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Stuck in the Path of Irma With Supplies Dwindling

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Some local residents are stuck in Florida as Irma approaches. NBC10s Keith Jones reports on how supplies are dwindling.


Cool, But Nice Weekend

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Temperatures will be cooler than usual, but we should see a nice weekend. NBC10 First Alert Weather chief meteorologist Tammie Souza has your neighborhood forecast.

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 

Man Dies After Shot in Face in Front of 2-Year-Old: A man died after he was shot in the face by a would-be robber in front of his 2-year-old daughter Thursday evening, police said. The 38-year-old father was shot near his car outside his home along the 1500 block of Melon Street at about 8 p.m., Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small said. Police said the man had just gotten out of his car when he was confronted by two men. Police said they believe the men were trying to rob the victim. The victim was shot during the altercation and the two suspects ran off. The man's young daughter and family dog were in the car at the time. Neighbors told NBC10 the victim is the father of two daughters, the 2-year-old in the car and another newborn.

    YOUR FIRST ALERT FORECAST  

    There is a slight chance of rain for Friday but mostly sunny skies are expected. Saturday and Sunday are expected to be sunny with temperatures in the 70s. Monday is also expected to be sunny with temperatures in the 70s. Rain is possible for Tuesday. Get your full NBC10 First Alert forecast here.

    WHAT YOU MISSED YESTERDAY

    Bucks Co. Slaying Suspect Shot 19 Times in March: The role of Sean Kratz, the alleged accomplice in three of four slayings that took place at a Bucks County farm in early July, was painted by his attorneys Thursday at an initial hearing as that of surprised bystander to a "massacre.” That's the word he used in describing the shootings, allegedly perpetrated by his cousin Cosmo DiNardo, to detectives in the days after the murders that took place July 5 and July 7 on the DiNardo family estate in Solebury. DiNardo also had a preliminary hearing Thursday, except he appeared via closed-circuit video from Bucks County Jail. Both men are being held without bail for the alleged drug deals-turned-murders of Dean Finocchiaro, 19, of Middletown Township; Mark Sturgis, 22, of Pennsburg, Montgomery County; Tom Meo, 21, of Plumstead Township; and Jimi Taro Patrick, 19, of Newtown Township. Kratz, 20, walked with a limp in and out of the courtroom in Doylestown and his lawyers said he suffered serious injuries in an unrelated shooting in Northeast Philadelphia a few months prior to the Bucks County murders. "Philadelphia police are investigating a shooting in March, which apparently he was shot 19 times," one of his attorneys, Neils Eriksen said following the hearing. Eriksen, who along with another attorney Craig Penglasse took over as defense lawyers for Kratz last month, said details of that shooting remain unknown.

    AROUND THE WORLD

    Hurricane Irma Weakens to Category 4 on Path to Florida: Hurricane Irma battered the Turks and Caicos Islands early Friday and Cuba evacuated tourists from beachside resorts as the fearsome storm continued a rampage through the Caribbean that has killed at least 11 people, with Florida in its sights. Waves as high as 20 feet (6 meters) were expected in the Turks and Caicos. Communications went down as the storm slammed into the islands, and the extent of the devastation was unclear. The first hurricane warnings were issued for parts of southern Florida as the state braced for what could be a catastrophic hit over the weekend. Following in Irma's wake was Hurricane Jose, with some of the islands hit hardest by Irma in its expected path. Irma weakened from a Category 5 storm to Category 4 on Friday morning with maximum sustained winds near 155 mph (250 kph), but it remained "extremely dangerous," the National Hurricane Center said.

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      8.1-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Southern Mexico: A major earthquake off Mexico's southern coast killed at least five people, with the president saying Friday it was the biggest in a century to hit the country. Houses toppled and the quake produced tsunami waves and sent people running into the streets in panic. The U.S. Geological Survey reported the earthquake's magnitude as 8.1, but President Enrique Pena Nieto says it was 8.2, making it the largest in Mexico in 100 years. He also said it was bigger than the 8.1 quake in 1985, which killed thousands and devastated large sections of Mexico City. "It was a large-scale earthquake," Pena Nieto said of the latest temblor. "It had a bigger magnitude than the one Mexicans knew in 1985.” The death toll could rise as authorities assess the damage.

