NBC10's Katy Zachry evaluates what President Trump is expected and being pressured to discuss with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
President Trump Meets Russian President Vladimir Putin
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Who the Green Thumbs Are at Citizens Bank Park
NBC10 takes you behind the scenes to learn what really goes on to keep Citizens Bank Park in such pristine condition.
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Police: Transgender People Targeted in Paintball Attack
Police are searching for suspects who they believe intentionally targeted transgender people with paintballs in Southwest Philadelphia.
Lt. John Walker says the suspects fired at a couple walking Thursday afternoon from a silver Infiniti. The woman was hit before the car drove away.
The car drove by and fired at people sitting on a porch at the Morris Home, a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center for transgender people on Woodland Avenue, a few minutes later. Walker says three people were hit, with welts on their bodies showing from the paintballs.
Police say this is the third attack on transgender people in the area this week.
The nonprofit organization that runs the Morris Home says in a statement they are doing everything possible to ensure the safety and well-being of those they support.
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NBC10 First Alert Weather Wet Friday
We start this Friday morning with foggy skies and showers, which are expected to clear up throughout the day. Plus, our 10 day on 10.
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Man Stabbed Overnight in Margate: Police
A stabbing at a Jersey Shore condo complex sent a man to the hospital early Friday morning, and no arrests were immediately made.
An unidentifed man suffered an injury to his chest at the complex along Ventnor Avenue. He was treated for a small cut and released from the hospital.
The incident occurred outside of Casablanca Condominiums at 9505 Ventnor Ave., a street that stretches through multiple of the New Jersey beach towns.
Police have since interviewed a possible suspect, but the motive of the assault remains unclear.
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Philly Renters Save By Staying Put, But Not Enough As
Philadelphia renters who renew their lease rather than move out save almost $4,000 a year, according to a new study by Zillow.
But elsewhere in cities across the country, renters save even more by staying put instead of moving to a new place.
In San Jose, Boston and San Francisco, renters who stayed in the same unit rather than move every year save approximately $9,000 a year on payments, the study found. In New York as well as Northern New Jersey, renters who renew save about $7,000 a year.
Across the United States, rent rates have increased. However, new-renter rates, verses renewed-renter rates, have increased by an even greater amount. From the year 2014 to 2015, new-renter rates rose by 5.6 percent while rates for those who renewed their lease increased by 3.6 percent, a two percent difference.
The percentages may not seem like much of a difference, but, in many cities across the country, the savings add up.
“In some of the hottest rental markets, where rents are still rising aggressively, continually renewing a lease can mean saving thousands of dollars,” Zillow chief economist Dr. Svenja Gudell said.
Over the past five years, renter households have increased by about four million as income rates are staying relatively flat.
“With the country in the middle of an affordability crisis, it’s important for renters to understand how much they can save if they renew their lease instead of finding a new rental,” Gudell said.
The millennial generation is a big part of the renting class. But while their incomes have remained largely stagnant, they are moving out regardless, according to Zillow. Millennials also appear to be renting longer than any group of renters before them.
“Renters have a decision to make almost every year – do they stay in the same place, or should they look for a new unit?” said Gudell. Zillow suggests it’s worth it for renters to stick it out for a few more years.
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Montco Honors Outgoing Chief Deputy, Swears in Replacement
A ceremony was held at the Norristown Courthouse on Thursday to honor the transition of the Montgomery County Chief Deputy position.
Outgoing chief T. Michael Beaty is leaving the department to become the Tredyffrin Township Police Department’s superintendent.
During his 18-month tenure, he was responsible for facilitating the acquisition of new technology, introducing improved safety standards, and planning the logistics around high profile hearings such as comedian Bill Cosby and former Attorney General Kathleen Kane.
"Since coming to the Sheriff’s Office in January 2016, it is my belief that we have made huge strides in the professionalism and readiness of the men and women that serve this County so diligently," Beaty said.
The ceremony was held by Montgomery County Sheriff Sean P. Kilkenny, who had nothing but praise for the exiting chief.
