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License To Win: Lottery Luck Drives DC Man To Big Payout On Ticket Sold In Montgomery County
Some folks say the stars have to align for a big lottery win, but for Carlos Gamez, it seems the key is all in the numbers—and maybe his license plate.
The District resident hit the jackpot not once but twice, using the same digits: 82524.
The sequence, tied to a license plate and a memorable date, drove him to nearly $75,000 in winnings in the DMV.
It’s safe to say Aug. 25, 2024, was no ordinary day for Gamez—and it’s one he’ll never forget.
Gamez's streak started on that day, when he turned the numbers 82524 into a $50,425 prize playing the DC Lottery’s DC5 game.
The …
Giant-brand Frozen Waffles Recalled For Possible Listeria Contamination
GIANT recalled its store-brand frozen waffles due to the possibility of Listeria contamination.
The grocery chain, which is headquartered in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, announced the following recalls on Friday, Oct. 18:
Giant-brand Blueberry Waffles, 12.3 OZ, UPC: 068826707394, Codes: Best by 11/8/24-8/30/25.
Giant-brand Buttermilk Waffles, 12.3 OZ, UPC: 068826707396, Codes: Best by 12/11/24-9/9/25.
Giant-brand Chocolate Chip Waffles, 12.3 OZ, UPC: 068826707398, Codes: Best By 12/16/24-7/27/25.
Giant-brand Chocolate Chip Waffles, 29.6 OZ, UPC: 068826715002, Codes: Best By 11/11…
Maryland Florist On 'Love Is Blind' Paves Way For Other Black Women
Had Veronica Sallee seen other women of color working as florists, she would've started her business much sooner, she says.
The Maryland event florist, 52, opened her Laurel, MD flower shop, The Blooming Bohemian, three years ago after decades of working for other people.
Thankfully, she's been blessed, she said. Beyond blessed, having had a steady flow of business since the day she opened her doors, she said.
In Fall 2023, producers from Netflix's "Love Is Blind" contacted her and asked if she would do the floral arrangements for the Washington DC-based Season 7 weddings. …
