Reality Show Tattoo Artist Sees Big Milestone At Her Suburban Philadelphia Studio Reality Show Tattoo Artist Sees Big Milestone At Her Suburban Philadelphia Studio
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 …
Fox Lane High School Alum Makes Deal With Mark Cuban On Shark Tank After Bidding War Fox Lane High School Alum Makes Deal With Mark Cuban On Shark Tank After Bidding War
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…
Driver, 23, Killed In Interstate 195 Dump Truck Crash Driver, 23, Killed In Interstate 195 Dump Truck Crash
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 …
Accomplished Entrepreneur From Capital District Dies At Age 29 Accomplished Entrepreneur From Capital District Dies At Age 29
Accomplished Entrepreneur From Capital District 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…
Baltimore Native Fulfills Dreams Of Opening Gyro Shop Inspired By Uncle's Spot In Greece Baltimore Native Fulfills Dreams Of Opening Gyro Shop Inspired By Uncle's Spot In Greece
Baltimore Native Fulfills Dreams Of Opening Gyro Shop Inspired By Uncle's Spot In Greece Opening his own gyro shop has been on Mike Tolos' mind ever since he visited his uncle's spot in Greece as a kid. It was a hole-in-the-wall type place in Thessaloniki, and as soon as Tolos walked in, he was hit with the aroma of pork and chicken roasting on the skewers. What the former Baltimore resident enjoyed most about visiting the shop, though, was seeing the love that his uncle put into it, because he felt the same passion himself. "My uncle did it from love," said Tolos, 39, of Bergen County, NJ. "The dedication that he has fell on me." Tolos signed the lease for Jersey Gyros on M…
'Testing The Waters': Comedian Joe Matarese Opens New Comedy Club In Scarsdale 'Testing The Waters': Comedian Joe Matarese Opens New Comedy Club In Scarsdale
'Testing The Waters': Comedian Joe Matarese Opens New Comedy Club In Scarsdale He’s appeared on America’s Got Talent and performed for the likes of David Letterman, Howard Stern, and Chelsea Handler.  Now, comedian Joe Matarese is bringing “New York City’s best comedy” to Westchester County. On Thursday, July 28, the 30-year veteran stand-up will mark the grand opening of his latest venture, B-Side Comedy Club, a 60-seat venue located on Garth Road in Scarsdale. Joining Matarese on stage will be fellow comedians Nick Scopoletti, Pete Ungar, and Daniel Tirado. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Joe Matarese (…
New Eatery, R&B Lounge Opens In South Jersey After Pandemic Delay, Renovations New Eatery, R&B Lounge Opens In South Jersey After Pandemic Delay, Renovations
New Eatery, R&B Lounge Opens In South Jersey After Pandemic Delay, Renovations Essie's Restaurant & Lounge in Clementon is officially open after a two-year delay due to the coronavirus pandemic and renovations. The eatery features creole cuisine and live rhythm and blues and jazz. In 2017, husband-and-wife entrepreneurs Mike and Chèrie Gillespie purchased a South Jersey building with the vision of opening an upscale restaurant and live music lounge.  Shortly thereafter, a snowstorm caused the roof to cave in, delaying their plans. The global pandemic, a massive renovation, and two years later, the pair have finally opened Essie’s Restaurant & Lounge at 1 Gar…
Local Entrepreneur Blends Fashion, Functionality At New Hudson Valley Boutique Local Entrepreneur Blends Fashion, Functionality At New Hudson Valley Boutique
Local Entrepreneur Blends Fashion, Functionality At New Hudson Valley Boutique A Hudson Valley entrepreneur is offering a wide variety of functional and fashionable products at her brand-new boutique.  Alexandria Bartley opened A.B. Vault in Dutchess County on Wednesday, April 6. The boutique is located at 564 Main St. in Poughkeepsie and offers a selection of handbags and scrubs.  Bartley said she decided to open the store to expand upon her online handbag business, Arlene's Vault, which she started to honor her late mother. "I've always wanted to be an entrepreneur, but I never really had a clear plan on how to get there," Bartley said. "And it wasn…
NJ Couple Strikes $1M Deal On 'Shark Tank' For Beach Gear Company NJ Couple Strikes $1M Deal On 'Shark Tank' For Beach Gear Company
NJ Couple Strikes $1M Deal On 'Shark Tank' For Beach Gear Company A New Jersey couple got a $1 million boost for their beach chair company from none other than "Mr. Wonderful." Leslie Hsu — a Potomac, MD native — and Greg Bresner got investor Kevin O'Leary's blessing (and financial backing) on the Friday, March 18 episode of "Shark Tank." View this post on Instagram A post shared by SUNFLOW (@getsunflow) View this post on Instagram A post shared by SUNFLOW (@getsunflow) The Short Hills couple will use the money to grow their company, "Sunflow." O'Leary will …
Future Is Female: Maryland Mom's Construction Company Celebrates 10 Years Of Passionate Service Future Is Female: Maryland Mom's Construction Company Celebrates 10 Years Of Passionate Service
Future Is Female: Maryland Mom's Construction Company Celebrates 10 Years Of Passionate Service Anne Arundel's Terry Egley wanted to start her own construction company for several reasons: The first, her desire to bring more women into a predominately male industry.  Egley says her unique industry mindset has been integral in her success. Her most recent milestone? Celebrating her tenth year in business. “I think that as a woman, I bring a different level of care as a woman owned construction company,” said Egley, of West River. “I get very passionate about my client's dreams and visions of their space and that sets me apart from a lot of the male dominated construction com…
El Salvadorian Brothers Dead After Possible Carbon Monoxide Poisoning In Maryland El Salvadorian Brothers Dead After Possible Carbon Monoxide Poisoning In Maryland
El Salvadorian Brothers Dead After Possible Carbon Monoxide Poisoning In Maryland Two men in Prince George's County who died on Jan. 4 from possible carbon monoxide poisoning when their home lost power, have been identified as brothers. A family relative says Carlos Ramon Carranza, 39, and Luis Eduardo Carranza, 26,  had just moved to the U.S. five years ago from El Salvador to start a new business. Un homenaje a mis primos Carlos Ramon Carranza y Luis Eduardo Carranza, a San Alejo nos duele estas grandes pérdidas,... Posted by Reynaldo Castro - San Alejo on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 The two men lost power during the winter storm that hit Maryland on Jan. 3, and…
NJ Native Revealed As 'The Bachelor' Contestant NJ Native Revealed As 'The Bachelor' Contestant
NJ Native Revealed As 'The Bachelor' Contestant Among nearly two dozen women revealed as contestants on next season of "The Bachelor" is one from New Jersey. Mara A-Great, 32, of Cherry Hill, will be competing for love on the next season of "The Bachelor," Cosmopolitan Magazine reports. Clayton Echard is believed to be the next Bachelor, though ABC never officially confirmed that -- just Reality Steve. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Steve Carbone (@realitysteve) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Steve Carbone (@real…