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Deadly Wrong-Way Wreck Closes Route 1 in Del. for Hours

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A man driving the wrong way on State Route 1 in Delaware caused a wrong way wreck that closed the busy highway for hours Friday morning, Delaware State Police said.

The 29-year-old driver crashed his 2017 Kia Niro into a 2010 Kenworth tractor-trailer around 1:25 a.m. in the northbound lanes about 1 mile south of the U.S. 40 – Pulaski Highway interchange in Bear, police said.

The Kia driver, who wasn't wearing a seat belt, was thrown from his vehicle, which came to rest on the guardrail separating the northbound and southbound lanes, police said.

The man died at the scene. His identity was withheld pending notification of family. Police have yet to determine if impairment played a role in the crash.

The 34-year-old big rig driver tried to avoid the crash in the left hand lane but couldn't, police said.

The big rig driver wasn't injured.

The wreck left both directions of Route 1 closed for hours. Southbound traffic began moving again after about four hours while it took about six hours to clear the northbound lanes, police said.

Police asked anyone with information to call Delaware crime stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or submit a tip online.



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Chester County Sheriff Bunny Welsh Plans to Retire

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The first female sheriff from Chester County has announced her retirement. Sheriff Carolyn Bunny Welsh was the longest serving sheriff in Chester County. She is weighing her retirement plans and will announce them once they're finalized.



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Boom! Soaring Smokestack, Water Tower Blown Up in NJ

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Sometimes, progress requires blowing stuff up.

So it is Friday morning, where an enormous water tower and smokestack on a historic New Jersey site were imploded to make way for a new logistics center.

The 175-foot smokestack and 150-foot water tower in Bayonne at the former Military Ocean Terminal came down around 10 a.m. The show was dynamite.

The terminal site opened in 1942 and was turned over to the city in 1999. It is now being redeveloped into a complex that is expected to create 2,700 jobs.

Controlled Demolition, which handled iconic implosions like the Landmark Hotel in Las Vegas and the Kingdome in Seattle, will conduct Friday's exercise. 



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Fun Facts About the Holiday Tree Lighting at Winterfest

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The holiday season officially kicks off at Winterfest at the Blue Cross RiverRink along the Delaware River in Penn's Landing Friday night with the holiday tree lighting. 

Tracy Davidson, Lucy Bustamante, First Alert Traffic reporter Jessica Boyington and First Alert Weather meteorologist Bill Henley from the NBC10 morning Team will join PECO to light up the Bluetooth-controlled 40-foot Christmas tree with more than 15,000 LED light bulbs. On top of the tree sits a star that is 3 feet in diameter.

Friday night's free event, which runs from 6 to 9 p.m. also features music from The Voice's Jackie Verna and America's Got Talent star Bianca, other local performers and a fireworks finale.

Can't make it down to Winterfest? You can watch the tree lighting on NBC10 and on this page starting at 7 p.m.

Winterfest features the 25th season of the Blue Cross RiverRink, Philadelphia's largest outdoor ice rink at 200 feet long. It takes about 18,000 gallons of water to fill it up with ice. The rink is available for skating seven days a week through winter. You can also cozy up with warm drinks and fun in The Lodge.

For more information on Winterfest and all the holiday fun it brings, click here.



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Missing Woman's Body Found Following Sea Isle City Fire

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Authorities have found the body of an 89-year-old woman who went missing after a fire ripped through several homes in Sea Isle City, New Jersey.

Family members and law enforcement sources confirmed to NBC10 that Marie Zielinski died in the fire that broke out shortly before noon Thursday at 54th Street and Landis Avenue. The blaze also left two people injured as it spread to other properties.

Zielinski's body was found inside her apartment, Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland said.

The two injured people suffered burns and smoke inhalation. They were identified as a 56-year-old woman and a 60-year-old man.

The man has since been released from the hospital, but the woman was transferred to Cooper Medical Center for treatment.

