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Cosby Jury: A look At What To Expect During Selection

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A crucial phase of comedian Bill Cosby's sex assault trial starts Monday when lawyers gather in Pittsburgh to pick the jury that will weigh his case.

The jury must decide if the 79-year-old actor drugged and molested a Temple University women's basketball team manager at his home near Philadelphia in 2004.

Trial consultant Howard Varinsky believes lawyers will be on guard for celebrity worshippers or jurors who may want to serve to write a book.

Cosby calls the encounter with accuser Andrea Constand consensual. The felony charge carries a potential 10-year prison term, but Cosby is also focused on the court of public opinion. On the eve of jury selection, he told a talk radio host last week that he hopes to clear his name and resume his stand-up comedy career.

Cosby said he does not expect to testify because of fears he would misspeak during cross-examination.

Montgomery County Judge Steven O'Neill will sequester the jury during the estimated two-week trial because of the frenzied media coverage expected. Jurors will be about 300 miles from home, across the state in suburban Philadelphia.

The trial starts June 5. One other accuser will be allowed to testify for prosecutors who hope to show that Cosby's encounter with Constand was not accidental but part of a broader pattern of sexual misconduct.

The Associated Press does not typically identify people who say they are sexual assault victims unless they grant permission, which Constand has done.

A run-down of what to expect as a dozen jurors and six alternates are selected:

Q: Why is the jury being picked in Pittsburgh?

A: Cosby's lawyers sought an outside jury because the case had been a flash point in the 2015 race for Montgomery County district attorney. Former prosecutor Bruce Castor, the Republican candidate, had declined to charge Cosby a decade earlier. First Assistant District Attorney Kevin Steele, a Democrat whose office had reopened the case, attacked Castor over the Cosby case in campaign ads.

Q: What will it be like to serve on the jury?

A: In a rare move, the jury will be sequestered near the courthouse in Norristown, some 300 miles away from their homes. Court officers will keep close tabs on their cellphone use, TV time and reading material, given the huge media coverage the case will bring. The trial is expected to last about two weeks, but could go longer if rebuttal witnesses are called or the jury struggles to reach a verdict.

Q: What type of jurors will the defense seek?

A: The defense will likely seek jurors who are black, male, older and perhaps celebrity worshippers, in the view of jury consultant Howard Varinksy, who advised prosecutors in the murder trials of Scott Peterson, who was convicted of murdering his pregnant wife, Timothy McVeigh and others. Black jurors may be more willing to doubt police and prosecutors, while older jurors may blame the victim for being in the married Cosby's home, he said. Celebrity worshippers may be sympathetic or try to form a connection to the star, relating to the fact they once saw them in a store or come from the same hometown or have children the same age.

Q: How about the prosecution?

A: Younger jurors may have more modern views of sexual assault cases, especially those, like Cosby's, that involve acquaintance situations or a delay in contacting police. Varinsky expects about one in four jurors to say they or someone close to them has been the victim of a sexual assault. Those individuals would likely be dismissed by the judge.

Q: How much leeway does each side have to pick jurors?

A: Either side can ask the judge to strike a potential juror for cause, without it counting against them. That might include jurors who admit having a biased view of the case, or have a hardship _ a medical condition, family obligation or financial or job situation _ that prevents them from serving. After that, each side can strike seven jurors and three alternates without cause, simply because they sense they fear they would hurt their sides.

Q: Will the jurors be identified?

A: Judge Steven O'Neill plans to keep the jurors' names private. However, the press will be covering the proceedings, reporting on both the nature of the arguments over jury selection and the willingness of people to serve in the high-profile case.

Q: What should I watch for?

A: The elements to watch for include:

-Jurors too eager to serve in a celebrity case. Some may even hope to write a book afterward, if past cases are any guide.

-Can the parties find 18 people without strong feelings about the case or Cosby's career? Do they express fond memories of benevolent TV dad Cliff Huxtable or cartoon character Fat Albert? Or are they bitter about Cosby's scolding of the young black community?

-Is the jury pool familiar with the scores of other Cosby accusers? Are people being truthful if they say they're not, given the widespread media coverage?

-What's the final breakdown in terms of men/women; old/young; black/white/other? gay/straight? (Cosby is 79, black, long-married, a father of five, American and a career entertainer. Trial accuser Andrea Constand is 43, white, single, gay, Canadian and a basketball professional-turned-massage therapist.)

