Zak Failla

Assistant Managing Editor

zfailla@dailyvoice.com

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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14-Year-Old Killed In Pedestrian Crash In Burke, Police Investigating (DEVELOPING) 14-Year-Old Killed In Pedestrian Crash In Burke, Police Investigating (DEVELOPING)
14-Year-Old Killed In Pedestrian Crash In Burke, Police Investigating (Developing) A 14-year-old boy has died after being struck by a car while attempting to cross a busy road in Fairfax, authorities said. The crash happened on Wednesday, Dec. 4, around 6:15 p.m. at the intersection of Old Keene Mill Road and Sydenstricker Road in Burke, according to Fairfax County Police. Investigators determined the teen tried to cross Old Keene Mill Road, stepping into the westbound lanes when he was struck by a Ford Fusion traveling in that direction. The boy was rushed to the hospital in life-threatening condition but was later pronounced dead from his injuries, police said. The dr…
Prime Coffee & Bakery To Celebrate Grand Opening In Downtown Silver Spring Prime Coffee & Bakery To Celebrate Grand Opening In Downtown Silver Spring
Prime Coffee & Bakery To Celebrate Grand Opening In Downtown Silver Spring A long-awaited bakery and coffee shop in downtown Silver Spring is set to open its doors this week, much to the delight of Montgomery County residents. Prime Coffee & Bakery will be hosting a grand opening celebration beginning at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 6 at its new location on Thayer Avenue, where they will serve freshly roasted beverages, pastries, sandwiches, soups, and salads. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Prime Coffee & Bakery (@primecoffee_bakery) "At Prime Coffee & Bakery, we believe in making a difference b…
Former Maryland State Employee Pleads Guilty To $63K Insurance Fraud Scheme: AG Former Maryland State Employee Pleads Guilty To $63K Insurance Fraud Scheme: AG
Former Maryland State Employee Pleads Guilty To $63K Insurance Fraud Scheme: AG A former Maryland state employee admitted to stealing nearly $64,000 in fraudulent insurance claims while working for the state, officials announced. Racquel Britt Davis, 51, of Baltimore, pleaded guilty to a felony theft scheme in Baltimore County Circuit Court on Dec. 5, according to Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown. Davis, a former employee of the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, filed 18 false insurance claims with AFLAC between October 2017 and September 2020, prosecutors said.  She claimed to have a medical disability that prevented her f…
Chesapeake Beach Animal Rescue Operator Convicted Of Cruelty After 73 Dogs Found In Squalor Chesapeake Beach Animal Rescue Operator Convicted Of Cruelty After 73 Dogs Found In Squalor
Chesapeake Beach Animal Rescue Operator Convicted Of Cruelty After 73 Dogs Found In Squalor A Chesapeake Beach woman who ran a home-based rescue was convicted of animal cruelty after authorities found dozens of dogs living in shocking conditions. Marliana Zahedi-Mullis, operator of "3 Acres Rescue," was sentenced this week in Calvert County District Court after investigators uncovered 73 dogs in cages filled with urine and feces at her residence on Breezy Point Road, according to a release from the Calvert County State’s Attorney’s Office. The investigation began in May, when Calvert County Animal Control officials executed a search warrant with assistance from the sheriff's offic…
Tri-State 'Jeopardy!' Showdown: NJ, NY Contestants Will Battle It Out Tonight Tri-State 'Jeopardy!' Showdown: NJ, NY Contestants Will Battle It Out Tonight
Tri-State 'Jeopardy!' Showdown: NJ, NY Contestants Will Battle It Out Tonight A fierce tri-state "Jeopardy!" rivalry will take place Thursday night, Dec. 5 Garwood, NJ native Lisa DiLeo will face off against two-time defending "Jeopardy!" champion Stevie Ruiz from Long Island and retired grant writer Dave Bond from West Henrietta, NY. DiLeo, 56, a business support analyst, will make her "Jeopardy!" debut, aiming to dethrone Ruiz, whose two-day winnings are nearing $36,000.  Ruiz, who is making his third appearance, recently defeated Maryland minister Kimberley Debus ($3,000) and retiree Gloria Nastas from Michigan ($2,000) in Wednesday's episode. Wheel…