When the fire erupted, responding firefighters could be seen dousing the flames as thick smoke poured into the air.

Three duplexes with a total of six units were destroyed or severely damaged. People working nearby ran to the scene, grabbed a ladder and helped rescue a man and woman from a first and second floor balcony. One of the rescuers then jumped to safety.

"We were able to get her to the ladder," Joseph Rice, one of the rescuers, told NBC10. "As soon as they got onto the ladder, started trying to come down, that's when the house kind of blew back with all the smoke and flames. The lady had to jump. We tried to catch her and the other gentleman jumped himself."

Firefighters eventually brought the flames under control.

Detectives from the Cape May County Prosecutor's Office; Sea Isle City Police Department; Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; and Cape May County and New Jersey State Fire Marshal's offices are all investigating the cause of the fire.

Anyone with information or photos or video of the fire is asked to call the prosecutor's office at 609-465-1135 or the SICPD at 609-2634311.

People can also submit anonymous tips through the Cape May County Sheriff's Tip Line at cmcsheriff.net.

Despite Opposition, Philly's Fair Workweek Bill Set to Pass

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NBC10 is one of 19 news organizations producing Broke in Philly, a collaborative reporting project on solutions to poverty and the city’s push towards economic justice. Follow us at @BrokeInPhilly.

They crammed into Philadelphia City Council chambers Thursday afternoon, carrying signs and rallying for a new bill that would guarantee thousands of hourly workers more predictable schedules and stable wages.

“I’m just one of 130,000 Philadelphians experiencing stress in our lives due to our work schedules," former Target employee Madison Marty said.

A single mother, Marty said she has been forced to borrow money and miss bill payments because of her inconsistent paychecks. 

"I was naive to conditions of the service industry," she said.

Marty hopes that Philadelphia will pass a fair workweek ordinance to regulate hourly workers' schedules, but not everyone is behind the idea.

The bill was first introduced over the summer by Councilwoman Helen Gym and seven co-sponsors. Business associations immediately raised concerns that it would hamper business development and, by extension, curb job growth.

“In the long run, it’s going to hurt the industry,” Ed Grose, executive director of the Greater Philadelphia Hotel Association, said.

On Thursday, Gym introduced several amendments aimed at creating a “strong compromise” that could have broader appeal among lawmakers, business leaders and advocates.

The “concessions” included new exemptions for employers to staff last-minute ticketed events and large banquets and added language allowing employees to voluntarily change their schedules.

Perhaps most significantly, however, language was removed from the original bill prohibiting under-scheduling, or the practice of not scheduling enough hours per employee. Gym removed that provision because she felt the bill as written provided sufficient worker protections, the councilwoman said.

“This is a city council that is dedicated to ending poverty and supporting working families,” she said. “This is a bill that will do that.”

According to 2015 U.S. Census data, at least a quarter of Philadelphia’s service employees work part time. Many of these retail and service industry workers frequently face unpredictable schedules that change as often as the seasons.

This has been the case for hotel housekeeper Earlene Bly, who is a 27-year veteran of the hospitality industry. Throughout her career, the 52-year-old has spent entire weeks waiting to be called in for work. Sometimes she would get notice the day before. Sometimes she would call her employer to make sure she still had a job.

The longest stretch she went without regular work was from the end of November to early March, she said. She received part-time unemployment pay during that period, but it was only half of her regular pay, Bly said.

“I took out loans, cashed in vacation time to pay rent,” she said.

But Grose countered that Bly’s experience is not necessarily the standard. While many hotels do slow down in winter months, the association found that several in Center City offered full benefits and paid a living wage, he said.

Recently, Philadelphia's hotel association asked a Center Center hotel to review its wage information for hourly workers, Grose said. The hotel, which Grose declined to name, found that it paid an average of $44,000 to its hourly employees, including benefits and additional perks like meals.

Grose said that is fairly typical of full-service hotels.

