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Burlington
Obituaries
Lisa Paxia, Owner Of Lillo's Tomato Pies, Saved 3 Lives With Her Organs In South Jersey, 51
Lisa R. Paxia, of Eastampton, died on April 15 surrounded by her loving family, according to an obituary published by Knotts Colonial Funeral Home. She was 51 years old. She owned Lillo's Tomato Pies in Hainesport, which she and her husband, John, founded in 2021, her obit said. Upon her death, she donated at least three organs saving others' lives, one of her three sons said in a Facebook post. Born and raised in Trenton, Lisa was a resident of Eastampton for the past 20 years. She was a retired registered nurse and an entrepreneur. In the Facebook post liked by more than 3,2…
Hudson
Lifestyle
Venezuelan Immigrant Builds Dream Life Photographing Dream Homes In New Jersey
Finding a better life in the U.S. was not a guarantee for Edwing Hernandez when he immigrated with his wife from Venezuela in 2012. But it was a possibility. He had $3,000 in his pocket, and a simple dream. "For me at that moment, [my dream] was to be in a safe country with freedom of speech and be able to live and have my basic needs covered," said Hernandez, 34, of Union City. For years, Hernandez worked physically-demanding jobs and long hours, sometimes 14 a day, commuting two hours to and from work, for only $8 an hour. Life would get a whole lot harder before it would get easier fo…
Mercer
Lifestyle
Fans Boo 'The Rock' At Philadelphia Event After Charming West Windsor Gym Owner
The Rock continues to lean into his bad guy persona, taking a dig at one of Philadelphia's favorite athletes. Videos show fans booing after The People's Champion gave a simple explanation as to why he was two hours late for a fan event at WWE World on Thursday, April 4. The Rock said he was late because he was watching clips of Jalen Hurts, the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback, losing in the playoffs again. “The Rock was late because he was on YouTube watching highlights of Jalen Hurts losing in the playoffs again.” Savage 😂pic.twitter.com/Mgx7gdrJg5 — Dylan Powell (@PowellAnalytic…
Middlesex NJ
News
Old Bridge Man Who Suffered Traumatic Brain Injury In Crash Mostly Recovered
Kwame Sarfo is a walking miracle. Nearly three years after a pedestrian crash that left him unable to walk or talk, Sarfo says he is 80 percent recovered. "Keep going one step at a time," is what he tells others suffering from debilitating accidents. "You can do it." Sarfo, 31, of Old Bridge, was crossing Route 35 in Sayreville in May 2021. Sarfo's head hit the windshield and pavement causing a brain hemorrhage. He was flown by helicopter in critical condition to Robert Wood Johnson Hospital and the driver stayed at the scene and was not cited. "I was unconscious for the …
Burlington
Business
Mediterranean-Fresh Restaurant Opens In South Jersey
Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh, the nation’s leading fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant, is set to open its newest location in Delran on Tuesday, Feb. 27. The new Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh features stuffed pitas, laffas, traditional gyros, bowls, plates and salads that are packed with unique earth-grown flavors, like olive oil, paprika and hummus, making each dish simple, clean and good for you. The new location at 1361 B Fairview Blvd is owned by Aditya Sirpal. After making a career switch away from the IT world in 2013, Sirpal became a serial entrepreneur in the Delran community, havi…
Middlesex MA
Obituaries
Harvard Grad, Mom Of 4 Killed In New Jersey Hit-Run Crash While Jogging
Julia Sutton, the founder of an international spa and wellness brand and Harvard Business School alumna, has been identified as the person killed in a hit-and-run crash in Brick Township, New Jersey, earlier this month. Julia Sutton, 56, of Weehawken, New Jersey, was struck by a vehicle driven by 19-year-old Mark Carey, Jr. of South Amboy earlier this month on Route 35, as previously reported by Daily Voice. Mark Carey has been arrested in a hit-and-run crash that left a female pedestrian dead in Brick, authorities said. Ocean County Prosecutor's Office Sutton founded the boutique welln…
