The Archbishop Wood football program has developed into a powerhouse and already gained huge wins this season. But it's the story of how they've done it and the person who's inspired them that's truly special. NBC10's Denise Nakano explains.
Teen With Down Syndrome Inspires Archbishop Wood Football
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The Next Step: Isheem Young's Road to Penn State
Imhotep High School safety Isheem Young's road to the next level started much younger than most. Now he's ready to take a big step forward in his football dreams. NBC10's Erin Coleman has the story.
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Montco Squad Shows Support for Cheerleader Fighting Cancer
Cheerleaders at Upper Perkiomen High School rallied around their teammate Rachel Behm after she was diagnosed with cancer for a second time.
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Leah Still Speaks at Delaware Leadership Conference
Leah Still, a 7-year-old girl whose fight against cancer was documented on social media by her father, NFL player Devon Still, shared an inspiring message during the "Girls Can Do Anything Leadership Conference" in Wilmington, Delaware.
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Gunman Robs and Sexually Assaults Woman in Chester: Police
Police are on the hunt for a man who they say robbed and sexually assaulted a woman in Chester, Pennsylvania.
A man who says he’s a loved one of the victim told NBC10 the woman was on East 24th Street around 4 a.m. Friday when an unidentified man robbed and sexually assaulted her at gunpoint.
“She was sexually assaulted even after giving her items up,” said the man, who wanted to remain anonymous.
Chester Police confirmed they are investigating the incident.
“This is the first robbery/sexual assault that has occurred in that area,” a spokesperson for the Chester Police Department wrote. “It appears to be a crime of opportunity.”
The suspect is described as a light-skinned black male in his mid-20s with light facial hair standing between 5-foot-11 and 6-feet. He was caught on surveillance video wearing black jogging pants and a dark-colored hooded sweatshirt.
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If you have any information on the incident or suspect, please call Chester Police at 610-447-8430.
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Event Honors Victims of Opioid Crisis
An event in Camden, New Jersey Saturday highlighted the victims of the opioid crisis. NBC10's Aundrea Cline-Thomas has the details.
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NBC10 First Alert Weather: Temperatures Dropping
Most of our area will see temperatures close to the 80s today, but the warm up won't last long. Meteorologist Krystal Klei has details on this week's dropping temps.
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WATCH NOW: 230-Foot Smokestack in Wilmington Implodes
Residents beware.
A 230-foot smokestack imploded Sunday at 8 a.m. in Wilmington, Delaware.
Real estate developer Buccini Pollin Group received a city permit to conduct the implosion at the former Bancroft Mills plant on the Brandywine River. The site is being cleared for future redevelopment, according to Delaware Business Now.
The immediate area will be cordoned off until noon. Spectators and park visitors must keep 1,000 feet away from the demolition site. Watch the action below:
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Philly Sheriff's Office Heads to Puerto Rico
Four members of Philadelphia’s Sheriff’s Department left Sunday morning to embark on a week-long aid mission in Puerto Rico.
They will work with the Red Cross to make sure residents get the supplies they desperately need.
All of the participating officers have family stranded on the island, which continues to struggle in the wake of Hurricane Maria.
More than three weeks after the hurricane hit, only around 14.6 percent of Puerto Rico had electric service restored, according to the government. Generators were being used to power businesses and other structures.
At least 44 deaths in Puerto Rico have been directly and indirectly blamed on the hurricane, which made landfall on Sept. 20.
As of Saturday 64 percent of water service had been restored to the island, which has a population of around 3.5 million, according to officials. The devastation has been called a humanitarian disaster.
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Drone Footage Shows Update of PA Turnpike Construction
New drone footage shows the progress crews are making on the bridge that has 40 miles of the Pennsylvania turnpike closed.
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AIDS Walk Philly Begins
NBC10's Matt DeLucia is live in Center City where many people are taking part in the AIDs walk to help raise money and awareness.
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Educators Call for More Black Male Teachers
A weekend education conference will wrap up today with participants hoping to shine a spotlight on the need for more African-American male teachers.
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Thousands Gather for AIDS Walk Philly
At least 10,000 people are walking and running to raise money and awareness for the fight against HIV and AIDS. NBC10's Matt DeLucia has details from outside the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
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Woman Hit by Car in Rehoboth, Remains in Critical Condition
Delaware police are investigating a car accident that left a pedestrian seriously injured in Rehoboth.
