Zaahir wants to become an FBI agent one day, but a career in law enforcement isn't his only dream. He also wants to learn to sing. We took him to Temple University for a lesson.
Wednesday's Child: Zaahir
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Place Your Bets! SugarHouse Casino's Sportsbook Officially Open
After a test run this week, SugarHouse Casino officially opened its sports betting program at the Fishtown gambling house on Saturday morning. Bettors were thrilled they didn't have to travel to another state to make a wager on their favorite sports franchise.
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Eagles Nest West: Philly Fans Hyped in LA
Philadelphia Eagles fans are hoping for a win against the Rams and some fans took a flight to the left coast to support the team.
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Suspect Pins Philly Officer Between U-Haul and Patrol Car
A man behind the wheel of a stolen rental truck pinned a Philadelphia police officer between the vehicle and a patrol car in an attempt to flee police custody Saturday night.
The violent confrontation happened around 7:30 p.m. at Sedgely and Ridge avenues in Philadelphia's Strawberry Mansion neighborhood.
Police at the scene said a female officer and her partner were investigating a U-Haul truck that was reported stolen. When the officers approached the truck and asked the driver to roll down the window, police say he gunned the engine and pinned one officer against the police cruiser.
The man then jumped out of the truck and ran away. The pinned officer's partner got into the truck and was able to reverse the vehicle so she could be freed.
Additional officers quickly descended on the area and were able to track down the suspect. He was taken into custody.
The injured officer was loaded into an ambulance and rushed to Temple University Hospital. She was alert and talking. Police said she is listed in stable condition and is expected to be OK.
Police continue to investigate the incident, which happened right outside the Sedgely Plaza shopping center.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Photo Credit: NBC10/Brandon Hudson
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The Most Read Stories of 2018
From a tragic mid-flight death to trick-or-treat gunfire, here are our 10 most-read stories of the last year.
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Confronting Hair Loss in Women
Hair loss is an issue often associated with men, but baldness affects women as well. Causes of hair loss vary and largely involve genetics, but there are now many new procedures that can help without making people go under the knife.
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How Trump Tax Plan Might Impact You
Most of President Donald Trump’s tax plan goes into effect Jan 1, 2019. Under the plan, corporations did well, but for individuals, results will be mixed. People who are filing taxes under the standard deduction will likely be winners, but others, including people in New Jersey, get the short end of the stick.
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Man Accused of Killing Girlfriend Near Their Newborn
Police are searching for a man accused of shooting his girlfriend who was found dead near their newborn daughter inside a home in Philadelphia’s East Germantown neighborhood.
Police responded to a report of a person with a gun at a home on the 6300 block of North Woodstock Street around 4 a.m. Friday.
When they arrived they found Isis Williams, 24, of Upper Darby, suffering from a gunshot wound to the left side of the head in a second floor bedroom. Her five-day-old daughter was only a few feet away from her. The baby was not harmed but Williams was pronounced dead at the scene.
Bruce Thomas, Williams’ neighbor, told NBC10 he heard shots being fired inside the home.
“It just sounded like a nail gun,” Thomas said. “Like someone was doing work.”
Police found a bullet hole that pierced the front left window of the home. They later identified Tyrese Lynch, 33, as the suspect in Williams’ death. Lynch was Williams’ boyfriend and the father of her baby. He lived with Williams but wasn’t inside the home when police arrived, investigators said.
Melvina Hall, a neighbor, told NBC10 Williams and Lynch had moved into the home recently. She said she heard the two arguing inside the house a few days ago.
“It sounded like he was cursing her out,” Hall said.
Lynch is considered armed and dangerous. If you have any information on his whereabouts, please call Philadelphia Police.
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Wawa Hazmat Spill Didn't Contaminate Food, Officials Say
A hazardous materials spill at a Wawa dairy plant in Delaware County on Monday, Dec. 17, 2018, did not contaminate any food products, officials said. No one was injured and no evacuations were needed.
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Food Safe After Wawa Hazmat Spill, Officials Say
A hazardous material spill at a Wawa dairy plant in Delaware County did not contaminate any food products, officials said.
The spill happened around 2:30 a.m. at a Middletown Township plant on the 1300 block of West Baltimore Pike and involved cleaning chemicals spilling into a containment unit, Rocky Run Fire Company Chief Bill Cairns said.
"There are no hazards to any of the foods or any contamination at all," Cairns said. "This is just simply a cleaning chemical that is used to sanitize all the containers that they process the milk through."
There spill caused no injuries and forced no evacuations, though the Delaware County hazmat team was on the scene containing the leak, Cairns added.
Photo Credit: NBC10
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Police Seek Man Suspected of Killing Woman Next to Newborn
Isis Williams, a 24-year old woman, was found with a gunshot wound to the head in her East Germantown home. Her 5-day-old baby was a few feet away from her. Police suspect her boyfriend and father to her newborn baby Tyrese Lynch. Lynch was not in the home at the time Williams was discovered, and authorities are currently looking for him.
