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Philadelphia Budget Uncertain Over Sanctuary City Status

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Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney talked about Philadelphia's budget on Thursday, and the uncertainty that comes along with the city's status as a Sanctuary City.


$1.9M Proposed in Philly Budget to Fight Opioid Addiction

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Distributing 10,000 new doses of Narcan and finding and educating doctors who hand out the most opiate-based prescriptions are among new ways to fight the addiction epidemic that Mayor Jim Kenney proposed Thursday in his 2018 budget address.

An additional $1.9 million in funding will help pay for the initiatives, Kenney said. The city's Department of Public Health will spearhead the growing battle against opioid addiction, which last year killed 900 people in Philadelphia.

Attention to the epidemic has grown considerably in the city and surrounding suburban counties as deaths have grown rapidly in the last decade. NBC10's Emmy Award-winning half-hour documentary, "Generation Addicted," which aired March 21 last year, helped push lawmakers to hold hearings in Philadelphia.

Reporters with NBC10 and NBC10.com testified at a hearing hosted by Councilman David Oh about the findings from the documentary. They were also honored as Council declared 2016 "The Year to Combat the Heroin Abuse Epidemic in Philadelphia."

State legislators in Pennsylvania and New Jersey have since begun to focus attention and funding on opioid addiction and the thousands who die annually in both states from overdoses.

Kenney cited the city's increase in methadone treatment slots since he became mayor last January, but said, "We must do more."

"We are proposing to expand the distribution of naloxone to the 10,000 Philadelphians and their families at risk for overdose, particularly in the Fairhill- Kensington area," Kenney said in his address in Council chambers at City Hall. "We are also requesting the funds necessary to target the Philadelphia doctors who prescribe the most opioids and educate them on how to stop putting their patients at risk for addiction."

The city will also establish a database to track openings at treatment facilities. Those seeking treatment, he said, will be search the database for openings updated daily.

A spokesman for the city's Department of Public Health said the city will review "aggregate data on prescribing" and visit with those doctors who most frequently sign off on opiate-based pain medication.

The city will then "visit their offices and provide them with information on safe prescribing practices," said James Garrow, director of digital public health for the department. "It is strictly educational, not punitive."



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'How We Do It in Kenzo': Passersby Save Driver from Sinkhole

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When a sinkhole opened Thursday evening in the middle of East Clearfield Street at Frankford Avenue, the city Water Department didn't block off the cavity in time to prevent several cars from falling in unexpectedly.

One unfortunate driver blew a tire. Then drove off. Another vehicle got stuck in the hole, which appeared to link to the sewers below. That's when some Kensington passersby proceeded to give the car a lift. The driver paid them in grateful hugs and handshakes.

Temps Will Plummet in Region, Dipping Below Freezing

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Temperatures are dropping by as much as 25 degrees in the days ahead, with some areas of the region like Montgomery County even declaring a "code blue" warning Friday into Saturday.

With Father and Brother Behind Bars, One Sandusky Son's Mess

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Matthew Sandusky talked Thursday with students at Stockton College in South Jersey about his painful past that include abuse from both his biological and adoptive fathers. He has started a foundation to push back against child abuse.

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

$1.9M Proposed in Philly Budget to Fight Opioid Addiction: Distributing 10,000 new doses of Narcan and finding and educating doctors who hand out the most opiate-based prescriptions are among new ways to fight the addiction epidemic that Mayor Jim Kenney proposed Thursday in his 2018 budget address. An additional $1.9 million in funding will help pay for the initiatives, Kenney said. The city's Department of Public Health will spearhead the growing battle against opioid addiction, which last year killed 900 people in Philadelphia. Attention to the epidemic has grown considerably in the city and surrounding suburban counties as deaths have grown rapidly in the last decade. NBC10's Emmy Award-winning half-hour documentary, "Generation Addicted," which aired March 21 last year, helped push lawmakers to hold hearings in Philadelphia.

YOUR FIRST ALERT FORECAST  

Cold air is expected for Friday along with wind and temperatures 40s. Light snow is also possible. Saturday is expected to be sunny with temperatures in the high 30s. Temperatures are expected to climb again on Sunday. High Temp: 40 degrees. Get your full NBC10 First Alert forecast here.

WHAT YOU MISSED YESTERDAY

Passerby Saves Driver from Sinkhole: When a sinkhole opened Thursday evening in the middle of East Clearfield Street at Frankford Avenue, the city Water Department didn't block off the cavity in time to prevent several cars from falling in unexpectedly. One unfortunate driver blew a tire. Then drove off. Another vehicle got stuck in the hole, which appeared to link to the sewers below. That's when some Kensington passersby proceeded to give the car a lift. The driver paid them in grateful hugs and handshakes.

