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Judge Rules Philadelphia Mom Accused of Killing Kids Incompetent

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Sophia Hines, a Philadelphia mother accused of smothering her two children to death in Florida, will not stand trial for the killings. A Florida judge ruled her incompetent due to mental health issues.

Philly 'Champions of Action' for Kids

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NBC10 and Telemundo62 were there to sweeten the last day of work before summer for the After School Activities Partnerships, an organization that helps kids in after-school programs in Philadelphia, by surprising the group with a $35,000 grant from Citizens Bank and naming them this year's 'Champions of Action.' NBC10/T62 President and General Manager Ric Harris visited the organization's staffers at a Philadelphia school to deliver the news, along with Pamela Osborne.

Wawa Welcome America! Continues with Hoagies, Music

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The Wawa Welcome America! festivities continued Thursday with perhaps the biggest event yet: Wawa Hoagie Day at Independence Mall. NBC10's Tim Furlong is there checking out the food, the music and the fun.

Philly After School Group Receives Big Honor and Big Check

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After School Activities Partnerships (ASAP) received a big surprise Thursday. The Philadelphia group, which develops after school activities and resources to empower youth and strengthen the Philly community, was the recipient of the Champions in Action grant. NBC10's president and General Manager Ric Harris was on hand for the honor and the big check.

NBC10 Responds Answers Questions About IKEA Recall

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Questions and complaints stemming from IKEA's massive recall are popping up across the country after the company recalled tens of millions of dressers and chests earlier this week. NBC10 Responds reporter Harry Hairston has advice on what consumers should do.

Germantown Abductor Gets 35 Years in Prison

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A man who pleaded guilty to kidnapping a Philadelphia woman off the street and holding her hostage for nearly three days learned his fate Thursday afternoon.

Delvin Barnes, 38, was sentenced to 35 years in prison. His sentencing comes months after he pleaded guilty to abducting Carlesha Freeland-Gaither. 

"It was an act of robbery in the beginning, and it turned into other things," Barnes told the court last year.

Barnes, who had earlier confessed, confirmed he abducted the 22-year-old nursing aide in hopes of getting money from her to travel south to Virginia to see his daughter there before facing charges for an earlier attack.

The violent November 2, 2014 attack, which was captured on surveillance video, shows Barnes grabbing Freeland-Gaither moments after she stepped off a bus and throwing her in a car parked along W Coulter Street in the city's Germantown neighborhood. Once in the car, the young woman struck Barnes with a hammer, which led him to threaten to kill her if she didn't stop, said prosecutors.

Investigators tracked Barnes and captured him in Maryland three days later. He told detectives that he selected his abduction victim at random.

Barnes, who authorities have described as a "vicious predator," was charged federally a day after his arrest.

As part of the plea deal, he also admitted to raping and trying to kill a Virginia teen in early October 2014. Investigators said Barnes hit her with a shovel and took her to a mobile home where he doused her in bleach and gasoline before she escaped.



Photo Credit: Booking photo from Charles City County Virginia

Summer Fun With the Mummers

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The South Philadelphia string band took the stage at the Mummers museum for a free concert Thursday night. Check out these photos from the event.

Photo Credit: Joseph Kaczmarek

2.2 Miles of Wawa Hoagie Day Told in Pictures!

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It's one of the most anticipated and certainly the tastiest event each year for Wawa Welcome America! This year, we decided to tell the Hoagie Fest story in pictures!

Photo Credit: Joseph Kaczmarek

Mixture of Rain and Sunshine for 4th of July Weekend

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TAKE-OFF DAY IS STORMY
There hasn’t been a lot of rain this month, but when there has been some rain around, it’s been heavy at times, and with gusty thunderstorms, too. Friday should be one of those days. But don’t let it give you the idea that the whole holiday weekend will be wet and stormy.

Here are the computer model maps for Friday at 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.:

The top map shows locally heavy showers and storms at the Jersey Shore and the Delaware beaches. The bottom one shows a separate area that will develop west of our area and move in late in the day.

