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Paramedic Accused of Sex Assault Appears in Court

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A Chester County paramedic accused of sexually assaulting a teen in a ride-along appeared in court on Thursday. NBC10's Deanna Durante was in that courtroom where the alleged victim testified.


Handicapped Accessible Van Donated to Theft Victims

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One family got an early Christmas gift on Thursday when an anonymous NBC10 viewer donated their handicapped accessible van to a family who had theirs stolen. Now, one thankful mother can drive her paralyzed son around safely.

Sixers Surprise Local Youth

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The Sixers are in the holiday spirit! Some team members handed out gifts to local kids on Thursday. The gifts included personalized jerseys and more.

Teen Saved From Frigid Waters

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A teenage boy was rescued from frigid waters after officials said he jumped into a canal to escape two potentially armed men. NBC10's Cydney Long has the story.

Milder Friday, Flakes on Christmas?

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Temperatures will be milder on Friday for last minute shoppers. Rain moves in for parts of the weekend. NBC10 First Alert meteorologist Glenn Hurricane Schwartz has your holiday forecast.

NBC10 Investigators: Cleaning up Kensington

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The city of Philadelphia has devoted efforts to cleaning up Kensington, and now residents are seeing a difference. The NBC10 Investigators headed back to Kensington to see the impact.

Four Shot in Southwest Philadelphia

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Four people were shot after they came to the aid of a woman who was fighting with her boyfriend, police said. It all happened late Thursday on Dorel Street. All four were in critical condition.

Soldier Surprise in Chester County

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A special surprise for a kindergartner in Kennett Square when her older brother returned from the Army for the holidays.


Man Charged With Homicide in Hit-&-Run Crash That Killed Boy

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Police have charged a Philadelphia man in the hit and run death of an 8-year-old boy in Crescentville.

Michael Finn, 34, is charged with homicide by vehicle, accident involving death, and involuntary manslaughter in the crash that happened Wednesday along the 5500 block of Whitaker Avenue.

Police say witnesses saw Finn's 1996 Honda Odyssey weaving in and out of traffic at high speed before slamming into a older model Honda Civic.

The impact was so severe, an 8-year-old boy riding in the Civic suffered fatal injuries. He died at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children. The driver was taken to Temple University Hospital. Their condition and relation to the child is not known.

Police said Finn got out of his car after the crash, looked at the aftermath, and then got back into his car and sped away. He also hit a parked car while fleeing, police said.

Officers caught up Finn about a mile away and arrested him. He did not have a driver's license.

Court records did not immediately list whether Finn was arraigned or has retained legal counsel.

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Would-be Robbery Victim Fights Back

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A would-be robbery victim in West Oak Lane fought back against an armed attacker. NBC10's Aaron Baskerville has the exclusive video showing the ordeal.

Therapy Dogs Put on the Cutest Costumes to Visit Hospital

After Pie Sensation, Patti LaBelle's Baking Up Cakes

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Two years ago, Philadelphia music icon Patti LaBelle started a culinary craze when her signature sweet potato pie went on sale at Walmart.

Sales were pegged at 13 pies a minute and were undoubtedly helped by this viral YouTube video from LaBelle fan James Wright:

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Now, LaBelle is baking up a new set of treats: cakes.

The holiday treats, also being sold at Walmart for $14.98, come in flavors like New Attitude Caramel, Somebody Loves You, Baby Golden Fudge Chocolate, and On My Own Red Velvet and Carrot.

NBC10's Randy Gyllenhaal spoke to shoppers as they tried the desserts for the first time this week. You can hear their reviews in the video above.



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Anonymous Donor Replaces Accessible Van

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After a Philadelphia mother's handicapped accessible van was stolen, an anonymous donor stepped up to replace it. NBC10's Drew Smith has the heartwarming story.

Philly Becoming a One-Horse (Carriage Company) Town in 2018

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One of Philadelphia's two remaining horse-and-carriage companies agreed to end operations at the end of 2017 after city officials had asked a judge to issue a cease-and-desist order, the city said in a statement Thursday.

Philadelphia Carriage Company agreed to close down its horse-drawn carriage operations and give its horses to a caretaking facility, the city said.

"The City of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Carriage Company have reached an agreement that provides for the safe and humane transfer of all of PCC’s horses to a responsible, humane caretaking facility that specializes in the rescue of draft and carriage horses," according to a statement from a spokeswoman for Mayor Jim Kenney's office. "The Law Department is exceptionally pleased that this matter was able to be resolved amicably, quickly, and with the best interest of the public and the horses in mind."

That leaves only 76 Carriage Company operating carriage rides, which tours Old City.

76 Carriage Company owner Michael Slocum declined to discuss his company's operations when reached by phone Thursday. He would not say how many horses are owned and used by the company to pull carriages.

PETA, the animal welfare activist group, applauded the agreement that ends the company's operations Dec. 31.

"This company has illegally forced sick horses to haul heavy carriages day in and day out without a license for six months," PETA senior vice president Dan Mathews said in a statement. "As these horses finally head to retirement at a rescue group, PETA thinks that Philadelphians and tourists alike will see that horse-drawn carriages have no place in the 21st century."

Philadelphia Carriage Company's end is rooted in a Aug. 25, 2017 "notice of violations and intent to cease operations" filed by the Animal Care and Control Team (ACCT) of Philadelphia after an inspection of the company's stable at 500-506 North 13th St.

The city agreed to make all arrangements for the pick up and transportation of the company's horses from the stable to a caretaking facility, according to a settlement between the city and company. The transfer is expected to take place within the next 10 days.


