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Nova's Big Night: Will They Advance to the NCAA Final?

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Villanova will be playing Kansas tonight to see who will be advancing to the championship game on Monday night. Most of Delaware Valley is backing up Villanova but the Lehigh Valley is pulling for Michigan. There is a local kid on that Wolverine team that is hoping for his time to shine.


Snow Could Come After Easter Bunny Leaves Town

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After we got a taste of beautiful Spring-like temperatures, Mother Nature could possibly hit us with another round of snow Monday morning. NBC10 First Alert Weather meteorologist Krystal Klei is tracking the system.

Young Woman Killed When Car Tumbled Down Hill Off I-95

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A woman died and a man was seriously injured when a car they were traveling in early Saturday jumped a guardrail on Interstate 95 and tumbled down a grassy embankment into the Philadelphia neighborhood below, police said.

The 21-year-old Philadelphia woman was ejected from the car, as was the man, when the car finally came to a rest on Wheatsheaf Lane in the Port Richmond section of the city, state police said. 

The crumbled vehicle had flipped multiple times after its driver lost control about 3:40 a.m. Police have not said who was driving the vehicle, but investigators did say it was traveling at high speed when the crash occurred. 

The car was heading north on the highway near mile marker 26, police said. It was not a police chase, they said in a statement.

Check back for more details as they become known on this breaking news story.




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Abington High School Is Not Changing Its Name After All

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Abington High School becoming Abington Schwarzman High School is not going to be happening after all.

School officials in the Montgomery County town announced earlier in the week that the high school would change its name to include the last name of a billionaire, Stephen Schwarzman.

Schwarzman, an alumnus of the school who made his fortune in New York City finance, promised to donate $25 million to the high school. It has been called the largest donation to a single high school in the country.

As part of the agreement between the district and the billionaire, the school board agreed to rename the high school to include Schwarzman's name. 

There was immediate backlash in the community, and the district on Saturday rescinded the name change, according to a letter from the superintendent to the community.

"The donor's representatives conveyed that nothing should detract from our important mission and agree that the school's name should remain as is," Superintendent Amy Sichel wrote in the letter dated March 31.

Some in the community were struck by the sudden announcement of the name change following a vote at the local board. The name change had previously not been publicly discussed in the weeks since Schwarzman announced he was donating the massive sum to the high school, residents said this week.

It became part of the agreement between the district and Schwarzman that the board approved.

"On behalf of the Abington community, I would like to express my sincere thanks to Mr. Schwarzman for his generosity and vision surrounding the project," Sichel wrote

The donation will fund "a full-scale renovation" of the high school, including the addition of a new science and technology center, according to the district, which noted that the money will also go toward an "expanded and innovative curriculum in the evolving workforce."

"Abington will revamp its existing curriculum to ensure students are prepared for the nation's fastest growing industries," according to the district's initial announcement of the donation posted Feb. 14.

One Abington resident, Theresa Keenan, who has a son at the high school, said Saturday that the name change is only part of the discussion many in the community are having about the $25 million donation.

"People may think that now that the name change isn't happening, that this is over," Keenan said. "But there are a lot of other elements. He is looking for some sort of curriculum input. That's a private citizen who would have say over what is taught in a public school."

The school district was closed Thursday and Friday, and will be closed Monday, for the Passover and Easter holidays.



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Snow Showers Could Hamper Post-Easter Travel

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A storm system that could bring "periodic bursts of heavier snow" is looking more likely for Monday morning.

As much as three inches of snow may accumulate on grassy surfaces in neighborhoods from Philadelphia to the suburbs north and west of the city. Those heavier bursts would most likely occur between 3 and 10 a.m.

"If stronger bursts occur, a small amount of slush may stick to roadways," NBC10 First Alert meteorologist Krystal Klei said. "This will make the morning commute less than desirable."

Towns and boroughs south and east of Philadelphia will more likely only see a mixture of rain and snow. Snow sticking to the ground has less of a chance in those areas.

The colder temperatures that make this April snow possible will arrive late on Easter Sunday into early Monday. Easter, for the most part, will be dry, though some light rain is possible in the morning.