NICE WEATHER SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
The best weather of the weekend will come Saturday and into at least a part of Sunday. HIGH pressure will build in behind the Friday night storms, giving us a lot of sunshine and lower humidity. Then things get interesting. (When a meteorologist uses the word “interesting,” chances are you’re not going to like what comes after that word.

THE SUNDAY/MONDAY QUESTIONS
For Sunday, the question is how much sunshine different parts of our area will see. In general, one area of moisture will be sitting just south of the area Sunday morning (see below):

The colors represent clouds (the brighter the color, the thicker the clouds). Notice a band of clouds in southern Delaware. That’s pretty close to the beaches. Obviously, the farther north you go, the greater the chance of full sunshine Sunday.

Here’s the same map for Monday at 8am:

We still see the band of clouds just south of the Philadelphia area, but it’s clear that a big area of clouds is approaching from the west. By 8 p.m., those clouds have overspread the area:

So, the conclusion is that we’re predicting increasing cloudiness Monday, with a chance of rain by Monday night, especially in areas south of Philadelphia. The rain chances continue into Tuesday.

So, if you want a day with full sunshine, Saturday is the best bet, and Monday is the day most likely to be cloudy. We could still manage to stay dry from Saturday morning all the way through Monday evening, but it may be a close call. More tomorrow with the latest data.

THE FORECAST

Philly AreaJersey ShoreDelaware BeachesPoconos
Friday88, t'storms79, t'storms81, t'storms74, t'storms
Saturday86, sunny82, sunny84, sunny74, sunny
Sunday85, partly sunny78, partly sunny84, mostly cloudy77, sunny
Monday86, increasing clouds78, cloudy80, cloudy79, sunny

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Man at Center of Popular 'Serial' Podcast Gets New Trial After Murder Conviction

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A man who was convicted of murdering his girlfriend who was also at the center of the popular "Serial" podcast is now getting a new trial. NBC10's Jim Rosenfield has the details.

Zika Concerns in Delaware

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There are two new Zika cases in Delaware. Two men tested positive after traveling recently. The news comes as the state prepares to intensify its fight against mosquitoes that transmit the virus. NBC10's Drew Smith reports from Wilmington.

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Multi-Vehicle Crash, Car Fire on I-95 South

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Emergency crews responded to the scene of a multi-vehicle accident and car fire on I-95 in Northeast Philadelphia.

The crash occurred in the southbound lanes of I-95 near the Cottman Avenue exit early Thursday evening. All southbound lanes were blocked at the scene of the crash. The lanes were later reopened.

No serious injuries were reported in relation to the crash. Investigators have not yet revealed the cause.

Your Guide to Wawa Welcome America!

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The 4th of July is quickly approaching and that means the Wawa Welcome America! Festival -- 8 days of fun and festivities -- is about to kick off!  

Here's your day-by-day guide to all the events happening during the patriotic celebration.

MONDAY June 27

Free Museum day at the Ben Franklin Museum: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

The museum features artifacts, computer animations, and interactive displays geared towards visitors of all ages. 3rd & Chestnut Streets

Our Flag Unfurled Mural Dedication: 2 - 3 p.m.

Join Philadelphia's Mural Arts Program and Philadelphia STYLE Magazine at the newly restored 'Our Flag Unfurled' mural at 500 North Columbus Boulevard.

Go 4th & Learn About Science Behind Pixar - 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Franklin Square, 6th & Race Streets

Go behind the scenes and take a unique look at beloved animated films as the Franklin Institute brings Pixar to life! 

Philly @ the Movies: Finding Nemo at Franklin Square - 8:30 - 10:30 p.m.

Watch a movie under the stars with a free screening of Finding Nemo. Children and adults will enjoy this fun-filled night.

TUESDAY June 28

Free Museum Day - Museum Without Walls

"A "multi-platform" interactive audio experience - available for free by cell phone, mobile app, audio download, or on the web - Museum Without Walls: AUDIO offers the unique histories that are not typically expressed on outdoor permanent signage."

