Hurricane Irma's destructive path has already been impacted Florida hours before the eye of the storm made landfall in Key West.
Hurricane Irma's Destructive Forces Slam Florida
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62-Year-Old Woman Shot in Chest While on Phone With Husband
A 62-year-old woman on the phone with her husband was killed in the Mantua section of West Philadelphia Sunday morning, police said.
She was shot in the chest shortly before 3 a.m. near 40th and Aspen streets.
The victim’s husband told police he heard his wife involved in a verbal confrontation with a man just before his wife was killed.
She has not been identified.
This story is developing. Please check back for updates.
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Dad Walks In On 5-Year-Old Daughter Being Sexually Assaulted
A Southwest Philadelphia father walked in on his 5-year-old daughter being sexually assaulted Sunday morning, police said.
The suspect fled as the father called police. The suspect was arrested several blocks away, police said.
The child was taken to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for evaluation and treatment.
This story is developing. Please check back for updates.
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Eagles Beat Redskins 30 to 17 in Season Opener
The Eagles finally snapped the streak.
Who cares if it wasn't pretty?
The Eagles did just enough Sunday afternoon to take down Washington, 30-17, their first win against their division foe since Sept. 21, 2014.
The Eagles jumped out to an early lead before Washington recovered. But eventually, the Eagles were able to walk out of FedEx Field with a big opening day win.
With the win, the Eagles start their season with a win for the sixth time in their last seven seasons and snapped a five-game losing streak to Washington.
The Eagles took a lead at the end of the first half and were able to hold it. The two teams exchanged field goals to start the first half and the Eagles added another with two minutes left in the contest.
Carson Wentz didn't have his best game but made some spectacular plays with his feet to extend plays. He was 26 for 39 for 307 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. His passer rating was 96.8.
The game was extremely close right until the end. The Eagles extended their five-point lead to 13 with less than two minutes left when Brandon Graham forced a fumble and Fletcher Cox picked it up and returned it to the house. The Eagles tacked on a two-point conversion.
Turning point
Washington was driving early in the fourth quarter, down two, with a chance to take a lead late. But Jim Schwartz dialed up the blitz and brought Jordan Hicks up the gut. Kirk Cousins threw the ball to the goal line but Jalen Mills was waiting to pick it off.
Key stat
The Eagles were 8 for 14 on third downs, while Washington was just 3 for 11.
First half
The Eagles took a 16-14 lead into the halftime, but it didn't quite seem that way. The Eagles did go on a late-first half drive and capped it with a 50-yard Caleb Sturgis field goal to take that two-point lead.
But the Eagles went up 13-0 early in the second quarter before allowing Washington to score the next 14 points. Sturgis missed his second extra point to give Washington that chance.
The Eagles came out firing. On their first offensive drive of the game, Wentz somehow avoided a rush to buy time and hit Nelson Agholor deep for a 58-yard touchdown catch to put the Eagles up early.
Then a little later, the Eagles scored on a 39-yard drive to go up 13-0. They got the ball on a short field after Jamison Crowder muffed a punt return and the Eagles recovered. LeGarrette Blount caught his second-career touchdown pass.
But then things got ugly. Ronald Darby left the game with a nasty ankle injury and on the next possession, Ryan Kerrigan picked off a tipped pass and took it 24 yards for a pick-6.
On the next drive, Washington went 69 yards on eight plays, capped by a 29-yard touchdown catch from Chris Thompson. The Eagles missed several tackles on that play.
The Eagles did respond, though, to pick up three points to regain the lead on the next drive.
Offensive stud
Agholor had a 58-yard touchdown pass and already had a career game before the first half ended. Agholor had a career high in catches (six) and receiving yards (86).
Zach Ertz also had a big afternoon. It was just his second 90-yard game before December in his career.
Offensive dud
We'll give this to Alshon Jeffery. The Eagles' prized free agent acquisition didn't have much of an impact in his debut with the team. Blount, aside from his receiving touchdown, didn't really do much on the ground either.
Defensive stud
The Eagles lost Darby but Jalen Mills more than held his own. He had his first-career interception and provided really solid coverage on Terrelle Pryor. He was very competitive.
The Eagles' front four also had a great game and capped it off when Graham forced a fumble and Cox picked it up and rumbled into the end zone for his second career touchdown.
Defensive dud
Nigel Bradham struggled Sunday. He missed a tackle on the Thompson touchdown and was later hit with a defensive holding on a big third down.
Injuries
Early in the second quarter, the Eagles lost cornerback Ronald Darby to a right ankle injury (see story). The starting CB needed to be carted off the field after it looked like his right foot got caught in the turf. It was an ugly injury.
Jason Peters came out of the game late in the second quarter with a groin injury. He returned for one play at the start of the second half but then shut it down.
DT Destiny Vaeao (wrist) left in the second half and was listed as questionable to return.
The Eagles came into the game incredibly healthy. All 53 players on the roster practiced in full all week, including Brandon Graham and Jordan Hicks, who had both been banged up at the end of the preseason.
Up next
Next week holds a tough test for the Eagles. They'll have to travel to Kansas City to face the Chiefs, who are coming off a big upset win over the defending Super Bowl champion Patriots in Foxboro. Oh yeah, and Andy Reid has three extra days to prepare for the Birds. Whenever Big Red has extra time, he normally makes the most of it.