"Chief Beaty has made a permanent impact on our office due to his incredible leadership and experience and he will be missed," said Kilkenny.
The position is being filled by longtime Montgomery County employee, Lieutenant Adam T. Berry.
After entering the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office as a deputy in 2000, he has been promoted to various positions in the Civil Divison, and Transportation and Detention Division over his 17 year career.
"Chief Berry has an impeccable track record and is highly regarded among his peers," added Sheriff Kilkenny. "I am confident that he will do a great job while keeping continuity in our organization, since there has been some leadership turnover within the past few years."
Along with his impeccable list of experience as an officer, Berry is a Montco resident, and graduate of the Montgomery County Police Academy.
"I am honored and excited to have the opportunity to lead such dedicated men and women," Berry said. "I know we will all continue to work as a team to serve the citizens of Montgomery County."
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Noose Found Hanging From Tree in Center City
A noose was found hanging from a tree Friday morning outside of the former Graduate Hospital complex in Southwest Center City.
A witness notified a security guard with Penn Medicine, which operates medical facilities in the complex, after finding the rope about 10 a.m.
The noose was placed on the limb of a tree located at 18th and Lombard streets. Police said they initially don't believe it was directed at any individual.
Investigators said Friday evening that surveillance cameras captured a white man throwing the rope into the tree. The man then began walking west on Lombard with an African-American man. The two appear to be talking as they walked. Detectives are now trying to identify the men and question them.
It's the second time in two weeks that a noose has appeared in Center City.
Last week, the New York Times reported an employee at the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia made a noose and showed it to an African American co-worker, who then reported the incident.
Philadelphia’s Southwest Detectives Division took down the noose late Friday morning.
Mayor Jim Kenney and Rue Landau, executive director of the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations, issued a joint statement condemning the act.
"These symbols of hate and racially-motivated violence have no place in Philadelphia - our residents and visitors should not have to witness such abhorrent incidents in public or private settings," the statement said in part.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the Philadelphia Police Department at (215)-686-3388.
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Holiday Week Business Boom at the Jersey Shore
Business is booming at the Jersey Shore even after the holiday weekend. NBC10's Ted Greenberg has details from Sea Isle City.
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Hauling Away Hunger in Philadelphia
During a critical time of year, hundreds of families got the gift of food. NBC10's Erin Colman explains how non-profits struggle to keep up with need as donations run low.
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Allentown Basketball Courts Shut Down
3 of the 4 basketball rims at an Allentown Park have been removed after a series of noise complaints, but some residents think the measure is leaving kids without a summer activity. NBC10's Randy Gyllenhaal has the story.
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Delaware Real Estate Rush
Delaware is known for its low property tax and it's lack of a sales tax, but one tax is going up and could hurt your wallet even more. NBC10's Tim Furlong has details.
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NBC10 Responds: Broke and Broken Hearted
In this NBC10 Responds, Reporter Harry Hairston gives us a warning about how your love for a pet could be used against you.
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Teen Killed, Another Hurt in Norristown Shooting
A 16-year-old boy is dead and another is recovering in a hospital after they were shot along a Norristown, Pennsylvania street, prosecutors said.
The shooting happened just after 6:30 p.m. Thursday along the 600 block of Chain Street.
Jordan Scott, 16, died at Mercy Suburban Hospital, Montgomery County prosecutors said. A 17-year-old boy remains at Paoli Hospital. His condition was not released.
Norristown police and county detectives are investigating. Anyone with information is asked to call 610-270-0977.
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Water Contamination Worries Stop Gas Pipeline Construction
Fears over water contamination prompted Sunoco Pipeline LP to suspend construction of its new underground liquid natural gas line in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
Twelve residents in West Whiteland and Uwchlan townships reported problems with water coming from private wells starting Monday, a Sunoco Pipeline spokesman said Friday. Some had water service interrupted while others said water from the tap was murky.
