Hip hop legend DMX was the headliner at an Atlantic City concert that raised money for the Boys & Girls Club. NBC10's Drew Smith speaks to excited fans and Mayor Don Guardian about the concert's impact on Atlantic City.
DMX Headlines Free Concert in Atlantic City
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Muggy Weather Lingers Day After Powerful Storms
We start this muggy Friday morning with warmer temperatures as you should expect spot showers later in the day.
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Pool Supply Store Explodes When Car Crashes Into Storefront
The driver of a car died in an explosive crash early Friday when the vehicle crashed through the storefront of a pool supply store along Route 309 in Bucks County.
The car crossed three lanes of the road and into the front of Pool Pro in the 1600 block of North West End Boulevard, just south of Coopersburg about 1:30 a.m., emergency officials said.
Six people who lived in apartments above the business escaped before the flames spread. They wandered around as between 75 and 100 firefighters battled the blaze for a few hours.
The identity of the driver was not immediately known, nor was the cause of the crash in Richland Township.
The vehicle was destroyed in a fire that erupted after the crash, with more than 70 firefighters from Pennsylvania and New Jersey helping to extinguish the flames. Hazmat officials also chipped in as chemicals inside the store may have contributed to the initial intensity of the blaze.
The fire was under control by about 4:30, a fire official said.
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String of Arsons at Center City Apartment Buildings
ATF agents and city fire officials are investigating six arson fires in the last four weeks at The Sterling apartments on JFK Boulevard.
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Woman Shot In Crossfire While Waiting for Ride: Police
A woman was shot in the hand while waiting for a ride at North Broad Street and Olney Avenue early Friday, apparently caught in the crossfire of two men's gunfire.
The 41-year-old victim walked into nearby Einstein Hospital after being shot one time in the right wrist, police said.
The woman said she had been waiting for a SEPTA bus before deciding to take a taxi, police said. However, before she entered the car, two people started shooting at each other.
The busy intersection led police to multiple witnesses and one who claims they saw the shooting.
Police, however, have no description of the shooter and no motive.
Anyone with information about the incident should call the Northwest Detective Division at (215)686-3350.
Photo Credit: Google Street View
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Arsonist Keeps Setting Fires at Center City High-Rise
The sixth arson fire in the last month inside a Center City apartment building broke out about midnight Friday on the fifth-floor of the high-rise, and now federal agents along with the city fire marshal are investigating.
All of the fires at The Sterling, which encompasses the north side of John F. Kennedy Boulevard between 18th and 19th streets, have been started inside or near the trash rooms on the fifth, sixth or seventh floors, residents said.
A $10,000 reward is being offered by the Bureau of Alcohol, Firearms and Tobacco and the building's management company. The Sterling is 30 floors tall.
The ATF believes the arsonist is a resident.
"We do not have any reason to think this is an arsonist from outside the building," ATF spokeswoman Charlene Hennessy said Friday.
WATCH: Check back to this page at 3 p.m. for livestream of a press conference with ATF officials.
The first occurred July 13 when someone lit a shirt on fire in the hallway of the seventh floor. Another small fire was also set that night on the eighth floor, the ATF said. Resident Perry O'Hearn, who lives on the seventh floor, said another resident put out the seventh-floor fire before police arrived, but smoke set off the fire alarm.
The second and third arsons took place the following week, on July 20 and 21. On July 20, two small fires were set in trash rooms on the fifth and seventh floors. A fire on the sixth floor was set the following night.
O'Hearn blamed lax security at all of the buildings entrances and exits and said he believes a lack of cameras in the fire escapes and stairwells are thwarting investigators' efforts to find the firebug.
Another resident, Mayank Patel, who lives on the fifth floor, said the building feels secure.
"Actually, they have security and two people patrolling now," Patel said. "I don't know where they were tonight."
No one has been injured in any of the fires, but eight apartments have been damaged by water from sprinklers, the ATF said.
"We are committed to finding the perpetrators for these acts of arson, and grateful for the high level of cooperation we are receiving from the residents and management team at The Sterling," ATF Special Agent in Charge Sam Rabadi said in a statement. "We asking The Sterling residents and the public to provide any information they have."
The ATF tipline is (800)ATF-Fire.
Agents are holding a press conference at 3 p.m. to give more details, Hennessy said.
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South Jersey Still Soggy After Epic Floods
Parts of south New Jersey are still dealing with the aftermath of the historic flooding for the area.
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New Jersey Lagoons Contaminated
Officials are urging people in New Jersey to stay out of the lagoons after animals washed up dead. Now, officials are trying to determine what the unknown form of contamination is. NBC10's Ted Greenberg has the details.
