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Caught on Cam: Resident Chases, Shoots Car Thief

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A Bucks County resident pulled a gun on a suspected car thief leading to a chase and crash that left the suspect shot and it was capture on surveillance video.

A man came out of his home in the area of the Woodland Manor Apartments along Woodland Avenue in Morrisville, Pennsylvania around 5 Thursday morning to find someone breaking into his car, said Morrisville Police Chief George McClay.

The resident went back into his home and grabbed his gun but the suspect took off in a sport utility vehicle, said police.

The resident gave chase (in another car) down Bridge Street where the suspect crashed into a tree and a beauty salon near Pennsylvania Avenue and fled, said McClay.

surveillance video captured the crash and showed the resident jumping out of his car and firing twice.

Officers caught the suspect blocks away and took him to the hospital in stable condition with a gunshot wound to his arm, said McClay. He is suspected of breaking into the car but no charges were immediately filed.

McClay called the investigation "very fluid" and didn't reveal if the resident could face charges for the shooting.

No one besides the suspect was hurt, said police.



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NBC10 Responds to Refrigerator on the Fritz

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Barbara Brady called in Harry Hairston and NBC10 Responds after her fridge went on the fritz causing food to spoil and a Sears repairman didn't have the parts to repair it anytime soon.

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Fairmount Road Construction

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Construction begins along Pennsylvania Avenue in Philadelphia's Fairmount neighborhood next week. Crews will be resurfacing the road, and the work is expected to be completed this fall.

Rebuilding Philadelphia Peace Park

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Volunteers from Lowes stores teamed up with Habitat for Humanity to spruce up a Sharswoods park. Residents can't wait for the project to be completed.

Gloucester County Firefighters Battle Blaze

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A house fire at Billings Avenue and 7th Street in Paulsboro, New Jersey required the help of four fire companies from other towns. Luckily, everyone made it out safely.

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NBC10 Legends Recall MOVE

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Bill Baldini, Pete Kane and other NBC10 legends joined the Broadcast Pioneers to remember MOVE, where a standoff ended with a bombing and fire that left adults and children dead.

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77-Year-Old Bicyclist Injured in Hit-&-Run

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Police are searching for the driver who struck and injured a 77-year-old bicyclist in Warminster Wednesday night. 

Around 7:30 Wednesday night, police responded to a report of a struck cyclist with injuries at Street Road and South Newtown Road. Witnesses to the hit-and-run described the car as an early 2000s white 4-door sedan, operated by a man.

The vehicle traveled towards the 300 block of Street Road and continued north on Schoolhouse Lane.

The injured bicyclist, who was not identified, was taken to Abington Hospital for a head injury and broken arm. 

Police are asking anyone with any information on the hit-and-run to contact Warminster police at (215) 443-5000.



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Wawa Welcome America! Kid Friendly Events

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The Wawa Welcome America Festival! will be filled with events, performers, and 100 hours of fun for kids of all ages.

The weeklong event on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway leading up to the Fourth of July features some 35 events and 350 performers in Center City. Here's a list of events for each day that specifically cater to children.

Here are the best events for kids during the 8 day festival:

June 27

Free Museum Day:

Enjoy free admission into The Benjamin Franklin Museum where visitors can learn the history of Philadelphia. The museum features artifacts, computer animations, and interactive displays. (Ages 4 and up)

Go 4Th and Learn about The Science Behind Pixar:

At 7 p.m. go behind-the-scenes of Pixar’s beloved films as The Franklin Institute brings Pixar to life with live demonstrations and interactive activities from The Science Behind Pixar exhibit. (Ages 5 and up)

Philly @ the Movies: Finding Nemo at Franklin Square:

At 8:30 join us under the stars for a free movie screening at Franklin Square. Children and adults alike will enjoy a family-friendly, fun-filled night! (Ages 4 and up)

June 28

Philly @ the Movies: The Legend of Tarzan Advance Screening:

At 7:30 p.m be the first to see the Legend of Tarzan at the Kimmel Center of Performing Arts. (Ages 4 and up)

June 29

Go 4th & Read: Citywide Reading at ALL Free Libraries:

Starting at 2 a.m. join Wawa Welcome America at one of the 54 branches of Free Library Philadelphia for citywide reading and activities! (Ages 6 and up)

June 30

Free Museum Day:

Enjoy free admission into the National Constitution Center. This interactive all-ages museum is dedicated to the U.S Constitution featuring rare artifacts and theater. The theater is known for its famous production of Freedom Rising narrated by a live actor that vividly describes the story of the U.S. Constitution. (Ages 4 and up)

Go 4th & Learn About Music and Culture:

At 5 p.m. enjoy free access to the Mummers Museum all day. Take advantage of the free Tours, Instrument Demonstrations, Mask Making and more! (ages 5 and up)

Philly @ the Movies: National Treasure:

At 9 p.m. watch as Ben Gates races through Philadelphia in search of the legendary treasure that is secretly mapped out on the back of the Declaration of Independence at Penn's Landing. (Ages 4 and Up)

July 1

Go 4th & Learn about Fitness:

At 10 a.m. come break a sweat on the Smith Memorial Playground and Playhouse featuring the Ann Newman Giant Wooden Slide.

