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Organizers Don't Plan to Stop Protests

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Less than 100 days into Donald Trump's presidency, organizers say they don't plan to stop protesting. NBC10's Lauren Mayk has the story.


Family Outraged After Deadly Hit-and-Run

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A driver who hit and killed a 16-year-old boy, then drove off, won't face prison time. Now, the 16-year-old's family is outraged.

Will the Warmth Last?

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People all across our region were outside enjoying the warmth on Thursday, but how long will the nice weather last? NBC10 Chief meteorologist Glenn "Hurricane" Schwartz has the answers.

Policing Our Schools: Rates of Discipline

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The NBC10 Investigators have dug into local policies for school discipline, and some schools in our region have suspension rates high above the national average.
In response to this report, William Penn School District offered the following response: 

"Suspensions do not resolve disciplinary issues, and are educationally detrimental. The District has been aware of the high suspension numbers, and is actively working to reduce the overall rate of suspension, as well as the rate of suspension for students with disabilities. 

Over the past four years, the District has adopted a multi-pronged approach to reduce suspension, including, but not limited to the following:

- Working in tandem with PDE on an Improvement Plan to reduce suspensions

- Training principals in alternatives to suspension

- Training staff in trauma-informed practices, restorative justice, and other alternatives to suspension

- Expanding Schoolwide PBIS to the high school (after an almost two-year planning phase, the high school had its PBIS kick-off in September of 2016)

- Increasing mental health services and supports available to students during the school day

- Teaching a social skills curriculum at the elementary level

- Working to improve the engagement of students during classes

- Reviewing policies and procedures, including Student Code of Conduct

- Sending building teams to the PDE Multi-Tiered Systems of Support Training in the spring of 2017"

Driver Strikes Man in Crosswalk, Keeps Going

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Philadelphia police are searching for a driver who struck a man in a crosswalk in Kensington and never stopped.

Surveilance video obtained exclusively by NBC10 showed the man crossing Clearfield Street in Kensington when a silver sedan with a sunroof flies through the crosswalk. 

The car struck the 43-year-old man, who was walking home from the store and kept going.

Police said the man was thrown 50 feet, suffered severe head trauma and broke both of his legs. He was rushed to Hahnemann Hospital in critical condition.

Police continued to search for a silver 4-door sedan with a sunroof that has front-end damage and a broken windshield.



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2 Officers Shot in NE DC, Suspect Shot and Killed: Police

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Two police officers have been shot in Northeast D.C. Thursday night, police say.

Both officers suffered non-life-threatening injuries, said Acting Police Chief Peter Newsham at a press conference close to midnight. Both officers were shot in the lower part of their bodies, Newsham said.

D.C. Police Union Treasurer Gregg Pemberton tweeted about 12:15 a.m. that the officers were in stable condition.

One officer was in surgery late Thursday; the other was being treated in the hospital, police sources told News4. 

The suspect has been shot and killed, sources said.

Newsham said the uniformed officers were shot about 10:40 p.m. near the intersection of Holbrooke and Morse streets NE.

Police have recovered a weapon from the scene, but Newsham said they do not have a lot of information yet about what happened.

"The two best witnesses that we have, that we know of right now, are the two officers and they're at the hospital being treated," Newsham said.

Both officers were conscious and breathing at that time, police said.

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and Newsham responded to the scene.

Newsham was appointed to be the new police chief hours earlier. He has been the interim police chief for nearly five months and the D.C. Council is expected to approve his appointment in the coming weeks.

Earlier in the night, four men were shot in three different shootings on Wheeler Road SE, police said. They have non-life threatening injuries.

News4's Shomari Stone is at the scene. Stay with News4 and NBCWashington.com for more updates to this developing story.



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Residents Talk Safety After Kidnappings

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Residents of one apartment complex in New Castle County met with police and apartment management to talk about safety measures following kidnappings in the area.

More Spring-Like Days on Tap

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If you missed thr nice weather Thursday, you still have another day and a half to enjoy it. NBC10 First Alert Weather chief meteorologist Glenn "Hurricane" Schwartz has your most accurate neighborhood forecast.


