An arrest has been made in the murder of a West Philadelphia community organizer.

Nelson Giddings, 39, of Philadelphia, was taken into custody in connection to the death of Winifred "Winnie" Harris. Giddings is expected to be charged Monday night. Officials say he had been arrested 15 times before the most recent arrest.

On February 3 shortly after 8:20 p.m., Harris, 65, was found unresponsive in the second floor bedroom of her home on the 300 block of N. Holly Street. Police say Harris was suffering from several gunshot wounds. She was pronounced dead at the scene by a medic at 8:57 p.m.

"It really disturbs me that she lost her life this way," said Elizabeth Waring, Harris' longtime friend.

Sources told NBC10 Giddings was one of five people who broke into Harris' home during her murder. Sources also said the five suspects meant to break into a different house and that Harris was not their intended target.

Harris was the acting executive director and volunteer coordinator for UC Green, a program that provides maintenance to around 500 trees and public spaces throughout Philadelphia.

"I was the director of community outreach for five years," said Harris' neighbor Tessa Renshaw. "Gems like her don't come every day."

Loved ones celebrated Harris' life and legacy during a candlelight vigil outside of her home a week after her murder. 

"There was nothing that she didn't think she could do," said Harris' nephew Emmanuel Harris. "And everything she thought she could do she did, and she accomplished it. She did it amazingly."

A man was killed while a woman and boy were injured in a multi-vehicle crash at a busy intersection in the Bustleton section of Northeast Philadelphia.

The crash occurred on Bustleton and Grant avenues Monday afternoon. At least four cars were involved in the accident.

Officials say a 40-year-old man died in the crash. A 41-year-old woman and 11-year-old boy also suffered non-life-threatening injuries. SkyForce10 was over the scene as the woman and boy were placed in the ambulance. They are both in stable condition.

The intersection of Bustleton and Grant is currently closed. Officials are investigating the cause of the accident.

A Temple University student was shot and killed by police after she allegedly ran her car over a Miami Beach officer Sunday, officials said.

Cariann Denise Hithon, 22, was driving a black BMW at a high rate of speed when she crashed into two vehicles on 12th Street and Ocean Drive in Miami Beach, Florida, according to investigators. Police say she then fled the scene.

"The car was coming westbound from Ocean on 12th and went through the red light, struck an occupied car on 12th and Collins," said Dan Oates, the Miami Beach Police Chief. "At some point, the driver made a decision to speed away and she continued west on 12th Street."

As she was fleeing from the crash, she struck another vehicle on Lincoln Drive, police said.

Several people surrounded the driver, telling her to get out of the car. Once police arrived on the scene and asked Hithon to get out of the car, she allegedly slammed the accelerator and ran over a police officer.

"One of the cops was in front of the car and when they were yelling at her to get out of the car, she just started the car again," said Miguel Garcia, a witness.

Police officers then fired several shots at Hithon's black BMW, striking her.

Both Hithon and the officer were taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital's Ryder Trauma Center, where the woman later died.

Hithon, from Bowie, Maryland, was in South Florida celebrating her 22nd birthday, a family member told NBC 6. She transferred to Temple University this year and was studying political science and philosophy.

The officer, later identified as David Cajuso, was hospitalized in stable condition and later released.

"Our officer who was injured, we know he lost consciousness at the scene for a period of time," said Oates. "He is now at the hospital. He is stable and alert but he is being treated for his head injury and undetermined at this time internal injuries."

Police haven't released the name of the officer involved in the shooting. The shooting remains under investigation.

A smile and a caress in a different way. That was part of what special needs students at Edison High School in Philadelphia received through therapy on Monday.

It was the visit of two of the eight donkeys trained to deal with children with disabilities in the nation.

"They are trained in a rigorous process to work with kids. They have to be certified just like dogs in non-threatening matters," said Jeff Gross, the school's special education teacher.

The expert explained that as part of their education, the students are provided with different types of therapy, including the animals.

"The therapy animal is great with kids in the autistic spectrum. I work with special needs students that have severe none verbal skills. The animals are great to promote social skills and relaxation," Gross said.

The students enjoyed petting the donkeys and being able to share the experience with their peers in a safe environment.

