$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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National Guard Member Shot Breaking Up DC Fight As Three Guardsmen Open Fire: Police National Guard Member Shot Breaking Up DC Fight As Three Guardsmen Open Fire: Police National Guard Member Shot Breaking Up DC Fight As Three Guardsmen Open Fire: Police
National Guard Member Shot Breaking Up DC Fight As Three Guardsmen Open Fire: Police A late-night fight in DC escalated into a shootout involving members of the National Guard, leaving a guardsman and an armed suspect hospitalized. Officers from the Metropolitan Police Department were called around 11:10 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 18, to the 400 block of 8th Street SE, where there were reports of shots fired, according to the agency. Investigators said that members of the National Guard, assigned to patrol the Barracks Row corridor, observed a fight outside an establishment. The guardsmen were attempting to intervene when 41-year-old Jerrell Jackson, who was involved in the alter…
Suspicious Letter Sparks Evacuation At Virginia Congressman's Office In Leesburg (DEVELOPING) Suspicious Letter Sparks Evacuation At Virginia Congressman's Office In Leesburg (DEVELOPING) Suspicious Letter Sparks Evacuation At Virginia Congressman's Office In Leesburg (DEVELOPING)
Suspicious Letter Sparks Evacuation At Virginia Congressman's Office In Leesburg (Developing) A suspicious letter containing an unknown substance prompted an evacuation at a Virginia congressman's district office on Monday, triggering a response from police and hazardous materials crews. US Rep. Suhas Subramanyam said the envelope was delivered to his office in Leesburg, where staff members were evacuated as authorities responded to investigate the substance. The incident brought officers from the Leesburg Police Department, Loudoun County Fire and Rescue personnel, and US Capitol Police to the scene. Leesburg Police confirmed that officers and fire and rescue crews were investigat…
MURDER: Man Kills Complete Stranger In Maryland, Cops Say MURDER: Man Kills Complete Stranger In Maryland, Cops Say MURDER: Man Kills Complete Stranger In Maryland, Cops Say
Murder: Man Kills Complete Stranger In Maryland, Cops Say A Maryland man is accused of gunning down a complete stranger in broad daylight, with no apparent motive for the killing. Michael Ritch, 29, of Capitol Heights, was arrested hours after Devin Mason, 45, was found suffering from a gunshot wound outside in the 5000 block of Emo Street shortly before noon on Saturday, Oct. 17. Mason was rushed to an area hospital, where he died despite efforts to save his life, according to the Prince George's County Police Department. Detectives identified Ritch as a suspect and tracked him down in the area several hours after the shooting, taking him into c…
Maryland Hit-Run Victim's Family Unable To Lay Her To Rest Amid Life Insurance Delay Maryland Hit-Run Victim's Family Unable To Lay Her To Rest Amid Life Insurance Delay Maryland Hit-Run Victim's Family Unable To Lay Her To Rest Amid Life Insurance Delay
Maryland Hit-Run Victim's Family Unable To Lay Her To Rest Amid Life Insurance Delay A Maryland family still searching for the hit-and-run driver who killed their loved one says they're now struggling to lay her to rest because of a delayed life insurance payout. Melissa Nocho, 64, died at the hospital on Wednesday, Sept. 30, nearly a week after she was struck by a hit-and-run driver in Baltimore County, according to police. The crash happened at approximately 9:15 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 24, in the 1700 block of Reisterstown Road in Pikesville, where officers responding to a report of a pedestrian struck found Nocho suffering from life-threatening injuries. Investigators …

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MD ZIP Code Among Nation's Wealthiest In New Ranking: See Full List 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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Popular DC Bistro La Bonne Vache Badly Damaged By Fire As Employees Close For Night (PHOTOS) Popular DC Bistro La Bonne Vache Badly Damaged By Fire As Employees Close For Night (PHOTOS) Popular DC Bistro La Bonne Vache Badly Damaged By Fire As Employees Close For Night (PHOTOS)
Popular DC Bistro La Bonne Vache Badly Damaged By Fire As Employees Close For Night (Photos) A routine Sunday night closing turned into a restaurant owner's worst nightmare when a fire tore through a popular French bistro in Washington, DC. The fire broke out at La Bonne Vache in the 3200 block of Prospect Street NW in Georgetown on Sunday, Oct. 18, as employees were wrapping up their shifts for the night. DC Fire and EMS crews arrived to find smoke coming from the first floor of the three-story building and an electrical panel burning inside. French bistro La Bonne Vache in Georgetown was destroyed in a fire last night after the restaurant had closed Twitter/@dcfireems Phot…

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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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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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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 …