Police say the crash occurred at about 1:15 a.m. on Sunday when a 48-year-old woman tried to cross Coastal Highway outside of the crosswalk and was struck by a 19-year-old driving a Toyota Celica.
Police say the victim, who has not been identified, was taken to a local hospital with traumatic injuries before being transferred to Christiana Hospital, where she remains in critical condition.
Police say drugs and alcohol were not factors in the accident, and no charges have been filed against the driver, who stayed on the scene. He was wearing a seat belt, and was not injured.
Police say the incident is still under investigation.
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Philadelphia Elementary School Remains Closed Due to Mold
A Philadelphia elementary school will remain closed after traces of mold were found in classrooms.
Classes at John B. Kelly Elementary School on 5100 Pulaski Avenue in Germantown will be closed Monday. All staff members should report to the Hill Freedman World Academy on 1100 Mt. Pleasant Street. The Philadelphia School District says they are in "the final stages of cleanup" at the school.
Officials announced last week that traces of mold were found in several classrooms of the school after heating, ventilating and air-conditioning issues. An environmental remediation contractor and other workers began to remove the problem at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday.
The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers claimed in a statement released Thursday however that staff members reported mold issues at the school long before the school district took action.
"Instead of taking proactive–and cost effective–steps to remediate the mold when it was first reported, the District allowed the situation to worsen to the point that the school had to be closed to address the issue," a PFT spokesperson wrote.
Lee Whack, the spokesman for the Philadelphia School District, told NBC10 the district took action immediately however when they learned about the mold.
"Once we were informed of this issue, we took immediate action," said Whack. "Within maybe an hour or so we had folks here."
The closure comes as schools in the Monroe Township School District in Gloucester County remain closed due to mold being found in one of its elementary schools.
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Local Concert Held for Victims of Maria
A benefit concert took place Sunday night in the Olney section of Philadelphia to raise money for Hurricane Maria victims in Puerto Rico. NBC10's Drew Smith has the details.
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Boy Helps People Recovering from Addiction After Dad's Death
A young South Jersey boy dealing with the loss of his father is lending a huge helping hand to victims of the opioid epidemic.
It was a year ago when Trae Cole’s father died after battling a drug addiction Now the 11-year-old boy is turning his tragedy into triumph by making it his mission to help others who are struggling with substance abuse. On Sunday Cole handed out 50 backpacks to residents at the Oxford House-Jarvis, a recovery house in Sicklerville, New Jersey.
“I spent my time after sports collecting money and backpacks,” Cole said.
Each backpack contains a hand-stitched patch with the name of someone who lost their battle with addiction as well as their story.
“For him to do this for somebody after losing his father and not having his mother around and can be selfless like that, it warms my heart,” said Tina Cole, Trae’s grandmother.
The backpacks also contain care packages with toiletries and other items.
“A lot of people that move into our houses don’t have anything,” said George Chewkaaes, who works at the Oxford House. “So it’s a real nice gesture.”
For those struggling with the disease of addiction, Trae’s gifts were much more than just material items however.
“The amount of hope it gives the rest of us guys like me. Because I’ve got kids too,” said Carl Harris, one of the Oxford House residents. “This is the first time I’ve ever experienced anything like this. And it just really choked me up.”
Trae’s effort won’t stop now. He plans on giving out as many backpacks he can to make sure that those who lost their lives in the midst of the nationwide drug epidemic, including his father, will never be forgotten.
“I will keep this for the rest of my life and I will cherish it,” another Oxford resident told the boy. “Your father’s memory will not only be with you but it will be with me as well.”
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Catch Up Quickly: NE Extension Reopens
Here are the top news stories you need to know to start your day from your friends at NBC10.
TODAY'S TOP STORY
NE Extension Reopens After Weekend Bridge Replacement: In just one weekend, construction crews did it. Workers have finished replacing a bridge on the Pennsylvania Turnpike's Northeastern Extension. A section of the highway that was closed Friday night, forcing motorists to detour about 30 miles between the Lehigh Valley Interchange and the Pocono Interchange, reopened Monday morning. Workers replaced the 60-year-old bridge over Crackersport Road outside Allentown. The previous span on Interstate 476 opened in 1957 and carried about 30,000 vehicles daily. The roadway reopened ahead of the 4 a.m. schedule as the southbound lanes opened at 1 a.m. Monday and the northbound lanes opened at 2 a.m. Monday, according to the turnpike commission.
