18-year-old Rashan Roberts is charged with leaving the scene of an accident.
18-year-old Rashan Roberts is charged with leaving the scene of an accident.
18-year-old Rashan Roberts is charged with leaving the scene of an accident.
Teen in Temple Hit & Run to Appear in Court
18-year-old Rashan Roberts is charged with leaving the scene of an accident.
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Philly Rally Focuses on Minimum Wage
Demonstrators in Philadelphia will rally in support of a $15 wage increase for fast food workers.
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'Police Armor' Saves SWAT Officer for 2nd Time
NBC10's Monique Braxton has details on how a SWAT police officer's life has been spared twice because of a special piece of police equipment.
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'Once in a Lifetime Opportunity:' Pope Francis to Visit Philly Prison
Selected inmates at the Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility in the Holmesburg section of Philadelphia will have the opportunity to meet Pope Francis when he visits the city in September. NBC10's Matt Delucia speaks to the prison's Commissioner about the once in a lifetime opportunity.
Photo Credit: NBC10
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Workers Thrown From Van in Rollover Wreck
A driver lost control of his work van, careened across the front lawn of a South Jersey home and flipped over before coming to a stop right-side up in the middle of the street.
The wreck along Raleigh Drive in Toms River just after 5 a.m. Thursday left three men hurt -- two had to be medivaced to Jersey Shore Medical Center after suffering significant injuries while medics rushed the third to Community Medical Center, said Toms River Police.
Police said the driver – a Toms River resident – suddenly veered left as he drove the 2001 Ford van eastbound on Raleigh Drive. Two men in the van were ejected, said police. The force of the crash left chunks of lawn in the middle of the road and debris came out the back of the van.
Local officers continued to investigate the wreck Thursday morning with help from the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department.
Photo Credit: Toms River Police
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Adult Behind Bars for Heist at Jersey Shore Amusement Park
Police in South Jersey nabbed the third and final person wanted for swiping a pricey item while vandalizing a beloved Jersey Shore amusement park.
Clayton, Gloucester County, police alerted North Wildwood Police Wednesday that they had arrested Leander Jarrell -- the adult suspect in the July 11 incident at Morey’s Piers at 25th and the Boardwalk in North Wildwood.
North Wildwood Police said 13- and 16-year-old boys arrested earlier -- who weren't identified since they are minors -- and Jarrell, 23, stole a computerized terminal cash register valued at $2,400. The suspects also damaged a pier security camera, said investigators.
North Wildwood Police credited the release of surveillance images of the suspects with the identification of those allegedly involved.
The two juveniles were arrested in Clayton and charged with theft, criminal mischief and trespass then released into the custody of their parents. Jarrell faces theft, using minors to commit a crime, criminal mischief and trespass and was sent to Cape May County jail on $35,000 cash bail.
Photo Credit: North Wildwood Police Department
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WATCH: Bus Fire on NJ Turnpike
A bus burst into flames on the New Jersey Turnpike Wednesday evening, backing up traffic during the evening rush.
The mini bus was on fire on the southbound service lane near exit 8 in Mercer County, according to state police. The fire started at around 5:15 p.m., and was under control about a half-hour later.
There were no passengers on the bus, police said. The bus driver escaped injury.
The owner of the bus wasn't immediately clear.
Cellphone video of the fire showed flames engulfing the vehicle, and smoke could be seen billowing from the bus on the turnpike.
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White House Policing Forum
The White House and the Department of Justice are hosting a forum to discuss the implementation of the president's Task Force on 21st Century Policing recommendations.
Photo Credit: AP
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I-95, I-76 to Impose Lane Restrictions for Maintenance
Commuters to and from Philadelphia should be on the lookout for some lane closures affecting their routes in the coming days.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced Thursday that it will impose lane restrictions on I-76 and I-95 in Philadelphia for maintenance work next week.
One lane will close on westbound I-76 between 26th Street and U.S. 1 (City Avenue) from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, July 27, Wednesday, July 29 and Friday, July 31. On Tuesday, July 28 and Thursday, July 30, roadwork will shut down one lane eastbound between City Avenue and 26th Street from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., according to PennDOT.
The I-95 north off-ramp to I-676 west will close for bridge repairs from 9 p.m. Tuesday, July 28 to 5 a.m. Wednesday, July 29. Drivers will be detoured north on I-95 to the Girard Avenue exit, then follow signs for I-95 south and take I-95 south to the ramp to I-676 west.
The right lane of I-76 eastbound between South Street and University Avenue will close from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29 and Thursday, July 30.
PennDOT advises motorists to allow extra time when traveling through affected areas.
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New Legislation Calls for Driver's Licenses to Undocumented Immigrants
A new bill introduced this month provides driver's licenses to undocumented immigrants in Pennsylvania.
Photo Credit: NBC10
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SEPTA Platform Falls: What to Do
Many commuters use SEPTA to travel throughout the area, but many of those people have no idea what to do if they see someone fall onto the tracks.
