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Should Heinz Bring 'Mayochup' to US? Company Asks Twitter

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“Pass the Mayochup” could soon be a thing – if Twitter says so.

Heinz is asking condiment lovers to vote for whether or not its highly-talked about blend of mayonnaise and ketchup will make its U.S. debut.

If the company’s Twitter poll closes Sunday with 500,000 votes in favor of the condiment combo making its debut, Heinz will bring Mayochup to the U.S.

But don’t worry, for those who prefer other names like Ketch-o or Ketchonnaise, Heinz knows the Mayochup name isn’t exactly a social media favorite, and will also put the final name up for a vote – should the sauce launch in the U.S.

With three days of voting still to go, the poll sat Friday at 505,714 votes. Of those votes, 55 percent voted to “pass the Heinz Mayochup” while 45 percent said “nah, I’ll make my own.”



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Kathy's Cuts Creates Wigs for Kids

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People are donating their long locks to help create wigs for kids who need them at the annual Kathy Cuts event. WMMR radio personality Kathy Romano explains what it's all about.

Worker Finds Body Wrapped in Tarp in Fairmount Park

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A city worker found a partially decomposed body wrapped in a green tarp in Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park Friday morning.

The Parks and Recreation worker made the discovery around 8:20 in a parking lot off Martin Luther King Drive near Black Road, Philadelphia police said.

No more details were immediately available.

Police vehicles could be seen parked in the lot near a boathouse.



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$225,000 Awarded in Project Innovation Grants

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NBC10/WCAU, Telemundo62/WWSI, and the NBCUniversal Foundation have announced that six local non-profit organizations will receive a total of $225,000 in grants as part of the first annual Project Innovation grant challenge.

The winning organizations were selected by the stations for their outstanding programs that leverage technology to solve everyday problems in the areas of civic engagement, skills for the digital economy and STEM/STEAM youth programming.

“We are thrilled to recognize the work of six local non-profit organizations through Project Innovation,” said Ric Harris, President and General Manager of NBC10 and Telemundo62. “NBC10 and Telemundo62 are committed to responding to the needs of our community. The Project Innovation grant program allows us to help these groups further their mission by contributing to the ground-breaking work they are doing in our local communities.”

Project Innovation is presented by the NBCUniversal Foundation and NBCUniversal Owned Television Stations, a division of NBCUniversal. NBC and Telemundo owned stations located in 11 markets, including greater Philadelphia, launched the new grant challenge in January 2018 to identify local organizations that embrace technology and innovation to develop real-life solutions for their communities.

The stations located in each of the participating regions created community panels to review the grant applications and select final grant recipients. This year, more than $2.4 million will be awarded to not-for-profit organizations all across the country that are doing their part to transform their communities by providing solutions to real-life problems through tech-based approaches.

Local Project Innovation 2018 grant recipients include:

HOPEWORKS ‘N CAMDEN, INC. – Recode Your Future ($55,000)

Recode Your Future is a program that creates a pathway for young adults for careers in technology and web development by engaging young adults in an intensive curriculum focused on technical training in web development, graphic design and coding. The program helps participants gain permanent employment in high-paying tech jobs. The program also helps to build a diverse workforce pipeline for jobs in technology fields.

LIVE CONNECTIONS ORG – What’s Going On ($25,000)

“What’s Going On” is a year-long song writing and music technology residency led by LiveConnections in collaboration with Hill-Freedman World Academy, a Philadelphia public school. This program guides students in writing poems, lyrics and songs inspired by Motown: its artistry, role as a leading African-American owned business, and prominent voice for civil rights. It will culminate in the production of an original CD that speaks to students' perspectives on family, community and justice. In partnership with the school’s music technology teacher, a team of LiveConnections teaching artists and recording engineers lead weekly sessions with 10th and 11th grade students. This STEAM residency merges English Language Arts, music, technology, and provides multiple ways in which students can boost skills in creativity, collaboration and critical thinking.

STRING THEORY SCHOOLS – Particle Accelerator ($50,000)

The program enables high school students to work alongside innovative Philadelphia based start-up companies on design projects. Students work under the guidance of professionals including artists-in-residence, scientists-in-residence, and entrepreneurs-in residence to develop authentic work such as logos/branding/marketing, prototyping and advanced manufacturing, web/app design, TV/video production, and social media.

