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5 of Adam Rippon's Most Memorable (and Hilarious) Quotes

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Figure skater Adam Rippon brings the personality both on and off of the ice.

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Vigil Organized for Victims of High School Massacre

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After a gunman opened fire in a Florida high school killing several students, survivors are coming together to organize a vigil. NBC10's Miguel Martinez-Valle reports.

Valentine’s Day Wedding for Montco Couples

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Some Montgomery County couples celebrated Valentine's Day with saying "I do". NBC10's Deanna Durante shows us how local judges made this holiday tradition even easier.

Lawmakers React to Florida Massacre

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After a gunman opened fire in a Florida high school on Wednesday, lawmakers across the country are reacting. NBC10's Lauren Mayk headed to Washington to see what, if any, proposals were being made.

Rain, Snow on the Way

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Thursday brought warm temperatures to our region, but rain and snow are on the way. NBC10 Chief meteorologist Tammie Souza breaks down your forecast.

Popular Bike Shop Closes in Newark

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After a popular bike shop closed in Newark, some aren't ready to pump the brakes on the shop. NBC10's Tim Furlong explains..

'Please Say Something': Officials Urge Students to Speak Up

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After a gunman killed students in a Florida high school on Wednesday, local officials are urging students and parents to speak up about anything or anyone they have concerns about. NBC10's Deanna Durante explains what those officials are doing to keep local students safe in school.

Local Parents, Students React to Florida School Shooting

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After a gunman opened fire in a Florida high school on Wednesday, students in our region are trying to feel safe heading to school. NBC10's Steven Fisher spoke to local students and parents about their concerns.


'I'm Angry, I'm Hurt': Grandfather Reacts to School Shooting

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A local grandfather waited for hours on Wednesday, hopeful for news that his grandson, who was inside Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School when a gunman opened fire, was among the living. Now, that grandfather is begging for change. NBC10's Rosemary Connors reports.

Marijuana Cases Dropped En Masse by Philly District Attorney

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The Philadelphia District Attorney said criminal charges for marijuana possession against 51 people were dropped en masse last week ahead of a meeting with assistant district attorneys Thursday where the DA would outline a new pot policy.

The new policy will be straight-forward, according to District Attorney Larry Krasner.

"We are going to tell them, yes, drop any cases that are simply marijuana possession," Krasner said at a press conference prior to the staff meeting. He stressed that the policy only applies to simple possession, not charges like possession with intent to deliver or selling it.

His approach builds on 4-year-old rules implemented by Mayor Michael Nutter and the previous District Attorney, Seth Williams. Initially introduced by current Mayor Jim Kenney when he was a city councilman, they gave Philadelphia police the power to issue citations for marijuana possession. That essentially made pot possession punishable by a fine.

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Previously, getting caught with marijuana meant an arrest and often-lengthy amount of time being processed at a police district.

Krasner said citations are now issued about 90 percent of the time someone is caught with marijuana. 

"What we're talking about is the 10 percent or so that are being charged as they used to be, as misdemeanors in court," he said. From now on, if a police officer arrests someone for marijuana possession, he said his office will not pursue the case.

A spokesman for Krasner said he did not have a list of the cases that were dropped last week.

"I did it because I felt it was the right thing to do," Krasner said. "We could use those resources to solve homicides."

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Get Ready for More Snow

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The NBC 10 First Alert Weather Team has issued a First Alert Saturday evening at 6:00 PM through Sunday morning at 5:00 AM for the Pennsylvania Suburbs and Lehigh Valley. That’s where 3” to 6” of snow could fall in a short period of time Saturday night.

For Philadelphia and areas adjacent to the I-95 corridor that are not currently included in the First Alert there will be a snow-sleet-rain mix with 1”- 3” of accumulation possible. The Jersey Shore and much of Delaware will likely remain all rain.

Because this snow will fall over the busy Presidents' Day holiday weekend, the concern is for travel over snow-packed and slippery roads late Saturday evening and early Sunday morning.

 

We will start the day 20 degrees above average, near 60 on Friday, and then free-fall back to the 20’s Friday night as a cold front sweeps through the region. Skies may even clear late Friday night and early Saturday morning as high pressure passes overhead, but clouds will rapidly increase ahead of a large winter storm tracking toward us from the southwestern U.S.

Temperatures will be key to the snow totals. They begin in the mid-30s on Saturday, so we may initially see rain that will transition to snow later at night as temperatures drop to the freezing mark. This snow will be wet with an expected liquid ratio of 6:1 meaning 6” of snow for each 1” of what would be equivalent rainfall. Typically we see a 10:1 ratio. Below are the two possible snow track scenarios.

1) If temperatures stay just above freezing less snow and more mixing with rain.

 

2) If the temperatures drop below freezing we will see more snow and less mixing. 

 

The line between rain and snow will also depend on how close the center of low pressure tracks to Philadelphia. Currently it is expected to track just south of Delaware. If this track is farther east we could see higher snow amounts. If it tracks farther west we will see slightly lower amounts.

It is too early to fine tune the snow totals, but here are the possible totals depending on how much mixing and melting we get. We will update them again Friday evening.