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Weekend Forecast
If you have outdoor plans for the weekend, you're in luck! A beautiful weekend is in store for our region. NBC10 meteorologist Glenn "Hurricane" Schwartz has your forecast.
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Job Seekers Scope out Competition and Careers
While unemployment rates are high, some job-seekers admit that the search is daunting. NBC10's Erin Coleman caught up with some of those job hunters at the Convention Center.
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33rd Annual 'Muskifest' Kicks Off in Bethlehem
Lehigh Valley’s 33rd Annual Musikfest kicks off tonight with a performance from Santana and others at multiple venues.
The 10-day festival gets going today at 5 p.m. with a performance by Tim Harakal at the Hotel Bethlehem Platz. The events vary from dance performances to circus thrills and families of all ages are encouraged to attend.
A combination of local and out of state acts will lead up to the Latin rock band Santana at the PNC plaza. The gates open at 6:30 for the highly anticipated show beginning at 8:30.
Toby Keith, Father John Misty, and Aloe Blacc are just a few of the many performances taking place at Musikfest through Aug. 13.
For more information regarding the festival visit musikfest.org or check out their Facebook page.
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NBC's Chuck Todd Speaks on Mueller, Russia Investigation
After Robert Mueller impaneled a grand jury, many are asking what this means for the investigation into Russian involvement in the presidential election. NBC's Chuck Todd spoke on what a grand jury can be used for, and what it means for President Trump.
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President Trump in New Jersey for 'Working Vacation'
Reporters, traffic jams, and possible protests are what some New Jersey residents are expecting while President Trump is in town. The president will stay at his Bedminster golf course while the White House is under repair.
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Customers Feel Scammed by Delaware Consignment Shop
After some customers tried to sell items to a Newark consignment shop, they're now feeling scammed after the shop abruptly closed. NBC10's Tim Furlong has the story. Owners have set up an email address to reach them if you have questions.
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Welcome to Hurricane Season
Yes, it has been officially hurricane season since June 1st, but only now are we getting into the peak part of the season.
Photo Credit: Scott Kelly/NASA via Getty Images
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'Operation Maple Empire' Nets 19 Indictments in Trenton
A multi-agency drug bust operation in Trenton culminated with a Grand Jury handing down indictments of nineteen people, New Jersey Attorney General Christopher Porrino announced Friday.
Dubbed "Operation Maple Empire," the large scale investigation targeted the alleged leader of the drug ring, 42-year-old Shawn Davis of Trenton.
“We allege that Davis was a major heroin supplier, as revealed by the 358 bricks of heroin – or nearly 18,000 doses – seized from his car as he returned from a weekly drug run to Newark,” said Attorney General Porrino. “The allegations make clear that Davis was fueling a staggering amount of addiction each week, and by shutting him down, the (New Jersey) State Police and their partners undoubtedly saved lives.”
The charges Davis faces for leading the organization could carry a life sentence.
The state said Davis traveled to Newark at least once a week to obtain the drugs he would then supply to several dealers under him who would then distribute to lower drug dealers and into the community.
Also facing first degree charges in the indictments are 24-year-old Tracy Edwards, 37-year-old Tamica Freemand and 48-year-old William Holzendorf - all of Trenton.
Officials said Freeman was in the car with Davis when the two were stopped and arrested on May 10. The two allegedly had 358 bricks of heroin and $8,000 in the car. A search of Davis' home turned up 600 grams of cocaine. and a handgun, the state said.
The state accused Edwards as serving as one of the primary distributors under Davis.
In all, the state-police led bust seized more than 500 "bricks" or 25,000 doses of heroin along with three handguns and 2/3 a kilogram of cocaine.
“Davis and the members of this alleged ring profited from the illicit drug trade that has infected our communities and torn families apart,” said Colonel Rick Fuentes, Superintendent of the New Jersey State Police. “The indictments of these violent gang members represent another step towards preventing these highly addictive and potentially deadly opioids from reaching our neighborhoods.”
Photo Credit: Office of the NJ Attorney General
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NBC10 First Alert Weather: Weekend Beauty
It will be a beautiful weekend with highs in the 80s, sunny and dry.
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NBC10 Responds Smart Toys Warning
Do your kids have smart toys in their playroom? Well, the FBI has a warning for you. NBC10's Harry Hairston explains.
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Beer Gardens Benefit More Than Beer Lovers
More and more beer gardens are popping up across Philadelphia and NBC10s Drew Smith reports how they aren't just good for beer lovers.
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NBC10 First Alert Weather Passing Showers
We start this Saturday morning with cloudy and muggy conditions as morning showers pass through our region.
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