SUPPORT CENTER FOR CHILD ADVOCATES – Digital Lockers for Older Foster Youth ($33,420)

Digital Lockers for Older Foster Youth give older youth the ability to digitally access important personal documents. Electronic personal records are widely in use by U.S. families and providers, yet foster youth rarely have this kind of easy access to their own essential life documents. Without the support and stability of family who can keep their important documents, they leave foster care without a home for their information and unprepared for post-system independence. With digital lockers, youth will have ongoing access to personal information that will benefit them in the future.

TECH IMPACT– ITWorks ($50,000)

An innovative, free-of-charge program that directly impacts the Philadelphia community by helping disadvantaged/disenfranchised young adults launch careers in IT, and by helping entry-level IT workers advance in their careers. In 16 weeks, ITWorks prepares its students ages 18 to 26, with a high school diploma or GED but no bachelor's degree, who are unemployed or underemployed for entry-level IT jobs (e.g. Help Desk Support).

YWCA OF BUCKS COUNTY – TechGYRLS ($11,580)

An innovative afterschool program that provides a safe, diverse, girls-only environment where upper elementary- and middle-school aged girls can participate in an intensive exploration of technology. This is achieved through participation in a learning environment that’s safe, nurturing and decidedly dedicated to the notion that women and girls have a role in STEM careers, and what’s more, is that women and girls have a role in impacting society as transformational leaders. TechGYRLS introduces participants to the world of robotics where girls learn to create computer programs that control the behavior of robots, learn programming and building skills. The YWCA will run two TechGYRLS clubs within low-income communities for two, 12-week semesters.

Winners were selected in the following three categories: Igniting Civic Engagement, Skills for the Digital Economy, STEM/STEAM Youth Programming. To see the list of all Project Innovation 2018 winners, visit nbcuniversal.com.

ABOUT NBC10 PHILADELPHIA / WCAU

Owned by NBCUniversal, NBC10 Philadelphia has been delivering local news, information and weather for more than 60 years, serving nearly six million viewers throughout Greater Philadelphia, the Lehigh Valley, South Jersey and Delaware. Viewers turn to NBC10 for the most up-to-date breaking news and weather on a variety of platforms, including online at nbc10.com and via mobile and social platforms. COZI TV, the station’s multicast network, offers a full schedule of America’s most beloved and iconic television series and hit movies as well as local programming. COZI TV can be seen on Comcast channel 248, Verizon channel 460, RCN channel 28 and over-the-air on digital 10.2.

ABOUT TELEMUNDO62 PHILADELPHIA / WWSI

Owned by NBCUniversal, Telemundo62 / WWSI is NBC’s Owned Television Stations local station serving Spanish-speaking viewers throughout the Greater Philadelphia area, including 18 counties across Pennsylvania, South Jersey and Delaware. Telemundo62 viewers start their mornings with Primera Edicion, an hour-long, local Spanish-language newscast airing weekdays at 6AM. Noticiero Telemundo62 is a locally produced, live Spanish-language newscast, airing weekdays at 5 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. Viewers turn to Noticiero Telemundo62 for local news, weather, sports and community coverage on-air and on the Telemundo62 app. For more information, visit Telemundo62.com

About NBCUniversal Foundation

NBCUniversal Foundation works to advance initiatives at the cross-section of societal needs and NBCUniversal’s priorities. The Foundation supports programs and organizations that strive to move communities forward – with a focus on innovation and technology. NBCUniversal is one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks, and a suite of leading Internet-based businesses. NBCUniversal is owned by Comcast Corporation.



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A 360 View of Blue Cross Broad Street Run Landmarks

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Take a special 360-degree view of the landmarks along the Blue Cross Broad Street Run race course!

We'll update this story regularly as we debut new 360-degree views.

Walt Whitman Statue

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At mile 9 in south Philly, look for another historic figure cheering you on. The statue of Walt Whitman stands 10 feet tall.

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2 Firefighters Hurt Battling Blaze at New Jersey Farmhouse

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Two firefighters were hurt trying to stop flames from destroying a Burlington County family's farm in Florence Township.

Want to Vote in Pa. Primary? Registration Deadline Looms

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Pennsylvanians have until the close of business Monday to register if they want to vote in the May 15 primary, but they can sign up online.

Voters must be registered with the Democratic or Republican parties if they want to cast ballots to help pick the major parties' nominees.

This year's elections include governor, U.S. senator, Congress, half the state Senate and all 203 state House seats.

There are also special elections to fill vacancies in the state House created by the departures of former state representatives Matt Baker of Bradford County, Brandon Neuman of Washington County and Scott Petri of Bucks County.

Get Registered to Vote:

Click here to get registered to vote in Pennsylvania.