The snow will end very early Sunday morning, possibly before dawn. If you don’t want to deal with the clean-up then just wait a few hours because the sun will return Sunday with temperatures climbing to the 40s melting much of what sticks to the ground.

Finally, if you really enjoyed the 60s then get ready to smile because next week a huge ridge of high pressure builds over the eastern half of the country and we could reach near record high temperatures in the 70s.



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Thousands Gathered for Candlelight Vigil for Florida Victims

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Thousands gathered the day after a high school shooting in Florida to remember the 17 killed. NBC10s Miguel Martinez-Valle talked to survivors and friends.

PA Lawmakers Renew Push to Arm Teachers

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A day after 17 students and educators were killed in a school shooting in Florida, there is a renewed push to pass legislation in Pennsylvania to arm teachers. NBC10s Brandon Hudson reports.

Time to Shine for Special Teen Basketball Manager

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A very special senior night for girls' basketball manager with Downs Syndrome as she gets her time to shine on the court. NBC10s Aaron Baskerville reports from Camden Catholic.

Catch Up Quickly: Makeshift Meth Lab Caused AC Casino Fire

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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 

Marijuana Criminal Cases Dropped En Masse by DA: The Philadelphia District Attorney said criminal charges for marijuana possession against 51 people were dropped en masse last week ahead of a meeting with assistant district attorneys Thursday where the DA would outline a new pot policy. The new policy will be straight-forward, according to District Attorney Larry Krasner. "We are going to tell them, yes, drop any cases that are simply marijuana possession," Krasner said at a press conference prior to the staff meeting. He stressed that the policy only applies to simple possession, not charges like possession with intent to deliver or selling it. His approach builds on 4-year-old rules implemented by Mayor Michael Nutter and the previous District Attorney, Seth Williams. Initially introduced by current Mayor Jim Kenney when he was a city councilman, they gave Philadelphia police the power to issue citations for marijuana possession. That essentially made pot possession punishable by a fine.

      WHAT YOU MISSED YESTERDAY

      NJ Gov. Says 'We Need Action' After Fatal School Shooting: New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy says he was "staggered" by the fatal shooting at a Florida high school and that "we need action." Murphy addressed the shooting Thursday and ordered flags to be flown at half-staff on Feb. 20 to honor the victims. The shooting Wednesday at a Parkland, Florida, high school left 17 people dead. Nineteen-year-old Nikolas Cruz has been charged with 17 counts of premeditated murder. Murphy, a Democrat, says New Jersey will seek to join "like-minded" states to reach regional solutions. Murphy held a round-table talk this week on gun legislation and has called for enacting what he calls common sense gun safety measures. Last month, Murphy announced he was rescinding a Christ Christie-era rule that made it easier for residents to acquire carry permits for handguns.

      YOUR FIRST ALERT FORECAST  

      Friday is expected to see rain much of the day with temperatures nearing 60 degrees. The cold will return for Saturday with snow and rain in the evening. Saturday morning is expected to be clear but by the early evening snow is expected to move in and move out by early Sunday morning. Temperatures should return to the high 40s for Sunday with plenty of sunshine. Light showers are possible for Monday with temperatures in the 50s. Tuesday and Wednesday could see temperatures in the 70s. Get your full NBC10 First Alert forecast here.

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          Makeshift Meth Lab Caused AC Casino Fire: A man has been charged with setting up a methamphetamine lab in an Atlantic City, New Jersey, casino hotel room that caught fire, causing four floors to be evacuated. Wednesday's fire at the Tropicana casino injured two people: the man who rented the room who later was arrested and a hotel employee who entered the room after the fire was detected. Their conditions were not available Thursday. Police charged Michael Pillar, of Whiting, with maintaining a drug production facility, possession of methamphetamine and criminal mischief. It's unclear if Pillar has hired a lawyer. Damage from the fire was contained to the room on the 44th floor of the casino's west tower where the fire occurred. A hazardous-materials team dismantled the lab.

          AROUND THE WORLD

          Trump: Florida School Shooter Created 'Violence, Hatred, Evil': President Donald Trump struck a solemn tone Thursday after the deadly school shooting in Florida, saying that the suspect had created a "scene of terrible violence, hatred and evil" and promising to "tackle the difficult issue of mental health," but avoiding any mention of guns. Taking up the now-familiar ritual of public consolation after terrible violence, Trump spoke from the White House Diplomatic Room. In a slow, deliberate style, he sought to reassure a troubled nation as well as students' families and shooting survivors in Florida. "We are all joined together as one American family, and your suffering is our burden also," Trump said. "No child, no teacher, should ever be in danger in an American school." The president's address came a day after a former student opened fire at the Parkland, Florida, high school with an AR-15 rifle, killing 17 people and injuring 14 more. It was the nation's deadliest school shooting since a gunman attacked an elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut, more than five years ago.


          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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          Here's Some Saturday Night Snow Plans

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          With a week full of mild temperatures capping off with snowfall, NBC10's Pamela Osborne shows how everyone is getting ready for a surprising dose of snow.

