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Motorcyclist Killed In Hagerstown Crash Remembered As 'Good Friend With Heart Of Gold' Motorcyclist Killed In Hagerstown Crash Remembered As 'Good Friend With Heart Of Gold'
Motorcyclist Killed In Hagerstown Crash Remembered As 'Good Friend With Heart Of Gold' A motorcyclist who was killed in a midday crash in Washington County this week is being remembered as a curious mind who was not afraid to try new things. On Monday afternoon, officers were called at around 12:20 p.m. to investigate a reported crash involving 35-year-old Hagerstown resident Francis Walter, who was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of West Wilson Boulevard and US Route 11. Police say that Walter was heading east through the intersection when he was struck by a car making a left turn from Wilson Boulevard toward the southbound lanes of Virginia Avenue. Google Maps st…
Suds In The 'Shark Tank:' Brick Twp Soap Company Sees $100K Investment From Mark Cuban Suds In The 'Shark Tank:' Brick Twp Soap Company Sees $100K Investment From Mark Cuban
Suds In The 'Shark Tank:' Brick Twp Soap Company Sees $100K Investment From Mark Cuban An Ocean County company that makes a therapeutic type of muscle-massaging soap is now swimming with a Shark. The Brick Township-based company called Sorsoap was featured on an episode of ABC's 'Shark Tank' that premiered on Friday, Apr. 12. The company was founded by David Restiano and Dr. David Staats. Dr. Staats owns a physical therapy clinic on Brick Boulevard. Restiano was one of his patients before the two became business partners. The two men enjoy playing sports and were looking for a way to relieve muscle pain while cleaning off sweat and dirt. In their seven-minute sales pitch and…
Eliminated 'Bachelor' Contestant From New Bedford Shares Scathing Voicemails From Haters Eliminated 'Bachelor' Contestant From New Bedford Shares Scathing Voicemails From Haters
Eliminated 'Bachelor' Contestant From New Bedford Shares Scathing Voicemails From Haters After weeks of drama on ABC's "The Bachelor," Sydney Gordon got the boot. The 28-year-old New Bedford native gained a reputation as the show's villain due to an ongoing feud with fellow contestant Maria Georgas. Sydney Gordon and Maria Georgas talk to Joey Graziadei on ABC's "The Bachelor." Disney/John Fleenor Gordon joined Georgas on a two-on-one date with Graziadei on the Monday, Feb. 12 episode to discuss the drama while on a cast trip to Malta, but citing a stronger connection with Georgas, Graziadei sent Gordon home. Gordon, who on TV said she was looking forward to returning …
First Look: Long Island's Lindsay Lohan To Star In 'Irish Wish' On Netflix First Look: Long Island's Lindsay Lohan To Star In 'Irish Wish' On Netflix
First Look: Long Island's Lindsay Lohan To Star In 'Irish Wish' On Netflix Netflix has released the first image from its new romcom “Irish Wish,” starring actress, native New Yorker, and new mom Lindsay Lohan. Posted on the platform X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, Feb. 1, the streaming service shared an image of Lohan, the star of the film, sitting on the floor of what looks like a ruined wedding ceremony. The film will follow Lohan, who plays Maddie, who travels to Ireland to be a bridesmaid for her best friend. One little catch? Her friend is engaged to the love of Maddie’s life. “Always a bridesmaid, never a bride — unless, of course, your best friend get…
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…
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…
Brookhaven Class Chosen To Perform On 'Good Morning America' Brookhaven Class Chosen To Perform On 'Good Morning America'
Brookhaven Class Chosen To Perform On 'Good Morning America' One lucky Long Island musical theatre class was chosen to perform on the popular morning show to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the movie “Frozen.” Twenty-two Long Island high school students are headed to Broadway — or, pretty close nearby. The musical theatre class at Brookhaven’s William Floyd High School was selected to perform on ABC's Good Morning America on Monday, Nov, 27, the school announced. Led by teacher Berkeley Rousseau, the students will sing in an ensemble for a rendition of “Let It Go” as part of a performance with 2023 Jimmy Awards winner Lauren Marchand celebrat…
Warren County Teen TikToker Wows Off-Broadway Warren County Teen TikToker Wows Off-Broadway