Philly @ the Movies: The Legend of Tarzan Advance Screening

Be the first to see The Legend of Tarzan at an exclusive screening at the Perelman theater at Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. Sign up here to win tickets!

Philly @ the Movies: The Good Dinosaur at XFINITY Live! 5 - 8 p.m.

Bring the kids to XFINITY Live! for a screening of Disney Pixar's The Good Dinosaur! Kids will enjoy a themed menu along with activities and crafts.

WEDNESDAY June 29

Go 4th & Workout Like Rocky - 6:25 - 7:30 a.m. at The Steps at The Philadelphia Museum of Art

All ages and fitness levels are welcome to train like Rocky Balboa. Get up early and get your work out in for the day!

Free Museum Day at the Rodin Museum - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Learn about Rodin and his large collection of artwork with a variety of activities during this day at the Rodin Museum. 

Go 4th & Read: Citywide Reading at ALL Free Libraries - 2 - 4 p.m.

Find your new favorite story at one of the 54 branches of the Free Library of Philadelphia. Click here to find the library closest to you. 

THURSDAY June 30

Free Museum Day - National Constitution Center (Courtesy of Wawa) 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. 5th & Arch Streets

Celebrate American history with exhibits at the National Constitution Center. Plus, you'll be able to "vote" for the next new featured Hoagie variety!

Philadelphia International Airport Special Exhibition - 10 - 11 a.m., Terminal A East

Travel through Philadelphia's Presidential Convention History from 1848 through 2016. Ticketed passengers only.

Wawa Hoagie Day - 12 - 1 p.m. Independence Hall

The annual Wawa Hoagie Day honors our troops and expands on Wawa's partnership with the USO. If you go, you'll get FREE Wawa Hoagies and enjoy speical appearances by Food Network Chef Robert Irvine and a performance by the USO Show Troops.

Go 4th & Learn About Music and Culture - 5 - 7:30 p.m. Mummers Museum 2nd Street and Washington Avenue

Learn about the history and art of one of the longest running traditions in our country! Feeling creative? Visit the costumer station or learn to strut!

Summer Mummer Concert - 8 - 10 p.m. Mummers Museum

The 2016 Champions, South Philadelphia String Band, take the stage for a free concert. Get your golden slippers ready!

Philly @ The Movies: National Treasure - 9 - 11 p.m. Penn's Landing

Watch as Ben Gates races through Philadelphia in search of the leendary treasure that is secretly mapped out on the back of the Declaration of Independence.

FRIDAY July 1 

Free Museum Day at the African American Museum - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 701 Arch Street

Visit the African American Museum to experience the richness of African American heritage with galleries full of exciting history and art.

Philadelphia Orchestra Neighborhood Concert at Penn's Landing - 8 - 9:30 p.m.

"As a part of the Neighborhood Concert Series presented by Wells Fargo, the world-renowned Philadelphia Orchestra performs a free concert followed by a spectacular fireworks display presented by Comcast NBC Universal & Pyrotecnico."

Wawa Welcome America! Waterfront Fireworks - 9:30 p.m.

Enjoy a fireworks spectacular light up the sky at Penn's Landing! The show begins at 9:30 p.m.

SATURDAY July 2

Free Museum Day - National Constitution Center (Courtesy of Wawa) - 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. 5th & Arch Streets

Celebrate American history with exhibits at the National Constitution Center. Plus, you'll be able to "vote" for the next new featured Hoagie variety!

U.S. Army Band, "Pershing's Own" Concert at Penn's Landing - 8 - 9:30 p.m.

"The United States Army Band, one of the nation's premier musical organizations, returns to the Great Plaza at Penn's Landing for an evening full of music, followed by a patriotic fireworks display presented by Comcast NBC Universal & Pyrotecnico."

