The search resumes for a developer following a temporary suspension by Amtrak last year. The 30th Street Station project is expected to take decades to complete and cost up to $10 billion.

Jose Ivan Nunez Martinez and his husband, Paul Frame, thought they were walking into a routine green card interview in January. Instead, the 37-year-old Nunez Martinez, who was born in Michoacan, Mexico, was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

He has been detained at York County Prison without a bond hearing since Jan. 31. On Tuesday, the American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania and Philadelphia law firm DLA Piper LLP filed a legal complaint on behalf of the couple, calling for an end to Nunez Martinez’s detention.

“I am very worried for his well-being,” Frame said. “The level of anxiety and sadness that I feel when I think about him at the detention center or when I visit him is unreal.”

The couple first meet in August 2014. Nunez Martinez had already been living in the United States for more than a decade working as a mechanic and janitor. Two years after meeting, Frame and Nunez Martinez got married. The freedom to do so was one of the driving factors behind his decision to emigrate from Mexico.

Nunez Martinez’s friend, also a gay man, was killed in 2001. That same year, Nunez Martinez fled to the border and only traveled back once in 2010 when his mother became ill. When he attempted to return, Nunez Martinez received an expedited removal order and was sent back to Mexico. He re-entered a few months later and ICE reinstated his prior order of expedited removal.

Nunez Martinez was apprehended during a mandatory interview with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the agency responsible for processing immigration and naturalization applications. Frame had already submitted a petition to make his husband a legal citizen, a fairly routine procedure that thousands of couples undergo after a foreign national marries an American citizen.

But before Nunez Martinez’s case was heard, ICE arrested him.

“When an individual has been ordered removed and is encountered by ICE, ICE reactivates the prior order,” Audrey Allen, one of the lawyers working on the case, told NBC News.

Allen added that the only relief available to him would be a Withholding of Removal claim, which is similar to an asylum claim.

The couple believes they have a valid claim to keep Nunez Martinez in the United States. Not only are they already married, but Nunez Martinez fears for his life if he were to return to Mexico.

“He thought he would be safer here in the U.S.,” Reggie Shuford, executive director of the ACLU of Pennsylvania, said. “His detention is cruel and unjust, and it discourages people who have a legal path to staying here from pursuing it.”

In the last week, 49 foreign nationals were arrested in Philadelphia area, according to ICE. They include people from Jamaica, Mexico, Colombia and the Dominican Republic. 

Superintendent William Hite and Mayor Jim Kenney visited James Logan Elementary School in Philadelphia on Tuesday in support of a school funding proposal. It would allow schools to get the funding they need to make necessary upgrades to their buildings but would come at a 1 percent property tax hike.

Thousands of Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware families are struggling to keep up with rising rent costs for their homes. The NBC10 Investigators spoke to families affected.

The 77-year-old school bus driver from the deadly May 17 highway crash in New Jersey had a lengthy history of license suspensions and moving violations, a spokeswoman for the Motor Vehicle Commission told News 4.

Investigators are still probing the cause of the crash, which killed a 10-year-old student and a teacher after the full-size school bus collided with a dump truck on Route 80 near exit 25 in Mount Olive Township. Video from a Department of Transportation camera shows the school bus filled with fifth-graders making a sudden U-turn in a median, sources have told News 4.

The bus, which was carrying 38 students and seven adults from East Brook Middle School in Paramus, was heading to a class field trip to Waterloo Village, a historic site in Stanhope.

The driver, identified as Hudy Mulrow Sr. first got his license in 1975. He had a total of 14 license suspensions, eight speeding tickets, a careless driving ticket and a ticket for an improper turn in 2010, the MVC spokeswoman said Tuesday. 

Mulrow remains in the hospital and was unavailable for comment. 

The most recent suspension was from Dec. 20 of last year to Jan. 3 of this year for unpaid parking tickets. It was not clear if Paramus officials knew of that suspension; the district was not immediately available for comment. 

