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Lights, Camera, Action! Casting Call Issued For Virginia Beach Area Actors Lights, Camera, Action! Casting Call Issued For Virginia Beach Area Actors
Lights, Camera, Action! Casting Call Issued For Virginia Beach Area Actors A production company is casting two actors for a campaign set to shoot in Hampton Roads early next year, according to an advertisement on Backstage. The production company is seeking two men of any ethnicity to apply for the commercial for the HVAC company for the shoot in January of 2023, the Backstage advertisement states. "This will be an ongoing campaign, the first 4 spots in January and the next 5 will be in the summer", states a spokesperson for the production company. "The chosen spokesman will also do radio spots for this company, the first radio spots will be recorded in December 2…

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by Annie DeVoe
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VA Mom Flown To Hospital After Suffering Stroke, Family Finds New Normal VA Mom Flown To Hospital After Suffering Stroke, Family Finds New Normal
VA Mom Flown To Hospital After Suffering Stroke, Family Finds New Normal Support was surging for a Prince William County family after its matriarch suffered a stroke at just 36 years old. More than $25,800 had been raised as of Monday, Dec. 5 on a GoFundMe for Courtney Waters' family. According to her Facebook page, Courtney lives in Bristow with her husband, Kevin. They have three children, Colton (7), Kendall (4) and Carly (2). Courtney was flown to INVOA Fairfax Hospital on Nov. 29 and went right into emergency surgery upon suffering a stroke, reads the campaign by Christina DePorter. "She is hard working, kind, and an endlessly giving woman," the…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Actors, Actresses Wanted For Paid Commercial Shoot In DMV Area Actors, Actresses Wanted For Paid Commercial Shoot In DMV Area
Actors, Actresses Wanted For Paid Commercial Shoot In DMV Area A production company is casting a family for a CTIA commercial that is set to shoot in early January in the DMV area, according to an advertisement on a casting website. The production company posted the ad to Backstage, looking to cast a family of four for a comedy sketch to promote the cellular brand and increase in cellular technology over the years. The company is seeking a man and a woman between 30 and 60-years-old to be cast as parents, as well as two children, a boy and a girl, to complete the family. Actors and actresses interested in the role are asked to have the ability to …

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by Annie DeVoe
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Bat Population Ravaged By Fungus Listed As 'Endangered' By US Fish And Wildlife Service Bat Population Ravaged By Fungus Listed As 'Endangered' By US Fish And Wildlife Service
Bat Population Ravaged By Fungus Listed As 'Endangered' By US Fish And Wildlife Service President Joe Biden has added a new species of bat to the country’s endangered list in a final effort to spare the animal after it was devastated by a fungal disease that decimated its population over the past several years. The US Fish and Wildlife Service has reclassified the northern long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis) as endangered as the species faces extinction due to the impacts of white-nose syndrome, a deadly disease that affects hibernating bats across North America. As of 2015, the species was listed as “threatened," but as the impacts of the disease continue to rapidly expa…

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by Zak Failla
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REELZ To Highlight Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office In Action During 'On Patrol: Live' REELZ To Highlight Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office In Action During 'On Patrol: Live'
Reelz To Highlight Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office In Action During 'On Patrol: Live' Hollywood is coming for the Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office, which is set to take centerstage during an upcoming television documentary on REELZ. Beginning on Friday, Dec. 2, the sheriff's office will be appearing on the series “On Patrol: Live,” which tracks police officers and deputies from different agencies across the country for several hours to showcase their work in the community. The series is hosted and executive produced by longtime television host Dan Abrams, with retired Tulsa Police Department Sgt. Sean “Sticks" Larking and Depuy Sheriff Curtis Wilson. “Together, they provide m…

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by Zak Failla
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Paramedic From DC 'Literally Froze' After $1M Maryland Lottery 'Powerball' Win Paramedic From DC 'Literally Froze' After $1M Maryland Lottery 'Powerball' Win
Paramedic From DC 'Literally Froze' After $1M Maryland Lottery 'Powerball' Win A paramedic from Washington, DC nearly needed medical assistance of her own when she realized that she became Maryland’s newest millionaire on a winning “Powerball” ticket that was sold during the height of the $2 million jackpot in early November. Family birth dates proved to be fortuitous for the paramedic, who credits her loved ones for helping her hit enough winning numbers to cash in a seven-figure payday from the Wednesday, Nov. 2 drawing. The paramedic - who chose not to disclose a name - said that she hadn't run the winning ticket through a scanner at a Lottery retailer all month -…

