Atlantic City was hit the heaviest snowfall in our area, coupled with brutal cold and whipping winds, making digging the snow out difficult.
Jersey Shore Slammed With White Out Conditions
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Meet Dinosaurs in Philadelphia
Rosemary Connors learns how you and your family can enter an interactive world with dinosaurs.
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Cheltenham Lady Panther Alumnae Game
NBC10's Rosemary Connors joins Misha Horsey and Alyssa Spiotta to discuss the "Cheltenham Lady Panther Alumnae Game."
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Mythbusters Philly-Edition: Do You Need to Warm Up Your Car?
The dangerous cold temperatures in our area are keeping us in a First Alert until Sunday, prompting the question, should you warm up your car before driving? NBC10's Randy Gyllenhaal has the details.
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3 Prosecutors Leaving New Philly DA Krasner's Office
Three days into new Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner's tenure, numerous assistant district attorneys found out they will not be part of his staff.
More than 30 district attorney staff — mostly assistant district attorneys — either resigned or let go, two sources with knowledge of the departures told NBC10 on Friday. Supervisors and prosecutors with caseloads that include homicide charges are reportedly among the departing prosecutors.
One assistant DA told Philly.com that he was scheduled to begin a homicide trial in two weeks.
Late Friday afternoon, Krasner's spokesman, Ben Waxman, confirmed 31 DA office staff were asked to resign as part of a restructuring.
The departures do not come out of the blue, as Krasner made it clear during his election campaign that he was running with a reform agenda that included some expected turnover in the ranks.
Krasner promised to shake up the office and implement new policies that focus on improving the justice system through changes to pre- and post-trial procedures like bail and probation, overhauling the civil forfeiture unit and working to change the relationship between law enforcement and the community.
Waxman reiterated that point in the office's statement.
"Change is never easy, but DA Krasner was given a clear mandate from the voters for transformational change. Today’s actions are necessary to achieve that agenda," the statement read in part.
Still, it's been a turbulent last year for career prosecutors in the office who make up many of 294 attorneys in the DA's office. The entire staff under Krasner numbered 534 employees as of late 2017, according to city payroll data.
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Sing Your Eagles Pride: We Want to Hear the Fight Song!
Let's HEAR those Eagles fly!
We're looking for the best rendition of the Philadelphia Eagles flght song. Individuals, groups, bands, choirs -- anyone is welcome to enter their version!
We're particularly looking for creative instruments or arrangements. And we're looking for groups of people -- the bigger, the better.
We may showcase your entry on NBC10, the official television station of the Philadelphia Eagles.
Dust off the kazoo or the electric guitar, grab your friends and submit your entry on this page.
Or post it to Twitter or Instagram, by tagging @nbcphiladelphia and using the hashtag #FlyEaglesFly.
Fly, Eagles fly!
On the road to victory.
Fight, Eagles fight!
Score a touchdown 1-2-3.
Hit 'em low,
Hit 'em high,
And watch our Eagles fly ...
Fly, Eagles Fly
On the road to victory!
E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!
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How to Order 'Secret' Harry Potter Drinks at Starbucks
If you see coffee when you look into the Mirror of Erised, then we have some great news for you.
Fans of “Harry Potter” will be thrilled to know that Starbucks offers a “secret menu” with drinks inspired by the films and books.
Those drinks, the Butterbeer Latte and the Butterbeer Frappuccino, are available at your local coffee shop, and the company itself has provided instructions on how to order the delicious concoctions.
“If a customer would like to order a beverage that is not on our menu, we recommend they know the recipe,” the retailer suggests.
For a Butterbeer Latte, the company instructs customers to ask for a Latte with whole milk, caramel syrup, toffee nut syrup, and cinnamon dolce syrup. To top the drink off, you can add whipped cream and salted caramel bits.
For the Butterbeer Frappuccino, customers can ask for a Crème Frappuccino with caramel and toffee nut syrups, with caramel drizzle over the top.
Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Bitter Cold Exposure Blamed for Vineland Man's Death
A man found dead outside a Vineland, New Jersey liquor store succumbed to exposure to this week's bitter cold temperatures, the city's police believe.
Michael Fleming, 57, was discovered Thursday morning as a powerful nor'easter battered the region, police said. His body was found in the snow outside Charlie's Liquor Store along Hendee Road.