-Will politics come into play, subtly or not? Given sex assault allegations raised against President Donald Trump, and his vulgar comments caught on tape about grabbing women, will lawyers try to glean the jurors' political leanings?

Q: Will jurors hear from Cosby during the trial?

A: Cosby told an interviewer this past week that he does not expect to testify, given his fear of wading into trouble while trying to be truthful during cross-examination.



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Couple Says They Found Note Signed by Serial Killer in Family Bible

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A South Jersey family is revealing their unexpected connection to a notorious serial killer with ties to Philadelphia. After watching NBC10's earlier report on serial killer H.H. Holmes, they decided to reveal a handwritten note they claim was signed by Holmes that they found in their family Bible. NBC10 investigative reporter George Spencer has the preview for tonight's story on NBC10 News at 11.

 

Pregnant Woman Found Dead in Suspicious North Philly Fire

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Authorities say a pregnant woman was found dead in a North Philadelphia fire that appears to be suspicious in origin.

Police said the blaze at the home in the 2100 block of West Susquehanna Avenue was reported shortly after 7:30 a.m. Sunday.

Fire department responders reported finding a 35-year-old woman who was five months pregnant in a second-floor bedroom. She was pronounced dead shortly after 8 a.m. Sunday. Her name isn't immediately released.

Police said the fire marshal had determined that the blaze was suspicious in origin. There's no word on the cause. No arrests were immediately announced.


Police Find Body of Unidentified Male in Delaware River

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Officials found the body of an unidentified male in the Delaware River in the Torresdale section of Philadelphia Sunday afternoon.

The body was discovered in the water around 4 p.m. near the Linden Avenue Boat Ramp.

A 16-year-old boy had gone missing in the area two days ago. Police say the boy went swimming in the Delaware River near Linden Avenue with three other people around 10:15 p.m. Friday. The three other people returned to the banks of the river but the 16-year-old never made it to shore, prompting a search.

Police have not yet revealed the identity of the person they found Sunday or whether or not he is the missing teen.

This story is developing. Check back for updates.

Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing in West Chester

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A small plane made an emergency landing in Chester County Sunday afternoon.
The plane landed near Rt. 322 and Frank Road in West Chester, Pennsylvania around 2 p.m.

Pat Poole told NBC10 she was at her granddaughter’s softball game at Copeland School Park nearby when she saw the plane coming down low. She then heard a crashing noise, walked up over a hill where she was sitting and found the plane on the ground in a grassy area. The pilot was out of the aircraft, uninjured, according to Poole.

Poole told NBC10 the left wing of the plane clipped a telephone pole, bringing down wires. There was also gas leaking from the plane. No one was hurt during the incident however. Police and firefighters responded to the scene. 

Rt. 322 was closed between Copeland School Road and Frank Road. It was later reopened.




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Army Lt. Proposes to Wilmington U Grad During Commencement

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A great day became even greater for a Wilmington University graduate after her boyfriend who is serving in the U.S. Army proposed to her on stage moments after she received her diploma. 

Loveleigh Dey Goode, 25, of Wilmington, Delaware walked on stage at the Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington for the Wilmington University Commencement Sunday. After taking her diploma she saw a familiar face walk towards her: her boyfriend of three years, U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Artist Jones, 31.

Goode told NBC10 she had thought Jones was still at his Army base in Germany. But it wasn’t the only surprise for her. Cameras rolled as Jones got down on one knee and proposed to her, causing the crowd to applaud and cheer. Goode told NBC10 Jones had planned everything with Wilmington University.

“I guess everyone knew about it except me,” she said while laughing.

Goode, who plans on pursuing her master’s degree and doctoral degree, said she met Jones in North Carolina while she was working at a coffee shop where he was studying. The two have been dating and traveling with one another ever since. Goode shared the keys to their successful relationship.

“I feel like communication, understanding and compromise are three things,” she said.

The couple already have a wedding date set for September in Wilmington, Delaware. Congratulations Loveleigh and Artist!



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Man in Critical Condition After Officer Uses Taser: Police

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A man is in the hospital following a confrontation with police in North Philadelphia early Sunday evening.

Investigators say 39th District officers responded to a report of a domestic assault on the 3100 block of North 24th Street shortly after 6 p.m. When they arrived they approached an unidentified man and placed him under arrest. The man allegedly became combative and police were unable to handcuff him.

