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Fresh Prince of Bel-Air 'Reboot' in the Works?

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If you were to start rapping the line “In West Philadelphia born and raised,” you may be hard-pressed to find anyone who grew up in Philadelphia during the ‘90s and 2000’s who wouldn't join in to help sing the popular theme song for The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.

TVLine.com reports Philadelphia native and Hollywood star, Will Smith, is leading the way in developing a present-day “reboot” of the popular ‘90s sitcom that originally aired on NBC from 1990-1996.

“[I would] be happy to talk to Will about it,” NBC Entertainment Chairman Robert Greenblatt said. The Network, however, is not currently involved with the project.

According to multiple sources, Smith’s Overbrook Entertainment company -- which name pays homage to the West Philadelphia neighborhood Smith grew up in – is still in the very early stages of preproduction for the show.

The news already has the Internet buzzing, with many people tweeting their thoughts on the rumored reboot.

Many fans have shown early support:

Others were pretty cynical:

Fans also began speculating who would play the present-day “Fresh Prince,” with some naming an actor who is perhaps near and dear to the would-be producers:

Smith would serve as Executive Producer for the show, along with other partners from Overbrook: Jada Pinkett-Smith, James Lassiter and Caleeb Pinkett.


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Young EMT Dies Trying to Save Woman’s Life

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A Pennsylvania woman working as an EMT died while trying to save another woman’s life.

EMS1.com, an online resource for the EMS community, reported 22-year-old Samantha Agins, of Tobyhanna, was working at the New Jersey Jaycee Camp Saturday when a woman at the camp went into cardiac arrest.

The New Jersey Jaycee Camp is a summer camp for children and adults with developmental disabilities.

Despite Agins’ best efforts, the woman died.

Over the course of several hours after she assisted the woman, Agins suffered a series of strokes, including a major one. Agins’ mother took her to Pocono Medical Center.

A doctor told Agins' mother that an artery was dissected when she performed the CPR, EMS1.com reported.  As a result, she suffered a stroke on her brain stem, which in turn killed all the nerves to part of her body.

Agins was transported to Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia where she was placed on life support. She passed away Tuesday evening.

Her mother Paula Agins told the Pocono Record the 4.0 student at East Stroudsburg University wanted to eventually become a physician's assistant.

A New Jersey EMT group will play bagpipes at her funeral, the Pocono Record reported.

“It’s been very overwhelming,” Paula Agins told the newspaper of the support the family has received. “It speaks to the testimonial of just what kind of kid she was.”

A memorial scholarship for students at Pocono Mountain East High School, where Agins attended, is being set up. To donate, you can send checks to:

ESSA Bank
200 Palmer Street
Stroudsburg, Pa. 18360
c/o Samantha C. Agins Memorial Scholarship



Photo Credit: Agins Family

Experimental Aircraft Crashes Into Pa. Creek

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An experimental plane crashed into a Lehigh County creek Friday morning leaving the pilot injured.

The yellow Zenith CH750 -- described by the company as a "light sport utility" aircraft that comes in "an easy-to-build kit -- went down into the Little Lehigh Creek in Allentown around 11 a.m., said the Federal Aviation Administration.

The creek is a short distance from Queen City Airport and Interstate 78. Officials didn't reveal if the plane took off from Queen City.

A jogger witnessed the plane go down, said Allentown Police Capt. Tony Alsleban. The pilot -- who was alone on the plane -- was trapped for about 15 minutes before being rescued and taken to Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest while alert. Authorities didn't reveal the pilot's exact condition.

The wrecked aircraft remained partially underwater in the creek for hours. It leaked some fuel into the water and crews set up floating buoys in an attempt to contain any spill, said police.

The FAA said it planned to investigate.
 



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Crews Clear Out Abandoned Bikes Ahead of Pope Visit

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The City of Philadelphia is clearing out abandoned bicycles, fixing them up and donating them to children in need.

'Clear the Shelters' With Cupid

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Eva Williams, from the PSPCA and her furry friend Cupid, want you to help "clear the shelters" on Saturday, August 15th.

School District of Philadelphia Hosts 'E Day'

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The School District of Philadelphia is counting down to the new school year by hosting "Education Day" festivities in the Parkside section of the city.

Businesses Prepare for Papal Visit

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The huge influx of people for the Pope's visit will provide business owners with unique challenges and opportunities.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Tee Off for Kids

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The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeastern PA Golf Classic and Auction is Monday at the Philadelphia Cricket Club in Flourtown.