      SPORTS SPOT

      Phils Lose to Nationals: The Phillies lost 3 to 4 against the Washington D.C. Nationals. Get your full sports news at CSNPhilly.

      PHOTO OF THE DAY

      See more Top News Photos here.

      THROUGH IGER'S EYES

      @howard_roberts_photography captured this cool shot of a shadowy flower.

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

      TODAY'S VIRAL VIDEO

      Here's some predictions on the future of photography: Click here to watch.

      A LITTLE SWEETENER 

      College in Montco Opens New Food Pantry: In Jenkintown, Manor College will open its brand new campus food pantry. It is called the Bird Feed and it is the culmination of an idea brought up by the student senate. The pantry meets a growing need of college students who are not sure if they can afford their next meal. There are other colleges that also provide services for food insecure students across our area. Read more.


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      Educational Apps for the School Year

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      NBC10 gives you a list of apps to help your child stay ahead of the curve this school year.

      'Violent Predators' Throw Bleach in Teen's Face, Attack Her

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      A frightened 18-year-old La Salle University student told her boyfriend to call police just before two men attacked her near campus overnight.

      The two men pounced around midnight Thursday at Kemble Park near Olney and Ogontz avenues in the Olney neighborhood. They threw something in her face and may have sexually assaulted her, Philadelphia police said.

      The attack near the basketball courts left the victim "traumatized," Police Commissioner Richard Ross said.

      "She was actually on the phone with her boyfriend, felt uncomfortable and told him to call the police," Ross said Friday morning.

      The substance thrown in her face was similar to bleach, Ross said. The victim was treated at a local hospital.

      "It’s a horrible case," Ross said. "These are two violent predators who we need to get off the street."

      Ross hoped people who live in the area might have heard or seen something and he asked them to contact police.

      The scene of the crime is near not only La Salle but also Central High School.

      A La Salle spokeswoman said an alert was sent out to students following the attack.



      Photo Credit: NBC10 - Randy Gyllenhaal

      Boys Try to Save Cousins From House Fire

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      A boy is injured after trying to save his cousin from a row home fire along 6th Street in North Thursday night. Two police officers and the 13-year-old boy suffered injuries trying to save lives. NBC10's Randy Gyllenhaal has more and speaks to fire victim Hector Perez.

      Cold Case: What Happened to Man Who Went Missing in 1981?

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      Nearly 36 years after he disappeared, there is a renewed push to find out what happened to Ryan Kemp.

      Kemp, then 30, was last seen eating lunch at the former King’s IGA supermarket in North Whitehall, Lehigh County on Sept. 15, 1981, according to PennsylvaniaMissing.com.

      His truck was found along Route 309 in Schnecksville several days later but there has never been any sign of Kemp, who was declared dead in 1989.

      Police suspected foul play in the Slatington native's disappearance, reported LehighValleyLive.com.

      Lehigh Valley Crimestoppers offered a $2,000 reward to solve the cold case. Anyone with information on Kemp’s disappearance is asked to contact Pennsylvania State Police – Bethlehem Barracks at 610-861-2026.



      Photo Credit: http://pennsylvaniamissing.com/

      Alleged White Supremacist Charged For Intimidating NJ Pastor

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      A Philadelphia man who allegedly posted intimidating comments on social media pages about two local pastors, including some comments that supported white supremacy, has been charged after one of the pastors went to police.

      Joseph Baird, 41, of the Port Richmond section of the city, was issued a summons Wednesday by police for allegedly intimidating the pastor of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Audubon, New Jersey, according to the criminal complaint.

      Those alleged derogatory and threatening comments by Baird on photos shared from the Rev. Ryan Paetzold's Facebook page stem from another incident involving a Lutheran church in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, last month.

      Paetzold had shown his support on social media for the pastor of St. John's Lutheran Church in Ambler. That pastor, the Rev. Rachel Anderson, had written a blog post titled "Against White Supremacy" and had a sign up outside her church that read, "Resist White Supremacy."

