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'Disturbing;' Police Pull Roaches From 'Top' Main Line Eatery

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A day after the health department closed down a popular Main Line Chinese restaurant once named the nation's best, police and officials returned to remove more items, including insects and moldy food containers, from the infested eatery.

Radnor Township health and building officials closed Yangming in Bryn Mawr, on Tuesday and posted a health citation in the front window that listed "Gross Facility & Equipment Sanitation" and "Insect/Rodent Infestation" as reasons for the closure.

On Wednesday, police and health officials returned to the eatery at County Line and Conestoga roads to remove evidence from inside including a plastic bag with three roaches inside and expired food.

"They've had five days to clean up," said Radnor police chief William Colarulo. "What we found today was deplorable, so imagine what it looked like five days ago when it's still deplorable -- we're pulling out roaches and expired food."

The sewer inspection team was also on scene Wednesday using cameras to inspect underground pipes where police said the restaurant dumped cooking grease.

"There's grease that's running off from this property into the common sewer area," said Colarulo. "Wherever you look it's just very disturbing, very angering."

Radnor Township manager Robert Zienkowski said the conditions inside the eatery were "totally unacceptable."

"I spoke with the owner this morning and told him all of his management staff should be fired within the next five minutes," said Zienkowski.

The multi-day closure came after the restaurant called police over a customer dispute stemming from a teenage girl twice being served a roach in her food Friday, said police. That dispute escalated after the family found the compensation from the restaurant to be insufficient, said police.

When officers arrived Friday afternoon, "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.

A handmade sign placed below the bright orange violation Tuesday stated, "Closed on Tue. 8/18/15 for Renovation." That closure continued Wednesday as the eatery said it would not be open.

Alan Nuynh, manager of the restaurant, told NBC10 the roaches crawled in through a damaged vent in the kitchen, which wasn't broken when Yangming passed inspection back on July 29.

"We're very concerned about customer safety and food safety for the restaurant," he said. "We've been there for 25 years."

The restaurant said they updated their out-of-date HVAC and exhaust systems and also made improvements to meet fire regulations. They also removed and cleaned equipment. Nguyen said they spent around $12,000 on repairs Tuesday.

The improvements weren't enough to get them back to serving food Wednesday. Taltoan said the restaurant must pass a detailed inspection to make sure its in compliance with the state health code before it could serve food again.

"What really shocked me is that when you walked into the restaurant the tables are set with silverware and linens like their ready to open," said Colarulo. "They're nowhere near ready to open and it's not going to be for a longtime."

Contractors came in Wednesday to fix electrical and plumbing violations.

Nuynh hoped to get work done within a few days.

"We might be able to do it in a couple of days or sooner," said Nuynh.

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.

Police didn't expect to file any criminal charges.



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School Counselor Tries to Seduce Boy She 'Adores:' Prosecutors

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A guidance counselor and swim coach at an all-boys Main Line prep school promised to help get a teenager into an elite Ivy League college while sending the 16-year-old a series of “highly sexualized” emails and text messages, according to police.

“I adore you – always have, always will,” read one of the messages that Chester County detectives accuse former Malvern Prep counselor and coach Emily Feeney sent to the teen.

Hundreds of messages – some sent from the 40-year-old’s school-issued email account – began in the summer of 2014, said Chester County detectives in an affidavit of probable cause.

Before the messages ended they included a topless photo sent to the boy’s cellphone and various emails including one that stated, “girls will come and go (and it sounds like this one won’t be doing much coming but that’s your problem) but friends do not. You can’t ignore and screw over friends for a girl, or a swim meet or anything else. You’ve done that repeatedly to me and I’ve had enough. I don’t need it.”

The boy, a swimmer at the school, repeatedly told Feeney – a married mother whose family has a legacy at Malvern Prep – he had no interest in a sexual relationship with her, said investigators.

“I’m not interested in you end of story I’m 16 I’m not into you,” read a message the boy wrote to Feeney in February.