Atlantic
Lifestyle
'Visionary Force:' Atlantic City IT Tech Named To '40 Under 40' List
An IT technician for Atlantic City's government is getting recognized for his other passions: Music and being an entrepreneur. Kyshawn Wyman, 31, was named to the 2024 list of "40 Under 40" for The NYC Journal. Atlantic City's government praised Wyman and shared the news on its social media accounts. Very proud of Kyshawn Wyman - an IT technician here at City of Atlantic City - Government - for being named to The NYC Journal's 40 Under 40 2024 list 👏👏 Posted by City of Atlantic City - Government on Thursday, January 18, 2024 Wyman is the CEO and executive director of Hit Nation E…
Fair Lawn-Glen Rock
Schools
These Kids Mean Business: Fair Lawn School Hosts Pop-Up Marketplace For Mini-Entrepreneurs
Heads up, "Shark Tank." Here comes the TREP$ Marketplace at Memorial Middle School in Fair Lawn this Tuesday, Dec. 19. It’ll look like a flea market – only all the vendors are youngsters flying on their own with no “helicopters” interfering. We’re not talking lemonade stands, either. The students have put in six weeks of afterschool brainstorming and elbow grease to hopefully make their pop-up stands profitable. The pressure is on. TREP$ -- short for entrepreneurs – teaches self-motivated kids the basics of owning and operating a small business. It was created in 2006 by two teache…
Capital District
Business
'Nipple Freakout' Solution Lands Bethlehem Sisters On 'Shark Tank'
These twin sisters are looking to make a deal. New York natives Taylor Capuano and Casey Capuano Sarai will pitch their business, CAKES Body, on an episode of “Shark Tank” set to air Friday, Dec. 15. The Albany County natives, who graduated from Bethlehem High School, first got the idea for their no-adhesive nipple covers following an admitted “nipple freakout.” “I used to go to the gym with my coworkers in my workout top and I’d throw the pads out and it was super embarrassing working out with ‘nipple freakout’ with my boss right next to me on the treadmill,” Taylor told the “Startup to S…
Lewisboro
Lifestyle
John Jay HS Grad Earns Spot On Forbes' 30 Under 30 List
For Northern Westchester native Tom Weingarten, simply following his passion for sports and coaching and taking a chance ended up bringing him to a level of success that is now earning recognition from major national outlets. Weingarten, age 29, who serves as the chief growth officer for sports media company Overtime, was named on the 2024 Forbes 30 Under 30 list, which is released annually and features 600 successful young entrepreneurs, stars, and leaders who have already exhibited plenty of potential. Since Weingarten joined Overtime in 2015 as a startup, it has grown to have …
South Passaic
Business
Sweet Homecoming: Best Friends Of 20 Years Bring Paterson Bakeshop To Clifton
It's a homecoming for Elizabeth Rivera and Stefany Ardila The Clifton residents, who have been best friends since elementary school, recently opened Sweet n' Cake at 457 Clifton Ave. It is the second location for the duo, who opened their first storefront in Paterson earlier this year. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sweet N’ Cake (@sweet_cakesforever) Rivera and Ardila's journey as business partners began in February 2020, when they started making smaller treats like chocolate covered strawberries. A month later, the pandemic…
Prince George's
Obituaries
DC Man Killed By Gunman In Oxon Hill Recently Turned His Life Around, Friends, Family Say
Friends and family are mourning the loss of Deangelo Moore, a father and entrepreneur who was gunned down in Prince George's County after making painstaking efforts to turn his life around after some trouble with the law. Early on Wednesday, Oct. 3, police say that District resident Moore, 32, and Derrick Graham, 41, were shot in what his family described as "a senseless act of violence" in Oxon Hill. Graham was pronounced dead at the scene, while Moore was rushed to an area hospital with critical injuries, where he stayed for days until he was taken off of life support on Saturday, Oct. …
Middlesex MA
Business
Watertown Natives Launch Coconut-Flavored Whiskey To 'Escape The Ordinary'