Warren County Teen TikToker Wows Off-Broadway Performing at a well known cabaret venue in Manhattan without a soundcheck would be nerve-wracking.  For 16-year-old Echo Picone, of Warren County, it was just another night on stage. The teen recently performed at 54 Below, as part of their "54 Sings Olivia Rodrigo" night.  Echo, a die-hard Livvy, sang "Favorite Crime," as part of a musical revue with well known Broadway performers and actors. The Warren Hills High School junior had to miss soundcheck for a very good reason — she was at school. "I was super excited," Echo, who lives in Washington and has been performing since she was fi…
Spectrum, Disney Ink New Carriage Deal, Ending Weeks-Long TV Blackout Spectrum, Disney Ink New Carriage Deal, Ending Weeks-Long TV Blackout
Spectrum, Disney Ink New Carriage Deal, Ending Weeks-Long TV Blackout Just in time for Monday Night Football, sports are back for Spectrum cable subscribers along with Disney's other offerings, including ABC. Charter Communications, Spectrum’s parent company, has inked a new carriage deal with Disney, ending a nearly two-week long programming blackout that affected millions nationwide, including 1.5 million New Yorkers, the companies announced Monday, Sept. 11. “Our collective goal has always been to build an innovative model for the future. This deal recognizes both the continued value of linear television and the growing popularity of streaming services wh…
NY Demanding Refunds For Spectrum Cable Subscribers Amid Carriage Dispute With Disney NY Demanding Refunds For Spectrum Cable Subscribers Amid Carriage Dispute With Disney
NY Demanding Refunds For Spectrum Cable Subscribers Amid Carriage Dispute With Disney Leaders in New York are demanding that Spectrum cable subscribers receive partial refunds after losing programming due to the company’s ongoing carriage dispute with Disney and its numerous platforms. New Update: Spectrum, Disney Ink New Carriage Deal, Ending Weeks-Long TV Blackout The Walt Disney Company, whose vast media portfolio includes ABC and ESPN, pulled its programming from Spectrum’s lineup on Thursday, Aug. 31, impacting nearly 15 million cable subscribers across the country, including 1.5 million in New York.  The companies have yet to reach a distribution deal. On Friday, …
NJ Boy With Autism Traumatized After Being Booted From Movie Theater Bathroom With Mom: Lawsuit NJ Boy With Autism Traumatized After Being Booted From Movie Theater Bathroom With Mom: Lawsuit
NJ Boy With Autism Traumatized After Being Booted From Movie Theater Bathroom With Mom: Lawsuit A Monmouth County mother is suing a local movie theater and its national holding company after police were called during what was supposed to be a special night out, her attorney says. Christine Gallinaro and her son, J.G., who has autism and is nonverbal, had tickets for Disney’s “Elemental” at Showtimes at Cinemark Hazlet 12 on June 16, according to the family's attorney, R. Armen McOmber. Trouble began when Gallinaro brought her son into the women's restroom with her for the second time that day, as the theater did not have family restrooms, leaving her with no other choice, according to…
Lindsay Lohan, Long Island Native, Welcomes First Child Lindsay Lohan, Long Island Native, Welcomes First Child
Lindsay Lohan, Long Island Native, Welcomes First Child Actress and native New Yorker Lindsay Lohan has given birth to her first child. Shortly after Lohan’s rep confirmed to People Magazine that the “Mean Girls” celebrity had welcomed her baby boy, none other than Jamie Lee Curtis also announced the news on Instagram. “My movie daughter just made me a movie grandmother,” Curtis captioned her post, which featured a throwback picture of the two “Freaky Friday” co-stars. “Blessings to Lindsay and Bader for the birth of Luai!” The name “Luai” means “strong” or “steady” in Arabic. View this post on Instagram …
North Jersey Residents Appearing On 'America's Got Talent' North Jersey Residents Appearing On 'America's Got Talent'
North Jersey Residents Appearing On 'America's Got Talent' A pair of North Jersey entertainers hoping for their big break will be appearing on the upcoming season of "America's Got Talent." Maureen Langan, a comedian from Lake Hiawatha, and Anna Deguzman, a magician from Bergenfield, are both set to appear on the Tuesday, June 20 episode of the hit NBC show. Langan, an award-winning broadcaster, has worked with big names in entertainment and is a TEDx Talk speaker. Deguzman has performed on "Penn & Teller: Fool Us," "Australia's Got Talent," and has made appearances on MTV, Disney, and ESPN. View this post on Instagram …
Disney-Inspired 'Big Blue House' In Cutchogue Hits Market For $4.75M (Look Inside) Disney-Inspired 'Big Blue House' In Cutchogue Hits Market For $4.75M (Look Inside)
