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Trucker Killed In I-95 Wreck Was A Father And Veteran, Loved Ones Say Trucker Killed In I-95 Wreck Was A Father And Veteran, Loved Ones Say
Trucker Killed In I-95 Wreck Was A Father And Veteran, Loved Ones Say Nate Moody, the New Jersey truck driver who died in the Philadelphia I-95 wreck that collapsed a portion of the highway on Sunday, leaves behind a family, loved ones say.  Moody was driving under a highway overpass in Tacony early on June 11 when his truck caught fire, causing the roadway above to buckle, Daily Voice reported. His remains were pulled from the wreckage the following day.  Now, loved ones and community members are raising money to assist the wife and children he left behind.  "Nate was a father of three, a veteran, and a hardworking devoted family man," s…

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by Mac Bullock
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Cherry Hill Mom Was Walking Dog, Son Was In Shower When Fire Broke Out, Loved Ones Say Cherry Hill Mom Was Walking Dog, Son Was In Shower When Fire Broke Out, Loved Ones Say
Cherry Hill Mom Was Walking Dog, Son Was In Shower When Fire Broke Out, Loved Ones Say A family from Cherry Hill lost their home in a fire last weekend, but the community is rallying to help them. Nearly $10,000 has been raised for Anya Rozenblit and her family, who lost everything when the fire destroyed their home.  A GoFundMe campaign has been organized by Anya's friend, Lyann Figueroa. Figueroa wrote: "On the afternoon of Saturday, March 18, she was out walking her dogs & on her way back realized that her house was on fire." Her son Jacob was home in the shower when the fire broke out. "The fire moved quickly through her home & she lost absolutely eve…

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by Jon Craig
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Fire Strikes Family Of Late EMT From Emerson Fire Strikes Family Of Late EMT From Emerson
Fire Strikes Family Of Late EMT From Emerson The family of a beloved EMT who died last year suffered another tragedy when fire severely damaged their Emerson home earlier this week. Valderes “Val” Toulouzan-Vaporakis and her twin boys are physically OK. So are their cat and three dogs – one of whom was rescued from the fire and another who was found following an intense search. Firefighters prevented Tuesday's smoky blaze from causing major structural damage to the Sanford Avenue home. "As it turns out, their house was underinsured, making things even more difficult for them," said friend Lisa Leuck. "There are many repairs to be do…

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by Jerry DeMarco