Man Snatches Woman in Fairmount Park: Police

March 26, 2015, 8:16 pm

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A man grabbed a woman along a road in Fairmount Park and pushed her into a sedan against her will, said Philadelphia Police.

The abduction occurred shortly before 3 p.m. along Sedgely Drive, near Poplar Drive, said police.

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After grabbing the unidentified woman, the suspect forced her into the back seat of a dark blue Pontiac Grand Prix, witnesses told investigators.

The man – who was wearing a white T-shirt and black skull cap -- then drove off toward Girard Avenue, said police. Investigators later focused their investigation on Girard Avenue near Brewery Hill Drive.

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Circumstances around the incident remained unclear but police said it's possible the suspect and victim know each other. Anyone with information should contact Philadelphia Police.

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Mourners Gather at Funeral for WSJ Reporter Who Went Missing

March 26, 2015, 2:21 pm

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Mourners gathered Thursday morning at a funeral Mass for the Wall Street Journal reporter whose body was found in a New Jersey river earlier this month, more than a year after he went missing.

Services for David Bird were held at St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church in Stirlin at 11 a.m.

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Bird’s body was found in the Passaic River on March 17 about a mile from Hicks Tract Park, one of the energy market’s reporter’s favorite walking spots. The 55-year-old vanished on Jan. 11, 2014, after leaving his home in Millington for a walk.

His wife called police when he didn’t return two hours, and authorities fruitlessly searched the woods and waterways following the disappearance.

Thursday’s funeral comes as the Wall Street Journal raises money for Bird’s family.

An internal memo posted on the media blog JimRomensko.com says the paper will be making a $10,000 donation to a family trust. The Journal’s newsroom union has also contributed more than $4,000 to the family.

It remains unclear how Bird ended up in the river.

Delaware PTA Says Parents Should Choose if Kids Take State Test

March 26, 2015, 7:43 pm

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The Parent Teacher Association wants parents to have a choice when it comes to a new standardized test

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Suspect Chokes, Tries to Rape Woman in Home

March 26, 2015, 9:04 pm

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A man forced his way into a Philadelphia home early Thursday and tried to sexually assault a woman during a burglary.

A woman told Philadelphia Police a man broke into her home, demanded money and choked her in her Point Breeze along the 1700 block of S Chadwick Street, near 17th and Morris streets, around 3 a.m.

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The man tried to sexually assault the woman before he was forced to flee, said special victims unit investigators.

Police released a sketch of the suspect Thursday evening. The attacker is described as thin, tall man in his 20s or 30s with reddish-brown hair, wearing a dark-colored hoodie, blue jeans and red gloves, investigators said.

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The man fled the scene without taking anything, authorities said.

Anyone with information or who recognizes the suspect is asked contact SVU police at 215-685-3251/3265.

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Photo Credit: Philadelphia Police Special Victims Unit

Delaware Officials Kick Off Small Business Saturdays

March 26, 2015, 6:49 pm

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The Delmarva Broadcasting Company came up with the idea for Small Business Saturdays, a push to get more of us to shop at state's non-chain stores.

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March 26, 2015, 7:11 pm

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According to a report from the U.S. Census Bureau, there are more people living in Philadelphia.

Possible Commission for Women in Philly

March 26, 2015, 6:55 pm

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Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter signed a new ordinance Thursday that authorizes a ballot question regarding the establishment of a commission for women in the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter.

Peeper Sticks Head Under Wawa Ladies' Room Stall: Police

March 26, 2015, 4:32 pm

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A trucker walked into a Delaware County Wawa and stuck his head under a women’s restroom stall as a woman used the toilet.

The incident played out around 2:30 Tuesday afternoon inside the Wawa along Conchester Highway (U.S. Route 322) in Aston, Pennsylvania, said Upper Chichester Township Police.

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After sneaking his peek inside the clearly marked ladies’ room, the man left the store and got into a red tractor-trailer hailing an empty flatbed trailer -- with “Atlantic” written on the mud flaps and the No. 3793 on it -- then drove off westbound on Route 322.

The victim told a Wawa worker what happened and the employee contacted police. The victim told investigators she felt violated and wanted the man arrested.

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Before the man got away, surveillance video captured his movements inside the store.

Police described the peeper as being in his 50s with thinning brown hair. He stands about 6-feet tall and weighs around 180 to 190 pounds. He wore a red flannel shirt, black jacket and blue jeans at the time of the incident, said police.

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Anyone with information is asked to contact township police at 610-485-8181.

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Overseas Crash Reveals Commercial Airline Standards Vary Across Globe

March 26, 2015, 7:40 pm

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The Germanwings crash in the French Alps is revealing that commercial airline standards vary across the globe. NBC10's Drew Smith explains why these issues affect your safety and security in the skies.