Riders fall onto the train tracks 40 to 50 times a year, according to SEPTA Safety Chief Scott Sauer. Platform falls can happen at any location or any time of the day, which makes them extremely hard to prevent.
These falls can happen in a blink of an eye and most commonly involve adult males who appear intoxicated or otherwise impaired.
When travelers witness a fall, SEPTA officials want them to use the yellow emergency phones found along the station’s wall. By contacting a SEPTA officer, they can then send direct word to stop trains in a matter of seconds.
Commuters should only help the person up from the platform edge if they can do it safely and check for oncoming trains. Otherwise, there could be more than one person hurt.
The biggest prevention tool for platform falls is education and every month SEPTA officials visit a different station spreading the word.
Photo Credit: SEPTA
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Repaving Philly's Roads in Time for Pope's Visit
The rush is on to get road work complete before Pope Francis arrives in Philadelphia in just about two months. NBC10's Deanna Durante reports on the why road closures could be a good thing.
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Homeless Man Wanted for 6 Philadelphia Burglaries Caught
A homeless man wanted for six Philadelphia burglaries was caught by investigators Tuesday.
Eugene Fugarino is accused of committing several burglaries all over the region, including in Girard Estates, Point Breeze, South Philadelphia, Chinatown, and Washington Square.
In a matter of two months, the 66-year-old homeless man allegedly burglarized Rita’s Water Ice, Flying Fish Seafood store, Paolo Pizzeria, Oriental Chinese Restaurant, Sakura Mandarin Restaurant, and a Cricket Cellular Phone Store.
Fugarino is charged with burglary, criminal trespass, theft-unlawful taking, theft receiving stolen property, and related charges.
Photo Credit: Philadelphia Police Department
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What We Know About the Papal Visit
In just over two months, Pope Francis will be on his way to Philadelphia for the first Papal visit to the city since 1979 and the city expects to entertain over a million guests during the Pontiff's two-day stay. Here is everything we know about what will happen during the Papal Visit:
Itinerary
The Vatican released the pope’s schedule for his visit on June 30. Here’s where the pontiff will be when he’s traveling around Philadelphia:
Saturday, September 26
- 8:40 a.m.: Departure from John F. Kennedy International Airport
- 9:30 a.m.: Arrival at Philadelphia International Airport
- 10:30 a.m.: Mass at Cathedral Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul, Philadelphia
- 4:45 p.m.: Visit to Independence Mall
- 7:30 p.m.: Visit to the Festival of Families Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Sunday, September 27
- 9:15 a.m.: Meeting with bishops at St. Martin's Chapel, St. Charles Borromeo Seminary
- 11 a.m.: Visit to Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility in Northeast Philadelphia
- 4 p.m.: Mass for the conclusion of the World Meeting of Families along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway
- 7 p.m. Visit with organizers, volunteers and benefactors of the World Meeting of Families at Philadelphia International Airport
- 8 p.m. Departure for Rome
For the Pope's full U.S. schedule, click here.
Crowds
This World Meeting of Families will be the eighth conference held since its inception in 1994. Organizers are expecting up to 20,000 adults and teens to attend the congresses.
As the weekend approaches, expect more and more visitors to flood the city. A crowd of about 800,000 is expected for the Festival of Families on Saturday and 1.5 million people will gather on the Parkway for the Sunday Mass.
Benjamin Franklin Parkway
While information about road closures in the city is not yet available, it’s clear that the Ben Franklin Parkway will be packed with people from end to end during the Papal Visit.
The Festival of Families will take place on the Parkway on Saturday, September 26. High-profile guests like Andrea Bocelli, Juanes and the Philadelphia Orchestra will play for those in attendance. The Pope is expected to visit the festival at 7:30 p.m.
Pope Francis will lead the Sunday Mass from an altar in Eakin's Oval beginning at 4 p.m. Sunday, September 27. People who don’t show up early enough to grab a spot within eyesight of the pope will be able to watch the Mass on a number of Jumbotrons to be set up along the Parkway and around the city.
Transit
Public transit or walking will be the best ways to get around Philadelphia during the papal visit.
“Private vehicles will not be a viable option,” Mayor Michael Nutter said in a June meeting of city leaders and event organizers.
During the World Meeting of Families, SEPTA will operate as usual, but once the pope arrives, big schedule changes are in store.
REGIONAL RAIL
Only 31 of the transit authority’s 282 rail stations will remain open over the weekend. Trains will make just two stops on each route — one at the origin station, where the train will be fully loaded, and one at the car’s final destination in Center City — either 30th Street Station or Jefferson Station. From there, the train will travel back where it came from to load up again.
SEPTA morning trains will run one-way express service into Center City from 5:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and evening service out of the city will begin at 5:30 p.m.
SEPTA will sell One-Day Regional Rail passes for the papal visit. The passes went on sale Monday, July 20, but high web traffic quickly shut down the e-commerce website designed to sell the passes. SEPTA has not announced when the passes will go back on sale.
