Former Toms River Track Star Diego Rodriguez Garibaldi Dies Following Crash, 19 Former Toms River Track Star Diego Rodriguez Garibaldi Dies Following Crash, 19
Former Toms River Track Star Diego Rodriguez Garibaldi Dies Following Crash, 19 Family and loved ones are mourning the death of a teen from Toms River. A GoFundMe page was created in the memory of Diego Rodriguez Garibaldi, who died on Friday, Jan. 26 at 19 years old, according to his obituary.  The memorial fundraiser was created after a car crash sent Rodriguez Garibaldi to the hospital. Details in the crash were not immediately available. The GoFundMe page raised more than $28,500 from at least 500 donations as of Thursday, Feb. 8. "Your overwhelming support has meant the world to his family during this challenging time," the fundraiser page said. "We are gra…
Coastal Flooding Possible Across South Jersey Despite Clear Skies This Week Coastal Flooding Possible Across South Jersey Despite Clear Skies This Week
Coastal Flooding Possible Across South Jersey Despite Clear Skies This Week Despite no rain or snow expected for the week ahead, forecasters are warning residents about the threat of coastal flooding across New Jersey. The National Weather Service said South Jersey will have a threat of minor flooding through 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 8. A coastal flood advisory was issued for Tuesday, Feb. 6 in Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Ocean, and Salem counties. Minor flooding is forecasted during morning high tides in Atlantic City, Great Egg Harbor Bay at Ocean City, Cape May Harbor, and Barnegat Harbor. "While the weather will remain …
2026 World Cup Final Heading To MetLife Stadium In New Jersey 2026 World Cup Final Heading To MetLife Stadium In New Jersey
2026 World Cup Final Heading To MetLife Stadium In New Jersey The world's biggest sporting event is coming to the East Rutherford. According to multiple reports, the 2026 men's World Cup final is set to be staged at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, after FIFA spurned bids from those representing Dallas' AT&T Stadium and Stan Kroenke's palace in LA.  The majority of the action will still take place in Texas, with action shared across venues in Mexico and Canada. But the Garden State drew the big straw, bringing the big event back to the area after Giants Stadium played host during the 1994 event. "While this stadium has been more used to hosti…
Heroin Kingpin Who Ran Fatal Drug Ring From Atlantic County Jail Eligible For Parole In 9 Years Heroin Kingpin Who Ran Fatal Drug Ring From Atlantic County Jail Eligible For Parole In 9 Years
Heroin Kingpin Who Ran Fatal Drug Ring From Atlantic County Jail Eligible For Parole In 9 Years A man who ran a heroin-selling network from the Atlantic County Jail was sentenced, authorities said. Emery Chapman, 44, of Pleasantville, was sentenced to 21 years in state prison, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office announced on Friday, Feb. 2. Chapman will be eligible for parole after nine years and once he's released, he'll have five years of "intensive parole supervision" under the No Early Release Act. Prosecutors said Chapman gave heroin to 62-year-old Brian Whitted of Galloway Township in December 2018. Whitted then sold the heroin to 59-year-old Anthony Tamburelli. Tambur…
Passenger, 38, Killed After Being Thrown From Pickup On I-295 Passenger, 38, Killed After Being Thrown From Pickup On I-295
Passenger, 38, Killed After Being Thrown From Pickup On I-295 A 38-year-old woman from Philadelphia was killed after being ejected from a pickup in a crash on Interstate 295 in Gloucester County, authorities said. Troopers responded to a motor vehicle crash on Thursday, Feb. 1 at about 6:58 p.m. on I-295 north in West Deptford. Based on a preliminary investigation, a Chevy pickup truck and Dodge passenger vehicle were traveling northbound on I-295, according to New Jersey State Police. Neare milepost 19.8, the Dodge collided with the rear of the Chevy. The Chevy ran off the road to the right, impacted the guardrail, and subsequently overturned. …
Man Convicted Of Fatal Shooting In Camden: Prosecutor Man Convicted Of Fatal Shooting In Camden: Prosecutor
Man Convicted Of Fatal Shooting In Camden: Prosecutor A 22-year-old man from Camden has been convicted of murder in a fatal shooting death, authorities said. Antony Shields was found guilty on Tuesday, Jan. 30, of first-degree felony murder, first-degree aggravated manslaughter, and second-degree conspiracy to commit robbery, according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez. Shields was found guilty of killing 21-year-old Alex Fernandez of Philadelphia in 2021, they said. On Feb. 4, 2021, the Camden County Police Department and the Camden County Prosecutor’s Offi…
Philly Sister Makes Dramatic Exit, NJ Model Eliminated From 'The Bachelor' Philly Sister Makes Dramatic Exit, NJ Model Eliminated From 'The Bachelor'
Philly Sister Makes Dramatic Exit, NJ Model Eliminated From 'The Bachelor' Only two locals are left on ABC's "The Bachelor" after the second episode of the season. And that's one Philadelphia sister and the Bachelor himself: Allie Hollinger, 26, and Joey Graziadei. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Bachelor (@bachelorabc) The older Hollinger sister, 28-year-old Lauren, decided at the end of Monday night's episode that she was tired of waiting around for her turn to talk to 28-year-old Graziadei, a tennis coach with roots in Collegeville. This comes after she and multiple other women donned brida…
NJ Devils Players' Leaves Of Absence Tied To 2018 Sex Assault Investigation? NJ Devils Players' Leaves Of Absence Tied To 2018 Sex Assault Investigation?
