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Jefferson Health Surgeon Explains Why Younger Adults Are Turning To Joint Replacement Jefferson Health Surgeon Explains Why Younger Adults Are Turning To Joint Replacement
Jefferson Health Surgeon Explains Why Younger Adults Are Turning To Joint Replacement More active adults are choosing joint replacement earlier in life as they look to stay mobile and reduce chronic pain, a Langhorne orthopedic surgeon says. According to Herrick Siegel, MD, a Jefferson Health orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement, the trend reflects patients’ desire to keep doing the activities they enjoy. Data from the American Joint Replacement Registry (AJRR), operated by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, shows the average age of total joint replacement patients is trending downward. About 40 percent of knee replacement surgeries are perf…
Holiday Teen Night With Music, Games, Food Set For Ages 12–15 From Stratford Recreation Holiday Teen Night With Music, Games, Food Set For Ages 12–15 From Stratford Recreation
Holiday Teen Night With Music, Games, Food Set For Ages 12–15 From Stratford Recreation The Stratford Recreation Department will host a Holiday Teen Night on Friday, Dec. 19, from 7 to 9 p.m., with music, dancing, games, and food for teens ages 12 to 15, according to the department's post on Facebook. The event is described as co-ed, with the Friday night session set aside specifically for teen participants. Admission is $10 per person for the two-hour program, and the fee covers entry to the activities planned for the night. Preregistration is required through the department’s online system at townofstratford.recdesk.com, based on information in the department’s announcement…
Ana MarĆ­a Membreno Dies After Domestic Violence Attack In Virginia; Family Calls For Awareness Ana MarĆ­a Membreno Dies After Domestic Violence Attack In Virginia; Family Calls For Awareness
Ana MarĆ­a Membreno Dies After Domestic Violence Attack In Virginia; Family Calls For Awareness Friends and family of a 28-year-old Virginia woman who died after a domestic violence attack are remembering her as a vibrant spirit while calling for greater awareness to prevent future tragedies. Ana MarĆ­a Membreno, known to her loved ones as ā€œCatalina,ā€ died at a Virginia hospital days after what her family says was a violent act of domestic abuse. Her friends describe her as an extroverted, joyful woman who loved soccer, dancing, and surrounding herself with loved ones. Ana MarĆ­a ā€œCatalinaā€ Membreno GoFundMe "From a very young age, she showed great intelligence and dedicati…
TikTok In Shock After Star Shot Dead In Long Branch Moments After Final Video TikTok In Shock After Star Shot Dead In Long Branch Moments After Final Video
TikTok In Shock After Star Shot Dead In Long Branch Moments After Final Video A popular TikTok star was shot and killed Thursday night, June 12, on the beach in Long Branch — just hours after posting what would become his final video. Chrystopher Whyte, of North Brunswick, was found with a single gunshot wound near the shoreline by Pier Village shortly before 9 p.m., NJ Advance says, citing a spokesperson for the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Whyte, who had more than 92,800 followers on TikTok, was known for his infectious energy — dancing in his car and surprising fans with backflips. His last video, in which he's sitting …
Paraprofessional, PA Mom Of 3 Killed By Drunk Driver: DA Paraprofessional, PA Mom Of 3 Killed By Drunk Driver: DA
Paraprofessional, PA Mom Of 3 Killed By Drunk Driver: DA A Blairsville mother is facing serious charges for a deadly crash that killed a beloved paraprofessional and injured a child in Derry Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Tuesday, May 27. Ashley Kelley, 33, was charged with Homicide by Vehicle, Driving Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance, Recklessly Endangering Another Person, Reckless Driving, and Careless Driving, following a February crash that claimed the life of 49-year-old Regina ā€œReggyā€ Endress. Kelley was high on marijuana when she crossed the center line of Route 217 near Barkley's Road an…
Attorney Heather Schlemm Of Little Ferry Dies After Valiant Cancer Battle, 36 Attorney Heather Schlemm Of Little Ferry Dies After Valiant Cancer Battle, 36
Attorney Heather Schlemm Of Little Ferry Dies After Valiant Cancer Battle, 36 The Little Ferry community is mourning the loss of Heather Schlemm, a 36-year-old attorney remembered for her strength, kindness, and love of life. Heather died Friday, March 28, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer, according to her obituary on the Vorhees-Ingwersen Funeral Home website. A graduate of law and an attorney with Peter N. Davis & Associates in Lodi, Heather "fought tirelessly for justice, using her sharp mind and compassionate heart to make the world a fairer place," her obituary reads. "Heather was not content to merely exist-she lived. She wandered the world…
Allentown School Bus Crash Kills Syrian Man Decades Later: Coroner Allentown School Bus Crash Kills Syrian Man Decades Later: Coroner