BUS ROUTES
Buses will continue to run for the entire duration of the papal visit, but routes that travel through the security perimeter will be truncated or shut down for the weekend.
For example, if you're heading for Chestnut Hill from South Philly on the Route 23 bus, you will be taken as far north as possible and let off near the security perimeter. You'd then have to walk through the secured area — probably for several blocks — and get on another Route 23 bus on the other side.
Buses that have the majority of their route inside the security perimeter will be canceled for the visit.
SUBWAY, TROLLEY AND OTHER RAIL
Along the Broad Street subway and Market-Frankford El, trains will start shuttling up to 1,000 people into Center City at 6 a.m. Only two stations on each section of the line will be open. Trains will be expressed from each station, meaning they will not top until the final destination.
Trains will run continuously from 6 a.m. until around 1 p.m. and then start operating again once nighttime events are over. During either time, riders will not be able to go in the other direction in which the trains are running — meaning if you want to take the train to South Philly during the morning, you won't be able to. Here's the breakdown:
Broad Street Line
- Heading north: Express service from AT&T station to Walnut-Locust
- Heading south: Express service from the Fern Rock Transportation Center and Cecil B. Moore station to Spring Garden
Market-Frankford Line
- Heading east: Express service from 69th Street Transportation Center and 52nd Street to 30th Street Station
- Heading west: Express service from Frankford Transportation Center and Girard Avenue to 2nd Street
Norristown High Speed Line & Trolley Routes
Like the subways, two stations will be open taking people to the 69th Street Transporation Center on the high-speed line and Route 101 and 102 Trolleys. Riders will then be able to hop on the el to get near Center City.
- NHSL: Express service from Gulph Mills and Villanova stations
- Route 101: Express service from Springfield Mall and Leamy Avenue
- Route 102: Express service from North Street and Clifton-Aldan
SEPTA will sell an unlimited 3-day pass for the subway, trolley and bus lines for $10.
PATCO
PATCO will operate in a similar fashion, with just five of its 13 stations open for business during the papal visit. Trains will run westbound to 9/10th and Locust Street from the regional line's Broadway, Ferry Avenue, Woodcrest and Lindenwold Stations. All return trips will begin at 9/10th and Locust and will stop only at the aforementioned four New Jersey stations.
Current PATCO FREEDOM Card holders will not need to purchase additional passes and can use their cards to travel one-way for $2.50. PATCO is selling 1-day and 2-day FREEDOM Cards for the weekend. For more information about PATCO service and to purchase FREEDOM Cards for the Pope's visit, click here.
PARKING
SEPTA has advised those taking transit into the city to be dropped off at stations if possible. Limited parking will be available at SEPTA stations. PATCO stations with trains to Philadelphia will offer nearly 8,000 parking spaces for commuters. The PATCO Broadway Station does not offer parking.
Street Closures
City officials have said there will be road closures, but have yet to announce them.
Schools
Philadelphia public school students will have off on Friday, September 25 due to street closures which, according to district spokesman Fernando Gallard, will make it too difficult for kids to get to class. Catholic schools will also be closed.
Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Teen in Temple Student Hit & Run Pleads Guilty
The teen driver who fled the scene after hitting a Temple University student has pleaded guilty to all charges.
18-year-old Rashan Roberts waived his preliminary hearing back in May and admitted guilt in court Thursday.
Roberts only had his learner's permit when he ran over 22-year-old Rachel Hall who was riding her bicycle near Temple University on April 29. He was charged with leaving the scene of an accident.
Roberts surrendered to police May 6 after his parents contacted authorities and told them their son was driving the 2012 Mitsubishi Gallant that hit Hall.
Hall, a star Temple lacrosse player, was critically injured and continues to recover in a rehab facility.
Family and friends have set up a website to accept donations to help with her care.
Sentencing for Roberts is schedule for October 13th.
Photo Credit: Philadelphia Police
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Firefighters Battle 2-Alarm Blaze in Lindenwold
Fire crews fought a 2-alarm blaze in Lindenwold, Camden County Thursday afternoon.
At least two homes were affectged by the fire on the 700 block of Colonial Square Drive.
Heavy flames could be seen above by SkyForce10.
Officials said the fire was brought under control around 8 p.m. and that no injuries were reported.
The American Red Cross South Jersey Region was assisting an estimated 4 families, 14 people affected by the fire.
An investigation into the cause of the fire continued.
Photo Credit: SkyForce10
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NJ Families Stay in Homes After Mortgage Scam
A company passing itself off as the real Federal program that offers loan modifications scamed many New Jersey families. NBC10 Investigators got action for these families who believed they were being evicted.
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Aspiring Filmmakers Pitch to Eagles
Walter Thurmond was one of a panel of people hearing a pitch from aspiring young filmmakers.
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Pa. School Funding Undecided
Pennsylvania has now been without a budget for more than 22 days. One school in Pa is wondering how to plan for this upcoming school year with no word on the budget.
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Ban on Double Trailer Trucks
Double- trailers are banned in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, but that could change if online retailers get their way.
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