Changing the Narrative on School Discipline

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Philadelphia Police and educators come together to change the narrative on school discipline. NBC10 Investigative reporter George Spencer looks at how this new discipline model is changing things for students.

Changing the Narrative on School Discipline

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Philadelphia Police and educators come together to change the narrative on school discipline. NBC10 Investigative reporter George Spencer looks at how this new discipline model is changing things for students.

10 at 7: What You Need to Know Today

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Here are the 10 things you need to know to start your day from your friends at NBC10.

TODAY'S TOP STORY

Police Search for Hit-And-Run Driver Who Struck Man in Crosswalk: Philadelphia police are searching for a driver who struck a man in a crosswalk in Kensington and never stopped. Surveilance video obtained exclusively by NBC10 showed the man crossing Clearfield Street in Kensington when a silver sedan with a sunroof flies through the crosswalk. The car struck the 43-year-old man, who was walking home from the store and kept going. Police said the man was thrown 50 feet, suffered severe head trauma and broke both of his legs. He was rushed to Hahnemann Hospital in critical condition. Police continued to search for a silver 4-door sedan with a sunroof that has front-end damage and a broken windshield.

YOUR FIRST ALERT FORECAST  

Friday could see 70 degree temperatures with plenty of sunshine. Showers are possible for late Saturday afternoon and early evening but they should move out quickly. The cold air is expected to return on Sunday with temperatures in the 40s along with windy conditions. Temperatures should start to climb again on Monday to the 50s. Tuesday and Wednesday could see 60 degree temperatures and a chance of rain. High Temp: 74 degrees. Get your full NBC10 First Alert forecast here.

WHAT YOU MISSED YESTERDAY

Main Line School Staffer Shows Provocative Images of Self to Students: For the second time in less than a month, a Main Line school is dealing with a sexual investigation on campus. This time, Radnor Township Police allege Presbyterian Children's Village direct care staff member Maya Johnson showed sexually provocative content to minors and showed her bare buttocks to students at the school on Roberts Road in Rosemont, Pennsylvania. Radnor investigators began looking into the allegations on Feb. 9 after being alerted by The Village’s human resources department the school had fired Johnson. One juvenile told investigators that Johnson, 35, showed her a photo on Johnson’s cellphone in January that showed the employee dressed in lingerie – her breasts partially exposed. The child didn’t feel comfortable having an adult show her the photo so she told a counselor who notified Child Line, police said. The 18-year-old told investigators Johnson showed her the same photo last month. The 18-year-old also claimed Johnson flashed her buttocks to a group of students, police said.

AROUND THE WORLD

No Use of US Military for Deportations: Seeking to tamp down growing unease in Latin America, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly pledged Thursday that America won't enlist its military to enforce immigration laws and that there will be "no mass deportations.” Only hours earlier, President Donald Trump suggested the opposite. He told CEOs at the White House the deportation push was a "military operation.” Kelly, speaking in Mexico's capital, said all deportations will honor human rights and follow the U.S. legal system. He said that includes multiple appeals offered to those facing deportation. Kelly said the U.S. approach will involve "close coordination" with Mexico's government. "There will be no use of military forces in immigration," Kelly said. "There will be no — repeat, no — mass deportations."

TODAY'S TALKER

Councilmember: Make Philly More Pot Dispensary Friendly: As Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana program begins to take shape, local lawmakers worry Philadelphia could be left out of the burgeoning economy. A state rule prohibiting dispensaries from being within 1,000 feet of schools or daycare centers poses a potential roadblock for a city bursting with both amenities. If enforced in the city, Philadelphia could lose out on having any dispensaries within city limits. Councilman Derek Green is leading the charge to change that rule before the state breathes life into its inaugural cannabis program next year. “The goal is to say to the state ‘Allow us to use the regulatory zoning framework … to have an industry flourish in Philadelphia and provide constituents with access to dispensaries within their communities,” Green said.

SPORTS SPOT

Sixers Trades: The Sixers traded Nerlens Noel to the Mavericks for Justin Anderson, Andrew Bogut and a draft pick.  Get your full sports news at CSNPhilly.

PHOTO OF THE DAY

See more Top News Photos here.

