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NJ Town Cracks Down on Crosswalk Violators

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A New Jersey town is cracking down on drivers who don't stop in crosswalks. Adam Kuperstein reports.


Separate Fires Leave 2 Hurt

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One person is hurt following a fire along Fairmount Avenue in Philadelphia's Mantua Section. Meanwhile, a woman is in the hospital following a row home fire along N 11th Street in North Philadelphia.



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Tree-Cutting Crane Tips Over in NJ, Traps Worker

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A worker was trapped for nearly an hour after a tree-cutting crane tipped over in a neighborhood in New Jersey, authorities said. 

The worker was cutting down a tree in a backyard on St. Cloud Avenue in West Orange at about 4 p.m. Friday when the boom suddenly toppled over into a neighboring yard. Witness Danielle Dorch said that there were sparks as the crane -- which she said was unsteady to begin with -- came crashing down, taking branches and power lines with it.

She said that as the crane came down, she and others watching the operation made a run for it.

"We scattered as far as we could and pulled out our phones to call 911," she said. 

Crews were quick to arrive at the scene. Chopper 4 footage from above showed firefighters crowding around the wreckage and working to pull the trapped worker to safety. After about 40 minutes, the man was pulled out and put in an ambulance on a backboard. 

Authorities later said the man was conscious when he was rescued and only suffered a broken leg. 

It's not clear what exactly caused the crane to topple over. 



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Budget Bills Are Ugly, Pa. Gov Has Little Choice But to Sign

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Pennsylvania's House of Representatives had passed an aggressive, bipartisan gambling expansion bill an hour earlier when Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf's top budget adviser walked by the chamber's Democratic leader in the Capitol's ornate Rotunda.

"Thank you," he told Minority Leader Frank Dermody, D-Allegheny.

It was perhaps the most polite thing said about Pennsylvania's ugly budget process and a Frankenstein-like assortment now sitting on Wolf's desk: The gambling bill, a $140 million tax package and $1.5 billion borrowing measure to bail out the state's finances.

There were no celebratory press conferences for the borrowing and gambling, no flood of credit-taking and no visible elation.

Despite their distaste for it, lawmakers say it puts the state on sound financial footing for the foreseeable future after fighting persistent deficits since the recession. This year's projected deficit was particularly acute: $2.2 billion, driven largely by Pennsylvania's biggest post-recession shortfall.

It props up a $32 billion bipartisan spending package, and could ease whatever fiscal challenges emerge ahead of next year's election when voters decide on Wolf's re-election bid, plus contests for most legislative seats.

Wolf hasn't said whether he'll sign the bills, hundreds of pages of legislation that flew through the Legislature this past week after months of stalemate pitting Wolf, Senate Republican leaders and Democratic lawmakers against the House Republican majority's huge conservative bloc.

Everyone had reasons to dislike the package.

"When you're dealing with difficult budgetary decisions, you're never going to be left with the good versus the bad," said House Majority Leader Dave Reed, R-Indiana.

Still, top House Republicans declared a victory of sorts, saying they had fought off higher taxes, in particular a severance tax on Marcellus Shale natural gas production that had isolated them in the Capitol.

There was no celebration by Wolf, top Senate Republicans or Democratic lawmakers, who had, to some degree, unified around a bigger tax package, including a Marcellus Shale tax.

But blocked by House Republicans, the scale of the borrowing and gambling legislation grew. In the end, finishing the stalemate was its own victory.

"Being done had a lot of value, and so we moved forward with it," Senate Majority Leader Jake Corman, R-Centre, told reporters.

Asked how the governor felt about the budget process, his office released a statement that took a swing at House Republicans, saying their opposition to a severance tax "has revealed the worst of Harrisburg." House Speaker Mike Turzai — the Allegheny County Republican who is considering a bid for governor — insisted it would damage western Pennsylvania's economy.

The process blew four months past the July 1 start of the fiscal year.

The state had spending authority under a spending bill lawmakers overwhelmingly approved June 30.

By and large, lawmakers gave Wolf the spending he had sought: a modest increase for public schools, a robust boost for pre-school programs, more resources to fight opioid addiction and a big injection of money into services for the intellectually disabled. Helping was the easing of long-term cost pressures in prisons and Medicaid.

