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American Girl Outlet Store to Open in Pa.

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Yes, it's true, American Girl is opening its only outlet store and, lucky us, it will open in Pennsylvania.

The American Girl Outlet opens this weekend at the Tanger Outlets in Hershey. Plenty of events are planned for the grand-opening weekend, which begins Saturday at 9 a.m.

Because of expected crowds, anyone hoping to get into the store will need a ticket. Tickets will be available on a first come-first serve basis starting at 7 a.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. Sunday at Tanger Outlets.

During the grand-opening event, children in attendance will receive giveaways as long as supplies last.

Some things to remember: there will be no Doll Hair Salon or ear piercing services during opening weekend, and leave your tents at home, no overnight camping is allowed.

This is Pennsylvania's first permanent store after a few pop-up stores came and went, including one at the King of Prussia Mall.




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Fisherman Reels in 45-Inch 'River Monster' in Schuylkill River

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Kevin Rodenbaugh, 20, was on a normal fishing trip with his friend on the morning of July 17 when he got an abnormally large pull on his line. After a 20-minute struggle, he pulled in the 45-inch Muskie.

Fisherman Reels in 45-Inch Muskie from the Schuylkill River

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An otherwise normal fishing trip on the Schuylkill River resulted in a viral photo for a Montgomery County man after he reeled in a river monster close to 4 feet long.

In 17 years of fishing, 20-year-old Kevin Rodenbaugh never caught a muskellunge fish, or muskie, of any size. In fact, he spent most of a fateful mid-July morning fishing with a pole that was too light to reel in such a beast.

After noticing a smaller muskie swimming along the Norristown section of the Schuylkill River, however, Rodenbaugh decided to switch bait in an attempt to lure it in.

Around 11 a.m., Rodenbaugh felt a strong resistance on the other end of his pole.

"I thought I got it stuck in the ground until I saw the reel start coming in," Rodenbaugh told NBC10.

After a 20-minute fight, he and his friend were able to pull in the creature, which Rodenbaugh estimated weighed between 30 and 40 pounds.

"We had to pull it in from its tail because its head was too far away from the boat," Rodenbaugh added.

Muskies are primarily located in the northern and northeastern parts of the United States. However, they are one of the more uncommon freshwater fish in the entire country.

Although this particular catch didn’t weigh in to the size of a catfish he caught last year, it was easily the longest fish he ever caught and just 9 inches shy of the Pennsylvania state record.

After pulling out the camera for a quick photo shoot, Rodenbaugh released the muskie back into the river.



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'Bugfest' Returns to Academy of Natural Sciences in Philly

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This upcoming weekend is "Bugfest" at the Academy of Natural Sciences at Drexel University. Karen Verderame talked with NBC10 to tell us all about the annual exhibit.

Broke in Philly: The High Cost of Being Broke Stories

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NBC10 is one of 19 news organizations producing BROKE in Philly, a collaborative reporting project on solutions to poverty and the city’s push towards economic justice. Follow us at @BrokeInPhilly.

NBC10 and Telemundo 62 are participating in a year-long reporting collaborative called Broke in Philly, which provides nuanced and in-depth stories about economic justice in Philadelphia.

On Aug. 6, the Broke in Philly partners launched an exciting initiative looking at the #HighCost of everything from food insecurity to transportation. These stories focused on the every-day experiences of Philadelphians struggling to pinch pennies wherever they can. The goal was to define and humanize the things, both small and large, that affect us all.

In this installment, we report on eight areas in which this phenomenon plays out, including banking, transportation, cell phone access, food staples and more. Many of these stories also highlight solutions — policies or programs or options that help alleviate some of the cost born by those who can least afford to take them on.

See highlights from our partners below:

The high cost of being broke: Diapers From: WHYY

The high cost of being broke: Transportation From: WHYY

In 2018, people need smartphones. But can they afford them? From: Billy Penn

How to find low-cost bank accounts in Philly From: Philadelphia Media Network

Financial Empowerment Centers Help City Residents Improve Their Fiscal Health From: Next City


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How to Park at the BMW Championship at Aronimink

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Planning to attend the PGA Tour’s BMW Championship at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square in September? It’s time to start thinking about where to park.

And if you drive a BMW, you are in luck.

With more than 120,000 people expected to attend the competition on Sept. 4 through 9, officials from the Western Golf Association have been working with local authorities to figure out the best way to get people to and from the event at Newtown Square’s Aronimink Golf Club.

The parking plan, which was released Wednesday, offers several different free parking options, including special lots for BMW owners and people using rideshare apps.

Parking will be available throughout the tournament at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center located on the 100 block of Station Avenue in Oaks. While parking in this lot is free, spectators will need to register for a parking pass online before they arrive at the tournament.