Allentown School Bus Crash Kills Syrian Man Decades Later: Coroner A man who was struck by a school bus more than two decades ago in Allentown has died, surrounded by family, the Lehigh County Coroner's Office announced on Tuesday, Jan. 28. Nassim Younes, 86, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 25, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest, from traumatic brain injuries sustained in a crash on Friday, Jan. 4, 2002. He was crossing the 300 block of W. Tilghman Street when he was hit by a school bus, according to the coroner. Born on Jan. 5, 1939, in Amar, Syria, to the late Elias and Aziza Younes, Nassim migrated to the United States in 1976. He worked at Quaker Sho…
Sparta's Tristan Lozada Dies After Battle With Brain Cancer, 8 Sparta's Tristan Lozada Dies After Battle With Brain Cancer, 8
Sparta's Tristan Lozada Dies After Battle With Brain Cancer, 8 Tristan Lozada, an 8-year-old Sparta resident died after battling brain cancer on Monday, Oct. 28, according to his obituary from the Shook Funeral Home website. Tristan had moved to Sparta from Newark and enjoyed dancing, Halloween, and playing Roblox on his iPad, his obituary reads. He is survived by his parents, James and Monica,  his brother James and his grandparents Mercede, Luzmila and Victor, according to his obituary. A fundraiser was set up to assist his family with expenses while he battled the cancer, which was diagnosed in August 2023. As of Wednesday, Nov. 13, almost $38,…
Cpl. MonteƩ Atkins, 28, Marine Corps Veteran Dies Suddenly Cpl. MonteƩ Atkins, 28, Marine Corps Veteran Dies Suddenly
Cpl. MonteĆ© Atkins, 28, Marine Corps Veteran Dies Suddenly MonteĆ© Curtis Atkins, a native of Norristown, died suddenly on Thursday, Aug. 8, according to an obituary published by Volpe Funeral Home. He was 28 years old.   MonteĆ© was a proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and honorably discharged as Corporal Atkins. He enjoyed hanging with his friends; spending quality time eating, laughing and joking with his family, his obituary said. Facebook MonteĆ© was an enthusiastic gamer who also loved to sing and dance, according to his obit. He pursued becoming a tattoo artist along with a passion for cooking and grilling. "Known for hi…
Meet NJ 'Slipper Slap Master' Who Choreographed TikTok's Latest Viral Dance Meet NJ 'Slipper Slap Master' Who Choreographed TikTok's Latest Viral Dance
Meet NJ 'Slipper Slap Master' Who Choreographed TikTok's Latest Viral Dance We're one week into 2024 and Joseph Lepinski, a Middlesex County resident, has already launched the year's newest TikTok dance craze. Lepinski, a.k.a. JerseyyJoe has been going viral on TikTok with his new dance, the Cha Cha. Lepinski, the master of the Slipper Slap, has racked up more than 26 million videos of his new dance.  Lepinski produces his dance videos  while studying physical education at Montclair State University and launching his own clothing brand. @jerseyyjoe DO THE CHA CHA šŸ˜‚šŸ”„šŸ”„ ( DC: ME ) #jerseyyjoe #jersey #trend #viral #fyp ♬ original sound - On The Rad…
Hudson County Math Tutor Omar Pershad, 30, Mourned As 'Old Soul, Fast Walker' Hudson County Math Tutor Omar Pershad, 30, Mourned As 'Old Soul, Fast Walker'
Hudson County Math Tutor Omar Pershad, 30, Mourned As 'Old Soul, Fast Walker' Omar Pershad, a 30-year-old Jersey City resident, died on Saturday, July 22, according to his obituary. Pershad was a mathematics tutor at Hudson County Community College and a graduate of Hudson County Community College, New Jersey City University and New Jersey Institute of Technology, his obituary reads. He was described as an "old soul", who enjoyed dancing, music, meeting new people and was a voracious walker, according to his obituary. My friend. My brother. The guy who always say ā€œI’m proud of you bro ā€œ We had a great childhood together. From frying... Posted by Trini Chris on …
Dancer Found Dead In DC Was Working Toward Food Truck Launch Dancer Found Dead In DC Was Working Toward Food Truck Launch
Dancer Found Dead In DC Was Working Toward Food Truck Launch A man who brightened the lives of those around him with his physics-defying dance moves and scrumptious vegan food had high hopes for his future before he was found dead on New Year's Day in Washington, DC at the age of 27. The DMV community is rallying around the friends and family of Sharquez Hill - also known as ā€œBackpackSharkā€ to some - who went missing on the last day of 2022 and was found dead the following day after his life was cut short. Kuze ku- ukuba ndiheale, Kuze ku- ukuba ndiphile. Inhliziy’ ilimele Who heals the healer? I’m dancing just to survive. I don’t want to fall …
'RHONJ' Stars Party In Atlantic City 'RHONJ' Stars Party In Atlantic City
'Rhonj' Stars Party In Atlantic City "Real Housewives of New Jersey" costars Jennifer Aydin and Teresa Giudice were spotted with their families in Atlantic City this weekend. Giudice posted videos to her Instagram story of her family celebrating the birthday of husband Luis Ruelas' son, Louie, at American Cut Steakhouse, at the Ocean Casino Resort. After, the family apparently joined the Aydins at the Sebastian Maniscalco show, Saturday, Nov. 5 at the Borgata, according to Aydin's Instagram story. The stars closed out the night with some dancing at a nightclub.