Mikey Bortone has never wanted a 9-to-5 job. The Watertown native has been a reality TV star, actor, producer, and entrepreneur. But his latest venture, he hopes, will be his crowning achievement. And he’s reaching into his past and back to his hometown to make it happen. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Watertown Whiskey (@watertownwhiskey) Bortone created Watertown Whiskey, a coconut-flavored spirit released this summer and named for his hometown. It’s the culmination of four years of taste tests, countless setbacks, and a lot o…
Montgomery PA
Obituaries
Pennsylvania HVAC Tech Travis Michael Dies, 35
Travis Michael of West Wyoming, an entrepreneur and beloved son, brother, and friend, died on Saturday, Sept. 16, loved ones said in his obituary. He was 35. Born in Abilene, Texas to Larry Michael and Sabrina (Miller) Pasko, Michael grew up attending Milton, PA schools and later continued his studies at the Fortis Institute, according to his obit. He received his HVAC certification and went on to launch his own contracting business, Air Motion Performance, relatives wrote. A hard worker with charisma and compassion for others, Michael enjoyed spending his free time working on scooters a…
Warren Hunterdon
Business
Popular Flemington Coffee Shop Hardy’s Closing Indefinitely After 5 Years
Hardy’s, a popular coffee bar in Flemington, has announced its plans to shut down indefinitely after five years. The announcement was posted on the business’s Facebook page on Friday, August 25, citing reasons including post-pandemic staffing challenges, nearby construction projects, and plans to focus on parenthood. 🚨As of September 1st, HARDYS will be closed indefinitely🚨 8 months ago we were both blessed with this precious life... Posted by Hardy's Coffee Bar on Friday, August 25, 2023 “8 months ago we were both blessed with this precious life pictured here that changed our whole w…
South Passaic
Lifestyle
From Pizza To Physicals: American Family Care Now Serves State-of-the-Art Healthcare In Haledon
After sitting vacant for much of the COVID-19 pandemic, the building that once housed the old Big Jim’s Pizza is busier than ever. Last December, father and son Alex and Jeff Perchuk transformed the old pizzeria at the corner of Belmont and Haledon Avenues into American Family Care (AFC), a state-of-the-art healthcare facility. “Today, our highly skilled staff at AFC Haledon is filling a huge void in the area, especially since it is the only option for walk-in urgent care for families and students who live nearby,” explained Jeff Perchuk, independent owner and operator of AFC Haledon. “Every…
Fort Lee
Business
Fort Lee High Schooler Starts Own Bakery From Parents Basement
Haya Nassar may be just a junior in high school but she already knows what she wants to do with her life. Nassar has recently opened Haya Baking, making chocolate chip cookies from her parents basement and delivering them to customers throughout the region. Nassar, a Fort Lee resident, balances high school, which she takes online, with fulfilling the orders of her customers. "I had been thinking about doing this for a year," Nassar said. "I decided to put my foot down and I just did it. I really enjoy baking." Nassar's specialty is chocolate chip cookies, though she makes designs for wha…
Paramus
News
Billion-Dollar Jewelry Brand Brings Biz To Westfield Garden State Plaza
Kendra Scott is continuing to expand her footprint in the Garden State. The fashion designer and billion-dollar jewelry brand opened a new retail store at Westfield Garden State Plaza in Paramus. The 1400-square-foot location features a color bar, allowing people to design their own jewelry and an onsite engraving machine. Scott, a mom of three, started the business when her first son was just three months old. “I’ve always had a love of natural gemstones, and noticed a white space in the jewelry market for quality styles and stones at an affordable price," she said on her…
Adams
Lifestyle
Taylor Swift Sends PA Girl Roses
