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'One Day Without Sound'

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People will take the "One Day Without Sound" challenge Tuesday as they wear earplugs to get a feel of what it's like to live without good hearing.

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Inside the Lab That Found the Latest Superbug

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The news startled doctors across the country last week. 

A small team at the Multidrug Resistant Organism Repository and Surveillance Network (MRSN) lab in Maryland that specializes in testing germs for antibiotic resistance, found mcr-1, a drug-resistant superbug in a Pennsylvania woman.

Dr. Thomas R. Frieden, director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention upstaged his own speech about Zika virus to warn about what the arrival of mcr-1 means for people everywhere.

"The medicine cabinet is empty for some patients. It is the end of the road for antibiotics unless we act urgently," he said.

The MRSN team has not yet found another example of the mcr-1 gene in any of the samples they have tested. The lab tests samples from around the world, not only from U.S. military hospitals but from Israel, France's Institut Pasteur and elsewhere. The hope is to catch and stop outbreaks of dangerous new pathogens fast.



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Dozens Become New Citizens on Battleship New Jersey

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Thirty-eight new Americans from 27 different countries took the oath of allegiance to the United States on the Battleship New Jersey Monday.

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After Decades, Fallen Solders' Names Added to Vietnam War Memorial

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The names of Master Sgt. Francis Corcoran and Master Sgt. George Wilson were added to Philadelphia's Vietnam War Memorial on Memorial Day while veteran's families and vets took part in a ceremony celebrating new veterans' housing in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania.

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Shore Safety Tips From Sea Isle City Beach Patrol

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NBC10's Matt DeLucia continues his shore tour in Sea Isle City with some safety tips from Sea Isle City Beach Patrol Cpt. Renny Steele's to keep everyone safe this summer season.

What's That Shell? Learn Something New About Jersey Shore Beach Creatures

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Ever wonder what creatures call the Jersey Shore home? NBC10's Matt DeLucia takes a look into Sea Isle's Beachcomber tours, where kids and adults alike can learn about the life that washes up along the beach.

Teen Facing Homicide Charge in Del. HS Death Appears in Court

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A 16-year-old girl charged with homicide in the death of her classmate after a beating at their Delaware high school last month moved one step closer on Tuesday to potentially facing trial as an adult.

At a case review hearing Tuesday morning, a Delaware court granted prosecutors' request for an amenability hearing to decide whether the teen's case will be moved to adult court. That hearing is scheduled for July 11.

The teen, whose identity NBC10 is withholding because she is charged as a juvenile, faces charges of criminally negligent homicide and conspiracy in connection with the death of Amy Joyner-Francis, also 16, after an April 21 fight among girls in a bathroom at Howard High School of Technology in Wilmington.

Two other teen girls face conspiracy charges in the case. Both waived hearings earlier this month and are scheduled to face trial in June.

Joyner-Francis died of complications related to a pre-existing heart condition after the morning bathroom brawl inside the high school, authorities said. The investigation into the fight lasted a few weeks before the state Department of Justice decided to recommend charges, ruling that despite having a pre-existing condition, Joyner-Francis would not have died if not for the fight.

The 16-year-old charged with homicide is accused of hitting Joyner-Francis during the fight.

Joyner-Francis was the first of two tragedies for the Wilmington high school: Brandon Wingo, 15, a freshman at Howard, was gunned down in an unrelated incident May 19 a few blocks from the school. Police have not announced any arrests or suspects in that shooting.



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NBC10 Responds: Cruise Line Warning

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A sales call left a local college student out of hundreds of dollars. So, he reached out to reporter Harry Hairston of NBC10 Responds to get some answers and to warn others of the offer that seems too good to be true.

Man Falls to Death on I-95

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Philadelphia Police blocked off some lanes of Interstate 95 in Philadelphia Tuesday morning after a man fell off an overpass onto the highway.

The man fell from the South Street overpass onto the southbound lanes of the highway around 9:35 a.m., said Philadelphia Police.

Medics pronounced the man dead a short time later. His body remained in the right traffic lane -- under a white sheet -- for more than an hour.

As SkyForce10 hovered overhead, traffic could be seen backed all the way up to the Betsy Ross Bridge about six miles away as only one lane of traffic appeared to get by the scene.

No word yet on what led to the deadly fall.



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Cycling Classic Brings Detours, Closures

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The 2016 Philadelphia International Cycling Classic is set for Sunday, June 5, and the prestigious 12.3 mile event is scheduled to bring crowds and road closures to Philadelphia's neighborhoods.

