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'American Ninja Warrior' Returning to Philly

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NBC's obstacle course competition "American Ninja Warrior" is returning to Philadelphia next year and they are looking for some ninjas to try their luck at the course.

After holding 2016 qualifiers along the Delaware River, athletes in 2018 will compete again on a ANW course built outside the old Richmond Power Plant.

Here’s a refresher on what the previous course looked like thanks to our own Keith Jones who took on the challenge.

The city qualifying and finals rounds will be held in May, according to the production team. They will later air on television for season 10.

Potential ninjas looking to compete on the hit NBC show for a chance to try and eventually conquer Mount Midoriyama have until Jan. 2 to submit an application.

As May approaches, check back with On Camera Audiences for information on how you can watch the competition in person.



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Crackdown on Philly 'Stop-N-Go' Stores Approved

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A bill cracking down on liquor sales by the hundreds of "stop-n-go" corner stores throughout Philadelphia was approved 14-3 after long and heated debate Thursday in City Council.

Supporters and opponents of the legislation by Councilwoman Cindy Bass testified for more than an hour before the vote was held.

The bill would implement new regulations governing corner stores that have liquor licenses to sell single beers and shots of liquor. At the heart of the controversy is one of those regulations regarding bulletproof glass separating cashiers from customers in many of the stores. The glass may be required to be removed in stores after a three-year review by the city.

Mayor Jim Kenney will sign the bill into law, a spokesman said.

"The bill does not require the removal of plexiglass –it gives L&I three years to convene a diverse group of stakeholders to decide how the plexiglass issue is to be handled – that could mean L&I ultimately decides to leave the plexiglass as is, to remove it completely or something in between," Kenney spokesman Mike Dunn said in an email.

A coalition of store owners argued that the glass is needed protection against robbery in high-crime neighborhoods. Several store owners testified before Council against the bill because of the glass regulation.

Supporters of Bass's bill testified that the broader effects of the bill would have effects ranging from decreasing public drunkenness and clamping down on those stop-n-go's selling liquor and beer without adhering to all state liquor law regulations.

Bass has said her legislation is meant to force the stores, which are also referred to as "beer delis," to maintain certain numbers of seats for customers, have accessible restrooms and sell food, as required by state regulations.

“Often times stop-n-go establishments use loopholes to obtain restaurant-based liquor licenses. The establishments may have a restroom, but the restrooms are not accessible to customers. The establishments purport to sell food, but their food preparation areas are cold and food storage areas contain only ramen noodles or hot dogs and paper bowls,” Bass said in a statement Nov. 2 when she introduced the bill. “This legislation will close those loopholes and require businesses to either operate as respectable, standard restaurants or else stay out of our neighborhoods.”

The controversial regulation on bulletproof glass was amended since its introduction to give the city Department of Licenses and Inspections until 2021 to decide store-by-store if each business could continue to have bulletproof glass enclosures.

Prior to the vote, Bass made an impassioned plea to fellow lawmakers.

"I know what a deli is and this isn’t that. You can’t get a pastrami and rye at these establishments," she said. "They only exist in vulnerable neighborhoods. They aren’t delis. They’re illegal places to get high."

One of the "no" votes, Councilman David Oh vehemently defended store owners, many of whom believe the legislation will create a more dangerous environment inside their businesses.

Glenn "Hurricane" Schwartz Surprises Doppelganger Retiree

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It's said that we all have a doppelganger, and Glenn "Hurricane" Schwartz surprised one of his on Thursday for his retirement. The surprise was completed, of course, with a gifted bow tie.

Boy in the Fight of His Life Becomes State Trooper

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When New Jersey State Police found out that a young boy battling Neuroblastoma wanted to be a State Trooper, they jumped into action. The boy was sworn in as a Jersey Trooper on Thursday, including his own uniform, whistle, and cruiser.

'Illegal Tacos' Coming to Philly

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A new restaurant coming to Philadelphia is aiming to give voice to illegal immigrants. The restaurant, called Illegal Tacos, will open in about two weeks on Broad Street.

Tax Fight: Business Impact

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While taxes continue to be discussed in Washington, one businessman is saying what he thinks will really happen. NBC10's Lauren Mayk explains.

NBC10 First Alert Weather: Is the Snow Gone?

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Wednesday's light snow didn't cause too many problems for our region, but is the snow gone? NBC10 meteorologist Glenn "Hurricane" Schwartz has your forecast, including the possibility of a white Christmas.

First Alert for Cold, Snow During Evening Commute

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The NBC10 First Alert Weather team has issued a First Alert for Friday afternoon into the evening for cold and snow that could impact the evening rush.