A 16-year-old girl received four dozen red roses from 12-time Grammy winner Taylor Swift. This isn't a story of Swift's latest love song, but a sweet "thank you" and apology to a businesswoman. Ripleigh Maring, of Ripleigh's Creamery in McSherrystown, PA and Emmitsburg, MD, is a Swiftie who is a lover of the Billboard hits (she's also a savvy saleswoman) so she made "The Era Collection" of ice cream flavors to sell at her shop ahead of Swift's "Eras Tour" stop in Philadelphia. The collection includes Lavender Haze, Karma, and Bad Blood (plus, there are Enchanted and Bejeweled milkshakes…
Stratford
Obituaries
Fatal Crash Update: 30-Year-Old From Stratford Remembered As 'Superb Athlete'
A 30-year-old Fairfield County man killed in a crash is being remembered as a superb athlete and devoted father. Marc "Markey" Desruisseaux, a graduate of Stratford High School, was killed on Thursday, April 13 at the intersection of Main Street and West Board Street when his motorcycle was hit by a Corvette, according to the Stratford Police. According to his obituary, Desruisseaux was a superb athlete as some would say “ Super Star." After high school, he continued to pursue a career as a football player. He went to Milford Academy of New York and then to Snow College in …
Hudson
Business
Retired Police Chief, Polish Immigrant Open New Gym In Old Jersey City Firehouse
One is a retired police chief from Bergen County and the other a Polish immigrant who 20 years ago was rollerblading home from work at 3 a.m. because he had no other means of transportation. Both have achieved their shared dream of owning a gym. Marty Kahn, who retired as Fairview's police chief last July, and David Jaros, who moved to Lodi from Poland knowing not a lick of English are opening Firehouse Fitness later this spring, in a historic Jersey City firehouse. The name came easily to the fitness buffs, who met some years ago in the 5 a.m. crew at Hackensack Meridian Fitness and Welln…
Middlesex MA
Lifestyle
Tyra Banks Steps Into New Role As 'Guest Scooper' At Harvard Square JP Licks
One of the world's most famous models traded stilettos for scoopers this week when she popped into a local ice cream shop in the Boston area. Tyra Banks stepped behind the counter at the J.P. Licks in Harvard Square in Cambridge, according to a post from the ice cream chain. View this post on Instagram A post shared by J.P. Licks (@jplicks) "Guest scooper in our Harvard Square store yesterday," the post read. "Just Tyra Banks stopping by while visiting her school haunts for the day. Thanks for helping out behind the line, Tyra!" Boston.com …
Morris
Lifestyle
'Standing Out Is In': Morris County Mom Launches Bright Handbag Line During Dark Time
Kimberly Cignarella was never one to blend in. The Morris County native has always expressed herself through fashion, and going along with the trend was not something that interested her. Her philosophy was no different when it came to launching her own brand KIM CIG: A collection of acrylic, light-up handbags. The 34-year-old mom from Whippany got the bright idea for her design during a dark time. She was furloughed from her job as a New York City fashion designer during the pandemic and felt it was the right time to fulfill her dream of creating her own brand. All she knew was that her…
Paramus
News
NJ College Dropout Pitches Dinner Time Invention On 'Shark Tank'
Tog Samphel always had a knack for design, and he didn't need a college degree to do it. In 2004, the Clifton resident dropped out of Montclair State University because he was offered a job with AOL. And for the duration of his 15-year career, Samphel never needed nor wanted to complete his college degree. There was one thing he wanted to do, though, and that was invent something. Well, since 2020, Clifton's Samphel did both: He invented a product called "Anytongs" and finished his degree at Montclair State University. Later this month, he's making his pitch and telling his story on "Shar…
Suffolk NY
News
32-Year-Old Woman Who Died In Dix Hills Cottage Fire Remembered For 'Enthusiasm For Life'
A 32-year-old woman who died in a fire at her Long Island home is being remembered by those who knew her as a dedicated businesswoman whose enthusiasm and love of life left a lasting impact on others. Tanya Bathija died in an early morning fire that broke out at a Dix Hills cottage on Carlls Straight Path, on Wednesday, Dec. 14, the Suffolk County Police Department reported. Earlier this year, Bathija opened a Dunkin' Donuts location in Bellport, and she told GreaterLongIsland.com that her hope was to continue the entrepreneurial legacy built by her parents, who also own multiple …