NJ Devils Players' Leaves Of Absence Tied To 2018 Sex Assault Investigation? Two New Jersey Devils players and one member of the Philadelphia Flyers  have been granted leaves of absence the same day that The Globe and Mail released a report saying police in Canada called for the surrender of five players from the 2018 Canadian World Junior team in connection with a sex assault investigation. Devils forward Michael McLeod, defenseman Cal Foote, and Flyers goalie Carter Hart — all members of the 2018 Canadian World Junior team — have been granted a leave of absence.  The Devils said only that McLeod and Foote were requested and granted an indefinit…
'Go F— Yourself:' Philadelphia Sisters Already Fighting, NJ Model Wows On 'The Bachelor' 'Go F— Yourself:' Philadelphia Sisters Already Fighting, NJ Model Wows On 'The Bachelor'
'Go F— Yourself:' Philadelphia Sisters Already Fighting, NJ Model Wows On 'The Bachelor' Lauren and Allie's plan was to let Joey Graziadei get to know them separately. But Philadelphia's Hollinger sisters, both contestants on this season of ABC's "The Bachelor," foiled their own plan before the end of the night. And it wasn't long before things turned ugly. Lauren Hollinger, the older sister, shotguns a beer with Joey Graziadei. Disney/John Fleenor ** WARNING: Story may contain spoilers ** Lauren, 28, brought beers for her and the former Collegeville tennis player to shotgun as she stepped out of the limo, but it was ultimately her 26-year-old little sis who stole…
'Lost Everything:' 20 People Without Homes In Wildwood Apartment Fire 'Lost Everything:' 20 People Without Homes In Wildwood Apartment Fire
'Lost Everything:' 20 People Without Homes In Wildwood Apartment Fire A fire ripped through an apartment in Cape May County, leaving 20 people without homes, including a man and his pregnant wife. Wildwood firefighters were called to the building at 319 East Juniper Avenue just before 6 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 22, the city's fire department said. The building has six apartments on two floors. Everyone got out of the building, but one person was airlifted to a Philadelphia hospital after suffering burns and smoke inhalation. A Wildwood police officer was treated at the scene for minor injuries after slipping on ice. Firefighters knocked down the flames…
Don't Miss New Season Of 'The Bachelor' Starring MontCo Tennis Coach, Philly Sisters Don't Miss New Season Of 'The Bachelor' Starring MontCo Tennis Coach, Philly Sisters
Don't Miss New Season Of 'The Bachelor' Starring MontCo Tennis Coach, Philly Sisters Joey Graziadei's season of ABC's "The Bachelor" is almost here. The 28-year-old Collegeville tennis coach's season airs Monday, Jan. 22 at 8 p.m. on ABC. Graziadei will be dating 32 women on his season of the show, three of whom are from the Philly area: 27-year-old Lanie, 27; and sisters, 26-year-old Allison and 28-year-old Lauren. According to their bios on the "Bachelor" website, Allison and Lauren have dated the same guy before — but at different times. Disney/John Fleenor You can click here to see all the women vying for Joey's heart, or scroll down to read about the locals an…
Don't Miss New Season Of 'The Bachelor' Featuring NJ Model Don't Miss New Season Of 'The Bachelor' Featuring NJ Model
Don't Miss New Season Of 'The Bachelor' Featuring NJ Model Joey Graziadei's season of ABC's "The Bachelor" is almost here. The new season starring the Pennsylvania tennis coach will air Monday, Jan. 22 at 8 p.m. on ABC. Among the 32 contestants who will meet 28-year-old Graziadei is 25-year-old leasing agent and model, Erika Cardenas, of North Bergen. On Monday evening, all of the women will meet Joey at the Bachelor mansion, and have only one shot to make their very first impression.  Erika is up against two sisters from Philadelphia, a radiochemist, a guidance counselor, and more than two dozen hopefuls from across the U.S. Click her…