"Her response to that was to ratchet up the pressure," said Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan.

But the messages and emails – many non-professional and sexually suggestive – continued, said detectives. Feeney, who previously worked at Ivy-institutions like Princeton and Columbia universities, used her position as top college counselor and the promise of helping the boy gain admission to Harvard University and onto the Ivy League school’s swim team to try and get the boy into a physical relationship, said investigators.

She concluded one email from July 2014 with the caveat, “You (victim) owe me big time. And no high fives,” said investigators.

“The defendant was entrusted with extraordinary access to and control over Malvern Prep students,” said Hogan. “She betrayed that trust by trying to seduce a student, even when he asked her to stop. The fact that this was a female adult corrupting a male juvenile does not change the criminality of the conduct.”

Some of the other messages investigators say Feeney sent the boy included:

“If you’d just stop fighting and let it happen, you’d be a lot less uptight and much happier.”

“I am reopening this conversation in two years when you graduate. No one would get in trouble and it would be so worth it. Tabled for two years.”

She also allegedly sent a series of emails over 10 days in January in which said she said she missed him and felt raw and awkward while begging the boy to talk to her. “You are gorgeous and this is killing me, please talk to me, she wrote, according to investigators. She also allegedly wrote, “I know you don’t want me calling you into my office.”

Investigators learned of the messages in mid-May after the boy told his parents and began investigating, said Hogan. They said the two never made sexual contact, only sharing a kiss.

Feeney turned herself into Chester County court Tuesday afternoon – making no comment as she arrived. A judge arraigned her on four counts including unlawful contact with a minor, indecent assault and sexual contact with a student then released her on unsecured bond, said court records.

After the hearing, Feeney's attorney asked for the public to hold out judgment.

"Our position is that we are going to look at the case and we are going to make some decisions about what was appropriate to do here," said attorney Mike Engel.

The school put Feeney on leave back in May and later terminated her employment.



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In Person SEPTA Pope Passes, Updated Map

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Special One Day Regional Rail Passes for the Papal available to purchase in person visit will go on sale Friday, August 21 at selected regional rail stations.

Customers are able to purchase up to 10 passes at $10.00 each per transaction. Special Reduced Fare Regional Rail Passes for the Papal visit are also available at $5.00 each.

This is the first time customers will be able to purchase SEPTA Pope passes in person. Previous purchases of the special passes were sold via lottery.

15 stations will have extended weekend ticket office hours both Saturday and Sunday August 22 and 23. Most will be opened from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Paoli station will be open 6:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday for sales of the special passes.

The Special One Day Regional Rail Pass will be the only SEPTA fare accepted for travel during the Papal visit weekend. Passes must be purchased at specific station ticket offices.

To find the full list of where passes can be purchased and more information about travel during the Papal visit via SEPTA, click here.

SEPTA also unveiled an updated service map for the Papal Visit weekend Wednesday. The new map highlighted morning arrival and afternoon departure stations.

City officials expect an additional 1.5 million people to visit — many coming to see the pontiff over the weekend of September 26 and 27.

The transit authority will close 251 of its 282 rail stations — subway, regional rail and trolley — to essentially convert the network to express service. Trains will be fully-loaded at one of 31 stops and travel directly into Center City Philadelphia. The empty train will then be turned around and sent back to pick up more people.


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Sheryl Lee Ralph Celebrates 25 Years of DIVAS

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Sheryl Lee Ralph talks her upcoming event "DIVAS Simply Singing." A star-studded concert at the Dell in Fairmount Park that brings awareness about AIDS and HIV.

Car Strikes Family, 2-Year-Old Boy Dies

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Friends and family are mourning a 2-year-old boy who died from his injuries after a car struck him, his siblings and his cousin Tuesday night in Southampton Township, New Jersey.