Voters in New Jersey have until May 15 to get registered to vote in the June 5 primary. Click here to get registered in NJ.

Voters in Delaware have until May 25 to switch political parties. The voter registration deadline for new voters in Aug. 11. Click here to get registered for the Sept. 6 primary.



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Why Are So Many People Afraid of Friday the 13th?

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One of the most dreaded days of the year is here: Friday the 13th.

While many of us might be quick to pull the covers back over our heads, do we really know what makes this such an unlucky day?

No one really knows. In fact, there are a few different stories that could have played a part in making this one of the most feared days of the year.

According to timeanddate.com, the day was first documented in writing in a biography of Italian composer Gioachino Rossini who died on a Friday the 13th. Some people believe there’s a link to Biblical times — there were 13 people at the Last Supper and the crucifixion took place on a Friday.

The fear of Friday the 13th really does exist, according to Mathworld. It’s called "paraskevidekatriaphobia" — from the Greek words “Paraskevi” for Friday and “dekatreis” for 13. Mathworld says it may be one of the widest spread superstitions in the United States.

Friday the 13th can occur three times in a calendar year. In fact, this is the last one for 2015. The month must begin on a Sunday in order to have a Friday the 13th in any month.

If you just can’t fathom the thought of leaving the house, here are a few known facts about Friday the 13th that may make it easier to cope.

Italians believe the number 17 is unlucky, making Friday the 17th an unlucky day.

The original "Friday the 13th" film was set on Friday June 13, 1979. But that date really fell on a Wednesday. It was also a successful franchise.

A German study explored the relationship between Friday the 13th, and blood loss and hospital visits. The conclusion? There is none.

“Our data indicate that such beliefs are myths far beyond reality,” the study said. 



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Time for Philly's Spring Cleanup

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The annual Philly Spring Cleanup is Saturday as neighbors join together to tidy up city streets.

'1-2-3-4-5-Sixers!' An Operatic Take on the 76ers' Anthem

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"Here they come, Philadelphia, on the run, stand up and cheer!"

Everyone's getting into the Sixers spirit lately, even a Philly opera group. Yes you read that correctly.

Nineteen singers from the Opera Philadelphia Chorus took a break from rehearsing for their upcoming production of "Carmen" to perform an a capella rendition of the team's anthem, "Here Come the Sixers."

The singers, conducted by chorus master Elizabeth Braden, donned Sixers gear as they sang their ode to the team, which currently has a record-breaking 16-game winning streak. Braden even wore a Sixers foam finger to lead the group.

"Here Come the Sixers," which has made an epic comeback in recent years, was originally thought up by a couple of guys back in 1975. The song that sends fans into a joyous frenzy was inspired in part by "Sesame Street." 

The anthem will be on full blast this week, since the Sixers' playoff run begins when they take on Miami Heat Saturday at home.



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Overnight 30-Degree Temperature Drop This Weekend

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It's time to soak up the sun, but don’t put your coats in the attic just yet. Although Saturday will be warm and sunny, a cold front will arrive Sunday with a 30-degree temperature drop.

That's when the Philadelphia area will experience a "back-door front," which is cold air that comes from the northeastern United States. (Think Boston.) This front will bring the plummet, along with clouds and patchy rain or drizzle throughout the day. Temperatures will stay in the 40s most of the day through much of the area.

On Sunday evening, the front will continue south, while another begins to come in from Chicago. These two fronts will converge Sunday night, leaving Monday morning stormy. That is why we’ve issued a First Alert, starting at 4 a.m. Monday through 12 p.m. Heavy rain and possible gusty thunderstorms will complicate the morning rush hour.

The coldest day of the week will be Tuesday, when gusty winds will make temperatures in the 40s seem even colder. After that, temperatures will return closer to seasonal averages, with highs mainly in the 60s.



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Opera Philadelphia Sings 'Here Come the Sixers' Anthem

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Opera Philadelphia Chorus sings a lively version of "Here Come the Sixers" followed by a surprise "Trust the Process" ending.

Sea Isle City Businesses Hope to Cash in on Warm Weather

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As Friday brought high temperatures and sunshine to our region, businesses in Sea Isle City are hoping the warm weather brings big business.

P!nk Performing in South Philly

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South Philly has a big weekend ahead. P!nk will perform Friday night and then sports will takeover the weekend as the Flyers and Sixers continue in the playoffs.


91-Year-Old Becomes Published Author

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One woman in Delaware is proving you are never too old to make your dreams come true! This 91-year-old just became a published author, and she didn't let her age stop her.

