From the city to the suburbs, our region is thriving and technology is a playing a major role. More than computers and IT departments, we’re talking the application of scientific knowledge and industrial process to better ourselves and our economy. From tech start-ups and entrepreneurship to our region’s universities and the workforce they are shaping (a.k.a. Millennials!) Greater Philadelphia is poised for a very bright future.
Growing Greater Philadelphia: Tech-Tech, Boom! (Full Episode)
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Easter Egg Hunt in Chester Co. Canceled for 'Unruly Crowds'
One of the Easter holiday's most kid-friendly festivities, the egg hunt, has been canceled in one Chester County town for an unusual reason: unruly crowds.
The annual Easter egg hunt at Norco Fire Company in the South Pottstown section of North Coventry won't be held this year, officials announced in a Facebook post.
It's apparently because of recent showings at prior hunts. No details about exactly what type of behavior erupted at previous hunts were given, but the fire company hopes it will one day be able to hold another egg hunt.
A message left at the station was not returned Thursday.
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Photos: Flooding, Damage From Thursday Storms
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5-Yr-Old NJ Student Allegedly Assaulted on Bus
New Jersey parents are outraged after a 5-year-old special needs students was reportedly sexually assaulted on her school bus. Now, investigators say an older student is responsible.
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Chris Christie Calls out Amtrak
Chris Christie is voicing his anger towards Amtrak, even calling for funding to stop. Christie's anger comes after a derailment on Monday that has caused chaos for thousands of riders.
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'Tornado-Like' Conditions in Conshohocken
Residents in Conshohocken reported "tornado-like" conditions on Thursday as heavy storms hit our region. There, a roof blew off a building.
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Storm Causes Trouble for Vehicles
With heavy storms hitting our region on Thursday, some drivers experienced some trouble. NBC10's Randy Gyllenhaal saw two cars stuck in mud just before the rain stopped.
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Dawn Staley Returns to Roots in Philadelphia
Dawn Staley, National Championship winning coach, returned to her roots on Thursday as she visited where it all started for her: Dobbins High School in North Philadelphia. Staley spoke of her time as a player, and what it felt like as a winning coach.
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Delaware Senators Walk Out During Quran Reading
Two Muslim men were invited to offer the opening prayer in the Delaware State Senate on Wednesday, but two state Senators weren't accepting that. State Senator Colin Bonini and State Senator Dave Lawson both walked out during the prayer. NBC10's Tim Furlong has the story.
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New Jersey Girl Gets Wish to See Hamilton
An Egg Harbor girl battling cystic fibrosis got her wish to see Hamilton thanks to a non-profit, Take a Breather, who heard her story and had to help. Now, the girl says she helps other children get their wishes, too.
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Mayor Kenney Gives Conrail Ultimatum
Mayor Kenney has a message to the local company Conrail: clean up your property, or else. Kenney says Conrail is contributing to the heroin epidemic. NBC10's Aundrea Cline-Thomas has the details.
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Federal Regulators Focus on Safety for Amtrak
Philadelphia is home to two of the deadliest train derailments in history, and now the focus is on safety for all trains. But, federal regulators still have questions for Amtrak.
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Mayor Takes On Philly's Notorious Heroin Encampment
"Enough already."
That's how fed up representatives of city government, federal agencies and community activists say they are with the opioid problem that plagues a neighborhood in the West Kensington-Fairhill section of Philadelphia.
Now, officials including Mayor Jim Kenney say they are going to deal with it.
The 3000 block of North Mascher near Gurney Street is considered by many to be the drug epicenter of the city, and the lives of residents of the neighborhood are significantly impacted by the coming and going of drug users and dealers.
A group of Philadelphians hoping to address the long-standing problem got together on April 7 at the Salvation Army on North Mascher Street to hear Kenney present his solution to the problem during a press conference.
The Mayor spoke specifically about the area known as "The Tracks" or "The Rails" where most of the problem is concentrated, and issued an ultimatum to Conrail -- which owns the property -- to clean it up, or be subject to a hefty fine.
"The Gurney Project" requires Conrail to reinforce the existing fence so that people cannot pitch temporary home in that secluded and hidden place.
The changes will have to be more than just cosmetic.
"The biggest challenge is how to use the limited resources we have," City Councilwoman María Quiñones-Sánchez said. "For me it is important that help go to the people who live in the area, and it worries me that the majority of those who come to use drugs are not from here. They are from the suburbs."
Quiñones-Sánchez believes it will be necessary to work with the counties adjacent to Philadelphia to truly deal with the challenges presented by "The Tracks."
