Road crews are out on the roads after stormy weather overnight knocked out power for thousands of customers. NBC10's Aundrea Cline-Thomas has more.
Storm Damage Causes Power Outages
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Beachgoers Find Baby Fox in Sea Isle
Everyone wants to be at the Jersey Shore in the summer-- including a baby fox. Take a look at the cute critter found on the beach this week.
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Drilling Resumes on Controversial Sunoco Pipeline
Drilling operations on the embattled Sunoco Mariner East 2 Pipeline have been allowed to resume in 16 of 55 locations, according to a ruling issued Friday by a Pennsylvania environmental judge.
The order came down less than two weeks after the state Environmental Hearing Board halted horizontal directional drilling associated with pipeline construction after residents complained their water supply was tainted with non-toxic bentonite clay.
A hearing is set for Wednesday to determine the future of pipeline construction throughout Pennsylvania.
Last week, Chester County residents gathered during an emergency preparedness meeting to discuss worst case scenarios should the pipeline spill or explode. Some attendees called the 350-mile project “horrifying” while others questioned their ability to detect spillage of a colorless and odorless liquid.
Mariner East 2 will carry natural liquid gas to a refinery in Delaware County along an existing corridor previously built for Mariner East 1 Pipeline. Sunoco estimated the combined projects will generate 15,000 jobs a year and contribute $62 million in taxes over the two-year construction period.
“These projects will sustain 300 to 400 permanent jobs and contribute at least $100 million annually to the Pennsylvania economy,” the company said on its website.
Mariner East 2 will run through portions of Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio.
On Thursday, Gov. Tom Wolf called pipelines essential for living “the life we want to live.” The Sierra Club countered by demanding a full stop of construction citing environmental concerns.
“We demand that the governor halt construction of the Mariner East 2 and all other pipeline projects in the state until a full environmental review of these projects and related gas infrastructure has been completed as required by the Pennsylvania State Constitution,” the environmental group said a statement.
Sunoco told NBC10 on Wednesday that it is committed to building a safe pipeline.
Photo Credit: Drew Heasley/Keller Williams Real Estate
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Motorcyclist Injured in Delaware DART Crash
Police say a 68-year-old motorcyclist suffered serious injuries after being hit by a DART bus.
Delaware State Police say the accident occurred about 7:30 p.m. Friday as the bus driver tried to pull into the DART bus yard in Georgetown.
According to police, the bus driver, 51-year-old Selena Cannon of Bridgeville, was making a left turn into the bus yard when she pulled into the motorcycle's path.
The motorcycle driver, a Georgetown resident, was thrown into the bus' windshield. He was flown to Christiana Hospital with serious injuries.
The bus was not carrying any passengers. Cannon was charged with failing to yield the right of way.
Photo Credit: Metro
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9-Year-Old 'Guardian of the Galaxy' Applies for NASA Job
A self-proclaimed "Guardian of the Galaxy" received an out of this world response from NASA after applying for a position with the space agency.
This week, 9-year-old Jack Davis of New Jersey wrote a letter to NASA to apply for planetary protection officer, a position that has been around since the 1960s.
"My name is Jack Davis and I would like to apply for the planetary protection officer job," the fourth-grader wrote in a letter. "I may be nine, but I think I would be fit for the job."
Davis also listed a few of his qualifications for the open position, one of them being that his sister calls him an alien.
"I have seen almost all the space and alien movies I can see," he explained. "I have also seen the show Marvel Agents of Shield and hope to see the movie Men in Black."
NASA replied to the letter and Davis even got a call from Planetary Research Director Jonathan Rall.
In the letter, the space agency congratulated Davis on his interest and gave him a brief description of the position.
"It's about protecting Earth from tiny microbes when we bring back samples from the Moon, asteroids and Mars. It's also about protecting other planets and moons from our germs as we responsibly explore the Solar System," Dr. James L Green, director of NASA's Planetary Science Division, wrote.
Green also wrote that he hopes Davis continues to study and do well in school, and hopes to see him at NASA in the future.
Photo Credit: NASA
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10 Injured During 'Severe Turbulence' Aboard AA Flight
Ten people were taken to the hospital after an American Airlines flight from Athens, Greece experienced "severe turbulence" prior to landing at Philadelphia International Airport Saturday.
American Airlines flight 759 from Athens to Philadelphia landed safely at 3:10 p.m. after the FAA said the crew reported the turbulence while flying over the North Atlantic Ocean.
American Airlines said three passengers and seven crew members were taken to the hospital upon landing. In a statement, the airline said the fasten seatbelt sign was on at the time of the turbulence.
"We are taking care of our passengers and our crew members at this time and want to thank our team members for keeping our passengers safe," the statement read.
There was no word on the severity of injuries suffered, but American Airlines reported those going to the hospital were transported "for evaluation."
Photo Credit: NBC10
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Group Gathers to Oppose Military Transgender Ban
A group gathered in Media Saturday to show opposition of the President's ban on transgender individuals in the military. NBC10s Drew Smith reports.
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Rain Returns
Enjoy your weekend because rain returns for your Monday. NBC10 First Alert Weather meteorologist Erika Martin has your neighborhood forecast.
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Clear the Shelters: A Message to Those Who Already Own Pets
Even if you can't adopt, you can help 'Clear the Shelters.'
“We get a lot of kittens in spring and summer because that’s when all the adult kittens are meeting their match,” Damon March, Chief Operating Officer for Humane Pennsylvania said.
Animals often have multiple babies at a time, and March is suggesting that pet owners can help the shelters in a non-adoption way. “With so many animals in the system, it would be really helpful if there were fewer animals out in the community creating puppies and kittens for us to handle.”