The driver had a commercial driver's license issued in 2012 and got the school bus endorsement on his commercial driver's license in 2013, the MVC said. 

The lawyer representing the family of 10-year-old Miranda Vargas, who was laid to rest Monday, sent a notice of tort claim to the Borough of Paramus and the Paramus school board Tuesday, indicating the family plans to sue. The lawyer is questioning whether the Paramus Board of Education did proper diligence in hiring a driver with his record. 

Funeral services for the teacher killed in the crash, Jennifer Williamson-Kennedy, will be held Thursday morning. 

This summer marks a big milestone for Atlantic City and one of its casinos. Resorts will celebrate 40 years of legalized gambling this weekend. Atlantic City now has seven casinos with two more scheduled to open later this summer. NBC10 takes a look at how they're celebrating history and preparing for the future. 

Every month, New Jersey resident Kimberly Deal has to decide which bills to pay and which to put off for another time.

“You rob Peter to pay Paul,” she told NBC10. “You call utility companies and beg them for mercy and get put on payment plans.”

It’s the same every month. Sitting on the stoop of her Pleasantville home, Deal pointed out one vacant house that had been foreclosed. On the other side, eviction crews empted another home.

“It’s been going this way in this area for some time now,” she said.

Housing insecurity burdens hundreds of thousands of Americans, especially people with lower incomes or those who live paycheck to paycheck.

In Deal’s section of Atlantic County, 61 percent of residents pay more than 30 percent of their income on housing, according to U.S. Census data. The median income for her zip code is 41,802.

On the Pennsylvania side, families in North Philadelphia are the most burdened by rent and mortgages. Half of residents pay at least 30 percent of their income on housing. And the median income for that area is well below the poverty line: $21,630 for a family of four, according to U.S. Census data.

“If I run out of food … I can’t do nothing about it because I have to pay my rent,” Luz Valle, a mother of hour, said.

Across the region, stagnant incomes are largely to blame for housing insecurity not gentrification.

The 2018 State of the City report by Pew Charitable Trusts determined that while more jobs have been added in Philadelphia, that has not necessarily corresponded to higher wages. Nearly 45 percent of households still earn $35,000 or less annually, according to the report. And the poverty rate, as a whole, stood stagnant at 26 percent, more than double the national average.

“When you’re spending 40 [or more] of your income on housing on any given day, you have to make a decision,” Ira Goldstein of the Reinvestment Fund said.

Those are the kinds of decisions Deal has to make constantly. Neighboring Mount Laurel, New Jersey, could present a possible solution.

The Ethel Lawrence Homes is the state’s first suburban affordable housing community aimed at helping low-income residents. The development offers one-bedroom, two-bedroom and three-bedroom units for families earning between $8,150 to $48,900 for a family of four. 

Ethel Lawrence Homes even inspired a legal term in New Jersey. The so-called Mount Laurel doctrine requires communities to offer housing that reflects the full spectrum of incomes.

“This isn’t a question of ‘Can we solve this problem?’ We know how to do it,” Kevin Walsh of the Fair Share Housing Center said.

“They can have the million dollar mansions if they want them. But they also have to make sure that there’s more homes for people that are newlyweds, for people that are single mothers.”

Four arrests have been made in the stabbing death of a young man in Paulsboro, New Jersey.

Archie Hickox, 18, Arteste Ruffin, 42 and Kishon Pierce, 18, are all charged with aggravated assault and aiding and conspiring with Archie Hickox's twin Aaron Hickox to assault Amir Tarpley, 19, of Paulsboro.

Tarpley was attacked outside his home on West New Street shortly before 1 p.m. Sunday. Police responding to a report of a knife fight arrived and found Tarpley suffering from stab wounds. They also found a knife in a backyard nearby.

"They came here to his house where he was staying at and had him come out and killed my son," Tarpley's mother, MaryAnn Brooks said.

Tarpley was taken to Inspira Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. An autopsy revealed he died from stab wounds to the chest. 

