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Locals Honor Victims of 9/11

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Seventeen years after 9/11, Locals took time to reflect, remember, and pay respects to the victims.


Gov. Murphy Talks Hurricane Florence Prep for New Jersey

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Hurricane Florence, which is expected to make landfall in the Carolinas this week, may also eventually affect those in New Jersey and the mid-Atlantic region.

Gov. Phil Murphy held a press conference this afternoon to discuss preparations in case Florence does make her way north after striking South Carolina and North Carolina in the days ahead.

"Better be safe than sorry," he said, urging residents to evaluate their own emergency plans should the storm slam the Mid-Atlantic. "Prepare for the worst and hope for the best."

Earlier in the day, New Jersey deployed a team of 80 personnel to assist with search and rescue operations. They are skilled in water rescue, which will allow this specialized team to conduct operations in flooded areas, Murphy said. 

“Events such as Superstorm Sandy have taught us that awareness and preparedness saves lives. We encourage everyone to prepare today,” New Jersey State Police Superintendent and State Director of Emergency Management Col. Patrick Callahan said.

He also suggested that families prepare emergency kits, go-bags and have a plan in place should they become separated. Residents are also encouraged to follow law enforcement and statement agencies on social media for the most updated information.



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Children's Scholarship Fund Philadelphia Helps Families Achieve

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The Children's Scholarship Fund Philadelphia is working to make quality income available for all types of families all across the city. Heather Frattone, executive director of the foundation, and Selena Brown, a parent of a scholarship recipient, dropped by the studio to talk about the work the foundation does.

Local Task Forces Travel to Carolinas to Help With Florence Response

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As residents of the Carolinas begin to evacuate, task forces from our region are heading straight to the storm. Their mission is to help those who will be affected by the impending Hurricane Florence.

NBC10 Investigators: Former Chester Cop Convicted of Abuse

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A former City of Chester police officer pleaded guilty to charges of indecent assault while on the job.

Paving the Philly Streets

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There's an initiative to smooth things over in Philadelphia. The mayor is pledging millions of dollars to even things out-- and the city used Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson to bring attention to the push to pave more streets.

Team From University of Delaware Analyzes Hurricane Florence

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A team from the University of Delaware specializing in storm analysis talks about Hurricane Florence and explains what they expect to see.

Garden of Reflection 9/11 Memorial

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Lower Makefield Township honored those lost in the terror attacks on September 11th 17 years ago. Family and friends of people who were killed in the attacks were in attendance.

Hit-and-Run Driver Strikes Girl Riding Bike in Olney

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A young girl is fighting for her life after she was struck by a hit-and-run vehicle in the Olney section of Philadelphia.

The 9-year-old girl was riding a bicycle on the 200 block of Lindley Avenue Monday shortly before 7:30 p.m. when she was struck by a a gold Cadillac SRX.

The girl was thrown several feet in the air and her bike was dragged by the vehicle, which fled the scene.

The girl, identified by family members as Fatima, suffered several broken bones and is in critical condition.

"We're trying to see the brighter side to it," Chasity Stanley, the victim's sister, told NBC10. "At least my sister is still alive."

Police later found the suspect’s vehicle, a gold Cadillac SRX, on the 5100 block of Hutchinson Street Tuesday night.

They continue to search for the driver.

"It's always a good time to turn yourself in now because I couldn't live with running over a child, knowing that they're in critical condition," Stanley said.

If you have any information on the driver’s whereabouts, please call Philadelphia Police.

Hope And Love For Tomorrow Kicks Off This Weekend

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The Harmony for Peace Foundation is hosting their Harmony for Peace Foundation on Sunday, September 15, at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre. President and Executive Director of the Harmony for Peace Foundation Tomoko Torii and Jordanian singer Farah Siraj dropped by the studio to talk about their event.

Newlyweds' Photo Shoot Drenched, But Not Dampened, By Wave

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For newlyweds Kirea Lovell and Jenny McCauley, a photo shoot on a Hawaii beach last month brought new meaning to the phrase "bridal shower."

The couple from Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, were posing for their wedding photos on a rocky cliff when they were suddenly drenched by an enormous wave.

The cliffs – known as China Walls, just east of Honolulu – are a popular spot for cliff jumpers and sunset watchers. Jayden Barrientos, one of the latter, said he’d been there long enough to anticipate what would happen.

"I thought, 'Okay, that's a bad place to stand; the waves are going to hit them,'" Barrientos said.

So he pulled out his phone and started filming.

"There were like three waves before the big one – you can see them in the video – and I was like, 'Oh, this giant wave is going to crash on the rocks right where they're standing."

But McCauley says neither she nor Lovell saw it coming. The rocks were already fairly wet, and they were more concerned with keeping their balance than with watching the water behind them.

"I heard him [the photographer] say 'you should be afraid,' and I thought he was kidding, and I just kept laughing," McCauley said.

A second later, the monster wave crashed over their heads.

"Our hair was soaked, our makeup was ruined," Lovell said, with a laugh.

“We were completely soaking wet, and it was a 45-50 minute drive back to the hotel so we could change our dresses and go to dinner,” McCauley said.

But, she added, "I didn’t mind at all — it was a very cool moment to capture."

The photographer caught it all on camera.

So did Barrientos, who sent Lovell and McCauley the video shortly afterward.

"They were very excited," he said. "I mean, it’s like the best wedding gift ever."



Photo Credit: Left: Jayden Barrientos; right: Greg Heller

Millions Flee as Hurricane Florence Approaches

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Millions of people are fleeing their homes as Hurricane Florence approaches. We caught up with the people who are traveling through our area.

