Horse Gives Birth Live on UPenn's 'Foal Cam'

March 29, 2014, 9:26 pm

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The University of Pennsylvania's School of Veterinary Medicine "Foal Cam" captured the live birth of a horse Saturday.

The pregnant mare, My Special Girl, could be seen moving around a grass-covered pen while veterinarians monitored her labor Saturday.

Vets taped up My Special Girl's tail around 9 p.m. About 10 minutes later, viewers could see the foal's legs begin to emerge.

Four people from Penn Vet assisted in the birth and immediately began monitoring the new horse after the colt arrived at 9:22 p.m.

It's a BOY! My Special Girl gave birth to a colt at New Bolton Center at 9:22 this evening. Mother and son are both doing well.
— Penn Vet (@pennvet) March 30, 2014

My Special Girl, who is an 11-year-old Thoroughbred used for teaching veterinary students, licked her offspring clean while the pair recuperated together.

The mare was a surrogate, impregnated through an advanced reproductive technique called intracytoplasmic sperm injection, or ICSI. The procedure involves injecting a single sperm into a mature egg. After fertilization, specialists transferred the embryo to My Special Girl in April 2013

A Thoroughbred-Cleveland Bay cross mare provided the egg and a long-deceased Thoroughbred-Quarter Horse cross stallion provided the sperm, which came from frozen semen.

Her pregnancy represents the first time ICSI has been completed successfully in the Delaware Valley, a procedure the doctors hope the school will replicate.

The camera started rolling on Feb. 26, ahead of My Special Girl's due date of March 14.

The school will be holding a naming contest for the new horse.

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Arrest Made in Mobile Home Park Beating Death

March 29, 2014, 9:07 pm

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Authorities arrested and charged a suspect for killing a Newark, Del. man Friday, 17 months after the murder took place.

Police say 32-year-old Myron Parker of the 300 block of Glasgow Drive, Newark, Del. killed 25-year-old Michael Leger and charged him with manslaughter and other related offenses.

Leger died on Oct. 28, 2012 after a verbal altercation between he and Parker escalated to a physical assault, according to reports.

The argument began when the victim yelled at a driver who was traveling without his headlights on in the Glasgow Court Trailer Park.

After making several threatening comments, the driver left the scene and Leger called 911.

Yet minutes later, the driver returned to the mobile home park with an accomplice and the pair assaulted Leger, who was stabbed in the chest, according to reports.

The suspects fled as paramedics were rushing to the scene.

Leger was transported to the Christiana Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

After a lengthy investigation and offers for a reward from the victim's family, detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Parker.

The suspect was remanded to the Howard Young Correctional Institution in Wilmington on $90,000 cash bail.

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South Jersey Road Closed Due to Flooding

March 29, 2014, 10:03 pm

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Flooding forced authorities to close a South Jersey roadway Saturday.

Cherry Hill Police shut down Haddonfield-Berlin Road (Route 561)between Morris Drive and the Walt Whitman Bridge around 11:45 p.m. after heavy rains caused flooding in the area.

Crews headed to the scene to assess and alleviate the situation, although officials say they expect the route to be closed for an extended period of time.

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Driver Killed After Crash Leads to Car Fire

March 30, 2014, 3:57 am

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A man was killed during a car fire in the East Falls section of the city.

Investigators say the man was driving on Wissahickon and Midvale Avenues on Sunday around 2:45 a.m. when he somehow lost control of his vehicle and struck a pole.

The crash caused the car to catch fire.

The victim was badly burned and later died from his injuries. Police have not yet revealed his identity or what led to the accident.

Stay with NBC10.com for more details on this developing story.

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House Party Brawl Leads to Fatal Shooting

March 30, 2014, 3:57 am

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A fight at a house party led to the fatal shooting of a man in the Logan section of the city.

Investigators say a brawl broke out during a party at a home on Old York Road and Albanus Street around 3 a.m. on Sunday. During the fight, a man grabbed two guns and opened fire, according to officials.

Police say a 39-year-old man was struck multiple times in the chest. He was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead around 3:30 a.m.

Investigators say they’re uncertain at this point whether the victim was involved in the fight or an innocent bystander.

A man was taken into custody in relation to the shooting. He has not been officially charged at this point however. Police also recovered the two weapons from the scene.

Stay with NBC10.com for more details on this developing story.

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1 Dead, 1 Hurt After Fight Leads to Shooting

March 30, 2014, 1:51 pm

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Police are investigating a shooting in the Grays Ferry section of the city that left one man dead and another hurt.