“We feel that we take care of our people,” he said.

To address the kind of insecurity experienced by Bly, fair workweek advocates want employers with more than 250 employees to provide a reasonable notice of schedules, at least 11 hours rest time between shifts, opportunities to work additional hours and provide for enforcement and penalties if an employer does not comply.

Philadelphia's bill would specifically apply to large chain businesses in the retail, food or hospitality sectors with at least 30 locations across the country or state.

Supporters argued that underemployment remains a persistent problem in Philadelphia, which has the highest poverty rate of the nation’s largest cities. A recent report by Hunger Free America found that food insecurity increased in the city by 22 percent from 2015 to 2017. Nearly 80 percent of residents experiencing hunger were working, according to the report.

“This part-time instability is a real cause,” Gym said. “If there is something we can do about it, we should take action.”

Detractors argued that forcing big employers to offer more hours could ultimately hurt job growth in the area. When the bill was first introduced over the summer, Philadelphia’s Chamber of Commerce called the legislation “yet another anti-growth, out-of-sync initiative.”

“Under the guise of improving worker flexibility, this ... legislation hurts the very industries where we are seeing growth — the very industries that have put Philadelphia on national and international business site selection lists and travel and tourism lists,” the Chamber of Commerce said in an emailed statement at the time.

The amendments introduced Thursday have not assuaged these fears.

"We still have concerns," a Chamber of Commerce spokesperson said. 

Part of the ongoing problem between city council and business associations is the state minimum wage, which stagnated 12 years ago at $7.25 under former Gov. Ed Rendell. A provision adopted at the time prohibited local municipalities from further making changes to their minimum wages. That power was given to the General Assembly.

As a result, Pennsylvania’s minimum wage has not budged. Meanwhile, New Jersey’s minimum wage increased to $8.44 and Delaware’s to $8.25.

“I consider it a poverty rate,” Gym said. “I can’t let that stop me.”

Philadelphia City Council will vote Dec. 6 on the fair workweek bill.



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Boil Water Advisory, Closed Schools in Yardley Area

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A boil water advisory is in effect for Pennsylvania American Water customers in Lower Makefield, Yardley Borough and portions of Falls Township. The water issues have caused the closure of the Pennsbury School District.

Officials with Pennsylvania American Water announced Thursday that water service to their Yardley-area customers has high turbidity levels of 1.7 ntu, above the regulatory standard. The high levels indicate an increased chance that the water might contain disease-causing organisms.

The water company cannot confirm when the advisory will be lifted, a spokesperson said.

“Turbidity has no health effects,” a spokesperson for Pennsylvania American Water wrote in a statement. “However, turbidity can interfere with disinfection and provide a medium for microbial growth. Turbidity may indicate the presence of disease-causing organisms.  These organisms include bacteria, viruses, and parasites, which can cause symptoms such nausea, cramps, diarrhea, and associated headaches.”

The spokesperson said changes in water flows to filters at the Pennsylvania American Water treatment plant caused a temporary spoke in turbidity in their combined filter effluent. They are currently investigating the cause of the issue.

The water company supplies water to eight of the 15 schools in the Pennsbury district, so the entire district and administrative offices are closed Friday, the district said.

All affected customers are advised to not drink their water without boiling it first. Bring the water to a boil, let it boil for one minute and then let it cool before using it or use bottled water.

Impacted customers should use boiled or bottled water for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes and preparing food until further notice.
Pennsylvania American Water will notify their customers when the issue is solved. They will also provide alternate water sources.

Water tankers are currently stationed at the following locations:

  • Yardley Makefield Fire Companies 105 South Main Street Yardley and 652 Stony Hill Road, Lower Makefield Twp
  • Big Oak Shopping Center 1641 Big Oak Road
  • Village Market 599 Washington Crossing Road, Lower Makefield Twp
  • Gas Light Village 85 Makefield Road, Falls Twp

For more information, visit the Pennsylvania American Water website or call their customer service center at 800-565-7292.