Here's a forecast for the rest of the weekend and that potentially messy Monday, as well as the rest of next week:

SAT: Mostly sunny and nice. High: 58

SUN (EASTER SUNDAY): Periods of clouds & sunshine. Early morning sprinkles possible. High: 56

MON: Morning snow or snow showers possible. High 45

TUE: Chance of showers. High 55

WED: Windy with scattered showers & spot storms possible. High 62

THU (PHILLIES OPENER): Mostly sunny. High 49

FRI: Mostly cloudy, chance of showers at night. High 54



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Families of Murder Victims Send Message to Philly DA

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Loved ones of three Philadelphia murder victims plan to rally Saturday night to send a message to the city’s District Attorney.

The families of Ryan Kelly, Sgt. Robert Wilson III, and Gerry Grandzol are expected to meet at St. George’s Parish on 2700 East Venango Street at 7 p.m. They will then march from the church to the site of Kelly’s murder.

On November 26, 2015 around 5 a.m., Kelly, 21, was walking near his Port Richmond home on the 3500 block of Almond Street when he was shot and killed in a botched robbery.

“He was just starting life,” said Kelly’s brother, Bill Kelly III. “It doesn’t make sense.”

David Ramos, Jr. and Keanan Glenn were later arrested and charged in Kelly’s death. More than two years after his murder, Kelly’s family is speaking out against newly-elected District Attorney Larry Krasner and accusing him of trying to make a plea agreement behind their back.

“It’s insulting to us and Ryan,” said Kelly's father, Bill Kelly Jr. “That’s ridiculous.”

The family says the proposed deal, which was ultimately rejected by a judge, would’ve given the alleged shooter less than the life sentence the family is looking for.

“It’s not fair,” said Kelly’s mother Cathy Kelly. “I miss my son so much and I just want justice for him.”

The District Attorney’s office responded to Kelly’s family’s concerns with a statement that said in part, “We are aware of the concerns expressed by the family and we understand their frustration. However, due to the fact that this is a pending case, we are unable to comment further at this time.”

Kelly’s family will be joined by the relatives of Philadelphia police Sgt. Robert Wilson III during Saturday’s rally. Wilson, 30, was gunned down while trying to thwart a robbery attempt inside a North Philadelphia GameStop store in 2015. Two brothers, Carlton Hipps and Ramone Williams, were arrested and charged in his murder.

A defense team for the two suspects told a judge they needed additional time to prepare for the trial and a new pretrial hearing was set for June with a two-week jury trial expected to start in November. Wilson’s family however accused Krasner's office of slowing down the case. They also questioned his previous relationship with Michael Coard, one of the suspects' defense attorneys who was on Krasner’s transition team.

"Our family is very angry," Wilson's sister, Shakira Wilson-Burroughs, told NBC10. "There's more cooperation between Krasner and the defense attorneys. My brother's case - there is no possible way it can be tried fairly."

Krasner's office issued a statement in response, saying that while Coard was a volunteer for the district attorney's transition team, the two have not spoken "about this case or any other case" since he took office.

Wilson’s family also expressed concerns over the fact that Krasner campaigned on a platform that was against the death penalty, the punishment they expect for the suspects.

"It remains a death penalty case at this time," Krasner spokesman Ben Waxman said in a statement. "The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office is committed to fighting for justice in the horrific murder of Sgt. Wilson."

Wilson's family has asked Krasner to turn the case over to the state's attorney general. The district attorney's office says they are reviewing the case through the Homicide Sentencing Committee.

"Krasner, who already met with some members of Sgt. Wilson's family, understands their trauma and continues to extend his support and condolences during this difficult time," Waxman said in a statement.

A family member of community activist Gerard Grandzol is also expected to attend Saturday’s rally.

The 38-year-old man was shot and killed while protecting his 2-year-old daughter along the 1500 block of Melon Street back on Sept. 7, 2017. Marvin Roberts, 17, and his older brother Maurice Roberts, 21, were both arrested in the shooting and charged with murder. Marvin, who was 16 at the time of his arrest, was also charged as an adult. 

