Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
News
Extreme Commute: Intern Flies To NJ Internship From SC Just For One Day Every Week Extreme Commute: Intern Flies To NJ Internship From SC Just For One Day Every Week
Extreme Commute: Intern Flies To NJ Internship From SC Just For One Day Every Week And you thought your commute was crazy. Sophia Celentano is going viral on TikTok for documenting her 750-mile commute to her job in Parsippany, NJ,  which involves flying up every week from South Carolina.  Granted, she only has to be there Wednesdays. And so, every Wednesday, Celentano, who works as a corporate marketing intern at Oglivy Health, gets up at 3 a.m., takes a 6 a.m. Spirit Airlines flight from Charleston to Newark and then Ubers to the office.  @sophiacelentano48 super commuting slay #corporateintern #marketingintern #nycintern #summerinternship #supercommuter #fyp #…

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by Sam Barron
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Obituaries
'Forever In Our Hearts:' Michael Wortmann Of Parsippany Dies After Brave Leukemia Battle, 33 'Forever In Our Hearts:' Michael Wortmann Of Parsippany Dies After Brave Leukemia Battle, 33
'Forever In Our Hearts:' Michael Wortmann Of Parsippany Dies After Brave Leukemia Battle, 33 Lifelong Parsippany resident and Loyola University graduate Michael Anthony Wortmann died following a courageous battle with leukemia on Friday, June 2. He was 33. Born in Morristown, Michael went to Seton Hall Preparatory School and lived in Parsippany his entire life, his obituary says. Michael graduated from Loyola University in Maryland and worked as the Vice President of Sales at Hennion & Walsh in Denville, according to his LinkedIn profile. Michael was very enthusiastic about sports, especially the New York Giants and Atlanta Braves. He also loved to golf and spend time with his…

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by Valerie Musson
Lower Merion-Narberth, PA
Business
Former MontCo Resident Brings Taste Of Italian Street Food To NJ Former MontCo Resident Brings Taste Of Italian Street Food To NJ
Former MontCo Resident Brings Taste Of Italian Street Food To NJ To Josephina Spinosa, food and family have always gone hand-in-hand. Now, the former Montgomery County resident is bringing a taste of her family's favorite foods to Parsippany, NJ at Lo Sfizio Italian Street Food. Spinosa lives in Montclair with her husband, Sergio Capdevielle, and their 1-year-old, Leonardo.  The couple launched Lo Sfizio in April with the ultimate goal (or rather, a much-welcomed favor) of bringing a taste of classic Italian cuisine to the area. Josephina Spinosa and her husband Sergio Capdevielle.Special to Daily Voice Spinosa was raised in Naples until she was ei…

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by Valerie Musson
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Business
Neapolitan Native Brings Taste Of Italian Street Food To NJ At New Restaurant Lo Sfizio Neapolitan Native Brings Taste Of Italian Street Food To NJ At New Restaurant Lo Sfizio
Neapolitan Native Brings Taste Of Italian Street Food To NJ At New Restaurant Lo Sfizio To Josephina Spinosa, food and family have always gone hand-in-hand. Now, she's bringing a taste of her family's favorite foods to Parsippany at Lo Sfizio Italian Street Food. Spinosa lives in Montclair with her husband, Sergio Capdevielle, and their 1-year-old, Leonardo.  The couple launched Lo Sfizio in April with the ultimate goal (or rather, a much-welcomed favor) of bringing a taste of classic Italian cuisine to the area. Josephina Spinosa and her husband Sergio Capdevielle.Special to Daily Voice Spinosa was raised in Naples until she was eight and loved learning about Neapolita…

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by Valerie Musson
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Traffic
Driver Hurt As Dump Truck Overturns, Spilling Gravel And Jamming Rt. 80 For Hours: State Police Driver Hurt As Dump Truck Overturns, Spilling Gravel And Jamming Rt. 80 For Hours: State Police
Driver Hurt As Dump Truck Overturns, Spilling Gravel And Jamming Rt. 80 For Hours: State Police A dump truck driver was hurt in a crash that left gravel scattered along Route 80 and a traffic jam lasting several hours in Morris County Wednesday, May 31, state police said. The dump truck overturned and hit a guardrail in the eastbound lanes near milepost 46.9 in Parsippany just after 5:30 a.m., NJSP Sgt. Philip Curry told Daily Voice. Three eastbound lanes were closed for about four hours as crews cleared the roadway and removed the truck, Curry said. The driver was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment of a non-life-threatening injury. Delays of up to about 30 minutes were repor…

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by Valerie Musson
North Hunterdon, NJ
Police & Fire
Morris County Man Sexually Assaulted Dementia Patient While Working As Home Health Aide: Police Morris County Man Sexually Assaulted Dementia Patient While Working As Home Health Aide: Police
Morris County Man Sexually Assaulted Dementia Patient While Working As Home Health Aide: Police A Morris County man has been accused of sexually assaulting a dementia patient while working as his home health aide. Dilshod Umarkhanov, 60, of Parsippany, was charged with aggravated sexual contact, endangering an injured victim and simple assault, Hanover Police said Monday, May 15. The charges were filed on Thursday, May 11 after the victim’s daughter reported to investigators that her father, a non-verbal dementia patient who has two home health aides, “had recently been pointing to his groin and face area but she did not understand what he was trying to tell her but it appeared as if …