At least one of the officers used a taser on the man and he fell and became unresponsive, according to investigators. Police say the officers performed CPR on him until more responders arrived. The responders revived the man and transported him to Temple University Hospital where he is currently in critical condition.

Northwest Detectives are investigating the incident.

Man Dead, 2 Women, 1 Child Hurt in Multi-Vehicle Crash

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A man was killed and two women as well as a boy were injured in a multi-vehicle crash in the Juniata section of Philadelphia Sunday night.

Police say the unidentified man was driving a white Honda eastbound on the 900 block of E. Hunting Park Avenue at a high speed at 8:15 p.m. when he lost control of the vehicle and crashed into four other vehicles.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene at 8:20 p.m. A woman inside a black Honda as well as another woman and a boy in a Silver Chevrolet were all taken to local hospitals and placed in stable condition.


Restaurant Employee Insults Police Officer

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An employee at a New Jersey restaurant was fired for leaving a message on a receipt that insulted a police officer who was eating there, according to the owner.

A photo was posted on social media showing the words “cops,” “pigs,” and “puercos” on a receipt at Romanelli’s Garden Café in Galloway, New Jersey. “Puerco” means "pig" in Spanish.

The owner of Romanelli’s posted a message on Facebook addressing the receipt. He confirmed that an employee wrote the message and gave it to a police officer. The owner apologized and said his business supports police. He also told Facebook users in the replies that the employee responsible for the message was fired.


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Couple Says Note Found in Bible Is Signed by Serial Killer

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A New Jersey couple is speaking out after they say they found a handwritten note signed by America’s first serial killer inside a family Bible.

Claire Fanelle told NBC10 she was cleaning out her mother’s old books when she stumbled upon a well-worn Bible.

“The Bible was in a box I was going through,” she said. “We just assumed that it was an interesting Bible.”

As Fanelle’s son read the newspapers stuffed inside, she came across an inscription. It was a note signed with the distinctive signature of notorious serial killer H.H. Holmes, a man who admitted to killing at least 27 people in the 19th century but then changed the number of victims to two.

“And the two of us look at each other like, ‘This is weird,’” Fanelle said.

Fanelle had watched NBC10’s recent report on the family members of Holmes who had exhumed his body at the Yeadon cemetery. They’re trying to verify family lore that Holmes somehow swindled out of his own execution at the Moyamensing Prison in South Philadelphia.

The Bible Fanelle found belonged to the first cousin of her great grandfather, Father Patrick J. Dailey, a Catholic priest at the turn of the century.

Church records indicate Dailey worked at the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary church around the corner from the site of the old prison. Fanelle believes Father Dailey ministered to inmates awaiting execution, including Holmes.

“When he came to walk him to the gallows he probably handed him the Bible back with that inscription in it,” Fanelle said.

That inscription, written in the heavy lettering of Holmes, may provide new clues about Holmes.

“It says, ‘Dear Father Dailey, I must write and make you know the kind feelings I have for you,’” Claire's husband Larry Fanelle said.

The middle of the note is indecipherable. It then concludes with, “I need your prayers after my death. With all of my heart – HH Holmes, May 7. 1896.”

May 7, 1896 was the day of Holmes’ execution.

While Holmes was widely regarded as remorseless, the Fanelle family believes the handwritten letter reveals something unexpected.

“That letter kind of turns around and says, ‘Wait a minute. At the 11th hour he was remorseful,’” Larry Fanelle said. “And he asked for forgiveness.”

Filmmaker and Holmes expert John Borowski told the NBC10 Investigators he’s confident that the inscription was written by Holmes.

“This artifact is definitely an important true crime artifact,” Borowski said.
Borowski doubts Holmes was truly reformed however.

“At that point, on the day of your execution, isn’t it a little too late to ask for forgiveness or your soul to be reprieved from eternal damnation when you’ve basically killed men, women and children?” Borowski asked.

The Fanelles are left with an unexpected artifact from one of the country’s most famous mysteries and a sense that Father Dailey situated them on the right side of history.

“I’ll say I’m glad I’m related on this side,” Claire Fanelle said. “Rather than on the other side.”

Couple Says They Found Note Signed by Serial Killer in Family Bible

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A South Jersey family is revealing their unexpected connection to a notorious serial killer with ties to Philadelphia. After watching NBC10's earlier report on serial killer H.H. Holmes, they decided to reveal a handwritten note they claim was signed by Holmes that they found in their family Bible. NBC10 investigative reporter George Spencer has the preview for tonight's story on NBC10 News at 11.

