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Angel Flight East's Wings and Wheels Fundraiser

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Come out and enjoy a great event to support Angel Fight East, an organization that gives free air transportation to seriously ill patients and delivers supplies to disaster areas.


What's at Stake: Del. Primary Elections Being Held Thursday

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Two Democrats, including incumbent Tom Carper, and three Republicans are squaring off in Delaware's midterm primary elections Thursday at the top of a ballot containing dozens of candidates.

Two Republicans are also vying for the chance to challenge incumbent Democratic U.S. Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester in the general election in November. Rochester does not face any primary challenge. Delaware has only one seat in the House of Representatives.

The First State's other U.S. senator, Chris Coons, is not up for re-election this year.

The races are the highlights of one of the country's last remaining primaries ahead of what will be a contentious midterm election in the fall. It may also surprise some Delaware voters who aren't aware of a scheduling change made back in 2016.

The Delaware General Assembly two years ago changed the date for the primary from a previously scheduled Sept. 11 date to Sept. 6. For more information about the election and details about how and where to vote depending on your address, go to the Department of State's elections page here.

The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Numerous down-ballot primary races are also being held, including state attorney general and numerous seats in the state Senate and House of Representatives.

In the Senate race's Democratic primary, Carper is being challenged by Kerri Evelyn Harris. Carper, 71, is seeking his fourth term. He also previously served as governor and as the state's at-large congressman. Harris is a former member of the Air Force.

The three Republicans running for U.S. Senate are Robert Arlett, Rocky de la Fuente Roque and Eugene Truono Jr.

The two Republicans running for the at-large congressional seat are Lee Murphy and Scott Walker.



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Judge Demands Paper Trail in Homeless Vet's GoFundMe Case

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A New Jersey judge ordered a woman accused with her boyfriend of squandering more than $400,000 in donations intended for a homeless veteran who came to her aid last year to immediately turn over financial records and documentation.

Federal judge Paula Dow, a former New Jersey attorney general, appeared frustrated with both sides during a hearing Wednesday morning and ordered the records to be submitted to the court.

“We’re going to take this slower and stop grandstanding,” she said.

John Bobbitt accused Kate McClure and Mark D’Amico of misusing funds the couple raised online after Bobbitt gave them his last $20 when she ran out of gas on Interstate 95 in November.

McClure and D’Amico claim they gave Bobbitt some of the money raised through their GoFundMe campaign but he used it to buy drugs.

The fundraising campaign raised more than $400,000 from over 14,000 people.

However, Bobbitt’s attorney, Chris Fallon, accused the couple of using those donations to fund their own lifestyle, including taking lavish vacations and purchasing a BMW luxury car. On Tuesday, he said all the money was gone.

Ernest Badway, attorney for McClure and D'Amico, declined to comment on that accusation.

Bobbitt, McClure and D’Amico were all absent at Wednesday’s hearing but were each ordered to appear next week for depositions. Bobbitt must attend despite entering a 28-day drug recovery program, Dow said.

Last week, a judge ordered McClure and D'Amico to turn over the donation money. She said the couple must give the money to their defense lawyer, who was directed to place funds into an escrow account as the case continues. The judge also ordered McClure and D'Amico to provide a full accounting of the money they raised.

GoFundMe has not responded to a request for comment.



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Meeting in Atlantic City? The Train Isn't an Option

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Taking the train to or from the Jersey Shore this fall? Forget about it.

New Jersey Transit suspended its Atlantic City Rail Line Wednesday so that crews could install Positive Train Control (PTC). The suspension will remain in place into early next year so that the system that can automatically stop trains and prevent collisions can be fully instituted.

About 2,000 weekday trips (amounting to around 1,000 round-trip passengers) on average are taken on the AC Rail Line, NJ Transit says.

For those passengers taking the ACRL to and from Philadelphia, there will be several alternative route options and 25 percent discounts offered throughout the closure. The full list of alternatives is below.

The Atlantic City Rail Station will remain open despite the suspensions to offer parking, bus and Jitney service, including a special jitney between the Atlantic city rail and bus stations. You can also still purchase tickets at vending machines at all nine ACRL stations.

During the suspension, service to Philly will terminate at PATCO's 8th and Market streets station rather than 30th Street Station.

Passengers not wanting to take the bus can also utilize ride-hailing and carpooling services through NJ Rideshare. Lyft is even offering 25 percent off for passengers taking the ride-hailing service between Philly and the Absecon and Egg Harbor train stations.

As NJ Transit works toward implementation of PTC, they have begun limited service on the Raritan Valley Line.

For more detailed information on closures and alternative routes, visit New Jersey Transit’s website.