Wawa Welcome America! Waterfront Fireworks

Enjoy a fireworks spectacular light up the sky at Penn's Landing! The show begins at 9:30 p.m.

SUNDAY July 3 

Free Museum Day - Philadelphia Museum of Art - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Discover artwork from around the globe at one of the most revered museums in the country.

Free Museum Day - Barnes Foundation (PECO Free First Sunday) - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

The greatest private collection of impressionist, post-impressionist and early-modern paintings can be found at the Barnes Foundation. Visitors can enjoy talks, performances and activities through out the day. 

Historic Philadelphia Block Party - 1 - 7 p.m. 5th & 6th Streets between Market & Chestnut Streets

The streets surrounding Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell transform into a block party our forefathers would approve, complete with food, music and fun for all ages!

POPS! on Independence at Independence Hall - 8 - 9:30 p.m.

"Enjoy a patriotic and entertaining performance by Music Director Michael Krajewski and the 65-piece Philly POPS orchestra featuring Broadway and opera hometown talents, Allison Blackwell and Justin Hopkins."

MONDAY July 4

Free Museum Day - National Museum of Jewish American History - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Enjoy educational programs and experiences that preserve and celebrate Jewish history in America! 

Celebration of Freedom Ceremony - 10 - 11 a.m. Independence Hall

The City of Philadelphia invites residents and visitors to pay tribute to our great nation through inspiring remarks, patriotic music and a reading of the Declaration of Indpendence from notable guests including Mayor Jim Kenney and Hamilton's Leslie Odom, Jr.

Independence Day Parade - 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Reflecting the words of our Constitution, more than 4,000 participants including colorful floats, military, marching bands and cultural groups perform along the 1.2 mile long parade route.

Party on the Parkway - 12 - 4 p.m. Benjamin Franklin Parkway

Celebrate July 4th with 10 hours of FREE fun! Different stages along the Parkway will feature performances by top local talent and food festivals and concerts will be happening around the city!

Wawa Welcome America! July 4th Concert - 5 - 10 p.m. Benjamin Franklin Parkway

The concert kicks off with performances by Philadelphia's Leslie Odom, Jrl, Yazz the Greatest, Brotherly Love and more special guests followed by a high-energy celebration of the music of Gamble & Huff performed by The Sound of Philadelphia favorites The O'Jays, Harold Melvin's Blue Notes & The Intruders. The Philly POPS returns with the full 65-piece orchestra for a patriotic performance, with special guest performers.

Wawa Welcome America! July 4th Fireworks - 10 p.m. Benjamin Franklin Parkway

Showcasing patriotism and significant movements in history through amazing musical works and powerful quotes from US leaders, this firework spectacular will be the perfect way to end our July 4th celebration!

For more information on all of the listed events, visit the Welcome America website.



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House Passes Main Pennsylvania Budget Bill

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The Pennsylvania Legislature on Thursday sent Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf the main budget bill with hours to spare before the start of the new fiscal year, but left undone the challenge of figuring out how to raise more than $1 billion in new revenues to fund it.

The House approved the more than $31.5 billion spending package that boosts public school support by $200 million and directs new money to tackle the state's opioid drug crisis by a vote of 144 to 54.

"We've been working in a bipartisan manner, let's continue," Appropriations Chairman Bill Adolph, R-Delaware, told members. "Now is the time, take the ball over the goal line. This budget is a compromise — it's not everything that everyone wanted."

Some of 45 House Republicans who voted against the bill along with nine Democrats made clear its increase in spending and the prospect of new taxes were not at all what they want.

"I feel like I've stepped into an episode of 'The Twilight Zone,'" said Rep. Dan Truitt, R-Chester. "We're about to vote on a bill to spend $31.6 billion and we literally don't know where we're going to get the money."

Wolf has 10 days to decide what to do about the bill, which he did not negotiate ahead of time, adding time pressure to touchy revenue negotiations that could easily derail the budget.

The governor issued a statement after the vote that was generally supportive but cautioned he would not sign the main budget bill without a "sustainable revenue package to pay for it."

