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'Larger Than Life': Philadelphia's DJ Ernesto Dead At 43 'Larger Than Life': Philadelphia's DJ Ernesto Dead At 43
'Larger Than Life': Philadelphia's DJ Ernesto Dead At 43 Ernesto Di Siro Jr., a noted Philadelphia area DJ, died suddenly on Sunday, May 14, his loved ones wrote on a memorial GoFundMe page. He was 43.  A fixture of Philly nightlife, "DJ Ernesto" was well-known and loved by many, his younger sister Teresa said.  "It was difficult to go anywhere without someone recognizing Ernie," she wrote on GoFundMe. "Ernie had a larger-than-life personality and the biggest heart." On social media, community members and loved ones posted photos and penned tributes in memory of the late DJ. My 🖤 hurts … my little cousin, who will be deeply missed. #dje…

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by Mac Bullock
Obituaries
HS Senior ID'd Following Head-On Crash In Reading HS Senior ID'd Following Head-On Crash In Reading
HS Senior ID'd Following Head-On Crash In Reading A community is mourning the loss of a 17-year-old football player after a deadly head-on collision.  Antonio Chaves of Paradise died along with a 17-year-old girl from Schuylkill County at a nearby hospital following the two-vehicle crash on Route 183 in Bern Township near Fairview Drive on Thursday, April 6, around 12:30 p.m., authorities said. Route 183 was closed between Palisades Drive and West Leesport Road for nearly three hours, according to Bern Township Police. The car crossed into oncoming traffic and crashed head-on into a box truck, police said. Chaves "enjoyed playing footba…

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by Jillian Pikora
Business
New Chick-fil-a Opens In Philly's Wynnefield Heights Section New Chick-fil-a Opens In Philly's Wynnefield Heights Section
New Chick-fil-a Opens In Philly's Wynnefield Heights Section There's a new option on the menu for hungry Philadelphians.  Chick-fil-a fast food restaurant has opened a new location at 4040 City Ave. in the Wynnfield Heights section of west Philly, company representatives announced in a release on Thursday, Nov. 17. The new owner/operator, Philadelphia native Sereena Quick, says she's looking forward to doing business in the community that raised her.  “I love the city of Philadelphia. I am living proof of its rich history, vibrant diversity, and endless possibilities,” she said. “I am passionate about creating long-term positive chang…

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by Mac Bullock