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SEPTA Canceling Paoli/Thorndale Trains Due to Expected Freezing Temps

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Expected freezing temperatures have caused SEPTA to modify service along the Paoli/Thorndale line Monday.

Certain Express trains will add extra stops to their routes into and out of Center City to make up for cancelled trains that would usually depart from Bryn Mawr and Jefferson stations, SEPTA announced Sunday. Those Express trains will stop at all stations.

Into Center City:

The following trains usually leaving from Bryn Mawr station into Center City will be cancelled: trains No. 522, 504, 5728, 5226 and 5716.

Riders who usually take these trains can hop aboard the following Express trains: trains No. 5714, 9524, 9530, 9538 and 9542.

Out of Center City:

The following trains usually leaving from Jefferson station toward Malvern and Thorndale will be cancelled: trains No. 9543, 2555, 9563 and 567

People looking for alternatives to these trains can catch the following Express trains from Suburban station: trains No. 541, 545, 9559, 1565, 8569

Monday's temperatures are expected to drop into the single digits as an Arctic blast and powerful winds sweep into greater Philadelphia starting Sunday afternoon. The wind chill Monday will remain well below zero all day, but it will feel more like 10 to 20 degrees below zero.

SEPTA says people should also expect 15-minute delays due to the extra Express train stops.

For the full list of departure times, you can check the SEPTA website.



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Flames Engulf 4-Story Building in Old City

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People had to be evacuated when a fire broke out in a four-story building in Old City Sunday morning.

Philly’s ‘Restaurant Week’ Continues

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Irene Levy Baker, author of “Unique Eats and Eateries of Philadelphia,” gives advice on how to navigate Philly’s “Restaurant Week.”

Super Blood Wolf Moon Lights Up the Sky

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Look up! The Super Blood Wolf Moon is here!

This lunar phenomenon with a quirky name is visible Sunday night across the country, for those without cloud cover, including the Philadelphia area.

It's an unmissable event for American stargazers, since it's the only lunar eclipse that will be seen over the United States all year, according to Caltech's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, a NASA partner.

"Super blood moon" is a term given to lunar eclipses that occur when the moon is at its closest to Earth, making it appear bigger in the sky — a "super moon." And during a lunar eclipse, when the moon is in the Earth's shadow, it turns red. That's because it's mostly red light that bends around the Earth, while blue light is scattered by the atmosphere, making it appear blue.

Last January, a Super Blue Blood Moon captivated people across the country. That one got the "blue moon" moniker because it was the second full moon of the month, a rare occurrence that gave us the phrase "once in a blue moon."

Sunday's moon is the first of January, and it's referred to as a wolf moon because of Native American folklore, according to Space.com. Each month's full moon had a name, and January's came from the packs of wolves that would howl outside Algonquin villages. Other full moon names include the worm moon (March) strawberry moon (June), and harvest moon (September).

Viewing this weekend's Super Wolf Blood Moon might require a later bedtime.

The moon will begin to darken at 9:36 p.m. ET, but it will dramatically change color about an hour later, at 10:33 p.m. ET, when it moves into the darkest part of Earth's shadow, called the umbra, according to JPL. That's what's called a total eclipse. Because the moon is closer to Earth, it may appear darker than in other lunar eclipses.

That phase of the eclipse lasts until 1:50 a.m. ET, and the moon will completely exit the penumbra, the Earth's partial shadow, by 2:48 ET.

After that, it'll be a long wait for the next lunar eclipse that will be visible in North America. It's coming on July 5, 2020, according to NASA, and it will only be a partial eclipse. The next total lunar eclipse is coming to our skies on May 26, 2021.

Philly Region Honors Life and Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

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Despite the dangerously cold temperatures, volunteers throughout the area still plan on taking part in a day of service on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. We take a look at how the region is honoring the legendary civil rights leader.



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Sinkhole Exposes Controversial Pipeline in Chester County

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A sinkhole exposed a controversial pipeline in Chester County Sunday.

Chester County 911 officials were notified around 4:30 p.m. of a sinkhole on a property on the 400 block of Lisa Drive in West Whiteland Township.

West Whiteland Township Police responded and found a 5-feet-wide and 10-feet-deep sinkhole at the location. Police say the sinkhole was a result of failure of a water drainage system associated with the pipeline. Sunoco representatives were also at the location.

Officials say the sinkhole left the pipeline exposed but undamaged.

“At no time during the incident was there any impact to public safety, no evacuations were ordered, and no injuries reported. The incident has been closed, however, Sunoco and the PUC will continue to investigate,” Bill Turner, Deputy Director for Emergency Management, Chester County Department of Emergency Services, said.