In a letter posted on Philly.com, friends of Grandzol urged Krasner to “do everything in his power” to stop the case from moving to juvenile court, arguing that Marvin Roberts’ alleged crime was “no youthful indiscretion, or a case in which a youthful offender could not have fully comprehended or anticipated the result of his actions.”

Grandzol’s widow Kristin Grandzol also wrote a post on Facebook calling for supporters to reach out to Krasner in order to prevent Roberts’ lawyer from moving the case to juvenile court.

"He is new to Gerry's case and not immersed in the horror of Gerry's murder," she wrote. "It is critically important that DA Krasner hears from all of us."



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Florida Man Charged With Kidnapping Missing NJ Girl

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A Florida man is charged with kidnapping a Collingswood, New Jersey girl to have sex with her.

Liam Heim, 21, of Florida was arrested and charged with kidnapping, endangering the welfare of a child, transportation of minor to engage in criminal sexual activity and interstate travel to engage in illicit sexual conduct.

The investigation began when a 12-year-old girl was reported missing by her parents Thursday. She was last seen at Collingswood Middle School and was spotted at the Collingswood Patco Speedline station traveling with Heim around 2 p.m. that day, officials said.

The Camden County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit, Philadelphia Police Airport Unit and Collingswood Police then found both the girl and Heim at a hotel on Bartram Avenue in Philadelphia Friday, according to investigators.

Heim was taken into custody and is being held on pending federal charges at the Federal Detention Center.

Villanova Sets Final Four Record in 95-79 Win Over Kansas

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One by one, Villanova keeps winning games and getting closer to another national title.

Three by three, the Wildcats kept knocking down shots, making sure Kansas wouldn't get in their way.

Villanova made a Final Four-record 18 3-pointers Saturday night, playing long ball to snuff out the Jayhawks early in a 95-79 victory.

Junior Eric Paschall led the barrage, going 4 for 5 from 3, 10 for 11 overall, and finishing with a career-high 24 points. But the hoop was as wide as the Alamodome for pretty much everyone in a Wildcats jersey. Villanova shot 45 percent from 3. 

Next up is Michigan, which will try to guard the perimeter Monday night when Villanova (35-5) goes for its second title in three seasons.


Stabbing at Philly Club Leaves 3 Hurt

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Police were called to Vyce Social Club in Philadelphia's Port Richmond neighborhood early Sunday after three people were stabbed inside. No word yet on what sparked the violence or the condition of the victims.

Officer Hurt as NJ Woman Leads Police on Swampy Pursuit

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A passenger in a New Jersey car crash fled down a steep embankment and into a swamp, police said, and a police officer was injured as he chased her. 

Loraine Niocolosi, 36, of Brick, was charged with obstruction. It's not clear why she fled. 

She was a passenger in a car that crashed into the front of a ShopRite in Toms River, police said. The driver was wearing a medical boot that made it difficult for him to drive the car and he lost control. 

Niocolosi jumped out of the car and ran, Toms River police said. An officer pursued her on foot and they both tumbled down a steep embankment. 

The officer landed on a sharp object and needed more than 25 stitches, police said. 

She then jumped into the water, swam in a river and ran through a swampy area, according to police.

Officers on a rescue boat eventually captured her. 

It wasn't immediately known whether Niocolosi had an attorney. 



Photo Credit: Toms River Police Department

Track Legend John Carlos Bleeds Eagles Green

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Track-and-field icon John Carlos returned to Philadelphia Saturday. He attended the 15th annual African American History & Culture Showcase where he was presented with a commemorative Super Bowl LII football.



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@ Issue: Will Interest Rate Hikes Hurt Or Help?

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American College of Financial Services associate professor of taxation, Jamie Hopkins, says some people could take advantage of increasing interest rates while other could be hurt. Bonds and CDs will be paying higher interest rates.



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The Faithful Celebrate Easter at Sunrise

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Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church in Philadelphia's West Oak Lane neighborhood held a sunrise Easter Mass where hundreds of Christians celebrated their faith and the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Morning News in Spanish Coming to Telemundo62

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Telemundo62, the sister station of NBC10, is launching a new morning show in Spanish.

