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Burqa-Wearing, Bomb Threatening Serial Bank Robber: FBI

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A bomb-threatening woman concealed in Muslim garb is believed to be behind a series of recent bank heists, said federal investigators.

The FBI released photos Monday in hopes of tracking down the woman they call a serial bank robber who struck three Northeast Philadelphia banks in the past month or so.

In each case, a medium-built woman standing around 5-foot, 5-inches to 5-foot, 6-inches tall wearing a full black burqa that showed only her eyes presented a teller with a note saying she had a bomb and wanted cash, said the FBI. The woman could be driving or riding in a dark-colored SUV – possibly a Nissan Rogue or Murano, said investigators.

The first heist took place June 9 at the Santander Bank at 9856 Bustleton Avenue. The same woman then struck the PNC Bank at 12300 Academy Road on June 16 and the Citizens Bank at 3200 Red Lion Road on July, said the FBI.

The Philadelphia Division of the FBI asked that anyone with information on the heists or the suspect -- who is considered armed and dangerous -- to call 215-418-4000.



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'Clear the Shelters' by Giving a Pet a Loving Home

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Thousands of animals in our area are in need of homes. That’s why NBC10 and Telemundo62 are partnering with dozens of shelters throughout the region to help find these animals permanent loving homes.

Aug. 15, 2015 is “Clear the Shelters” Day, an initiative by NBC-owned stations to help get cats and dogs waiting for new homes successfully adopted. That Saturday, nearly 30 area animal shelters will take part in “#CleartheShelters” Day. Participating shelters have agreed to waive all adoption fees* (spay/neuter fees) that day in hopes of attracting even more people interested in rescuing a furry friend. Other shelter fees may apply.

The ultimate goal of the event is to help as many animals as possible find their perfect match!

Surprisingly, only about 20 percent of people adopting a pet choose a shelter animal. No shelter wants to see any animals caged. Finding these pets quality homes is even more critical during the summer after the populations at shelters swell due to abandoned and surrendered pets following spring births.

“When you adopt an animal from a shelter, you save a life,” said Ric Harris, president and general manager of NBC10 and Telemundo62. “Many people don’t realize that there are so many loving and adoptable animals in shelters and rescue groups throughout our region. NBC10 and Telemundo62 are proud take part in this national effort to find loving homes for pets, while also shedding light on the importance of shelter adoption.”

Dozens of area shelters have already committed to taking part in NBC10 and Telemundo 62’s “Clear the Shelters” Day on Aug. 15. Please refer the list below to help identify a participating shelter in your area:

Pennsylvania

Bucks County:

Animal Lifeline
1111 Easton Rd (Route 611), Warrington, PA 18976

Chester County:

To Love a Canine Rescue, Inc.
249 Planebrook Road, Malvern PA 19355

Delaware County:

Delaware County SPCA
555 Sandy Bank Rd, Media, PA 19063

Montgomery County:

Montgomery County SPCA - Perkiomenville Branch
1059 Sweisford Rd, Perkiomenville, PA 18074

Northampton County:

The Center for Animal Health & Welfare
1165 Island Park Rd, Easton, PA 18042

Philadelphia:

Animal Care & Control Team (ACCT) of Philadelphia
111 W Hunting Park Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19140

Pennsylvania SPCA - Erie Avenue
350 E Erie Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19134

Pennsylvania SPCA - Fishtown Center
1546 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125

Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) - Northeast Adoption Center
1810 Grant Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19115

Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) - Old City Adoption Center
100 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) - Spay/Neuter & Wellness Clinic
2900 Grays Ferry Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19146


New Jersey

Atlantic County:

Atlantic County Animal Shelter
240 Old Turnpike Road, Pleasantville, NJ 08232

Humane Society of Atlantic County
1401 Absecon Blvd, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Burlington County:

Burlington County Animal Shelter
35 Academy Dr, Westampton, NJ 08060

Camden County:

Animal Welfare Association, Inc.
509 Centennial Blvd, Voorhees Township, NJ 08043