      Under the Facebook name "ChetD Joe," Baird initially posted a photo of St. John's on his own Facebook page.

      He also allegedly confronted Anderson in person about the sign, church officials said.

      "Yooo.... Did you see the video of the church that hates white people ?" Baird posted August 23. 

      Another man responded, "No but i have petrol and matches brother"

      Baird goes on to tell the man where the Ambler church is located and added, "Not too far from Valley Forge Valley Forge KKK territory"

      That same day, Baird shared a photo from Paetzold's Facebook page and tagged 40 people, with a message that read: "Don't worry if he deletes it... I have screenshots of him... This is the queer that does not like white people from that church"

      He also posted a screenshot of Paetzold's page.

      Paetzold told NBC10 in an interview that he believe Baird allegedly targeted him because he was among numerous Lutheran ministers who lent online support to Anderson.

      The photo Baird initially shared particularly worried Paetzold, he said. It was of him and his pregnant wife.

      "My wife is seventeen weeks pregnant and for him to use the pregnancy photo, he made it worse and worse and worse," Paetzold said. "Then I removed that photo and he did it again."

      He said he was moved to go to police not only for personal reasons, but because of his duty to his church.

      "As a pastor, I feel like I don't have a lot of choice. I wrote to someone recently that when we're baptized and when we're ordained, we make promises, and they include working for justice and peace for all the world," he said. "Whether I'm scared or not, it's what chose."

      Like Anderson in Ambler before him, Paetzold is not going it alone. The presiding bishop of the 3.7 million-congregant Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the Rev. Elizabeth Eaton, called him to lend her moral support.

      "It shook them up pretty much, so I called both to see how they were doing," Eaton said in an interview Friday. "I'm very proud of them."

      Eaton reinforced an edict of the Lutheran church to confront prejudice and injustice.

      "We have to name this and we have to walk with our people, to say this is not what the kingdom of God looks like," she said.

      Baird was given an initial court date of Sept. 27 in Evesham Township Municipal Court. An attempt to reach him Friday by phone numbers associated with his Port Richmond address was unsuccessful.



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      Two Reportedly Trapped as Helicopter Crashes in New Jersey

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      One or two people were reportedly trapped in the wreckage of a helicopter that crashed in a New Jersey field.

      Twisted metal and the rotor of the chopper could be seen strewn throughout a grassy area Friday afternoon in Medford, Burlington County.

      The crash site is near Flying W Airport.

      One person was reportedly freed from the wreckage and another remained trapped after the crash that occurred about 1 p.m. Their conditions remain unknown.

      Country music duo Montgomery Gentry was set to play a concert at the airport, but the show was cancelled about an hour after the crash due to a "situation," according to the airport.

      The group is made up of Troy Gentry and Eddie Montgomery. Both are Kentucky natives.

      Check back for more details as they become known.

      'Healthy Hoops' Celebrates Anniversary

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      Dan Hilferty, president & CEO of Independence Blue Cross, tells NBC10's Erin Coleman how Healthy Hoops has been helping kids with asthma get off of the sidelines for 15 years.

      Troy Gentry Killed in NJ Helicopter Crash

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      Country music star Troy Gentry is dead after a helicopter crashed into a field in New Jersey. Officials are now investigating what caused the plane to go down. NBC10's Cydney Long has more on the investigation.

      3 Ways Philadelphians Can Help Hurricane Victims

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      In less than two weeks, Hurricanes Harvey and Irma have flooded, frightened and forced evacuations of people living in Texas, Puerto Rico, the Caribbean and Florida.

      But even in far-off Philadelphia, there are ways to help those affected. Here's how:

      Donate Money to These Groups

      Donate When You Eat Out

      Several national chains are partnering up with the Red Cross to offer opportunities to donate. 

      • Zoe’s Kitchen - Each of Zoës Kitchen’s 230-plus stores will accept donations until Sept. 30. They will match a portion of the donation as well as take $3 off of each donor’s next purchase. Local Zoës Kitchens are in Newtown, Newtown Square, Willow Grove, Princeton and King of Prussia.
      • Chick-fil-A - Chick-fil-A will accept donations through their website and mobile app. They are going to be matching the donations as far as up to $500,000.