Injured Soldiers Embark on 3-Day Cycle

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The Soldier Ride is a three-day cycling journey for injured veterans sponsored by the Wounded Warrior Project.

Volunteer Finds Missing 85-Year-Old Man

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Good intentions turned into a great outcome when a volunteer firefighter joined the search for a missing 85-year-old man.

Charles Wilson went missing from a Montgomery county nursing home Wednesday night.

Thursday, police, family and friends were searching for Wilson in a creek between Carol and Moredon Road in Abington Township, according to a relative of the man who was also searching for Wilson, Phillip Carroll, Jr.

Carroll, Jr. had mentioned to his boss, Jon Gangwer, that Wilson was missing. Gangwer, who volunteers at his local fire department, suggested they leave work and join the search.

“I just said to Phil [Jr.], ‘that looks more important than what we’re doing here,’” Gangwer said.

Hours after Gangwer started searching the creek, he found Wilson lying down faceup in the water at about 4:30 p.m.

“I was caught off guard,” Gangwer said. “For hours, I’d been looking at nothing but trees and brown water. It was incredible to find him alive because there were so many people looking for him.”

Searchers stayed with Wilson until an ambulance crew arrived to transport Wilson to the hospital.

According to Carroll, Sr. and Gangwer, Wilson was talking and in good spirits as an ambulance crew arrived to take him to the hospital.

Phillip Carroll, Sr. was also on the scene searching for Wilson. He was extremely grateful for Gangwer’s help in the search.

“The guy is a hero. End of story,” Carroll, Sr. said. “He came in with a game plan. He spent all of his time in the stream. He felt like that was the place to look and sure enough, that’s where he found him.”

Carroll, Sr. was elated to see Wilson alive and well. He said Wilson’s three daughters were very emotional while their father was missing, and at times, they feared the worst.

“If he was facedown, it would have been a whole different outcome,” Carroll, Sr. said.

According to the Abington Township Police Department, Charles Wilson walked away from the St. Joseph’s Manor nursing home on Huntingdon Pike about 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and was missing overnight.

Investigators said Wilson suffers from dementia.

Police confirmed Thursday afternoon that Wilson had been found safe.



Photo Credit: Phillip Carroll, Jr.

#PopeRide: Cyclists to Enjoy Open Roads During Pope's Visit

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When Pope Francis visits Philadelphia in September, most transportation in the city will be halted or adjusted. Most people may feel inconvenienced, but avid bike rider Alexandria Schneider is making the best of it.

“I’ve been joking that I was going to ride down 676 when I found out they were closing the streets,” said Schneider.

Schneider was talking with some friends when rumors about road closures started swirling. She bikes 10 miles to work every day and wondered what it would be like to ride the historic streets of Philadelphia with few cars passing by.

Just last Thursday, Schneider took to Facebook to spread her idea: a group bike ride through downtown Philly during the weekend of Pope Francis’ visit.

“It’s all about celebrating the fact that some of these roads will be closed and enjoying a ‘Grand Tour of Philadelphia’ sort of vibe,” Schneider said.

Schneider’s Facebook event, titled "PopeRide", has garnered a few hundred RSVP’s in just a week’s time, and there’s still a month and a half before the event would take place — Saturday, Sept. 26 at 10 a.m.

“I’m an event promoter in my spare time,” said Schneider. “In general, we like to say that about 1/3 to 1/2 of people that say 'Yes' actually show up.”

Even if it’s only half, that’s 80 bikers, with over six weeks left to intrigue more riders. In general, Schneider said, casual group rides range from 20 to 40 people.

There’s certainly no room for 80 bikes on a typically busy Center City road. The older infrastructure of Philadelphia never accounted for bike lanes, although Schneider mentioned Philly has become relatively bike-friendly.

“I think [Indego] helped. It’s made it much more accessible for people to use bikes without bringing their own around all the time,” Schneider said. “I’ve seen a lot more groups riding together now.”

Schneider's original route had the group traveling on Interstates 676 and 76, crossing the Ben Franklin Bridge and weaving through Market Street and other famous thoroughfares. With new details about the fence and road closures, the #PopeRide route will need to change. Safety and accommodation are her main concerns.

“I would very much like to work with the city to make sure this goes off without a hitch,” said Schneider.

“It’s a rare occurrence, and I want to take full advantage of it.”