“Some are scared but these animals are trained. We don’t force them to do anything. It is a special moment as for a teacher when this kids pet the animals. It melts your heart," said Gross.

The therapy donkeys run through institutions around the United States and must be certified to be close to children and adolescents. This certification is rigorous and required by the authorities.

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All Monroe Twp. Schools Closed After Mold is Found: Families in one South Jersey community had to make alternate plans Tuesday morning after mold concerns closed all schools in the district. And the closures continue through the week. All schools in the Monroe Township School District will be closed for the rest of the week for indoor air quality testing after mold was discovered in one of the elementary schools. The announcement was made to the approximately 6,000 Pre-K to high school students in the district and their parents on Monday. Mold was discovered covering ceiling tiles, lockers and classrooms at Holly Glen Elementary School and confirmed through tests on Wednesday. The school board voted to close the school on Thursday and send the school's 537 students to three other schools in the district.

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Miami Police Kill Temple Student Accused of Running Over Cop: A Temple University student was shot and killed by police after she allegedly ran her car over a Miami Beach officer Sunday, officials said. Cariann Denise Hithon, 22, was driving a black BMW at a high rate of speed when she crashed into two vehicles on 12th Street and Ocean Drive in Miami Beach, Florida, according to investigators. Police say she then fled the scene. Several people surrounded the driver, telling her to get out of the car. Once police arrived on the scene and asked Hithon to get out of the car, she allegedly slammed the accelerator and ran over a police officer. Police officers then fired several shots at Hithon's black BMW, striking her. Both Hithon and the officer were taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital's Ryder Trauma Center, where the woman later died.

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The sun is expected to return for Tuesday with temperatures in the 80s. Cooler temperatures in the 70s are expected for Wednesday along with rain. The rain could continue Thursday, which could also see temperatures in the 60s. Friday is expected to be clear. Get your full NBC10 First Alert forecast here.

Sixers, Joel Embiid Agree to 5-Year, $148M Extension: As good as the Sixers expect Ben Simmons and Markelle Fultz to be, Joel Embiid is the keystone of the franchise. The Sixers and Joel Embiid have agreed to a five-year, $148 million extension, a league source has told NBC Sports Philadelphia's Jessica Camerato. The Sixers and Embiid had until Oct. 16 to agree to an extension; otherwise, Embiid would have become a restricted free agent following the season. Had that occurred, other teams could make offers, but the Sixers would have the right to match. Now, there will be no offers.

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Sky Over Disneyland Glows Orange as Wildfires Rage: A wildfire that scorched thousands of acres in Anaheim Hills cast an eerie orange glow in the skies over the Happiest Place on Earth Monday. Disneyland visitors posted images to social media showing the sun masked by a thick blanket of dark smoke over some of the most iconic locations inside the park. Some visitors said ash was raining down. The fire, dubbed the Canyon Fire 2, destroyed multiple homes and forced hundreds of evacuations as of Monday afternoon.

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Every single Aldi supermarket in New Jersey will be holding a one-day hiring event Wednesday in an effort to fill 250 jobs, the company says. 

All 42 stores in New Jersey will be hosting hiring events from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday. They're looking especially to fill positions in the upcoming Egg Harbor, Hamilton and Old Bridge locations. 

Aldi's minimum wage and benefits are higher than the national average for the retail industry, according to a company spokeswoman, and significantly higher than the New Jersey minimum wage, which is $8.44 an hour.

Aldi's wages are: $12 to $12.40 an hour for store associates, depending on location; $12 to $12.40 an hour for shift managers, depending on location, plus an additional $4.25 an hour premium when performing manager duties; $52,000 to $56,160 per year ($25 to $27 an hour, averaging 40 to 50 hours a week), with an opportunity to earn $75,000 to $95,000 a year as store manager. 

Applicants must be at 18 years or older to apply, available to work between 6 a.m. and 11 p.m. Monday through Sunday, and able to lift 45 pounds, according to Aldi.

Aldi was named to the Forbes 2017 list of America's Best Large Employers for the third consecutive year. 

A Good Samaritan scooped up a SEPTA bus driver after a robber shot the transit worker while he was on his way to work Tuesday morning.

"He was heading to the SEPTA depot at 33rd and Ridge – only two blocks away from where he was when he was shot. He walks that way on a regular basis and somebody attempted to rob him," Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small said.