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Firefighters, City of Philadelphia Meet, Talk Cancer Claims
Firefighters with cancer diagnoses in recent years have had to go to court over claims made for medical benefits and financial support from the City of Philadelphia. Following an NBC10 Investigators report in November, firefighters' union officials and members of Mayor Kenney's adminstration met to discuss the process of vetting cancer claims. Both sides said the meetings were fruitful. Another meeting is scheduled for January.
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Free Parking Week Begins in Camden
Camden will start its annual free meter parking throughout the city on Monday. The city’s intention is to boost shopping and visits to Camden. The free parking will end on January 2nd.
Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Girl's Dream Lives on After Cancer Death
Jillian Massey had a dream: to make sure every child that was hospitalized during the holidays and beyond had a gift. She came up with the idea during the many days she spent battling cancer at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. And though Jillian died at only 5 years old in 2017, her legacy lives on through the Sassy Massey Smiles Foundation, which continues to collect toys for kids in area hospitals.
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Holland Tunnel Wreaths to Move After Voters Call for Change
The Port Authority will move the Christmas wreaths on the Holland Tunnel after a majority of commuters voted for change in an online poll.
More than 80 percent of the 21,500 votes the agency received were in favor of moving an A-shaped wreath to the letter "A" — and completely removing an O-shaped wreath, Port Authority Executive Director Rick Cotton said at press conference Monday afternoon.
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“As you know, a commuter made the suggestion a little over a week ago that the holiday decorations ought to be moved into different positions," Cotton said.
"...[W]e’re delighted to have responded, we’re delighted to have listened, and we’re delighted to have made that change,” he added.
The O-shaped wreath will be "repurposed" and moved to the Journal Square PATH station, Cotton said.
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The Port Authority conducted a survey asking people to choose the wreath placement they felt was most optimal after commuter Cory Windelspecht started a petition to move a Christmas tree wreath that’s shaped like an “A” from the “N” on the Holland Tunnel sign to the “A.”
The wreath’s placement on a dissimilar letter “triggers anyone with the slightest hint of OCD every time they enter the city,” the petition said, adding that it’s “unsightly and ruins the holiday festivities for people to enjoy on such a great piece of architecture.”
“You’ve obviously put the wreath over the ‘O’ and another wreath over the ‘U’ cause it’s kind of ‘O’ shaped, but with the tree, you didn’t give a flying f--- because you put the A-shaped tree over the N,” Windelspecht told NJ.com.
Windelspecht started a petition that has amassed over 2,800 signatures.
Even Budweiser has joined in the debate. The company tweeted a picture of its Newark brewery supporting Windelspecht. The picture shows a wreath over the "U" and a tree over the "E" in Budweiser.
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The Port Authority's poll offered four options:
- Leave the decorations as they are
- Move the tree to hang over the “A” in the word “HOLLAND”
- Move the tree to hang over the “A” and remove the second wreath that’s now over the “U” in the world “TUNNEL”
- Add a tree to hang over the “A”, but keep and adjust the existing tree to make the decorations symmetrical
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Dad Accused of Killing Girlfriend Next to Newborn Surrenders
A new father wanted for fatally shooting his girlfriend as she sat feet away from their 5-day-old child is now in police custody.
Tyrese Lynch, 33, turned himself into Philadelphia police on Monday, police said. He's accused of shooting his girlfriend, Isis Williams, inside a bedroom of a Germantown home on Friday.
Williams was shot in the head and died in the bedroom. The couple's newborn daughter was only a few feet away from her. The baby was not injured.
Police found a bullet hole that pierced the front left window of the home.
Melvina Hall, a neighbor, told NBC10 Williams and Lynch had recently moved into the home along the 6300 block of N. Woodstock Street. She said she heard the two arguing inside the house a few days ago.
"It sounded like he was cursing her out," Hall said.
Police have not released a motive for the shooting.
Williams' family and friends are expected to hold a vigil in her memory on Monday evening.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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Things to Do In and Around Philly Dec. 14-16
Philadelphia and its surrounding counties always have something going on. Whether it’s a holiday house tour, ice skating, light show or breakfast with Santa, this area is full of holiday fun every weekend. We’ve found the top (affordable) choices of what to do this weekend, Dec. 14-16, in Philly and down the shore.
What: Philly Holiday Festival
The holiday season fun kicks off this weekend with classic holiday attractions held throughout the city.
Where: Various locations
When: through Jan. 1
Cost: Varies
What: 45th Annual Christmas Candlelight House Tour
Take this self-guided walking tour through Cape May’s featured homes, inns, churches and hotels superbly decorated for the holidays.
Where: Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts and Humanities, 1048 Washington Street, Cape May, New Jersey
When: Saturday, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $35
What: Christmas Village in Philadelphia
Experience this authentic open-air European Christmas Market right in Center City. There are more than 80 vendors selling crafts, clothing, food and more.
Where: Love Park, 15th and JFK, Philadelphia
When: through Dec. 24
Cost: Free to attend
What: Breakfast with Santa
Enjoy breakfast and story time with Mr. and Mrs. Claus.