8(+1) Nights to Celebrate Hanukkah in Philly Region

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From spinning a dreidel to lighting the menorah to munching on latkes, there are plenty of ways to celebrate Hanukkah in style this year.

Hanukkah is the eight-day Festival of Lights that commemorates the Jewish uprising against the Greek-Syrian kingdom almost 2,200 years ago, and is meant to symbolize resistance and triumph over oppression. This year, it begins at sundown Sunday, with families gathering to exchange gifts and to light the first nightly candle — there are eight, in reference to a historic miracle of the oil in the temple lasting eight nights.

In and around the Philadelphia area, games, festivals and menorah lightings mark all eight nights (and an extra parade night). NBC10's compiled your guide to the Festival of Lights this season.

The season kicks off before the holiday even begins with Lubavitch Philadelphia’s Car Menorah Parade on the Parkway. The parade featuring more than 200 cars topped with menorahs starts at 7 p.m. Saturday at Eakins Oval on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Filling the street with light, music and holiday fun, the parade ends with a celebration at Independence Mall.

On the first night, Sunday, Dec. 2, locals are welcome to enjoy drinks, latkes and doughnuts at the Betsy Ross House, which is partnering with Old City Jewish Arts Center, for a community menorah lighting at 4:30 p.m. If you’re closer to Jersey, maybe you’d rather see the SJ Car Menorah Parade, which starts at 4 p.m. at the Chabad Center. Or maybe you’d prefer a menorah lighting and gelt drop, complete with latkes, hot cocoa and music in Conshohocken’s Mary Wood Park, at 5:30 p.m. 

On the second night, Dec. 3, the familiar lights of Boathouse Row will glow white and blue in the shape of a menorah. Sponsored by community partners, the celebration runs from 6 to 7 p.m. and is open to the public. If you can't make it to the special event, no worries — the row will be lit for Hanukkah throughout the holiday.

On the third night, Dec. 4, several Philly organizations will host menorah lightings — Center City Kehillah is hosting a candle lighting in Rittenhouse Square at 5:15 p.m., Chabad of Lafayette Hill is lighting a giant “Menorah of Warmth” at their Chanukah at the Plymouth Meeting Mall, and the Jewish community in Fairmount is lighting their grand public menorah at the stairs of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

On the fourth night, Dec. 5, the Please Touch Museum opens for Hanukkah First Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. – they’ll have oil (get it) and water paintings, a teaching kitchen, dreidel games and a parade. For more children’s events, jkidphilly and the Chabad Lubavitch of Doylestown are joining the Doylestown Bookshop at 6:30 p.m. for an interactive Hanukkah storytime featuring books and cookies. 

On the fifth night, Dec. 6, Chabad of the Shore presents “Chanukah on Ice” at Pier Village in Long Branch, New Jersey, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. They’ll serve jelly doughnuts and latkes before the giant menorah lighting. 

On the sixth night, Dec. 7, Philly friends can enjoy dreidel games, latkes, holiday crafts and the Electrical Spectacle light show as part of Hanukkah at Franklin Square in Philadelphia: it’s from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., although the light show runs nightly through Dec. 31. 

On the seventh night, Dec. 8, hit the rink at the Flyers Skate Zone in Voorhees, New Jersey, with yet another Chanukah on Ice from 7 to 9 p.m. The rink promises a giant carved-ice menorah, hot latkes and doughnuts, crafts and a mix of contemporary and classic Jewish songs. On the same night, jkidphilly invites families to a free Rick Recht concert in Blue Bell from 5:30 to 7 p.m. 

On the eighth night, Dec 9, Elmwood Park Zoo presents a Hanukkah celebration from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Later in the evening, Philly Improv Theater offers its second night of the Philly Hanukkah Special (performances are Dec. 2 as well, 9 p.m. both nights) – with a different take every performance, improvisers will reenact the Hanukkah miracle with a touch of Philly flair.