Camden County Animal Shelter
125 County House Rd, Sewell, NJ 08080

Cape May County:

Cape-Atlantic Citizens Altering the Strays (C.A.T.S.)
959 Asbury Avenue, Ocean City, NJ 08226

Cape May County Animal Shelter & Adoption Center
110 Shelter Rd, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210

Gloucester County:

Gloucester County Animal Shelter
1200 N Delsea Dr, Clayton, NJ 08312

Mercer County:

Hamilton Township Animal Shelter
2100 Sylvan Ave, Trenton, NJ 08610

SAVE, A Friend to Homeless Animals
900 Herrontown Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540

Salem County:

Salem County Humane Society
214 N Game Creek Rd, Carneys Point, NJ 08069


Delaware:

Kent County

First State Animal Center & SPCA
32 shelter Circle, Camden, DE 19934

New Castle County

Delaware SPCA
455 Stanton Christiana Rd, Newark, DE 19713

*The Adoption Fee (A.K.A. spay/neuter fee) will be waived at all participating shelters on “Clear the Shelters” Day. Other shelter fees may apply. This offer is valid on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015 only.



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Scammers Selling Fake Tickets to See Pope: Cuomo

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Ahead of Pope Francis' visit to New York City this September, Gov. Cuomo is warning those who plan to see the Pope that fake tickets are being sold by scam artists.

The Archdiocese of New York said tickets won't be sold for the scheduled events and will only be made available free-of-charge through Catholic parishes. Other dioceses, including ones in Brooklyn, Rockville Centre, Albany, Syracuse, Ogdensburg, Rochester and Buffalo, will also get tickets for their respective parishes.

Scam artists try to sell lost or stolen tickets, counterfeit tickets and tickets for non-existent events. They also create fake online auctions and fake websites.

Those looking for tickets are urged to check the validity of their ticket sources, steer clear of suspicious websites and avoid wire transfers, as they are the preferred method of payment for scam artists.

Scammers have been known to target Hispanics and the elderly, according to a report by Voices of NY.

Joe Zwilling, a spokesman for the Archdiocese of New York, said that he doesn't expect fraudulant tickets to be a big problem this year and that they weren't a problem during past papal visits in 1995 and 2008. He said it's helpful to spread the word nonetheless.

Francis will be in the city on Sept. 24 and 25 as part of his U.S. visit. Among other events, the Pope will hold an evening prayer at St. Patrick's Cathedral and Mass at Madison Square Garden.

He's also stopping in Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia. It will be the United States' first papal visit since 2008.

Those looking for more information can visit www.popefrancisnyc.org.



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Tractor Trailer Overturns on NJ Turnpike

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A tractor trailer overturned on the New Jersey Turnpike in Burlington County Monday afternoon. 

The accident occurred in the northbound lanes of the turnpike at the on-ramp to Exit 7 in Bordentown. Officials have not yet revealed whether the driver was hurt. 

4-Year-Old Boy Drowns at NJ Park

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Family and friends are mourning a 4-year-old boy who drowned at a New Jersey park over the weekend.

Elijah Chaney was with his family Saturday around 7 p.m. at Waltman Park in Millville, New Jersey. NJ.com reports his mother was attending to her infant while Elijah and his 8-year-old brother were playing. That's when Elijah went missing. Nicole, a former lifeguard from Downingtown, told NBC10 she had spotted the boy walking to an area near the Maurice River where other people were fishing earlier. 

"I saw him walk up there and I had assumed somebody was over there fishing with him or I wouldn't have let him go," she said. "I had assumed someone else was watching him."

Nicole said she then spotted Elijah's mother searching for him. The two women as well as Elijah's brother then spotted the boy in the water. 

"It was at least ten minutes that he was out of everyone's sight," she said. 

A passerby pulled Elijah out of the water. After calling 911, Nicole and the other man began performing CPR on the boy but to no avail. 

"He was unresponsive and there was no pulse," she said. 

Nicole then went to comfort the boy's mother as two other men performed CPR on him and officials arrived. Elijah was taken to Inspira Medical Center Vineland where he was later pronounced dead. Police are currently investigating the death and interviewing the child’s loved ones. 

