If you have outdoor plans on Friday night, make sure you take your umbrella! Friday is shaping up to be the wettest day we see in the coming week, but when will the sunshine return? NBC10 meteorologist Glenn "Hurricane" Schwartz has your first alert forecast.
First Alert Weather: Rainy Friday
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Massage Envy Lawsuit Alleges Sexual Assault
A new civil lawsuit in New Jersey alleges inappropriate touching and sexual assaults committed by therapists at various Massage Envy locations. Now, one woman who filed the lawsuit explains what she wants to accomplish.
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Where to Watch the BMW Championship on TV
Didn't get your tickets to Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square? Here's where you can watch the BMW Championship.
If you are away from your set, you can also stream the tournament on the Golf Channel or NBC10 websites or apps. (You will need to log in with your cable or satellite provider's information.) Click here for streaming information.
Thursday, Sept. 6:
Golf Channel, 2 p.m.: BMW Championship, first round
Friday, Sept. 7:
Golf Channel, 2 p.m.: BMW Championship, second round
Saturday, Sept. 8:
NBC10, noon: BMW Championship, third round
Sunday, Sept. 9:
Golf Channel, noon: BMW Championship, beginning of final round
NBC10, 2 p.m.: Final holes of BMW Championship, final round
Streaming:
For the Golf Channel website, click here.
To watch live on NBC10, click here.
Or download the FREE NBC10 app to watch NBC10 any time. Available for Android or iPhone / iPad.
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'Turn Over Funds,' Judge to Couple
A New Jersey couple must turn over the money they raised for a homeless Philadelphia man who had gained worldwide attention after he spent his last $20 to help a stranded motorist last fall.
A Burlington County judge ordered Thursday that Katie McClure and her boyfriend, Mark D'Amico, had to turn over all remaining money they had raised through a GoFundMe campaign for Johnny Bobbitt, who had helped McClure after she had run out of gas on an Interstate 95 exit ramp.
The couple must give the money to their defense lawyer, who was directed to place the funds into an escrow account as the case continues. The judge also has ordered McClure and D'Amico to provide a full accounting of the money they raised.
It was the latest twist in a tale that had once captivated the nation as an example of paying kindness forward.
That November night, Bobbitt had walked a few blocks to buy McClure gas. She didn't have money to repay him at the time, but sought him out days later to give him the money, and visited him a few more times to bring food and water. They later appeared on shows like "Good Morning America" and were interviewed by the BBC.
McClure set up the online fundraising page as a way to give back to Bobbitt. It raised more than $400,000 in donations from more than 14,000 people.
But the relationship has since gone sour.
Bobbitt sued, claiming D'Amico and McClure had mismanaged a large part of the donations raised for him.
Bobbitt's lawsuit contends the couple committed fraud by taking money from the fundraising campaign for themselves. He's seeking undisclosed damages, and his lawyers want a judge to appoint someone to oversee the account.
Christopher C. Fallon, one of Bobbitt's lawyers, told The Philadelphia Inquirer that the legal action was taken after D'Amico ignored multiple requests for a full accounting of the money raised by the GoFundMe campaign.
"He's really left us with no choice but to go forward," said Fallon.
McClure and D'Amico have repeatedly denied any wrongdoing or misusing any of the money. D'Amico has said Bobbitt spent $25,000 in less than two weeks in December on drugs, in addition to paying overdue legal bills and sending money to his family.
The couple also bought Bobbitt a camper with some of the funds and parked it on land McClure's family owns in Florence. But Bobbitt became homeless again after D'Amico told him in June that he had to leave the property.
During an appearance Monday on NBC's "Megyn Kelly Today" show, D'Amico told Kelly there was well over $150,000 left of the donations.
Photo Credit: Kate McClure
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Exclusive: Brutal Attack in Fishtown Caught on Camera
Only NBC10 talked to a man who says he was jumped and beaten by three men on his way home from work earlier this week. It was all caught on camera.,
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Search for Missing Woman From Bucks County
Where is Christina Giuffre? The 21-year-old went missing Wednesday when she never showed up for work. Family and friends are worried sick.