THROUGH IGER'S EYES

@smokinglens captured this cool photo of a bright sunflower.

Have an awesome Instagram photo you'd like to share? Tag it with #NBC10Buzz.

TODAY'S VIRAL VIDEO

Watch as the roof of this building caves in. Watch more here.

A LITTLE SWEETENER 

Opening Date Set for Montco Legoland: The opening date has been set for the upcoming Legoland Discover Center in Plymouth Meeting and the  children's toy brand's recent success could give a boost to the Philadelphia region's tourism. The Plymouth Meeting site last week offered a sneak peek of what's in store in the new location: a Lego version of Boathouse Row. Now there's an opening date: April 6. Read more.

 


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Little Tikes Recalls Toddler Swings Due to Fall Hazard

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Little Tikes is recalling about 540,000 toddler swings due to a fall hazard. The seat of the swings is made from plastic that can crack or break, posing a safety hazard to toddlers.

This recall involves Little Tikes 2-in-1 Snug’n Secure pink toddler swings. The swings have a pink T-shaped restraint in front with a Little Tikes logo. The swing is suspended by four yellow ropes.

The Ohio-based company has received about 140 reports of the swing breaking, including 39 injuries to children. 

Two of the reported injuries included children with a broken arm. Other injuries included abrasions, bruises, cuts and bumps to the head.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled swings and contact Little Tikes for a refund in the form of a credit towards the purchase of another Little Tikes product.

The model number 615573 is molded on the back of the swing seat and there is a manufacturing date code stamp on the back of the seat. The molded INNER arrow of the date code stamp points to “10”, “11”, “12” or “13”, it is included in the recall. In addition, swings with a date code stamp of “9” on the INNER arrow combined with “43” or higher number stamped on the OUTER are included in this recall. No other date codes or other colored swings are affected.

The swings were sold at Walmart, Toys “R” Us and other stores nationwide and online at www.littletikes.com and other websites from November 2009 through May 2014 for about $25.

Consumers can contact Little Tikes toll-free at 855-284-1903 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.littletikes.com and click on "Product Recalls" under the "At Your Service" menu for more information.



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Guests Dangle From Burning South Jersey Hotel

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A blaze that shot through the roof of a South Jersey hotel overnight left two people, including a police officer, injured.

The blaze at the Ramada Inn on Landis Avenue in Vineland broke out in a second floor room around 2 a.m. Friday and it took firefighters more than two hours to get the flames under control. In total, 28 people made it out of the inn alive, firefighters said.

Guests were hanging from second floor windows and throwing out their belongings when firefighters arrived, Fire Chief Robert Pagnini said.

The police officer suffered smoke inhalation and a woman was taken to a hospital suffering from burns and smoke inhalation.

The guests that made it out unscathed were housed at a nearby hotel, firefighters said.

The cause of the fire remained under investigation at daybreak Friday.



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NJ Church Teaches Intervention in ICE Immigration Actions

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Immigration activists crowded into a Highland Park church meeting room to plot a resistance movement to federal enforcement actions aimed at undocumented immigrants. Brian Thompson reports.

NJ Transit Riders, Survivor of Hoboken Crash Testify

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Commuters and a survivor of the Hoboken train crash testified for lawmakers and NJ Transit officials. Stefan Holt reports.


Special Delaware Election Makes Headlines

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Delaware holds a special election to determine if Democrats will continue to control the state senate in the First State.

NBC10 Responds: Job Seekers Beware

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Steven Smith found the perfect job for him, until a gut feeling made him think it was too good to be true. When thing's didn't work out, he reached out to Harry Hairston with NBC10 Responds.

No Ball, No Smoking, No Bikes: Rittenhouse Square's Rules

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As February warms up to spring like temperatures, make sure you know Philadelphia Parks & Rec's rules if you plan to lounge in Rittenhouse Square. The rules include obvious ones like no cars or camping but also less known rules like no ball playing. The park is open from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. daily.

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Little Girl Rescued After Amber Alert, Dad in Custody: Cops

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The missing 6-year-old girl who was the subject of an Amber Alert and a frantic multistate manhunt Friday morning has been recovered, Pennsylvania police said. 