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by Zak Failla
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Ye Spotted In Frederick After Storming Off On Podcaster Questioning His Anti-Semitism Ye Spotted In Frederick After Storming Off On Podcaster Questioning His Anti-Semitism
Ye Spotted In Frederick After Storming Off On Podcaster Questioning His Anti-Semitism Ye, the embattled artist formerly known as Kanye West, is making the most of his visit to the DMV area, storming off a podcast over probes into his anti-Semitic comments before taking in the sights in Frederick County. Ye, a purported candidate to run for president in 2024, was in Western Maryland on Monday, Nov. 28 with his reported campaign manager Milo Yiannopoulous, and Nick Fuentes, an extreme political commentator, and Holocaust denier. More videos from Kanye in Maryland on our https://t.co/xwQkRjUT9N pic.twitter.com/7EkLCdkmLe — DC Maryland Virginia (@DMVFollowers) November 29, 2…

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by Zak Failla
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Celebrity Weight Loss Trend Leads To Worldwide Shortage Of Diabetes Drug Celebrity Weight Loss Trend Leads To Worldwide Shortage Of Diabetes Drug
Celebrity Weight Loss Trend Leads To Worldwide Shortage Of Diabetes Drug A diabetes treatment shortage has been announced following the uptick in usage of the drug after a new weight loss trend made viral by influencers, reports CBS.  A worldwide shortage for Ozempic, a FDA approved drug for Type Two Diabetes, as well as Wegovy, has been announced after in increase in prescriptions for both diabetic and non-diabetic users. Both drugs contain the ingredient, semaglutide, which is being linked to weight loss, the outlet continues.  Influencers are bragging about their weight loss journeys, claiming that the drug helped them shed pounds. Recently, We…

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by Annie DeVoe
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Mario Lopez Taking Talents To Maryland Mall To Kick Off Holiday Season Mario Lopez Taking Talents To Maryland Mall To Kick Off Holiday Season
Mario Lopez Taking Talents To Maryland Mall To Kick Off Holiday Season Hollywood is coming to Maryland to kick off the holiday season. Mario Lopez will be making an appearance at the Westfield Montgomery Mall on Sunday, Nov. 20 in Bethesda to host a holiday concert to benefit the Children's National Hospital. The “Saved by the Bell” star will be the special emcee at “Home for the Holidays Kick-Off Concert,” which will feature festive holiday tunes from The Littlemermen, scenes from the Nutcracker with the Maryland Youth Ballet, the Washington Nationals racing presidents are scheduled to make an appearance, and other special guest stars and performers. Offic…

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by Zak Failla
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DC Metro Area Thai Spot Named Among Best In America DC Metro Area Thai Spot Named Among Best In America
DC Metro Area Thai Spot Named Among Best In America A Thai spot in the DC Metro area was named among the best in the US. A report by Eat This, Not That says Duangrat's Thai Restaurant In Falls Church is the longest-serving Thai restaurant in the DC Metro area and the best in Virginia. The restaurant was founded in 1987 by Ed and Pookie Duangrat, just six years after they'd decided to pursue the "American Dream" and open a grocery store around the corner, according to its website. "From the start, Ed & Pookie redefined the quality and presentation of Thai cuisine, raising its standard from “mom & pop” to upscale," it reads. "It …

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by Nicole Acosta
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What's In A Name? Maryland Zoo Seeks Public Input On Naming New African Penguin Chick What's In A Name? Maryland Zoo Seeks Public Input On Naming New African Penguin Chick
What's In A Name? Maryland Zoo Seeks Public Input On Naming New African Penguin Chick One of the Maryland Zoo’s new African penguin chicks is going to have an Italian flavor to its new name. Zoo officials are seeking the public’s opinion in choosing the best name for one of its four new chicks, and this year's theme is Italian food. Now, it will be up to the public to choose between three popular Italian fares: Ravioli, Limoncello, or Mozzarella. Risotto, mortadella, lasagne…can you see where we’re going with this? Italian food is our annual African penguin chick... Posted by The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore on Monday, November 7, 2022 In the past, the zoo has chosen diff…

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by Zak Failla
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Here's What You Need To Know About Tuesday's Lunar Eclipse In Maryland, Virginia Here's What You Need To Know About Tuesday's Lunar Eclipse In Maryland, Virginia
Here's What You Need To Know About Tuesday's Lunar Eclipse In Maryland, Virginia The stars are aligning perfectly for those in Maryland and Virginia looking forward to Tuesday morning's total lunar eclipse. A partial eclipse will begin at approximately 4:09 a.m., then, beginning at around 5:15 a.m., on Tuesday, Nov. 8, the moon will appear a deep shade of red and orange for approximately an hour and a half until nearly 6:45 a.m. The timing coincides with sunrise in the region, which is expected shortly after 6:40 a.m. on Tuesday morning. According to the National Weather Service, conditions will be prime for stargazers in the DMV area, with the Baltimore/Washington off…

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by Zak Failla