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Unassuming 7-Eleven Patron Wins $300K Playing VA Lottery Unassuming 7-Eleven Patron Wins $300K Playing VA Lottery
Unassuming 7-Eleven Patron Wins $300K Playing VA Lottery A Virginia man and his wife are $300,000 richer, thanks to an unexpected scratch-off ticket purchased from a local 7-Eleven store. Gary Freas told VA Lottery officials he never expected to win the money when his wife scratched the Jumbo Cash ticket. But that’s exactly what happened. “It’s pretty unbelievable!” the Manassas man said. He bought the ticket at the 7-Eleven at 8901 Godwin Drive in Manassas. This is the second top prize claimed in the $300,000 Jumbo Cash game, which means one more top prize in that game remains unclaimed. The chances of winning the top prize are 1 in 816,000.…

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by Cecilia Levine
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These Northern VA Pools Offer Day Passes These Northern VA Pools Offer Day Passes
These Northern VA Pools Offer Day Passes Looking for a place to cool off this summer in northern Virginia? There are pools aplenty to choose from, many of which even offer day passes. So if you don't want to dish out hundreds for a summer-long membership, here are some pools that will let you in just for the day. Some require proof of residency while others will provide passes to anyone, resident or not. (Note: Most pools open Memorial Day but be sure to check websites for hours). Stafford's Woodlands Pool And Splash Pad and Mark Lenzi Pool At Curtis Memorial Park: County adults $5, non-county adults $7, county youth $4 a…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Miscalculating Accountant From DC Shocked By $50K Maryland Lottery Windfall Miscalculating Accountant From DC Shocked By $50K Maryland Lottery Windfall
Miscalculating Accountant From DC Shocked By $50K Maryland Lottery Windfall And they say accountants are supposed to be good with numbers. A Washington, DC man is jumping for joy after celebrating a third-tier “Powerball” prize after playing on a whim while visiting Maryland earlier this month, though it took him a minute to realize he won five figures, not $100. Maryland Lottery officials say that the accountant enjoys playing “Mega Millions” and “Powerball” but this time, he was unaware that he had won such a momentous prize until a week later. Last week, the accountant - who is no stranger to dealing with money - stopped of at Giant on East West Highway in Sil…

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by Zak Failla
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2.2 Million Peloton Bikes Recalled 2.2 Million Peloton Bikes Recalled
2.2 Million Peloton Bikes Recalled Millions of Peloton users are being instructed to hit the brakes and exercise elsewhere due to faulty seats that could create a safety concern. Peloton announced a recall of approximately 2.2 million bikes that have seat post assemblies that can break during use, posing a fall and injury hazard, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced. To date, there have been 35 reports of the seat post breaking, including 13 reports of injuries that ranged from a fractured wrist, to lacerations and bruises due to people falling. The recalled bikes have the model number “PL01,” and the …

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by Zak Failla
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Tasteless Stunt Sends Ice Cream Licking VA Couple Into Internet's Most Hated Tasteless Stunt Sends Ice Cream Licking VA Couple Into Internet's Most Hated
Tasteless Stunt Sends Ice Cream Licking VA Couple Into Internet's Most Hated I might scream for it, you might scream for it, but we’re all screaming about this ill-advised ice cream prank posted by a pair of wannabe social media stars out of Virginia. A viral video is making the rounds online after a pair later identified as Tequan and Asia Hines, of Portsmouth, shot a since-deleted post that showed them sneakily opening up a tub of ice cream, and licking it before placing it back on the shelf. “Let me taste it … Let me taste it,” Tequan could be heard muttering in the video while suspiciously looking around to make sure the distasteful duo weren’t caught. “Okay. P…

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by Zak Failla
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Do Not Use These COVID-19 At-Home Tests Due To Bacteria Concerns: FDA Do Not Use These COVID-19 At-Home Tests Due To Bacteria Concerns: FDA
Do Not Use These Covid-19 At-Home Tests Due To Bacteria Concerns: FDA Americans have been advised by federal officials to stop using and dispose of specific COVID-19 at-home tests that could have potentially harmful bacteria inside the kits. SD Biosensor, Inc. announced on Friday, May 5, that the company is requesting that consumers stop using “Pilot COVID-19 At-Home Tests” due to contaminants found in the tube with liquid inside, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The tube with the liquidFDA The affected tests can be identified by the lot number on the outer packaging (see below) and should be discarded in the trash. The liquid should n…

