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Summer Lovin Adoption Event

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Ame Dorminy from the ACCT Philly team is in the studio to introduce us to Yam, today all pets are half price and Ame has the details.

Pro-Trump Signs Stolen From Yard

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After reports of Donald Trump campaign flags being stolen last week, a Philadelphia resident is claiming he too has had Trump paraphernalia stolen.

James Buclary, of Medway Road in the Northeast section, first decided to show his support for the Republican presumptive nominee. Buclary ordered a Trump campaign sign online and proudly staked it in his front yard.

Four months went and then Buclary noticed his sign had been stolen at the end of May. A disappointed Buclary ordered another sign for his front yard to replace the stolen one. Now, a couple weeks after he placed the second sign, Buclary said someone stole it again.

“Every time I put one up it seems like they disappear,” Buclary said.

He's not alone. On Friday, Joe Hornick of New Jersey said he had over ten pro-Trump flags stolen from his West Long Branch home.

Buclary said he filed a police report.

“I don’t know who would’ve taken them,” Buclary said of his own signs. “I will put another one up if I can get one, though.”



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Shot Officer Already Sitting Up, Joking Around

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The police officer shot in a small Delaware County, Pennsylvania, borough Friday morning was sitting up and waiting for visitors Saturday morning, according to family and friends, a seemingly miraculous turn after an alleged gunman shot him seven times. 

Officer Chris Dorman, 25, was joking with people as they arrived at Penn Presbyterian Hospital, according to Folcroft Police Chief Robert Ruskowski.

Dorman's cousin tweeted about the officer's recovery Saturday morning, with a photo of the two in the officer's hospital room: "My cousin Chris Dorman is up talking and is expected to make a full recovery thanks to everyone for the prayers."

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Dorman was shot in the neck, face and shoulder around 9:45 a.m. behind an apartment building on Elmwood Avenue near Folcroft Train Station on Friday, according to Delaware County officials. 

One of the officers who rushed him to the hospital said Dorman managed to keep talking the whole ride to Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital. He was later transferred to Penn Presbyterian. 

"I was scared the whole time," police Sgt. William Bair said.

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He was, "Up and talking, awake and talking, so that's great," Folcroft Fire Chief Tom Weber said late Friday evening. 

Dorman also serves as a volunteer firefighter, something he's been doing since he was 16 years old.

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Dorman's bulletproof vest stopped four bullets, which officials say saved his life. 

The suspect has been identified as Donte Brooks Island. Island was arraigned Friday on attempted murder and other charges, and was held on $1 million bail. 

Federal court records show that Island was on parole for an illegal gun possession conviction. He served 110 months in jail and was nearing the end of three years' supervised release when he allegedly shot Dorman Friday.

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Island's parole was scheduled to end the day after the shooting, according to court records, which further indicate that Island stopped reporting to his parole officer last July. Numerous attempts to reach Island failed, the records show, and he missed five scheduled drug tests during the nearly 12 months he failed to report as ordered by federal court. 

It remains unknown if Island has an attorney. 

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"You don't want him to leave. He's that type of guy," Ruskowski said. "Great sense of humor."

In his initial exchange with a police dispatcher Friday, Dorman can be heard shouting: "I'm shot in the face! I'm shot in the face!"

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The shooting scene was Folcroft Station Apartments on Elmwood Avenue, a short distance from the Folcroft police station and SEPTA's Folcroft train station near Philadelphia International Airport.

According to a resident of the Folcroft Station Apartments, the suspect was smoking marijuana outside the building in the 1500 block of Elmwood Avenue prior to the shooting.

The building, on Elmwood Avenue, is near the Folcroft police station and SEPTA's Folcroft train station near Philadelphia International Airport. 

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Ruskowski confirmed that Dorman responded to a report of people smoking drugs in the rear of the apartment building.

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"I heard the shots. I looked out my windows and see police with sniper rifles running around," said Lawrence Ladd, who lives next to the apartment building.

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Elected officials, including U.S. Rep. Bob Brady, a Democrat from Pennsylvania, and Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf, sent their support to the officer.

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Folcroft Officer Recovering One Day After Shooting

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Folcroft Officer Chris Dorman is making a remarkable recovery just one day after being shot in the head, neck, and shoulder. Dorman was up and moving on Saturday, talking to his visitors in the hospital.

NBC10 First Alert Weather: A Warm Weekend, Rain to Follow

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Our weekend will be warm and sunny, but thunderstorms will come through our region early in the work week. NBC10 meteorologist Violeta Yas has details on the timing and severity of the storms.

27th Annual Manayunk Arts Festival Kicks Off

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The annual Manayunk Arts Festival kicked off on Saturday, bringing in more than 300 local and national artists to display their work. If you missed it on Saturday, you can catch the festival on Sunday.

Schuylkill River Trail Watch Kicks Off

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A new effort is in place to keep walkers and runners safe on the Shuylkill River Trail. The Schuylkill River Trail Watch kicked off on Saturday morning, with dozens of volunteers patrolling the popular trail.

Man Hit by PATCO Train in Cherry Hill

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Trains were delayed and stations shut down on Saturday evening after a man was hit by a PATCO train.