Different passes are required for each day, so drivers will need to make sure to register their cars for each day they plan on attending the tournament.

For $25, people attending the tournament on Sept. 8 and 9 can park their cars in the Delaware County Community College lot on the 900 block of Media Line Road in Media. Passes must be purchased online prior to the tournament.

People driving their BMWs to the tournament will be able to park their cars for free in a separate lot from which a private shuttle service will transport them to the tournament. Parking in these lots is limited and passes will be distributed online. BMW drivers will receive the location of the lot when they register for passes.

Spectators using ride share or taxi services should be dropped off at The Episcopal Academy on the 1700 block of Bishop White Drive in Newtown Square. There, a complimentary shuttle service will pick them up and transport them to the tournament.

The BMW Championship, formerly known as the Western Open, caps the PGA Tour’s FedExCup playoffs. Seventy top PGA Tour players will compete in the BMW Championship to earn one of 30 spots in the PGA Tour championship. This is the first time since 1959 that the event is being held in Pennsylvania.

“With an exciting week of golf, the Western Golf Association aims to provide a first-class spectator experience … and that begins the moment they arrive,” WGA Senior Vice President of Tournaments Vine Pellegrino said. “We feel confident our plan will provide a safe, hassle-free experience for all golf fans.”



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Man Sexually Assaults Victim in Philly Home, Police Say

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Police are searching for a man accused of sexually assaulting a Philadelphia homeowner at gunpoint after claiming to be a landscaper.

Police say the suspect entered a home on East Johnson Street Tuesday at 5 p.m. and sexually assaulted a victim while armed with a handgun.

The suspect is described as a thin, black male in his 30s standing between 5-foot-10 and 6-feet with a beard and multiple tattoos on both arms. He was last seen wearing a gray shirt with the word “winner” on the front, black pants and a black hat with a red circle emblem on the front.

He also claimed he was a landscaper before he sexually assaulted the victim, police said.

If you have any information on the suspect’s whereabouts, please call the Special Victims Unit at 215-686-3251 or 911.



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Broke in Philly: Financial Struggles for 1st Generation College Students

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Broke in Philly explores how financial struggles affect first generation college students.


Law Enforcement Agencies Team Up to Stop Gun Violence

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Top law enforcement and city officials met to discuss how to prevent gun violence and gun trafficking.

NBC10 Responds: Company Closes Its Doors, Costing a Woman Thousands

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A woman told NBC10 she's out of thousands of dollars after paying a company that's now closing its doors. She called NBC10 Responds and Harry Hairston to get her money back.

New Jersey High School Principal Charged With Child Porn

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A New Jersey high school principal was arrested for alleged child porn.

Police executed a search warrant at the home of Edward Bonek, 48, in Absecon, New Jersey, Wednesday morning.

Bonek was taken into custody and charged with possession of child pornography, official misconduct and other related offenses.

Bonek is the principal of Pleasantville High School. He is lodged in the Atlantic County Justice facility.



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Penn Medicine Removes Sugary Drinks From Its Hospitals

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Patients and workers at Penn Medicine facilities will soon find it easier to avoid sugary drinks.

The health system will remove all beverages with added sugar from all Penn Medicine owned-and-operated facilities over the next several months. These changes are a part of an effort by the health system to make sure that the food it serves is healthy for patients coping with heart disease, diabetes and other illnesses, Penn Medicine said in a statement.

Soda, fruit-flavored drinks, sports drinks and sweetened coffee are among the beverages that will be removed from Penn Medicine hospitals. The sugary drinks will be replaced with diet, unsweetened versions of the nixed drinks, real fruit juice and flavored-waters.

"Our work to prevent and care for patients with chronic conditions impacted by their diets includes educating them on healthy food and beverage choices — lessons which we believe should be mirrored by what we serve in our facilities," CEO of the University of Pennsylvania Health System Ralph Muller said.

Several hospitals in the system, including Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, Pennsylvania Hospital and Chester County Hospital, are also making changes to the food they serve in an effort to align with the Philadelphia Department of Public Health’s “Good Food, Healthy Hospitals,” initiative.

Patients and visitors to the hospital will still be allowed to bring in their own beverages. Additionally, third-party vendors, such as Starbucks and Freshii, will still be able to serve sugar-sweetened drinks.



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Midterm Elections Heat Up Across the Country

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Across the country, midterm elections are heating up-- and that is highlighting the importance of races here in our area.



