A driver who crashed into a New Jersey schoolyard Thursday afternoon had heroin on him at the time, police said. 

The driver was charged with drug possession after the crash at Wallace Elementary School at Willow Avenue and 11th Street in Hoboken, according to police chief Ken Ferrante. 

Images posted to the chief's Twitter account show firefighters trying to help the driver some time after his truck careened off the road and into the schoolyard, which sits below street level. 

No children or school staffers were hurt, Ferrante said.

He added that the driver could face impaired driving charges as well.

Get in on the Gritty action for the Flyers Wives Carnival in November. Besides the obstacle course there will be many activities for all ages. NBC10's Lucy Bustamante tried to keep up with Gritty on the obstacles.

Crude pipe bombs addressed to prominent Democrats and others who have drawn ire from the right were found in mail sorting rooms across the country this week.

No one has been hurt since the first device was found on Oct. 22, and it's not clear if they were ever meant to explode. Multiple law enforcement agencies have scrambled to find the culprit or culprits and understand the motive behind the mailings.

Click the arrows for more information about the incidents, and click here for the latest news about the investigation.

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A coastal storm will deliver stormy weather to the entire NBC 10 viewing area late Friday through Saturday morning. The storm will deliver pockets of heavy rain, widespread coastal flooding, and potentially damaging wind gusts.

"The coast will take the brunt of this storm Saturday morning. They get the most intense rain, strongest wind gusts, and coastal flooding at high tide. All at the same time," NBC10 First Alert Weather meteorologist Glenn "Hurricane" Schwartz said.

Coastal communities in New Jersey should be prepared for moderate coastal flooding during high tide Saturday, which takes place approximately 10 a.m. Delaware will also experience coastal flooding, although it should remain at minor levels.

Winds will be fierce with this storm for several hours Saturday morning. Forty-five mph gusts will pummel areas in and around Philadelphia, gusts up to 55 mph possible at the Jersey Shore. This may cause localized power outages, especially closer to the coast.

The highest rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches will be right along the beach communities. Inland locations look to receive less than an inch of rain, so inland flooding should be fairly isolated.

The worst of the weather will end by midday Saturday. Saturday afternoon through Sunday will still be breezy and chilly with a few scattered showers, but the rain won't be as persistent or widespread. Another round of rain is likely Monday.

Smoke billowed into the air as fire burned in Philadelphia's Frankford neighborhood late Friday morning.

The fire broke out along Paul Street near SEPTA's Market-Frankford El around 11 a.m. Thick black smoke could be seen as Philadelphia firefighters battled back flames coming from the roof as the fire hit two alarms.

No word yet on injuries.

The fire was placed under control just before noon.

Firefighters urged people to avoid the area.

This story is developing and will be updated.

Cheers, Eagles fans! 

Our favorite birds arrived in London Friday morning, trailed by thousands of enthusiastic fans. But if you're staying local this weekend, no worries — the Eagles fever here is just as strong as it is across the pond.

The game this Sunday starts bright and early at 9:30 a.m EST, which means local spots are prepping for a morning rush. Here's a comprehensive list of Philly bars and restaurants that are opening early for the Eagles vs Jaguars game.

Nick’s Bar & Grille
This Old City staple and sports bar is opening the bar at 9 a.m. for the London kickoff – a special opening for a special game. UK-inspired offerings include shepherd’s pie rolls, Scotch eggs, fish n’ chips, and English breakfast, along with a variety of drink specials and the regular brunch menu.
Where: 16 South Second St.
When: 9 a.m. Sunday

Stats on 17th
Stats on 17th will be one of the largest game-day spots in Center City this Sunday. With 10,000 square feet of space, they’ll be featuring the game on 20-plus HD TVs and four giant floor-to-ceiling projection walls. Stats is providing a special brunch menu with chicken and waffles, chocolate chip pancakes, and stuffed French toast until noon, then a choice of brunch or regular menu. Drink specials include Bud Light Eagles bottles, green tea shots, and spiked seltzer.
Where: 111 S. 17th St.
When: 8:30 a.m. Sunday

The Greene Turtle Sports Bar and Grille
The Greene Turtle locations are all opening their doors early to celebrate the Eagles facing the Jaguars in London – from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., guests can order bloody marys, mimosas, and a special breakfast buffet. All Mug Club Members will receive that buffet free of charge.
Where: Various locations in Pennsylvania and Delaware
When: 9 a.m. Sunday