The race will be taking place rain or shine on Sunday, with the men's race beginning at 8 a.m. and women's at 12:30 p.m. The event is open to the public and viewing locations are located at the following areas:

Main Street (Manayunk)

Lemon Hill (Fairmount Park)

Midvale Avenue near Kelly Drive

Kelly Drive from Midvale Avenue to Sedgley Drive

"The Wall" on Lyceum Avenue

Road Closures

To accomodate cyclists, gradual road closures along the route will begin on Friday, June 3. The full set of closures will be put in place by 7 a.m. on Sunday, June 5 and until approximately 5 p.m. Road closures for this event include:

Ridge Avenue - School House Lane to Hermit Street

Main Street - Ridge Avenue to Green Lane

Levering Street - Main Street to Tower Street

Cresson Street - Levering Street to Cotton Street

Lyceum Avenue - Tower Street to Mitchell Street

Pechin Street - Green Lane to Roxborough Avenue

Roxborough Avenue - Mitchell Street to Terrace Street

Manayunk Avenue - Roxborough Avenue to Ridge Avenue

The entire length of Kelly Drive will be completely closed to all traffic and parking, and includes the Park Trolleys.

There will be no vehicle or trolley access to the Lemon Hill, Mount Pleasant, and Ormiston Mansions. Residents will not be permitted to drive on the roads included on the course after 6:30 a.m.

There will be no access to the Dairy and Edgely ball fields.

No vehicles will be permitted to enter the park at Dauphin Drive.

Vehicles entering at Diamond Drive will be given access up to Reservoir Drive only.

Vehicles entering the park at Oxford Srive will be permitted as far as Smith Playground.

Sedgley Drive and Brewery Hill Drive will be closed at Girard Avenue.

Poplar Drive will be closed at Poplar Street, with all traffic directed east on Poplar.

There will be no access to the park from Hunting Park Avenue, the Roosevelt Expressway or Midvale Avenue. 

There will be no parking on Waterworks Drive, or Lemon Hill.

Additional Closures

The following road closures will be in effect on the dates/times listed:

Lyceum Avenue from Manayunk Avenue to Pechin Street - Friday, June 3 from 8 a.m. to Sunday, June 5 until the end of the race and clean up.

Lyceum/Levering Avenue from Cresson Street to Pechin Street - Friday, June 3 from 2 p.m. to Sunday, June 5 until the end of the race and clean up.

Delays are to be expected and motorists are advised to avoid the area by using alternate routes and allowing extra driving time in areas near the race. Officials ask that people refrain from double-parking which can cause issues and is also illegal.

No Parking Zones

The following blocks will be in the "No Parking Zone" during the race, and all vechiles must be relocated by 8 a.m. on Friday, June 3 through Sunday, June 5 or else they will be towed:

Lyceum/Levering Avenue from Cresson Street to Pechin Street

Manayunk Avenue from Ridge Avenue to Roxborough Avenue

Pechin Street from Lyceum Avenue to Roxborough Avenue

Roxborough Avenue from Pechin Street to Manayunk Avenue

From 3 a.m. Sunday, June 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, June 5, all vehicles must be relocated from the following block or else they will be towed:

Main Street from Ridge Avenue to Levering Avenue

Public Transportation

The following routes will be detoured from Kelly Drive, Manayunk, and Roxborough area beginning at 5:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 5 through 5 p.m. :

SEPTA Routes 9, 27, 32, 35, 38, 61, 65, 124/125, K & R

Specific changes are available on SEPTA's System Status Page.



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Woman's Body Found Tied to Cinder Block in Chesco Pond

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Chester County officials are looking for help identifying a woman whose body was pulled from a Chester County pond Monday.

The body of the African American woman, thought to be between 25-35 years-old was discovered Monday around 11:15 in the morning by Jason Rutter and his father-in-law while they were fishing in a pond off Zeiber Road in East Coventry Township.

"Silently shocked," Rutter told NBC10's Monique Braxton of the discovery. "We left and I got on with my day and then later in the day it kind of hit me, this really happened to an area where me and my children just moved to."

The 5'6" woman's body was tied to a cinder block. Rutter said she was near a drainage pipe.

Officials confirmed this pond is a popular swimming and fishing hole that is part of Pigeon Creek. Witnesses reported children had been swimming in the area on Sunday afternoon.

"Sadly, somebody threw this woman away like a piece of trash," Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan said, "Our first job is to identify the victim. Then we will find out how she died and who was involved."

Officials released photos of the woman's clothing, jewelry and tattoo in hopes that someone would come forward to identify her.