A Complete Timeline: Meek Mill's Legal Troubles

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A decade-long legal struggle involving Meek Mill and Philadelphia’s criminal justice system is playing out in the courts. Here’s a look back at the entire saga.

JANUARY 2007: Meek Mill, whose real name is Robert Rihmeek Williams, is arrested in Philadelphia and charged with assault, drug and gun possession.

AUGUST 2008: Mill is convicted of weapon and drug charges.

JANUARY 2009: He is sentenced by Common Pleas Judge Genece Brinkley to 11½ to 23 months behind bars and seven years of probation.

JUNE 2009: Five months later, Mill is released from jail and paroled under house arrest. He obtains permission to work, but is ordered to earn a high school equivalency diploma and undergo drug treatment.

DECEMBER 2011: Multiple times throughout 2010-2012, he tests positive for drug use but isn’t held to be in violation of the terms of his release and is not jailed. Now, however, he is found to be in technical violation because he tested positive for opioid use, but is not jailed.

DECEMBER 2012: Mill’s travel outside Philadelphia is suspended for at least a month and he is ordered to perform community service, due to probation violations and ignoring of an earlier court ruling to stop scheduling upcoming performances.

MARCH 2013: He is found in violation of his probation for travelling outside the city. Brinkley orders Mill to attend etiquette classes to refine his social media use and courtroom behavior. He also must notify his probation officer before taking any trips outside the state.

APRIL 2014: Mill sues the city of Philadelphia and two police officers who arrested him in October 2012. The officers claimed to have stopped him because they smelled marijuana in the car, but no marijuana was found. Mill called it a racially-motivated, 10-hour traffic stop that caused him to miss the launch party for his debut album. A federal jury rejected the lawsuit.

JULY 2014: He violates his parole again, and is returned to jail for about five months and given an additional five years of probation. His violations include failing to report to his probation officer, making unauthorized travel plans and ignoring court orders.

APRIL 2015: Mill publicly confirms his relationship with rapper Nicki Minaj in an Instagram post.

JULY 2015: Mill and rapper Drake entangle in a feud sparked my Mill’s claims that Drake didn’t write his own lyrics for a song they collaborated on earlier in the year. The feud sparked several diss songs, including Drake’s “Charged Up” and “Back to Back” and Mill’s “Wanna Know.”

DECEMBER 2015: Mill is back in court for his fourth hearing for violations, because he didn't report to his probation officer, disobeyed travel restrictions and submitted a sample of cold water for a urine test. His then-girlfriend, rapper Nicki Minaj, testifies on his behalf, and promises to help keep him organized and fulfill his community service requirements.

FEBRUARY 2016: Mill is sentenced to house arrest for 90 days and is required to do community service.

JANUARY 2017: Mill and Minaj call it quits. Minaj tweets confirmation of her split with Mill: “To confirm, yes I am single,” adding that she’s focusing on her work.

NOV. 6, 2017: Brinkley sentences Mill to two to four years in state prison for violating probation. She cites a failed drug test, failure to comply with a court order restricting his travel and two other unrelated arrests. One involved a fight in an airport in St. Louis for a fight in March, and the other was for reckless driving of a dirt bike in New York City in August.

NOV. 14, 2017: Three buses with #FreeMeekMill slogans on their sides stop by the Race Street headquarters of the Philadelphia police department before making their way to Old City. This comes a day after a large protest outside the Criminal Justice Center near City Hall that involved celebrities like Julius “Dr. J” Erving and rapper Rick Ross. Billboards in support of Mill also begin to pop up around the city.

NOV. 17, 2017: Rapper Jay-Z takes to the New York Times Opinions section to voice his support for Mill. “What’s happening to Meek Mill is just one example of how our criminal justice system entraps and harasses hundreds of thousands of black people every day,” Jay-Z writes in the op-ed.

NOV. 27, 2017: The Rev. Al Sharpton, a prominent civil rights activist from New York City, visits Mill in Chester State Prison.

DEC. 5, 2017: Mill’s legal team again appeals court to free him from prison, after an unsuccessful appeal was filed the week before.

DECEMBER 2017: 76ers’ Joel Embiid visits Mill in prison to “show him some support.” Embiid, along with Sixers players Ben Simmons and Justin Anderson, was photographed holding t-shirts that read “Stand with Meek Mill” at the Jay-Z concert in Philly.