The people living under the bridge, the rails and the rest of the property owned by Conrail aren't limited to those coming from contiguous counties, but also people arriving from Puerto Rico, California and New York. They are recruited by "false pastors" posing as representatives of various religions to collect city benefits offered to those who serve and minister to those addicted to opioids.
"We are in communication with senators from Puerto Rico to evaluate what is happening there and here," said State Rep. Angel Cruz. "These 'pastors' bring people here to benefit from the funds provided by the government and then throw them out onto the streets. We identified this problem a while ago, but it is not until the Kenney administration that has gained importance."
Cruz said he will hold public hearings April 11 at City Hall to listen to the testimonies of the community and thus devise a plan of action. However, he said that the root of the problem lies in "welfare" laws and what is required of those who serve as representatives of people addicted to drugs.
Asteria Vives, a spokesperson for Home Quarters, an organization that works with people with addictions in that neighborhood, said that among the community of at least 200 individuals at "The Tracks," there is a lot of mistrust.
"They do not know who to trust," she said. "They trusted pastors in the past who abused their trust and left them with nothing, just the clothes on their back. So even if these people want to leave and recover [from their addictions] they cannot. They have nothing left but their addiction."
After Kenney's press conference, Conrail issued a statement that read: "Recently ... the City has cut off dialogue with Conrail and pursued a more adversarial approach. We continue to work with community organizations on this intractable social issue and, with their support, hope to move toward a more comprehensive solution soon."
Photo Credit: Rita Portela
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When Will the Sun Come?
Thursday's storm brought heavy rain and strong winds to our region, but when can we expect some sunshine? NBC10 meteorologist Tammie Souza has the details.
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4-Year-Old Girl Kidnapped in Delaware, Found Safe
Police in New Castle County are investigating the abduction of a 4-year-old girl.
Witnesses told police the little girl was snatched by a man driving a dark sedan with tinted windows while she was playing with friends in the Plum Run neighborhood in Pike Creek. It happened along the 4800 block of Sugar Plum Court around 7 p.m.
Police were stopping vehicles to search for the girl, who was found safe by a passerby in the area of Banning Park around 8:45 Thursday.
Police continue to search for the suspect described as a white man with dark hair.
Anyone with information is asked to call New Castle County Police at 302-573-2800.
Photo Credit: NBC10 Randy Gyllenhaal
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Montgomery County Business Has Roof Blown Off
A business in Montgomery County will be picking up the pieces Friday after strong storms ripped the roof off. NBC10's Drew Smith was there as damage was assessed.
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US Launches Airstrikes in Syria Following Chemical Attack
President Trump announced he ordered airstrikes in Syria following chemical attacks there. Late Thursday, local lawmakers reacted to the news. NBC10's Keith Jones reports.
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Gloomy Phillies Home Opener Then Sun Moves In
It will be a gloomy home opener for the Philadelphia Phillies, but then we're looking at the 80's for next week.
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Legionnaires' Disease Bacteria Causes Chesco School Closure
The presence of the bacteria that causes Legionnaires' Disease caused a Chester County high school to close Friday.
Kennett Consolidated School District superintendent Barry Tomasetti posted a letter to the schools website explaining how school officials discovered the potentially deadly bacteria.
"We are notifying you that during routine testing of the hot water systems at Kennett High School, a positive test result for legionella bacteria was confirmed," Tomasetti said.
No injuries were reported and the school began taking actions to get rid of the bacteria.
"In response to this test result, we have consulted with the Chester County Health Department and contracted with an environmental remediation firm to eliminate the bacteria," Tomasetti said. "As a proactive measure, we have discontinued use of the boiler room spigot where the positive sample was taken and as an additional precaution shut down all showers.
"According to the Health Department, the presence of the bacteria, which are commonly found in water, is no concern for alarm at this time. The Health Department officials stated that there are no confirmed reports of Legionnaires’ disease and the Health Department would not be issuing a public advisory at this time."
Legionnaires' disease is a lung infection named after a 1976 outbreak among people at an American Legion convention in Philadelphia. If contracted, legionella is rarely spread from person to person but rather by breathing in small droplets of water in the air that contain the bacteria, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
Photo Credit: Google Earth
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NJ Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting Girl, 10, for 2 Years
Police have arrested a New Jersey man who is accused of sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl for the past two years.
Luis Remache, of Hackensack, was arrested Wednesday in Paramus, according to officials from the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office. The 40-year-old faces charges of aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault by sexual contact and endangering the welfare of a child.
The Hackensack Police Department and Bergen County Prosecutor's office conducted a joint investigation Wednesday after the victim alleged that Remache had engaged in sexual contact with her for the past two years.
Remache is being held at the Bergen County Jail unti his arraignment Friday morning.
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