"He did not deserve to die like that," Brooks said. "They stabbed him in his chest. They beat him and there was a couple of them."

Tarpley's family told NBC10 he was targeted because of an argument he had with a girl. Police have not confirmed this however.

"He was a very awesome kid," Tarpley's sister, Natasha Brooks, said. "He was talented, creative. He just wanted to experience life in a good way."

The Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office and Paulsboro Police continue to investigate the incident. Charges against the four suspects may be upgraded once the investigation is complete.

If you have any information, please call Det. Michael Bielski at 856-649-9716 or Sgt. Kenneth Ridinger at 856-423-6222.

There's no better place to celebrate the United States of America's birthday than in the place where our nation was founded — Philadelphia.

Philly throws the best Fourth of July party with the annual Wawa Welcome America celebration: Seven days of culture, food, music and more. All for free!

This year, you and your family can enjoy 50 events ranging from movies to live music performances to fireworks. We have a full rundown of events by day (just click on the day below), but here's a few of the marquee events:

THURSDAY, JUNE 28

Wawa Hoagie Day

Enjoy a 7-ton hoagie salute, FREE Wawa hoagies, a performance by the USO Show Troupe and hoagie building competition between police and firefighters.

Summer Love Launch Party

Enjoy nonstop entertainment on multiple stages celebrating Philadelphia’s artists and neighborhoods along with food and drink.

Free Museum Day at National Constitution Center

Learn about the U.S. Constitution and how the Founding Fathers emblazoned our freedoms in law with a free visit to the only museum dedicated to the most important document in our nation.

See even MORE events from June 28 here.

FRIDAY, JUNE 29

PECO Go 4th and Learn at Penn Park

Experience fun educational free interactive activities and demonstrations highlighting American History, innovation, arts and fun! Enjoy free books courtesy of Books in Homes USA.

Red, White and Blue Happy Hours

Extend the weekend and enjoy drink specials, entertainment and giveaways at several locations around the city.

Philly @ the Movies: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

E.T. will phone home on the big screen at The Piazza at Schmidt's Commons. Enjoy a free screening of this movie classic from Stephen Spielberg.

See even MORE events from June 29 here.

SATURDAY, JUNE 30

On the Waterfront: Delaware River Music Festival

Enjoy an all-day music festival on the banks of the Delaware River in Northeast Philadelphia.

NEW THIS YEAR: Philly Ice Cream Scoop!

Fun for ice cream-lovers of all ages, featuring 14 of Philly’s top ice cream producers and dozens of ice cream specials from the Market’s own merchants.

NEW THIS YEAR: Pennsylvania Convention Center Community Festival

Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Pennsylvania Convention Center with a community festival with live entertainment, tours of the Center’s $1.5 million art collection, birthday cake and a screening of the hit animated movie SING.

Wawa Welcome America Fireworks on the Delaware River Waterfront

This year’s fireworks displays will be even bigger and better than ever. Two spectacular shows will dazzle audiences with new special effects and love-themed soundtracks which will be broadcast on the iHeartRadio app.

See even MORE events from June 30 here.

SUNDAY, JULY 1

NEW THIS YEAR: Orangetheory Freedom Fit Fest

Fitness enthusiasts of all levels are welcome to row, run or ride with free Orangetheory inspired activities at the steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Activities include scenic runs, bike rides, rowing challenges and pop-up classes followed by a free showing of Rocky. Guests can also enjoy an outdoor beer garden with bites from local food trucks throughout the day.

Pay What You Wish at the Philadelphia Museum of Art

Stroll through the galleries of the Philadelphia Museum of Art for a fraction of the price of regular admission. Just pay as you wish to enjoy the museum's priceless treasures.

Gospel on Independence Concert

This event will send a message of love through song with performances by more than 150 singers and praise dancers from throughout the tri-state area, including the dynamic singing preachers “The Four Tenors,” for a hand-clapping and foot stomping soulful good time.

See even MORE events from July 1 here.