Classmate Remembers Delco Germanwings Crash Victim

March 26, 2015, 9:08 pm

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Before Yvonne Selke planted roots in Virginia, the woman who along with her daughter Emily was killed in the Germanwings plane crash, walked the halls of Springfield High School in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

"She was always kind to everybody. Very outgoing, just very outgoing," her former classmate, Carol Lamon, told NBC10 on Thursday.

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"It's unbelievable," Lamon said. Yvonne Selke was a 1975 graduate of Springfield High and planned to attend her class' 40th reunion this fall.

The 58-year-old defense contractor and her 25-year-old daughter, a 2013 Drexel University graduate, were flying from Barcelona to Düsseldorf on Monday when their Airbus jet slammed into the French Alps. French prosecutors say the Germanwings co-pilot, Andreas Lubitz, barricaded himself in the cockpit and steered the plane into the mountainside. All 150 passengers and crew onboard were killed on impact. They could be heard screaming on the cockpit voice recorder before the collision, according to prosecutors.

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The reason for the apparent murder remains unclear.

Back in Springfield, Yvonne's sister-in-law lives in the neighborhood where she grew up. Still grieving, the woman did not want to speak publicly.

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But Yvonne's former classmates are honoring her with a tribute on the reunion's website. And they're sending condolences to the Selke family.

"Its gonna take a long time to heal ...," Lamon said.

Photo Credit: Springfield High School/Getty Images

Caught on Cam: Pharmacy Heist

March 26, 2015, 6:45 pm

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New video shows burglars in action in Northeast Philadelphia. Police say three men broke into the Philly Pharmacy on Roosevelt Boulevard taking several boxes of medication.

Local Travelers Hesitant to Fly After Delibrate Germanwings Crash

March 26, 2015, 4:45 pm

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When word of the intentional downing of the Germanwings passenger plane spread, it caused concern for many travelers. NBC10's Cydney Long reports from Philadelphia International Airport.

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Break Down of Pope Francis' Visit, World Meeting of Families Schedule

March 26, 2015, 6:33 pm

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On this day six months from now, Pope Francis is expected to attend closing events for the World Meeting of Families on the Ben Franklin Parkway. There are days of activities that lead up to it. NBC10's Jim Rosenfield breaks down the schedule.

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March 26, 2015, 9:52 pm

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A SEPTA bus collided with a car Thursday evening leaving two people hurt.

The wreck between a Route 32 bus and a car caused traffic troubles at 33rd Street and Girard Avenue in Fairmount Park around 7 p.m.

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Medics took two people in the sedan to Hahnemann Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, said SEPTA.

SEPTA didn’t reveal if the bus was in service at the time.

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Plan Approved for 48 Upscale Apartments in Bethlehem

March 26, 2015, 6:59 pm

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Bethlehem's zoning board approved a real estate developer's plan to renovate the top six floors of a10-story office building into 48 upscale apartments.

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Are You a Millionaire? $40M Powerball Ticket Sold in NJ

March 26, 2015, 5:17 pm

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Wednesday's winning $40 million Powerball ticket was sold in New Jersey.

The winner will receive $26.9 million before taxes if he or she opted for a lump-sum payment.

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The winning ticket was sold at Rocklins Stationers in Teaneck.

The winning numbers were: 7, 19, 23, 50 and 54 with a Powerball of 14.

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The jackpot comes after a winning $50 million jackpot was sold in Tennessee for Saturday's drawing.

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March 26, 2015, 5:32 pm

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Pennsylvania lawmakers gathered at Philadelphia City Hall Thursday for a hearing on Gov. Tom Wolf's moratorium on executions.

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March 26, 2015, 7:30 pm

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A North Jersey landscaping company, Stephen's Garden Center, will pay a hefty fine for allegedly price gouging during Hurricane Sandy.

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March 26, 2015, 5:36 pm

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The city of Philadelphia is spending big money paying off lawsuits. The NBC10 Investigators found hundreds of millions of dollars spent on settlements.

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Cyclist Shoots Teen in Head Outside Corner Store

March 26, 2015, 8:42 pm

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A shooting outside a Philadelphia corner store left a teenager badly hurt and the suspected shooter off his bicycle.

A biker rode up to two people standing outside Cambria Mini Market at E Cambria and Amber Streets in Philadelphia’s Kensington neighborhood around 11 a.m. Thursday.

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Bullets struck a 17-year-old boy in the head and stomach, Philadelphia Police said.

The teen was rushed to Temple University Hospital where he remained in critical condition Thursday night, police said.

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Moments after the shooting, the gunman can be seen on surveillance video falling off his bike. He then got back on the bike and rode off.

Police didn't immediately reveal a motive and no arrests were made.

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