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Catch Up Quickly: 4 Shot in Southwest Philly

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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 

Four Shot in Southwest Philly: Four people were shot after they came to the aid of a woman who was fighting with her boyfriend, police said. It all happened late Thursday on Dorel Street. All four were in critical condition.

    WHAT YOU MISSED YESTERDAY

    End of SEPTA Coins Finally Upon Us: The hard-to-kill SEPTA token, an enduring symbol of 20th-century public transportation in America, will be sold for the last time at cashier's booths and vending machines on or about March 1. That's worth repeating after years of speculation and debate: SEPTA says token sales will be discontinued once and for all by March 2018. The era of the SEPTA Key is upon us. The March date will be largely ceremonial. All but 40 token machines will be removed over a six-week period starting in mid-January, SEPTA said in a statement Wednesday. "The phase-out of token sales represents the next major step forward for the SEPTA Key fare modernization project," the statement said. "Earlier this year, SEPTA ended sales of 'legacy' magnetic strip TransPasses at its sales offices, which has resulted in most weekly and monthly TransPass customers moving to reloadable SEPTA Key Cards.” The number of vending machines for tokens have already been cut in half due to declining sales and the availability of the Key Card.

    YOUR FIRST ALERT FORECAST  

    Friday is expected to be cloudy with temperatures in the 50s. Rain is expected for much of Saturday and temperatures could near 60 degrees. Temperatures are expected to drop back to the 40s for Sunday. Sun is expected for Monday with temperatures in the 40s. Cold temperatures are expeced for Tuesday and Wednesday. Get your full NBC10 First Alert forecast here.

        TODAY'S TALKER               

        Patti LaBelle Bakes Up Cakes: Two years ago, Philadelphia music icon Patti LaBelle started a culinary craze when her signature sweet potato pie went on sale at Walmart. Sales were pegged at 13 pies a minute and were undoubtedly helped by a viral YouTube video from LaBelle fan James Wright. Now, LaBelle is baking up a new set of treats: cakes. The holiday treats, also being sold at Walmart for $14.98, come in flavors like New Attitude Caramel, Somebody Loves You, Baby Golden Fudge Chocolate, and On My Own Red Velvet and Carrot.

        AROUND THE WORLD

        TSA Testing New 3-D Scanners for Carry-On Bags: As traveler traffic at airports soars for the holidays, the Transportation Security Administration is looking into new high-tech scanners that will be able to digitally unpack carry-on bags, giving a detailed 3-D image of what's inside. The TSA predicts that an additional 100,000 to 400,000 people will pass through U.S. airport checkpoints each day from now until January 2 — reaching a total of 2.5 million people each day. To handle the crowds, the TSA has roughly 46,000 screening officers and 230 dog teams working checkpoints, officials say. But following yet another embarrassing audit at TSA checkpoints earlier this year when officers failed to detect smuggled weapons and mock explosives, Congress is demanding the agency roll out new technology that can more effectively screen passengers’ carry-on bags for weapons and explosives. While 3-D scanners already screen every piece of checked baggage — usually in the basement of the airport — the equipment so far has been too large to install at passenger checkpoints. The newer models, however, are much smaller and can squeeze into the TSA security zones at most airports, experts say. To the everyday traveler, the device looks like the typical 2-D scanner now common at airports world-wide. But the new machines are a smaller version of the type of CT or CAT scanners common in medical offices and hospitals — and are able to slice through a digital image, allowing the operator to manipulate to peer beneath clutter like shoes, laptops, and books.


        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


        Traveling Between Now and Christmas? Here's the Weather

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        Here’s a breakdown of what to expect, when, and the impacts on holiday travel.

        No Ho Ho? UGG Cancels Orders Made With Promo Code

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        The maker of UGG boots said a promo code for 60 percent off an online order was intended only for internal use.

        UGG posted a statement on its website explaining that the CAMPUSFREEFORALL code was released at an internal employee event and circulated to the public without authorization.

        As a result, UGG said it cannot honor the deal, upsetting many customers.

        Two women reached out to NBC10 after their online orders were canceled.

        "Sixty percent was unbelievable, so I placed three separate orders," Debbie Kirk of Holland, Bucks County said.

        "They put the order through, it started to process then shortly thereafter, I received an e-mail stating the order was canceled," Dawn Sorden from Glenside said.

        Both women said they got emails from UGG after their orders were stopped saying in part, "The promo code intended for employees only was leaked outside of our organization without authorization and the code has since been deactivated."

        "It's disheartening. They were Christmas presents," Kirk said.

        Kirk and Sorden say UGG did offer them a 15 percent discount for their inconvenience.

        According to the terms and conditions on its website, UGG reserves the right to correct any pricing errors, "Even after an order has been placed. We may change or update information without prior notice at any time. Consequently, we apologize for any inconvenience that such errors may produce."

        UGG did not respond to NBC10's request for comment.



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        Busy Christmas Travel Weekend Kicks Off

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        NBC10's Randy Gyllenhaal is at Philadelphia International Airport surveying what you should expect on your way home for the holidays.



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        Special SEPTA Christmas Schedule

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        NBC10 First Alert Traffic reporter Katy Zachry gives a warning for a changing SEPTA schedules for Christmas weekend and Monday's Eagles game.

        NJ Homeowners Considering Prepaying Property Taxes

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        The newly-passed tax overhaul in Washington has some homeowners considering paying their taxes in advance. Brian Thompson reports.

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