And even post-Hanukkah, there are a few highlights to look forward to before the year ends. The Gershman Y presents the Moo Shu Jew Show Dec. 24, a night of comedy and entertainment (and Chinese food), while Dec. 25 offers "Being [___] at Christmas," a full day of activities at the Museum for American Jewish History.



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NBC10 Ranked #1 in November 2018 Ratings Period

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For the first time in a major sweep period, NBC10 finished #1 in early morning, early evening and late news dayparts.

NBC10 News Today from 4AM to 6AM, ranked #1 for early morning news among Adults 25-54; NBC10 News at 4PM tied for #1 among Adults 25-54; NBC10 News at 11PM ranked as the #1 late news in the time period among Adults 25-54.

PHILADELPHIA (November 26, 2018) — NBC10 / WCAU closed out the November 2018 sweep period as the #1 watched station in Philadelphia for local news across several time periods, according to Nielsen. NBC10 News Today at 4AM, 4:30AM, 5AM and 5:30AM, were the most-watched early morning local newscasts among Adults 25 to 54. In addition, NBC10 News at 4PM tied for #1 and NBC10 News at 11PM ranked as the #1 late newscast Monday through Sunday among Adults 25-54. NBC10 ranked #1 in primetime Monday through Sunday and Sunday Night Football was the #1 prime program among Adults 25-54.

"Viewers throughout Greater Philadelphia have made NBC10 their station of choice for early morning, afternoon and late news,” said Ric Harris, President and General Manager of NBC10 and Telemundo62. “From groundbreaking investigations and exclusives, to multiplatform storytelling and unparalleled investment in technology, our performance reflects the hard work and passion our team delivers to our audience every day.”

Among the big stories that WCAU covered during the November sweeps period was NBC10 anchor Jim Rosenfield’s investigation about sick veterans from military burn pits. Also, NBC10 Reporter Cydney Long uncovered the Go Fund Me scam that made national headlines was all a hoax. NBC10 Investigator George Spencer revealed an increase in Philadelphia’s “Scoop and Runs” where police transport gunshot victims to hospitals in their patrol cars to help save their lives.

In addition to NBC10’s successful ratings during the November sweeps period, the station has continued to experience a trend of consistent growth among its viewership in the competitive Philadelphia media market.

Highlights of the November 2018 ratings period include:

NBC10 LOCAL NEWS

  • NBC10 News Today was the #1 early morning news at 4AM, 4:30AM, and 5AM for Adults 25-54 with a rating of 0.8.
  • NBC10 News at 4PM was tied for #1 for that time period for Adults 25-54 with a rating of 1.1.
  • NBC10 News at 11PM was the #1 late news for that time period for Adults 25-54 with a rating of 1.9.
  • NBC10 News at 4PM grew 10 percent among Adults 25-54 from November 2017

NBC10 DAYTIME / PRIMETIME (among Adults 25-54)

  • NBC News’ TODAY tied for #1 from 7AM to 9AM
  • Ellen ranked #1 from 3PM to 4PM
  • NBC10 ranked #1 in primetime Monday through Sunday
  • Sunday Night Football was the #1 prime program
  • Manifest was the #1 drama on Monday night at 10PM
  • This Is Us and New Amsterdam were the #1 dramas on Tuesday night at 9PM and 10PM, respectively

Source: The Nielsen Company; Live/Same Day ratings, November 2018 sweep (October 25-November 21, 2018)

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First Alert Weather: Warmer Temps on the Way

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Friday night's rain has moved out and there's warmer temperatures on the way! What more could we ask for ahead of our weekend? NBC10 First Alert meteorologist Steve Sosna has all the details you need.

2 Women Spit, Attack Wawa Customer in NJ, Police Say

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Two women were arrested after attacking a female customer inside a Wawa on Nov. 17 in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.