South Passaic
Obituaries
'He Tried To Convert Violence Into Hope:' Youth Counselor, Devoted Passaic County Dad Dies, 39
Youth counselor and devoted Passaic County father Juan Diego Otalbaro died on Saturday, Nov. 26. He was 39. Born in Passaic, Juan grew up between Clifton and Passaic, his obituary says. Juan played basketball at Clifton High School before earning a combined bachelors and masters in Social Work from Ramapo College. Juan then finished clinical training throughout various stated and started working as a counselor with at-risk youth in the New York State Office of Child and Family Services in 2019, his memorial says. Juan also had an entrepreneurial spirit and had launched a number of di…
Peekskill
Obituaries
Peekskill's Paul Godbee, 84, Built Many Homes Throughout New York
Paul Godbee, a longtime Westchester resident and businessman, fell asleep in death on November 10, 2022. He was 84 years old. Paul was born on July 30, 1938 in Millen, GA to Willie Warren Godbee and Willie Mae Patrick (Godbee). He went to school in Georgia and worked hard on the family farm before following his older brother Willie and moving to Peekskill in 1955. Paul was a quiet man with a big heart. He wanted more for his family—his whole family. Paul Godbee embodied the three characteristics of an entrepreneur. He created different companies, he built many homes and est…
Chester
News
Reality Show Tattoo Artist Sees Big Milestone At Her Suburban Philadelphia Studio
It's been a long road, but tattoo artist Gia Rose is celebrating five years in business. The Philadelphia-based artist has owned and operated White Oak Tattoo Company, a studio in West Chester, since 2017, according to its Facebook page. But before becoming a successful entrepreneur, Rose faced her share of hardships. The artist was homeless for years and was later diagnosed with cancer at the age of 31, reported 6ABC. Things turned around when Rose landed a spot on reality competition show Ink Master. Beloved by viewers, she was asked to return for an all-women spinoff …
Bedford
Lifestyle
Fox Lane High School Alum Makes Deal With Mark Cuban On Shark Tank After Bidding War
A Northern Westchester high school graduate struck a $250,000 deal with Mark Cuban after presenting his self-started business on Shark Tank. Earlier report - Fox Lane High School Alum To Present Business On Shark Tank Sam Chason, who graduated from Fox Lane High School in Bedford in 2016, appeared on the popular ABC-TV show on Friday, Oct. 14. During his appearance, he presented his business, Storage Scholars, which he started in 2017 with his business partner, Matt Gronberg, during their time at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Chason's busin…
Mercer
Police & Fire
Driver, 23, Killed In Interstate 195 Dump Truck Crash
A 23-year-old South Jersey woman was killed in a collision with a dump truck on Interstate 195 this weekend, authorities said. Torrey Flim died when her Hyundai Elantra rear-ended the truck, then was struck by another vehicle around 12:10 a.m. near milepost 0.2 in Hamilton Township on Saturday, Aug. 27, New Jersey State Police said. Flim's sister said she had recently launched a hair business called "6strandsraw." she is survived by her newborn. "Torrey was an amazing singer, entrepreneur, sister, daughter, and a mother to her new born," Marissa Flim writes on a GoFundMe page for her …
Capital District
Obituaries
Accomplished Entrepreneur From Albany Dies At Age 29
Friends and relatives are mourning the loss of an accomplished entrepreneur and videographer from the Capital District who died at the age of 29. Albany native Max Drabkin passed away Wednesday, July 27, according to his obituary. A cause of death was not listed. A 2012 graduate of Albany High School, Drabkin went on to earn an economics degree from McGill University in Montreal in 2016, his memorial said. While at McGill, he served as vice president of communications at the Undergraduate Society of McGill. He was also a member of the school’s rowing team. “Max was known for his boundless…
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