Photo Credit: Paul Schneider

Breakfast Aboard the Morey's Piers Ferris Wheel

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Bring breakfast to new heights this summer by enjoying a meal atop one of the largest Ferris wheels on the east coast!

Morey’s Piers is launching "Breakfast in the Sky," where people can enjoy the calm ocean breeze while eating a private breakfast aboard the Giant Wheel.

Imagine eating breakfast favorites such as Belgian waffles, lobster omelets, spinach and fontina quiche, and steak and eggs while soaring 156 ft. above the Wildwoods, New Jersey shoreline. This fancy meal will be topped off with white linens and fine china.

Each guest will be served bottled water, hot coffee or iced tea, choice of juice, a pick of hot breakfast entree and assorted bread baskets with condiments.

Individuals can make reservations now through August 24 on Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays only. Breakfast costs $85 per car for two people and $40 for each additional person.

Groups can make reservations to take over the entire Giant Wheel on August 21.

The two-hour breakfast package costs $3,000 for a maximum of 48 people.

This experience is not recommended for children under 10 years of age.



Photo Credit: Morey's Piers

Fiery Crash Sends Pole Onto Busy Road

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A car slammed into a utility pole then caught fire along a busy South Jersey road Friday afternoon.

The crash in front of the Cinnaminson Motor Lodge closed Burlington Pike (U.S. Route 130) in both directions from Wynwood Drive to Industrial Highway around 4:30 p.m.

The driver got out of the car after the crash and was rushed to the hospital with minor injuries, said Burlington County dispatchers.

The crash caused the pole to fall across Route 130. Crews eventually got the southbound lanes reopened as they worked to clear debris off the northbound lanes.



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'I Know He's Disappointed:' Chip Sits Sam

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Against his own wishes, Sam Bradford will have to wait another week before he plays in a preseason game.

Eagles coach Chip Kelly said Friday that Bradford, who’s taken almost all of the first-team quarterback reps throughout training camp, won’t play in the preseason opener Sunday against the Colts at the Linc.

Mark Sanchez will start, followed by Matt Barkley and Tim Tebow.

Bradford is coming back from his second left anterior cruciate ligament tear in a 10-month span and wasn’t given full medical clearance until the Aug. 2 start of training camp.

Kelly said Bradford wants to play but the coach made the decision to hold him out of the opener.

“I don’t think he’s real happy with my decision,” Kelly said. “I just felt he’s been out here for two weeks, done a really nice job. He’ll get his first work against the Ravens when we get a chance to train with them for a couple days before we play them [next Saturday].”

The Eagles and Ravens are slated for joint practices at the NovaCare Complex next week, starting Tuesday. At least two sessions will be in pads, which gives Kelly an opportunity to evaluate Bradford against another opponent before Bradford makes his preseason debut.

“Other guys have a little better base,” Kelly added, “and I just feel more comfortable putting him in the Ravens game.”

Bradford, the former No. 1 overall who was acquired via trade with the Rams in exchange for Nick Foles and a second-round pick, didn’t play in last year’s preseason opener as he was coming back from a torn ligament in his left knee.

He then re-tore the same ligament in the Rams’ third preseason game. Bradford hasn’t played an NFL game since Oct. 20, 2013.

Kelly said Bradford is healthy enough to play but noted the season-ending foot injury suffered by Washington tight end Niles Paul in Thursday’s night preseason game against the Browns and the fine line between deciding whether or not to play Bradford.

“I think he can go. I know he’s disappointed,” Kelly added. “It’s just my call. … You look at what happened to Niles Paul last night for the Redskins. He’s a tremendous football player who’s done for the year right now so there’s that fine line in preseason games where you are.

“[Bradford’s] first 11-on-11 was two weeks ago. We went back and forth around it but I made the final call. We’re going to sit him this game and he’ll be able to play against the Ravens.”

Woman Crashes Into 'Wine-O-Land'

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An older woman crashed into a South Jersey liquor store Friday afternoon causing some damage to the front of the store.

Luckily no one was hurt in the collision outside Wine-O-Land along N White Horse Pike (US Route 30) in Laurel Springs around 4:30 p.m.

The crash left a section of the liquor store – right under the "Wine-O-Land" sign – damaged. As SkyForce10 hovered overhead a short time later, some women could be seen standing around as a police officer investigated.

No word yet on what caused the crash.