Destiny Davis, a 19-year-old from Camden, stirred trouble after starting a verbal argument with another shopper, according to a video shared on social media. As the two women argued, Diamond Howard, an 18-year-old from Camden, climbed onto the counter and spat on the victim.

Howard then joined in on the shouting match.

The incident soon turned physical as Davis shoved the victim to the ground and punched her numerous times until bystanders and employees separated the two, according to the video.

In the video, the victim can be heard asking for an ambulance. Police said she was rushed to a nearby hospital. 

"Y'all some clowns for that," said the person who posted a video of the fight. 

Police arrested both Davis and Howard for disorderly conduct. Davis was charged with aggravated assault and Howard for simple assault. 



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Massive Data Breach Hits Marriott

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If you've stayed in a Marriott Hotel in the last four years, your information could have been compromised. A massive data breach hit the company and as many as 500 million guests could be victims.

Christmas Tree Ready to be Lit at Penn's Landing

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If you don't have plans Friday night, make sure you head down to the Blue Cross River Rink! The Christmas tree there will light up on Friday night while you ice skate, drink hot chocolate, and sit by the fire.

$50 Million Donated to Opioid Epidemic

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An unprecedented $50 million has been donated toward efforts to help the opioid epidemic, and it's all starting here in Pennsylvania.

ICE Threatens 'Likely Increase' in Immigration Raids in NJ

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Federal agents with Immigration and Customs Enforcement since April have conducted at least three   major  raids across New Jersey, arresting nearly 190 people suspected of being undocumented immigrants.

That followed a 12-month period during which ICE's Newark, New Jersey, field office increased its arrest rate 42 percent during fiscal year 2017, according to an analysis by the Pew Research Center.

Now, a day after New Jersey's attorney general announced new rules restricting local law enforcement officers' interaction with immigration agents, ICE is threatening even more raids.

A spokesman for the Newark office said in a statement Friday to NBC Philadelphia that New Jersey should expect increased arrests because of the new rules.

"The probability is that at large arrests and worksite enforcement operations, which already exist, will likely increase due to the fact that ICE ERO will no longer have the cooperation of the jails related to immigration enforcement," ICE spokesman Emilio Dabul said in an email.

He added that since the agency's "highest priority is public safety and enforcing immigration laws, we must pursue that to the best extent possible, which will likely involve more at large arrests and worksite enforcement operations."

The threat is apparently in response to state Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal's "Immigrant Trust Directive" announced Thursday. It limits the type of voluntary assistance that law enforcement agencies provide to immigration authorities, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

The new rules are meant to strengthen the trust between local law enforcement and immigrants in the state, Grewal said.

New Jersey has one of the highest undocumented immigrant populations in the nation, with an estimated 500,000 people living without legal citizenship as of 2014, according to the Pew Research Center.

The new rules, the attorney general said, will encourage immigrants to come forward when crimes are committed.

"With this directive, we hope to draw immigrants out of the shadows and into our communities. We hope to create an environment where residents feel safe around our officers, whether they're reporting a crime or simply striking up a conversation," he said.

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement official initially criticized the new directive.

"The New Jersey Attorney General's decision to further limit law enforcement's ability to cooperate with ICE undermines public safety and hinders ICE from performing its federally-mandated mission," ICE Deputy Director Matthew Albence said in a statement.

"Ultimately, this directive shields certain criminal aliens, creating a state-sanctioned haven for those seeking to evade federal authorities, all at the expense of the safety and security of the very people the NJ Attorney General is charged with protecting," Albence added.

Though Grewal emphasized that the new policies will not make New Jersey a so-called sanctuary state for undocumented individuals who commit crimes, the change does mimic actions by other cities and states that have moved to limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement agents since President Donald Trump took office.

Police departments and corrections officers will not be allowed to hold those arrested for minor offenses past their original release dates, even if ICE submits an immigration detainer request.