Two Dead After Garden State Parkway Crash

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Two people are dead and two more injured after a crash on the Garden State Parkway around 1:00 in the morning on Saturday. Police say the driver lost control, flipped the vehicle several times, and landed in a marsh.

Did Kenny Chesney Mistakenly Say Shot Cop Died?

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Did country music star Kenny Chesney accidentally pronounce wounded Folcroft police Officer Chris Dorman dead while performing Saturday night in Philadelphia?

Well, that's awkward.

The mistaken shoutout by Chesney came after a day of pleading for the musician to give a hello to Dorman, who was shot seven times during an alleged drug bust in his Delaware County borough Friday morning.

Even Dorman appeared in a short video posted to Twitter to tell Chesney, "Don't forget me."

Chesney performed Saturday night at Lincoln Financial Field in South Philadelphia.

Dorman, according to reports, was supposed to attend the concert Saturday. He remains at Penn Presbyterian Hospital recovering from surgery. He was shot in the face, neck and arm. A bulletproof vest prevented four othe bullets from striking him in the chest, police said.

Some of his fellow Folcroft police officers apparently went to the Chesney concert, thanks to Philadelphia electricians' union IBEW Local 98. The department thanked the union, which is headed by power labor leader John Dougherty, in a tweet.


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How to Rescan Your TV

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Did you know that Telemundo 62 has upgraded their over-the-air signal so more people may be able to tune in with antennas?

Just follow these four simple steps:

• Attach a VHF – UHF combination antenna to your TV.

• Go to your TV menu, select CHANNEL SET UP and choose ANTENNA.

• Run AUTO program.

• Scroll to your new channel line-up.

For more detailed information, refer to your TV’s product manual, or email getT62@nbcuni.com.

Cousin of NBA's Top Pick Dies

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A 21-year-old cousin of the NBA's top draft pick was killed early Saturday by what police say was a hit-and-run driver.

Zackhary Simmons, of Ramsey, New Jersey, was struck at about 3:30 a.m. at Willow Avenue and 6th Street in Hoboken, police said.

His cousin, Ben Simmons, who was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night as the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft, expressed his sadness on social media. 

"Hearing the news this morning is a reminder to never forget the important things in life," he wrote in a Twitter post.

He also posted a photo of himself wearing a Sixers cap with his cousin.

Zackhary Simmons was taken to Jersey City Medical Center where he was pronounced dead at 4:25 a.m., police said.

Authorities are searching for the driver of a large SUV who hit Simmons before fleeing the scene.

The vehicle, possibly a Yukon, Tahoe or Escalade, is also believed to have a New York registration.

Authorities are reviewing surveillance video obtained from a nearby funeral home.

Residents in the area said they aren’t surprised to hear about the hit-and-run. Jesse Bradshaw, of Hoboken, said the streets are often cramped and motorists are driving irresponsibly.

"They need to follow the rules," Bradshaw said. "People need to slow down."


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Woman Found Dead in Germantown Basement

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A woman was found dead inside of a vacant home in Germantown Saturday night. Firefighters responded to the burning house on East Price Street and found the woman's body in the basement after extinguishing the flames. The identity of the woman and the cause of the fire remain unknown.

Kenny Chesney Mistakingly Says Officer is Dead

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Kenny Chesney mistakingly told the crowd at Lincoln Financial Field that Delaware County Officer Chris Dorman was dead after family members and friends asked the popular country singer to mention Dorman, a long-time fan who was supposed to be at the concert. Dorman, who was shot seven times in the head, neck, and shoulder, is in fact alive, and recovering well.

Officer Out of Bed, Joking Around One Day After Shooting

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Officer Chris Dorman was out of his bed and joking around on Saturday, just one day after being shot in the head, neck, and shoulder in Delaware County. Officer Dorman is expected to make a full recovery.

Ben Simmons Mourning Loss of Cousin Killed in Hit-and-Run

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Just days after being selected as the number one draft pick, 76er's Ben Simmons is mourning the loss of his cousin, who was killed in a hit-and-run in Hoboken. Simmons tweeted a picture with his cousin, Zachary, who was with him at the draft. The 21-year-old was hit and killed at around 4:30 Saturday morning.

Delaware County Church Celebrating 100 Years of Faith

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A Delaware County church is celebrating 100 years of faith, gathering to mark the milestone at Saint Andrew's The Apostle Church in Drexel Hill.

Police Investigating Body Found in Stony Creek

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Police are investigating after a body was found in Stony Creek in Norristown, Montgomery County on Saturday night. The body was found near Markley Street, by the Schuylkill River Trail.

Philly Man Shot 6 Times

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A man is in critical condition after being shot six times on Belfield Avenue Sunday morning in the Logan neighborhood of Philadelphia. He was taken to Einstein Medical Center. No arrests have been made.

CHOP Hosts 20th Annual Family Reunion

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The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia held their 20th annual Fetal Surgery Family Reunion on Saturday, bringing together more than 1,700 people. Nearly all of the 350 kids were diagnosed in the womb with a birth defect.
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