Alternate travel options for ACRL:

NJ TRANSIT Bus Route No. 340 Lindenwold Atlantic City Express Shuttle: This shuttle will operate as an express route between Atlantic City Bus Terminal and Lindenwold PATCO, making stops only at the Absecon and Egg Harbor City rail stations. Service will operate daily, throughout the day, at a similar frequency to the ACRL.

NJ TRANSIT Bus Route No. 340 Cherry Hill - Pennsauken - WRTC Shuttle: This route will operate as an express route, connecting the Cherry Hill Station with Pennsauken Transit Center and the Walter Rand Transportation Center (WRTC) in Camden. At WRTC, cross-honoring will be in effect with PATCO (for travel to 8th/Market Station), with NJT buses to Center City Philadelphia, and with the No. 551 express bus to Atlantic City. Service will operate daily, throughout the day, at a similar frequency to the ACRL. This shuttle service ends at midnight daily.

NJ TRANSIT Bus Route No. 417 Pennsauken Transit Center – 30th St. Station Philadelphia: This route will cross-honor rail tickets and passes with an origin or destination of Philadelphia. Customers must have a rail ticket or pass with a Philadelphia origin or destination for travel on this route at no additional charge.

NJ TRANSIT Bus Route No. 555 Avandale Park-Ride - 30th St. Station Philadelphia: This route will cross-honor rail tickets and passes with an origin or destination of Philadelphia. Customers must have a rail ticket or pass with a Philadelphia origin or destination for travel on this route at no additional charge.

NJ TRANSIT Bus Route No. 551 Express: This route will cross-honor rail tickets with an origin or destination of Atlantic City or Philadelphia and will be accepted at Atlantic City Bus Terminal (AC Bus Terminal), Avandale Park-Ride (Sicklerville), Walter Rand Transportation Center (WRTC), Camden and Greyhound Bus Terminal (10th and Filbert streets, Philadelphia).

NJ TRANSIT Bus Route No. 554: The No. 554 will cross-honor all rail tickets and passes and provide hourly service to/from all rail stations between Atlantic City and Lindenwold.

All NJT bus routes serving Center City Philadelphia from Walter Rand Transportation Center (WRTC) in Camden: These routes will cross-honor rail tickets and passes with an origin or destination of Philadelphia. Customers must have a rail ticket or pass with a Philadelphia origin or destination for travel on these route at no additional charge.

PATCO (Lindenwold, Walter Rand Transportation Center (WRTC) in Camden and 8th St./Market St. ONLY): PATCO will cross-honor rail tickets and passes with an origin or destination of Philadelphia at Lindenwold, WRTC in Camden and 8th St./Market St. in Philadelphia for service to/from Philadelphia. Customers must have a rail ticket or pass with a Philadelphia origin or destination for travel on PATCO at no additional charge. Customers should retain their rail tickets and passes for cross honoring on PATCO.

River LINE: Tickets with an origin or destination of Philadelphia will be accepted for travel between any two stations on the River LINE



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Two Schools Unite After Devastating Fire

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Our Lady of Angels Regional Catholic School burned to the ground only weeks before the start of the new school year. Teachers and administration rushed to find a solution that allowed the students to be together. Cardinal O'Hara High School will be the home of the Lady of Angels students for the next year.

Police Arrest Man Accused of Assaulting Woman in Apartment

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Police arrested a man accused of sexually assaulting a woman inside her apartment in Newark, Delaware, and stealing her vehicle.

Leonard Lambey, 25, was arrested in Brooklyn, New York, on Wednesday. He's charged with rape, kidnapping, robbery, theft of a motor vehicle and other related offenses.

Police say Lambey sexually assaulted a 33-year-old woman inside the Hunters Crossing Apartments on Fairway Road Sunday around 5:30 a.m. Lambey, who was armed with a weapon, then took the woman's car keys and stole her vehicle, a 2013 Honda CRV, according to investigators.

Police later found the stolen vehicle in Brooklyn. New York City police officers then set up surveillance video and spotted Lambey returning to the vehicle, investigators said.

Lambey was then taken into custody.

“Random attacks of this nature are of the utmost concern to the New Castle County Police,” New Castle County Police Chief Colonel Vaughn Bond, Jr. said.  “From the onset of this investigation, we utilized every resource available as well as our partnerships with other law enforcement agencies to track and eventually arrest the suspect in New York City."

Lambey is currently being held in New York City and will face extradition to Delaware in the near future.



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Delco Man Pleads Guilty in Road Rage Murder of 18-Year-Old

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The Delaware County man accused of playing a deadly game of cat-and-mouse with an 18-year-old driver before shooting her in the head pleaded guilty to 3rd-degree murder Wednesday afternoon.

