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Nearly 100 Stolen Bikes Recovered in Camden

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Camden police have recovered nearly 100 stolen bikes just in time to return them to their owners before the holidays. Detectives also seized stolen phones and iPads.

Winterfest Holiday Tree Shining Bright at Penn's Landing

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The biggest and best holiday tree in Philadelphia is shining bright at Penn's Landing as the NBC10 News Today team flipped the switch to light the evergreen and kick off the holiday season.

The 45 foot tall Colorado blue spruce is Winterfest's centerpiece towering over the Blue Cross RiverRink. More than 50,000 energy-efficient LED lights are strung along the branches of the two and a half ton tree.

Latin vocalists VIVA MÁS, violinist Instrument of Grace, acapella singers Broad Street Beat are just a few of the musicians who performed at the special event that aired live on NBC10 Friday evening.

Figure skating dance champions Shay and Yovanny also took to the ice and on the blacktop, The Lady Hoofers, tapped away a routine.

NBC10 News Today anchors Tracy Davidson, Vai Sikahema, Bill Henley and Jessica Boyington hosted the program. Ol' Saint Nick was on hand to help flip the 6-foot tall switch and energize the lights.

A fireworks display over the Delaware River capped off the special event.

Happy Holidays and Feliz Navidad from all of us at NBC10 and Telemundo62!



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AMOR Statue Dedicated in Center City

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The man behind Philadelphia's famous LOVE statue now has another statue in Center City. Robert Indiana's AMOR statue was dedicated on Friday at Sister Cities Park.

More Than 1,000 Animals up for Adoption in Center City

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If you're looking to add a furry friend to your family, now is the time. A mega pet adoption event kicked off in Center City on Friday drawing in lines than spanned three blocks. The event took place on Friday at the First Troop Calvary Armory from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. The event, which is free, will continue during those same hours Saturday and Sunday. All of the pets are spayed, neutered, vaccinated, micro-chipped, and ready for a home! Adoption fees are just $20.

Gang Fight to Blame for Jersey Shore Shootings?

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Investigators are working to stop gun violence that could be a result of rival groups warring. Three recent murders in Atlantic County, New Jersey could be linked to the gang-related tensions, sources said.

Camden Sex Assault Suspect Taken Into Custody

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Camden County Police took a suspect into custody Friday night for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman in the city on Sunday.

Man Hospitalized After East Mt. Airy Fire

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A man was rushed to the hospital Friday night after a house fire in the city's East Mt. Airy neighborhood. The fire broke out along the 7600 block of Gilbert Street around 6 p.m. The man wasn't discovered until nearly an hour later as firefighters searched the home following the blaze.

Special Holiday Bicycle Surprise for Local Military Children

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Kids of military families living at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst got a huge surprise when they came to Philadelphia's Kimmel Center for a holiday music performance by the Philly Pops: brand-new bicycles.

'Somebody Took Him': Mother of Teen Killed in Robbery Speaks

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The mother of a 14-year-old Philadelphia boy gunned down during an apparent robbery this week opened up for the first time about her son's death Friday night.

Kelly Wilsey spoke during a vigil in the city's Mayfair neighborhood remembering her late son, Ian.

"He was very tight with me, and somebody took him," she wailed.

The vigil was held at Frankford and Cottman avenues, a few blocks away from where Ian was shot along Brous Avenue.

It was along that street where two men tried to rob the teen as he walked with a friend.

Detectives continue to investigate, but so far no one has been arrested for the killing.

Ian's mother is urging the men to turn themselves in.

"They know who they are, and they sleep in their own beds at night. And they see their mother, and they see their father. I don't see mine...I don't see my baby," she said.

Ian was killed weeks before his 15th birthday.



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NBC10 First Alert Weather: Blustery Conditions Moving in

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Saturday morning's temperatures remained mild, but things will change later in the work week when colder temperatures and strong winds move into the region. NBC10 First Alert meteorologist Krystal Klei has the details.

Time to Cut the Cheese in South Jersey

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"Cut the cheese!" is something you probably don't hear too often at parties, but that's not the case for one South Jersey community. A unique tradition brought out crowds Friday night for the annual provolone cutting ceremony at Bagliani's Market in Hammonton.

Holiday Events Hosted Around the Region

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Saturday will be jam-packed with festive activities for the whole entire family. In Montgomery County, Norristown police are teaming up with a local business to give away 100 Christmas trees to families in need. Also in Montgomery County, Ambler will host their annual parade on Butler Avenue. West Cape May will also host their annual parade on Saturday, stepping off from the firehouse on Broadway.

Vetri, Zahav Headline 5 Local Spots on OpenTable's Top 100

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Five restaurants in the region, including three in Philadelphia and two in South Jersey, made a prominent foodie website's list of best in the country.

The restaurants, Bibou, Zahav and Vetri in Philadelphia and Franklinville Inn in Gloucester County and Peter Shields Inn in Cape May, made OpenTable’s annual list of the 100 best restaurants, out of 24,000 rated restaurants.

