.S. News & World Report released its annual Best Elementary and Middle Schools Rankings on Tuesday, Oct. 20. The 2027 list evaluated about 46,000 public elementary schools and more than 24,000 middle schools nationwide based on reading and math achievement. The report highlights schools where students performed well on state assessments while accounting for student backgrounds.  U.S. News said its updated methodol…

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by Chris Spiker
Harrisburg, PA
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Suspicious Letter At US Senator's Office Prompts Bomb Squad Response Suspicious Letter At US Senator's Office Prompts Bomb Squad Response Suspicious Letter At US Senator's Office Prompts Bomb Squad Response
Suspicious Letter At US Senator's Office Prompts Bomb Squad Response A suspicious letter sent to Senator Dave McCormick’s Pittsburgh office prompted a bomb squad and Hazmat response on Monday, Oct. 19, Pittsburgh Public Safety told Daily Voice. The letter arrived with the mail at approximately 1:30 p.m., although police were notified “much later,” a public information officer said in an email. The Pittsburgh Police Bomb Squad and Hazmat responded “out of an abundance of caution,” according to the statement provided to Daily Voice at 5:13 p.m. The letter’s contents were determined to be harmless. “The contents were found to be benign/not hazardous and there…

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by Jillian Pikora
Towson, MD
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Baltimore Vintage Shop Owner Working 100-Hour Weeks Fights To Reopen After $15K Burglary Baltimore Vintage Shop Owner Working 100-Hour Weeks Fights To Reopen After $15K Burglary Baltimore Vintage Shop Owner Working 100-Hour Weeks Fights To Reopen After $15K Burglary
Baltimore Vintage Shop Owner Working 100-Hour Weeks Fights To Reopen After $15K Burglary A Maryland shop owner who pours up to 100 hours a week into his vintage clothing store is fighting to reopen after burglars smashed their way in and stole thousands of dollars in merchandise. MJ Broderick, the owner of Retrospect Vintage in Baltimore's Federal Hill neighborhood, estimates that thieves stole as much as $15,000 in merchandise from his small shop on South Charles Street, leaving him scrambling to reopen. Sweatshorts? Gone. Most of his jackets? Gone. Ravens gear? Gone just as football season is heating up.  Broderick said the burglars also stole most of his hats, but were…

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by Zak Failla

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Hagerstown, MD
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Teen Tosses Burning Marine Flare Under Table At Hagerstown Five Guys, Sending Families Fleeing Teen Tosses Burning Marine Flare Under Table At Hagerstown Five Guys, Sending Families Fleeing Teen Tosses Burning Marine Flare Under Table At Hagerstown Five Guys, Sending Families Fleeing
Teen Tosses Burning Marine Flare Under Table At Hagerstown Five Guys, Sending Families Fleeing Families enjoying dinner at a Maryland Five Guys were sent scrambling when a teen allegedly threw a burning marine flare into the restaurant, sending it beneath a table where children and adults were eating, officials say. The frightening incident unfolded at approximately 7:50 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Five Guys restaurant at 18007 Garland Groh Boulevard in Hagerstown, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal's Office. Investigators say the teen threw the lit flare into the occupied restaurant, where it landed beneath a table as customers were eating their evening meals. The u…

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by Zak Failla
Greenbelt, MD
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Suspicious Letter Forces Evacuation Of Congressman Steny Hoyer's Greenbelt Office Suspicious Letter Forces Evacuation Of Congressman Steny Hoyer's Greenbelt Office Suspicious Letter Forces Evacuation Of Congressman Steny Hoyer's Greenbelt Office
Suspicious Letter Forces Evacuation Of Congressman Steny Hoyer's Greenbelt Office Another congressional office in Maryland was evacuated after receiving a suspicious letter, part of a growing wave of similar incidents targeting public officials across the country. Rep. Steny Hoyer confirmed on Monday, Oct. 19, that his district office in Greenbelt received a potentially hazardous letter, prompting an evacuation and a response from law enforcement. "Today, my district office in Greenbelt, Maryland, received a suspicious letter similar to those received by public officials across the country," Hoyer said in a statement posted to social media. View this…

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by Zak Failla
Towson, MD
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Baltimore Man Killed Neighbor, Wounded Victim's Son In Weekend Shooting, Police Say Baltimore Man Killed Neighbor, Wounded Victim's Son In Weekend Shooting, Police Say Baltimore Man Killed Neighbor, Wounded Victim's Son In Weekend Shooting, Police Say
Baltimore Man Killed Neighbor, Wounded Victim's Son In Weekend Shooting, Police Say A Maryland man is accused of killing his neighbor and wounding the victim's son in a weekend shooting before returning to the scene, where police were waiting. Rodney Hall, 62, was arrested following the double shooting in the 800 block of Bridgeview Road in Brooklyn at approximately 10:35 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17, according to Baltimore Police. The shooting left 65-year-old Mark Lee Sr. and his 24-year-old son suffering from gunshot wounds, and both were rushed to an area hospital after officers arrived and rendered aid. Lee later died from his injuries, while his son survived. Police ha…