Disney-Inspired 'Big Blue House' In Cutchogue Hits Market For $4.75M (Look Inside) A Toy Story-themed bedroom in a mansion lifted straight from Main Street USA: What more could a Disney fanatic ask for? Long Island’s famed “Big Blue House,” located in Cutchogue on New Suffolk Avenue, is on the market for $4.75 million. The listing, which is held by the Corcoran Group, boasts of the Victorian home’s seven bedrooms, six bathrooms, and 32-foot indoor swimming pool that make excellent use of the over 10,000 available square feet. The home's kitchen.The Corcoran Group Built in 2006 and situated on 8.9 acres, the home also features a water park slide, a hot tub, multiple f…
South Jersey Grandma Of 10 Wins $1M Powerball Prize With Jackpocket South Jersey Grandma Of 10 Wins $1M Powerball Prize With Jackpocket
South Jersey Grandma Of 10 Wins $1M Powerball Prize With Jackpocket A South Jersey grandma of 10 is celebrating after winning $1 million using the Jackpocket app. The 50-year-old Gloucester County resident bought the $2 Quick Pick ticket from her phone for the Saturday, April 15 drawing and matched all but the red Powerball number, lottery officials said. The giddy grandma gasped as she awoke before dawn the next morning to an email from the app stating that she’d won, initially thinking it may have been some type of hoax — it wasn’t. “I didn’t believe it at first. I thought it was a scam,” she said. “But when I realized it was for real, I was pretty happy…
Immersive Disney Experience Makes Boston Audience Members' Dreams Come True Immersive Disney Experience Makes Boston Audience Members' Dreams Come True
Immersive Disney Experience Makes Boston Audience Members' Dreams Come True When people step into the castle at Lighthouse Artspace in Boston for the Immersive Disney Animation experience, they instantly feel like they are a part of the Disney magic. Guests can literally chase stars on the activated floors and pop bubbles in-between scenes, but the true magic comes from watching the wall-to-wall screens that surround the entire theater. “They’re stories about wishing, hoping and dreaming,” said Dorothy McKim, an Oscar-nominated special projects producer for Immersive Disney Animation. Immersive Disney Animation ExperienceDisney “It really brings the child ou…
Baltimore Teen Gets Big Break In New Disney Series Baltimore Teen Gets Big Break In New Disney Series
Baltimore Teen Gets Big Break In New Disney Series A Baltimore County teen is getting his big break in a new Disney series. Elijah Jacob will be starring in "The Crossover", now streaming on Disney+. Jacob has also had roles on Apple TV+ and AMC over the years, beginning with the series "Feed the Beast". The teen also starred in "Swagger" on Apple TV+, according to IMDB. The 17-year-old's latest adventure in "The Crossover" follows the twin sons of a former professional basketball player navigating life on and off the basketball court, based on the novel by Kwame Alexander. "The Crossover" recently premiered in Los Angeles and is current…
Lucy Macaluso, Daughter Of Bergen Officer, Dies After Brave Cancer Battle Lucy Macaluso, Daughter Of Bergen Officer, Dies After Brave Cancer Battle
Lucy Macaluso, Daughter Of Bergen Officer, Dies After Brave Cancer Battle Condolences are pouring in for a Ramsey Police Officer and a Franklin Lakes teacher following the death of their beloved daughter Lucy Mae Macaluso from a fearless two-year battle with Ewing’s Sarcoma on Saturday, April 2 — just six days before her 10th birthday. Born at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Paterson, Lucy grew up on Ryder Road, where she was best friends with Zachy and Norelle, her obituary says. Lucy is described as having an “angelic appearance” and a “strong, independent streak” that matched her bold nature. “While small in stature and not even in double digits, Lucy never falter…
Lifelong Parsippany Resident, Beloved Salon Receptionist Gina DiPasquale Dies, 27 Lifelong Parsippany Resident, Beloved Salon Receptionist Gina DiPasquale Dies, 27
Lifelong Parsippany 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: …
Long Island’s Own Lindsay Lohan Pregnant With First Child Long Island’s Own Lindsay Lohan Pregnant With First Child
Long Island’s Own Lindsay Lohan Pregnant With First Child Actress and New York native Lindsay Lohan is going to be a mom. The “Mean Girls” and “Freaky Friday” star, who grew up on Long Island, announced that she’s pregnant in an Instagram post Tuesday, March 14. The photo shows a white baby onesie with cursive lettering that reads, “Coming soon…” “We are blessed and excited!” Lohan captioned the post. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindsay Lohan (@lindsaylohan) The baby will be the first for the 36-year-old leading lady and her husband, businessman Bader Shammas. The couple got enga…
Idina Menzel, Who Voices Elsa In 'Frozen,' Reads To Students At Hanover Elementary School Idina Menzel, Who Voices Elsa In 'Frozen,' Reads To Students At Hanover Elementary School
