A family is suing a local Boys and Girls Club after a counselor allegedly sexually abused a 12-year-old boy during a trip at the Kimmel Center.

Percival Outland of Philadelphia is charged with unlawful contact with a minor and other related offenses.

The law firm Watson LLC filed a $5 million lawsuit against Outland and the Germantown Boys and Girls Club on Tuesday.

The lawsuit alleges that Outland, who worked as a program director at the Germantown Boys and Girls Club, took six children on a trip to a show at the Kimmel Center on May 9. During the show, Outland allegedly followed a 12-year-old boy to the restroom and forced him into a bathroom stall in an attempt to have him perform sexual acts. The boy told police Outland forced him to touch his genitals.

The boy managed to escape and rejoined the group as well as other Boys and Girls Club counselors, according to the lawsuit. Outland also allegedly was seen having inappropriate contact with another boy at the show.

After the show, Outland drove back to the Germantown Boys and Girls Club with the 12-year-old boy who was waiting to be picked up by his mother, according to the lawsuit. The boy claimed Outland was drinking alcohol and smoking marijuana in the vehicle as they waited for his mother. Outland then allegedly tried to sexually assault the boy again, who was hiding in the back of the 15-passenger van. The boy’s mother pulled into the parking lot before Outland could reach him however, according to the lawsuit. 

The lawsuit states the boy fled to his mother as soon as she arrived. The boy’s mother said Outland was behaving suspiciously and wondered why there were no other children or counselors with them.

Outland was arrested on July 23 after a three month investigation.  

The lawsuit states the trip Outland took the boy on was organized by the Germantown Boys & Girls Club and the van he allegedly tried to assault the boy in was also commissioned by the Club. A spokesperson for the Germantown Boys and Girls Club released the following statement:

Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia take these allegations very seriously.  The safety and protection of our children is our highest priority and concern.  As soon as allegations about Mr. Outland were brought to our attention we removed him from the workplace and contacted the Department of Human Services (DHS).  We have been cooperating with the Department of Human Services in all aspects of their investigation. Mr. Outland has not been back to work since May 9th 2015 as the investigation by DHS remains pending.  We would never hire or retain an employee, particularly one that works directly with children, who we believe to be in any way a threat to the health or safety of our kids.

Roaches crawling on equipment and onto patrons' plates caused the closure of a Main Line eatery, once named the top Chinese restaurant in the country.

Radnor Township health and building officials closed Yangming, at County Line and Conestoga roads in Bryn Mawr, on Tuesday. The closure came after the restaurant called police over a customer dispute stemming from a teenage girl twice being served a roach, said police.

A teenager had found a roach in her noodles and complained on Friday, said Radnor Police. When the waiter brought a new set of noodles, it also contained a roach -- discovered while the girl ate the dish -- causing the parents to demand that the manager give them a gift certificate. The dispute escalated after the family found the compensation to be insufficient, said police.

When officers arrived around 4 p.m., "there were roaches that were in plain sight" in the kitchen, said Radnor police Lt. Andy Block.

Local health officials then shut down the restaurant until it was disinfected, said Block.

"We had a situation where the kitchen was unsanitary due to some infestation of insects," said township health officer Larry Taltoan. "I did see some insects in the food facility and in some places there shouldn't be any."

The restaurant said the closure lasted only an hour -- health inspectors claimed the closure lasted a few hours -- and that they cleaned up the insects before reopening for the weekend.

On Tuesday, inspectors closed down Yangming -- a health citation placed in the front window listed "Gross Facility & Equipment Sanitation" and "Insect/Rodent Infestation" as reasons for the closure.

A handmade sign placed below the bright orange violation stated, "Closed on Tue. 8/18/15 for Renovation."

The restaurant updated its out-of-date HVAC and exhaust systems and also made improvements to meet fire regulations, said the restaurant. They also removed and cleaned equipment.

The eatery, popular among Main Liners and area college students has a history of praise. In 2011, Yangming beat out about 45,000 other eateries to top Chinese Restaurant News’ “Best Chinese Restaurant” list.

Yangming planned to reopen for business on Wednesday but it could take longer. Taltoan said the restaurant must first pass a detailed inspection to make sure its in compliance with the state health code before it could serve food again.

Police didn't expect to file any criminal charges.

A local Philly band will be performing live on NBC's hit show "Amercia's Got Talent" Tuesday.

The band, '3 Shades of Blue', has advanced to the live rounds on the talent show, and will be taking the stage at 8 p.m. at Radio City Music Hall.

Having opened for Switchfoot, Lightswitch and many others, the band has garnered attentioned both in Philadelphia and along the East Coast. They are currently scheduled to open for Panic! at the Disco in September as well.

