U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey and local business owners describe how tariffs against Canada, the European Union and Mexico will affect Pennsylvanians.
Trade Tension: How it Affects Your Wallet
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NJ Police Seek Help With Homicide Investigation
State Police have identified a body found burned and dismembered in Lawrence Township, New Jersey as that of a Vineland woman.
Troopers found Tonya Cook, 32, of Vineland, dead on Monday after a passerby found her remains off Banks Road near Lummistown Road.
The Southern Regional Medical Examiner’s Office identified her.
Cook was "known to have ties throughout Cumberland County," state police said.
Anyone with information concerning the case is asked to contact Port Norris Station at 856-785-0036. Anonymous tips are welcome.
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'Impossible Dream' Sets Sail to Celebrate Independence Day
A group of patients from Magee Rehabilitation set sail on the 'Impossible Dream' on Thursday afternoon to celebrate Independence Day. The non-profit helps provide barrier-free sailing experiences to thousands of people with disabilities.
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The Oval+ to Expand Park Space Into the Ben Franklin Parkway
The Benjamin Franklin Parkway will feature a whole lot more park space this summer as the city expands its seasonal offerings at Eakins Oval into new, protected space on the street.
The project is called The Oval+. July 5 through August 26, the outbound outer lanes of the Parkway will be closed between 20th Street and Art Museum Drive to create additional space for walkers and bikers and to make way for large-scale mural installations.
The idea for expanding the seasonal park beyond the perimeter of Eakins Oval came after the popularity of recent events and murals on the Oval. More than 40 percent of visitors requested more family-friendly activities, officials from the Fairmount Park Conservancy and the Philadelphia Parks and Recreation department said.
Partial road closures will also address ongoing safety concerns. In the past, people have expressed concerns about crossing multiple lanes of traffic, especially with small children, to reach the summer events in Eakins Oval.
“This year, we’re making The Oval more family-friendly than ever before,” Mayor Jim Kenney said.
Since 2013, a partnership between the Fairmount Park Conservancy and the Philadelphia Parks and Recreation Department has installed seasonal, summer parks and hosted community events in the eight acres of Eakins Oval.
Each closed intersection of road will feature a large-scale mural highlighting the Parkway as a unifying element between Fairmount Park and Philly’s core.
Murals will feature scenes including kayaks on the Schuylkill and the towers of Center City representing the transition from city to park. Mural Arts Philadelphia and design and illustration studio The Heads of State will work together to design and install the murals.
“We are so excited to expand The Oval+ this year, with an additional 22,000 square feet of artwork,” Jane Golden, executive director of Mural Arts Philadelphia, said. “We are honored to be a partner once again in this massive and inspiring undertaking.”
In addition to the mural installation, the expanded space will feature public furniture, a 800 square foot sandbox and Mr. Mister, a misting pavilion intended to help visitors cool off on hot summer days.
The park opens July 20 and will remain active until August 19. During these four weeks, events will be held from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays.
The Eakins Tavern beer garden will return along with a rotating line up of food trucks.
Officials from both the Fairmount Conservancy and Philadelphia Parks and Recreation are excited about opening the expanded space.
“This year’s expansion of the Oval+ will not just make the Parkway more accessible, it will also invite people to interact with the Parkway in ways they’ve never been able to before,” said Jamie Gauthier, Executive Director of Fairmount Park Conservancy. “We’re excited to see how residents and visitors alike use this seasonal gem.”
Photo Credit: Fairmount Park Conservancy
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Bucks Co. Water Main Break: Sesame Place Closes Again
Closures centered around a Bucks County water main break entered a second day Friday as officials urged people to boil water.
The main broke along Woodburne Road between East Lincoln Highway and Maple Avenue (Route 213) in Middletown Township before noon, LevittownNow.com reported.
Both Sesame Place and the Oxford Valley Mall closed for the rest of Thursday due to the break. The mall planned to reopen Friday at 10 a.m. while Sesame Place was unable to open Friday.
"We apologize for any inconvenience," Sesame Place tweeted. They urged guests with tickets or in-park amenities for Friday to visit their website for information.
Crews focused clean-up efforts on the parking lot of a nearby TD Bank location. It took crews hours to shut down water service to the broken main, the Bucks County Water Service Advisory said late Thursday.
Some customers had little or no water pressure, BCWSA said.
