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Radnor Man Used Social Media to Sell Drugs: Police

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Police in Radnor say a man allegedly used social media to sell drugs to children as young as 12-years-old. Police say the 21-year-old man used Snapchat to sell the drugs.


Rittenhouse Slaying Suspect Posts Bail Thanks to Advocates

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Two bail advocacy groups posted bail Thursday for a college student accused of stabbing and killing a Philadelphia real estate developer near Rittenhouse Square.

Philadelphia Community Bail Fund (PCBF) and The Philadelphia Bail Fund (PBF)  teamed up to post $15,000 (10 percent of $150,000) needed to bail out Michael White as he awaits trial on third-degree murder charges in the July 12 stabbing death of Sean Schellenger.

White will be placed on house arrest, with electronic monitoring, once he actually leaves jail, according to conditions imposed by the court.

White, who turned 21 behind bars, was held without bail ahead of a hearing Wednesday where first-degree murder charges were downgraded. His next court appearance is scheduled for Oct. 30, according to court records.

A third-degree murder charge carries a possible maximum sentence of 20 to 40 years. Prosecutors will proceed with the voluntary manslaughter and possession of an instrument of crime charges against White.

Schellenger and two friends were driving in a Mercedes-Benz when a confrontation with White occurred near 17th and Chancellor streets in Philadelphia's Rittenhouse neighborhood late on July 12, police said. White pulled a knife from his backpack and stabbed Schellenger, investigators said.

Schellenger and two friends had been drinking at a nearby bar prior to the alleged deadly confrontation, according to witnesses.

White, a student at Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland, was making a food delivery on a bicycle at the time of the altercation, police said.

Greg Thompson, a spokesman for White's family, said he acted in self-defense and kept a knife in his backpack for protection because he delivered food late into the night. At a meeting with prosecutors last week, according to officials, White allegedly told investigators where to find the knife.

Upon learning of bail being posted, White said he was "speechless," Thompson said.

It remains unknown what exactly triggered the alleged incident.

In a statement about posting bail, PCBF and PBF said White was given an "unaffordable" and "unconstitutional" bail based on wealth. And that White, like others facing expensive bails, should be able to be home with his family as he awaits trial. 

"Bail set at $150,000 strips away the presumption of innocence, and is the equivalent of a prison sentence for someone who is unable to pay," PBF coordinator Zoe Goldberg said.

"Michael White's case demonstrates the injustice of the cash bail system, which despite recent reforms, still makes poverty a crime in Philadelphia," PBF co-founder and vice president Malik Neal said. “Every day people like Michael are stripped of their freedom without being tried simply because of their inability to pay bail. We worked to post bail for this young man to ensure he can fight his case from home instead of from a cage.”



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Van Stolen by Pa. Man Who Threatened Trump Found in W. Va.

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Police in West Virginia have recovered a stolen school van believed to have been abandoned by a Pennsylvania man wanted for allegedly threatening President Donald Trump.

U.S. Marshals believe that fugitive Shawn Christy, 26, of McAdoo, stole the 2008 Dodge Caravan in Butler Township just days before the president was slated to hold a rally at a nearby town.

The van, which has a yellow and black decal on the front and back that reads "SCHOOL STUDENTS,” was found Thursday near Nitro, West Virginia, the FBI's Pittsburgh office said on Twitter. The van also has red decals on the passenger and drive doors that read "ROHRER."

U.S. Marshal Martin Pane of the Middle District of Pennsylvania told The Associated Press in a telephone interview that authorities aren't sure how long the van had been there.

The FBI believes Christy has stolen numerous handguns, as well.

Christy has been wanted since June for threatening to kill Trump. The president was in Scranton Thursday for a political rally in support of U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta.

U.S. Marshalls, FBI and Secret Service officials have been working with local law enforcement to search for Christy. He faces federal charges for posting threats last month on Facebook against the president, Northampton County District Attorney John Morganelli and a police chief. 

“Keep it up Morganelli, I promise I’ll put a bullet in your head as soon as I put one in the head of Donald J. Trump. Remember where you came from punk,” Christy wrote in a now-deleted post.

This is not Christy’s first time harassing elected officials. In 2011, an Alaskan magistrate issued a restraining order against him for harassing Sarah Palin and he has been known to attack local elected officials, police said. He was also charged with aggravated assault last year after he allegedly swung a large stick at McAddo Mayor Stephen Holly.