"The suspect is in custody and the child has been recovered," police tweeted. Law enforcement sources described a massive scene, with multiple agencies involved. 

A neighbor placed a 911 call to police around 2:45 a.m. Friday about a disturbance at 69 Greenwood St., Bridgeport Police Captain Brian Fitzgerald said at a press conference.

Upon arrival, police described the small, cramped one-story basement apartment was described by police earlier as a blood-soaked, gruesome scene that characterized the "ugly ugly side of domestic violence."

Police had been looking for Aylin Sofia Hernandez and her father Oscar Hernandez since the 39-year-old Hernandez fled his Bridgeport home with the girl after allegedly stabbing her mother, 26-year-old Nidia Gonzalez, to death. Law enforcement officials believe alcohol played a role in the killing after officers found evidence of people drinking in the apartment.

Authorities weren't sure if Gonzalez and Hernandez were still together at the time of her attack.

Another woman, possibly the mother's friend, was stabbed 14 times but survived. She underwent surgery at St. Vincent Medical Center and is in critical, but stable condition, Fitzgerald said. She is expected to survive.

The hunt for Oscar Hernandez led police from Connecticut to New York City, where he had been spotted at some point in the Bronx, to Pennsylvania, where a Pennsylvania state trooper spotted his vehicle at around 11:15 a.m.

Hernandez led police on a pursuit on Interstate 99 until he hit multiple cars and crashed his vehicle. He was taken into custody and brought to a local hospital for treatment of his injuries. Two state troopers sustained minor injuries.

Little Aylin suffered minor head and leg injuries from the crash. Authorities say she's fine and will be returned to her family.

"It's all good," said Bridgeport Mayor Joseph P. Ganim. "Because of the efforts of so many, the fact that she's going to be safe and returned...it's a great moment.

Ganim thanked members of the press, the FBI, several state and local police departments and civilians for their prompt response and efforts to bring the young girl to safety.

"This doesn't just happen by accident, they delivered this little girl home," said Bridgeport Police Chief Armando Perez. "She lost her mom and her father, her life has changed forever. We will embrace her and do whatever we have to do to take care of her."

The Bridgeport Police Department is investigating the crime as a homicide and assault. Authorities said they're unsure of what precipitated the attack.



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Sixers No. 1 Overall Pick Ben Simmons Out for Season

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Ben Simmons is officially out for the season, Sixers president of basketball operations Bryan Colangelo said Friday.

Simmons had a CT scan on his injured right foot Thursday in New York which showed that the foot is not yet fully healed.

He'll have another scan in about a month, Colangelo said.

"I have always known that there was a desire to get him back on the court when healthy," Colangelo said. "We've always anticipated there would be an opportunity for him to play, hopefully this season.

"But there was always the outside chance that it didn't happen because there wasn't complete and full healing. And we weren't going to put Ben Simmons in a place where he was (susceptible) to a re-fracture.

"There are genetic things that change the healing patterns of people. So if everybody had done their research and saw that most Jones fractures took 3 to 4 months, great. But it's not 3 to 4 months in every case, it's 3 to 4 months in most cases."

"He's heartbroken. He wants to play. He wants to be out there. It's eating him alive, I'm sure."

Simmons suffered the injury, a Jones fracture, on Sept. 30, the final day of training camp. Aside from a few hopeful comments from Brett Brown, no timetable for Simmons' return was ever officially given by the Sixers.

As recently as Thursday, Brown reiterated that he expected Simmons to play this season.

"I personally would like to see him play this season. I don't backpedal from that," Brown said Thursday. "I think my comments are really very much influenced by his reciprocal desire to play this year, which we all respect. Everybody's got clandestine conspiracy theories on why he might not want to play. I know in my heart and speaking to him, he wants to get on a court and play basketball again.

"I hope he can do that, too. If for some reason he can't, we'll deal with it. But I think it would help him to play NBA basketball and get his competitive juices going again if the doctors point us in that direction."

Simmons can't, and now it's up to the Sixers to deal with it. They surely would have wanted a look at him this season to better determine their needs for the future and how other pieces fit. [[247269581, C]]



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