Virginia Teacher Charged After Allegedly Assaulting 11-Year-Old Student On Playground: Police Virginia Teacher Charged After Allegedly Assaulting 11-Year-Old Student On Playground: Police
Virginia Teacher Charged After Allegedly Assaulting 11-Year-Old Student On Playground: Police A teacher at R. Dean Kilby Elementary School in Woodbridge is facing charges after allegedly assaulting an 11-year-old student on the school playground, authorities said. Detectives with the Prince William County Police Department concluded their investigation on Wednesday, Dec. 4 into the incident, which occurred on Oct. 29 at the elementary school located on Horner Road. According to investigators, Dana Farber, 51, of Manassas, forcibly grabbed the student by the arms during an incident at the playground, and the child later reported minor injuries to their parents, prompting the investig…
Suspect In Trump's Ashburn Campaign Office Burglary Caught Squatting In California: Sheriff Suspect In Trump's Ashburn Campaign Office Burglary Caught Squatting In California: Sheriff
Suspect In Trump's Ashburn Campaign Office Burglary Caught Squatting In California: Sheriff A man accused of burglarizing the Trump for President 2024 campaign office in Virginia has been apprehended in California, authorities announced. Toby Shane Kessler, 39, who has no fixed address, was arrested on Friday, Nov. 30, by the University of California San Francisco Police Department for squatting in an unoccupied dormitory, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office. Kessler is wanted in connection with the Aug. 11 burglary at the campaign office located in the 20000 block of Ashbrook Place in Ashburn, which also serves as the headquarters for the Virginia 10th District Repub…
Death Investigation Launched After Woman's Body Found In Bushes Near Manassas Parking Lot: PD Death Investigation Launched After Woman's Body Found In Bushes Near Manassas Parking Lot: PD
Death Investigation Launched After Woman's Body Found In Bushes Near Manassas Parking Lot: PD The body of a 39-year-old woman was discovered near a parking lot in Prince William County on Wednesday morning, prompting a death investigation by local authorities. Officers from the Prince William County Police Department responded shortly after 9:30 a.m. to the 7800 block of Coppermine Drive on Dec. 4 in Manassas after a Good Samaritan made a grisly discovery and found the woman’s body in bushes near the parking area, officials said. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene, police say.  Her body has been sent to the Medical Examiner's Office for an autopsy to confirm her identi…
Amber Alert Pending After Three Young Children Kidnapped From Virginia Bus Stop (DEVELOPING) Amber Alert Pending After Three Young Children Kidnapped From Virginia Bus Stop (DEVELOPING)
Amber Alert Pending After Three Young Children Kidnapped From Virginia Bus Stop (Developing) Three young chidlren were kidnapped while waiting for their school bus in Virginia, on Thursday morning, Dec. 7, sparking an urgent search for their whereabouts, authorities said. The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call at approximately 8:27 a.m. reporting that 10-year-old Jai’Marcus Lewis, 8-year-old Ja’Miyah Lewis, and 6-year-old Ja’Liyah Lewis were abducted near the Bobby’s Way Apartment complex. According to officials, a black four-door vehicle pulled up to the bus stop, where the children were waiting, and took them. The children were last seen leaving their home at…
Here's When A Bell-To-Bell Cell Phone Ban Will Be Enacted In Prince William County Schools Here's When A Bell-To-Bell Cell Phone Ban Will Be Enacted In Prince William County Schools
Here's When A Bell-To-Bell Cell Phone Ban Will Be Enacted In Prince William County Schools Students in Prince William County will soon have to part ways with their cell phones during the school day, thanks to a newly approved policy aimed at boosting focus and academic success. The Prince William County School Board voted on Wednesday, Dec. 4 to adopt a bell-to-bell cell phone ban for all schools, which will take effect in August 2025.  The policy aligns with Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s Executive Order 33, promoting cell phone-free learning environments in public schools. “'Bell-to-Bell' means from when the first bell rings at the start of the school day to beg…
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