'3 Shades of Blue' consists of three brothers- Jeffery, Jesse and Austin- and their best friend Dane, who all hail from Philadelphia.

Be sure to check out America's Got Talent at 8 p.m. on NBC10 to catch '3 Shades of Blue' live!

Want to get an insider’s perspective of Pope Francis before he comes to Philly?

Watch The People's Pope, tonight at 7 p.m. on NBC10 and streamed right here online.

NBC10’s Jim Rosenfield and Telemundo 62’s Ramon Zayas were the first local reporters on the ground in Argentina to bring you a series of exclusive reports on the pope. They traveled to his homelad this summer to cover the people and places most influential to Jorge Bergoglio as well as his passions and the political controversy that defines his darkest days in Buenos Aires.

Several residents are outraged after a pit bull was euthanized only a few days after going through another area shelter.

“Spunky Brewster” arrived at the Bucks County SPCA after being picked up on Aug. 2 by Lower Makefield Police.

Paperwork didn’t reveal who found the dog so the SPCA used the dog’s microchip to track down its owner who said she had just moved to Colorado and had given the dog away a couple of years back but couldn’t remember who she gave the dog to, said Bucks SPCA executive director Anne Irwin.

The owner told the SPCA she couldn’t take the dog back so the shelter began an evaluation of Spunky’s behavior.

“When the dog in question was evaluated her arousal level was so high that she repeatedly grabbed the evaluator’s arms hard enough to hurt and chased and nipped at her pant legs and did not easily settle down,” said Irwin. “This is not really aggression, but in a real life setting it can result in a situation where people or animals get hurt or worse. A manager observed the behavior as well and determined that this dog was high risk for adoption.”

The aggressive evaluation led to the SPCA putting down Spunky on Aug. 8.

Only after the death did the SPCA learn that the dog’s finder had posted photos of Spunky to social media. Volunteers from Animal Care & Control Team of Philadelphia (ACCT) recognized the dog as a recently placed pet from ACCT.

By the time the recognition happened, Spunky had already been euthanized, said Irwin.

Some social media users, upset over what happened to Spunky, used the #JusticeForSpunkyBrewster hashtag to question what happened to the dog, shown in photos as being playful and loving. They claimed that Spunky was put down because she was a pit bull.

Once-named “Baby,” Spunky spent nearly two months at ACCT waiting to find a home, said ACCT operations Director Ed Fritz.

An investigation revealed that Spunky’s owner actually hadn’t moved out of town and had actually adopted the dog that same day, said Irwin.

“Apparently she took the dog home to her apartment in Bristol, did not like the interaction with her other dogs and drove it to Morrisville and let it go,” said Irwin.

The SPCA charged that woman with animal abandonment.

The adopter chose not to utilize some of ACCT’s programs including free clinic care for the first 48 hours and its Pen Pal program that helps animals acclimate to a new environment.

“If it’s not working out you can return the dog,” said Fritz. “You don’t necessarily know how the animal will behave until you get it to another location, to another environment."

“We just wish she would have reached out for assistance and given us a chance to help,” said Fritz.

Instead the dog was wandering in Bucks County within hours of being adopted.

“It’s tough in the animal shelter making decisions… no one likes doing that type of thing and having to put animals to sleep,” said Fritz. “But you have the responsibility of protecting the health and safety of people in your community, sometimes you have to make tough calls.”

“We try hard to make responsible decisions for the animals in our care and for the community,” said Irwin. “This whole situation is very sad.”

Rosie O'Donnell's missing 17-year-old daughter was found safe in Ocean County, New Jersey. A law enforcement source confirmed with NBC10 Chelsea O'Donnell was at the Barnegat Township Police Department Tuesday night waiting to get picked up.

Rosie O'Donnell also announced on Twitter Tuesday night that her daughter was found safe one week after the teen was last seen at the family's New York home. 

O'Donnell tweeted shortly before 6:30 p.m. Tuesday that "chelsea has been found safe and is safe in police custody - thank u all for the help and light #missingchildren." 

Chelsea O’Donnell had been last seen at her Rockland County home on Aug. 11, Rosie O'Donnell said on her website earlier in the day. South Nyack police were alerted that she was missing on Sunday, and they had been searching for her since. She apparently left the home with her 6-month-old therapy puppy, a 9-pound black terrier named Bear.

South Nyack police confirmed Chelsea was found safe with her dog in New Jersey and were working to bring her back home. 