Investigators say a fight broke out at the corner of 35th and Wharton Streets shortly after 3 a.m. on Sunday. During the fight, an unidentified gunman opened fire, striking a 28-year-old man several times in the back and torso area.

Police say a 27-year-old man who was outside smoking a cigarette was also struck several times.

Responding police officers drove the 28-year-old man to the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania where he was later pronounced dead.

Investigators say a friend also drove the 27-year-old man to the hospital. He is currently in stable condition.

Police have not yet released a description of the suspect or revealed what led to the fight and shooting. They continue to investigate.

"We're trying to locate some witnesses and put together a crime scene to see what actually happened," said Philadelphia Police Captain Michael Gormley.

Gormley also says police are checking the area for surveillance cameras.

The incident was one of three violent incidents in the city overnight.

A brawl at a house party led to another fatal shooting of a man in the Logan section of the city around 3 a.m. A man was taken into custody in connection to the shooting though he has not been officially charged.

Police also say a 22-year-old man was stabbed several times in the chest inside a home on the 6100 block of Hasbrook Avenue shortly before 6 a.m. He was pronounced dead at the scene. No arrests have been made in his murder and police have not released information on any suspects.

Stay with NBC10.com for more details on these developing stories.

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Philly Sets Rainfall Record as Flood Watch Continues

March 30, 2014, 1:57 pm

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A flood watch is still in effect for parts of our area as the rainy weekend continues. Philadelphia already broke a daytime record for the most rain on March 30 with 1.72 inches. The previous record was set back on March 30, 1912, with 1.24 inches.

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NBC10 First Alert meteorologist Tedd Florendo says another inch of rain could fall Sunday into Monday morning.

While there was a brief lull in the rain Sunday morning with only a light drizzle, the precipitation picked up in intensity and will continue throughout the day into the night.
Philadelphia, New Castle County and the North and West suburbs remain under a flood watch until 2 a.m. on Monday.

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There is still the possibility of flooding in small creeks, streams and roadways in the areas under the flood watch. Flooding already caused Haddonfield-Berlin Road(Route 561) in Cherry Hill to close on Saturday.

The rain should finally end on Monday right before the morning rush. We’ll then see warm temperatures and plenty of sunshine Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday before the rain returns next weekend.

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Bone Cancer Survivor Competes in Philly Race

March 30, 2014, 8:36 am

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The first annual Philly Love Run took place on Sunday. Among the runners was a young Philadelphia woman who overcame bone cancer as well as the death of her father to return to the race circuit. NBC10's Rosemary Connors has her inspirational story.

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Hollywood Star Donates to Local Rehab Center

March 30, 2014, 9:15 am

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A Hollywood star inspired by his new role lent a helping hand to a local rehab center.

Actor Richard Gere donated an undisclosed amount of money to the Livengrin Foundation, a drug and alcohol rehab center with locations in Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware and Lehigh counties.

Livengrin Vice President Scott Blacker told the Bucks County Intelligencer that Gere donated the money while researching for the film “Franny,” in which he plays a philanthropist and recovering addict.

Filming for the movie, which currently doesn’t have a release date, took place in Philadelphia.

Gere, who was born in Philadelphia, is known for his hit films "Pretty Woman," "An Officer and a Gentleman" and "Chicago," in which he won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor.

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Flood Watch Extends for Philly

March 30, 2014, 4:15 am

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The flood watch for the Philadelphia area has been extended as the rainy weekend continues. Check out our gallery for the latest forecast.

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Man Hurt After Building Partially Collapses

March 30, 2014, 9:21 pm

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A man is in the hospital after a partial building collapse in South Philadelphia Sunday afternoon.

Officials say the man suffered back injuries after the building partially collapsed on 18th Street and Passyunk Avenue.

He was taken to Jefferson Hospital. Police have not yet revealed the man's condition or the cause of the collapse.

When the collapse occured, a gas line broke and had to be shut off until the leak was located, according to PGW spokesperson Melanie McCuttry.

This story is developing. Stay with NBC10.com for updates.

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Shot Fired After Man Robs Movie Theater: Police

March 30, 2014, 4:49 pm

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Police are on the hunt for a man who they say robbed a movie theater and then fought a security guard in the parking lot, leading to a shot being fired.

The suspect walked into the AMC Marple 10 Theater in Marple Township, Delaware County around 11 p.m. on Friday, went to the register area and grabbed $600 in cash, according to investigators.

As the suspect walked out of the theater towards his car, police say he was followed by a security guard. The guard confronted the man in the parking lot, leading to a brief scuffle, according to officials.

Eventually the suspect managed to escape, enter his car and drive off.