At 9:30 catch the beautiful fireworks at Penn's Landing!

July 2

At 9:30 p.m. Wawa Welcome America! Festival Fireworks at Penn's Landing.

July 3

Free Museum Day:

Enjoy free admission into The Philadelphia Museum of Art which houses a variety of collections that welcomes all ages.

July 4

Wawa Welcome America! Festival Independence Day Parade:

At 11 a.m. the parade begins at 5th and Chestnut Streets and ends at Front and Chestnut Streets.

Party on the Parkway:

At 12:00 a.m. the free KIDZ BOP Kids: Life of the Party Tour takes the main stage at Eakins on Benjamin Franklin Parkway. (Ages 11 and Up)

Wawa Welcome America! Festival Firework:

At 10 p.m. enjoy the Finale Fireworks on Benjamin Franklin Parkway!

Get ready to enjoy a week of fun!



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PHA Summer Food Program Kickoff

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The Philadelphia Housing Authority’s Summer Food Service Program kicks off later this month to combat poverty by providing nutritional meals for city youth and jobs for PHA clients and local residents.

The SFSP program runs June 27 to August 26. It will be held at 19 PHA sites throughout the city and provide 40 part time jobs for PHA clients and local residents.

Last year, SFSP provided over 68,000 meals to children aged 3 to 18 who live in the city’s public housing and surrounding neighborhoods. Children who do not live near PHA sites can still go to one of 150 additional sites operated by the City’s Department of Parks and Recreation, which will also offer breakfast and lunch.

The housing authority plans to host the program at the following sites this year: Abbottsford Homes, Arch Homes, Bartram Village, Cambridge/John F. Street Center, Champlost, Fairhill, Haddington Homes, Harrison Plaza, Hill Creek, Johnson Homes, Morton Homes, Norris Apartments, Oxford Village, Paschall Village, Raymond Rosen, Spring Garden, West Park Apartments, Whitehall, and Wilson Park.

“It’s important that our young people have access to good, nutritional meals. That is why PHA is pleased to sponsor this program with a contribution over $350,000 of its own funds to the program this year,” PHA President and CEO Kelvin Jeremiah said.

The part-time jobs program from the PHA will include program monitors, site supervisors, food service workers, and accountants.

You can find more information here



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Philly Becomes First Big City to Approve 'Soda Tax'

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Philadelphia became the first big city in America, and only the second municipality overall, to implement a beverage tax on sugary and diet drinks when City Council gave final approval Thursday afternoon.

The legislation for a 1.5-cent-per-ounce so-called "soda tax" was approved 13-4 by the governing body, which spent weeks debating the merits of the levy. Councilmembers voting against the bill were the body's three Republicans, Brian O'Neill, David Oh, and Al Taubenberger, and Democrat Maria Quinones-Sanchez.

About $91 million is expected to be raised, and much of the new funds will go to Mayor Jim Kenney's plans for universal pre-K.

Hundreds again flooded council chambers Thursday for one more day of rigorous debate. Opponents of the tax include beverage distributors and drivers and lobbyists for "big soda." Prior to the vote, some said the tax is illegal.

The vote came on the final day of council's spring session before the body's summer recess. It represents a big win for Mayor Kenney early in his first term, as similar legislation failed twice before.

Immediately after the vote, an opposition coalition called Philadelphians Against the Grocery Tax vowed to take its fight to the courts.

"This tax is unconstitutional, and that's why we will take this fight to the courts to defend our broad-ranging coalition of more than 30,000 Philadelphians and 1,600 businesses and community organizations," the group said in a statement.

Mayor Kenney also released a statement saying, “Thanks to the tireless advocacy of educators, parents, rec center volunteers and so many others, Philadelphia made a historic investment in our neighborhoods and in our education system today. I commend City Council for working with these community leaders to make quality, affordable pre-K, community schools and systemic improvements to parks, rec centers and libraries a reality. I also thank my colleagues in Council for working with our administration to craft a shared agenda that will improve the education, health and prosperity of children and families all across our city for years to come. Today would not have been possible without everyone coming together in support of a fair future for every zipcode.



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2 Farms Preserved by Montgomery County

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Two farms in western Montgomery County were added to a long list of agricultural land preserved with county funds over the last three decades.