The energy company offered bottled water and hotel rooms to the families affected, the official said. They also tested 20 private wells for contamination and are waiting for full results.
The Mariner East 2 pipeline will carry 275,000 barrels liquid natural gas a day from Ohio and western Pennsylvania to a processing facility in Marcus Hook, Delaware County. The 20-inch pipe and a second 16-inch line cuts through 23.6 miles of land in Chester County and 11.4 miles in Delaware County, county planners say. The pipeline has been the subject of ire and protest across the state.
Crews were conducting horizontal drilling Monday when the water issue began, Sunoco said. The company plans to resume construction on Saturday.
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Parking Along Stretch of South St. Being Traded for New Lane
Late night parking along a stretch of South Street in Philadelphia is about to get a lot harder starting this weekend.
Curbside parking on the north side of South Street between 6th and 2nd streets will be barred between midnight and 3 a.m. every Friday, Saturday and Sunday through the fall.
The open spaces will be used as a lane for police and other public safety vehicles. Those who don't move their car will likely have it towed away by the Philadelphia Parking Authority.
The pilot program was developed by the South Street Headhouse District community organization, Philadelphia police and the PPA.
"We don’t want it to be over congested and we want traffic to flow and public safety to allow vehicles through and keeps people moving," said Michael Harris from the South Street Headhouse District.
A second phase of the pilot will be implemented in two weeks and will change metered parking times on both sides of South Street.
Metered parking will slide from 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. to 11 a.m. - midnight. Motorcycle and scooter parking will move from 4th to 6th street.
With many bars, shops and live music venues, South Street is often filled with large crowds on the weekend. There have also been assaults, large brawls and even shootings in that area.
Ken Silver, owner of Jim's Steaks, believes the change will help police better manage crowds.
"I think it will actually help business," he said Friday.
Neighbor David Kern, who has lived on South for 20 years, called the change a "smart move."
"The street is clogged up, non-moving traffic," Kern said. "The fire department, the police, they can’t get down the street. It’s a safety issue."
Visitors from out of the city, like Jada Davis from King of Prussia, aren't happy with the change.
"I can see people fighting over parking spots and it getting worse," she said.
Officials said they'll be looking for the public's feedback on the pilot as they determine whether to make the change permanent. People can share their thoughts by sending an email to info@southstreet.com.
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Can Water Ice Turn Around a Neighborhood?
Siddiq Moore's hoping a little water ice can help revitalize the 60th Street corridor in West Philadelphia. He's built his new shop in a place others avoid. And the move is catching attention from one lawmaker. NBC10's Brandon Hudson reports.
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NBC10 First Alert Weather: Hot Saturday, Nice Sunday
The weekend is going to start out hot, but then get much more comfortable by Sunday. NBC10 First Alert Weather Chief Meteorologist Tammie Souza has your most accurate forecast.
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G-20 Hello's: World's Most Powerful Greeting Each Other
Saying those initial hello's is never the most fun part of a social gathering. And for the world's most powerful leaders at the geopolitical equivalent of a work party — the G-20 summit in Hamburg, Germany — a little awkwardness was to be expected. Throw in the unsettled state of current affairs between the United States and Russia, President Donald Trump and German Prime Minister Angela Merkel, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin and, well, everyone, and you get the picture. Here's a compilation of greetings between world leaders and Merkel at the start of the summit Friday.
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Body Found Burned Near Philadelphia Garbage Plant
The body of a man was found burned near a garbage processing plant in the Bridesburg section of Philadelphia early Saturday and police believe he may have been shot numerous times as well.
Identification for the man was left near the body, and officers said he apparently was from the Fairhill section of North Philadelphia. But police did not immediately identify him.
Officers found the victim in the middle of 2900 Orthodox Street after responding to the report of a fire. Shell casings found around the body suggest the victim was also shot as many as eight times, but the investigation is still ongoing.
The body was near a garbage facility, which continued to operate as detectives and crime scene analysts processed the scene. The man was processed dead about 5:30 a.m.
Check back for more details on this breaking story as they become known.
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