 

Suspect in Attack on Army Veteran Maintains Innocence

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A suspect in an attack of an Army veteran and the theft of his service dog in New York is speaking out, claiming he had nothing to do with the crime.

Police say former Army Ranger Robert Lebron, 40, was on Valentine Avenue and East 49th Street in the Fordham section of the Bronx back on May 14 when two men punched him and then stole his dog who helped him with his PTSD. The dog is still missing.

Police named Philadelphia native Brian Cohen as well as a second man as suspects in the attack and robbery. After seeing the police report however, Cohen spoke to NBC10 and maintained his innocence.

"I don't know if they're saying I'm the guy that attacked him. I don't know if they're saying I'm the guy that took the dog. I don't know if they said I'm the guy standing there," Cohen said. "I'm not any one of the three. I was in Philadelphia on Mother's Day with my mother."

While he claimed he wasn't involved in the attack or theft, Cohen also told NBC10 he knows Lebron.

"This is just a beef that goes back with me and him in regards to a female," Cohen said. "I'm not avoiding anybody. As soon as I heard the story I called channel 4 up. Here's my address. You can send police, a camera man, anybody you want. I'm not hiding."

Cohen also claimed the last time he saw Lebron was the day after Easter.

Police described the second suspect in the incident as a man standing 5-foot-5 and weighing 180 pounds wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt, dark pants and dark shoes.

Anyone with information on the attack is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 800-577-TIPS. 



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Couple: Bible Note Is Signed by Serial Killer H.H. Holmes

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A New Jersey couple is speaking out after they say they found a handwritten note signed by America’s first serial killer inside a family Bible.

Claire Fanelle told NBC10 she was cleaning out her mother’s old books when she stumbled upon a well-worn Bible.

“The Bible was in a box I was going through,” she said. “We just assumed that it was an interesting Bible.”

As Fanelle’s son read the newspapers stuffed inside, she came across an inscription. It was a note signed with the distinctive signature of notorious serial killer H.H. Holmes, a man who admitted to killing at least 27 people in the 19th century but then changed the number of victims to two.

“And the two of us look at each other like, ‘This is weird,’” Fanelle said.

Fanelle had watched NBC10’s recent report on the family members of Holmes who had exhumed his body at the Yeadon cemetery. They’re trying to verify family lore that Holmes somehow swindled out of his own execution at the Moyamensing Prison in South Philadelphia.

The Bible Fanelle found belonged to the first cousin of her great grandfather, Father Patrick J. Dailey, a Catholic priest at the turn of the century.

Church records indicate Dailey worked at the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary church around the corner from the site of the old prison. Fanelle believes Father Dailey ministered to inmates awaiting execution, including Holmes.

“When he came to walk him to the gallows he probably handed him the Bible back with that inscription in it,” Fanelle said.

That inscription, written in the heavy lettering of Holmes, may provide new clues about Holmes.

“It says, ‘Dear Father Dailey, I must write and make you know the kind feelings I have for you,’” Claire's husband Larry Fanelle said.

The middle of the note is indecipherable. It then concludes with, “I need your prayers after my death. With all of my heart – HH Holmes, May 7. 1896.”

May 7, 1896 was the day of Holmes’ execution.

While Holmes was widely regarded as remorseless, the Fanelle family believes the handwritten letter reveals something unexpected.

“That letter kind of turns around and says, ‘Wait a minute. At the 11th hour he was remorseful,’” Larry Fanelle said. “And he asked for forgiveness.”

Filmmaker and Holmes expert John Borowski told the NBC10 Investigators he’s confident that the inscription was written by Holmes.

“This artifact is definitely an important true crime artifact,” Borowski said.
Borowski doubts Holmes was truly reformed however.

“At that point, on the day of your execution, isn’t it a little too late to ask for forgiveness or your soul to be reprieved from eternal damnation when you’ve basically killed men, women and children?” Borowski asked.

The Fanelles are left with an unexpected artifact from one of the country’s most famous mysteries and a sense that Father Dailey situated them on the right side of history.

“I’ll say I’m glad I’m related on this side,” Claire Fanelle said. “Rather than on the other side.”