Anyone with information is asked to call Chester County Detective Sergeant Tom Goggin at 610-344-6866.



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Montgomery County Expands Opioid Medication Availability

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The Montgomery County Health Department is making getting opioid treatment easier for people by making NARCAN Nasal Spray kits available at 3 health centers.

Due to a partnership between the Montgomery County Health Department (MCHD) and Montgomery County Office of Drug and Alcohol Programs, kits are available at the Norristown Health Center, the Pottstown Health Center, and the Willow Grove Health Center.

According to police, officers in 26 of 49 Montco police departments currently carrying Naloxone while on duty. Since officers began carrying the overdose drug in 2015, 41 saves have been reported across the county.

The kits will be available to people at risk of experiencing an opiate-related overdose or to a family member, friend, or other person in a position to assist someone who is at risk.

Officials say the kits are available to residents without insurance and even to those who cannot afford copays.

MCHD reported that a 2015 report ranked Pennsylvania ninth in the country in drug overdose deaths and Montgomery county saw a 72% spike in opiate-related deaths, with just over half attributed to heroin.

"By making Naloxone available at the three Montgomery County Health Centers located throughout the county at no cost to those who could otherwise not afford it, MCHD is taking a major step in ensuring Naloxone is accessible to everyone," Dr. Val Arkoosh, Vice Chair of the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners and Interim Medical Director for the Monthomery County Department of Health said in a statement.

More information on overdose prevention, a list of participating pharmacies in Montgomery County, and drug take back locations can be found here.



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Muckfest MS Philadelphia

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This year, 55 people are participating in the Muckfest MS Philadelphia 5k mud run that includes 16 obstacles. Vai Sikahema sits down with Kevin Moffitt, of the National MS Society, and Walter "Spike" Clark about the "mucking" good time.

Fantastic Friends Gets Set for Prom Night

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Fantastic Friends, a social organization for children with autism and disabilities, made a music video to convince Bruno Mars to appear at this year's "Funky Prom". Vai Sikahema sits down with "Fantastic Friends" Founder, Marissa Hacker, to talk about the special evening.

Officers Pull Alligator from NJ Lake

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Police and an animal control officer pulled a two-foot long alligator from a lake in Jackson Township, New Jersey Monday afternoon.

Police first received a report of an alligator in the lake at Maple Lake Campground on East Veterans Highway around 4 p.m. Two officers as well as an Animal Control Officer managed to pull the young alligator from the lake and transfer it to a licensed exotic reptile handler. Officials also contacted Fish and Game to determine what will be done with it.

Officials identified the alligator as an American Alligator which can potentially grow up to eight to 11 feet in length. Investigators suspect a local resident had it as a pet and released it into the lake as it grew. They have not yet identified the owner however.



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Big Crowds for Dorney Park After Memorial Day

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Warm, sunny, weather and exciting thrills are making Allentown’s premier amusement park the place to be for a lot of people on Tuesday. NBC10’s Randy Gyllenhaal reports from the park.

Prosecutors Accuse Chaka Fattah of Using Campaign Money to Pay Son's Debt

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Prosecutors are accusing Congressman Chaka Fattah of using his campaign money to pay his son’s debt. NBC10’s Deanna Durante has the latest from federal court.

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Wildwood Beach Covered in Trash After Memorial Day Weekend

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Memorial Day weekend left New Jersey’s Wildwood beach covered in cups, plates, and trash. Video of the garbage sparked outraged on social media. NBC10’s Ted Greenberg has the details.

Bicyclist Struck by Truck in Delaware

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A bicyclist is in the hospital after he was struck by a truck in Claymont, Delaware.

A man was riding a bicycle on Governor Printz Boulevard at Hillside Road when he was hit by a truck. The victim was taken to Christiana Hospital where he is being treated for serious injuries.

Officials say the truck driver remained at the scene. Governor Printz Boulevard was shut down at the scene of the crash. It later reopened however.

In Camden, Murders More Than Double Last Year's

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As money floods Camden's waterfront by the millions for development, the city's neighborhoods are seeing a surge in something much more grim: the body count.

Over the weekend, the New Jersey city of about 77,300 residents clocked its 22nd homicide of the year, more than doubling last year's murder tally as of the same date, when the city saw 10 killings. In May alone, the city surpassed that number, with 11 killings on the city's streets.

In the most recent slaying, police say 28-year-old Britton Knox, a Camden resident, died after being shot several times in mid-afternoon daylight on the 1300 block of Browning Street. Police haven't made any arrests.