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by Valerie Musson
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Traffic
Overturned Truck Spills Debris, Slows Traffic On Rt. 80 In Morris County Overturned Truck Spills Debris, Slows Traffic On Rt. 80 In Morris County
Overturned Truck Spills Debris, Slows Traffic On Rt. 80 In Morris County An overturned truck spilled debris on Route 80 in Parsippany, causing traffic delays on Thursday, April 27. The accident occurred in the eastbound lanes west of exit 42 to Rt. 202/Littleton Rd. in Parsippany-Troy Hills around 12:40 p.m., according to 511NJ: Crash and Debris on I-80 eastbound West of Exit 42 - US 202/Littleton Rd (Parsippany-Troy Hills Twp) 1 Left lane and shoulder of 4 lanes closed https://t.co/hQamuCK2lQ — 511NJ I80 (@511nji80) April 27, 2023 The crash had shut down one of four left lanes and the shoulder. Overturned Truck on I-80 eastbound West of Exit 42 - US 20…

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by Valerie Musson
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Traffic
Motorcyclist Ejected As Acura Hits Construction Truck, Scatters Debris Across Rt. 80: UPDATE Motorcyclist Ejected As Acura Hits Construction Truck, Scatters Debris Across Rt. 80: UPDATE
Motorcyclist Ejected As Acura Hits Construction Truck, Scatters Debris Across Rt. 80: Update A motorcyclist was ejected and hospitalized during a chain-reaction crash involving an Acura and a closure truck in a construction zone on Route 80 Thursday, April 20, state police said. The crash occurred in the eastbound lanes near milepost 47.2 in Parsippany just after 12:45 p.m., NJSP Sgt. Philip Curry told Daily Voice. According to Curry, an Acura hit the back of a crash truck that was being used to close a left construction lane. The debris from the initial impact scattered into the center lane and was struck by a motorcyclist, who was then ejected, Curry said. ALSO SEE: Stolen Ca…

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by Valerie Musson
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Lifestyle
Support Pours In For Parsippany Football Coach Diagnosed With Cancer Support Pours In For Parsippany Football Coach Diagnosed With Cancer
Support Pours In For Parsippany Football Coach Diagnosed With Cancer Support is on the rise for a Parsippany football coach and close friend of the Assistant Superintendent who was diagnosed with cancer. Brad Wilbur is fighting a brave battle after a recent cancer diagnosis, according to a GoFundMe launched by close friends Jason Hurta and Denis Mulroony, the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction at Parsippany High School. Wilbur and his family face further financial hardship as Wilbur continues his treatment, the campaign says. “While they need your thoughts and prayers, we decided to create this GoFundMe page and share it with frien…

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by Valerie Musson
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Obituaries
Lifelong Morris County Resident, Beloved Salon Receptionist Gina DiPasquale Dies, 27 Lifelong Morris County Resident, Beloved Salon Receptionist Gina DiPasquale Dies, 27
Lifelong Morris County Resident, Beloved Salon Receptionist Gina DiPasquale Dies, 27 Lifelong Morris County resident and beloved salon receptionist Gina M. DiPasquale died at Morristown Medical Center on Monday, March 7. She was 27. Born in Morristown, Gina lived in Parsippany her whole life and graduated from high school in 2013, her obituary says. She went on to study sociology at William Paterson University before earning her bachelor’s degree. Gina most recently worked as a receptionist for Shear Perfection in Lake Hiawatha, where she was known as the “friendliest, kindest, most dedicated worker and a great friend,” according to a heartfelt tribute from the business: …

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by Valerie Musson
Elizabeth, NJ
Police & Fire
'SOS' Button Ripped From Stolen BMW, Occupants Busted With Heroin At NJ Motel: Police 'SOS' Button Ripped From Stolen BMW, Occupants Busted With Heroin At NJ Motel: Police
'SOS' Button Ripped From Stolen BMW, Occupants Busted With Heroin At NJ Motel: Police A trio in stolen BMW with heavy tints and the "SOS" button ripped from the ceiling had outstanding warrants and heroin, authorities said. Officers in the Secaucus Police Department's Anti-Crime Unit were patrolling near the Rodeway Inn Motel on Route 3, around 9:05 p.m. on Wednesday, March 22, when they noticed a 2021 BMW 540i pull into the parking lot, Police Chief Dennis Miller said. Verly Antenor, 21, of Roselle Park, was behind the wheel, police said. He got out of the car and went into the motel for a few minutes, and then left with Arthur Garlick and Laura Probst, Miller said. The tr…

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by Cecilia Levine
Highland Lakes-Vernon, NJ
Lifestyle
Celebs You Probably Didn't Know Were From North Jersey Celebs You Probably Didn't Know Were From North Jersey
Celebs You Probably Didn't Know Were From North Jersey When it comes to celebrities, New Jersey boasts a roster of A-List talent to rival any state.  Some of the most iconic athletes, musicians, and TV personalities live in the Garden State, or once called it home.  Here are the famous people you probably didn't realize were from North Jersey: BERGEN: Katrina Bowden was born and raised in Wyckoff. The actress attended the now-defunct Saint Thomas More School in Midland Park, and later Immaculate Heart Academy in Washington Township. The actress is known for her roles in "One Life to Live" and "30 Rock." Miles Austin was born i…

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by Cecilia Levine