Paying for it was another matter.

In mid-July, House Republicans abruptly retreated from discussions over raising taxes and embarked on two-month, twisting-and-turning path to produce their own no-new-taxes plan.

Along the way, Wolf and the Senate fought off House GOP efforts to siphon cash from mass transit agencies and environmental cleanup programs and impose spending cuts on prisons and county-run social services. The state struggled to make payments on time and got slapped with a costly credit downgrade.

Ultimately, Wolf won approval of just a fraction of the $1 billion tax package he had initially proposed.

The tax package now on Wolf's desk could produce just enough cash to finance the cost of the borrowing — more than $2 billion, including interest, over 20 years — and lawmakers estimate the gambling bill will provide another $200 million a year from casino license fees and taxes on higher gambling losses.

Wolf was never enthusiastic about borrowing or expanding casino-style gambling. But Republicans preferred it over tax increase and, to boot, the gambling bill was packed with pet provisions to bring cash to legislators' districts.

That left Wolf little choice — and it's why Wolf's budget secretary thanked Dermody.

"He understands he's got some more money," Dermody said. "The budget secretary likes to have money."



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Police Find Pounds of Heroin in Home Across From High School

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Police found nearly 7 pounds of heroin, 3 ounces of cocaine and drug dealing materials in a home adjacent to a South Jersey high school.

A tip about drug activity led Absecon police to serve a search warrant on a unit at the Clayton Mill Run apartment complex along S. New Road Friday.

In the home, investigators found about 3 kilos (6.6 pounds) of heroin along with "drug paraphernalia associated with the manufacturing, packaging and distribution of controlled dangerous substances," the Absecon Police Department said in a Nixle message.

Police charged Ismael Martinez with a variety of drug dealing charges and placed him in Atlantic County Jail. The 32-year-old Egg Harbor Township man faces extra charges since the alleged drug dealing took place in the school zone of Holy Spirit High School, which is across U.S. Route 9.



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Children & Pets Show Off Halloween Costumes

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The Philadelphia region is ready for Halloween as is evident by these children and pets already getting in the spirit.

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Traffic Delays: Tractor Trailer Crashes, Overturns on I-295

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A major highway artery in Delaware will be closed for several hours Sunday as officials clear up a trailer fire on Interstate 295.

The incident happened around 2:30 a.m. Sunday morning when a tractor trailer carrying construction equipment hit a crash cushion at the Interstate 95 and I-295 split in New Castle County.

The truck overturned and caught fire. The driver, a 55-year-old man from South Carolina, was rescued by emergency personnel and taken to a local hospital to be treated for injuries. His condition is not known.

The fire has caused extensive damage to the roadway and engineers are on-scene surveying any damage to the 141 overpass. Delays are expected for several hours Sunday. 




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16-Year-old Faces Murder Charges in South Philly Shooting

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Brandon Olivieri is charged as an adult in the deaths of Caleer Miller and Salvatore DiNubile. NBC10's Drew Smith was the only reporter inside the courtroom.


Jeremiah Trotter Jr. and Son Make History at Philly High School

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The name Jeremiah Trotter remains one of the most recognizeable in Eagles memory. But if you think your days of hearing that name are over, think again.

Good Samaritan Saves Neighbor From Philly Fire

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He couldn't just stand by and watch as a neighbor's home went up in flames. NBC10's Denise Nakano has the story.

Apparent Serial Robber Shot by Police Outside KOP Mall

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An apparent serial robbery suspect was shot by police outside the King of Prussia Mall Sunday afternoon, police tell NBC10.

The shooting happened just before 4 p.m. outside Lord and Taylor on the mall's southern edge off Gulph Road and W. Dekalb Pike in Upper Merion, Pennsylvania, police said.

Police said the suspect came into contact with officers in the Green Parking Deck which is connected to Lord and Taylor and Nordsrom. It's not clear what led to the shooting.

Around the same time Saturday afternoon, police believe the same man robbed a shopper at gunpoint in that parking garage. The woman was not hurt, but her purse was taken. The suspect was last seen driving away in a maroon Kia, police said.