Vineland police Lt. Len Wolf said Fleming may have been homeless at the time of his death. He sometimes stayed with family who lived nearby, Wolf added.
Home-insecure people regularly gather outside the store with officers often stopping by to offer resources.
Fleming's apparent exposure death highlights the dangers of spending prolonged periods outside during extreme cold. Temperatures in the area hovered in the mid-20s while strong winds connected to the snowstorm made it feel like 8 degrees.
Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Staying Safe Outside in Dangerous Cold Conditions
The dangerous cold is keeping some families inside, while others are enjoying sledding and ice skating. NBC10's Tim Furlong shows us how to keep yourself and your kids safe if you do choose to brave the cold.
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Dangerous Cold Causing Hazards at the Jersey Shore
Digging out from yesterday's blizzard has been a tough task for those living at the Jersey Shore. NBC10 Jersey Shore Bureau reporter Ted Greenberg shows us how dangerous cold conditions are causing additional problems.
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How to Avoid Pipes Freezing During Bitter Cold Weather
The cold temperatures can wreak havoc on your homes. NBC10's Deanna Durante spoke with plumbers about what you can do to protect your pipes.
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Cold and Snow Causing Major Problems on Philly Streets
Snowy roads are causing major problems and generating a lot of calls to Philadelphia's 3-1-1 service. NBC10's Aundrea Cline-Thomas spoke with the road crews who are working around the clock.
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Planes Collide on JFK Tarmac
Departure delays were slowly improving Saturday night at John F. Kennedy Airport, where workers have been struggling to get a handle on a backlog of flights after Thursday's ferocious snowstorm -- a problem made all the worse after two passenger jets collided on the runway earlier in the day.
Passengers captured images of airport misery Saturday: massive crowds, widespread confusion, people sleeping on the floor and arriving flights stuck on the tarmac for hours.
"Madness. There's like two planes full of people at each gate," passenger Julia Knitel said of the conditions in the airport.
One family's flight was ultimately canceled and rebooked for Wednesday. "The lines were going around all sorts of corners. It's complete pandemonium," one of them said.
A man said he was in a plane on the tarmac for four hours. "They got grumpy," he said of the passengers onboard.
A missing flight attendant added to an hours-long delay at one gate, where fighting broke out and police were brought in to keep things under control, according to a passenger.
Outside the airport at arrivals, it was just as chaotic and congested as people waited for their loved ones. Some passengers reported waiting hours at baggage claim.
Juan Cuellar was in the airport five hours before he finally left. "It's crazy, it's unbelievable," he said. "People are really mad because once they get out -- five hours wait -- they have to wait like one hour for their baggage. So it's a really long time."
Port Authority, which manages all three of the major airports serving New York City, said a number of factors led to a backlog at gates and that it expected delays to continue into the evening because bitter cold was causing equipment issues on the ground.
"A surge in flights at JFK Airport, produced by the rescheduling of delayed flights, combined with the effects of the winter storm, which severely disabled equipment, has resulted in terminal operators and airlines experiencing delays in getting planes and their passengers into their gates," Port Authority said.
Things were only made worse when the right wing of a China Southern plane hit the tail of a Kuwait Airways airliner, damaging both aircrafts, according to the Port Authority.
The China Southern flight was being towed when the planes collided shortly after midnight, the FAA said. Both planes are Boeing 777s. No one was injured and all the passengers got off safely, but the collission only added to the mess.
Kuwait Airways said on Twitter that Flight 118 from New York to Kuwait was struck by the Chinese plane as it was parked before takeoff. The airline said it was working with authorities in New York to investigate. The Kuwait Airways passengers were taken to hotels as they waited for alternative flights, the airline said.
The China Southern plane didn't have any passengers at the time, according to the Port Authority.
By Saturday evening, the Port Authority said it was still working to limit flights coming into JFK until there were enough gates available to handle the backlog. The authority was providing portable staircases and buses to deplane passengers and bring them into the terminal.
Passengers complained of lengthy waits on planes and in the terminal since Friday afternoon.
"@JFKairport 3 hours on the tarmac waiting for a gate tonight. Pilot saying airport control is "chaotic". Is anyone there?," tweeted one passenger who had landed on a flight from Germany at 8 p.m.
Another on a different flight added: "Stranded in the airplane for more than 3 hours in #jfkairport waiting for a gate in the “capital of the world” with freezing temperatures outside starting to affect the cabin. This is #ridiculous." (At 3 a.m., it was 10 degrees with a wind chill of -9 at the airport.)