Tradesman's
Tradesman's will open by 9 a.m. for the 9:30 a.m. kick-off and show the game on their giant 10-foot-tall media wall. Fans can also watch the game from outdoor window seats, or on the HD TVs in the mezzanine lounge and bar. The bar will serve exclusive drafts, plus a special Eagles-inspired brew that’s new this season, alongside its kitchen specials.
Where: 1322 Chestnut St.
When: 9 a.m. Sunday

BRU Craft & Wurst
BRU opens Sunday morning for the London game, with sound on the projection wall screen, plus HD TVs above the bar. In addition to specials like cherry BBQ wings, fried cheese curds, and fries, the bar will serve an assortment of craft beers, including a new Eagles custom beer and other rotating selections.
Where: 1318 Chestnut St.
When: 9 a.m. Sunday

Cinder, Copper & Lace
This Rittenhouse location will be playing the game both in the dining room and at the bar. Special offerings include custom cider, special exclusive Eagles-inspired beer, Kelce’s Strut bourbon, and wing and pizza specials.
Where: 1500 Locust St.
When: 9 a.m. Sunday

Stove and Tap
In Lansdale, Stove and Tap will open early Sunday morning for the Eagles London game. There’s a breakfast buffet and bottomless drinks available, and kids eat free.
Where: 329 W Main St.
When: 8:30 a.m. Sunday

O'Neals Pub
O'Neals will open bright and early. The game will be on multiple TVs, and the pub is offering bloody marys, mimosas, Miller Lite draft, and breakfast sandwiches. Oh, and O’Neals also offers delivery through Grubhub.
Where: 611 South 3rd St.
When: 8 a.m.

The Camden, New Jersey, office of U.S. Sen. Cory Booker was searched Friday morning after a suspicious package addressed to Booker was intercepted in Florida.

TheEagles have landed in Great Britain and already had their first practice in London, England. After practice, the players came out to sell their version of football to a group of kids from the UK who are used to soccer and rugby.

Happy birthday, Benjamin Franklin Parkway! Friday marks 100 years since the Parkway opened end to end. A birthday that big calls for celebrations. The Parkway Soiree will kickoff Friday night.

Dr. Michael Knox, the Superintendent of Fairfield Township Schools in Cumberland County, New Jersey, has been arrested. Philadelphia police say he attacked a man he hired to spy on his wife with a bat in Northeast Philadelphia.

It appears that the New Jersey Senate race between incumbent Sen. Bob Menendez and his opponent Bob Hugin is a toss up, according to a recent The Cook Political Report analysis.

The latest report, published Friday, says the toss up is due in part to Democrat Menendez’ alleged ethics problems and Hugin’s outspending his opponent in political television ads.

Hugin, a Republican and former pharmaceutical CEO, has outspent Menendez $27.7 million to $11.8 million, according to the pre-election FEC report, and most of Hugin’s money has funded television ads, The Cook Political Report says.

Hugin has poured millions of dollars into ads attacking Menendez over his 2017 corruption trial. Menendez denied wrongdoing in the bribery case and the trial ended in a mistrial. Prosecutors dropped the charges.

The Senate Majority PAC, which is the Democrats’ Senate super PAC, has now invested almost $6.5 million in the race, including a $3 million advertising buy this week alone. The investment “levels the playing field somewhat, but Hugin still holds a very definitive advantage on television,” the report says.

The analysis determined that the biggest threat to Menendez’s re-election is not Hugin, but rather the voter who goes to the polls and decides to send Menendez a message in the same way that many did during the primary when 38 percent voted for his unknown primary opponent.

Though it seems the scale is tipping in favor of Menendez, who is said to have a lead of between four and six points, The Cook Political Report says that the race is close enough to warrant a move to a toss up in New Jersey, which tends to be a blue state.

Philadelphia and its surrounding counties always have something going on. Whether it’s a Parkway celebration, ghost tour, haunted house, wine festival or trick-or-treating, this area is full of fall fun every weekend. We’ve found the top (and affordable) choices of what to do this weekend, Oct. 26-28, in Philly and down the shore.

Oct. 26-28

What: Parkway 100 Celebration

The grand finale of this year-long celebration of the debut of the Parkway will kick off with the cutting of the centennial cake. Live music, performances, food trucks and more will then line the parkway for all to enjoy.

Where: Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia

When: Friday from 5 to 10 p.m.

Cost: Free

What: Salem County Historical Society’s Ghost Tour

Take a lantern-guided ghost tour and hear spooky tales of Salem City.

