See New Rita’s Locations Open Near You

February 22, 2019, 1:57 pm

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Each year on the first day of spring, Rita’s Italian Ice gives out free cups of their famous snack — rain or shine. The promotion has become so popular over the years that people typically wait in long lines to grab a freebie.

But you don’t have to wait until the first day of warm weather to grab a cup. Fortunately for fans of the water ice shop, Rita’s opened multiple shops recently.

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This list is not a complete list, but here are some of the shops across our area that have opened, according to the Rita's website.

Pennsylvania:

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• Emaus Avenue in Allentown

• Tilghman Street in Allentown

• Bristol Road in Bensalem

• Neshaminy Mall in Bensalem

• Lancaster Avenue in Downingtown

• Cross Keys Plaza in Doylestown

• Eagleview Town Center in Exton

• Durham Road in Langhorne

• Broad Street in Lansdale

• Providence Road in Media

• Wissahickon in Philadelphia

• Red Lion Road in Philadelphia

• Rhawn Street in Philadelphia

• Ridge Avenue in Philadelphia

• City Avenue in Philadelphia

• Charlotte Street in Pottstown

• York Road in Warminster

• Cambridge Square Shopping Center in West Chester

New Jersey:

• White Horse Pike in Absecon

• South Whitehorse Pike in Berlin

• Blackwood/Clementon Road in Clementon

• Route 70 East in Medford

• Moorestown Mall in Moorestown

• North Broadway in Pennsville

• Erial Road in Pine Hill

• South Delsea Drive in Vineland

Delaware:

• Lancaster Pike in Hockessin

• Community Plaza in New Castle

• Summit Plaza in Middletown

• North Dupont Boulevard in Milford

• Midway Galleria in Rehoboth Beach

Check here to see if your Rita’s is open.

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February 22, 2019, 2:23 pm

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We're all counting down the minutes until the Flyers take on the Penguins outdoors at the Linc on Saturday, but will the rain hold off for the game? And what about the rest of your weekend forecast? NBC10 Chief meteorologist Tammie Souza has all the details you need.

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February 22, 2019, 2:29 pm

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One group that helps some of the sickest patients in Philadelphia is now reaching out for help. Bebashi, a non-profit that works to help patients living with HIV, was burglarized and lost thousands of dollars worth of items.

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February 22, 2019, 2:23 pm

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Cape May Could Lose a Piece of History

February 22, 2019, 5:20 pm

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One of the oldest buildings in Cape May could be gone soon, and residents are now worried about losing that piece of history. NBC10's Ted Greenberg explains.

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February 22, 2019, 2:56 pm

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The House is scheduled to vote soon on President Trump's proposed national emergency, and now local lawmakers are expressing their views. NBC10's Lauren Mayk explains.

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February 22, 2019, 3:46 pm

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With Robert Kraft being charged for soliciting prostitutes on Friday, new light is being shed on massage parlors in Philadelphia. Reports say some of those parlors could be connected to sex trafficking.

Why do People Fake Being Victims?

February 22, 2019, 3:46 pm

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With national attention on Jussie Smollett after the 'Empire' actor was charged for staginig a hate crime, some psychologists in our region are speaking out about other notable cases where people faked being victims. But what makes them do it?

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Same Man Accused in 8 Sex Assaults

February 22, 2019, 5:20 pm

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Police say eight recent sex assaults in South Philadelphia were all committed by the same man. The most recent assault happened at around 5:00 in the morning on Friday.

Police Search for South Philadelphia Serial Rapist

February 22, 2019, 8:17 pm

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Philadelphia police believe the same man might be responsible for as many as eight sexual assaults within a few blocks of each other.

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February 22, 2019, 8:23 pm

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A local radio station stopped playing his music and a Philadelpia City Councilwoman issued a symbolic ban preventing the accused sexual predator from performing here.

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February 22, 2019, 8:32 pm

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The anticipation is building with less than 24 hours to go until the Flyers face the Penguins. See how fans are already getting the party started.

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February 23, 2019, 4:31 am

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Steve Staub served in the Army for eight years. He was told he was going to hang out with other veterans in South Philly, but instead his friend surprised him with his own service dog.

Flyers' Carter Hart Injured, Out at Least 10 Days

February 23, 2019, 8:54 am

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Fans who were left scratching their heads at the announced exclusion of Carter Hart from the Philadelphia Flyer's Stadium Series game against the Penguins now have their answer.

The young goalkeeper will miss out on more than just the Stadium Series game after suffering a "lower-body injury" that will see him sit out at least 10 days, the Flyers announced Saturday. The injury means he'll miss at least the next five games.

The injury may explain why interim head coach Scott Gordon left it until late Friday to announce that Hart would miss the Stadium Series game, though it undercuts Gordon's explanation at the time that the goalie's exclusion for the crucial clash against the Penguins was "what's best for the team."

The exact nature of the injury hasn't been disclosed, but Hart's absence will be a huge blow to the team. The 20-year-old has been instrumental in the Flyers' charge toward the playoff spots, amassing 13 wins, 8 losses and one overtime loss in his 22 appearances since joining the side.

Now, the team faces a critical five-game stretch without Hart.

Brian Elliott will be taking over as starting goalkeeper Saturday as the Flyers look to bounce back from a 5-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning and earn crucial points against the Penguins, who are looking to add to their three-game winning streak.