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Concert Version of Play Invades Jersey Shore
The 11th Hour Theatre Company is presenting a concert version of "The 35th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" at the Jersey Shore.
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Rare Insects Stolen From Philadelphia Insectarium
The shelves are suddendly bare at the Philadelphia Insectarium and Butterfly Pavilion. The expected total of the reptiles and insects stolen is around $40,000.
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Lehigh University Goes Plastic Straw Free
Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, has announced that they will phase out the use of plastic straws across their campus by mid-September. The school will instead serve paper straws.
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Cheese and Yogurt Help Protect Against Dying, Study Finds
Eating dairy products, especially cheese and yogurt, is linked with a lower mortality rate, according to a new study reviewed by NBC News.
Consuming any dairy was associated a 2 percent lower risk of death by any cause, while dairy diets of mostly cheese was associated with an 9 percent lower risk, according to the research presented Tuesday at a meeting of the European Society of Cardiology. Dairy consumption also slightly lowered the risk of death by stroke.
The researchers reviewed data from U.S. federal health and nutrition surveys conducted between 1999 and 2010.
"This was a study of an eating pattern — which is really what we need to be focusing on, eating patterns as opposed to individual foods or food groups," said University of Alabama at Birmingham nutrition science professor Beth Kitchin in an email. She was not affiliated with the study.
Photo Credit: Getty Images/Johner RF
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School Looks to Launch Students Into 21st Century Classroom
Bishop McDevitt High School is keeping up with science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) by launching what it calls the 21st Century School. It will unfold in stages over the next four years.
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Pineapple Express: Massive Cocaine Shipment Seized in Del.
Authorities at a Delaware port have found a massive cocaine shipment concealed inside pineapple boxes from Costa Rica — for the second time in seven days.
Citing a U.S. Customs and Border Patrol release, The News Journal reports that Wednesday's seizure topped the 99 pounds (45 kilograms) of cocaine found on Aug. 22. The release says the 244 packages of cocaine had "a combined weight of more than 100 pounds."
“This significant narcotics seizure illustrates the importance of learning from experience and the value of collaboration among partners with a shared interest in helping keep our families and our communities safe,” Casey Durst, CBP’s field operations director in Baltimore, said. “Customs and Border Protection and our federal, state, and local partners will remain steadfast in our commitment to intercepting dangerous drugs at our nation’s borders.”
Like last week's bust, a Wilmington police drug dog alerted authorities to pallets of pineapple cases, which turned out to have cocaine concealed inside the corrugated bottoms.
The CBP says Wednesday's shipment has a street value of $3 million. The agency hadn't put a value on last week's smaller shipment, which The News Journal had then valued at $7.6 million.
Photo Credit: U.S. Customs and Border Protection
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What's Up With That Waterfall on the Schuylkill Expressway?
Where can you get rained on during a sunny day?
Interstate 76.
Anyone who has driven along the Schuylkill Expressway between Market and Walnut streets in Philadelphia over the past few weeks may have noticed something: a waterfall.
The water is runoff from the ongoing construction project above I-76. The dripping water on both the westbound and eastbound lanes has, at times, slowed traffic and dripped on people with the sunroof open since July 28.
The water is needed to cure concrete pavement being poured as part of the Schuylkill Avenue viaduct replacement process, PennDOT said when asked by NBC10. Water is needed to help the concrete properly set.
“When concrete pavement is poured, there is a 14-day curing period where the fresh concrete is covered in burlap and perforated drip hoses are positioned atop the burlap to provide a steady supply of water to keep the burlap wet during the cure,” PennDOT spokesman Brad Rudolph said in a statement.
The water is necessary to prevent the new concrete from overheating - the curing process generates heat - and curing too quickly.
If the concrete cures too quickly, it will have a shorter lifespan, Rudolph said.
The runoff, described by PennDOT as “not a torrent, more of a steady drip” has forced drivers to temporarily flip on the windshield wipers or quickly close the sunroof as they go under the waterfall that looks like something out of a water park ride.
The runoff onto the highway is only water and doesn’t contain any concrete residue that could damage cars, PennDOT said.
