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NBC10 First Alert Weather: Holiday Weekend Forecast

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This weekend will be packed with holiday travelers, gatherings, and festivities, so what can we expect from the weather? NBC10 Chief meteorologist Glenn "Hurricane" Schwartz has the details.

Pa. City Celebrates Christmas in a Big Way

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Bethlehem, Pennsylvania could also be called "Christmas City" at this time of year. The city says, for them, this truly is the most wonderful time of the year.

Soda Tax Clears Way for Pre-K Attendance

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With Pre-K starting in less than two weeks, there are still hundreds of open seats. NBC10's Aundrea Cline-Thomas explains how this is all because of the big legal victory for the soda tax.

Christmas Eve Search Planned for Missing Marine Vet

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Family and friends of a South Jersey Marine veteran missing for the past three weeks are asking the public to take part in a large Christmas Eve search for him.

Lance James, 29, disappeared on Dec. 2 following an altercation at a Clementon, New Jersey bar. He then vanished without his cellphone and coat. The phone and his debit card haven't been used since that night.

The bar, Hide-A-Way, was less than a mile from James' apartment.

NBC10.com first reported on James' disappearance two weeks ago. Since then, police have searched the woods on foot, deployed drones to survey from the air and used sonar and dredging equipment to check three lakes near Clementon Park.

None of the efforts have proved fruitful.

James' sister, Jessica Hassan, is organizing a large search party to go over the area again on Saturday, Dec. 24. The family is asking for volunteers to take part and look for clues that could lead to James' whereabouts.

"We know it's Christmas Eve and it is asking a lot from families, we just want the chance to spend it with ours too, home and safe," Hassan said Friday. "We thank everyone for all the support the community has shown us."

The group is meeting at 10 a.m. next to Clementon Park. They will again have search dogs and drones.

A $5,000 reward is being offered through the Camden County Prosecutor's Office for anyone who finds James, who is a father and completed one-year tours in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Anyone with information about James disappearance is asked to call 609-575-6104 or email CCPOTips@CCProsecutor.org.



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Darth Vader Attends Adoption Ceremony After Girl's Request

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For one little Delaware girl, adoption day was exciting enough, but Zoe thought of one guest who would make it even better for her: Darth Vader. So her mom and the court rounded up the evil lord and some other Star Wars characters to give her an adoption day she will never forget.

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NBC10 First Alert Weather: Rainy Beginning to the Weekend

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No one is escaping the rain this morning! NBC10 Meteorologist Krystal Klei is tracking showers and has details on your holiday forecast.

Philly Enveloped in Sulfur Stench After Additive Mishap

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A glut of a sulfur-like additive released from a South Philadelphia gas plant swept through the city Friday night alarming residents and sending emergency crews on a hunt for the smell's source.

The strong acrid odor, which resembled rotten eggs, was reported from South Philadelphia through Center City and up into parts of Northeast Philadelphia and lower Bucks County.

Some people said the smell was so strong, it was making them sick to their stomach. There were no reports of anyone being hospitalized.

The first calls to emergency dispatchers and the Philadelphia Gas Works came around 9:30 p.m. as the smell moved north enveloping new neighborhoods in the thick stench.

The city's 911 system was inundated with calls from concerned residents and the fire department and PGW dispatched crews to gas facilities in South Philadelphia.

By 11 p.m., city officials had determined the smell was caused by a chemical additive designed to give gases an odor. It was said to not be dangerous. Too much of the sulfur-like substance was used at a South Philly plant, officials said.

Which plant is yet to be known.

Cherice Corley, spokeswoman for Philadelphia Energy Solutions, said she did not believe the company's oil and gas refineries were to blame.

"There is nothing so far to indicate that the smell emanated or began at their plant, but they are continuing to investigate along with all of the other refinery businesses in the area," she said.

PGW spokesman Barry O'Sullivan said the utility checked all of its facilities and did not find issues.