AROUND THE WORLD

AG Sessions Recuses Himself from Trump Campaign Probe: Under intensifying pressure, Attorney General Jeff Sessions abruptly agreed Thursday to recuse himself from any investigation into Russian meddling in America's 2016 presidential election. He acted after revelations he twice spoke with the Russian ambassador during the campaign and failed to say so when pressed by Congress. Sessions rejected any suggestion that he had tried to mislead anyone about his contacts with the Russian, saying, "That is not my intent. That is not correct.” But he did allow that he should have been more careful in his testimony during his confirmation hearing, saying, "I should have slowed down and said, 'But I did meet one Russian official a couple of times.’" The White House has stood by Sessions in the latest controversy to dog President Donald Trump's young administration, though officials say they first learned about his contacts with the ambassador from a reporter Wednesday night. Trump himself said Thursday he had "total" confidence in Sessions and didn't think he needed to recuse himself — not long before he did.

TODAY'S TALKER

Temple University Grad Admits to Running Ponzi Scheme: A Temple University graduate admitted Thursday that he ran a $54 million Ponzi scheme built on false promises of green energy technology that would turn trash into fuel and "carbon-negative" housing developments, neither of which were ever fully developed. Troy Wragg, now living in Georgia, pleaded guilty in federal court in Philadelphia on Thursday to conspiracy and securities fraud. His college girlfriend, Amanda Knorr, pleaded guilty last year, while Wayde McKelvy, a 54-year-old securities salesman from Colorado, is scheduled to go on trial in September. The scam allegedly ran from 2005 until 2009, even after the Securities and Exchange Commission filed a civil lawsuit against Wragg and Knorr's Bala Cynwyd-based Mantria Corp. They were ordered in 2012 to pay $37 million each. Two months before the SEC civil lawsuit, the company was publicly recognized for its stated commitment to "help mitigate global warming'' by former President Bill Clinton's Clinton Global Initiative. The company was cited for its plans to develop the biochar technology that it said would sequester carbon dioxide and reduce emissions in developing countries. Wragg appeared on stage with Clinton at the event in September 2009.

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Flyers Beat Florida: The Flyers won 2 to 1 agains the Florida Florida Panthers.  Get your full sports news at CSNPhilly.

PHOTO OF THE DAY

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A LITTLE SWEETENER 

PennDOT Pledges $100M to Penns Landing Park Over I-95: A $225 million plan to build a park near Penns Landing and on top of Interstate 95 that Mayor Jim Kenney announced at his 2018 budget address is already near its necessary funding. PennDOT will contribute $100 million to the park, a spokesman for the state transportation agency confirmed to NBC10 shortly after Kenney's speech Thursday morning. That funding pushes the park's secured funding to $205 million after the William Penn Foundation also announced Thursday that it would give $15 million to the project. Kenney told PlanPhilly earlier in the week that the city would pay $90 million. Read more.

 


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Torpedoes Found Underneath Jersey Shore Home

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Startled workers found two torpedoes during the demolition of a house on the Jersey Shore. 

Knife-Wielding Man Hurt in Police-Involved Shooting: Sources

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Authorities are slowly piecing together the details that led up to a police-involved shooting near a bustling New Jersey neighborhood.

Police opened fire at a man thought to be in his 20s after he allegedly ran toward cops brandishing a knife at around 9:30 a.m., law enforcement sources said.

Andrew Levine was one of several people who walked by the busy intersection near Levine Street at Main Street in Paterson Thursday morning. He said he heard shots go off while he was sitting in his truck; his neighbor called 911 shortly after.

"I was sitting in my truck in the parking lot outside," he said. "I heard a pop pop, pause for a second, and then pop pop."

Others curiously stepped outside to see what was going on. Levine says his neighbor told him he decided to call the cops when he spotted the man with a knife. 

"He called the cops because he looked like he was stalking people," Levine said. 

The suspect is at St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center, a block away from the scene of the shooting. His injury wasn't considered life-threatening, but the county hasn't released his current condition, law enforcement source said.

Ahmad Yasin, who lives nearby, said it wasn't the first time he had seen the knife-waving man — residents say he's been lurking around the neighborhood for months.

"I've been seeing him for maybe the last three or four months," Yasin said. "The last two days he's been out here all day, from morning 'til night, walking up and down the street."

Passaic County Prosecutors say no one else was injured, but sent K-9s to the scene to sniff around for any clues. 


Surprised Burglar Punches Woman in NJ Home: Police

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A New Jersey woman was pummeled in her home when she came face to face with a would-be burglar who had broken in, police say.

The South Orange woman told police she was on the third floor of her Ward Place home at about 10:15 a.m. on Feb. 22 when she heard noises coming from the second floor.

When she went to check it out, she discovered a stranger, apparently about to steal property from inside. The intruder punched the woman repeatedly, then ran away, police said.