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NBC10 Responds: No Refund for Girl Scout Troop After Driver Doesn't Show Up Following Taylor Swift Concert

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A Girl Scout troop used its cookie money to get to a Taylor Swift concert. Getting to the concert was no problem-- but getting home was another story after their driver was a no-show. Leaders of the group contacted NBC10 Responds when they were still charged by the company after another driver showed up more than 90 minutes late.

Eagles Fans Excited for Preseason Matchup

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Fans are excited for the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles to return to the field Thursday for their preseason matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers. We take a look at how Birds fans across the area are preparing.


Stockton University Bets on the Former Atlantic Club

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Stockton University’s board of trustees voted to roll the dice on Atlantic City’s last empty casino.

Seven members of the university’s board of trustees voted unanimously to approve the purchase of the former Atlantic Club on Wednesday. The property features 11 acres of beach, a nine-level parking garage, 50,000 square feet of office space and a 23-story hotel tower.

The site, which has been shuttered since 2014, is just two blocks from Stockton’s new Atlantic City campus. University officials hope that the new purchase will give them opportunities to expand.

“This property will help secure Stockton’s future in Atlantic City,” Stockton University President Harvey Kesselman said. “We are buying our future and we are trying to make the best investment we can.”

The University’s recent $21.07 million sale of the Seaview Resort gave them the needed money to pursue purchasing the Atlantic Club, according to university spokeswoman Diane D’Amico. Members of the board of trustees hope it will encourage more students to stay in New Jersey for college.

The University does not have immediate plans for how it will use the land, but officials believe it will provide space for academic, residential and retail use. The parking garage will provide additional parking space for students and faculty which the University will need since it plans to enroll 10,000 students by 2020.

While the future for much of the lot is uncertain, officials do know that it won’t include the 23-story hotel tower. TJM Properties, the lot's seller, agreed to demolish the tower as part of the terms of the sale, officials said.

The price of the sale will be disclosed after closing. There is not yet a timeline for when the sale will close, officials said, but it will be sometime after the University assesses the site and completes a due diligence report.

Gunman Kills 2, Injures 4 in North Philly Drive-By Shooting

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Two people were killed while four others were injured following a drive-by shooting in North Philadelphia Wednesday night.

The six victims were standing on the southeast corner of 12th and Huntingdon streets around 9:50 p.m. when a light-colored minivan drove by. A gunman inside the van then fired at least 11 shots before the vehicle fled the scene.

"From the evidence out here it appears to be a large caliber weapon, possibly a high powered rifle," Philadelphia Police commissioner Richard Ross said.

All six people were struck in the shooting. A man and a woman, both in their 30s, died from their injuries. Four other victims, ranging in age from 27 to 49, were taken to the hospital. At least one of the surviving victims is in critical condition, according to Ross.

"We have no idea what this is about," Ross said. "All we know is this is another example of senseless violence."

Police obtained surveillance video of the shooting. They continue to search for the suspect.

"This is the United States of America. You shouldn't have this anywhere," Ross said. "It's absolutely, utterly ridiculous to see stuff like this on the streets of our city."

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



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Travel Is Top Reason for Putting Money Aside

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A recent study shows travel is the No. 1 reason Americans save money.

Deadly Stabbing on Platform at SEPTA's Jefferson Station

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A trail of blood marked a killer’s escape route after a deadly stabbing that closed part of SEPTA’s busy Jefferson Station through the Thursday morning commute.

The stabbing took place on a Regional Rail platform at the underground Center City station around 3:15 a.m., Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small said.

The victim, who had no identification on him, was rushed to nearby Thomas Jefferson University Hospital where he died about an hour later, Small said.

The entire incident was captured on SEPTA surveillance video.

“You can see the perpetrator actually on top of the victim, who’s laying on the platform being stabbed numerous times,” Small said.

The suspect, in a white shirt, blue jeans and red high top sneakers, goes up the steps and exits the station on street level, leaving a trail of blood through the station, Small said. It’s possible the suspect was also injured.

Jefferson Station remained open Thursday with the exception of Section B and the entrance from 10th and Filbert streets, SEPTA spokeswoman Heather Redfern said. Trains that normally boarded on Track 2 boarded on Track 1 instead through the morning rush until finally returning to normal around 9:40 a.m.

SEPTA didn’t report any service delays during the closure but warned customers that delays could occur through the morning commute.

No word on a motive for the deadly incident.

This wasn't the only deadly incident to slow area train riders Thursday morning as a person was struck along New Jersey Transit's Northeast Corridor line, temporarily bringing trains to a halt between Metropark and Trenton.



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Staying Safe While Getting in Your Exercise on Hot Days

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Hot and muggy days make an easy excuse to not want to exercise outdoors. It is a concern sometimes because it can be dangerous. Here is some tips on how to be safe while exercising outdoors this summer.



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