They issued a boil water notice for these areas Friday:
- East Lincoln Highway between I-95 and Oxford Valley Road
- Route 213/Maple Avenue between Flowers Mill Road and East Lincoln Highway
- Woodbourne Road between East Lincoln Highway and Third Street
"Customers outside these areas may notice discolored water, however that is not an indication that they need to boil their water," BCWSA said.
No word yet when the area will return to normal.
Photo Credit: LevittownNow.com - Tom Sofield
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Ben Franklin Bridge Reopens After Overnight Crash
The Ben Franklin Bridge reopened in time for the Friday morning rush after an overnight crash shut down all lanes leading into Camden.
Photo Credit: NBC10
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Protect Yourself From Skin Cancer When Getting Certain Gel Manicures
Gel Manicures have become a common nail care procedure, but the treatment meant to dry the gel could lead to skin cancer. Jefferson University dermatologist Dr. Nazanin Saedi offers tips on how best to protect against the harmful UV light used in the treatment.
Photo Credit: NBC10
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July 4th Holiday Expands Into Weekend at Jersey Shore
Business owners along the Jersey Shore hope to keep the July 4th fun going into this weekend.
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College Settlement Camp Looking for Campers
Rob Kutzik visits the NBC10 Studio's to discuss College Settlement Camp's summer pograming and outreach.
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An Extended Holiday Weekend at the Jersey Shore
Since July 4th was on a Wednesday this year, the holiday fun is leaking into this weekend and that means more money for Atlantic City businesses.
Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Not Heading to the Beach? 7 Events to Enjoy Near You
Staying at home for Independence Day weekend part 2? No worries, we've got you covered with some weekend fun for the whole family.
Get outside (it is supposed to be sunny with temps in the 80s Saturday and Sunday) and enjoy the beautiful weekend ahead with these seven events.
Concilio's Hispanic Fiesta
The annual festival returns to Philadelphia's Penn's Landing for a two-day free celebration of Hispanic music, dance, food, art and entertainment. The event runs from 2 to 8 p.m. on Saturday to Sunday. Head down to the waterfront this weekend to enjoy the great weather with the entire family. Check it out here.
World's Largest Bounce House
The 10,000-square-foot inflatable castle is coming to Chester Park in Chester, Delaware County, for the entire weekend. Big Bounce America's unique attraction consists of basketball hoops, a giant slide and a DJ with live music in the center of the fun.
Tickets start at $11 and sessions include times for all age groups from toddlers to adults. Visit their website for more details.
Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival
Franklin Square in Philadelphia will be filled with glowing lights for the final nights of the festival. People of all ages can check out the unique display of Chinese Lanterns along with activities such as mini-golf, carousel rides and daily entertainment.
Timed tickets are required on weekends, so visit their website for more information.
Ambler Kiwanis Club Carnival & Fireworks
Missed out on the fireworks extravaganzas on July 4th, head down to Ambler, Montgomery County, for one of the top fireworks shows in the region Friday night. The free carnival runs through Saturday night at Wissahickon High School.
The carnival starts at 6 p.m. with fireworks after 9 p.m., click here for more details.
Moonlight Movies in Mt. Airy
This Saturday, "Kung Fu Panda" will be played at the Trolley Car Diner on Germantown Avenue at sunset. This is the latest edition of the outdoor movie screenings taking place in Philadelphia's Mt. Airy neighborhood this summer. To find out more, check out their website.
Bluecross RiverRink Summerfest
One of the most popular outdoor location's in the city is a great spot to take in the nice weekend. The roller rink, carnival area and arcade areas will occupy the kids while the 200-seat bar and restaurant gives adults a great experience at Penn's Landing. Visit their website to find out more about the waterfront attraction.
Lindenwold Friday Family Fun Night
Lindenwold Park in Camden County, New Jersey, has been the sight of free entertainment for the entire family all summer. This Friday, a One Man Circus kicks off the event at 7 p.m. followed by "The Emoji Movie" being played under the stars. For directions and specific details, click here.
With the beautiful weather expected this weekend, these outdoor events will be great spots to check out for all ages.
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Overnight Lane Closures Coming to I-76 in Montco
Plan to leave some extra time if you’re planning on taking an evening cruise on Interstate 76 next week.