O'Sullivan added that at no point were natural gas levels ever elevated in the city.

The nasty plume began to dissipate downtown around 11:30 p.m. as it continued to move north. The search for the exact source of the release continues.



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    NBC10 First Alert Weather: Rain for Start of the Holiday Weekend

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    There will be rain to kick off the holiday weekend for Christmas Eve and the start of Hanukkah, but it'll clear out by Christmas Day. Here's your full forecast.

    Shoppers Scramble to Get Last-Minute Gifts for Holidays

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    As some loved ones zip around the malls picking up last minute gifts for the holidays, others sit around waiting for the shopping spree to end.

    Record Travel Expected for This Holiday Season

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    The rush is on for the holidays with lots of families traveling into and out of the Philadelphia area.

    15 People Injured in Bensalem I-95 Crash

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    Fifteen people were injured after a passenger van veered off the road and into the woods on I-95 near Bensalem. NBC10's Randy Gyllenhaal has more from the scene.

    NJ AirTrain Issues Strand Travelers

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    AirTrain service to Newark Liberty Airport had resumed Friday night after electrical problems stranded passengers on one of the year's busiest travel days.

    A disabled train caught between terminals B and C was removed from the tracks just before 5 p.m. and service was restored. It appeared that most of the stranded passengers had been placed on buses to their terminals but the airport warned passengers to expect delays. 

    At about 3:30 p.m., Chopper 4 showed an AirTrain off the rails between terminals B and C. No passengers appeared to be on the train, but the disabled train was holding up other AirTrains behind it.

    Utility crews were seen on the tracks attempting to make repairs.

    Photos posted to Twitter show massive crowds at holding areas for AirTrain stops. Travelers took to social media to vent about the unexpected travel obstacle.

    One New York City man told NBC 4 New York in a message that many people were taking the monorail to a P4 parking station, and then walking from there.

    "People were obviously in anguish over missing flights," he said, adding that Port Authority agents were "struggling to keep order."

    A message has been left with Port Authority, which oversees the area airports. 

    The Newark AirTrain connects the airport to NJ Transit and rail lines running on the Northeast Corridor and North Jersey Coast lines. 



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    Girl on NJ Boys Basketball Team?

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    The family of a New Jersey girl is asking a court to order her school to allow her to play on the boys basketball team.

    The lawsuit comes after seventh grader Sydney Phillips was told by St. Theresa School in Kenilworth that there aren’t enough girls to form a girls team and she can't play with the boys. 

    “They don’t want me playing on the team because they know I’m better than them. I beat them all the time playing one-on-ones,” Sydney said.

    Sydney’s older brother Brian can still beat her, but Sydney says she’s determined to play at the school she has attended her whole life.

    When Sydney’s dad Scott Phillips asked why his daughter couldn’t play on the boys team, he says he was told, “Boys play with boys, girls play with girls.”

    “It has to start being more equal. We have to come with the times,” Scott Phillips said.

    Not everyone agrees. One parishioner said she was all for girls playing sports – but not on the boys team.

    “You can’t turn around and start making girls or boys, whatever it is. You want a boy on the team?” parent Mary Michitsch said. 

    The Archdiocese of Newark did not comment since a lawsuit has been filed. Sydney's father said the family isn't asking for money, just the chance for her to play. 

    Public schools are different than private schools. Girls can play on boys teams, especially when there is no female league or female teams, as is the case with football and wrestling. But boys can never play on girls teams. 

    Gunman Kills Woman, 81, in Her Corner Store on Christmas Eve

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    A man dressed in all black gunned down a beloved 81-year-old woman inside the Philadelphia corner store she owned for decades on Christmas Eve.

    Police responded to Marie’s Grocery Store at S 6th and Titan streets in South Philadelphia around 8:50 a.m. Saturday to find Marie Buck suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, said investigators.

    Medics rushed Buck -- who lived on the block -- to Jefferson Hospital where she died a short time later, said police.