David Desper, 29, from Trainer, Pennsylvania, also pleaded guilty to weapons charges in the road rage killing of 18-year-old Bianca Roberson

Roberson, of West Chester, died on June 28, 2017 while out on a shopping trip one week before leaving for her freshman year of college. Investigators said she and Desper jostled for the same lane on Route 100 in West Goshen Township as the two attempted to merge. But instead of letting it go, Desper pulled out a gun and shot Roberson in the left side of her head. 

Roberson's car flipped off the road and Desper sped away. She died from the gunshot wound, according to the Chester County Coroner's Office. 

Police said Desper, who had a history of drag-racing, fled to a friend's home in Delaware and hid for several days. After a dramatic manhunt that spanned multiple states, Desper turned himself into authorities in the early hours of July 2, 2017.

Wednesday's guilty plea came shortly before criminal proceedings were scheduled to begin. Still, emotions ran high at the Chester County Justice Center.

The courtroom remained eerily silent as Roberson's and Desper's loved ones crowded inside. A sheriff's depurty warned both sides to remain calm and respectful. 

Roberson's mother, Michelle, was inconsable. She rocked back and forth as a loved one attempted to quiet her.

"I can't breathe," Michelle Roberson said while stifling cries. 

Earlier in the day, the aguished mother put out a post on social media telling people to show up at the courthouse to support the family. Shortly before the trial began, the mother became overwhelmed and sobbed in the lobby.

"My baby! My baby!" Michelle Roberson cried. "He just killed her."

Desper was originally charged with first- and third-degree murder, criminal homicide, possession of an instrument of crime and reckless endangerment. But a lawyer representing the Roberson family said that after consulting with Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan and law enforcement officials, a third-degree guilty plea seemed adequate. 

"No one is happy with any of this," said Christopher Miller, the Robersons' attorney. "No plea will ever bring Bianca Roberson back."

Desper faces up to 40 years in prison for the third-degree murder charge and additional time in prison for the weapons charge. He will be sentenced in late 2018 or early 2019.



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AC Repair Crews Working Overtime

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Air conditioners are working overtime in our area once again tonight-- and so are the people who fix them.


NBC10 Responds: Tips on Booking Holiday Trips

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With the end of summer rapidly approaching, it's almost time to book your holiday plans. Here's what you need to know before you plan to go.

Video Shows Tiny Insects Crawling on Seat in SEPTA Bus

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A video of tiny insects crawling on a seat inside a SEPTA bus has gone viral.

Crystal Lopez posted the video on her Facebook page Wednesday. Lopez said she saw the bugs inside a Route 26 bus Tuesday evening.

Lopez told NBC10 she spoke to a supervisor and made a complaint. 

SEPTA also received a complaint of insects inside a Route R bus Tuesday and fumigated it, according to a spokesperson.

The spokesperson confirmed SEPTA was aware of Lopez’s video but could not confirm whether or not the Route 26 bus was fumigated as well. 

SEPTA also has not confirmed exactly what type of insects were spotted on the bus though Lopez believes they were bed bugs.

Eagles Fans Excited for Return of Super Bowl Champs

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The Birds are back and the region is ready! We take a look at how Eagles fans are celebrating the return of the Super Bowl champs!

Dump Truck Spills Sand, Leaves Mess on I-76

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A series of crashes snarled the Thursday morning commute on the busy Schuylkill Expressway.

A dump truck spilled its load onto the westbound lanes of Interstate 76 between the University Avenue and South Street exits around 6:15 a.m.

Traffic quickly backed up into South Philadelphia.

In total, three vehicles were involved and at least two people were hurt.

Traffic on the eastbound side also slowed down due to a crash in the same area.

The river drives, Interstate 95 and the Vine Street Expressway (I-676) could be used as alternate routes but expect slow going. Traffic also backed up on bridges entering Philadelphia.

The dump truck crash came after an earlier multiple-vehicle crash that left debris in the eastbound lanes of I-76 near Belmont Avenue. Another crash also occurred near there in westbound lanes. Traffic backed up in both directions near Belmont after the wreckages were pushed off to the shoulder.



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Mobile Ticketing and Free SEPTA Rides for Eagles Opener

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The NFL has switched to mobile ticketing this year. You can no longer print tickets. Also, you can ride SEPTA for free to the Eagles opener Thursday.

Betsy Ross Flies Eagles Flag for Opener

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Even "Betsy Ross" has Eagles fever as she raises the colors of the Super Bowl champs Thursday morning.