MONDAY, JULY 2

PECO Go 4th and Learn: Uncle Bobby's Coffee & Books

Experience fun educational free interactive activities and demonstrations highlighting American History, innovation, arts and fun! Enjoy free books courtesy of Books in Homes USA.

Philly @ the Movies: Pitch Perfect

Sing along with the Barden Bellas on their quest to be the best college acapella group around. This hilarious film will be shown at Xfinity Live in South Philly.

Kimmel Center's Broadway Philadelphia on Independence

This event will delight audiences with song selections from the 2018-2019 Broadway Philadelphia season featuring performances from some of Broadway’s hottest shows coming to Philadelphia including Charlie & The Chocolate Factory; Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical; RENT; Anastasia; CATS; and Beautiful – The Carole King Musical.

See even MORE events from July 2 here.

TUESDAY, JULY 3

Sand Sculpture Spectacular

World-renowned sculptors will create a 40-ton sand sculpture spectacular with hand-carved scenes commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.

Philadelphia's Historic District Block Party

Philly loves a block party and this year’s edition highlights the City of Brotherly Love’s signature music, art, entertainment, history, culture and food. A Kids’ Stage and Kids’ Zone for family-friendly entertainment, dozens of food trucks, pop-up performers and other activities make this an all-ages favorite. Behind-the-scenes tours of the renovated The Bourse Building and a lively beer garden for the over 21 set will celebrate the upcoming re-opening of one of the city’s beloved institutions which will feature a new food hall, artisans and other services. The event ends with the rousing POPS on Independence concert.

POPS on Independence Concert

With Independence Hall as the dramatic backdrop, conductor Todd Ellison will lead the 65-piece Philly POPS orchestra in a patriotic, entertaining performance starring Grammy-Award Winner Heather Headley. The Philadelphia tradition draws more than 15,000 locals and visitors each year. Presented by Comcast NBCUniversal, this performance is part of the POPS Salute Series, an expanding portfolio of programs performed on American holidays, celebrating those who serve our country, its cities, and communities.

See even MORE events from July 3 here.

WEDNESDAY JULY 4

Celebration of Freedom at Independence Hall

The City of Philadelphia’s Office of the City Representative and Independence National Historical Park will present the Celebration of Freedom Ceremony at Independence Hall where The Philly POPS will be honored for their 40-year history in Philadelphia and their contributions to education in schools. Mayor Kenney will present The Magis Award. And The Wawa Foundation will present The Wawa Foundation Hero Award, totaling $80,000 to four non-profit organizations committed to serving the Greater Philadelphia area.

Wawa Welcome America July 4th Concert featuring Pitbull

Grammy® winning global superstar, business entrepreneur and community icon Pitbull headlines the Wawa Welcome America July 4th Concert for the first time. The free, three-hour extravaganza also features The Philly POPS® BIG Band joined by Grammy Award Winning R&B, Gospel and Broadway Star Heather Headley, and R&B singers Tiffany Jones, Alita Moses, and Desahanna Wooden. Food trucks, beer gardens and fun activities round out a night of blockbuster fun on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.

Wawa Welcome America July 4th Fireworks

This year’s July 4th fireworks spectacular will be even bigger and better. Two spectacular shows will dazzle audiences with new special effects. You can watch the entire show live on NBC10.

See even MORE events from July 4 here.

A jealous rage pushed a woman to kill a fellow church member. But now police want to know if she also hurt her father, who has been missing for 25 years. Crews are now looking underground and are hoping special technology will help them solve the cold case.

An Upper Darby employee is accused of stealing more than $216,000 from taxpayers to buy drugs, pay off her credit card debt and pay rent.

Jessica McCusker, 36, of Upper Darby, is charged with theft by unlawful taking, theft by deception, receiving stolen property, and theft by failure to make required disposition of funds received. 

McCusker had been employed at the Upper Darby tax office for 15 years. The investigation began on May 22, 2017 when McCusker was out sick. Her supervisor needed a form and found cash receipts for payments of residents’ taxes in McCusker’s desk drawer, investigators said.