The FBI is offering a $10,000 reward for anyone with information that could lead to Christy’s arrest. They warned the public that Christy is violent and could be armed. They encourage anyone with information to call the U.S. Marshal 24-hour tip line at 484-358-1974.

Lehigh Valley Preparing for Musikfest

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Dierks Bentley, Jason Mraz, and many other stars will head to the Lehigh Valley for Musikfest, and now the town is preparing. Musikfest is the largest free music festival in the country.

First Alert Weather: More Rain on the Way

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If you're tired of the clouds and rain, we have some bad news for you. More cloudy, wet weather will stick around our region. But for how long? NBC10 First Alert meteorologist Glenn "Hurricane" Schwartz has all the details you need to know.

Fallout Continues After Clergy Abuse Names Released

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The announcement by the Diocese of Harrisburg may simply be a preview of what we can expect in the coming weeks. Now, one prominent advocate is pushing for accountability.

Philabundance Offering Catering in Philadelphia

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The Philabundance Community Kitchen has been training low-income adults to become chefs, and now they have opened a catering business called PCKatering. Philabundance says it's a great way to help people in our city.

Flyin' Hawaiin Gives Back to Philadelphia

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The Flyin' Hawaiian is back in Philly! Shane Victorino made a stop at the Nicetown Boys and Girls Club. Back in 2011, Victorino's foundation donated nearly a million dollars to the club.


Philadelphia Airport Opens New Quiet Room

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After long lines and hectic security checks, travelers at the Philadelphia International Airport may find themselves craving a moment to themselves.

The airport opened a new quiet room Thursday that seeks to meet that need.

Located in the hallway connecting gates D and E, the 315-square-foot room features two different spaces separated by frosted glass and decorated with visuals that evoke dandelion seeds.

For those who wish to use the space for prayer, the room also includes wooden benches and a foot bath for religions that require ritual washing.

“We encourage our passengers to use this room with respect while enjoying a moment of tranquility before continuing their travels,” airport CEO Chellie Cameron said.

In celebration of the quiet room’s opening, Cameron and Olympia Colasante, American Airlines’ vice president of hub operations in Philly, handed out 100 white carnations.



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Vigil Held for Teen Shot Outside North Philly Rec Center

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Family and friends are mourning the killing of a 17-year-old Quasier Barley. They held a vigil Thursday night for the teen who was shot the night before outside a North Philadelphia recreation center.

Video Shows Father Being Shot in Front of Daughter

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A family wants justice after a Southwest Philadelphia man was shot and killed in front of his child. Now, new video has been uncovered from the shooting and local lawmakers are calling on residents to help stop the violence.

Pop Star Shawn Mendes to Perform for Eagles Season Opener

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"Something Big" is coming to Philadelphia this September to help kickoff the Philadelphia Eagles and NFL's 2018 season: pop superstar Shawn Mendes.

Mendes, the 19-year-old multi-platinum Canadian singer and songwriter, will perform in the NBC pregame show ahead of the Eagles' Sept. 6 match up against the Atlanta Falcons at Lincoln Financial Field.

The game will serve as the official start to the 2018 NFL season. It historically features the reigning Super Bowl champions playing on their home field.

The Eagles are expected to hoist the Super Bowl victory banner during the pregame festivities.

Mendes' will perform at 6 p.m. on Penn's Landing near Market Street and Columbus Boulevard. The concert will be televised in the 7 p.m. hour on NBC10 as part of the 2018 NFL Kickoff Driven by Hyundai pregame show.

The concert was announced Thursday night during NBC's coverage of the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio.

In 2014 at age 15, Mendes barreled onto the U.S. music scene with "Life of the Party." Thanks to the teen's strong social media following, the single shot to the top 25 of the Billboard Hot 100 — a first for an artist so young.

He's since served up hits like "Stitches," "Something Big," "Mercy" and "There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back." The official music video for "Stitches" has been viewed more than 1 billion times on YouTube.

In addition to the concert, the NFL will host a daylong Kickoff Experience featuring 15 games and attractions including photo ops with NFL legends and the Vince Lombardi trophy. The event and concert is open to the public on a first come, first serve basis, organizers said.

NBC's pregame show starts at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 6. Kickoff is set for 8:10 p.m.



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New Video Shows Moments Before Officer Shoots Man

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New video posted to Facebook shows the moments before police shot a man near Dorney Park in South Whitehall, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. In the video, a man, identified by police as the suspect involved in the shooting, could be seen hanging on a car and jumping on the hood of a police SUV.