Photo Credit: Associated Press
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Irma's Impact on Miami Area
NBC10's Tim Furlong was in Florida near the Miami area to assess the damage of Hurricane Irma.
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Philly Residents Help Irma Victims in the Caribbean
Residents in the Philadelphia area are lending a helping hand to Hurricane Irma victims in the Caribbean. NBC10's Aundrea Cline-Thomas has the details.
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DUI Driver Strikes, Kills Vietnam Veteran: Police
Friends and family are mourning a grandfather and Vietnam War veteran who was struck and killed by an alleged DUI driver only a few blocks away from his home in the Tacony section of Philadelphia.
Norm Ewing, 73, was standing on the 6500 block of Torresdale Avenue at 4:23 p.m. Sunday when he was struck by a van that dragged him for more than two blocks. The van also struck six cars and plowed through several intersections on Torresdale Avenue.
"Everybody tried to stop him but they couldn't because the car was still moving," said Val Martin, a witness.
NBC10 obtained surveillance video showing the van finally coming to a stop and several residents surrounding the vehicle.
"I witnessed him hit the guy," said one man who did not want to be identified. "I seen it in my mirror. He hit the guy and dragged him at Torresdale and McGee to Torresdale and Levick."
The crowd kept the driver, identified as 32-year-old Luis Hernandez of Mayfair, in his seat until police arrived.
"It was insane," Martin said. "We had to literally go in his van and pull the keys out of his car."
A witness told NBC10 Hernandez had a chicken bone in his mouth and was eating when police arrived. He was arrested and charged with murder, homicide by vehicle and DUI.
Ewing, a retired locksmith, died from his injuries. Family members say he was helping out a neighbor moments before he was hit by the van.
"He was changing a lock for a neighbor when the drunk driver came down the street," Ewing's daughter, Dawn Ewing, told NBC10.
Ewing is survived by four children and seven grandchildren. Family members say he was a Vietnam veteran who loved his country and the American flag.
"That shouldn't happen to anyone," Hilary Ewing, Ewing's other daughter, told NBC10. "A 73-year-old man being dragged down the street three blocks. That's the unbearable part."
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Clear Skies and the Remnants Of Irma
A clear start to the day with chilly temperatures. As the day goes on, the temperatures will get to the upper 70's. NBC10's First Alert Meteorologist Krystal Klei has your accurate forecast plus the latest Hurricane Irma updates.
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Local Utility Workers Head to Florida
Utility company workers from PSE&G, Delmarva and PECO are headed south to help restore power to the millions of people who lost it. NBC10'S Vai Sikahema has more.
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People Ready to Help Irma Victims
A ship filled with supplies is about to set sail to help those impacted by Hurricane Irma. NBC10's Matt Delucia has more details about the supply ship.
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Irma and the Devastating Impact on Florida
Hurricane Irma is still a Category 1 hurricane with heavy rain and storm surges continue to threaten the Florida coastline. NBC10's Katy Zachry is collecting new information on the storm.
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Lower Makefield Sept. 11 Remembrance Ceremony
Dozens of people gathered in Lower Makefield, Pennsylvania to remember those who were killed during the 9/11 attacks. Nine people from Lower Makefield and 18 from Bucks County were killed in the attacks.
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Pennsylvania Sept. 11 Memorials Across the Region
Sept. 11 memorials will be held in Pennsauken and Bucks County. In Philadelphia's Old City, a procession will be held in honor of the victims and the first responders who rushed in to help the victims in the attacks.
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Man Shot in North Philly, Looking for Gunman: Police
A 34-year-old man was shot in the back early Monday morning in North Philadelphia, police said.
Officials found the victim shortly before 12:30 a.m. on the 2200 block of North 12th Street, suffering from a single gunshot wound. He was transported to Temple Hospital in stable condition and underwent surgery, according to police.
Police received a call of multiple gunshots coming from 12th Street and Susquehanna Avenue. They saw a person driving a car backwards at a high speed, fleeing the scene. Police stopped the car and took the driver in for questioning, they said.
A gun was left at the scene, as well as 10 shell casings, police said. At least one vehicle was struck by gunfire, according to officials.
Police are trying to contact property owners for possible surveilence footage of the incident.
Photo Credit: NBC10
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Irma's Weather Impact in our Area
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26 Years of 'Kid Summit' Continues Saturday
President of Beta Delta Zeta Chapter Valerie G.C. Villines and Cheryl Jones a Philadelphia Graduate Chapter member talk about the 26 years of the Kid Summit and why it is important. The Kid Summit takes place on September 16.
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Exclusive Pre-Bay Atlantic Symphony Concert Performance
There will be quite a show Saturday night by the Bay Atlantic Symphony and even here at the station! Check out this short, exclusive performance.
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Local Relief Efforts for Irma Victims
NBC10's Aaron Baskerville is in the Tioga section of Philadelphia watching boats being shipped with supplies for Irma victims. There are local relief efforts in action for victims.
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Remembering Sept. 11: Local Memorials and Events
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Irma Leaves Path of Destruction in Florida
NBC10's Tim Furlong is in Florida where clean up efforts are beginning to get underway after Irma left the city covered in sand and palm fronds.
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