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by Zak Failla
Chesapeake City, MD
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Chesapeake Beach Man's Night Out Ends With Uber Driver Who Just Can't Get Rid Of Him: Sheriff Chesapeake Beach Man's Night Out Ends With Uber Driver Who Just Can't Get Rid Of Him: Sheriff Chesapeake Beach Man's Night Out Ends With Uber Driver Who Just Can't Get Rid Of Him: Sheriff
Chesapeake Beach Man's Night Out Ends With Uber Driver Who Just Can't Get Rid Of Him: Sheriff An Uber driver in Maryland learned the hard way that getting a passenger to his destination and getting him out of the car are two very different things. Matthew James Hunnell, 22, of Chesapeake Beach, allegedly turned a night out into a three-call headache for Calvert County sheriff's deputies with stops at two local watering holes before his evening came to an unceremonious end outside a Prince Frederick hotel. According to the Calvert County Sheriff's Office, deputies first encountered Hunnell at Applebee's in Prince Frederick and The Tavern in St. Leonard, where he appeared intoxicated …

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by Zak Failla
New London, CT
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New London Teen Remembered For Heartwarming Smile As Community Seeks Funeral Help New London Teen Remembered For Heartwarming Smile As Community Seeks Funeral Help New London Teen Remembered For Heartwarming Smile As Community Seeks Funeral Help
New London Teen Remembered For Heartwarming Smile As Community Seeks Funeral Help Richard Rowell Jr. could break the tension with a smile, his father said. Now, a fundraiser wants to give his father hope as he prepares to lay the 18-year-old Connecticut victim to rest.  Rowell, of New London, died after officers found him inside a vehicle with gunshot wounds Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 14, police said. Officers responded to a parking lot near Garfield and Jefferson avenues. Paramedics took him to an area hospital, where he later died at a hospital. His father, Richard Rowell Sr., told News 8 WTNH that his son had a gift for putting people at ease. “That smile, I mean…

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Hartford, CT
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Pepsi Unveils New Flavor With Special Holiday Twist: When To Try It Pepsi Unveils New Flavor With Special Holiday Twist: When To Try It Pepsi Unveils New Flavor With Special Holiday Twist: When To Try It
Pepsi Unveils New Flavor With Special Holiday Twist: When To Try It Pepsi is rolling out a new soda flavor nationwide just in time for the holiday season. The beverage giant launched Pepsi Vanilla & Cream on Monday, Oct. 19, according to a news release. The limited-time drink combines Pepsi's traditional cola flavor with vanilla and cream. The new flavor is available in both regular and zero-sugar versions. Shoppers can find both varieties in 12-pack cans and 20-ounce bottles at stores nationwide.  View this post on Instagram The holiday release follows Pepsi's introduction of Wild Cherry & …

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by Chris Spiker
Hartford, CT
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Lay's Unveils New Chip Flavors Inspired By Holiday Favorites: When To Try Them Lay's Unveils New Chip Flavors Inspired By Holiday Favorites: When To Try Them Lay's Unveils New Chip Flavors Inspired By Holiday Favorites: When To Try Them
Lay's Unveils New Chip Flavors Inspired By Holiday Favorites: When To Try Them Lay's is introducing new holiday-inspired potato chip flavors, including some unusual and festive combinations. The snack brand announced its limited-edition Holi-LAY'S lineup in a news release on Monday, Oct. 19. The new flavors will begin arriving at stores nationwide on Sunday, Oct. 25, with more varieties coming in November and December. The collection includes chips inspired by traditional Thanksgiving dishes, along with chocolate-covered varieties for the Christmas season. "The holidays are all about gathering around the table with friends and family, and food plays an important role…

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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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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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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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Airman Identified After Fatal Pregame Fall At College Football Stadium Airman Identified After Fatal Pregame Fall At College Football Stadium Airman Identified After Fatal Pregame Fall At College Football Stadium
Airman Identified After Fatal Pregame Fall At College Football Stadium The Air Force has identified the airman whose fatal fall turned a college football pregame tribute into tragedy. Tech. Sgt. Ian Patterson, a Fort Stewart, Georgia, native who served for 15 years, died after falling during a demonstration at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, on Saturday, Oct. 17. Nellis Air Force Base announced his identity, according to ABC affiliate KSAT. Patterson was a Tactical Air Control Party instructor assigned to the 6th Combat Training Squadron’s Detachment 2 at Joint Base San Antonio. He was one of four service members scheduled to descend from the stadium’s r…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Donnie Wahlberg Says 'Pilots Saved Our Lives' After Terrifying Private Jet Scare Donnie Wahlberg Says 'Pilots Saved Our Lives' After Terrifying Private Jet Scare Donnie Wahlberg Says 'Pilots Saved Our Lives' After Terrifying Private Jet Scare
Donnie Wahlberg Says 'Pilots Saved Our Lives' After Terrifying Private Jet Scare Donnie Wahlberg is crediting his pilots with saving lives after a frightening flight attempt ended beyond the runway. The actor and singer, 57, was aboard a Dassault Falcon 50 that went off the runway after an aborted takeoff at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Sunday, Oct. 18, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Eight people were aboard the aircraft, which was headed to Toronto Pearson Airport in Canada. The incident happened around 10:50 a.m. local time, the FAA said. “We were taking off and didn’t get up in the air and ran out of runway,” Wahlberg …

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by Joe Lombardi
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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
National Interest
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
National Interest
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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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
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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