Meet Eagle Set to Fly Over Home Opener

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Challenger the bald eagle is set to swoop over Lincoln Financial Field as the Philadelphia Eagles open the 2018 NFL season against the Atlanta Falcons.


A Special Super Bowl Doughnut for Eagles' Home Opener

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Philadelphians can celebrate the season opener for the Super Bowl champs with doughnuts and coffee before the hoagies and beer.

Philadelphia doughnut shop Federal Donuts is bringing its “The Iggle” doughnut back Thursday for one day only in honor of the 2018 season opener.

The doughy treat, which was first debuted after the Eagles won the Super Bowl in February, features (old school) Kelly green glaze sprinkled with green and silver sugar to represent “grit and Brotherly Love,” FedNuts says.

The doughnut (one for $2.75/ $13 for a half dozen / $24 for a dozen) is available at FedNuts’ Center City, South Philly, Northern Liberties and West Philly locations until supplies last. First come, first served, FedNuts says.

Eagles fans can also grab a FedNuts Eagles t-shirt at the doughnut shops and online.

Dunkin’ Donuts is also getting in on the Eagles opener fun by offering up game day $1 medium hot or iced coffee to anyone paying with an enrolled DD Perks card. After the Eagles beat the Falcons Thursday night (just a prediction) fans can get a $1 medium cup o’ Joe again on Friday with the DD Perks' “Cheers, Eagles Won!” promotion.

Also, don’t be surprised to see some green doughnuts for sale at area Dunkin’ Donuts.

DD is the “Official Coffee of the Philadelphia Eagles.” Some Massachusetts DD shops even served up coffee in cups with the Eagles' Super Bowl championship logo despite the Birds having downed the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl. The company said the cups were given out in Patriots’ territory by accident.



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About 2 Million Ford F-150s Recalled Over Fire Risk

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A fire risk in seat belts in some recent Ford F-150s prompted the automaker to recall about 2 million of them in North America.

Sparks can fly when seat belts are suddenly tightened, according to the company and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Seventeen instances of smoke or fire related to the recall were reported to Ford in the United States and six in Canada, but no associated accidents or injuries have been reported. The NHTSA said it had received five complaints from owners of F-150s who reported fires involving the pretensioner.

The fire risk comes from a device called a seat belt pretensioner, which quickly tightens the seat belt in crash conditions to secure the person in the seat. Sparks from the devices in the recall can ignite gases in the car which can then cause insulation and carpet to catch fire.

About 1.6 million Ford F-150 vehicles with model years between 2015 and 2018 in the U.S. are being recalled, along with about 340,000 in Canada. Customers affected by the recall can bring their trucks to dealers, who will fire-proof the affected part of the vehicles at no cost, Ford said.



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Nine People, Including Woman in Front of Home, Shot in Philadelphia

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It was a violent night in Philadelphia Wednesday into Thursday. A total of nine people, including a woman sitting in front of a home on 80th Avenue in West Oak Lane, were shot. Police are saying the hot weather may be a factor.



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Philly Airport Travelers Quarantined With Flu-Like Illness

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Twelve passengers arriving at Philadelphia International Airport on two separate American Airlines flights were temporarily quarantined after showing flu-like symptoms, Customs and Border Protection officials said.

The sick passengers were returning from pilgrimages to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, on American Airlines flight 755, which originated in Paris. These travelers exhibited similar symptoms to the 19 passengers, also travelling from Mecca, who were quarantined in New York Wednesday morning, according to customs officials.

An additional eight people on Philadelphia-bound American Airlines flight 717 from Munich, Germany, also showed flu-like symptoms. They, too, were returning from Mecca.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention examined and released most of the Philadelphia-bound passengers and crew, customs officials said. Several people are still being medically evaluated by the CDC and local health officials, according to CBP.

Health authorities said they were exercising "an abundance of caution" at Philadelphia's airport following the New York scare.

On Wednesday, a double-decker Emirates Airlines flight carrying more than 500 people was quarantined for several hours so CDC officials could evaluate 100 passengers. Some had complained about coughs, headaches, sore throats and fevers.

Officials said 10 people - three passengers and seven crew members - ended up hospitalized in what Emirates called a "precaution." The rest were cleared to continue their travels while the CDC sought to determine what caused the sickness.

Flu outbreaks have occured in the past following the annual pilgrimage to Mecca during Hajj, officials said. This year, more than one million religious observers flocked to the holy city, according to multiple news outlets. It is unclear how many caught the flu during their travels.



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A Former Eagle Makes a Fan's Wish Come True

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Former Eagle Brian Westbrook made a young fan's day with tickets to the home opener.

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