Among the revenue sources under consideration are higher tobacco taxes, money from tax delinquents, expansion of legalized gambling and changes to how wine and liquor are sold.

Some senators have questioned proposed revenue assumptions as overly optimistic and raised doubts about House legislation to expand casino-style gambling to airports, off-track betting parlors and casino-owned websites. The bill would make Pennsylvania the fourth state to authorize internet gambling.

Details have not been made public about a proposal to generate new taxes from cigarettes and other tobacco products.

"There still remains to be seen how anyone's going to pay for this budget, because we don't have currently the revenues on track to pay for it without legislation that hasn't been revealed to the general membership," said Rep. Daryl Metcalfe, R-Butler.

Senate Majority Leader Jake Corman, R-Centre, said he was determined to avoid a repeat of the budget standoff with Wolf during the governor's first year, a costly and embarrassing fiasco that only ended a few months ago when Wolf allowed legislation to take effect without his signature.

"Talks continue to be cordial and progress," Corman said. "We are working hard to arrive at a revenue plan that provides additional money for the state without asking taxpayers for more income or sales taxes."

The budget bill that passed Thursday amounts to a 5 percent increase, or $1.5 billion, and forces significant concessions from Wolf. The higher spending is driven primarily by pension obligations, prisons and human services, as well as a 3 percent increase in aid to public school operations and instruction. It also contains a $39 million increase in support for colleges and universities, a 2.5 percent jump.

Rep. Mike Sturla, D-Lancaster, said he was voting for the bill but was not enthusiastic about it.

"This is the first budget bill in five years that doesn't increase the structural deficit," Sturla said. "It doesn't reduce it, but it doesn't increase it, and that's a step forward."

The Legislature's Independent Fiscal Office has projected the deficit to be $1.8 billion in the 2016-17 fiscal year.

Others said they were pleased with money to cut a waiting list for services for the disabled, and to fund three cadet classes at the state police academy that will produce 180 troopers.

The plan leaves unanswered the question of how the state will pay for what could be billions of dollars in borrowing for school construction costs in the coming years.



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Man Surrenders in Death of Girl Who Shot Herself: Police

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The boyfriend of the mother of a 4-year-old girl who investigators say accidentally shot and killed herself surrendered to police Thursday night. Demetrius Williams turned himself in around 7:30 p.m., according to police. Charges against him are pending.

Williams' girlfriend, 25-year-old Shakeya Holmes, was arrested and charged June 24 with third degree murder in connection to the death of her daughter. On June 23, the young girl was found by police with a gunshot wound to her eye at a North Philadelphia house where she lived with her mother and a younger sister.

EMS rushed to the Montgomery Townhomes on the 1800 block of North 20th Street shortly after noon that day. Medics then took the girl to Hahnemann Hospital where she died around 1 p.m., police said.

 

Investigators determined the girl's gunshot wound was self-inflicted. Holmes and the girl's 3-year-old sister were in the home when the child was shot, police said. Police recovered a gun from inside the house.

Neighbors said Holmes ran outside holding her daughter and yelled for help. Margie Malabet recalled the frantic scene when she ran to help after hearing Holmes cry, "Save my baby, please, save my baby."

"Her little sister standing over her," Malabet said. "I said, 'What happened?' She said, 'She got shot with a gun.'"

Police have not yet revealed what specific charges Williams will face.



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Philly DUI Cases Possibly Compromised

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Hundreds of DUI cases in Philadelphia could be compromised after an expired solution was used in the testing of the city’s breathalyzer machines.

Local attorney Joe Kelly told NBC10 he discovered Philadelphia Police calibrated their machines on January 17, 2016 using a solution that had already expired four days earlier on January 13. Kelly notified Philadelphia Police Wednesday that the expired solution was used in the testing of the department’s breathalyzer instruments. Police say they immediately removed the instruments from service, tested it with a new solution and then returned them to service.