Idina Menzel, Who Voices Elsa In 'Frozen,' Reads To Students At Hanover Elementary School Actress Idina Menzel visited a Connecticut elementary school last week to read to the children. Menzel, who is known for her roles on Broadway and for voicing the character Elsa in Disney's "Frozen," visited Hanover Elementary School in the New Haven County city of Meriden on Friday, Dec. 2, with her sister Cara Mentzel. According to Assistant Principal Orlando Valentin Jr., the sisters read their new book to the students. Today Hanover had the pleasure of hosting Idina Menzel (voice of Elsa in Frozen) and her sister Cara Mentzel! They read their new book “Loud Mouse”, answered questio…
Lifelong Mercer County Resident Charles ‘CJ’ Kelly Dies Unexpectedly At 32 Lifelong Mercer County Resident Charles ‘CJ’ Kelly Dies Unexpectedly At 32
Lifelong Mercer County Resident Charles ‘CJ’ Kelly Dies Unexpectedly At 32 Lifelong Mercer County resident Charles John “CJ” Kelly died unexpectedly at Capital Health Regional Medical Center – Fuld in Trenton on Saturday, Nov. 26. He was 32. Born in Trenton, CJ had lived in the Mercer County area his entire life, residing in Lawrenceville at the time of his passing, his obituary says. CJ attended Trenton Public Schools before graduating from Hamilton High West with the Class of 2009. He loved to indulge in different fantasy worlds, especially Harry Potter and Disney movies. He also liked American Horror Story and Christmas tales. CJ will forever be remembered fo…
Oscar-Winning Director Posts Photos Of His Holiday Hike In The Berkshires Oscar-Winning Director Posts Photos Of His Holiday Hike In The Berkshires
Oscar-Winning Director Posts Photos Of His Holiday Hike In The Berkshires Ron Howard took some time away from promoting his new TV show and movie to have a day adventure in The Berkshires over the Thanksgiving holiday.  The beloved actor, director, producer, and now best-selling author posted photos of his hike through the scenic countryside with his wife of 48 years, Cheryl, earlier this week.  cheryl and me on a hike in #theberkshires Posted by Ron Howard on Saturday, November 26, 2022 The 68-year-old recently produced the series "Willow" for streaming giant Disney+. The show resumes the story of Willow Ufgood 20 years after the adventures of the 1988 movi…
Details Emerge On Alleged Misbehavior By Rockland's Bill Murray On Movie Set Details Emerge On Alleged Misbehavior By Rockland's Bill Murray On Movie Set
Details Emerge On Alleged Misbehavior By Rockland's Bill Murray On Movie Set After months of speculation surrounding Bill Murray and his alleged transgression on the set of a new movie with a much younger woman, new details have now come to light. According to Puck, filming was suspended in April on the film "Being Moral, also starring Seth Rogen and Aziz Ansari after a complaint was made against the Hudson Valley resident who lives in Rockland County's Orangetown, for inappropriate behavior. Sources told Puck that Murray was very friendly with one female production staffer and at one moment when the two were near a bed on the set, Murray started kissing her body an…
Support Surges For 2-Year-Old NJ Boy Battling Leukemia Support Surges For 2-Year-Old NJ Boy Battling Leukemia
Support Surges For 2-Year-Old NJ Boy Battling Leukemia Support is on the rise for a two-year-old New Jersey boy battling a rare form of cancer. Justin Corino, of Bloomfield, is beginning his fight against T-cell leukemia, according to a GoFundMe launched for his ongoing medical expenses. "Due to medical advances, we have high expectations that Justin will make a full recovery and go on to live a healthy and happy life," reads the fundraiser launched by Kira Bjornberg. "However, it is a terrifying and all-consuming experience to have your child diagnosed with cancer, and he will need to undergo extensive treatments." The boy, who is …
Major Companies Say They'll Cover Employee Travel Expenses For Abortions Major Companies Say They'll Cover Employee Travel Expenses For Abortions
Major Companies Say They'll Cover Employee Travel Expenses For Abortions Several major media companies will cover travel costs for employees seeking abortions in response to the Supreme Court overturning Roe vs. Wade, Variety reports.  This comes after the court ruled 6-3 to overturn people's constitutional right to the procedure on the morning of Friday, June 24. Companies including Disney, Netflix, Paramount, Comcast, Sony and Meta confirmed to Variety that they will be reimbursing their employees who travel across state lines to get an abortion. You can read what these companies said by clicking here. 
