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PA Man, NJ Woman Killed In NY 17 Tractor-Trailer Crash: State Police PA Man, NJ Woman Killed In NY 17 Tractor-Trailer Crash: State Police
PA Man, NJ Woman Killed In NY 17 Tractor-Trailer Crash: State Police A crash between a tractor-trailer and a passenger car killed two people on State Route 17 in Nichols, New York, state police announced on Tuesday, Sept. 9. Frank J. Dempaire, 45, of Reading, Pennsylvania, and Elize Carlos, 45, of Newark, New Jersey, were identified as the victims, according to New York State Police. The crash happened shortly after 4:30 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 8, when both vehicles were traveling east on State Route 17 and the tractor trailer rear-ended the passenger car, troopers said. Dempaire and Carlos, who were inside the car, died at the scene. The tractor trailer driv…
Mustang Passenger, 21, Photographer, ID'd As Passenger Killed In Multi-Vehicle I-78 Crash: PD Mustang Passenger, 21, Photographer, ID'd As Passenger Killed In Multi-Vehicle I-78 Crash: PD
Mustang Passenger, 21, Photographer, ID'd As Passenger Killed In Multi-Vehicle I-78 Crash: PD A young photographer has been identified as the victim killed in a multi-vehicle wreck over the weekend on Interstate 78. Genna Spina was a passenger in a Ford Mustang involved in a chain reaction crash on Saturday, Aug. 30 at 1:46 a.m. in the westbound lanes of Hillside, New Jersey State Police Sgt. Charles Marchan said (scroll for more crash details). Genna Spina  Genna Spina Instagram Remembering Genna Spina's social media profiles show she was a photographer who attended the County College of Morris. She had been working as an assistant photographer at Fred Marcus Phot…
Southern Chicken Favorite Plans 35 NJ Locations In Northeast Expansion: What To Know Southern Chicken Favorite Plans 35 NJ Locations In Northeast Expansion: What To Know
Southern Chicken Favorite Plans 35 NJ Locations In Northeast Expansion: What To Know A beloved Southern chicken chain is planning to expand across the tri-state area, including a return to the Big Apple. Bojangles will open about 55 restaurants across the region, the company said in a news release. That includes 20 in the greater New York City area over the next 10 years, along with 35 across New Jersey. A new location in the East Flatbush section of Brooklyn is set to open in the winter as part of a franchise deal with restaurateur Habib Hashimi and the Hashimi Holding Corporation. "Bojangles has always stood out to me – from its delicious chicken, biscuits and …
Missing Teen Found Alive Year Later 500 Miles From Home, Man Facing Dozen+ Sex Charges: Cops Missing Teen Found Alive Year Later 500 Miles From Home, Man Facing Dozen+ Sex Charges: Cops
Missing Teen Found Alive Year Later 500 Miles From Home, Man Facing Dozen+ Sex Charges: Cops A 15-year-old girl reported missing from Pennsylvania nearly a year ago was found in a North Carolina home, and the man she was with is facing more than a dozen sex charges. A 15-year-old girl who vanished nearly a year ago from Pennsylvania was found in North Carolina, about 470 miles away, and the man she was living with is now facing more than 15 felony charges, police said. The girl was reportedly reported missing out of Reading, PA in June 2024, NBC News says citing court documents. The teen was discovered on Monday, June 16, around 4:20 p.m., when detectives with the High Point Police…
Taylor Swift's Neighbor, Distinguished PA Educator-Turned-Art Dealer Pleads Guilty In Art Scam Taylor Swift's Neighbor, Distinguished PA Educator-Turned-Art Dealer Pleads Guilty In Art Scam
Taylor Swift's Neighbor, Distinguished PA Educator-Turned-Art Dealer Pleads Guilty In Art Scam A former Hill School admissions director and neighbor of pop icon Taylor Swift pleaded guilty to selling fake artwork he falsely claimed was created by some of the world’s most legendary artists, federal authorities announced on Tuesday, June 3. Carter P. Reese, 77, of Reading, admitted in federal court on Thursday, May 29, to wire fraud and mail fraud for a two-year scheme that duped customers into buying forged works he said came from Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and others, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Once respect…
Twilight In Concert Tour Reignites The Magic Of Bella And Edward Twilight In Concert Tour Reignites The Magic Of Bella And Edward