Where: 83 Market Street, Salem NJ

When: Friday from 6 to 8 p.m.

What: Downtown Wildwood Halloween Movie and Treats

Bring your blankets and chairs and watch a movie under the stars. Children under 12 will receive a free bag of treats.

Where: Downtown Wildwood Farmers Market lot, 3501 Pacific Avenue, Wildwood NJ

When: Friday at 6 p.m.

Cost: Free

What: Victorian Weekend Crafts and Collectibles Show

Check out these crafters and collectibles and see what is for sale.

Where: Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., Cape May, NJ

When: Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Cost: Free

What: Downtown Wildwood Saturday Fall Harvest Farmer’s Market

Visit this farmer’s market for fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, baked goods and more.

Where: Byrne Plaza, Oak and Pacific avenues, Wildwood, NJ

When: Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Cost: Free parking

What: Haunted Circus Mansion

This 100-year-old property has been transformed into a haunted circus. Stroll the path and beware of what could pop out for a scare. Families will also enjoy games, contests and pay-as-you-go food.

Where: Philadelphia School of Circus Arts, 6452 Greene Street, Philadelphia

When: Saturday, starting at 6 p.m.

Cost: Adults $10 and children $5

What: Philadelphia Film Festival

Enjoy 11 days and more than 100 films at this annual festival that showcases a variety of filmmakers.

Where: Various locations

When: through Sunday

Cost: $15

What: South Street PumpkinFest

The whole family will enjoy this street festival with live music, fall foods, a straw bale maze, circus performances, hayrides, face painting and more. Children 12 and under can also enjoy trick-or-treating along South Street

Where: South Street Headhouse District, 200 Pine Street, Philadelphia

When: Saturday, from noon to 5 p.m.

Cost: Free

What: North Wildwood Trunk-or-Treat Halloween Block Party

Bring your vehicle decorated for Halloween and the kids will trick-or-treat at each vehicle. Prizes awarded for best decorated vehicle.

Where: Municipal lot, Olde NJ Ave., 2nd and Walnut Ave., North Wildwood, NJ

When: Saturday at 5 to 7 p.m.

Cost: Free

What: East Passyunk Fall Fest and Spooky Saturday

Live music, crafts and fall activities for the kids will fill this annual festival. Dogs are welcome too! There will be pumpkin decorating, costume contests, a scarecrow scavenger hunt, trick or treating, story time and more.

Where: East Passyunk Avenue, Philadelphia

When: Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Cost: Free

What: Terror Behind the Walls

One of the country’s most popular Halloween attractions returns with more creepy zombies and ghosts that pop out as you explore the abandoned halls of this former penitentiary.

Where: Eastern State Penitentiary, 2027 Fairmount Ave., Philadelphia

When: through Nov. 10 on select dates and times

Cost: Varies

What: Greater Wildwood Elks Halloween Haunted House

Walk through this haunted house and receive lots of treats.

Where: Elks Lodge, 109 W. 1st Avenue, North Wildwood, NJ

When: Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m.

Cost: Free

What: North American Sea Glass Festival

A variety of sea glass artisans from around the country will display their works.

Where: The Wildwoods Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk Avenue, Wildwood, NJ

When: Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

What: LGBT History Month

Throughout October there will be events and festivals celebrating the LGBT community.

Where: Varies locations

When: October

What: The GLOW: A Jack O’Lantern Experience

More than 5,000 hand-carved pumpkins will illuminate the trail through the park. Marvel at the artistic pumpkins and get inspired to create your own at home.

Where: The GLOW, West Fairmount Park, 5201 Parkside Avenue, Philadelphia

When: through Sunday

Cost: $23 for adults

What: Head of the Schuylkill Regatta

Line the Schuylkill River and cheer on the athletes of all skill levels rowing in the 2.5-mile race.

Where: Kelly Drive and Fountain Green Drive, Philadelphia

When: Saturday and Sunday

Cost: Free

What: Sherlock Holmes Weekend

Spend the weekend solving clues to the mystery and the grand prize winner will receive $250.

Where: Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington Street, Cape May NJ

When: Friday through Sunday 7:30 to 10 p.m.

Cost: Weekend packages available

What: Mural Arts Month

Stroll the streets of Philadelphia or take a trolley tour this month and explore Philadelphia’s many artworks and the positive impact the program has had on the city.

Where: Varies locations

When: October

What: Wildwood Halloween Spooktacular

This family-friendly event offers pumpkin painting, a hay maze, live entertainment, trick or treating and more.