The uptick in homicides has Camden's Metro police force -- already stretched thin -- scrambling to increase patrols and community policing initiatives across the city, as residents brace themselves for what they've grown to expect: the next flurry of gunfire and body in the street.

"I feel so sorry for my grandbabies," said Denise Dennis, who moved from Camden to neighboring Pennsauken nine years ago but said some of her 14 grandchildren still live in the city. "I pray so hard every night that they make their destinations to and from school ... it's a blessing even to make it to school to get an education."

Dennis visited Camden's Whitman Park neighborhood on Tuesday afternoon for a doctor's appointment around the corner from the family home where Terron Phillips once lived. Phillips, 19, died earlier this month in what may perhaps be the city's most senseless and violent murder. As he walked home from buying a pack of cigarettes, police said, Phillips was approached by a car of four teenagers, three of whom didn't live in Camden, armed with a sawed-off shotgun. The group robbed Phillips, stealing the pack of cigarettes, according to police, but decided to kill him with a shotgun blast to the chest anyway. All four now face murder charges.

Despite its level of brutality, Camden Police Chief Scott Thomson said Tuesday that Phillips' murder is the exception to the rule in Camden. Most of the city's homicide victims, Thomson said, know their killers. He said most killings can be traced back to vendettas, perceived slights, disputes over money or domestic disputes.

"They're personal, up close, with multiple rounds fired," Thomson said.

Take for instance 22-year-old Jonathan Vasquez's murder: Vasquez was with several other people outside his grandmother's funeral on the 1000 block of South 4th Street on May 5 when Thomson says someone walked up to him and fired several shots at him, killing him. The shooting, which could have been disastrous due to the size of the crowd outside at the time, was targeted, deliberate and swift -- as most in the city are -- Thomson said.

Police arrested one man in that shooting and are still searching for another.

"That's the common denominator -- they know one another," Thomson said.

What's vexing to the police chief, though, is the brazenness of the shooters in the homicides this year: Police are seeing an uptick in daytime killings, he said, a marked change from those of previous years, when the majority occurred at night.

"What's upsetting to me is seeing them trending into daylight hours," Thomson said.

Camden's chief said he and his officers know that the solution lies in community policing and building trust. The solve rate for murders this year is above 50 percent, he said, thanks to an increase in cooperation from residents who are willing to entrust police with information to help them catch murder suspects.

Thomson credits that to the department's community initiatives -- like basketball games officers play with kids, officers attending community movie nights and barbecues, and the department parking ice-cream trucks on some of the city's most violent corners to hand out free summer treats.

"We're going to double down on community policing," Thomson said, "not militarize neighborhoods."

But with a police force well below what it should be and state laws that make it difficult for him to hire new officers at all, let alone ones from Camden who know the city and are invested in it, Thomson said the police can only do so much.

"We have 100 positions open," Thomson said. He added that being forced to hire officers from civil-service exam lists made three years ago when the last police test was given prevents him from hiring people from Camden itself, hurting the department's legitimacy in a city where the unemployment rate is staggering.

"Nothing stops a bullet like a job," Thomson said. "We're handcuffed," he added later, referring to the force's inability to hire the police it needs.

City activist Amir Khan, who once ran for mayor, agreed.

"You've gotta give people a chance," Khan told NBC10's Cydney Long on Tuesday, adding that the new development coming to the city's waterfront, including a new practice facility for the 76ers and headquarters for companies including Holtec and Subaru, should guarantee jobs for residents.

"Don't give us crumbs," Khan said. "Don't give us minimum-wage jobs. People can't live off minimum-wage jobs in New Jersey today."

Camden resident Mike Coleman, 26, knows that reality well: Coleman recently got out of jail and said he spent some time after his release looking for work, but grew frustrated and gave up after his search came up dry.

"It's Camden. Everybody's broke. They're not [ever] gonna be able to stop that," Coleman said, shrugging off the fact that the murder rate more than doubled. "People are desperate ... it's a shame, you've gotta look over your shoulder every day."

Coleman and friend Hakim Johnson, also 26, both know people who've become numbers among Camden's grim growing tally. Both knew Phillips.

"He was a good kid," they agreed as they stood in front of a market around the corner from Phillips' family home in Whitman Park.

"It's a shame he died over some cigarettes," Coleman said.

Back around the corner, as he worked on the front lawn, Phillips' stepfather, three days out from burying his stepson, declined a formal interview, but scoffed at the idea of any hope for change that will ebb the bloodshed.

"I've been here 40 years," the stepfather said. "You can't make it stop."



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