The suspect was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. His condition was not immediately known.

The part of the massive mall complex — the largest on the East Coast — was placed on lockdown for about an hour, store managers and shoppers tell NBC10.

Mall management said no employees or patrons were injured.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.



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NBC10 First Alert Weather: Sunday Super Soaker

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The heaviest rains and highest winds are moving into the region Sunday night. NBC10 First Alert Weather meteorologists Tammie Souza and Steve Sosna have your forecast.

Catch Up Quickly: Serial Robber Shot by Police

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Here are the top news stories you need to know to start your day from your friends at NBC10.


TODAY'S TOP STORY 

Apparent Serial Robber Shot by Police Outside KOP Mall: An alleged serial robber who is linked to a carjacking and kidnapping in Delaware was shot by police outside the King of Prussia Mall Sunday afternoon, police tell NBC10. The shooting happened just before 4 p.m. outside Lord and Taylor on the mall's southern edge off Gulph Road and W. Dekalb Pike in Upper Merion, Pennsylvania, police said. Police said the suspect tried to run down officers in the Green Parking Deck, which is connected to Lord and Taylor and Nordstrom. They opened fire, hitting the man. The suspect was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. His condition was not immediately known. Part of the massive mall complex — the largest on the East Coast — was placed on lockdown for about an hour, store managers and shoppers tell NBC10. Mall management said no employees or patrons were injured. The suspect is implicated in at least three other crimes including a robbery in the same parking garage the day before.

    WHAT YOU MISSED YESTERDAY

    No Bail for 16 Year Old Accused of Slaying 2 Teens in South Philly: The 16-year-old boy accused of shooting two other teens to death on a South Philadelphia street corner Tuesday night showed no emotion as he was arraigned on murder and firearms charges Saturday. Brandon Olivieri is charged as an adult in the deaths of Caleer Miller and Salvatore DiNubile, who were shot during an argument at the corner of 12th and Ritner streets in South Philadelphia. Olivieri appeared via video during his arraignment. He responded "yes" when the judge asked if he understood that he was not to have any contact with anyone who had been on the corner that night. He was held without bail.

    YOUR FIRST ALERT FORECAST  

    High winds and cooler temperatures in the high 50s are expected for Monday. The strong winds are expected to slow by Monday afternoon. The sun is expected to return for Tuesday with temperatures nearing 60 degrees. There is a chances for some showers on Wednesday and Thursday. Friday, Saturday and Sunday could see temperatures return to the 60s and 70s. Get your full NBC10 First Alert forecast here.

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        Sources: Phillies to Hire New Manager: The Phillies will hire Gabe Kapler as their new manager, multiple baseball sources tell NBC Sports Philadelphia. An announcement could come as soon as Monday. Kapler beat out Dusty Wathan, the Phillies' highly successful Triple A manager, for the position. Former Boston Red Sox manager John Farrell, who led that team to a World Series title in 2013, was the other finalist for the job. According to sources, Kapler wowed club officials with his energy and intellect during the interview process. A former outfielder for 12 seasons in the majors, Kapler has served as director of player development for the Los Angeles Dodgers since 2014. He had been considered for that club's manager's job two years ago. The position went to Dave Roberts, who now has that team in the World Series. At 42, Kapler becomes the youngest Phillies manager since the team hired 37-year-old Terry Francona before the 1997 season. He is also the first Phillies manager since Francona without previous ties to the organization. Larry Bowa, Charlie Manuel, Ryne Sandberg and Pete Mackanin had all played or worked in the organization before being hired to manage the club.

        AROUND THE WORLD

        Robert Mueller's Office Will Issue First Indictment Monday: A federal grand jury in Washington has approved the first criminal charges in the special counsel’s investigation into Russian election interference, two sources told NBC News, marking a significant milestone in an inquiry that has roiled Donald Trump’s presidency. Mueller's Special Counsel's Office will make public an indictment on Monday, a U.S. official with firsthand knowledge of the process confirmed to NBC News, without disclosing the name of the target or the nature of the charges. The timing was confirmed by a second source familiar with the matter. CNN was the first to report on Friday that the grand jury approved charges, citing multiple sources. The network added that the charges remain sealed by order of a federal judge.