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 

Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing in West Chester: A small plane made an emergency landing in Chester County Sunday afternoon. The plane landed near Rt. 322 and Frank Road in West Chester, Pennsylvania around 2 p.m. Pat Poole told NBC10 she was at her granddaughter’s softball game at Copeland School Park nearby when she saw the plane coming down low. She then heard a crashing noise, walked up over a hill where she was sitting and found the plane on the ground in a grassy area. The pilot was out of the aircraft, uninjured, according to Poole. Poole told NBC10 the left wing of the plane clipped a telephone pole, bringing down wires. There was also gas leaking from the plane. No one was hurt during the incident however. Rt. 322 was closed between Copeland School Road and Frank Road. It was later reopened.

    YOUR FIRST ALERT FORECAST  

    It's a wet start to the work week on Monday. Heavy downpours are expected at times. High Temp: 70 degrees.  Get your full NBC10 First Alert forecast here.

    WHAT YOU MISSED YESTERDAY

    Husband, Wife, Grandson Die in House Fire: Loved ones are mourning a husband, wife and their grandson who died in a fire at a two-story row home in Philadelphia's Overbrook neighborhood. The fire started inside a home on the 5400 block of Diamond Street shortly before 5 a.m. Sunday. Cliff Hickman, 84, his wife Annie Hickman, 70, their 30-year-old grandson Tyreke Johnson, and a 19-year-old man were all inside at the time. Neighbors were awoken by the smell of smoke and the sound of screams as the fire spread inside the house. Firefighters arrived at the home and were able to bring the flames under control. Both Annie Hickman and Johnson were pronounced dead at the scene. Cliff Hickman was taken to Presbyterian Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 8:37 a.m. The 19-year-old man was also taken to the Lankenau Medical Center where he is in stable condition.

    AROUND THE WORLD

    Trump: Fight Against Terror a 'Battle Between Good and Evil': Demanding Middle East leaders combat a "crisis of Islamic extremism" emanating from their homelands, President Donald Trump tried to revise his previous anti-Muslim rhetoric while recasting the fight against terrorism as a "battle between good and evil" instead of a clash between the West and Islam. Trump's address Sunday was the centerpiece of his two-day visit to Saudi Arabia, his first stop overseas as president. During a meeting of more than 50 Arab and Muslim leaders, he sought to chart a new course for America's role in the region, one aimed squarely at eliminating terrorism, with less focus on promoting human rights and democratic reforms.

      TODAY'S TALKER

      Restaurant Employee Leaves Message on Receipt Insulting Police Officer: An employee at a New Jersey restaurant was fired for leaving a message on a receipt that insulted a police officer who was eating there, according to the owner. A photo was posted on social media showing the words “cops,” “pigs,” and “puercos” on a receipt at Romanelli’s Garden Café in Galloway, New Jersey. “Puerco” means "pig" in Spanish. The owner of Romanelli’s posted a message on Facebook addressing the receipt. He confirmed that an employee wrote the message and gave it to a police officer. The owner apologized and said his business supports police. He also told Facebook users in the replies that the employee responsible for the message was fired.

      SPORTS SPOT

      Phillies Lose to Pirates: The Phillies lost 0 to 1 against the Pittsburgh Pirates.  Get your full sports news at CSNPhilly.

      PHOTO OF THE DAY

      See more Top News Photos here.

      THROUGH IGER'S EYES

      @napatsamick captured this cool photo of a bird in the sky.

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

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      A LITTLE SWEETENER 

      Army Lt. Proposes to Wilmington U Grad During Commencement: A great day became even greater for a Wilmington University graduate after her boyfriend who is serving in the U.S. Army proposed to her on stage moments after she received her diploma. Loveleigh Dey Goode, 25, of Wilmington, Delaware walked on stage at the Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington for the Wilmington University Commencement Sunday. After taking her diploma she saw a familiar face walk towards her: her boyfriend of three years, U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Artist Jones, 31. Goode told NBC10 she had thought Jones was still at his Army base in Germany. But it wasn’t the only surprise for her. Cameras rolled as Jones got down on one knee and proposed to her, causing the crowd to applaud and cheer. Goode told NBC10 Jones had planned everything with Wilmington University. Read more.


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      Helicopter Hovering Over Ground Crashes, Rolls at NJ Airport

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      A helicopter that was hovering a few feet over the ground at an airport crashed Saturday and rolled onto its side, police said. 

      Neither of the two men inside were injured, police said. Linden Airport Director Paul Dudly said the victims were an instructor and student.  