Inspectors examined the building for stability then reopened it Friday night.



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School Bus Company in NJ Crash Failed 96 Pct. of Last Inspection

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Authorities are continuing to investigate whether faulty brakes caused a school bus to crash into an SUV, then careen into a liquor store at a New Jersey intersection Thursday, but a bus company official said Friday that the brakes had just recently been repaired. 

Eleven children were taken to hospitals after the accident in Irvington at around 8:30 a.m. Surveillance video obtained by NBC 4 New York showed the force of the impact, as both vehicles were raised into the air a bit before coming to rest, dust and debris settling around them. Police said the bus driver told investigators the brakes failed and she lost control of the bus. 

Samuel Hashem of the Horizon Link bus company said the brake pads were a "little bit low," so they were changed over two weeks ago and there have been no issues since then. Thursday was the first personal injury accident in the company's 20-year history, he said. 

Still, New Jersey state motor vehicle records show that the Bloomfield-based Horizon Link's fleet failed 96 percent of its last inspection, and 47 of its 48 buses taken were taken out of service for things like failed brakes, defective emergency exits and fuel leaks.

Hashem said: "Motor Vehicle, they're very strict in their inspection. You barely find a vehicle that passes the first time from over a hundred items."  

The buses are examined for the state-mandated inspections every six months. Hashem said bus drivers check their vehicles daily and "if they report anything, we correct them, we take the vehicle out of the road." 

The children were on their way to Mt. Carmel Guild School in West Orange at the time of the accident.



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Jen Utley, Wife of Phillies Star, Stands Up for Pit Bulls

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Pit bulls sometimes get a bad wrap. Phillies wife Jen Utley and her husband Chase brought Jack, a pit bull, into their family. The folks at the PSPCA are trying to repair the reputation of the breed of dog. NBC10's Jesse Gary reports.

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Place Where No Cars Go While Pope's in Town

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Pope Francis is coming and that means hundreds of cars have got to go from Philadelphia’s streets.

“I would like to know where they expect everybody to go,” said Fairmount resident Alyssia Milletti.

Milletti, who planned to work at home but now plans to get out of town, is one of the thousands who live in the yellow “secure vehicle perimeter.” Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter said Thursday that no cars can be parked on certain Fairmount, Center City, Washington Square and Old City streets during the Pope’s late September visit.

"There can be no vehicles in the secure perimeter area," said Nutter.

On Friday, residents in the “no-car zone” searched for answers about what to do with their cars while the Pope is in town the last weekend of September.

“I haven’t been contacted by the city whatsoever,” said Fairmount’s Andrew Malkasian.

Cars must go in the yellow area and red area, dubbed the “secure perimeter” starting as soon as Thursday, Sept. 24. But can remain – and even possibly move around – in the green “traffic box” on while the Pope is in town that weekend (Sept. 26 and 27).

Is the place where no cars go going to cause you to get up and go out of town during the Pope’s visit?



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Businesses Getting Ready for Pope’s Visit as Questions Remain About Plan

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Employees of Philadelphia businesses get ready for the Pope’s visit, and are hoping visitors come while in town. NBC10's Deanna Durante reports on how some local employees are getting ready for the visit.

Come Grab Some Bacon & Beer!

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How many different ways can you cook bacon? Crossroads Programs hopes to answer that question at the 2015 South Jersey Bacon and Beer Festival!

The popular event will take place on August 20 at the Grand Ballroom of the Scottish Rite Auditorium in Collingswood, and is Crossroads Programs' most successful fundraising event.

This year, over a dozen restaurants will create a delectable assortment of dishes with only one required ingredient: bacon.

"Aside from that, the chefs can use their imagination ... and they do," said CEO Michael Snyder. "We can't wait to see what's on the menu this year."

The 2014 Bacon and Beer Festival featured bacon as a major component of pasta, chowder and even doughnuts, as well as an infusion in bloody marys.

Crossroads Programs will give out awards to the best bacon dish and best beer, as decided by a popular vote. Fifteen different restaurants will be putting their own spin on the breakfast treat, while 11 breweries will offer craft beer tastings.

Donors call months in advance to get tickets, which help fund the nonprofit Snyder runs. Crossroads Programs runs homeless shelters for teens and has developed an extensive network of foster parents. The Bacon and Beer Festival is one of the organizations biggest fundraisers.

Tickets for the festival are $37.50 and available online.



Photo Credit: Crossroads Programs
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