The suspect is described as being in his 30s, about 5 feet 10 inches, last seen wearing a black hooded sweater and blue jeans. It appears he'd gotten into the house through a sliding door in the back, police said.

Anyone with information about the suspect is asked to call police at 973-763-7788.

Firefighters Race to Out-of-Control Fire in NJ

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A massive fire had set multiple buildings ablaze along the Jersey Shore Friday morning, and it's believed winds were fueling the flames. 

Firefighters from Asbury Park, Neptune Township and Ocean Grove descended on 29 Seaview Ave. in Ocean Grove around 5:30 a.m. as smoke shot up into the sky and over the ocean several blocks away.

Emergency lights lit up surrounding streets as fire crews moved in at dawn. 

The fire was so intense shortly after 6 a.m. that it had caught an adjoining condominium complex on fire, Chopper 4 video shows. 

It wasn't immediately known if anyone was injured in the inferno. 

Going to the Shore Soon? A List of NJ Beaches With a Tag

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The weather is warming up and summer months are soon approaching.

Many families will head to New Jersey’s best beaches to enjoy the sun.

While a select number of beaches are free, the majority of seaside towns charge for entry.

The Asbury Park Press reported Thursday that Berkeley Township approved a beach badge price hike.

Daily tags have increased from $5 to $8, and weekly badges have increased from $20 to $25.

Mayor Carmen F. Amato suggests the price change indicates rising costs of beach upkeep, trash removal, lifeguards, and police patrols.

Check out this list of NJ beaches, to see which ocean views have a beach tag.

Seaside Heights:

Known for its nightlife, Casino Pier and exciting boardwalk Seaside Heights' daily tag is $8, weekly tag is $35 and a seasonal tag starts at $45.

Barnegat Light:

Named for its famous attraction, the Barnegat Lighthouse is one of New Jersey’s most famous landmarks. Visitors can experience serenity and history, this Ocean County shore’s daily tag is $5, a weekly tag is $22, and a seasonal starts at $30.

Surf City Beach:

Most popular for fishing and the Sandcastle Inn Surf City Beach's daily tag is $7, weekly is $17, and seasonal tag starts at $35.

Long Beach Township:

This 12 mile island, mostly known for its Art Foundation has a daily tag of $7, a weekly tag of $20, and a seasonal badge starting at $30.

Margate Beach:

Preseason tags start at $7.00 (April-May), after June 1st, prices go up to $15.

Brigantine Beach:

Brigantine Beach offers surfing, kite flying, four-wheeling, and sport-fishing with a daily tag of $8, weekly tag of $14, and seasonal tag starting at $15.

Atlantic City:

The world famous Atlantic City is known for a big boardwalk, a free beach, and big fun. With endless retail stores, saltwater taffy and five star casinos a weekend in AC one for the books.

Sea Isle City:

Looking for a calm and relaxing ocean view without the hustle and bustle of a boardwalk? Sea Isle City Beach is the perfect getaway. A daily tag is $5, a weekly tag is $10, and a seasonal tag starts at $20.

 

Stone Harbor & Avalon Beaches

These two beaches make up more than 7 miles of New Jersey's oceanfront. Stone Harbor and Avalon Beaches have a daily tag of $6, a weekly tag of $12, and a seasonal tag of $23.

Wildwood, Wildwood Crest and North Wildwood Beaches

Wildwood Beaches offers an amusement park, dog beach, and a water park. These free beaches showcase dance clubs, pubs, and sports bars. Wildwood offers fun for the whole family.

Cape May

Cape May is a beach lover’s paradise. Visitors can go wine tasting, parasailing, and golfing at the shore. With a daily tag of $6, a weekly tag of $6, and a seasonal tag starting at $20, beach goers can enjoy one of the most beautiful beaches in the country.



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Bar Fight Spills Out Onto Philly Avenue, Gunman Opens Fire

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An argument spilled from outside a Philadelphia bar and restaurant onto a busy street before a gunman opened fire, shooting four people, including a 26-year-old bartender trying to calm patrons.

The fight broke out just after an open mic night at 7165 Restaurant on Germantown Avenue in Mt Airy wrapped up around 2:15 a.m. Friday. As the crowd filed out of the bar, the argument escalated and a man grabbed a gun from a red car and fired six to seven shots, police said.

"The employees, including the female employee who was shot, they were outside trying to calm everything down, trying to stop the fight, when the shooter fired the shots," Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector said.

After the shooting, victims were loaded into private vehicles and rushed to the hospital. A 26-year-old man shot multiple times never made it as the car he was in crashed nearby. Police then scooped him up and took him to Einstein Medical Center where doctors upgraded him to stable condition, police said.

The other three gunshot victims -- including a 25-year-old man -- were listed in stable condition.