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Despite Rain, Stadium Series Game to Go On as Scheduled

February 23, 2019, 9:36 am

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The Philadelphia Flyers-Pittsburgh Penguins Stadium Series game will go on despite forecasted rain, the NHL announced Saturday.

The outdoor game was at risk of being postponed due to rain that's expected to last from Saturday evening into Sunday morning. However, the NHL announced that the matchup will go on as scheduled at Lincoln Financial Field.

"While we are expecting a chance of a relatively light amount of precipitation in and around the game window, current forecasts are indicating that we will have playable conditions," the league announced in a news release.

The league added, however, that things may change should weather conditions get worse by game time.

The Flyers are hoping to bounce back from a 5-2 loss against the Tampa Bay Lighting that snapped a three-game winning streak. The Penguins, meanwhile, are looking to add a fourth victory to their current streak.

The Flyers-Penguins matchup will be the 27th outdoor NHL game since 2003. The last time both sides met, the Penguins came out on top with a 4-1 victory on the Flyers' home turf.

Puck drop is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET on NBC.

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Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting at Least 9 Women

February 23, 2019, 11:07 am

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Philadelphia police are looking for a serial sexual assault suspect who they say has been targeting women in South Philadelphia.

The male suspect has assaulted nearly 10 women in the last two months, with one attack resulting in rape, the Philadelphia Police Department said. On Friday, police said they had received eight reports. By Saturday, another woman came forward, bringing the total number of victims to at least nine.

"Almost all of our victims were accosted by this gentleman as they were trying to enter either their apartment or a business. So the M.O. is exactly the same," Philadelphia Police Department Capt. Mark Burgman said.

While most of the attacks have been deemed attempted sexual assaults or indecent assaults, the most recent resulted in rape, Burgman said at a Friday evening news conference held to discuss the spate of attacks. The captain said a woman was opening a business around 5 a.m. Friday on the 1900 block of South Bancoft Street when the man pulled a knife on her, pushed her inside and then raped her.

The ninth victim, a 33-year-old woman, came forward Saturday after the department's news conference.

She told police that she was trying to enter her apartment Thursday around 11:30 p.m. on the 400 block of Mifflin Street when a man rode up behind her on his bike, grabbed her by the waist, assaulted her and took off with $50 and her bag, PPD spokeswoman Tanya Little said.

The woman's description of her alleged attacker matches the one of the man who police believe is responsible for the other sexual assaults in the area.

Police say he is African-American, around 5 feet, 6 inches tall with a medium build, dark complexion and a beard. They also say he is between 30 and 50 years old, usually wears dark clothes, rides up behind victims on his bike and pulls a knife on them.

Police first put out an alert about the suspect in January. At that time, he had allegedly assaulted three women in a 10-day period.

Councilman Kenyatta Johnson, who represents South Philadelphia, issued a statement Saturday urging residents who might have any information to reach out to police.

"Women in South Philadelphia should not have to be stressed over their safety when leaving or returning to their homes alone, and locking their doors in fear at night, because a serial predator has not been caught," he said.

Anyone with information is asked to call the PPD's Special Victims Unit at 215-685-3251/3252.

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February 23, 2019, 11:31 am

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Freya was found as a stray by the Pennsylvania SPCA, but no one came looking for her. So now this silly girl is looking for a new home. Freya loves to play, is great on walks and enjoys other dogs and people.

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SEPTA Introduces New Bus Route

February 24, 2019, 4:39 am

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SEPTA debuted a new route running through University City. The agency said it added Route 49 to help workers because there was no direct connection between University City and other Philadelphia neighborhoods. The new route will make connections at University City, Grays Ferry, Brewerytown, Fairmount and Strawberry Mansion

SEPTA Debuts New Bus Route

February 24, 2019, 4:51 am

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SEPTA has officially begun operating a new bus route that will connect various neighborhoods to University City.

Route 49 began running Sunday and is meant to help people who commute to and from University City for work. It will make connections in University City, Brewerytown, Fairmount, Strawberry Mansion and Grays Ferry.

"The Route 49 will provide an important connection between these communities and the growing number of jobs and health resources in University City," SEPTA Board Chairman Pasquale T. Deon Sr. said in a statement.

The route will run daily from 5 a.m. to midnight. It will make stops every 15 minutes at "peak" weekday times, every 20 minutes midday and every 30 minutes in the evening, SEPTA said.

The agency expects to average 3,000 riders during weekdays after the first year of service.

A full map and schedule of the route is available here.

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Powerful Winds to Batter Philadelphia Region

February 24, 2019, 9:15 am

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The Philadelphia region is set to be pounded by powerful winds that could reach more than 50 mph in some areas.

A First Alert is in effect from 2 p.m. Sunday through 7 p.m. Monday as the strong winds move in and gradually get stronger. The gusts could topple weakened trees and cause scattered power outages.

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By mid-afternoon Sunday, winds will reach 30-35 mph. By the evening the gusts ramp up to 45-50 mph and will stay that way through much of the day Monday.

Philadelphia will get gusts about 45 mph, but they'll kick up to as high as 48 mph through the morning commute, meaning drivers - especially those in high profile vehicles - should be extra careful on the roads. People should also secure outdoor items like lawn chairs to make sure the wind doesn't blow them away.

Areas like the Lehigh Valley and Pennsylvania suburbs will experience similar conditions to Philadelphia, but more southeasterly regions like Ocean City and Wildwood Crest will get 50-55 mph gusts.

Things will finally start dying down a bit by Monday night, but gusts will still be anywhere between 35-45 mph.