Police say the security guard pulled out a gun and shot at the suspect’s car, striking the car door. The suspect continued to drive off at a high speed towards Route 1.

Neither the guard nor anyone inside the theater was injured during the incident.

The suspect is described as a man in his 20’s, standing 6-foot-1, wearing a black zipped-up hoodie with a red shirt underneath, sunglasses and gloves. Police also say he’s driving a four-door white Nissan Altima-type sedan with a bullet hole on the driver side door.

Detectives tell NBC10 that the incident was the third robbery in three years at the theater.

If you have any information on the suspect’s whereabouts, please call Marple Township Police at 610-356-1504 or Marple Det. Barry Williams at 484-427-8171.

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Teen Dies After Being Shot in Face

March 30, 2014, 8:56 pm

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A 16-year-old was found with a gunshot wound to the head Sunday afternoon.

The young man was found inside an apartment at 1616 Wallace Street in the Springgarden section of the city. The victim was shot in the face.

The teen was transported to Hahneman Hospital by medics and pronounced dead.

NBC10 reporter Na'eem Douglas is on the scene and reports neighbors are shocked to hear of the shooting. The circumstances of the shooting are unknown at the present time.

This is a developing story and updates will be reported here.

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Mom Gives Birth in Nail Salon

March 30, 2014, 5:23 pm

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A New Jersey mother decided there was no time like the present to get a little extra pampering before delivering her second child last week.

Anna Rubinstein of Emerson made a pit stop at the Eden Nail salon in Glen Rock while in labor last Wednesday.

Every mom-to-be wants to feel good, right?

Rubinstein took that extra time to be sure she did before delivery. Her first child's labor took more than a day, so she figured she had plenty of time.

Rubinstein's labor progressed quickly after she got the manicure. Baby Damien didn't wait for mom to finish the massage, manicure and pedicure. Her husband was summoned to the salon, as was an ambulance. Sergei Rubinstein arrived just in time to deliver his son in the salon's bathroom.

NewJersey.com reported that the bundle of joy arrived before Rubinstein's nails were dry.

The salon's owner Nancy Wang was en route to the salon during the delivery. When she arrived, she saw the Rubinsteins cradling the baby in the bathroom. The paramedics also arrived shortly after the baby was born.

"Everybody was very nervous," said Wang. "I was very happy the baby was born and everyone was doing fine."

Contact Sarah Glover at 610-668-5580, sarah.glover@nbcuni.com or follow @skyphoto on Twitter.

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A Flood Watch and More Winter Weather?

March 30, 2014, 5:49 pm

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Wet weather has jump started this week. Philadelphia set a rainfall record today with the most rain on March 30. The National Weather Service recorded 2.26 inches of rain as of 2 p.m. at the Philadelphia International Airport.

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Rain rain go away. Well, not yet. A flood watch is in effect until 2 a.m. Monday morning.

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NBC10 meteorologist Brittney Shipp says the area could experience rainfall for the next 12 hours and ponding will be a concern for drivers during the Monday morning commute. There's a slight chance of additional showers Monday morning, but the precipitation should taper off by the afternoon, says Shipp.

But, it's not just rain, water and flooding that's possible.

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A winter weather advisory is in effect for the Poconos Sunday evening with a possibility of wet snow, sleet and ice. There's also a chance for sleet to hit the suburbs north and west of Philadelphia, according to Shipp.

Visit www.NBC10.com and watch NBC10 for weather updates as the First Alert Weather team is tracking the weather changes.

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Stockton College Student Dies on Campus

March 30, 2014, 5:47 pm

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Richard Stockton College Campus Police is investigating a death on campus, according to Stockton spokesperson Maryjane Briant.

A male student was found unconscious and unresponsive by Stockton College Campus Police around 3 p.m. Sunday. The student died.

The cause of death is unknown but foul play is not suspected. The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office is assisting campus police with the investigation. The student's name has not been released but the family has been notified.

Counseling services are being provided on campus.

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Man Dragged Dog Tied to Car: Cops

March 31, 2014, 4:04 am

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A dog is being treated at a New Jersey animal hospital after being tied to a car and dragged down a street.

The dog's owner, 49-year-old Keith Guastamacchia, told authorities he stopped to let the dog use the bathroom along Route 36 in Highlands, tying the dog's leash to the side of his car.

Guastamacchia said he drove away after an upsetting phone call and forgot about the dog, a 1-year-old Chihuahua mix named Roxy.

Police observed the dog being dragged and pulled Guastamacchia over. He was arrested and charged with animal cruelty.

Information on an attorney for Guastamacchia was not immediately available.

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