FEBRUARY 2018: “Ain’t this what they’ve been waiting for? You ready? I used to pray for times like this,” Mill raps in the opening lines of his hit “Dreams and Nightmares,” a song that became the Philadelphia Eagles’ unofficial anthem when they celebrated to it after the NFC Championship. The “underdogs” even take the field in the Super Bowl to Mill’s song.

MARCH 13, 2018: During a criminal justice reform panel held at University of Pennsylvania, Mill makes a surprise appearance by phone. “I’m the platform for other people to fight for their freedom,” Mill tells a packed audience.

MARCH 14, 2018: The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office makes a statement saying the office is “not opposed” to Mill being released on bail.

APRIL 2, 2018: Brinkley refuses to excuse herself from the case, and says in a 48-page opinion issued in Pennsylvania Superior Court that Mill’s two-to-four year sentence is “reasonable.”

APRIL 5, 2018: The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office files a motion to the state supreme court saying that it does not oppose Mill being released on bail.

APRIL 10, 2018: Robert Kraft, owner of the New England Patriots, visits Mill in prison. “Every time I see him, I just come away more impressed,” Kraft said. “He’s very intelligent. And makes it clear to me we have to do something with criminal justice reform.”

APRIL 11, 2018: Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney visits Mill in prison, and Kenney spokeswoman Ajeenah Amir said the mayor believes Mill “would better serve the community outside of prison.”



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NBC10 First Alert Weather: Temperature Dip Coming

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Friday brought high temperatures and sunshine to our region that had plenty of people heading outside, but the end of the weekend will be a different picture. NBC10 meteorologist Glenn "Hurricane" Schwartz has your neighborhood forecast.

Lettuce Named Likely Culprit in 11-State E. Coli Outbreak

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Health investigators have identified chopped romaine lettuce from Arizona as the probable culprit of an 11-state E. coli outbreak that has sickened at least seven people in New Jersey as well as people in New York and Connecticut.

The New Jersey Department of Health issued an update on the probe Friday, saying the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration traced the likely source back to lettuce grown in Yuma, but neither agency has identified a grower, supplier, distributor or brand.

Consumers who have bought romaine lettuce - including salads and salad mixes containing romaine lettuce - are advised to throw it away, even if some of it was eaten and no one has gotten sick.

"If you don’t know if the lettuce is romaine, throw it away. Before purchasing romaine lettuce at a grocery store or eating it at a restaurant, consumers should confirm with the store or restaurant that the romaine lettuce did not come from the Yuma, Arizona growing region," the NJ Department of Health said.

As of April 13, 35 cases have been reported in 11 states. Twenty-two people have been hospitalized, the CDC says. The seven cases in New Jersey include four in Hunterdon County and one each in Monmouth, Sussex and Somerset counties. The sick range in age from 12 to 84 and most are women.

There are eight cases in Idaho, two in Connecticut, nine in Pennsylvania, two in New York, two in Ohio and one each in Illinois, Michigan, Missouri, Virginia and Washington, the CDC says. Check the CDC's case count map here.

Health officials say the outbreak started in late March. Though no deaths have been reported, at least six people have been hospitalized with one developing hemolytic-uremic syndrome, a type of kidney failure.

Symptoms vary and can range from mild to severe diarrhea to nausea and vomiting. Usually there is little or no fever present. E. coli can spread from an infected person, contaminated food or water, or by touching contaminated surfaces, the CDC says. It is very contagious and can spread quickly in places such as daycare centers and cruise ships.

“Individuals with this infection usually get better within about 5 to 7 days, however some illnesses can be serious or even life-threatening,” New Jersey Health Commissioner Dr. Shereef Elnahal said in a statement. “Anyone experiencing symptoms of this illness should see a healthcare provider.”

Top Dog at Philly's Animal Shelter Out of a Job

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The executive director of Philadelphia's animal shelter is out of a job after questions arose about financial management and staff well-being during his tenure.

Vincent Meadley left ACCT on Friday after three years with the shelter, Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney's administration and the shelter's board confirmed Friday afternoon. ACCT, which is based in the city's Hunting Park section, has a contract with the City of Philadelphia to provide shelter and animal care services.

An ACCT spokesman described Meadley's leaving as "mutual" in a statement.

Meadley's departure came hours after he finished an interview with the NBC10 Investigators regarding the shelter's finances and the treatment of staff and volunteers who worked there.

Meadley denied any financial mismanagement, but said he regretted some of his actions concerning staff and volunteers.

ACCT's board and the city will conduct a national search for a replacement, officials said. Operations director Audra Houghton will lead the shelter in the interim.



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