WHAT YOU MISSED YESTERDAY
Philly Elementary School Remains Closed Due to Mold: A Philadelphia elementary school will remain closed after traces of mold were found in classrooms. Classes at John B. Kelly Elementary School on 5100 Pulaski Avenue in Germantown will be closed Monday. All staff members should report to the Hill Freedman World Academy on 1100 Mt. Pleasant Street. The Philadelphia School District says they are in "the final stages of cleanup" at the school. Officials announced last week that traces of mold were found in several classrooms of the school after heating, ventilating and air-conditioning issues. An environmental remediation contractor and other workers began to remove the problem at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday. The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers claimed in a statement released Thursday however that staff members reported mold issues at the school long before the school district took action.
YOUR FIRST ALERT FORECAST
Rain is expected for Monday with temperatures in the low 60s. The rain is expected to move out by the afternoon. Tuesday is expected to be cool but sunny with temperatures hitting 60 degrees. But warmer temperatures are expected to return for the remainder of the week. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday could also see sunshine and 70 degree temperatures. Get your full NBC10 First Alert forecast here.
TODAY'S TALKER
Thousands Sign Online Petition to Ban Pete Morelli from Reffing Eagles Game: Should veteran NFL referee Pete Morelli be banned from officiating Eagles games? More than 23,000 people say yes. After watching Morelli and his crew penalize the Eagles dramatically more than their opponent for a fourth straight Eagles game the crew has officiated, Will Philbrick of Little Rock, Ark., went to change.org and created a petition to present to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell complaining about Morelli's track record working Eagles games. As of Sunday morning, the petition had 23,074 signatures. The Eagles beat the Panthers and Morelli Thursday night in Charlotte. The Eagles were penalized 10 times for 126 yards, and the Panthers just once for one yard. It was the first time in NFL history one team was assessed 120 or more penalty yards and its opponent was assessed fewer than 10 penalty yards. Morelli also worked the Eagles-Lions game in Detroit last year, when the Eagles were penalized 14 times for 111 yards and the Lions twice for 18 yards. In fact, in the last four Eagles games that Morelli has worked, the Eagles have been flagged 40 times for 396 yards and their opponents just eight times for 74 yards.
AROUND THE WORLD
Calif. Turns Corner in Battling Wildfires: California fire authorities said Sunday they have turned a corner in battling several of the wildfires that have devastated wine country and other rural parts of Northern California over the past week. Some counties were preparing to let more evacuees return to their homes amid improving weather. The winds that have been fanning the deadliest and most destructive cluster of wildfires in California history did not kick up overnight as much as feared. "Conditions have drastically changed from just 24 hours ago, and that is definitely a very good sign. And it's probably a sign we've turned a corner on these fires," said Daniel Berlant, spokesman for California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. "We're starting to see fires with containment numbers in the 50 and 60 percent, so we're definitely getting the upper hand on these fires."
That's what you need to know to Catch Up Quickly, but we've got more stories worthy of your time. Click here to check them out.
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Science of Sleep: Foods to Avoid for Better Rest
What foods should you stay away from to get a better night's sleep? Dr. Namni Goel says what you eat could impact how you sleep.
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Students Plan Walkout Over Teacher's 'Speak American' Video
A controversial video of a New Jersey high school teacher seen telling Spanish-speaking students to "speak American" has sparked national outrage, and hundreds of students planned to walk out of the building in protest Monday.
In the now viral video recorded by a student, the teacher at Cliffside Park High School can be heard saying, "Men and women are fighting, they’re not fighting for your right to speak Spanish. They’re fighting for your right to speak American."
The video, which was posted on Snapchat and other social media networks and has been viewed more than 9,000 times, shows students getting up from their desks and leaving the classroom in apparent disgust.
"You’re being racist, I know how to speak English," said one student. "Goodbye. Goodbye."
The video does not show what happened before the exchange, but other students at the high school told News 4 that the teacher repeatedly told two students to stop whispering to one another in Spanish.
Students said the teacher -- whose name has not been revealed -- had previously confronted students for speaking Spanish during and in between classes.
The school district did not comment on the video, which was first reported by the Daily Voice. But students said the principal addressed the video in an assembly on Friday. Others online, meanwhile, defended the teacher as a good person and good teacher.
A post on Twitter indicated students planned a walkout during fourth period Monday.
"CPHS will be protesting for our rights to speak and represent any of our cultures. bring your country's flag, shirt, jersey or anything to represent where you're from," the post read. It ended with #stopracism.
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