The armed robber, wearing all black, approached the man around 31st Street and Ridge Avenue in the Strawberry Mansion neighborhood and announced a robbery just before 4 a.m., Small said.

"The victim tried to run away and that’s when at least one shot was fired, striking the SEPTA employee in his leg," Small said.

As the shooter ran off east on Susquehanna Avenue, a passerby saw the injured SEPTA worker, got him in the car and took him to Temple University Hospital where doctors listed the 47-year-old in stable condition.

The victim was in his SEPTA uniform when he was attacked, Small said.

A SEPTA spokeswomen says the victim is a bus driver for the transit agency.

Investigators hope that surveillance video helps them track down the shooter.

Police in Delaware suspect a teenager of exposing himself to multiple woman over a series of months after catching him attempting to expose himself over the weekend.

Middletown police arrested the 15-year-old along the 500 block of South Broad Street on Sunday, police said.

One of the teen's favorite targets was nearby Cadia Healthcare's Broadmeadow nursing home, Middletown Chief Michael Iglio said.

Investigators charged the boy with multiple counts of indecent exposure, peeping, lewdness and trespassing after connecting him to at least five incidents targeting women dating back to May.

A judge arraigned the suspect and released him on $1,300 bond, police said. He is to have no contact with the victims and is subjected to a curfew.

Anyone with information on the incidents should contact Middletown police.

A blow torch, a large fish hook and fists. Those were the weapons three men allegedly used while torturing a man over two days at the Jersey shore.

A 36-year-old New York man stopped two Atlantic City police officers Monday afternoon in front of the city’s public safety building and told investigators of his harrowing experience while being robbed of $700.

The man told officers he was held against his will in an apartment along South Georgia Avenue – a short distance from Boardwalk Hall – and assaulted by three men. The victim told investigators his captors burned his feet with a blow torch, stuck a fish hook in his mouth and chin and repeatedly punched him over two days.

Doctors at a local hospital treated the victim for his injuries.

Officers rushed to the apartment to find Mark Hopewell, 32, in possession of a small blow torch, police said. Investigators found a large fish hook in the home, they said.

Officers also arrested Roberto Alicea, 28, of Mays Landing. Both men face robbery, aggravated assault, weapons and conspiracy charges and remained jailed Tuesday. It was unclear if they have an attorney who could comment on the allegations.

Police actively are searching for the third suspect. Anyone with information can call police at 609-347-5766 or text "ACPD" and a message to 847411.

Police didn't reveal how all the men know each other.

The mold infestation found last week at a South Jersey school may not be as deadly as the fungul problems in the Philadelphia suburb of Phoenixville in 1958, but it was dangerous enough to warrant closing the building for at least a week.

When it comes to mold in a school, there are usually spore questions than answers for concerned parents and teachers. What kind of mold (out of the thousands of species)? Does it have toxic effects? How long will it take to cleanse the affected areas of fungi? Is the damage irreversible?

Using what was found at Holly Glen Elementary School in Monroe Township, New Jersey, as an example, here's some ways to think about mold when it's found at elevated levels indoors.

- For starters, mold is everywhere: As the Centers for Disease Control points out, "Molds are very common in buildings and homes and will grow anywhere indoors where there is moisture." The proliferation of mold occurs when moisture in the air is elevated. An analysis of the situation at Holly Glen by a remediation firm, TTI Environmental, found that all the locations tested had humidity levels condusive to mold growth.

- Above 50 percent humidity is not cool: Mold "becomes a problem only where there is water damage, elevated and prolonged humidity, or dampness," according to the American Industrial Hygeine Association. The CDC recommends keeping indoor spaces below 50 percent to avoid mold growth. Nine of the 10 locations at Holly Glen tested by TTI had humidity levels of 50 percent or above. The 10th had 49 percent.

- "Toxic mold" is not a thing: It's more an inaccuracy of the wording than the meaning. Mold itself is not toxic, but some molds can produce toxins. The four most common molds found indoors, if found in great enough quantity, can produce respiratory problems, as well as increase asthmatic reaction in those with asthma. In the case of Holly Glen, the two molds found at elevated levels are among those four most common. The notorious "black mold," aka Stachybotrys, was only found in one location, and at a miniscule percent of the overall test sample.