Disney-Branded Hand Sanitizers Recalled Due To Cancer-Causing Carcinogens Disney-Branded Hand Sanitizers Recalled Due To Cancer-Causing Carcinogens
Disney-Branded Hand Sanitizers Recalled Due To Cancer-Causing Carcinogens Two Disney-branded hand sanitizer products are being recalled after they were found to contain carcinogens. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that Best Brands Consumer Products is voluntarily recalling two finished product lots of “The Mandalorian Hand Sanitizer,” available in green and blue formulations, and bottles of “Mickey Mouse Hand Sanitizer” that come with a blue product. According to the FDA, testing found the presence of benzene in The Mandalorian hand sanitizer product and methanol in the Mickey Mouse hand sanitizer product. The recalled lots were produced by a t…
Maryland’s Jared Bush Takes Home An Oscar For ‘Encanto’ Maryland’s Jared Bush Takes Home An Oscar For ‘Encanto’
Maryland’s Jared Bush Takes Home An Oscar For ‘Encanto’ A Maryland native was part of the creative team who scored an Oscar for Best Animated Feature at the 94th Academy Awards on Sunday, March 27. Jared Bush, of Gaithersburg, directed the 2021 Disney animated film, “Encanto" along with co-director Byron Howard. Bush and Howard accepted the award along with storywriters Charise Castro Smith and Jason Hand award Sunday night. “This is a movie about family, and we would not be here without our family,” Bush added before thanking his own wife and kids. So much to be thankful for tonight, but the best was celebrating with La Familia Madrigal.…
Child Swallows Flashlight Battery Prompting Recall, CPSC Says Child Swallows Flashlight Battery Prompting Recall, CPSC Says
Child Swallows Flashlight Battery Prompting Recall, Cpsc Says Five models of projector flashlights are being recalled because the manufacturer has received reports of children accessing the button cell batteries and in one case swallowing them. The child who swallowed the battery manufactured by Halo, the company issuing the recall, required surgery to remove it, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Halo says the models include its Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Avengers, and ESPN projector flashlights. They have a key chain on one end and a flashlight projector on the other end. The flashlights were part of a Disney-branded care pack…
Child Swallows Flashlight Battery Prompting Recall: CPSC Child Swallows Flashlight Battery Prompting Recall: CPSC
Child Swallows Flashlight Battery Prompting Recall: Cpsc Halo is recalling five models of its children’s projector flashlights because the company has received two reports of children accessing the button cell batteries and in one case swallowing them. The child who swallowed the battery required surgery to remove it. The company says the models include it’s Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Avengers, and ESPN projector flashlights. They have a key chain on one end and a flashlight projector on the other end. The flashlights were part of a Disney-branded care package that Starlight Children’s Foundation (“Starlight”) distributed to hospitals and healthc…
Your New Holiday Vacation Destination Might Be The 'Home Alone' House Listed On Airbnb Your New Holiday Vacation Destination Might Be The 'Home Alone' House Listed On Airbnb
Your New Holiday Vacation Destination Might Be The 'Home Alone' House Listed On Airbnb Yup, you could be home sweet "Home Alone"  for the holidays in the actual home from the famous film franchise, thanks to a special listing on Airbnb.  This special package is for “mischief makers to let their inner eight-year-olds run free in my childhood home on Dec. 12,” writes Buzz McCallister, the films titular character Kevin’s  (as oldest brother, who is acting as the host of the destination holiday vacation). Buzz McCallister on a wall of family photos.Airbnb Some of the sweet details of the “A Home Sweet Home Alone Holiday” package are perfect if you’re “older and wiser now," bu…