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Zak Failla

Assistant Managing Editor

zfailla@dailyvoice.com

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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.

Zak Failla's Contributions

Police & Fire

Virginia Teen Confesses To Attempted Murder, Strangling Minor At Police HQ: Officials A Virginia teen is behind bars after police say he walked into their headquarters Saturday night and admitted to trying to kill someone he knew. The incident was reported at around 10 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 9, when 18-year-old Christian Pulley entered the Leesburg Police Department lobby and reported that he had just attempted to kill someone at a home in the 0 block of Catoctin Circle NE in Leesburg, according to the agency. Shortly after Pulley arrived, a family member of the victim — a juvenile — called 911 to report the attack, police said. The victim was treated by medical personnel an…

by Zak Failla

08/11/2025

Police & Fire

Four Children, Two Adults Killed As Raging Waldorf House Fire Traps Victims Inside Four children and two adults were killed when a raging two-alarm fire tore through a Charles County home Sunday morning, trapping victims inside before firefighters could reach them, officials said. The blaze broke out around 8:40 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 10, in the 3000 block of Declaration Court North in Waldorf, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office. Charles County Sheriff’s deputies were the first to arrive and found two adult occupants had escaped unharmed. They were told as many as six others were still inside, but deputies were forced back by heavy smoke and flames, offic…

by Zak Failla

08/11/2025

Politics

‘No More Mr. Nice Guy’: Trump Orders DC Homeless To Move ‘Immediately’ In Crime Crackdown Plan No more Mr. Nice Guy. President Donald Trump's assault on Washington, DC, continued on Sunday morning as he continues to rally the masses before his grand announcement to eradicate crime in the nation's capital. His latest post on social media both touts his much-anticipated press conference on Monday as he plans to target crime in DC — this time targeting the homeless population in a lengthy Truth Social post. Trump Truth Social "We're having a news conference tomorrow at the White House," Trump posted. "I'm going to make our capital safer and more beautiful than it eve…

by Zak Failla

08/10/2025

Police & Fire

Flames Tear Through Walrdorf Home, Killing Two, Possibly More: Fire Marshal (Developing) A raging two-alarm fire ripped through a Charles County home Sunday morning, leaving at least two people dead and sending investigators back into the charred debris to search for more victims, authorities said. Deputy State Fire Marshals responded with the Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department and surrounding agencies at around 8:40 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 10, to the 3000 block of Declaration Court North in Waldorf for reports of a house fire with people trapped inside, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office. Flames had already consumed much of the structure when crews arrived, prom…

by Zak Failla

08/10/2025

Sports

Mariano Rivera Tears Achilles At Yankees Old-Timers’ Day: ‘It’s Worse Than We Thought’ The New York Yankees' bullpen took another unexpected — and curious — twist over what was supposed to be a celebratory weekend. Hall of Fame closer Mariano Rivera reportedly tore his Achilles tendon during Saturday's Old-Timers' Day game at Yankee Stadium and will require surgery, according to a report from The Athletic citing former great Roger Clemens. Another injury for the Bronx Bombers. “We all thought it was a hamstring, but I think it’s a little worse than that,” Clemens told WFAN. "It was a fun day until we heard about Mariano. Mariano hurt his Achilles," the seven-time Cy Y…

by Zak Failla

08/09/2025

Sports

History Made: Jen Pawol Breaks MLB Gender Barrier As First Female Umpire History was made on Saturday afternoon when trailblazer Jen Pawl became the first woman in history to umpire a Major League Baseball game. Pawol manned first base on Aug. 9, as the Atlanta Braves topped the Marlins in the first game of a day-night doubleheader before getting ready to take over at third base during the nightcap at Truist Park. The doubleheader necessitated adding a fifth umpire to the crew, since each home-plate umpire skips the other game they’re not working, creating an opening for Pawol. There were fireworks on the field during the 7-1 win, but all eyes were …

by Zak Failla

08/09/2025

Lifestyle

From Lily to Frances: ‘Modern Family’ Star Aubrey Anderson-Emmons Debuts Music Career With EP Modern Family fans know her as Lily, but Aubrey Anderson-Emmons is ready for a new chapter — as Frances Anderson, an 18-year-old singer-songwriter making waves with her debut EP Drown. After spending nearly a decade on screen, Anderson made it official this week that she was changing her name as she continues to pursue interests outside of television. The details were first reported by E! News. “Frances is actually part of my legal name—it’s my middle name, and it’s after my mom’s old family friend,” she told the outlet. "I thought, one, it was a bit shorter than ‘Aubrey Anderson-Emm…

by Zak Failla

08/09/2025

Business

Dangerous Bacteria Found in Popular Soaps: Nationwide Recall Hits US Homes, Hospitals A nationwide recall is in effect for dozens of soap and skincare products sold in homes, hospitals, and care facilities after tests revealed dangerous bacterial contamination, the US Food and Drug Administration announced. New Jersey-based DermaRite Industries is pulling multiple lots of DermaKleen, DermaSarra, KleenFoam, and PeriGiene products from shelves nationwide, including Puerto Rico, after the products tested positive for Burkholderia cepacia, federal officials said. The bacteria can cause serious and potentially life-threatening infections, especially in people with weakened immune…

by Zak Failla

08/09/2025

Politics

Trump Promises To ‘Essentially Stop Violent Crime’ In Nation's Capital — Starting Monday President Donald Trump says he can “essentially stop violent crime” in Washington, DC — and he claims it could start Monday. Amid growing tensions about the president deploying federal officers in the nation's capital, Trump made plans for an announcement to start the week that will help curtail a perceived string of crime. "On Monday, a (press conference) will be held at the White House, which will, essentially, stop violent crime in Washington, DC,” he posted on Truth Social. “It has become one of the most dangerous cities anywhere in the World. It will soon be one of the safest!!!"…

by Zak Failla

08/09/2025

Business

Boar’s Head Plant Linked To Deadly Listeria Outbreak Set To Reopen: Reports The Boar's Head deli meat plant in Virginia, linked to a listeria outbreak that killed 10 people and sickened dozens more, is set to reopen, according to reports. In September 2024, millions of pounds of deli meat were subject to recall after a listeria outbreak was reported at the facility in Jarratt, Virginia, where liverwurst samples tested positive for the bacteria. The outbreak sickened at least 60 people in more than a dozen states, according to federal officials. The facility was shut down in September, leaving nearly 200 workers without a job. “It pains us to impact the livel…

by Zak Failla

08/09/2025

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