The Mariner East 1, 2 and 2X pipelines have sparked outrage, controversy and an investigation over the past two years.

They were created to funnel natural gas from western Pennsylvania to the Marcus Hook refinery in Delaware County. From there, the gas would be transported to Ohio and West Virginia.

Natural gas liquid includes propane, ethane, butane and natural gasoline that can be used for heating, cooking and filling up motor vehicle gas tanks.

Construction of the multi-billion dollar pipelines has been fraught from the beginning. Since their inception, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has issued more than 80 violation notices to Sunoco and collected more than $13 million in penalties, according to Gov. Tom Wolf's office. This included enforcing a one-month shutdown and setting guidelines to alert nearby public and private water suppliers prior to pipeline construction.

Despite these efforts, accidents continued to happen.

Last year, a leak in Delaware County caused thousands of gallons of drilling mud to flow into Chester Creek in Middletown Township, Pennsylvania.
The mud, which consisted of potable water and non-toxic bentonite clay, entered a tributary of the creek near the pipeline.

Later, a judge granted an injunction to halt construction in West Goshen Township after officials accused Sunoco Pipeline LP of violating a settlement agreement. A spokesperson for West Goshen claimed Sunoco started construction to install and operate the pipeline near Greenhill and Boot roads without notifying local officials.

The parent company, Energy Transfer LP of Dallas, Texas, said it was "surprised" to learn of the investigation and "vehemently" denied any wrongdoing in an emailed statement.

"We are confident that we have not acted to violate any criminal laws in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and we are committed to aggressively defending ourselves against these baseless allegations," the statement said.

In December of 2018, an investigation focusing on the past and future construction of the three pipelines began. Seth Weber, a former federal prosecutor who served for 26 years as Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, will act as special prosecutor over the investigation.

Potential charges could include causing or risking a catastrophe, criminal mischief, environmental crimes and corrupt organizations, according to Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan, who welcomed Weber's involvement in the investigation.

Fire Destroys Old City Building and History

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History was lost after a day-long fire destroyed a building in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood, displacing seven people.

Dangerously Cold Conditions Outside

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A deep freeze has settled over the region. Strong winds are making it feel below zero and there's a health threat for anyone who ventures outside.


Deep Freeze Turns Dangerous as Winds Whip Neighborhoods

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Temperatures dropped off of an icy cliff Monday plummeting the Philadelphia region into a deep freeze that was only made worse by strong wind gusts.

The wind is exacerbating the Arctic weather making the air feel between -10 to -20 degrees Fahrenheit ushering in concerns about hypothermia and frostbite.

A First Alert remains in effect through Monday evening because of this cold that will last through the day.

The temperature drop caused a flash freeze of standing water overnight Monday. Roads and walkways may be slippery — the worst conditions in the upper Pennsylvania Suburbs and Lehigh Valley.

There will be plenty of sun Monday, but highs are expected to hang in the teens which is 20-30 degrees below average for January 21.

If you venture outside, cover all exposed skin, because frostbite can occur in as little as 20-30 minutes.

Scattered power outages and downed tree branches are possible with the high wind and ice-coated surfaces.

Things to remember:

  • Keep pets inside
  • Don’t use space heaters on loose rugs or near drapes
  • Don’t use generators indoors
  • Don’t use ovens and stoves to heat your home

This Arctic blast comes on one of the most popular days for volunteering, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Outdoor activities are likely to be moved or canceled.

The African American Museum in Philadelphia hopes to get people inside as quickly as possible Monday. Other groups are also making plans for the cold. Keep an eye on social media and reach out to organizations to learn of any changes to volunteer opportunities.

Temps still won't break the freezing mark Tuesday when sunny skies push the high temperatures into the upper 20s. Relief from the cold finally comes on Wednesday with high temps pushing into the 40s.

Our team of First Alert meteorologists will keep you updated with the latest forecast here, on air and on the NBC10 App so you will be prepared for the dangerous cold and high winds in your neighborhood.



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Thousands of Volunteers Celebrate MLK Day of Service at Girard College

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The largest Martin Luther King Day event in our area celebrates its 24th anniversary on Monday. Thousands of volunteers will work together on service projects, workshops, a health fair, and job fair at Girard College. This year’s event will focus on young people, the impact of violence, and efforts to find peace.

Broke In Philly: About the Full City Challenge

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The Full City Challenge, by Billy Penn and the Economy League of Greater Philadelphia, aims to help community groups use food to strengthen communities by pairing them with money and expert assistance. On NBC10 @Issue, Danya Henninger, the editor of Billy Penn; Nick Frontino, managing director of projects & operations for the Economy League and Valerie Erwin of EAT Cafe discuss the program.