Temporary overnight lane closures are scheduled for the Schuylkill Expressway between the Blue Route (Interstate 476) and the Belmont/Green Lane interchanges in Montgomery County as the state continues a project to repair large traffic signs throughout Philadelphia and Montgomery counties.
Lanes will be closed at 10 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights until 5 a.m. the following mornings, weather permitting.
The repairs are a part of a more than $2-million federally-funded project to repair large traffic signs, PennDOT said.
Work on the entire project is expected to be completed in October, but until then drivers can find an updated list of road closures and scheduled road maintenance for the Philadelphia region by checking out the District Six Traffic Bulletin.
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2 Philly Police Crusiers, Car Collide in Northeast Philadelphia
Two Philadelphia police officers suffered minor injuries when their cruisers collided while responding to a call in Northeast Philadelphia Friday afternoon.
The officers were heading to help a third officer when they collided in the intersection of Brous and Unruh avenues in the city's Mayfair section just before 1 p.m., police said. One officer was driving down Unruh while the other was traveling on Brous.
In the collision the cruisers came in contact with another car that was also traveling on Brous Avenue, police said.
The officers suffered minor injuries and were taken to Jefferson Torresdale Hospital for treatment, police said. The third driver was not injured.
The cruisers suffered heavy damage. The police department's Accident Investigation Division is investigating.
Photo Credit: NBC10
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4 Kids, 1 Parent Killed in Wrong-Way Del. Route 1 Crash
A minivan carrying a family of six collided head-on with a work truck that veered into opposite traffic along a busy Delaware highway Friday afternoon. The crash killed four children and one adult, state police said.
Four other people — including another adult in the minivan — were injured.
State police Master Cpl. Melissa Jaffe said the brown pickup truck was traveling southbound on Delaware Route 1 through Townsend when it drifted off the road, through the grassy median and into northbound traffic.
The truck struck one car, injuring the driver, before slamming into the white-colored minivan.
Four children and a parent in the minivan died in the vehicle, police said. Another adult was seriously injured and remains hospitalized.
Jaffe said the family is from New Jersey. The victim's names and ages were not immediately available.
"It’s certainly heartbreaking as you can imagine, those of us that have families and children, I mean, I feel so bad for this family. I can’t imagine what they’re going through," Jaffe said.
The work truck driver and his passenger suffered non-life-threatening injuries. The truck is owned by Aledak Metalworks, Inc. headquartered in East New Market, Maryland, which is about 65 miles southwest from the crash scene.
Route 1 — the main route connecting popular beach towns like Rehoboth Beach and Dewey Beach with the rest of the state — was shut down for miles following the crash that happened at 3:47 p.m. Friday near Pine Tree Road.
Drivers stuck behind the crash were either turned around or diverted onto side-streets.
The road's northbound lanes remained closed until 9 p.m. Friday night as accident investigators continue to probe the crash.
Photo Credit: NBC10
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Clock is Ticking for Businesses Affected by Center City Water Main Break
A massive water main break in Center City will take months to fix and that has businesses worried.
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New Casinos Bring Visitors to the Jersey Shore
Holiday sized crowds are expected at the beaches as two new Atlantic City casinos attract visitors to the Jersey Shore.
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Fourth of July Celebrations Continue this Weekend
In Montgomery County, the Fourth of July festivities continue with a Kiwanis Club Carnival and a Friday night fireworks show.
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ICE Protesters Remain Camped Out in Center City
Protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement continues in Center City today following a day of tense interactions with police and arrests.
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2 Dead as Explosion Obliterates South Jersey House
Two people died in an early morning explosion that obliterated a house, blasting debris as far as six blocks away and rattling an entire South Jersey town, officials said.
The two victims were not immediately identified by the Gloucester County Prosecutor's office. No foul play is suspected, the prosecutor's office said in a statement.
The blast that obliterated the home on Oakwood Drive in Newfield was initially reported about 6:45 a.m. and could be felt throughout the town, neighbors said.
One resident was found sometime after 7 a.m. and rushed to a nearby hospital while firefighters and police searched the rubble for a second victim.
Heavy fire greeted the first responders as they arrived to the block and found debris strewn across the property.
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Camden Officers Surprise Teen With New Bike for Birthday
From crime fighters to wish granters: Two police officers in Camden surprised a teenager they met on the beat by making his birthday one he wouldn't forget.
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