      Linden police said only minor damage was reported. 

      The helicopter was a Robinson R22, the FAA said. The FAA said it will investigate. 



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      'Severely Battered' Trooper Shoots Boyfriend: Police

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      An off-duty Delaware trooper shot her boyfriend during a domestic incident overnight.

      New Castle County and Delaware State police responded to a home in Pike Creek around 11:15 p.m. Sunday after the trooper called 911, state police said.

      Officers and troopers found the off-duty trooper "severely battered" and the man with a gunshot wound to his chest, investigators said.

      Doctors treated each person for their injuries. Their conditions weren’t disclosed as of Monday morning.

      It was unclear if there were any previous domestic incidents at the home, police said. The couple were home alone at the time.

      No word what, if any, charges could be filed. 



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      Looking for Free (and SUPER Cheap) Summer Fun?

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      This week, NBC10 looks into free and super cheap summer activities throughout the area.

      Concerts are a popular summer activity, and multiple locations are providing them for free.

      May 22, World Café Live Philadelphia will be hosting Monday Jazz Jam at 5:30 p.m. June 17, July 22, August 19 and September 16 at 40th and Walnut in Philadelphia, there is free admission to free outdoor concerts, acitivities and giveaways. There will be free samples of Ben and Jerry’s, Honeygrow and free cold brew coffee from Saxbys.

      On July 4, Mary J. Blige will headline Wawa Welcome America along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. The festival runs multiple days and features plenty of free fun.

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      Media in Delaware County, Pennsylvania has many free concerts all throughout the summer.

      The Philadelphia area also has many free attractions and tours, so feel free to travel around.

      Visit the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, Congress Hall, the Rocky Statue and steps, LOVE and AMOR sculptures and Philadelphia’s Historic District’s "Once Upon a Nation Storytelling Benches."

      Free, and SUPER cheap, Philadelphia art and culture events are also very affordable.

      Spruce Street Harbor Park and Summerfest at the Blue Cross RiverRink provide for walking around in the summer air, swinging on hammocks and buying snacks. The Park and Rink are free entry.

      At Race Street Pier there are free yoga classes every day of the week.

      The Philadelphia Museum of Art allows visitors to Pay-What-You-Wish every Wednesday after 5 p.m.

      Camden County has over 100 free events taking place including free concerts, exercise events and shows for toddlers, and in South Philly, Smith Playground and its playhouse are free as well. 



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      Lawmakers Look to Regulate Daily Fantasy Sports Sites

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      Lawmakers in New Jersey are set to vote on legislation to regulate and tax daily fantasy sports.

      The Democrat-led Assembly is scheduled to vote Monday on a bill that would impose a quarterly fee of 10.5 percent of gross revenues on daily fantasy sports providers.

      The measure calls for the Division of Consumer Affairs to issue permits to fantasy sports operators including casino licensees and racetracks.

      The sponsors of the legislation say it doesn't limit small-scale season-long fantasy sports activities conducted among family and friends.

      Senators have advanced a different bill that imposes a 9.25 percent tax rate on daily fantasy sports companies' gross revenue.

      New York enacted legislation last year to tax revenue from the games. Nearly a dozen states regulate the games.

      Disruptive Man in Trump Hat Delays NJ-Bound Flight: United

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      A United Airlines flight from Shanghai that was headed for Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey was delayed for hours because a passenger allegedly refused to get out of another traveler's seat while boarding, the airline said. 

      United said the man, who was wearing a bright red "Make America Great Again" hat, grew increasingly disruptive when crew members tried to get him to move out of the other flier's seat as they boarded the aircraft in Shanghai Sunday.

      According to a man whose father was on the flight, the man in the hat asked to be upgraded to first class, and when that wasn't done, he went to the back of the plane and would not let anyone else sit in his row. All passengers had to de-plane while local officials dealt with the matter.

      The man "eventually left the aircraft on his own accord," United said. Fellow passengers greeted him with shouts of "Lock him up!" when he was escorted off the plane.

      The flight left Shanghai three hours late and had to make an unscheduled stop in San Francisco to recrew, according to the airline.

      United thanked its customers for their patience and its staff for its professionalism throughout the ordeal.



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      Bill's Blog: Wet Start to the Work Week

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      NBC10 First Alert Weather meteorologist Bill Henley looks at a damp and dreary start to the work week and toward the Memorial Day Weekend forecast.

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