          Florida High School Massacre Raises Gun Control Debate

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          NBC10's Matt DeLucia outlines what both ends of the gun control debate are saying in response to the Florida high school massacre.

          Amtrak to Stop Service on Tracks Lacking Speed Controls

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          Amtrak is considering suspending service on tracks that don't have sophisticated speed controls by a Dec. 31 deadline, the railroad's top executive said Thursday, threatening to disrupt operations across the U.S. in a push to strengthen safety after a series of deadly wrecks.

          President and CEO Richard Anderson told a House subcommittee that Amtrak is worried passengers are being put at risk by delays in installing Positive Train Control systems on tracks it uses but doesn't own. Those tracks make up a majority of Amtrak's network.

          Railroads face a year-end deadline mandated by Congress for installing the GPS-based system, known as PTC, but some are asking regulators for an extension until 2020. That's on top of a three-year delay granted in 2015. They've cited challenges including equipment problems and delays in testing to ensure it's compatible with other railroads' systems.

          Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-Ore., has proposed to ban further extensions. DeFazio's bill would offer more than $2.5 billion in grants to speed railroads' progress. Industry groups estimate railroads will spend about $10 billion in total to install and implement the systems.

          Amtrak already has PTC in place on about 700 miles of tracks it owns on the Northeast Corridor from Boston to Washington, D.C., and in Michigan. Elsewhere, the government-owned railroad operates on track owned by freight carriers and other entities.

          Anderson said Amtrak is evaluating whether it will continue running trains on third-party tracks where the PTC deadline is extended. He said the railroad won't operate on tracks whose owners haven't made enough progress to warrant a delay and is unlikely to operate on stretches that regulators have excluded from PTC requirements.

          Amtrak's stance could also affect commuters. Anderson said the railroad would be unlikely to let regional carriers such as MARC, Metro-North and NJ Transit run trains lacking PTC on Amtrak-owned tracks after the deadline.

          PTC is designed to slow or stop trains that are going too fast, take control when an engineer is distracted or incapacitated and prevent collisions with other trains.

          "We believe that PTC should ultimately be in place for all Amtrak routes and, as a matter of U.S. policy, PTC should be required for all passenger rail trips in America," Anderson told the House Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials.

          Amtrak's warning came after two of its trains were involved in fatal crashes on third-party tracks in the past two months — the latest of about 150 crashes killing more than 300 people over the last five decades that investigators said were preventable by PTC.

          On Dec. 18, a train entered a curve at nearly 50 mph (80 kph) over the speed limit and derailed on tracks south of Seattle owned by a regional authority, killing three people. On Feb. 4, a train was switched to the wrong track and slammed into a CSX train on tracks owned by the freight carrier in Cayce, South Carolina, killing two people.

          "Without PTC, the system is too vulnerable to single points of failure many of which are dependent upon the memory of a single human being interacting with a big, complicated system," Anderson said. "When an engineer loses situational awareness or forgets a rule, we have no systems to assist them and help them prevent that error."

          Signals on the South Carolina tracks were down for PTC installation, leaving dispatchers to manage train movements on their own. The NTSB on Thursday called for an emergency order requiring trains to slow down in such areas and report back if switches are misaligned.

          Duy Nguyen, a Columbia University social work professor who survived the deadly May 2015 Amtrak derailment in Philadelphia, said he was frustrated by the lack of progress on PTC.

          Eight people were killed and about 200 people were hurt when the Washington-to-New York train rounded a curve at more than twice the 50 mph speed limit and hurtled off the tracks.

          "It's infuriating that so many of the rail lines have been dragging their feet," said Nguyen, 42, of Teaneck, N.J. "There are people's lives at risk every day."

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          Get a Look at Philly Home + Garden Show's 'Smart Home'

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          NBC10's Randy Gyllenhaal tests out some of the things the Philly Home + Garden Show in Oaks, Pennsylvania has to offer.



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          NJT Discovers It's 37 Cars Short, Adds 20 Cars Found in Yard

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          If you felt like there was a little extra breathing room on your New Jersey Transit commute this morning, there might be a reason for that.

          Governor Phil Murphy announced Thursday that New Jersey Transit is putting 20 extra train cars that had been "sitting in a yard" into action, after discovering it was 37 cars short of being able to provide full daily service to New Jersey commuters each day.

          Murphy said 12 cars had been added to service as of that morning, and more were coming. He said New Jersey commuters should no longer have to suffer "constant stress and anxiety associated with catching their trains." The announcement was made as new data shows the railroad's performance has gotten even worse this year.

          Acting transport commissioner Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti said the additional cars had been "sitting in a yard" waiting for upgrades. She said the added cars would increase NJT's capacity and allow more commuters to sit as opposed to standing.

          The move come as part of a complete audit and performance review of the troubled transit provider, ordered by Murphy. He took office last month promising to deal with NJT's struggles, after condemning the service as a "national disgrace."

          But two months into 2018, the passenger rail service is already having one of its worst years ever, with more than a quarter of morning rush trains late arriving to New York Penn Station. 

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