Where: Fox Park, Ocean Avenue, Wildwood NJ

When: Saturday

Cost: Free

What: Chocolate Lovers Feast

Seven plated chocolate desserts! Need we say more!

Where: Blue Rose Inn, 653 Washington St., Cape May, NJ

When: Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m.

Cost: $40

What: Halloween Wine Event

Wine by the glass or by the bottle, sangria, slushies, live music and more will be available at this wine event. Bring your own food for a picnic or purchase from one of the vendors. Halloween costumes are optional but fun!

Where: Natali Vineyards, 221 N. Delsea Dr., Rt. 47N, Cape May Court House, NJ

When: Saturday from noon to 5 p.m.

Cost: Free admission

What: Chrysanthemum Festival at Longwood Gardens

Witness more than 17,000 colorful chrysanthemums transform Longwood.

Where: Longwood Gardens, 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square

When: through Nov. 18

Cost: Free with Gardens Admission

Nearly one in five homeowners who suffered damage to their homes in Superstorm Sandy six years ago are still living with that massive storm. 

How can they forget? They still haven't been able to completely repair the destruction wrought.

"You feel like you can't get on with your life," one Ocean County homeowner, Nancy Caira, told NBC10 in an interview. "It's this low-grade anxiety all the time. You feel trapped."

The super-slow recovery for thousands in New Jersey is made all the more painful by the fact that state agencies are still sitting on $1.3 billion in federal recovery funds.

And the clock is ticking, as it has for six years.

The state of New Jersey has until 2022 to allocate and spend that balance. In total, the state received nearly $4.2 billion in a federal grant. It has spent just slightly more than $2.8 billion.

The purpose of that money is "intended to address unmet needs not satisfied by private insurance, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), or other sources."

Some programs funded by the grant money have doled out nearly all the cash allotted. But others have nearly all the money still unspent. 

The Benjamin Franklin Parkway celebrates its 100th birthday Friday evening. The birthday block-party takes place, yep you guessed it, on the parkway.

Parkway Soirée's festivites begin at 5 p.m., cutting the ceremonial birthday cake at Franklin Hall at the Franklin Institute. The celebration goes until 10 p.m. and will be filled with a night of 100 diffferent events, consisting of live entertainment, local food trucks, and several other family-friendly activities.

“The Benjamin Franklin Parkway connects us -- to art, culture, science, horticulture, education, and to each other,” Gail Harrity, chairperson for the Parkway 100 Committee said. “Parkway 100 is an unprecedented opportunity for us to celebrate those wonderful connections. The celebration is the result of an exceptional collaboration among the world-class museums and institutions that comprise the Parkway Museums District.”

Several museums around and along the parkway will be offering extended hours for the birthday celebration, featuring exhibits dedicated to the history of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. The Philadelphia Museum of Art is among those open late, displaying art related to the historic roadway.

Oct. 26, marks the date the Benjamin Franklin Parkway was first opened end-to-end.

Parkway Soirée concludes the end of a 14-month celebration, in honor of the parkway celebrating 100 years.

A strong storm is heading our way and it will hit our area on Saturday morning and afternoon. People around the New Jersey Coast should be prepared for flooding.

After a new pump was installed throughout some New Jersey towns, residents now fear the pump won't be able to handle all the rain expected this weekend. A major storm will bring strong winds and heavy rain throughout the day on Saturday and through the night.

The birds have flown across the pond and are gearing up for the big game on Sunday. But first, on Friday, the team spent sime time discussing "football" with some young kids.

A 9-year-old boy died Friday after collapsing in a hallway inside his Philadelphia school.

The third grade child fell ill at Hartranft Elementary School in the city's Kensington neighborhood during the morning hours, a spokesperson for the School District of Philadelphia said.

District officials aren't saying what led to the boy's death. He has yet to be publicly identified. They did send a letter home to parents and deployed a robocall to inform them of the incident.

Earlier, district officials said the boy was 8 years old, but later corrected his age to 9 years old.

The school will have counselors available for students and family from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. 

As several bombs were sent to top Democratic officials and celebrities over the last few days, officials have been called in to investigate. But who are the men and women responding to these bomb calls and making sure they don't detonate? NBC10's Deanna Durante gives us a look.

In Ocean City, New Jersey, business owners are tying down furniture and more as law enforcement readies to evacuate residents as a major coastal storm bears down on the coast.