        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

        8-Year-Old Jump Roping Champ Killed by Jeep in NJ: Officials

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        An 8-year-old boy who was a member of a champion jump roping group was struck and killed by a Jeep when he was walking home from a fundraiser for the team, authorities said. 

        Jeremiah Grant, of Jersey City, was struck near Christopher Columbus Drive and Grove Street on Saturday afternoon, the Hudson County prosecutor's office said. 

        Jeremiah was taken to Jersey City Medical Center where he was pronounced dead, prosecutors said. 

        The driver of the Jeep, a 60-year-old Union City man, initially drove off until witnesses flagged him down, police said. He remained at the scene until police arrived and hasn't been charged. 

        Jeremiah was a member of the Honey Bees, a renowned double-dutch jump roping group. He appeared with the group last year on "The Tonight Show." 

        The founder of the Honey Bees, Takeria Clark, confirmed that Jeremiah was a member and had been walking back from a team fundraiser when he was struck. 

        Witnesses say the boy laid lifeless after getting hit. 

        "Not crying or anything, just laying there," a witness who gave his name as Mo B. said.

        Jose Pimentel was among several people who ran after the Jeep that hit the boy. 

        "I jumped on the street, went after the car. I was able to stop him and let him know he had to stop because he hit somebody," Pimentel said. "He said he thought he went over a book bag. He didn’t notice that he had hit a person."

        Pimentel said he saw a police officer and waved him down.




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        Cute Alert! Police Puppies in Training

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        New four-legged K-9 officers in training are getting a lot of following online. NBC10's Randy Gyllenhaal reports they will one day help keep you safe.



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        Strong Wind Gusts Cause Delays

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        Strong winds and heavy rain moved through our area Monday morning, leaving behind damage and causing transportation delays. NBC10's Pamela Osborne is in Chestnut Hill with the details.

        Wind 1, Umbrella 0

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        The wicked weather is impacting travel this morning. NBC10's Katy Zachry has the details on what you could expect for your commute. And, her umbrella has already lost.



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        Construction Closes Main Line SEPTA Station for Weeks

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        If you take the Norristown High Speed Line to and from Villanova Station, you should rethink your travel plans.

        Starting Monday, the NHSL will not make stops at Villanova Station due to ongoing construction by the University. The stop will be closed until Sunday, Dec. 10 as workers connect the existing pedestrian overpass to a new bridge and walkway.

        The University sent out a reminder to faculty and students to change their commute plans for the upcoming weeks.

        Riders are advised to use Stadium Station on S Ithan Ave., a 0,2-mile walk from Villanova Station. All other NHSL stops and the Villanova Station on the Paoli/Thorndale Regional Rail Line will run on the normal schedule.



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        A Family History of Fighting Through Breast Cancer

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        This week, NBC10 is launching a series focused on women's health. NBC10's Katy Zachry introduces Amy Link who has a family history of fighting through breast cancer.

        Child Abuser Worked as Children's Party Entertainer, DA Says

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        A man who dressed up as characters like Mickey Mouse and SpongeBob SquarePants at children’s birthday parties is accused of sexually assaulting at least four minors.

        Michael Cripps — whose side job involved working as movie, TV and book characters — sexually abused his victims over a series of years, according to Delaware County District Attorney Jack Whelan's office. Several of the charges date back nearly a decade, according to court records.

        The 43-year-old Colwyn man faces more than 120 counts, including corrupting minors, indecent sexual assault of minors, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, indecent assault of children and endangering child welfare, according to court records.

        Cripps was initially arrested on Oct. 18 but arrested again on Oct. 22 after new allegations came to light, the DA's office said. He has remained jailed on $250,000 bail since his second arrest.

        An attorney listed in court records as representing Cripps didn't immediately return requests for comment. 

        Whelan is expected to announce more details about the allegations and investigation at a 2:30 p.m. news conference Monday.

        Investigators fear there could be other victims. Anyone with information is asked to contact the county detectives at 610 891-4700.



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