The supervisor later checked the office’s computer records and discovered monies taken for the receipts had not been posted. McCusker was suspended on June 2, 2017 after failing to explain to her supervisor and township officials about the receipts in her drawer and why the tax payments were missing, according to officials. 

Investigators determined McCusker took cash payments from taxpayers, gave each taxpayer a receipt but didn’t post the payments to the office’s computer system. McCusker allegedly posted the payments to an earlier day that was already reconciled to hide her theft.

During an interview with law enforcement, McCusker allegedly admitted to committing the thefts over several years. McCusker said she used the stolen money to move with her children from her marital residence to an apartment. She also allegedly used the money for rent, tuition, credit card debt and drugs.

A forensic audit revealed McCusker stole a total of $216,740.15 taxpayer funds from 2012 to 2017, officials said.

“The defendant used her position of trust in Upper Darby to steal hundreds of thousands of dollars from Upper Darby taxpayers,” District Attorney Katayoun Copeland said. “Then, to add insult to injury, she used the stolen money to buy drugs and pay credit card bills.”

McCusker’s attorney Michael Dugan told NBC10 his client is cooperating with investigators.

“She has done everything that they have asked from her,” Dugan said. “She has sat down with them. Doing the best to make this as seamless as possible.”

While the conversation of school shootings has taken over the country, plenty of people are trying to find the root of the problem. Now, the head of the NRA is linking school shootings to a popular medication. A Temple University psychologist is reacting to the claim. 

Surveillance video captured a driver using a sledgehammer to smash another vehicle and attack a passenger in the Port Richmond section of Philadelphia Tuesday.

The incident occurred in the parking lot of a business on Luzerne Street around 1:30 p.m. Surveillance video obtained by NBC10 shows an SUV pull up into the parking lot followed by a red pickup truck.

A man wearing shorts and a bright shirt then gets out of the pickup truck while holding a sledgehammer. He then smashes the driver’s side window of the SUV before striking the vehicle three more times.

As the SUV drives off, a man falls out of the passenger side of the vehicle. The SUV stops as the passenger limps toward it. The man armed with the sledgehammer then strikes the passenger as well as the SUV once more.

After the passenger gets back into the SUV, the vehicle drives off and the man armed with the sledgehammer goes back into his pickup truck and drives away.

The owner of the business called police who responded to the scene. When police arrived however everyone had already left. Police say they can’t investigate it any further until a person involved in the incident comes forward.

The owner told NBC10 they were unable to file a police report because they were only a third party to the incident. He also said no one at the business knew any of the people involved.

One witness, who did not want to be identified, told NBC10 he heard the attacker yell out “You’re cheating with my girlfriend.”

The witness also said that the pickup truck driver tried to chase after the SUV with his vehicle after leaving the parking lot. This was not captured on surveillance video however.

If you have any information on the incident, please call Philadelphia Police.

We often hear about the heart-wrenching stories about the thousands of families who lost their embryos because of failures at fertility clinics. But there are also success stories happening in our area. We find out why doctors believe 2018 will be the year of fertility.

The debate over arming teachers in the wake of the recent mass shootings continues. A proposed bill that would allow Pennsylvania public school workers to bring guns onto school grounds has sparked strong opinions from both sides.

Carson Wentz was in Bucks County where he continued his mission to give back, discussing his faith, ministry group and plans to help the less fortunate.

North Korea says it will soon start dismantling its nuclear test site. The White House has expressed some doubt that a meeting between President Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un will happen next month.

The unofficial start of summer means higher gas prices. Brian Thompson reports on the pain at the pump in New Jersey.

"Water Is Life," a new exhibit at the Philadelphia Zoo, showcases the role of water as a source of shelter, nourishment and playtime for red pandas and otters.

Darren Damone's allergy to cats nearly derailed his relationship. An allergy doctor helped to keep the couple together by creating an allergy shot for Damone to help build up his tolerance toward his allergies.