Another passenger, meanwhile, said that passengers began calling 911 from the plane while they waited and others began "to threaten to break open the emergency exit." He also reported a fellow passenger was going through a medical episode and complained about heart conditions.
"This is illegal," he tweeted.
According to air travel tracking service Flightradar 24, dozens of planes had the same issues after landing. At midnight, it posted a screenshot of ground traffic at the airport showing what appear to be several dozen planes sitting in apparent waits for gates.
"After landing 3.5 hours ago, #DY7019 awaits a gate. Unfortunately for passengers at JFK tonight, they have plenty of company," the service tweeted.
Later, the airline said the plane made it to a gate after 4 hours -- and after circling the entire airport.
Departing flights weren't much better off: social media users were also reporting takeoff delays as well. One traveler even posted a video of a fellow passenger playing violin at their gate to pass the time.
The situation comes the same day an American Airlines flight had to return to the airport following takeoff after a mechanical failure.
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Shelters Providing Extra Beds Amid Dangerous Cold
Hypothermia and frostbite can happen in a matter of minutes in extreme cold like we're experiencing. That's why homeless shelters are providing extra resources during this Arctic blast. NBC10's Brandon Hudson reports.
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'Dr. J' Released from Hospital After Falling Ill at Game
Philadelphia 76ers legend Julius "Dr. J" Erving was released from an area hospital Saturday after falling ill Friday night during the Sixers game in South Philadelphia. Erving's management team made the announcement on Twitter around 2:30 p.m. They did not reveal what the specific illness was but say he is expected to make a full recovery.
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The 67-year-old was taken out of a suite at the Wells Fargo Center in a wheelchair, according to people attending Friday night's match-up between the Sixers and the Detroit Pistons.
The Sixers organization and Erving's management confirmed his illness in short statements Friday night. The hospital where he stayed overnight was not identified.
Before Friday's game began, Erving rang the ceremonial opening bell during the pre-game activities to commemorate his iconic dunk over the Lakers' Michael Cooper 35 years ago.
Erving is one of the best players in professional basketball history, having won four MVP awards and three championships in the American Basketball Association and the National Basketball Association. He led the Sixers to one of those championships during the 1982-1983 season. In all he played for the team for 11 seasons.
He was inducted into the NBA Hall of Fame in 1993.
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'An Explosion': Man Thrown Across Home When Car Crashes In
An elderly Bucks County couple is opening up about their New Year’s Eve nightmare when a car came crashing through the sliding glass door in the back of their home.
The car came barreling through Jim and Mary Albright's backyard on Gun Road in Bristol Township, Pennsylvania. Jim was sitting in his recliner and Mary had just left for the kitchen.
The car's impact sent Jim flying across the room. He suffered a head injury that required 16 staples.
"It was as like an explosion. I get up off the floor and there’s a car in my living room," Jim said.
Police arrested the driver, identified as 23-year-old Edward O’Brien, for driving under the influence. Police believe he overdosed on heroin.
This is the second time a driver has crashed through their backyard. The couple are trying to get a barrier or guardrail installed at the curb so it doesn’t happen again.
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Local Shelter Represented in 'Puppy Bowl'
The Providence Animal Center in Media, Pennsylvania, will be represented in the puppy bowl by Dragonfly, a puppy that was just adopted. On the day of puppy bowl, three puppies, Dragonfly's cheerleaders, will be up for adoption among other pets. Justina Calgiano, of the Providence Animal Shelter, shared more details with NBC10's Krystal Klei and advised pet owners to bring their pets indoors during the cold weather.
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Allentown Mayor Speaks About Upcoming Corruption Trial
This week, Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski was sworn in for his fourth term, despite federal corruption charges filed against him. NBC10's Steven Fisher spoke with him about his upcoming trial.
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South Jersey Fire Captain's Home Burns Down
The community has come together for a South Jersey fire captain and his family after a fire destroyed their home. NBC10's South Jersey Bureau reporter Cydney Long has the emotional story.
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Loved Ones Mourn Philly Fire Lt. Who Died in N. Philly Blaze
Loved ones are mourning Philadelphia Fire Lieutenant Matthew LeTourneau, 42. The 11-year veteran died Saturday morning while battling a house fire in North Philadelphia.
Photo Credit: Sean Riley, Jay Sharpe
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