People trying to evacuate from Charleston, South Carolina will not be able to travel by air. Many Flights have been canceled because of the coming hurricane. Officials have opened dozens of emergency shelters for the evacuees to stay safe.
Canceled Flights Due to Hurricane Florence
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Sen. Bob Casey Releases 1st TV Ad of Pa. Senate Race
The first TV ad of this year's low-key U.S. Senate campaign in Pennsylvania is now on screens in the state's biggest media market of Philadelphia.
Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Casey on Wednesday began airing a TV ad touting the "Campus Save Act" that he authored and became law in 2013 to help prevent sexual assaults on college campuses and protect victims.
Republican U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta, a former mayor in northeastern Pennsylvania, is trying to unseat Casey in the Nov. 6 election. But Casey has a big fundraising advantage and Barletta isn't getting any help from outside super PACs. Barletta's campaign says it expects to be on the air in Philadelphia soon.
On Sept. 21, former President Barack Obama is headlining a fundraiser for Casey and Senate Democrats in Philadelphia. Donald Trump Jr. is headlining a state Republican Party dinner that evening.
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Hero Thrill Show Returns to City of Brotherly Love
The annual Hero Thrill Show returns to Philly later this month. Jimmy Binns explains about how the thrilling event on wheels raises money for the college education of children of first responders killed in the line of duty.
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Seeking Shelter From Florence
Dozens of shelters have been set up across South Carolina as people look for safety ahead of Hurricane Florence.
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Philadelphia 10-Year Tax Abatement Here to Stay, For Now
Philadelphia's controversial 10-year tax abatement is here to stay, for now.
After last-minute talks between Mayor Jim Kenney's office and Council President Darrell Clarke's office delayed the opening day of city council’s fall session, lawmakers agreed on a resolution to keep the tax program in place while generating more dollars for affordable housing.
"I am pleased to have reached a resolution with all of our colleagues in ... on a proposal that significantly increases funding for affordable housing without imposing a new tax on construction," Kenney told NBC10. "All of us share the same goal -- ensuring that residents have access to housing options no matter what their financial situation. This new revenue will be a reliable way to achieve that goal."
The resolution includes portions of a voluntary inclusionary zoning bill introduced by Councilwoman Maria Quinones-Sanchez that would give bonuses to developers who build affordable housing units in lieu of paying into the Housing Fund Trust. The bonus is spatial in nature, which means a developer could either build higher or wider if they participate in the program.
Thursday marked the deadline for Mayor Jim Kenney to sign a 1-percent tax on new construction in the city previously approved by Council, but that proposal was taken off the table.
The drama leading up to Thursday's resolution started in the spring when city council moved the 1 percent tax idea forward. It sat over the summer while council was in recess, but fell apart Wednesday after Kenney proposed an alternative plan to raise more than $52 million in revenue over five years to be collected from properties with expiring tax abatements.
Clarke, a strong supporter of the 1-percent tax bill that passed in the spring, called Kenney’s proposal “inadequate.” In a statement issued Wednesday, he said the city must identify new and sustainable streams of revenue for the Housing Trust Fund.
Councilwoman Cindy Bass who represents the 8th District, also introduced a separate option that would completely eliminate the tax abatement and return property taxes to a more "traditional" structure. Her bill could be revisited later in the year, Clarke indicated.
This story is developing. Please check back for updates.
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Running Out of Time to Escape Florence's Path
Many have heeded warnings and fled the Carolinas ahead of Hurricane Florence making landfall. Some of those evacuees stopped in the Philadelphia region while making the trip north.
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Boston's Revenge? Eagles Fans Served Patriots Dunkin' Cups
Is this the revenge we have all been dreading?
Eagles fans in a University City Dunkin' Donuts were exposed to the most rueful of paybacks Thursday when customers were (accidentally?) given cups emblazoned with the Patriots logo.
"Hmmm. It appears #Pats fans are exacting some revenge," the Eagles fan who provided the photo above said.
This slight comes several weeks after the reverse happened in Massachusetts.
"Get this thing outta here," Drexel student Patrick Murphy said of his cup. "Go Birds!"
Employees at the store said they believe it was a mix-up that they received the medium sized Patriots' cups. They assured NBC10 they love and support the Eagles.
When a similar mix-up occured in New England, Dunkin' Donuts issued a statement saying the company was "taking steps to ensure all of our local stores are stocked with the correct cups."
Unfortunately for Eagles fans, that appears to not be the case.
Dunkin' Donuts issued the following statement after news of the cups spread: “We appreciate our loyal customers for bringing this to our attention, and we are taking steps to ensure all of our local stores are stocked with the correct cups. Fly, Eagles, Fly! ”
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Florence Impacting Jersey Beaches
Dangerous rip currents at the Jersey Shore are just one of the effects Hurricane Florence is having on our area. Many beaches are now unprotected with no lifeguards.
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Hurricane Florence Creeps Closer to the Carolinas
The evacuations are continuing as Hurricane Florence creeps closer and closer to the Carolinas. The storm will bring strong storms for days to the area as thousands of customers are expected to lose power.
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Florence Evacuees Head North
As thousands of people evacuate the Carolinas ahead of Hurricane Florence, plenty of them are heading to our area. NBC10's Aundrea Cline-Thomas caught up with some of the residents escaping the storm.
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First Alert Weather: Florence Bringing Clouds to our Region
As thousands of people evacuate the Carolinas ahead of Hurricane Florence, our region is seeing some clouds from the storm. But how else could Florence impact our region? NBC10 meteorologist Glenn "Hurricane" Schwartz has the details.
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Eagles Fans Determined to Get to Florida Game
Several flights on the East Coast have been cancelled ahead of Hurricane Florence, but some people are still determined to get to their destination. And, of course, some of those people are Eagles fans heading to Florida.
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Sticking out the Storm
As thousands of residents from the Carolinas headed north ahead of Hurricane Florence, some are sticking it out. NBC10's Deanna Durante spoke to one woman who says her and her parents are staying put.
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At 'Code Ninjas' Kids Design Video Games Over the Summer
In Downingtown, the summer camp "Code Ninjas" opened up its doors to tech savvy kids. The little coders learned how to design video games from scratch.
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Residents in Folly Beach Prepare for Florence
Residents in Folly Beach, South Carolina have been watching the forecast as hurricane Florence approaches and many have decided to stay.
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Search Continues for Escaped Prisoner in Delaware County
Officials are warning residents in the Secane Primos area to lock their cars and doors as the search continues for an escaped prisoner.
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Excess Rain and Moisture Leads to Mold Problems
So much rain and moisture this summer has brought mold problems for schools, homes and businesses.
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Residents Fleeing Florence Staying in NJ
Residents fleeing Florence have found shelter for free at a new resort at the Jersey Shore.
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Hurricane Florence Causing Damage Ahead of the Eye Coming on Shore
Hurricane Florence is already doing damage in North Carolina Friday morning, even before it makes official landfall. This gas station canopy is just one of the many victims of the strong winds.
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Mold and Toxic Gas Found in Dozens of NJ Schools
Some school officials in New Jersey are scrambling after mold forced schools to shut down and relocate, and now there's concern over toxic gas. Brian Thompson reports.
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