The process will be repeated each time workers pour more concrete on the span until the end of the 2018 construction season. The contractor has, however, agreed to reduce the drip of water due to “recent concerns,” Rudolph said.
PennDOT plans to entirely close part of the span of I-76 or limit lanes on certain overnight hours next week. Here is the roadwork schedule, though PennDOT says it could change based on weather:
- Tuesday, Sept. 4, and Wednesday, September 5, from 9 to 11 p.m., eastbound I-76 will be reduced to a single lane between the Vine Street Expressway (Interstate 676) and South Street interchanges.
- Tuesday and Wednesday from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following day, eastbound I-76 will be closed between the I-676 and South Street interchanges. Eastbound I-76 motorists will be directed to exit at 30th Street and follow the detour around 30th Street Station to Schuylkill Avenue and the ramp to eastbound I-76 at Walnut Street.
- Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, Sept. 7, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. the next day, westbound I-76 will be reduced to a single lane between the South Street and I-676 interchanges.
- Friday midnight to 5 a.m., westbound I-76 will be reduced to a single lane between the South Street and I-676 interchanges.
Also, a reminder that the westbound 30th Street ramp from I-76 remains closed until mid-September for repair and resurfacing.
Photo Credit: PennDOT
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Labor Day Kicks off With Jackets at the Shore
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Local HS Football Star Moves to Oregon
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Things to Do in and Around Philly and the Shore This Labor Day Weekend
Philadelphia and its surrounding counties always have something going on. It’s Labor Day weekend, which means Philly will be hosting the Made in America concert. But there are also art gallery showings, block parties and five-mile runs filling the weekend with fun. We’ve found the top (and affordable) choices of what to do this weekend, Aug. 31-Sept. 3, in and around Philadelphia and down the shore.
Aug. 31-Sept. 3
What: Budweiser Made in America Festival
This sixth annual, two-day music festival will once again take over the Parkway with a variety of artists on multiple stages. A few of the artists featured this year are Kendrick Lamar, Meek Mill, Nicki Minaj, Diplo and Janelle Monae.
Where: Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia
When: Saturday, Sept. 1 through Sunday, Sept. 2
Cost: Varies
What: Autumn de Forest – The Power of She
This Stone Harbor art gallery welcomes artist Autumn de Forest, who has been painting professionally since the age of five. This exhibit includes sea creature images, floral themes and more.
Where: Ocean Galleries, 9618 Third Ave., Stone Harbor, New Jersey
When: Fri., Aug. 31 through Sunday, Sept. 2 from 6 to 10 p.m.
What: Friday Night Fireworks in Wildwood
Grab a blanket or a beach chair and head to the beach to watch this awesome fireworks display every Friday through the summer.
Where: Pine Avenue and the Beach, Wildwood, New Jersey
When: Friday, Aug. 31 at 10 p.m.
Cost: Free
What: Hands On History
Kids will love learning about history as they get their “passport” stamped while doing arts and crafts, writing with a quill pen, churn butter and much more.
Where: Historic Cold Spring Village, 720 Rt 9 S, Cape May, New Jersey
When: Saturday, Sept. 1 through Sunday, Sept. 2 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
What: Wildwood Block Party and Music Festival
This family-friendly festival offers crafts, games, rides, food and plenty of live entertainment.
Where: Fox Park, Ocean and Burk avenues, Wildwood, New Jersey
When: Sunday, Sept. 2 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Cost: Free
What: Blue Corn Lifestyle: Organic and Green Fest
This organic festival promotes living a sustainable lifestyle and centers around corn. The festival will combine old Mexican traditions with modern-day Mexican farmer culture along with lots of food, music and dancing.
Where: Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing, 101 S. Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia
When: Sunday, Sept. 2 from noon to 5 p.m.
Cost: Free
What: Labor Day Race
This race is a five-mile beach run or 1-mile fun run/walk to wrap up the summer.
Where: Beach, 23rd and Boardwalk, Ocean City, NJ
When: Monday, Sept. 3 at 9 a.m.
Cost: $25 on race day
Photo Credit: M. Edlow / GPTMC
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