    The gunman -- who wore a black hoodie -- got away after firing about one dozen shots, said police. An 89-year-old woman was also working in the store at the time of the shooting, said police. [[408157545, C]]

    Buck's family said she owned the store for the past 44 years.

    NBC10 cameras captured people crying outside the taped-off store. Many people in the neighborhood called her "Aunt Marie."

    "She took care of everybody," said Angela Sweeney, Buck's great niece.

    "When you were short changed, or whatever, she'd help you out that's the type of person she is," said longtime customer Wanda.

    Police didn’t immediately have a motive for the shooting but robbery didn't appear to be a reason considering the gunman took nothing from the store. Neighbors and family said the store had never been robbed before.

    Investigators hoped surveillance video from nearby could help in the search for the killer. Anyone with information is asked to contact Philadelphia Police.



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    Philadelphia Police Share Special Holiday Greeting

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    Philadelphia’s finest are wishing residents across the region a safe and joyous season with a special holiday greeting.

    The Philadelphia Police Department released a virtual greeting on Friday to wish a Merry Christmas, Happy Kwanzaa and Happy Hanukkah to everyone who is celebrating. The clip highlights officers enjoying the season and sharing a few of their favorite memories.

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    "Happy Holidays to Philadelphia’s residents, the people who make up its work force and its visitors," reads the post. "We thank you for all your contributions to public safety in Philadelphia."

    Mayor Jim Kenney extended a tweet to show appreciation for the work the men and women in blue do all year long. 

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    Finding the Perfect Holiday Gift

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    Finding the perfect gift for someone can be difficult. NBC10's Rosemary Connors sits down with Lu Ann Cahn, author of 'I Dare Me' who has some ideas in the final hours before Christmas and Hanukkah.

    New Jersey Troopers Bring Cheer to Children's Hospital

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    New Jersey Troopers teamed up with Santa Claus to do some charity and bring some smiles to children in New Brunswick.

    New Jersey State Police shared photos and videos of troopers bringing games and toys to children at St. Peter’s Children’s Hospital on Saturday.

    Decked out in Santa hats, the officers helped Saint Nick hand out stuffed animals, board games and other Christmas goodies to patients.

    It was all smiles for everyone involved.



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    SEPTA Worker Donates 500th Bike in Time for Holidays

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    A SEPTA employee who wanted to make a difference for children in need recently hit a major milestone.

    Chris Guinan, a maintenance manager at Overbrook Shop, began refurbishing gently used bicycles five years ago as a way to give back to his community. He presented five children with bikes during the holiday season that year, but since then the number has skyrocketed.

    This December, Guinan delivered his 500th bike to Philadelphia’s Intercultural Family Services, Inc. along with a collection of over 100 other bikes for kids in need, said SEPTA.

    "This has taken a life of its own," said Guinan in an interview with SEPTA. "Each year, I find myself collecting more and more bikes."

    Guinan gets bikes from other SEPTA workers along with his community and begins preparing each March for the December delivery. Cindy, Chris’ wife, says by mid-summer, their backyard looks like the North Pole.

    An 11-year-old named Christopher was the recipient of the bike and picked from the over 100 that were delivered by Guinan and his family this year to IFS. Christopher was also gifted a helmet from IFS and was ready to roll on his new bike.



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    Latkes, Pierogies & Cannolis for the Holidays

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    From latkes at Hymie's on the Main Line to pierogies at Czerw's in Port Richmond to the long lines in South Philly for Termini Brothers' popular cannoli, food was on the mind of shoppers on Christmas Eve and the day before the first night of Hanukkah.

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    Czerws' Prepares for Holiday Meals in Port Richmond

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    Dinner is a very important part of the holiday for families across the region. NBC10's Randy Gyllenhaal is visiting Czerws' in Port Richmond where people are lining up for traditional pierogi and kielbasa.
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