Where: Cape May Ferry Terminal, 1200 Lincoln Blvd., North Cape May, New Jersey
When: Saturday, from 9 a.m. to noon
Cost: $23 for adults, $13 for children, children under 2 are free
What: Christmas in Peddler’s Village
This holiday fest kicks off when Santa turns on the holiday lights to officially begin the holiday season. Enjoy festive holiday lights, food, visits with Santa and plenty of shopping opportunities throughout the season.
Where: Peddler’s Village, 2400 Street Road, New Hope, Pennsylvania
When: through Jan. 5
Cost: Free
What: Comcast Holiday Spectacular
This holiday tradition continues in the lobby of the Comcast Center with the super high-resolution LED holiday display. Watch the Pennsylvania Ballet’s The Nutcracker, a sleigh ride through the city and enjoy a sing-along.
Where: Comcast Center, 1701 JFK Boulevard, Philadelphia
When: through Jan. 1
Cost: Free
What: A Longwood Christmas
Thousands of poinsettias, Christmas trees, flowers and lights fill the indoor garden for the holidays. Plus, seasonal music and the fountain dance outdoors.
Where: Longwood Gardens, 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
When: Through Jan. 6
Cost: Varies
What: Holiday Garden Railway at Morris Arboretum
This model train set offers 12 rail lines, seven loops and tunnels, two cable cars and nine bridges, all lit up for the holidays.
Where: Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania, 100 E. Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia
When: through Dec. 31
Cost: Free with admission
What: Macy’s Christmas Light Show
This free show of dancing lights and music in the Grand Court of the historic Wanamaker building (now Macy’s) has been a holiday favorite for years.
Where: Macy’s, 1300 Market Street, Philadelphia
When: through Dec. 31
Cost: Free
What: Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest
When the weather gets chilly, head to rink for some ice skating, fire pits, food, drinks, an arcade and more.
Where: Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest, 101 S. Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia
When: through March 3, from 1 to 11 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 1 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Sunday
Cost: Free for general admission, $4 skating admission, $10 skate rentals
Photo Credit: R. Kennedy / Visit Philly
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First Responders Lean on Community After Fire
A family of dedicated volunteer first responders in Toms River, New Jersey, is now in need of help themselves after they lost everything to a fire. But their community has rallied around them.
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1 in 5 Lights at Philly City Hall Soon to be Solar-Powered
A solar array large enough to power 22 percent of the entire City of Philadelphia's governmental electricity needs is in the works, and will get the sign-off by Mayor Jim Kenney.
The deal is one of the biggest between an American city and a clean-energy provider, officials said.
The solar panels will be built on open space in Adams County in south central Pennsylvania. The city sign a 20-year power purchase agreement with a Radnor-based company called Community Energy Solar.
The project will easily be the largest solar array in the state.
"It'll be seven times as large," Community Energy Solar CEO Brent Alderfer said.
Alderfer, a native of Montgomery County who spent 18 years in Colorado, including a stint on that state's energy commission, co-founded the clean energy company in 1999.
He said the company began working in wind energy, but entered the solar sector in recent years.
Some more facts about the landmark deal:
- The 70-megawatt solar array will be built in Straban Township, right outside historic Gettysburg. It will dwarf the next largest solar array in Pennsylvania, which is 12 megawatts.
- The City of Philadelphia will enter into an agreement through the Philadelphia Energy Authority, which will purchase enough electricity to make up 22 percent of the city's annual needs.
- The deal is officially with Adams Solar LLC, which will be a subsidiary of Community Energy Solar. The city will enter into a fixed rate, which all sides are hailing as a way to save money over the course of a 20-year agreement as more traditional energy providers are expected to see prices rise in the decades ahead.
- Adams Solar has promised to meet all city diversity hiring requirements. In light of concerns by some city lawmakers that it would be difficult to meet those standards using only Adams County residents, the company and city officials have said workers would come in part from outside the county, which is about 100 miles west of Philadelphia.
Photo Credit: Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images
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Gunman Shoots, Kills Plumber in Colwyn
Loved ones are mourning a local plumber who was found shot to death in Colwyn, Delaware County.
Frank Powell, an employee with P&R Plumbing, was on the 200 block of Francis Street around 6 p.m. Sunday when a gunman fired at least two shots. Powell was found dead near his work van a short time later.
“I think you’re a coward just to walk up and shoot somebody in the head,” Colwyn Mayor Maurice Clark said. “A guy like Frank. Frank weighed about 105 pounds. Why do you shoot a guy in the head twice?”
Powell, of Sharon Hill, wasn’t married and had no children. He was known throughout the neighborhood as someone who would fix things for anyone who asked.
“He just worked for me on Saturday,” Clark said. “Stood right here Saturday night and dead Sunday.”
Police have revealed little information on the murder. Clark told NBC10 he believes Powell was targeted though he’s not sure why.
“I can’t make any sense of it at all,” he said.
A vigil for Powell will be held Monday night. If you have any information on the shooting, please call Colwyn Police.
Photo Credit: NBC10/Family Photo
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