“Obviously there are some things that we’re going to have to look at,” said Millville Police Captain Jody Farabella. “If there was any parent neglect or anything like that.” 

Swimming is not permitted along the stretch of the Maurice River that goes through Millville. In 2009 a 15-year-old boy died when he fell in the river while trying to grab his fishing pole.

“There is fishing there,” Captain Farabella said. “You can do that. But there is no active swimming on this river. There’s danger. There are no lifeguards. There’s nobody actually watching them to swim. So that’s not a designated area.”

NBC10 reached out to officials to find out if the city or the Department of Fish and Game are obligated to post any “caution” or “no swimming” signs. We have not yet heard back from them. 

Flounder Drop-off Worries Anglers

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A dramatic collapse in the reproduction of summer flounder off the East Coast may mean a sharp cut in the catch quota for both commercial and recreational fishermen next summer, according to a science committee on the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council.

Summer flounder, also known as fluke, have been staging a comeback over the past two decades or so with the help of both scientists and fishermen who covet the tasty fish.

But a 43-percent cut in the quota has been proposed for a late July meeting of the council, when a decision is expected at that time.

That would reduce this year's quota of roughly 22 million pounds to just 12 million pounds next year.

The MAFMC is one of the eight regional fishery management councils across the U.S. created under federal law in 1976, and creates a system of regional fisheries management to allow local groups and agencies to make decisions on local fishery management.

"The industry can't take shocks like this," said Tom Fote of the New Jersey Coast Anglers Association.

Fote said the only way to live within such a quota cut is to shorten the current May to September season, and increase the minimum catch size.

The scientific committee made no specific recommendation on either of those.

It did say, however, that the quota on 2017 and 2018 could be gradually increased, though not to this summer's level.



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Road Repairs Could Be Breaking More Windshields

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Bouncing along a highway, kicked up by a tire spinning at 65 mph a small jagged stone can provide a damaging blow to your car's windshield. And it appears more and more windshields are becoming casualties amid the bevy of road construction projects taking place across the region.

It's happened to me twice in two weeks.

A small rock took a gash out of the glass of my Mini Cooper a few weeks ago on the Schuylkill Expressway as I rolled over milled road westbound near Montgomery Drive.

A mobile replacement appointment and 100 bucks later, I had a shiny new windshield. Then on the way to work a week later, along the same stretch of road ... whack! Another pebble chipped the new glass. Cue the frustration.

My experience is not unique, it seems. Insurance and windshield replacement companies say they've seen an uptick in windshield replacements recently and road construction is very likely a contributing factor.

PennDOT has 100 projects underway -- like bridge replacements and road reconstruction -- across the five-county region and 32 miles of state roads are currently milled for resurfacing projects. Another 11 miles were recently finished. In Philadelphia, 11 miles of road are torn up awaiting fresh asphalt.

Hidden in the crevices and along the shoulders are the rocky missiles that can break free and wreak havoc on your car.

"It's luck," said Keenan McCafferty, the district manager for Safelite AutoGlass' Philadelphia region. "You'll never even see it coming. It could be the largest stone, it could be the smallest pebble."

Safelite, the largest auto glass repair company in the country that makes 500 repair calls a day in our region, has seen a 6 percent increase in road construction damage over last year.

Insurance company State Farm has seen an increase nationwide in windshield claims. In Pennsylvania, they've processed nearly 20,000 windshield claims through June. In all of last year, there more than 38,000 claims statewide.

AAA Mid-Atlantic said auto glass repairs jump upward of 20 percent during the warmer months.

All three companies don't have firm data because they rely on self-reporting by customers, but often hear anecdotes about damage taking place in construction zones. They say other factors like potholes and extreme weather with hail and downed trees contributes.

So is there anything you can do to protect your car's windshield? Not really, aside from the obvious of avoiding construction zones and not driving behind dump trucks filled with stones.

