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'Loved By So Many People:' Bethlehem Native, Beloved Father Nathan Becker Dies At Age 26 'Loved By So Many People:' Bethlehem Native, Beloved Father Nathan Becker Dies At Age 26 'Loved By So Many People:' Bethlehem Native, Beloved Father Nathan Becker Dies At Age 26
'Loved By So Many People:' Bethlehem Native, Beloved Father Nathan Becker Dies At Age 26 Bethlehem native and beloved father Nathan Becker died July 28 at the age of 26. Born in Bethlehem, Becker graduated from Freedom High School in 2012, his obituary says. Becker enjoyed baseball and was a fan of the Philadelphia Phillies, his memorial says. Above all, Becker loved to spend with his family, especially his son, Noah. In addition to his son, Becker is survived by his parents, Michael and Heather Renninger; sister Alyssa Renninger, and many extended family members and close friends. Becker’s services will be held privately. “You are our angel,” reads a tribute on Becker’s me…

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by Valerie Musson
Hamilton Township, NJ
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Philadelphia Phillies' Big Piece Is Smokin' Hot At New South Jersey Chicken Joint Philadelphia Phillies' Big Piece Is Smokin' Hot At New South Jersey Chicken Joint Philadelphia Phillies' Big Piece Is Smokin' Hot At New South Jersey Chicken Joint
Philadelphia Phillies' Big Piece Is Smokin' Hot At New South Jersey Chicken Joint Former Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard is best known for hitting home runs -- or striking out.  But now, the "Big Piece" is the new part-owner of a chicken joint in South Jersey. The Burlington County restaurant even adopted Howard's baseball nickname for one of its popular menu items: "The Big Piece Chicken Sandwich." Colbie’s Southern Kissed Chicken, a new restaurant in Mount Holly, New Jersey, opened on Monday. Howard, 41, is known for being the fastest player in baseball history to reach 100 home runs, and 200 home runs, topping Ralph Kiner. WPVI first reported t…

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by Jon Craig
Fort Lee, NJ
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Ex-Mets Star Lenny Dykstra Charged With Putting Gun To Uber Driver's Head Ex-Mets Star Lenny Dykstra Charged With Putting Gun To Uber Driver's Head Ex-Mets Star Lenny Dykstra Charged With Putting Gun To Uber Driver's Head
Ex-Mets Star Lenny Dykstra Charged With Putting Gun To Uber Driver's Head Troubled former New York Mets centerfielder Lenny Dykstra was carrying cocaine, Ecstasy and pot when he was arrested by police in Linden before dawn Wednesday for threatening an Uber driver, authorities said. The 47-year-old driver headed to police headquarters and leaned on the horn, then ran from the car toward officers who seized Dykstra, 55, just before 3:30 a.m. Wednesday, Lt. Christopher Guenther said. Moments earlier, he told police, Dykstra “put a weapon to his head and threatened to kill him” when the former World Series champion refused Dykstra’s commands to change the original de…

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by Jerry DeMarco