Banished Buck Wanders NJ Woods With Bubble on Head

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A deer with a globe on his head was saved by animal rescuers after the critter’s herd abandoned him in the woods of New Jersey, officials say.

The herd had shunned the young buck because they could no longer recognize him behind the glass sphere, according to the Monmouth County SPCA.

Animal rescuers from the SPCA and NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife came to the creature’s rescue on Friday morning after a homeowner in Colts Neck noticed the buck outside.


The rescuers were able to sedate the deer and remove the globe, the SPCA said in a Facebook post.

The globe was determined to be a light fixture cover. The SPCA said it believes the globe was filled with water and the deer tried to drink from it, getting its head stuck in the process.

The buck was dehydrated after four days without food and water and also had a couple of scrapes, possibly from blindly crashing into things, according to the SPCA.


The animal was none the worse for wear and was able to walk away after the sedative had worn off, the SPCA said.

It’s not the first time a deer in the tri-state has gotten its head stuck in a light globe. In 2016, a deer on Long Island ended up in the same position and was also saved.

And in 2015, another deer in Texas got its head stuck in a pumpkin.



Photo Credit: Monmouth County SPCA
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Child Life Specialists Help Healing With Fun

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Child life specialists at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia focus on helping kids heal with fun. Max, a patient, has formed an important bond with child life specialist Elise Keels as he battle leukemia.

Boy Accidentally Shoots Himself With Dad's Gun: Police

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A 4-year-old boy is recovering after accidentally shooting himself in the leg with his father's gun, according to police. 

Police say the boy was inside a home on the 2100 block of S. Alden Street in the Kingsessing section of Philadelphia at 5:08 p.m. Sunday. The child picked up his father's gun that was left on a bed, according to investigators. The gun went off and struck the boy in the right leg. He was taken to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia by his father and is currently in stable condition.

Police say the gun was recovered and no arrests were made.

Bonnets & Bunnies: Annual South Street Promenade

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From children in their Easter best to a marching band to Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney to the Easter Bunny, the 87th Annual Easter Promenade made its way along South Street Sunday. The popular event featured awards for the best dressed and a party at Headhouse Square.

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Villanova Assistant Coach Continues Family Tradition

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For one local coach, being a Villanova Wildcat is family affair. We have the story of George Halcovage III, a Villanova assistant coach who comes from a long line of Nova grads.

April Snow Showers Make for Slippery Commute

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These April showers included snow. The NBC10 First Alert Weather Team issued a First Alert Monday for the potential of a slippery commute. The First Alert expired at 9 a.m. but slippery roads remained.

The fast-moving system arrived early Monday morning. In the Lehigh Valley they saw mostly steady snow -- some neighborhoods getting more than 4 inches of snow -- while neighborhoods closer to Philadelphia saw a mix of snow and rain that didn't leave much accumulation.

Snow began sticking to colder surfaces like grass and cars in neighborhoods north and west of Philadelphia before daybreak. There were also some slick spots reported on area roads.

Some schools made the decision to open late Monday, including some large suburban districts like Upper Merion. Other districts like Nazareth and Pennridge decided to close. (Click here for the full list of school closings and delays.)

Snow falling depended on how quickly temps dipped to around freezing. By 8 a.m. the temperature hovered at freezing in Philadelphia. By 9 a.m., snow began tapering off.

While it wasn't a huge amount of snow, it hit during the toughest time to start a week, the Monday morning commute. Some accidents occurred on area roads Monday morning including the New Jersey Turnpike and I-95.

The snow mostly stuck to grassy/cooler surfaces. Roads were wet and potentially slippery. Any periodic heavier bursts of snow accumulated on roads and caused a bit of slush. Fortunately, warm spring temperatures we’ve seen have made roads warm so the melt factor is high.

The system will move out quickly from west to east midday Monday. Highs should push into the mid-40s. Temperatures will rise to the low 50s Tuesday with a chance of showers. Wednesday temperatures will reach the mid-60s but a few gusty thunderstorms are also expected. Fortunately the Phillies home opener on Thursday will be mostly sunny though highs will only be in the upper 40s.



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