'Missing' Hackensack Woman Apparently OK, Authorities Say 'Missing' Hackensack Woman Apparently OK, Authorities Say
'Missing' Hackensack Woman Apparently OK, Authorities Say UPDATE: A Hackensack woman who'd been reported missing apparently is safe and not in any apparent danger, but police want to confirm her well-being in person. Heather Li Torres spoke with law enforcement Wednesday night after seeing Facebook posts about her disappearance. "She said she is OK," a ranking officer told Daily Voice. "There's no reason to believe she's in any danger. A family member also advised (authorities) that she is OK." Torres must officially remain a missing person, however, until police physically confirm her situation, just to be sure. Torres, previously of Saddle Bro…
Julie Baran, 63, Operated Successful Family Business In Green Brook Township Julie Baran, 63, Operated Successful Family Business In Green Brook Township
Julie Baran, 63, Operated Successful Family Business In Green Brook Township Julie Baran, who lived in Green Brook Township for more than two decades, died at her home surrounded by her family on Sunday. She was 63 years old Baran and her husband, Ziggy, operated Warrenville Plumbing & Heating for many years, according to her obituary. Their two sons and a daughter-in-law continue to run the successful family business on Warrenville Road in Green Brook.  Born in Pyrzyce, Poland, Baran and her family moved to the United States in  in 1967. She lived in Irvington until she met her husband. They moved to Queens and later Brooklyn, NY. Baran had man…
WATCH: Dancing Hackensack Crossing Guard Pulls Out All The Stops WATCH: Dancing Hackensack Crossing Guard Pulls Out All The Stops
Watch: Dancing Hackensack Crossing Guard Pulls Out All The Stops It's difficult not to smile watching Hackensack crossing guard Sharon Skinner at her post. She swings her hips and waves her stop sign at the corner of Byrne and Passaic streets every day. Skinner, in her third year on the job, is affectionately known to locals as "The Dancing Crossing Guard." "I want everyone to wake up in the morning and just be happy," said Skinner, 55, dancing and waving to drivers Tuesday afternoon. "Some people ride by just to see me. It makes their day." Skinner has always been a positive force and full of energy, her cousin David Johns said. "She's hap…
Newly Opened Long Shot Bar & Grill Flying High In Coram Newly Opened Long Shot Bar & Grill Flying High In Coram
Newly Opened Long Shot Bar & Grill Flying High In Coram Great food, music and a neighborhood atmosphere under one industrialized roof can describe a new Coram hangout. Long Shot Bar & Grill open since April bring a special vibe to the area's rich casual restaurant and sports bar scene. Lunch and dinner, from burgers to quesadillas, and wings, martinis, margaritas, craft beer, daily happy hour, DJs and live bands with a dance floor. Rock band E3 debuts there Friday, May 17 at 8:30 p.m. The spacious industrialized interior has exposed beams and wooden bar and tables to add warmth, making it feel "homey," said a Facebook reviewe…
Former Baker At Reader’s Digest Turns 104 Former Baker At Reader’s Digest Turns 104
Former Baker At Reader’s Digest Turns 104 Josephine DeSilva, a Fairfield County resident and former baker at Reader’s Digest in Northern Westchester, is celebrating her 104th birthday at Bethel Nursing Home. DeSilva has resided at Bethel Nursing Home in Ossining since 2016. She is the oldest of 12 children and worked as a baker for Reader’s Digest. DeSilva and her husband, Manuel raised their family in Pleasantville before he passed away. She is the mother to Josephine of Briarcliff Manor and Manuel of New Hampshire (deceased). She continues to enjoy baking, dancing, singing and spending time with family and friends. With seven gr…
Rutherford Mom Jenny Vivirito Remembered For Devotion To Family, Kindness Rutherford Mom Jenny Vivirito Remembered For Devotion To Family, Kindness
Rutherford Mom Jenny Vivirito Remembered For Devotion To Family, Kindness Jenny Vivirito CaƱon of Rutherford died on Dec. 31 following a long illness. She was 46 years old. Jenny is remembered in her obituary as a kind and loving person devoted to family. "She had a serene demeanor but a determined resolve," the obit says. "She enjoyed watching soccer games, especially when her home country of Colombia was playing. She was always stylish and loved music -- nothing could keep Jenny from dancing.  "She found strength in her collection of angels and her faith." Jenny is survived by her husband, Peter Vivirito; children, Carol Reilly (Frank), Lauren …