Philly Rapper PnB Rock Arrested With 4 lbs. of Marijuana

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PnB Rock, an up-and-coming rap artist from Philadelphia, was arrested Sunday at a suburban townhome development on drug and gun charges.

Bensalem Township police arrested PnB Rock, whose legal name is Rakim Hasheem Allen, and a woman, Stephanie Sibounheuang, while executing a search warrant just before 1 p.m. Sunday, officials said.

The home at the Waterside development off of Street Road had been the subject of neighborhood complaints about loud parties and the smell of marijuana since November 2018, according to authorities. 

In the search, police said they found four pounds of marijuana, scales, packaging material, more than $33,000 in cash as well as a .40 caliber Glock handgun, which had been reported stolen.

Allen, 27, faces several charges including possession with the intent to deliver. Sibounheuang, 27, is also charged with possession and related offenses.

Born in Germantown, PnB Rock had several popular singles including "Fleek" and "Selfish," the latter listing on Billboard's Hot 100 chart. His name is drawn from the intersection near where he grew up: Pastorius and Baynton streets.

He was the first hip hop artist to perform at the newly-opened Met along N. Broad Street. Prior to that Dec. 28, 2018, performance, PnB Rock spoke to NBC10 about his upcoming album, Trapstar Turnt Popstar, which he expected to be released this February. A tour was set to follow, he said.

Bail was set at $500,000 for both Allen and Sibounheuang and they were remanded to the Bucks County Correctional Facility. Court documents did not list an attorney for either.



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Personal Statement Screening at University of Pennsylvania

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Many public high schools in large cities lack the resources to effectively help every student. In the documentary "Personal Statement," some teens are training and teaching their classmates how to take the steps necessary to make college a reality. Heather Marcus, a counselor at JR Masterman and Christine Rodriguez dropped by the studio to talk about the film and the screening that will take place on Monday at the University of Pennsylvania.

Huge Philly MLK Day of Service Even Focuses on Gun Violence

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The largest service event for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in the area kicked off Monday morning at Girard College. "A World Without Gun Violence" is the theme for the 2019 event.

What to Do After You're Involved in a Fender Bender

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Here's a step-by-step guide to easing your mind and limiting any trouble from insurance companies, police and other drivers in the aftermath of a minor car crash.


Watch: Crews Rescue Dog Trapped in River During Brutal Cold

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Rescue crews braved the brutally cold temperatures to save a dog trapped in the river in Collingswood, New Jersey, Monday. The rescue was captured on cellphone video.

Collingswood Fire Chief Keith Davis told NBC10 he was out with his wife when they spotted a group of bystanders near the Cooper River off the 200 block of South Park Drive. They then saw a dog stuck in the water.

“He looked like he was scared but he was out there swimming around,” Chief Davis said. “He was about 100 feet off the shoreline.”

Rescue crews and firefighters from nearby towns were called to the scene. Video captures them going into the water and bringing the dog to safety. Davis said the frigid temperatures caused concern for the rescuers.

“We do have the proper suits and equipment for this but because of the wind and the cold conditions we want to make sure that they’re okay,” he said.

The dog was taken to a veterinarian. Officials haven’t revealed the animal’s condition though Chief Davis told NBC10 the dog appeared to be okay. They also haven’t revealed whether or not the dog was reunited with its owner.



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Large Cave-In on Street Closes Busy Center City Intersection

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A busy Center City intersection is closed due to a large cave-in on the street.

The street cave-in occurred at the intersection of 20th and Chestnut streets Monday and the Philadelphia Water Department closed it until further notice.

Cars traveling northbound will be detoured at Sansom Street while vehicles traveling east on Chestnut will not be able to go past 21st Street.

The Water Department will have crews at the intersection Tuesday to start preliminary assessments and make any necessary repairs. However, there is no timeline available at the moment. Motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible.



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Tire Fire Closes Betsy Ross Bridge in Both Directions

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A tire fire shut down the Betsy Ross Bridge in both directions.

The two-alarm fire started near Richmond and Lewis streets in the Port Richmond section of Philadelphia Monday. No injuries have been reported.

A spokesperson for the Delaware River Port Authority confirmed with NBC10 that the Betsy Ross Bridge is shutdown both ways due to the fire.

This story is developing. Check back for updates.



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Labor Unions Rally for Federal Workers Amid Shutdown

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Federal workers are still struggling to make ends meet during the government shutdown. On Monday, unions in South Jersey called for a truce and compromise that could put some of them back to work.

Phillies Youth Academy Celebrates MLK Day

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A fantastic celebration of service to honor MLK Day took place at the Phillies Urban Youth Academy in South Philadelphia. The Ryan Howard Training Center, as it's better known, is a place for kids to come and learn the game of baseball.

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