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by Zak Failla
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'Occasional Drag Queen' From DMV Region Makes Mark During Jeopardy! Run 'Occasional Drag Queen' From DMV Region Makes Mark During Jeopardy! Run
'Occasional Drag Queen' From DMV Region Makes Mark During Jeopardy! Run An impressive run is over for three-time Jeopardy! champion — and part time drag queen — Kevin Belle, who you may know as Whiskey Ginger.  The Maryland native's steak that saw him pocket tens of thousands of dollars was upended during Wednesday's rendition of the beloved quiz show. A trail planner from Silver Spring, Belle's streak began on Friday, April 28, when he won more than $10,000, and continued into this week, when he claimed two more victories before being topped on Wednesday, May 3 by Illinois native Hannah Wilson, though there were no hard feelings there.  In total, Belle claim…

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by Zak Failla
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Casting Call: College-Aged Students, Grads Wanted For Reality TV Debate Show In DC Area Casting Call: College-Aged Students, Grads Wanted For Reality TV Debate Show In DC Area
Casting Call: College-Aged Students, Grads Wanted For Reality TV Debate Show In DC Area Hollywood is coming calling to Washington, DC. The Writers Guild of America may be on strike, but a casting call has been listed for the pilot episode of “In The Arena,” a reality TV competition that is looking for “attractive, athletic, candidates,” who preferably “have a compelling life story” and a knack for debate. “This role is to be a candidate for a new reality tv competition show's pilot episode and sizzle reel,” officials said.  Fifteen candidates will be selected as finalists. A handful will also audition and be rejected in the episode. According to producers of the show, …

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by Zak Failla
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Nine-Foot Shark Tracked In Maryland, Virginia Waters Nine-Foot Shark Tracked In Maryland, Virginia Waters
Nine-Foot Shark Tracked In Maryland, Virginia Waters Officials are tracking a nine-foot shark that has been making its way up and down the East Coast and was recently spotted not far off the Maryland and Virginia shores. “Frosty,” a 9-foot-2 juvenile White Shark that weighs in at nearly 400 pounds has been tracked from Georgia up the coast and into the waters surrounding the DMV region. The latest “ping” from Ocearch was reported shortly before 11:30 a.m. on Monday, May 1, as it made its way up near the Chesapeake Bay. Ocearch - which described itself as a “global non-profit organization conducting unprecedented research on our ocean’…

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by Zak Failla
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Fairfax Native Fulfilling Lifelong Dream With Premier Of Film About Shady Salesman Fairfax Native Fulfilling Lifelong Dream With Premier Of Film About Shady Salesman
Fairfax Native Fulfilling Lifelong Dream With Premier Of Film About Shady Salesman "Jurassic Park" was the movie that Chris Schrack says made him feel like he had to work in the film industry. He was eight years old when he first saw it, and absolutely awestruck. Several decades later, the Fairfax native is preparing for the premier of his third feature film, "For Sale," which will debut Wednesday, May 3 at Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse. "Ever since I was a really little kid I’ve been into film, especially scary movies," Schrack said. "I was four or five years old and really into Halloween and scary movies, always trying to get my mom to let me rent hor…

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by Cecilia Levine
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$161M Powerball Ticket Sold To VA Lottery Player Unclaimed: Officials $161M Powerball Ticket Sold To VA Lottery Player Unclaimed: Officials
$161M Powerball Ticket Sold To VA Lottery Player Unclaimed: Officials Nearly two months after a life-changing Powerball win, one of Virginia Lottery's largest-ever jackpots remains unclaimed. Officials say that one ticket matched all six numbers in the March 4 Powerball drawing, and that little piece of paper is now worth an estimated $161 million, though no winner has come forward as of Monday, April 24 to claim the nine-figure prize. The winning numbers for the Saturday, March 4 the drawing were 10-16-18-40-66 with a Powerball number of 16. The winning ticket was purchased at Gill Brothers on Celburne Boulevard in Dublin.  Now the question is, who’s …

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by Zak Failla
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Video Of VA Girl Sweetly Ruining Gender Reveal Goes Viral With 34M Views On TikTok Video Of VA Girl Sweetly Ruining Gender Reveal Goes Viral With 34M Views On TikTok
Video Of VA Girl Sweetly Ruining Gender Reveal Goes Viral With 34M Views On TikTok Video of a 4-year-old Virginia girl adorably ruining her parents' gender reveal is going viral. In the clip viewed more than 34 million times, Finley takes scissors to the string holding the black balloon filled with either blue or pink confetti, misunderstanding she's supposed to pop the balloon, not snip it. "No Finley!" mom Candice Ross of Prince George County can be heard yelling, as Finley sweetly giggles and the balloon drifts up, up and away. @candiceelizabethw Welp, that didn’t go as planned 😂 #genderreveal #bigsister #whoops ♬ Good Day - Nappy Roots When cameras stopp…

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by Cecilia Levine