Steak And Eggs Saved His Life: Recovering NJ Addict Represents Northeast On 'MasterChef' Steak And Eggs Saved His Life: Recovering NJ Addict Represents Northeast On 'MasterChef'
Steak And Eggs Saved His Life: Recovering NJ Addict Represents Northeast On 'MasterChef' The first thing Ryan Walker did after getting sober was lose 50 pounds. How'd he do it? Steak and eggs, the Millstone Township resident says. Well, the Keto Diet and other forms of healthy eating. And ironically enough, the 33-year-old home chef's signature breakfast dish wowed celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, earning him a spot representing the Northeast on "MasterChef: United Tastes of America." Walker will appear alongside another New Jersey chef, Purvi Dogra, as the show progresses.  The next episode will air Wednesday, June 21 at 8 p.m. on FOX. This season is a regional competition tha…
MasterChef From NJ Brings Indian Flavors To Star-Studded Cooking Competition MasterChef From NJ Brings Indian Flavors To Star-Studded Cooking Competition
MasterChef From NJ Brings Indian Flavors To Star-Studded Cooking Competition A New Jersey chef from India is representing the Northeast while showcasing her international dessert skills in "MasterChef 13: United Tastes of America." Described as a “home cook who prides herself on American-Indian fusion,” Purvi Dogra, 48, moved to East Windsor from India 21 years ago.  Season 13 of the cooking show, which premiered on Wednesday, May 24, breaks down the 20 apron-earning competitors into categories based on one of four territories — West, Northeast, Midwest, and South.  The games officially begin for the 20 competitors on Wednesday, June 21. The winner gets rewarded w…
There's More To NJ Than Congestion, Says Local Comic Bringing Standup To 'AGT' There's More To NJ Than Congestion, Says Local Comic Bringing Standup To 'AGT'
There's More To NJ Than Congestion, Says Local Comic Bringing Standup To 'AGT' Award-winning broadcaster, international comedian, and Garden State native Maureen Langan is bringing her standup skills to America’s Got Talent next week. Langan, who grew up in Lake Hiawatha, found her spot on the comedy stage after more than seven years at Bloomberg broadcasting all sorts of commentary, celebrity interviews, satirical world news, and person-on-the-street interviews. She lives in Manhattan and says the Garden State holds a special place in her heart. “I love Jersey. I think it’s so diverse, and people have no idea, they just see the congestion of traffic by the Lincoln …
Six Flags' Popular El Toro Rollercoaster Reopens Saturday Six Flags' Popular El Toro Rollercoaster Reopens Saturday
Six Flags' Popular El Toro Rollercoaster Reopens Saturday El Toro, the popular wooden roller coaster at Six Flags Great Adventure, will reopen to riders on Saturday after a malfunction closed the ride last August, officials said. The ride will reopen to season pass holders Saturday, June 17 at 9:30 a.m., said Staci Wheeler, a Six Flags spokeswoman. Regular ticket holders will be able to ride starting at 1:30 p.m. Similar season pass holder hours will be held on Sunday June 18. Fourteen people were hurt on the ride last August when it suddenly lurched forward. It had been ordered shutdown for repairs and inspections by the New Jersey Department o…
‘Cameron’s Cure:’ South Jersey Rallies For 3-Year-Old Battling Aggressive Leukemia ‘Cameron’s Cure:’ South Jersey Rallies For 3-Year-Old Battling Aggressive Leukemia
‘Cameron’s Cure:’ South Jersey Rallies For 3-Year-Old Battling Aggressive Leukemia South Jersey is showing its unwavering support to a 3-year-old boy as he battles an aggressive form of leukemia. Cameron Bruder was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia in October 2022, according to a GoFundMe launched by his aunt, Jaclyn Brown. “The specific gene mutation he has created a very aggressive, difficult-to-treat cancer,” Brown writes. Despite undergoing about seven months of treatment, including clinical trials and T-cell therapy, “sadly, nothing has yielded any hopeful results,” writes Brown. The brave Cherry Hill boy then began hospice care, prompting the fundraiser’s lau…
South Jersey Rallying To Buy HS Senior, Aspiring Sports Broadcaster New Electric Wheelchair South Jersey Rallying To Buy HS Senior, Aspiring Sports Broadcaster New Electric Wheelchair
South Jersey Rallying To Buy HS Senior, Aspiring Sports Broadcaster New Electric Wheelchair South Jersey is rallying to buy a brand new electric wheelchair for a high school senior and aspiring sports broadcaster. Justin Hellyer and Jack Ragone met during a camping trip with the Royal Rangers at age four, Hellyer writes in a GoFundMe. Little did he know at the time that Ragone would quickly become one of his best friends. “Since our friendship started we have been on endless adventures and too many memories to count!” writes Hellyer, of Williamstown. “For example, climbing a tree, being carried over boulders, playing kickball, camping, hiking, canoeing, bike riding, rollercoast…
