Sharifa Jackson

1 month ago | 6abc.com | Sharifa Jackson

WESTVILLE, N.J. (WPVI) -- Friends are mourning the loss of a South Jersey man who lost his footing and drowned in a creek on Wednesday. Authorities say 36-year-old Valentin Garciagaona was working as part of his landscaping company when he lost his footing and fell into the water in Big Timber Creek. It prompted an hours-long search that ultimately ended when crews found his body. "I can't believe this happened," said Lipi Bhatt, the owner of Deli Stop Food Market in Westville.

1 month ago | 6abc.com | Sharifa Jackson

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- It was another successful year for the Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run. 40,000 people took part in crossing the finish line of the 10-mile race. It's an event that began 46 years ago, with only 1,500 runners and continues to grow. "It's really a great event for Philadelphia, one that our organization looks forward to everyo year. We have been fortunate to have been sponsors for 29 years now," said President & CEO, Independence Blue Cross, Gregory Deavens.

2 months ago | 6abc.com | Sharifa Jackson

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Thousands jammed into Main Street in Manayunk for the 13th annual Manayunk StrEAT Food Festival. The street lined with more than 70 food trucks including Daniel Lee with the Farina Pasta food truck. "It's good to just get the exposure and also, people don't really have a lot of pasta options. When you go along the food trucks here, there's maybe another one, and a ravioli truck and that's it. But no one is doing pasta like we do," said Lee.

2 months ago | 6abc.com | Sharifa Jackson

VINELAND, N.J. (WPVI) -- A South Jersey father and his teenage son are facing homicide charges in the killing of a Millville man. Eric Hannah, 55, and his 17-year-old son were taken into custody on Easter Sunday. The pair is accused of beating the victim, 54-year-old Louis 'Gus' Serbeck, to death with a baseball bat and a metal hammer. Investigators say this all stemmed from an alleged assault. "He would do anything for anyone.

2 months ago | 6abc.com | Sharifa Jackson

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The 92nd Annual Easter Promenade marched down South Street on Sunday. Many describe the event as more of a stroll to show off extravagant outfits with spring pastels and lots of flowers. "Twenty-nine years I'm doing this, I'm never going to stop. Never!," said Henri David. Covered in eggs, bows and stuffed animals, David was just one of the many over the top looks at this year's promenade.