Agencies will still be allowed to notify ICE of inmates' pending release if they have committed a serious crime like murder, rape, arson, assault or domestic violence, but officers will only be allowed to keep those inmates in custody until 11:59 p.m. the day of their scheduled release.

Unless granted permission by the state attorney general, however, law enforcement agencies are also prevented from entering into or renewing Section 287(g) agreements with federal authorities, which allow state local agencies to enforce federal civil immigration laws.

Officers also cannot stop, question, arrest, search, or detain a person simply because they believe that person may be undocumented.

Officers are also barred from asking people about their immigration status unless doing so is necessary while investigating a serious crime.

The directive goes into effect March 15, 2019.



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Clear the Shelters: Help Peach the Pup

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How can you say no to such a cute little pup? Peach is looking for a loving home. She has been with a foster family and is comforable living with other pets. Providence Animal Center is also hosting a "pup up" adoption event at the King of Prussia Mall.



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Weekend Changes to SEPTA's Warminster Line

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Users along a portion of SEPTA's Warminster Regional Rail Line will see their service interrupted over the weekend as shuttle buses replace the train.

The buses will serve riders between the Warminster and Glenside stations on both Saturday and Sunday due to a track renewal project shutting down train service. Departure times for the buses will differ from the regularly scheduled train times.

Here is how the buses will operate for those traveling into Center City:

With the exception of the bus replacing train No. 477 - which will depart at the train's regularly scheduled time - the shuttles will be leaving Warminster Station 10 minutes earlier than regularly scheduled trains. The buses leaving from the Warminster station will make stops at the Hatboro, Willow Grove, Crestmont, Roslyn, Ardsley and Glenside stations.

At the Glenside station, riders will be able to leave the buses and board regularly scheduled trains to get to Center City. The only train with a departure time different than the regularly scheduled time will be train No. 477, which leaves Glenside Station 10 minutes later than normal.

For those leaving Center City, the buses will operate as follows:

Trains leaving Center City will depart at their regular times, but the schedule changes once they get to Glenside Station. The only exception will be train No. 478, which will leave Center City 10 minutes later than normal.

At Glenside, train riders will transfer onto the shuttle buses, which will be making stops Ardsley, Roslyn, Crestmont, Willow Grove and Hatboro stations before ending at Warminster Station.

Buses will arrive at Warminster Station later than the regularly scheduled trains would.

You can download the modified weekend schedule here.



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165 Small Rescue Dogs Airlifted to Delaware

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More than 100 rescued dogs will call the greater Delaware area home after they were flown in on an airplane from Arizona.

The plane carrying 165 pups touched ground at the Wilmington Newcastle Airport Saturday ahead of a two-day adoption event, which will take place Dec. 8 and 9.

More than 1,000 animals will be up for adoption at the Delaware State Fairgrounds in Harrington, Delaware.

Airlifted from Phoenix, these at-risk pups will be part of the Brandywine Valley Second Chance Program's Mega Adoption Event.

With local shelters overcrowded in the Southwest, these dogs will be medically evaluated, prepared for adoption and made ready to take home by families in attendance. 

This flight marks the 13th time BVSCP has teamed up with Wings of Rescue, saving more than 1,000 lives together.

Founded in 1929, the BVSCP is the first open admission, no-kill shelter in Pennsylvania and Delaware. 



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3 Bodies Found in North Philadelphia House, Police Say

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Three bodies were found in a North Philadelphia home Saturday night, Philadelphia police said.

Two of the victims were found dead in the basement and one was discovered on the second floor of a house near 20th and Venango streets in the Tioga/Nicetown neighborhood, police said.

There was no sign of forced entry, but the home appeared to have been ransacked, officials said. No weapons were recovered at the scene.

This story is developing. Please check back for updates.



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Woman Recalls President George Bush Visit to Cheltenham High School

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It was a greeting she would never forget. A local woman shares her incredible moment with the late president almost 30 years ago.



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