"Rosie wants to thank everyone for their help, especially the South Nyack, NY and Barneget Light, NJ police departments," Cindi Berger, a representative for Rosie O'Donnell, said in a statement to NBC 4 New York. "Her daughter Chelsea O’Donnell has been located by the police and is safe in their custody."

Rosie O'Donnell tweeted photos of her missing daughter Tuesday afternoon. One tweet early Tuesday featured the caption "dude was asking for u today .... dude #urFAMILY #call."

After enduring plenty of criticism for the destruction of HitchBot, Philadelphia is seeking forgiveness through a new robot inspired by Pope Francis’ upcoming visit: the Pope Bot.

Created by local radio station 93.3 WWMR, the Pope Bot began its journey through the Delaware Valley Monday morning.

“Hello, I’m Pope Bot. Inspired by my friend, #HitchBot, who sadly met his demise in Philadelphia,” the Pope Bot “wrote.” “The goal of my adventure is to prove to the Vatican that this area is a safe environment for the leader of the church.”

Similarly to the HitchBot, the Pope Bot is using the kindness of others to get around. Yet there is a bit more incentive for Good Samaritans as a prize is available each week for one person who gives it a lift.

Yet while Pope Bot’s journey began comfortably enough, the situation turned scary when it went missing a little over 24 hours later.

Thankfully the Pope Bot was found in Levittown and is continuing its quest to bring redemption to the city of brotherly love.

You can follow the Pope Bot’s journey here.

UPDATE: NEW DETAILS ON THE CRASH AND THE VICTIMS HERE

A two-year-old died and three others were critically injured after they were struck by a car in Burlington County Tuesday night.

The four were walking were walking with the flow of traffic in the center of the eastbound lane of Buddtown Road in Southampton Township around 8:30 p.m. There are no sidewalks or shoulders, and there are no street lights.

New Jersey State Police say Jairisa Galindo, 18, was pulling Jyonsheil Martinez, 2, and Kahariel Martinez, 6, in a wagon while John Giles, 8, was walking next to them.

Investigators say a passing car struck the group and the wagon.

New Jersey State Police say Jyonshiel Martinez was rushed to Virtua Hospital in Mount Holly where he was later pronounced dead.

Galindo, Giles and Kahariel Martinez were taken to Cooper University Hospital where they are listed in critical condition.

Police say the driver stayed at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation.

No criminal charges are pending.

The deadly incident remains under investigation.

A South Jersey hospital is back to normal operations after they tested a woman for an illness who recently visited West Africa.

The woman was transported to the Kennedy University Hospital in Stratford, New Jersey around 8 p.m. Tuesday complaining of illness. A spokeswoman told NBC10 the woman had traveled to West Africa earlier in the month and was evaluated in isolation in the hospital's Emergency Department "out of an abundance of caution." 

The spokeswoman told NBC10 the hospital tested the woman for malaria and diverted ambulances from bringing in any new patients as the tests continued. The hospital later announced around 1 a.m. Wednesday the divert was lifted and that operations were back to normal. The woman was diagnosed with malaria. Officials say the woman continues to recover and there is no public health risk. 

"She has been diagnosed with a travel-related illness that is not Ebola, and is receiving treatment for this illness," a spokeswoman wrote. "This individual has had no known exposure to Ebola. The hospital took all necessary infection control precautions to protect patients and personnel. Kennedy has been in close contact with Camden County and State Department of Health officials since the time the patient arrived at the hospital."

Shortly after midnight, a Camden County spokesman released the following statement to NBC10 regarding the patient and hospital's procedures.

On Aug. 7, an individual who resides in Gloucester Township, Camden County arrived home from a trip to Western Africa. In accordance with mandated travel surveillance instituted by the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) the county health department was monitoring this individual twice a day for any symptoms of a communicable disease for 21 days. Last night, at 6:13 p.m. on Aug. 18, the patient exhibited a fever that from a precautionary perspective commissioned a full response by first responders.  The patient was then transported to Kennedy Health System in Stratford for further examination. The Gloucester Township EMTs, police department, county Haz-Mat and county health department officials arrived on the scene and followed and exceeded all protocols for the situation. Local, county and state health and emergency management officials are coordinating with medical professionals at Kennedy to ensure the health and welfare of the patient as well as the public. In short, the reporting and monitoring system endorsed by the CDC worked flawlessly and all first responders went above and beyond to follow the prescribed training to handle a possible communicable disease.

Fire officials believe squatters played a role in a fire that damaged a vacant home in Philadelphia early Wednesday morning.

The fire started about 4:40 a.m. inside an abandoned home in the 1800 block of E. Clementine Street in the city’s Kensington section.

Fire officials say the fire started in the second-floor of an abandoned two-story rowhome.