The new parcels now protected from future development are the George E. Leidig Jr. & Eleanor Vallone farm, a 54-acre crop and horse operation in New Hanover and the J. Ladaan & Anne D. Moyer farm, a 50-acre crop farm in Salford.

The farms were preserved through the Montgomery County Agricultural Land Preservation Program, which started in 1990 and has since bought development rights to 157 farms. They total 9,230 acres.

The program purchases partial parcels or entire tracts from active farms. The owner keeps the land, but no longer has the right to develop the property for non-farm uses, the county said.

The land must remain farmed in perpetuity.

“We are pleased to add these two fine farms to our list of preserved farms in Montgomery County,” Montgomery County Commissioners' Chairman Josh Shapiro said. “The farms in our county are vital, offering residents a variety of the healthiest produce and goods available and helping to enhance our economy.”



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Hot and Sunny

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NBC10 First Alert chief meteorologist Glenn "Hurricane" Schwartz tells us that we will have a hot and sunny Father's day weekend.

Fetty Wap Sorry for Video Shoot

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Rapper Fetty Wap says he's sorry for making a music video that landed a New Jersey school administrator in hot water. 

After the rapper released the video for his latest single "Wake Up," the Paterson school district put the Eastside High School principal of operations, Zatiti Moody, on administrative leave with pay as it investigated how the video was allowed to be shot at the school.

Fetty Wap, whose real name is Willie Maxwell, attended the school before dropping out.

"I came today to apologize," he said before the Paterson school board of education Wednesday night, an hour before the board meeting started. He left quickly, but stopped to sign autographs in the school hallway, The Paterson Press reported

More than 100 other students, parents and community members turned up in support of Moody. 

"Paterson has bigger things to worry about than a music video," said parent Terri Holness, according to The Paterson Press. 

The song "Wake Up" is a stoner's anthem with lyrics like, "I ain't really trippin' over school / Let's get Wiz Khalifa high and / Get meditated, over medicated." 

It's not clear when the video was shot, but the school district said it happened during non-instructional hours. 

The video shows Fetty Wap, whose real name is Willie Maxwell, rapping near trophy cases and lockers inside the halls of the school, at times with young people whizzing by on skateboards. 

It also features images of people drinking out of "40 Wap" malt liquor bottles, smoking out of makeshift apple bongs, and a stripper dancing on a pole in the classroom. 

No student participated in the taping of the video. 

The 24-year-old rapper said in an earlier statement released by his publicist, "I went back to my old high school because I love my city. I wanted to show the students of Paterson that someone who walked those same hallways they walk everyday and sat in the same classrooms shown in the video has become successful. If I can do it, they can do it, too." 



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First Wawa Store Moves Down the Street

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A mini parade is planned as this original Wawa in Delaware County moves down the street.

After 50 years of convenience store service, the first Wawa, which opened in 1964 at MacDade Boulevard and Swarthmore Avenue is relocating to a new "Super Wawa" about a half-mile up MacDade Boulevard.

The new Wawa, located at 1730 MacDade Boulevard, will allow current employees to maintain their jobs and employ 30 additional workers because of the expanded size and food services offered.

On Friday, officials from Delaware County will join Wawa representatives as well as customers of the original store for a grand opening at the new store.

A ceremony including a parade of Wawa history and a hoagie-making contest for charity will contribute to the celebration.

The grand opening and ribbon-cutting begins at 9 a.m.



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Deliberations Continue in Fattah Trial

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Jurors are deliberating in the corruption trial against congressman Chaka Fattah. NBC10's Deanna Durante was at the federal courthouse in center city to detail Thursday's developments.

Dozens of Cats Rescued From Philly Home

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The SPCA received a tip through its hotline and served a warrant on two separate homes in a building on Griscom Street in Frankford to find nearly 50 cats.

Camden County Looks to Stop Zika

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Local scientists are on the front lines in the fight to stop the Zika virus. NBC10's Cydney Long tells how Camden County is stepping up its effort prevent the threat.

City Council Honors Akyra Murray

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Philadelphia City Council Honored 18-year old Akyra Murray, the youngest victim of the Orlando Mass shooting, in chambers Thursday.

Free Pet Adoptions in Philly

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A "Who's Your Daddy?" adoption event looks to find homes for pets over Father's Day weekend.

Animal Care and Control Team (ACCT) of Philadelphia is waiving adoption fees Saturday and Sunday in an effort to clear the shelter.

“Summer is an extremely busy time of year for us,” said Vincent Medley, ACCT Philly executive director. “But we know there are a lot of people out there who want to help save lives by adopting. This event makes it fun and stress-free to come find a new best friend”.

All usual adoption screening and procedures still apply, so check out the rules before you go to adopt.

ACCT Philly is located in North Philadelphia at 111 West Hunting Park Avenue. The free adoption event is Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.



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