Twilight In Concert Tour Reignites The Magic Of Bella And Edward "Twilight" is back in a whole new way.  It's been over 15 years since the movie was first released, but the  soundtrack still trends on wedding playlists and its fanbase remains fiercely loyal. Now, this fall, fans can experience the "Twilight in Concert" tour which aims to captivate fans with a unique live-to-film experience. A 12-piece rock and orchestral ensemble will perform Carter Burwell’s original score live, synchronized with a screening of the 2008 film "Twilight," all under the glow of 1,000 candles. ​ Whether you're Team Edward or Team Jacob, the tour offers an immersi…
67 Pounds Of Weed Seized As Pennsylvania Man Busted For Firearm Trafficking At JFK: DA 67 Pounds Of Weed Seized As Pennsylvania Man Busted For Firearm Trafficking At JFK: DA
67 Pounds Of Weed Seized As Pennsylvania Man Busted For Firearm Trafficking At JFK: DA A man accused of fueling gun violence through illegal firearm sales was caught smuggling 67 pounds of marijuana at JFK Airport, authorities announced on Monday, March 17. Ian Diaz-Reales, 27, of Reading, Pennsylvania, was arrested on March 2 while attempting to board an outbound flight with the massive drug stash, according to the Berks County District Attorney’s Office. Diaz-Reales had already been wanted for allegedly purchasing multiple firearms and illegally funneling them to criminals involved in drug trafficking, gang activity, and violence, authorities said. The Berks County Gun Viol…
Six NJ Hospitals Ranked Among Nation's Best: See The Full List Six NJ Hospitals Ranked Among Nation's Best: See The Full List
Six NJ Hospitals Ranked Among Nation's Best: See The Full List When it comes to medical care, not all hospitals are created equally, and patients want the best treatment available, whether it's for a routine procedure or a life-saving intervention. Newsweek has released its World's Best Hospitals 2025 list. The rankings, created in collaboration with global data firm Statista, scored hospitals based on expert surveys, patient experience, and hospital performance metrics. Eleven hospitals in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic earned spots among the top 250 worldwide. The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore was ranked No. 4 glob…
'Shark Tank' Looking For Next Big Investment: Here's How You Can Pitch In Philly 'Shark Tank' Looking For Next Big Investment: Here's How You Can Pitch In Philly
'Shark Tank' Looking For Next Big Investment: Here's How You Can Pitch In Philly Innovators, it’s time to sink or swim with the Sharks in the Fishtown section of Philadelphia. The hit ABC television show "Shark Tank" will hold an open casting call in Philly on Friday, Apr. 11. The Emmy-winning program will host it at The Event Center at Rivers Philadelphia, in partnership with Philly's ABC affiliate WPVI-TV. This will be the first "Shark Tank" casting call in the city since 2017. "We’re eager to return to Philly after so many years to see how the entrepreneur community has grown," said Mindy Zemrak, the supervising casting producer since the show debuted in 2…
Murphy Declares State Of Emergency, New Snowfall Forecast Released As Winter Storm Nears Murphy Declares State Of Emergency, New Snowfall Forecast Released As Winter Storm Nears
Murphy Declares State Of Emergency, New Snowfall Forecast Released As Winter Storm Nears New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy declared a State of Emergency beginning Sunday morning, Jan. 19, right as the National Weather Service released a brand-new snowfall forecast for the winter storm heading toward the region. CLICK HERE FOR LATEST FORECAST AS OF 9 AM JAN. 19, 2025. The storm will begin with scattered showers and a low of 26 degrees Saturday night, Jan. 18, the NWS said. By Sunday afternoon, snow is expected to begin after 1 p.m., with temperatures hovering around 30 degrees. The snow could be heavy at times, with rates exceeding 1 inch per hour, especially in areas northwest of the…
Arctic Blast Will Follow Snow Showers Across NJ With Temps We Haven't Seen In Years, NWS Says Arctic Blast Will Follow Snow Showers Across NJ With Temps We Haven't Seen In Years, NWS Says
Arctic Blast Will Follow Snow Showers Across NJ With Temps We Haven't Seen In Years, NWS Says Light snow showers are forecast to begin Thursday afternoon, Jan. 16 across parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania, potentially creating slippery conditions during the evening commute, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).  A Hazardous Weather Outlook has been issued for several northeast New Jersey counties, including Passaic, Hudson, Bergen, Essex, and Union, with snowfall set to begin after 4 p.m. Most areas are expected to see less than one inch of snow, though localized accumulations of up to two inches are possible in parts of eastern Pennsylvania near and north of …