An award-winning former Drexel University neurologist faces seven counts of indecent assault for allegedly inappropriately touching patients, according to recent published reports and court filings.

Dr. Ricardo Cruciani was fired in March after an internal investigation of complaints made by several patients, and he was charged in late September, but the allegations and firing became public as reports surfaced in recent weeks.

After firing Cruciani, now 63, from his role as the chair of the Department of Neurology, Drexel alerted professional licensing organizations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware of its findings, the university said in a statement after NBC10 asked for comment Monday.

The university said it worked with Philadelphia Police special victims unit investigators and the district attorney’s office, which later pressed charges.

Cruciani is accused of inappropriately touching seven different women and exposing himself to one.

"Drexel is deeply disturbed by the reports that led to the filing of these charges," the university statement read.

Cruciani faces seven counts each of indecent assault without consent, simple assault and physical harassment and one count of indecent exposure following his arrest last month, according to court records. A preliminary hearing for the Philadelphia resident is set for later this month. He remains free on bail.

Prior to joining Drexel, Cruciani – who earned his medical degrees in Argentina – worked at Beth Israel Medical Center and Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City and Capital Health Institute for Neurosciences in New Jersey, according to his Drexel biography. Over his years practicing, Cruciani was recognized with Patients’ Choice Awards and Compassionate Doctor Recognitions.

Cruciani's Philadelphia-based attorney Linda Dale Hoffa denied the allegations.

"Dr. Cruciani has a very impressive background as an academic, researcher and medical doctor and he’s been wrongly accused," Hoffa said. "Dr. Cruciani will plead not guilty and looks forward to having the opportunity in court to clearing his name."

Drexel's neurology department focuses its research on epilepsy, movement disorders like Parkinson's Disease and cognitive disorders like Alzheimer's Disease.

Drexel says it’s committed to strengthening its policies for faculty and professional staff and giving support to Cruciani’s former patients.

"Patient safety and well-being is a top priority in all of Drexel’s clinical practices. Drexel has provided support and resources to Cruciani’s former patients, including medical and counseling services and assistance with transitioning to new medical care providers."

FBI agents and Atlantic City police are releasing details Tuesday afternoon in the arrests of two people in an ongoing federal investigation.

Authorities were tight-lipped about the specifics of the joint operation, but said pertinent information would be released at 2:30 p.m. at the city's public safety headquarters on Atlantic Avenue.

Watch the press conference here live.

Jeff Rossen, of Rossen Reports, has a book out on shelves now, Rossen to the Rescue. The book is a said to be a survival guide to life.

Someone dumped a young woman’s body in the woods off a rural Pennsylvania road and police hope to find her killer.

Lower Heidelberg police called Berks County investigators to a wooded area off Riegel Road after finding the body of 23-year-old Madison Walb, county detectives said.

An autopsy Monday ruled the Reading woman’s death a homicide.

Investigators didn’t reveal how they believe Walb died. A pending toxicology test could offer clues, investigators said.

Anyone with information about Walb’s death is asked to contact Berks County detectives at 610-478-7171.

If you recognize a model featured in a national advertisement, that's because you may have seen her walking around Delaware! One local mom was featured in an ad for Dressbarn, and she says she hopes her story can help other women.

A missing Mount Laurel, New Jersey boy was found safe.

Joseph Warner, 13, went missing on Kettlebrook Drive near Eddlewood Place in the Lakes Development of Mount Laurel, New Jersey around 4 p.m. Tuesday. Warner has autism, is non-verbal and often runs away from strangers, according to investigators.

Police, K-9 officers and a New Jersey State Police helicopter searched for the boy in the areas near the Lakes Development, Hartford Road and Hainesport Road in Mount Laurel. They later announced the boy was found safe shortly before 6 p.m.

Former Vice President Joe Biden was in Bucks County on Tuesday speaking about child sexual abuse and a new program that will be introduced to the community. NBC10's Deanna Durante was there to hear about the new program.

Getting your flu shot in Delaware is easier than ever thanks to a new drive-through clinic. NBC10's Tim Furlong has the details.

Close before you doze! It's a simple saying, but it could save your life. NBC10's Mitch Blacher explains why this rhyme is part of an important message Philly fire officials are sharing with the community.