Jersey Shore Braces for Florence Fallout

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Anxieties are high on the Jersey Shore with fear that fallout from Hurricane Florence will reach this coastline. Brian Thompson reports.

Jersey Shore Readies for Hurricane Florence

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The bay in Atlantic City is one of the major flood areas when there is heavy rain. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy wants residents to be ready in case Hurricane Florence moves north.

Wuerl to Speak to Pope About Possibly Resigning Amid Sex Abuse Fallout

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Cardinal Donald Wuerl says he will fly to the Vatican to speak with Pope Francis about possibly resigning after a sweeping jury report accused him of allowing priests accused of sexually abusing children to be reassigned or reinstated.

In a letter to priests, Wuerl said he intends to go to Rome in the near future to speak with Pope Francis about the resignation he presented nearly three years ago, when he reached the church-stipulated retirement age for bishops at 75.

While bishops are requested to submit a resignation at that age, they continue in their positions unless the pope accepts their resignation.

"It is clear that some decision, sooner rather than later, on my part is an essential aspect so that this archdiocesan Church we all love can move forward," the letter says. 

Wuerl is facing a storm of criticism and calls for his resignation after a Pennsylvania grand jury report said he allowed priests accused of sexually abusing children to be reassigned or reinstated when he was the bishop of Pittsburgh.

Wuerl has asked for prayers and forgiveness for what he calls his lapse of judgment in dealing with reports of abuse by priests.

The archbishop recently called for a "Season of Healing," inviting parishes and parishioners to observe six weeks of Friday prayers in recognition of the pain of the victims and the need for healing.

Earlier this month, a man stood in a Mass Wuerl was celebrating in D.C. and yelled "Shame on you" after Wuerl asked parishioners to keep Pope Francis in their prayers. 

The grand jury heard allegations against more than 300 clergy members, according to the report. Most of the victims were boys. Some were teens, while others were prepubescent. Several alleged victims were lured with alcohol or pornography. Afterward, they turned to substance abuse and even suicide to escape the lingering trauma.

All told, more than 1,000 victims were identified from the church's own records and there could be thousands more, the grand jurors concluded.



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Delaware Pit Stop During Hurricane Florence Evacuations

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Residents along the Carolina coastline have been evacuated ahead of Hurricane Florence. People heading north are making pit stops in Delaware along their route to safety.

Wednesday's Child: Quavan

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Quavan has faced a lot of challenges. He's nonverbal but very responsive to touch, loves to play, and has a lot of love to give. Call 1-800-TO-ADOPT to adopt any Wednesday's Child.

Lifeguard Boss Sexually Assaults Teen at City Pool, PD Says

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A seasonal Philadelphia city worker has been charged with sexually assaulting a teenage lifeguard who worked for him at a public pool over the summer.

Michael Daniels, a 35-year-old who worked as a lifeguard supervisor, is accused of indecently assaulting his 16-year-old employee at the John Kelly Pool in Fairmount Park.

Daniels assaulted the teenage girl in a series of incidents over the summer at Kelly Pool, Philadelphia Police Capt. Sekou Kinebrew said. 

"These were not welcomed advances," Kinebrew said.

The assaults began in July and the girl reported the alleged inappropriate contact in late August.

"It took enormous courage... for her to come forward with this," Kinebrew said of the victim reporting the alleged actions of her boss.

Daniels worked on and off at the Kelly Pool since 2013 and for two days this summer at the Marian Anderson Recreation Center Pool, Kinebrew said. 

Philadelphia Parks and Recreation, which runs city pools, fired Daniels. Parks & Recreation Commissioner Kathryn Ott Lovell said the department is currently reviewing hiring practices and will make any changes necessary to protect employees and visitors.

"Philadelphia Parks & Recreation is deeply troubled that this individual worked in the system and takes this allegation very seriously," Ott Lovell said. "... Upon learning from the Philadelphia Police Department that (Daniels) was under investigation, he was immediately relieved of his duties and has since been terminated."

Police wanted to get Daniels’ face and name out there in case there are any more victims. As of Wednesday, no other victims had come forward. Anyone with information is asked to contact Philadelphia police.

Daniels was arraigned Tuesday on contact with a minor, indecent assault and corruption of a minor charges. Bail was set at $25,000 and he remained jailed Wednesday.

Philadelphia-based attorney, Carmen C. Nasuti III of Stein and Nasuti, called the allegations against Daniels "completely and wholly fabricated."

Correction: This story has been updated to properly reflect the name of the second pool where Daniels worked this summer. It was the Marian Anderson Recreation Center Pool.



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Florence Evacuees Head North Before the Storm

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Where do Florence evacuees go now? Some families, afraid their homes will be flooded and destroyed, are packing everything into their cars and finding shelter up north.

Your Address Can Determine Your Life Expectancy, Study Finds

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Average life spans can vary as much as 20 to 25 years in towns less than 10 miles away from each other. 

A new study shows that a person’s neighborhood and even block affects how long they are expected to live, according to The United States Small-Area Life Expectancy Estimates Project.

The life expectancy in Philadelphia, for example, is 75 years old compared to neighboring Ardmore, where the average is 80. Compare that to the state of Pennsylvania, where the average life span is 78 years. Nationally, the average is closer to 79. 

Among contributing factors to this disparity are serious health challenges that could result in shorter life spans, known as “islands of disadvantage,” according to the researchers. Major highways and crime rates also play large roles in the life expectancy of neighborhoods.

“The more local the data, the more useful they can be for pinpointing disparities and driving action,” said Don Schwarz, vice president of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, a partner in the study.

Wondering what the life expectancy in your town is? The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has set up a tool that allows residents to simply punch in their zip code to see the numbers about their town.



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