Blaze Bernstein Case: Suspect Accused of Hate Crime Killing

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The Orange County district attorney's office announced Thursday an amended criminal complaint in the murder of college student Blaze Bernstein. The hate crime enhancement against Samuel Woodward alleges the now 21-year-old murdered his former high school classmate because he was gay.

"We will prove that Woodward killed Blaze because Blaze is gay," OCDA Tony Rackauckas said at a news conference. 

It enhances Woodward's possible maximum sentence from 26 years to life in prison to life in prison without the possibility of parole. 

Bernstein went missing late Jan. 2 after Woodward picked him up from his parents' home in Lake Forest. Bernstein, who was on winter break from the University of Pennsylvania, knew Woodward from attending Orange County School of the Arts in Santa Ana together. 

Following an eight-day investigation, Bernstein's body -- which was stabbed multiple times -- was found in a shallow grave in Borrego Park in Lake Forest.

Woodward was arrested days later on Jan. 12 at his Newport Beach home.

On Jan. 17, he was officially charged with one felony count of murder. 

"We live in a world where hate is real and the people that practice it can be hiding in your home in your child’s computer. We continue to look towards the future and what we can do to make a difference. We continue to Blaze it forward for Blaze and for YOU and continuing his legacy of improving the human condition; One intentional act of kindness at a time," Blaze's mother Jeanne said. 

The hate crime enhancement alleges Woodward carried out the killing due to Bernstein's sexual orientation.

It's "appropriate" due to the evidence found on the suspect's cellphone, laptop and social media, Rackauckas said.

"All of this revealed the dark side of Woodward's thoughts and intentions." 

Rackauckas added that the digital evidence contained "graphic, chilling" images and "can be described as spewing hate toward almost every protected group." He said the texts and photos were racist, homophobic, anti-Semitic, misogynistic and anti-government. 

There could be additional charges filed as evidence develops, the district attorney said. 

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information that would help prove Woodward's membership in an organization that promotes hate was asked to contact OCDA Homicide Unit Supervising Investigator Kory Degraffenreid at 714-347-8492.



Photo Credit: Orange County Sheriff's Office

Boys Admit to Hanging Black Doll From a Noose in Philly Park

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A group of children claimed Thursday evening that they hung a black baby doll from a noose at a Philadelphia playground to "creep people out" — an action that prompted a police investigation and swift condemnation from spiritual and city leaders.

The doll was discovered Thursday afternoon in a tree at the Weccacoe Playground at 4th and Queen streets in the city’s Queen Village section. The site is historic as it was the former burial ground for Mother Bethel AME Church, one of the nation's original black congregations.

The display angered many including Rev. Mark Kelly Tyler, Mother Bethel AME’s senior pastor, who called it a "hate crime."

Earlier Thursday, Tyler made his way over to the city playground as police and firefighters arrived to cut down the doll — posting a photo of the doll and livestreaming the operation on Facebook.

"For our people, there was a time when they weren't baby dolls, but they were real people and real bodies," Tyler said on a Facebook Live. "That didn't stop us and this won't either."

Shortly after 6 p.m., a group of boys — all under the age of 13 and of mixed races — walked up to NBC10 reporter Rosemary Connors and photojournalist John Panfile and claimed they hung the doll.

Tyler, the pastor, took the boys aside and let them explain why they decided to hang the doll. According to Tyler, the boys claimed they found the doll on the roof of a structure in the park and found it "creepy."

"They thought like little boys [do], Let’s use it to creep people out," Tyler said. "Later they found the noose, the hangman’s noose, and thought better to put the noose around the baby doll’s neck and just hang it in an area to scare people."

"They had no idea about the historical legacy of lynching, what that image would do, the terror that it put into people," Tyler added.

Tyler called Philadelphia Police Commissioner Richard Ross to share what the boys told him. Tyler said he was told surveillance video from the park appeared to corroborate the boys’ story.

"Unfortunately, this is a perfect storm. The wrong prank, the wrong place, the wrong time," Tyler said.

Police have not yet commented on the new developments and whether the boys will face charges.

The incident, which quickly mushroomed to garner national attention online via social media, prompted denouncements from multiple city officials including Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney, who called it a "despicable act" that left him "sickened." The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 5 offered a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in the case.

Asked for comment in light of the boys' claims, Kenney's spokesman said the mayor's statement is unchanged.