PennDOT spokesman Gene Blaum said the state requires contractors to use vacuum trucks to pick up loose stones following a milling to minimize debris. City contractors do the same. He says, though, stones can still break free once cars and trucks start using the roads again.

Dave Phillips, spokesman for State Farm, said spacing out your vehicle while driving through work zones could help.

"There is value in reminding people not to tailgate and keep distance from other vehicles to avoid projectiles launched from roadway debris, stones, or loose asphalt near construction zones," he said.

If your windshield does get damaged, McCafferty says don't wait to get it fixed. Some chips can be filled without replacing the glass — a cheaper and less time-consuming option.

"Eventually that small stone shot that you took will spread. It could be later that day, it could be three weeks later, it could be a year later, but eventually it will spread," he said.


Contact Vince Lattanzio at 610.668.5532, vince.lattanzio@nbcuni.com or follow @VinceLattanzio on Twitter and Facebook.

Boy Falls 20 Feet From Cliff

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Rescuers rushed to a Bucks county creek Monday afternoon after a teenager fell about 20 feet.

Police say the teen was walking towards a rope swing on a cliff above the Neshaminy Creek near High Pointe Circle in Langhorne, Pennsylvania. As he was walking he lost his footing and fell about 20 feet. 

The teen was conscious and alert when a medical helicopter arrived at the scene. He was taken to the hospital and treated for a head and neck injury. Officials have not yet revealed his condition. 



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Market East Project Underway

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Here is a first look at the new Market East construction. When the project is complete, it is expected to be a nearly 4-acre modern warehouse with offices, apartments, retail shops, and restaurants.

Comedy Stop Cafe and Cabaret Closes

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The "Comedy Stop Cafe and Cabaret" closed at the Tropicana Casino and Resort Sunday night. It was the longest running show in Atlantic City.

Local World Cup Heroes Get Own SI Covers

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The U.S. Women’s National Soccer team continues to reap the rewards of winning the World Cup. Sports Illustrated is giving every titleholder her own magazine cover posing with the trophy.

In honor of the U.S. Women’s National Team winning soccer's biggest event, SI came up with an idea to do 25 covers in place of a single group shot. That mans' World Cup hat-trick hero Carli Lloyd, of Delran, New Jersey and Point Pleasant, New Jersey's Christie Rampone will each get their own cover.

"On Tuesday, July 7, we alighted on the idea of one cover for each of the 23, plus a 24th for the coach,” said Chris Stone, Sports Illustrated managing editor.

The magazine took advantage of the players being in New York City for the parade on Friday to shoot all the covers at once.

In addition to the single shots, Sports Illustrated subscribers will receive an edition with a group shot of the team’s top stars Lloyd, Alex Morgan, Julie Johnston, Abby Wambach, Megan Rapinoe and Becky Sauerbrunn.

The covers will hit the newsstands on Wednesday.



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Loews Hotel LED Upgrade

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One of Philly's most famous neon signs is getting a high-tech upgrade to LED. The red PSFS sign on top the Loews Hotel in Center City is getting a big change according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.

NAACP Convention Talks Universal Pre-K

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Thousands of people are in Philadelphia for the annual NAACP Convention. Monday, attendees focused on education and young families. NBC10's Rosemary Connors has more on a local senator's push for universal Pre-K.

Bridge Work Begins in Bucks County

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A four month long repair project will commence on Tuesday at the Scudder Falls Bridge in Bucks County. Drivers in the area can expect lane restrictions on I-95 approaching the bridge.

The Search for the Spotted Lanternfly Spreads Out

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The search for the spotted lanternfly in Pa. is expanding in Berks, Lehigh and Montgomery Counties.

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Researchers Investigate Surge of Man o’ Wars

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Officials are researching an unusual amount of Portuguese Man o’ Wars at Jersey Shore, Delaware and New York beaches this summer. Several of the jellyfish-like creatures, which can deliver painful stings, are at a science lab at Montclair State University as researchers try to figure out if this summer’s surge is an isolated incident or a sign of things to come.