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Remembering Victims of Gun Violence

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What has changed in the five years since the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School? Those calling for change gathered in Philadelphia to remember all victims of gun violence. NBC10s Drew Smith reports.

Locals Return From Helping Maria Victims in Puerto Rico

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Members of the Delaware National Guard return home from serving to help recovery in Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria. NBC10s Brandon Hudson also meets a volunteer on the way to the island to help.

Friday Is Free Shipping Day for Hundreds of Retailers

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Online retailers are bringing some much-needed relief for late shoppers: free shipping.

Friday is the 10th annual Free Shipping Day. More than 960 retailers, including Macy's, Nordstrom, Amazon, Kate Spade and ASOS, are offering the service with guaranteed delivery by Christmas Eve. Many of the participating retailers are also offering additional deals and sales.

The complete list of all participating retailers can be viewed here.

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Deals and guidelines vary from company to company, and free shipping is only guaranteed for items that are currently in stock and may exclude certain purchases.

FedEx and UPS are gearing up for last-minute cyber purchases and have advice for frantic consumers on their websites. FedEx encourages preparation and planning to ensure a stress-free delivery and even has a hotline for consumers to keep tabs on their packages. FedEx and UPS also have holiday calendars that explain the last days to order so the gifts arrive by Dec. 24. 

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First Alert: Snow Causing Slippery Roads, Accidents

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Snow is already coating many Philadelphia-area roads, leading to slippery roads and some reported accidents during the Friday evening commute while mass transit also experienced delays.

The quick-moving weather system will bring 1 to 3 inches of snow to most of the Philadelphia region. The NBC10 First Alert Weather Team has issued a First Alert for the entire region for accumulating snow.

SEPTA Regional Rail lines, city trolleys and the Norristown High Speed Line all were up to 10 minutes behind schedule.

The snow started in the Philadelphia suburbs after noon and quickly spread across the region with only extreme South Jersey and Delaware beaches possibly avoiding flakes. The snow quickly stuck to parked vehicles and untreated surfaces.

The snow should be light to moderate — the fluffy type of flakes — but at the worst time possible for people looking to get home from work or school. Plan to take extra time to get where you need to go and don’t travel if you don’t need to.

Before the snow even started, about two dozen schools already planned to dismiss students early. 

Get all the early dismissals on our School Closings system.

Snow should taper off in the Lehigh Valley and Berks County first and could linger in South Jersey until 8 p.m. or later.

Timeline:

3 to 6 p.m. – snow for much of the region

6 p.m. – snow tapers off north and west of Philadelphia then tapers from west to east

By 8 p.m. – most of the snow should be gone

This third snowfall in one week adds to a snow total that has already doubled the normal accumulation for December in Philadelphia.

Municipalities and departments of transportation like DelDOT and PennDOT prepared ahead of the the storm. In Philadelphia, the Streets Department had 85 trucks ready to treat the streets with over 45,000 tons of salt available once the snow arrives.

If you have a flight Friday at Philadelphia International Airport, prepare for delays and check your flight's status before you go, the airport said.

Stick with the NBC10 First Alert Weather Team for continuing coverage of the snow.



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Convoy of Toyota Tundras Bringing Food to Those in Need

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NBC10's Rosemary Connors reports from South Philadelphia where the Toyota Tundra Food Drive is getting food to people in need ahead of Friday's snow.

Watch It Fall on NBC10's SnowCam

NBC10 First Alert Weather: How Long Will the Snow Last?

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Snow hit our region Friday afternoon making for a messy evening commute, but how long will the flakes last? And how much could you get in your area? Our team of meteorologists has all the snowy details you need.


Stolen Guns, Stolen Lives: Technology That Track Shootings

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With the number of stolen guns on the rise, a new technology could be tracking shootings. NBC10 Investigative Reporter George Spencer explains.

Stolen Guns, Stolen Lives: Julie Patel's Lost Sons

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With the number of stolen guns on the rise in Philadelphia, the NBC10 Investigators took a deeper look into how those guns were impacting the community.

Snow Impacts Roads, Halts Rush Hour Commute

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Friday's snow hit just in time to impact the rush hour commute. Telemundo62's Ines Ferre headed out in StormForce10 to check on the road conditions.

Center City Blanketed in Snow, Traffic Snarled

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If you take Broad Street during your evening commute, you likely sat in heavy traffic on Friday. NBC10's Aundrea Cline-Thomas headed to Broad Street to see how the snow was impacting traffic.

NBC10 First Alert Weather: Snow Moves Out

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Friday's snow storm moved in quickly, but it left quickly, too. NBC10 First Alert Meteorologist Glenn "Hurricane" Schwartz tells you what's coming next.

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