“Under state guidelines, this test must be conducted annually by the department. Earlier this year our instruments were tested, but due to human error, an expired solution was used during that test,” said Philadelphia Police Lieutenant John Stanford in a released statement. “Although the solution was expired, the results calculated properly and accurately for each instrument. While the expired solution appears to have had no impact on the readings calculated by the instruments, the department takes this very seriously.”

Kelly estimates that between January 17 and Wednesday, there have been 500 to 1000 DUI-related cases in the city. Philadelphia Police contacted the District Attorney’s Office to conduct a review of any cases generated during that time frame. 

“There are going to be cases that are going to be thrown out and there are going to be cases that people are going to be convicted of that should be thrown out and people should have the ability to appeal,” said criminal justice attorney Enrique Latoison. “Even if they’ve already served their penalty.”

A similar incident occurred in 2011 when a miscalibrated breathalyzer compromised hundreds of DUI cases in Philadelphia.

Severe Storms to Start Off Holiday Weekend

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Severe thunderstorms are expected to roll through our region on Friday, but the storms should clear up in time for the holiday weekend.

What to Know Now about Strike at Trump Taj Mahal

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Atlantic City's main casino workers union went on strike Friday morning against the Trump Taj Mahal casino. Here's a look at what led to the strike, and what to expect during it:

WHO'S INVOLVED?

Local 54 of the Unite-HERE union called the strike against the Trump Taj Mahal casino. Local 54 has just under 10,000 members, about 1,000 of whom work at the Taj Mahal. They cook the food, serve the drinks, carry the luggage and clean the rooms at the casino resorts. In short, they are the infrastructure of the city's casino industry. They do not represent dealers, who will be expected to show up for work during the strike. Billionaire investor Carl Icahn owns the Taj Mahal, having taken it over in March from bankruptcy court.

THE ISSUE

The main dispute between the union and Icahn is the October 2014 termination of health insurance and pension benefits. Though it happened before Icahn owned the casino, he has repeatedly said those benefits are unaffordable in present day Atlantic City, and threatened to shut the casino down rather than be forced to restore them.

HOW TRUMP IS THIS?

Though he opened it in 1990, modestly proclaiming it as "the eighth wonder of the world," Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, has nothing to do with the casino that still bears his name. He cut most ties with the company that used to own it, Trump Entertainment Resorts, in 2009 after losing control of it to bondholders in a previous bankruptcy. Aside from a 10 percent stake in the company in return for the use of his name, Trump has had nothing to do with Trump Entertainment since 2009, and even that stake was wiped out in its most recent bankruptcy when Icahn took control in March.

WHAT WILL HAPPEN?

The union called its workers off the casino floor and out of kitchens, bars, restaurants and hotel rooms at 6 a.m. It established picket lines outside the hotel, and strikers will discourage patrons from entering. A list of DOs and DONTs circulated earlier in the week by the union instructed picketers to call anyone who crosses a picket line a "scab," but warns against using any other name. Picketers are also warned by their union against blocking access to the casino, damaging property or threatening anyone.

It was unclear whether the Taj Mahal will assign managers to do tasks usually performed by union members, or whether they will bring in temporary replacement workers. A Friday night concert by the band Whitesnake is expected to go on as planned.

WHAT ABOUT THE REST OF ATLANTIC CITY?

The other seven casinos have either reached new deals with the union, or have been granted an indefinite negotiation extension, and will not be affected by the strike. They will conduct business as usual over the holiday weekend.



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Woman Held Captive for Three Days in Schuylkill County

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A Schuylkill County woman was arrested after she held another woman captive and beat her for three days. Holly Ann Rhodes was arrested Tuesday in Pottsville after her victim escaped.

Grandmother of 2014 Kidnapping Victim Speaks

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For the first time, we are hearing from the family member of a woman who was kidnapped in 2014, and held for three days. On Thursday, a judge sentenced Delvin Barnes, the kidnapper, to 35 years in prison.
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