Scientists and students at Montclair State are extracting DNA from dead Man o’ War as part of their research. 

“It can give us an idea of where these organisms originated,” said Dena Restaino, a Montclair Environmental Management Doctoral student. “So where are they coming from?”
Man o’ Wars are more common in Florida and the Caribbean. While they can get swept into the Gulf Stream they are rarely found in such large numbers in our area. 
“This will start to get the pieces of information necessary to start asking, ‘How similar are they to others in the Caribbean?’” said Dr. Paul Bologna, the Director of Marine Biology at Montclair State. “Is this a unique event or is this something that their populations are growing and we might see more of these in the future?”
Portuguese Man o’ Wars, which are actually colonies of specialized animals called zooids,  have tentacles that grow from 10 to 30 feet long and marine biologists say their potentially deadly sting is far worse than what one would get from jellyfish normally found at the Jersey Shore.
Stings from Man o’ Wars can cause abdominal pain, changes in pulse, chest pain, collapse, headache, muscle pain and spasms, numbness and weakness, pain in the arms or legs, a raised red spot on the skin, runny nose and watery eyes, difficulty swallowing and sweating.
While he doesn’t recommend others try it, Bologna has intentionally stung himself by rubbing a Man o’ War tentacle on his arm as part of his research. 
“A very sharp intense pain,” he said. “But it wasn’t anything I would consider life-threatening. I’m hoping to allay some of those fears that it’s still safe to go in the water.”
Scientists are also researching how the creatures produce the toxins they use to sting. 
“I think there may be medical applications of some of these things,” said Dr. Jack Gaynor of Montclair State.
Researchers say it’s hard to predict how much longer the Man o’ War invasion will last and are asking beachgoers to keep their eyes open.


Photo Credit: Dorothy Smith Jacobs; Sarah Haber; Ted Greenberg

SEPTA to Run Special Service for Pope Visit

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Philadelphia commuter trains will run special service to two of the city's three main stations during Pope Francis' September visit, shuttling passengers from a limited number of suburban outposts.

SEPTA said Monday that trains on six lines will stop at Jefferson Station and four will stop at 30th Street Station.

The Media/Elwyn line and some Airport Line trains will terminate at University City.

Suburban Station won't operate during the Sept. 26-27 visit. It's located near where more than 1 million people are expected for a Papal Mass.

Passengers must have a $10 Papal Visit pass, available online July 20. They must specify their home station and select a window of time they're traveling when purchasing the one-day passes.

SEPTA's limiting how many passes are available to keep crowds consistent with capacity.



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'El Chapo's' Connection to Pennsylvania

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As authorities search for Mexican drug lord, 'El Chapo,' NBC10 is looking into his cartel’s influence right here in Pennsylvania. NBC10’s Deanna Durante has more on how 'El Chapo’s' organization used a local airport.

WATCH: Donovan McNabb's DUI Arrest

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This article was originally published here. 


TMZ has obtained video footage of Donovan McNabb being arrested late last month in Arizona on charges of DUI.

In the footage, McNabb can be seen attempting to explain that he is simply trying to get home, hasn't been drinking, but has been sick and has been taking cough medicine. He also has some sort of cough drops in his mouth at the time of the video which the arresting officer asks him to spit out.

The former Eagles QB repeatedly says, "I'm not into that." It is unclear what he is referring to being into. He is also asked if he's had any recent head injuries.

McNabb says it's been three years since he last played in the NFL. He actually finished his career with the Vikings in 2011. 

This is McNabb's second arrest for DUI in as many years. He has since been suspended from his role at FOX Sports.



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Gunman Shoots, Kills Man in Philly

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A man died from his injuries after a shooting in Philadelphia Monday morning.

The 25-year-old man was on the 1700 block of Tasker Street at 11:48 a.m. when an unidentified gunman in either a white Ford Mustang or Impala opened fire. 

The victim was struck once in the chest, twice in the abdomen, once in the left leg and once in the left wrist. He was taken to Jefferson University Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 6:31 p.m.

A weapon was not recovered and no arrests have been made. 

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