Despite the furor, Tyler said he’s heartened that the boys came forward to fess up.

"I can’t say enough about these kids who were not compelled to come by their parents, their parents didn’t force them, but who came on their own and told the truth when they realized this was a bigger story than they thought," Tyler said.



Photo Credit: Rev. Mark Kelly Tyler
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Deadly Stabbing at Montco Office Park, POI in Custody

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Police blocked off part of a Montgomery County office park Friday morning after a woman was stabbed to death in the parking lot of a 24/7 security-monitoring company.

The deadly incident, which took place outside Vector Security along Campus Drive in the shadow of the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Whitemarsh Township, Pennsylvania, around 2:30 a.m., appeared to be a case of domestic violence, sources with knowledge of the investigation told NBC10.

A person of interest was taken into custody and there was no further threat to public safety, Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele said.

The arrest took place near the Allegheny Tunnel of the Pennsylvania Turnpike, which is about 210 miles west of the stabbing scene, a turnpike spokesperson told NBC10. The person of interest tried to injure himself and was hospitalized for burns, multiple sources told NBC10's Deanna Durante.

The Montgomery County Coroner arrived on the scene Friday morning. A red Toyota sedan was towed from the scene with a police escort.

Employees working in the office park told NBC10 they were turned around while trying to get to work Friday morning.

Investigators asked anyone with information about the deadly stabbing to call Whitemarsh police at 610-825-6530 or county detectives at 610-278-3368.

NBC10 has crews on the scene and will continue to update this story.

Southwest Engine-Failure Survivor Sues Over PTSD

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A passenger from the Southwest Airlines flight that made an emergency landing in Philadelphia after a deadly engine failure is suing the company because he says he is suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

Some Vanilla Almond Breeze May Contain Milk, Recall Issued

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HP Hood is recalling more than 145,000 half-gallon cartons of refrigerated Vanilla Almond Breeze almond milk because the products may contain milk – an allergen not listed on the label — according to the Food and Drug Administration

The company says the product is safe to drink unless consumers have a milk allergy or sensitivity. So far, there has only been one report of an allergic reaction to the product.

Almond milk is made with filtered water and almonds, among other ingredients

The products were shipped to retailers and wholesalers in a number of states including Connecticut, New York, Virginia, Florida, Texas, Illinois, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Missouri, Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, Michigan, Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, Indiana, Louisiana, Maine, Nebraska, Minnesota, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee and Wisconsin. 

The recall applies to products with a use-by date of September 2, 2018. 

The stamped information to identify affected products is: 

  • USE BY: SEP 02 18 (07:36 – 20:48) H5 L1 51-4109
  • USE BY: SEP 02 18 (07:36 – 20:48) H5 L2 51-4109
  • USE BY: SEP 02 18 (07:36 – 20:48) H6 L1 51-4109
  • USE BY: SEP 02 18 (07:36 – 20:48) H6 L2 51-4109

Additionally, products have a UPC bar code of 41570 05621 on the carton's side panel. 

Consumers can return affected containers to the store where it was purchased for a full refund or exchange. A web form can also be completed on the company's website



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Freight Train Derails in Tunnel Under Ben Franklin Parkway

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One car of a freight train derailed in an underground tunnel near Philadelphia's Eakins Oval Friday morning.

Wheels on one car of a Norfolk Southern train came off the track in the CSX rail tunnel that goes under the Benjamin Franklin Parkway near Paine’s Park skate park before 8:30 a.m., the Philadelphia Fire Department said.

The rail car remained upright, Norfolk Southern said in a statement to NBC10.

No injuries were reported and there was no hazmat situation as no hazardous materials leaked, firefighters said.

No word yet on what caused the derailment.

Traffic along the nearby parkway continued to move as crews examined the scene. Philadelphia firefighters could be seen examining from above rail cars that stuck out of the tunnel.

Firefighters gave the all clear around 9 a.m. but the train remained stuck in the tunnel.

"Safety is our highest priority as we work with CSX to restore train service through this area," Norfolk Southern said.

Correction: This story has been updated to reflect that it was a Norfolk Southern freight train using CSX tracks.



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'I Don't Know This Man': President Trump Doesn't Recall Meeting Sen. Bob Casey

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President Donald Trump told a crowd in Wilkes-Barre during a campaign rally for Senate candidate Lou Barletta that he has met — or has he? — two-term Sen. Bob Casey, a Democrat running for re-election in November.

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