The list was compiled from verified diner reviews, OpenTable says, and each restaurant was given a score “calculated from each restaurant’s average rating in the ‘overall’ category along with that restaurant’s rating relative to others in the same metropolitan area.”

A fourth restaurant in Pennsylvania was voted in: Bolete in Bethlehem. Here's a quick look at each of the eateries named:

Vetri in Center City, which was rated 5 stars, “specializes in authentic Northern Italian dining featuring homemade pasta,” OpenTable says. The restaurant is located at 1312 Spruce Street.

In South Philly, Bibou, a cash-only restaurant, serves up French cuisine for $100 per person. But, the meal is a set 7-course menu.

Old City’s Zahav offers Middle Eastern food. This isn’t the restaurant’s first nomination for a best restaurant title. According to OpenTable, Zahav was listed in Esquire’s Top 20 New Restaurants in America in 2008. They were also chosen as Philadelphia Magazine’s Best New Restaurant, OpenTable says.

An hour away in Bethlehem, diners at Bolete can enjoy “contemporary American” meals with a menu that changes daily.

Across the Delaware River in New Jersey, Cape May’s Peter Shields Inn offers American food alongside its ocean views. Peter Shields Inn is a BYOB restaurant with a “four-course chef’s tasting menu,” according to OpenTable.

in Gloucester County, steak lovers can head to Franklinville Inn and enjoy “an award-winning wine list, professional, gracious service and a premiere private dining room,” the restaurant’s website says.

You can make a reservation for any of these restaurants and other award-winning spots on OpenTable.



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What are the Most Instagram-Popular Spots in PA, NJ, DE?

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As the millennial saying goes, “picture or it didn’t happen.”

In a world where people obsess over their experiences on social media, USA Today gathered a list of the top 5 most-photographed places in each state.

The news outlet determined all 50 states’ most iconic locations by collecting the most “geo-tagged” places on Instagram. The photo-sharing app — which has about 100 million active users in the U.S. — lets people post the location where their photo was taken through its “geo-tag” feature.

Here are the most Instagram-popular spots in Pennsylvania and its neighboring states, according to the paper:

Pennsylvania -- Dominated by Philly

5. Temple University

4. Citizen’s Bank Park

3. PNC Park

2. Lincoln Financial Field

1. Philadelphia Art Museum

Delaware -- Beaches and campuses 

5. Cape Henlopen State Park

4. Delaware State University

3. Bethany Beach

2. Rehoboth Beach

1. University of Delaware

 

New Jersey -- Arenas, amusement park and airport

5. Prudential Center

4. BB&T Pavilion

3. Newark Liberty International Airport

2. Six Flags Great Adventure

1.MetLife Stadium



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Citizens Bank Park Hosts Tree Lighting Celebration

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Phillies fans can help ring in the holiday season on Saturday at Citizens Bank Park with a tree lighting celebration. Fans can take photos with reindeer and meet "Phanta Claus" before the lighting.

Holiday Season Kicks Off With Winterfest Tree Lighting and Fireworks

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Bright lights and holiday cheer was abound for all along Penn's Landing Friday night as NBC10 helped usher in the holiday season at the Blue Cross RiverRink's Winterfest.

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Pedestrian, 72, Killed in Lower Merion Hit-and-Run: Police

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A 72-year-old Philadelphia man who was walking to a bus stop after babysitting for a couple Friday night was struck and killed in a hit-and-run in Lower Merion, police said.

The victim, Huiqing Jiang, had just finished babysitting for his friends and was walking on the south side of the 600 block of Righters Mill Road around 6:40 p.m. when he was struck by a vehicle. The vehicle then fled the scene, police said.

Jiang was found lying on the road by a passing motorist. He was taken to Lankenau Hospital where he died from his injuries.

Albert and Grace Ong Yan told NBC10 Jiang was a longtime friend who babysat their two young daughters. He had just finished babysitting for them prior to his death.

"He's been our beloved babysitter," said Albert Yan. "A very devoted, essentially member of our family since our kids were born."

Jiang is originally from Shanghai but has lived in the Philadelphia area for years. He leaves behind a wife and a son.

"He was a very sweet man," said Grace Ong Yan. "Very gentle. It's just a tragedy that this happened to someone like him. He's a special person."

Police said the driver that struck Jiang has not been identified but their vehicle could possibly have damage to the front passenger side bumper area, front windshield and front passenger side panel. Anyone with information is asked to call Lower Merion police at (610) 649-1000.



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Public Forum Discusses Gun Violence in Wilmington

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It's been a year since the CDC released its recommendation on stopping gun violence in Wilmington. A public forum was held to update the plan to put that advice into practice.

NBC10 and Phillies Light Christmas Tree at Citizens Bank Park

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The Phillies are bringing the holiday season to Citizens Bank Park, NBC10 helped them light their Christmas tree this year.

Airport Officers Take Children on Shopping Spree

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Some Lehigh Valley kids will surprise their families with gifts this Christmas after officers from the Lehigh-Northampton Airport took them on shopping sprees.
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