In short, if an owner does not intend to keep their pet’s puppies or kittens, March is asking owner’s to spay and neuter their pets.
March says often times the large numbers of animals in shelters “is because there is some breeding happening at home.”
According to March, there are many low cost, discounted and even free spay and neuter services.
Another way to help clear the shelters, know what you're entering into with pet adoption. “Most of the time, the animals that we get are because the owner had a different expectation,” March says.
Humane Society of Berks County provides counseling so that the pet adopter knows the adventure their entering into.
Owner responsibility does not only apply to those who own cats or dogs. “A lot of people don’t know that we see a lot of other types of animals as well. Every year we adopt out about 300 animals that are not cats and dogs. One of the most common animals we get are rabbits.”
March has also seen ferrets, guinea pigs, chickens, mice, rats, ducks, snakes, parrots, horses and larger reptiles.
So, March’s blunt advice on how to Clear the Shelters is know what to expect as an owner and spay or neuter your pets.
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Rain Returns
It will be a beautiful Sunday before rain returns. NBC10 First Alert meteorologist Erika Martin has your neighborhood forecast.
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First Alert Weather: Stormy Monday Risks Flooding
First Alert Weather meteorologist Krystal Klei is tracking a stormy start to the work week.
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Woman Dies in Philly Hit-And-Run, Police Hunt for Driver
A woman was killed in a hit-and-run incident early Sunday morning on Race and Watts streets near the Philadelphia Convention Center, police said.
First responders found the 40-year-old woman, who has not been identified, laying in the middle of Race Street sometime after 3 a.m. A hair clip rested next to her.
She was taken to a nearby hospital but pronounced dead from head injuries.
Police are looking for a white Jeep with large tires and a spare on the back. It was last seen heading east on Race Street from Broad Street, according to surveillance footage.
This story is developing. Please check back for updates.
Photo Credit: NBC10
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Camden County Officer Saves More Than Just a Life
A Camden County police officer was off-duty when he saw a wrecked car. Along with two women, the officer pulled the driver from the car and performed CPR. The man not only survived, but has a second chance to walk his daughter down the aisle.
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Philadelphia Eagles Host Open Practice
The Philadelphia Eagles are hosting their second and final open practice Sunday at 10 a.m.
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Four People Shot at Party at New Jersey Sports Complex
Four people were shot and suffered serious injuries during a party at a sports complex in Lakewood, New Jersey, police said late Saturday night.
The shooting at the Brook Road Sports Complex around 9:30 p.m. left the victims -- three men and a woman ages between 24 and 53 -- with chest, leg and arm injuries. None of the wounds are considered life-threatening.
At least two of the victims drove themselves to the hospital, law enforcement sources said, adding that a car was found at the hospital with a weapon inside. It was not clear if that was the suspect's car or not, though.
Two of the four victims are expected to be sent to Jersey Shore Medical Center for further treatment.
Lakewood Police subsequently made three arrests in the course of their investigation -- a 25-year-old man who allegedly tried to conceal a firearm while leaving the scene, and two women ages 20 and 21 who were charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance.
Violent crime has been on a steady rise in Lakewood, where the population has more than doubled in the last 30 years to become one of the largest cities in the state.
There were 170 violent crimes in the town in 2015, according to FBI data, nearly double the number of two years previously.
Lakewood also made international news earlier this summer after 26 members of the town's dominant Orthodox Jewish community were arrested for welfare fraud.
Those arrests spurred anti-Semitic attacks in the town, police say, including the vandalism of a synagogue.
Photo Credit: NBC 4 New York
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Shot Fired At Septa Bus in Delaware County
Police are trying to figure out who fired shots at a Septa bus at 22nd Street and Edgemont Avenue. The bullet went through the window. No one was hurt.
Photo Credit: NBC10
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Woman Struck By Dirt Bike On A Sidewalk
A man riding a dirt bike hit a woman Saturday night in Pleasantville, New Jersey, police said. The victim was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries. The dirt bike rider fled on foot.
Photo Credit: NBC10
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Beautiful Sunny Day With Clear Skies
Temperatures are in the low 80's. There is a mix of clouds and sunshine with no rain. NBC10's First Alert meteorologist Krystal Klei has your accurate forecast.
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Storms to Bring Heavy Rain and Flooding to Region Monday
The NBC10 First Alert Weather team has issued a First Alert for Monday due to heavy rain and possible flooding for most of our region.
A Flash Flood Watch will be in effect for the following counties Monday afternoon through Monday night:
- Atlantic County, NJ
- Burlington County, NJ
- Camden County, NJ
- Cape May County, NJ
- Cecil County, MD
- Chester County, PA
- Delaware County, PA
- Gloucester County, NJ
- Kent County, DE
- Montgomery County, PA
- New Castle County, DE
- Ocean County, NJ
- Philadelphia County, PA
- Salem County, NJ
One to two inches of rain with isolated higher amounts up to four inches are possible Monday. Thunderstorms with heavy rain are expected to start midday Monday and continue through Monday night. The rain will also be falling in areas where the soils are already nearly saturated due to storms last week.
Torrential rains will also fall during a short period of time which will lead to rapidly rising water levels along streams and creeks and in areas of poor drainage. Significant flooding on roadways as well as basement flooding are also possible.
Stay with the NBC10 First Alert Weather team to track the storms and for the latest weather alerts.
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Hospital Issues Code Orange After Violent Night in Chester
The violence in Chester, Pennsylvania continues to escalate. Several shootings overnight caused the Crozer Chester Medical Center to institute a Code Orange. NBC10's Lauren Mayk speaks to Dr. Ana Davitt about the incident.
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