NJ Beach Town Named Among Best In America NJ Beach Town Named Among Best In America
NJ Beach Town Named Among Best In America A New Jersey town was ranked among America's "best" beach towns. Cape May made the prestigious listing of 17 sandy go-to destinations. Travel & Leisure said it was looking for "an easygoing vibe and beautiful coastal views.  .  . for beach lovers who prefer quaint cottages, custard stands, and historic wharves over beachfront go-karts and megaresorts," Cape May sunset.Gina Finneran Other towns that made the national "best" list included Block Island, RI; Provincetown, MA; Edisto, SC; Sanibel Island, FL; and Cannon Beach, OR. "Cape May is a perfect destination for beach lovers with…
Support Rises For South Jersey Pharmacist Having Consistent Seizures Since 3rd Cancer Operation Support Rises For South Jersey Pharmacist Having Consistent Seizures Since 3rd Cancer Operation
Support Rises For South Jersey Pharmacist Having Consistent Seizures Since 3rd Cancer Operation Support is on the rise for a South Jersey pharmacist who’s been battling brain cancer since 2014, recently undergoing his third surgery and enduring seizures almost constantly. John Marcheski, of Sewell, had his first operation following his initial diagnosis in 2014, according to a GoFundMe describing him as a “friend, co-worker, son, brother, father, grandfather and husband to Katie Marcheski.” “If you know him you know he is an intelligent pharmacist with a wonderful sense of humor,” reads the campaign, launched out of Egg Harbor Township in early May. After his first surgery, Marches…
Motorcyclist Who Lost Leg In South Jersey Crash Sees Support, Thanks Cop Who Did 'God’s Work' Motorcyclist Who Lost Leg In South Jersey Crash Sees Support, Thanks Cop Who Did 'God’s Work'
Motorcyclist Who Lost Leg In South Jersey Crash Sees Support, Thanks Cop Who Did 'God’s Work' Support is on the rise for a South Jersey motorcyclist who was airlifted with critical injuries in a crash and later sent sincere thanks to the officer who saved his life. James McPherson lost his left leg from the knee down following the crash on Sunday, May 28, according to a GoFundMe launched for his medical expenses. Love you James Mc ❤️ ♥️ Please share 🙏 Posted by Chrissy Carrow on Monday, May 29, 2023 “James has always been the person to drop whatever he’s doing and help any one of his friends at the drop of a dime,” reads the campaign, launched by a friend the day afterward. “An…
Wildly Popular TikTok Comic Matt Rife Set To Perform In PA During World Tour Wildly Popular TikTok Comic Matt Rife Set To Perform In PA During World Tour
Wildly Popular TikTok Comic Matt Rife Set To Perform In PA During World Tour Comedy star Matt Rife will swing through Pennsylvania as part of his first ever world tour. The 27-year-old comic, who has amassed nearly 18 million followers on TikTok and Instagram, is set to perform two shows in Connecticut as part of his upcoming “ProbleMATTic World Tour,” which was announced Monday, June 5. Fans can catch Rife on April 25 in Pittsburgh at Benedum Center, and on April 26 at The Met. Rife announced the tour in a TikTok video featuring fellow celebs Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis. In the video, Kutcher plays a genie who grants Rife his wish of embarking on a world tour. …
NJ Matchmaker Stars On TLC Dating Show 'Match Me Abroad' NJ Matchmaker Stars On TLC Dating Show 'Match Me Abroad'
NJ Matchmaker Stars On TLC Dating Show 'Match Me Abroad' A Bergen County native is helping people find love.  Nina Kharoufeh, who was raised in Cliffside Park, is one of the matchmakers on TLC's new dating show "Match Me Abroad," which helps people find love overseas.  On the show, Kharofueh is tasked with helping Stanika and Mark, two Americans, find love while in Morocco. View this post on Instagram A post shared by فلسطينية (@ninakharoufeh) "My specialty is matching Arabs and Americans," Kharofueh, a Palestinian said. "I'm definitely uniquely skilled for this. So far, I have been undefeated an…
'It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia' May Be Old But Fans Have Yet To Tire Of It 'It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia' May Be Old But Fans Have Yet To Tire Of It
'It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia' May Be Old But Fans Have Yet To Tire Of It The gang is back, and so are their bright ideas. Season 16 of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" is set to premier on FX Wednesday, June 7, making it the longest-running sitcom in American history. You'd think by now the jokes would be tired and the cast would be old. Not the case (well, the gang is 18 years older). The show — which premiered in 2005 and was created by Philly's own Rob McElhenney, Charlie Day and honorary Philadelphian Glenn Howerton — is getting rave reviews so far.  According to Collider, this season takes predictable "wild directions," and delivers, one with a "B…