      Help the Animals

      The Animal Welfare Association in Voorhees, New Jersey is already accepting their third round of animals rescued from Harvey. Most of the animals from the first two groups rescued are adopted.

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      Each pet gets a medical evaluation, vaccines, and other necessities. They will be spayed and neutered the following day. After that, a behavior examination will help the shelter get a "snapshot of their personality." After that, the animals are on the floor and ready for adoption.

      "I always say 'It takes a village' and (the community) comes out and comes together and responds," said Stacie DaBolt, AWA Director of Operations.

      DaBolt stressed that the organization's goals haven't changed: get them into a home and out of a cage. "People are very gracious with their supports and their homes," she said.

      For more information about AWA and Harvey pets, click here



      Photo Credit: Getty Images

      Florida Evacuees Head to Philly

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      As Hurricane Irma gets closer and closer to Florida, residents are paying hundreds of dollars to escape the storm. NBC10's Aaron Baskerville was at Philadelphia International Airport as the crowds rushed in.

      NBC10 First Alert Weather: Irma's Impact

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      As Hurricane Irma gets closer and closer to Florida, could our region see any impact from the storm? NBC10 Chief meteorologist Tammie Souza has the answers.

      Lehigh Valley Welcomes Irma Evacuees

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      When some Florida residents were evacuating before Hurricane Irma hit, price definitely played a role in where people decided to go. For some, the Lehigh Valley was one of their best options. NBC10's Steven Fisher has the story.


      Irma Impacting New Jersey Beaches

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      As Florida residents are evacuating the state ahead of Hurricane Irma, the surf in New Jersey is noticeably different. Now, lifeguards and beach patrol are warning beach-goers about how to stay safe.

      Man Busts into Del. Daycare, Grabs 2 Infants: Police

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      A man burst into a Bear, Delaware daycare center Friday, hit staff members and attempted to abduct two infants, state police said.

      It was just after 7 a.m. when the doorbell rang at Happy Kids Academy at 273 Old Baltimore Pike.

      When a female worker answered the door, state police say 47-year-old Calvin Davis pushed her in the face and barged into single floor facility.

      Davis, a Newark resident, made his way to the center's infant room and began arguing with the staff member inside. Eventually, he punched her in the face, police said.

      He grabbed two infants from the floor, put one under each arm, and attempted to leave, police said.

      The first staffer blocked the exit, while the other employee came from behind Davis and grabbed one of the infants. The second child slowly began to fall down his body before they were rescued by staff, police said.

      Davis then fled the daycare center before police arrived.

      A short time later, an officer spotted Davis walking around an adjacent apartment complex.

      Police said an officer attempted to stop him and deployed his Taser twice trying to subdue him. Neither hits had an effect on him, police said. The officer eventually used his baton to take him into custody.

      The officer did take a fall backwards during the confrontation and was taken to the hospital for treatment, police said. One of the infants also suffered a cut.

      Davis was taken to Christiana Hospital for evaluation. State police plan to charge him with kidnapping, burglary, resisting arrest, assault on an officer, and related offenses. It's not clear if he's retained legal counsel.

      A staff member at the daycare center offered no comment on the incident.



      Photo Credit: Delaware State Police / WDEL

      Inside Look at Non-Profit Manna's New Facility

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      One of Philadelphia's most popular non-profit organizations is settling into its new home in Philadelphia. With a new home, Manna is able to expand their mission, more than doubling the amount of meals made for people suffering from life-threatening illnesses. NBC10's Matt DeLucia explains the work.

      Irma's Latest Track: A Shift West

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      New data released at 11 p.m. Friday shows Hurricane Irma making a slight shift to the west meaning Florida's West Coast will take the brunt of the storm. NBC10 First Alert Weather Chief Meteorologist Tammie Souza explains what it means.

      Local Families Worry About Loved Ones in Irma's Path

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      While some 5 million people are leaving their homes in Florida, some people can't make it out. And those with ties to our area are sharing fears with local loved ones. NBC10's Keith Jones reports.

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