The shooter -- described as a man in his late 20s to early 30s with dreadlocks -- got away, investigators said.

The stretch of cobblestoned Germantown Avenue where the shooting occurred is a popular stretch of stores, eateries and bars. One bullet struck the window of 7165.



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About 680,000 Baby Rattles Recalled Over Choking Hazard

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Hundreds of thousands of baby rattles made by Kids II have been recalled due to the possibility that small beads can pose a choking hazard if part of the rattles break.

Kids II has received 42 reports of the plastic disc that contains the beads breaking in Oball Rattles. Three children were reported to be gagging, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, and two other children were reported to have the beads in their mouths.

The CPSC advises that consumers take the rattles away from children and contact Oball for a full refund.

The full recall affects about 680,000 rattles sold nationwide at Target, Walgreens and Walmart, as well as online at several retailers, between January 2016 and February 2017.

The recalled rattles are four-inch-wide pink, blue, green and orange balls with about two dozen finger holes and clear plastic discs that contain beads.

They can be identified by model number 81031, but only rattles with certain date codes — T0486, T1456, T2316, T2856 and T3065 — are included in the recall. The date codes can be found on a small triangle on the inner surface of the rattle.

For more information, contact Kids II at 877-243-7314 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.kidsii.com and click on "recalls" at the bottom of the page.



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Kensington Neighbors Make Sinkhole Rescue

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Kensington neighbors rush to help a driver who got stuck in a sinkhole along E Clearfield Street. NBC10’s Matt DeLucia has the story.



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NBC10 Responds: Online Car Sale Warning

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NBC10’s Harry Hairston talks to Sayku Kromah, an Upper Darby man who lost thousands of dollars when he tried to buy a car on EBay with gift cards.



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Philly Archbishop Gives Blessing to Meat on St Patrick's Day

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Some Philadelphians will be able to enjoy their coveted corned beef and cabbage this Saint Patrick’s Day.

Philadelphia Archbishop Charles J. Chaput has granted an exemption that will permit all Roman Catholics in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to be able to eat meat this upcoming holiday, on March 17.

This year, the holiday also happens to fall on a Friday of Lent -- Lent lasts 40 days from Ash Wednesday up to Easter weekend. The conflict of abstaining from meat for Lent and the traditional Saint Patrick’s Day meal prompted the exemption in Philadelphia.

Those faithful to the archdiocese can now choose another penance besides abstaining from meat on the holiday, which falls in two weeks.

Chaput granted the dispensation in accordance with Canon Law, which permits those practicing a reprieve from universal laws whenever it "contributes to their spiritual good."

The Church still upholds that practicing Roman Catholics over the age of 14 are restricted from eating meat on other Fridays of Lent.

The Wilmington Diocese followed Philly's example and will also permit eating meat on March 17 while the dioceses of Camden and Trenton issued no changes. [[223762671, C]]



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Get Fit: Jessica Boyington Tries Boot Camp Workout

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NBC10’s Jessica Boyington tries out a challenging boot camp-style workout at Performance Fitness in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania at the suggestion of a NBC10 viewer.



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Get Free Wawa Coffee

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Wawa is rewarding its most loyal customers with "Free Coffee Friday" throughout March.

The Philadelphia-area convenience store chain announced Wednesday that the free (any size) cup o' Joe promotion will be offered to anyone using the Wawa Rewards app, Wawa said.

"We are thrilled to bring back 'Free Coffee Fridays' building on the success of the fall program," Wawa manager of relationship marketing Dena Pizzutti said. "Our members love the variety of our rewards, but coffee is definitely the favorite."

In the fall, Wawa says gave away more than 10 million freebies to Wawa Rewards members.

The Wawa Rewards app is free to download and can be used to pay in-store, earn rewards, check in and occasionally play games.

"We are delighted to continue to thank our Wawa Rewards members with great savings," Pizzutti said. "In 2016, more than ten million rewards were distributed to our members, saving them millions of dollars by using Wawa
Rewards, and we expect 2017 to be an even bigger, more rewarding year." [[413963133, C]]



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Del. City Bans Texting While Biking

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Put that cellphone away if you plan on biking in a Delaware college town.

Newark passed an ordinance banning texting while biking. Anyone caught texting or using an electronic hand-held device while riding a bicycle will get a $25 fine, according to the new law passed by City Council last week.

University of Delaware students who are among those who bike around town are subjected to the law, which is intended to curb distracted cycling, reported Delaware Online.

Newark police urged cyclists (and drivers) to "stay off your phone."

There is an exception to the texting while biking rule: using a phone mounted to handlebars is not a violation.



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Drexel Art Show Aims to Heal

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Special art is on display at Drexel University that is inspired by women and girls who suffer from eating disorders.

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