Firefighters were able to bring the fire quickly under control.

There were no reports of any injuries.

Fire officials told NBC10 they found evidence of squatters living inside the home. It is believed the squatters had a role in the fire. Squatting is the act of occupying or living in an abandoned building without lawful permission.

The fire remains under investigation.

The heat wave we have had these last few days isn't just uncomfortable to live and work in -- it's a hazard for firefighters.

It makes it even harder for them to cool down at fire scenes.

NBC10’s Katy Zachry spoke with a volunteer group based in Nicetown that works overtime in the heat to keep firefighters safe.

In most cases, Philadelphia 2nd Alarmers are the ones who keep firefighters cool and hydrated.

One Philadelphia fire battalion chief told NBC10 they would not be successful if it weren't for the help of 2nd Alarmers.

In their trucks, the 2nd Alarmers volunteers carry everything from flood lights and oxygen tanks, to first aid gear and radio batteries.

As soon as firefighters take a break from fighting the fire, 2nd Alarmers take their vital signs. In the extreme heat, the 2nd Alarmers cool the firefighters off with misting fans and liquids.

"When he comes out, our job is to get to them very quickly, get fluid in him and make sure we get his core temp down,” Chief Greg Masi of the 2nd Alarmers said.

The 2nd Alarmers Association operates solely on donations. For more information and how to donate, you can visit their Facebook page.

The Philadelphia Police Department social media team has struck again -- in an awkward kind of way.

This time, they resurrected a public service announcement from a cult TV show to warn people about the dangers of drug use.

In a video posted on its YouTube channel, the police department has a little fun with a public service announcement from the ‘90s as a way to get its message across to not use drugs.

The PSA, which was originally released in 1991, starts off with several cast members of the TV show “Saved By The Bell” giving their thoughts on drugs:

“Dumb.” “Stupid.” “Crazy.”

As the PSA progresses, the cast members are gathered in a classroom along with then NBC executive Brandon Tartikoff.

However, a picture of Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey is superimposed over Tartikoff’s face.

Ramsey’s voice is then dubbed over the audio saying “Hi. I’m Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey.”

The cast members end the PSA by saying “There’s no hope with dope!”

The PSA is taking a ribbing for its low-budget quality and using a show from the ‘90s to convey its message to today’s youth, but the department is taking it in stride and you can expect another viral video in the future.

Officials say more than 2,500 people have been charged with driving under the influence in Delaware this year.

The News Journal reports that 102 people were arrested across the state last week and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The Office of Highway Safety says one person was charged with his fifth DUI offense, a felony charge.

Officials warn that Checkpoint Strikeforce's saturation patrols, which aim to take impaired drivers off the road through highly visible enforcement, will target Newark this Friday.

The cover of the Wheaties box is generally reserved for heroes and champions. The latest addition to the cover may have trumped all the previous honorees.

Leah Still, whose public battle against cancer has been nothing short of inspirational, was given a box of Wheaties that features a picture of the five-year-old.

Leah’s father, current Cincinnati Bengal and former Penn State defensive tackle Devon Still, posted a photo of the cereal box cover on Twitter.

In late July, Devon Still announced that Leah remains cancer free.

The Garden State came up big in the latest list of the best high schools in the country. Six high schools in New Jersey placed among the nation's 10 best secondary-education institutions, according to Newsweek.

High Technology High School, a public magnet in Linccroft, was named the nation's second-best high school in the news magazine's yearly ranking of the top 500 schools in the country.

Other New Jersey schools earning Top 10 honors included Academy for Mathematics, Science and Engineering in Rockaway (No. 3); Union County Magnet High School in Scotch Plains (No. 4); Bergen County Academies in Hackensack (No. 5); Middlesex County Academy for Science, Mathematics and Engineering Technologies in Edison (No. 7); and Academy of Allied Health and Science in Neptune (No. 9). 

All six of the schools are public magnet schools. Each school had graduation rates of 100 percent, and each student enrolled in a college after getting their diplomas.

The top school in the country this year, according to Newsweek, is Thomas Jefferson High School for Sciences and Technology, a perennially ranked school in Alexandria, Virginia. Gretchen Whitney in California, International Academy in Michigan and Payton College Preparatory High School in Illinois rounded out the Top 10.

Fifty other schools in the Garden State are among the nation's top 500 high schools, according to Newsweek. 70 New York high schools made the list as well, along with 18 in Connecticut.

In the Philadelphia region; Charter School of Wilmington; Haddonfield Memorial High School, Conestoga High School, Lower Merion High School and Cherry Hill High School East all cracked the Top 100.

See the full list here.