Jairisa Galindo, 18, was pulling her half-brothers 2-year-old Jyonsheil Martinez and 6-year-old Kahariel Martinez inside a wagon in the center of the eastbound lane of Buddtown Road Tuesday around 8:20 p.m. The boys’ sister Mahya Martinez, 13, and their cousin, 8-year-old John Giles, were walking with them on the side of the road. 

The group was walking in the flow of traffic when they were struck by a BMW sedan. Jairisa, Jyonsheil, Kahariel and John were all hit by the vehicle.  The impact caused the two boys to be thrown out of the wagon. 

“We were outside and we heard a thud and my husband thought it was thunder,” said Cheryl O’Neil, a witness. “I was just horrified.”

O’Neil said she along with the driver, who stopped at the scene, tried to help the children. 

“I checked his arm for a pulse and I didn’t find anything,” she said. “I think right then and there he took his last breath right after the paramedics got here and were working on him.” 

Mahya, the only child who wasn’t struck, held her baby brother in her arms as the paramedics arrived. 

“She was holding him and he was just covered in blood,” O’Neil said. “She kept screaming, ‘is he breathing? Is he breathing?!’” 

Jyonsheil was taken by medical helicopter to Virtua Hospital in Mount Holly where he later died from his injuries. 

The remaining three victims were all flown to Cooper Hospital in Camden where they remain in critical condition. Family members say Jairisa is extremely critical with head injuries and may not survive. 

Investigators say the posted speed limit at the crash scene is 45 miles per hour and there are no sidewalks, shoulders or street lights. Police say the driver of the BMW is cooperating with the investigation and no charges have been filed. They also say there are no indications that speed, drugs or alcohol played a role in the accident. 

A GoFundMe page was set up for the family. CLICK HERE if you would like to donate. 



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'No Drone Zone' In Effect During Pope Francis' Visit: FAA

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The Federal Aviation Association announced Wednesday that Philadelphia will become a "no drone zone" during the weekend Pope Francis is in town.

At the request of the Department of Homeland Security, the FAA stated they will be issuing a temporary flight restriction for September 26 and 27. The restriction includes model aircrafts, unmanned aircrafts, gliders, parachutes and various other methods of flight.

The FAA's restriction is designed to provide a safe and secure environment during the weekend. In addition, all flight waivers will be temporarily suspended during the flight restriction as well.

Balloon Stunt Canceled Due to Wildlife Concerns

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A local radio station’s plan to release over 100 balloons to promote an Atlantic City concert was canceled due to concerns over animal safety. 

Wednesday morning WPUR-FM (Cat Country 107.3) announced on their website they planned on launching 107 balloons with pictures of cats attached at the Michael Debbi Park in Buena Vista Township, New Jersey around 11 a.m. The stunt was promotion for the Rascal Flatts concert at the Atlantic City Beach Thursday. The station urged listeners to find the balloons and tweet photos with them for a chance to win tickets to the concert as well as Meet and Greet passes. 

The announcement drew immediate criticism however from residents concerned the balloons would harm animals in the ocean and mainland. 

“The animals can mistake it for food,” said Kate Warden of the Atlantic County SPCA. “They can ingest it. They can get tangled up if there are any cords on it.” 

The station’s Facebook page was flooded with messages condemning the promotion and urging the station to scrap the balloon release. Minutes before the scheduled launch, state police the SPCA and local leaders showed up at the park to do just that. 

“We called the radio station and told them under no circumstances were they allowed at the park or where they release balloons,’ said Buena Vista Township Committee Member John Armato. 

Staff members at the station then moved to a mall parking lot and kept most of the balloons inside an  SUV though a few were held by a WPUR mascot. 

“We actually thought we were far enough inland,” said Joe Kelly, a personality and brand manager at the station. “We did some tests and they would last an hour, maybe two hours before losing their helium so we didn’t actually think it would make it all the way to the water. We certainly respect everybody’s thoughts and concerns.” 

The balloons were eventually popped back at the station and thrown out in the trash. 



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Localized Flooding in Parts of Region

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Scattered showers hit parts of the area Wednesday causing localized flooding. 

A flash flood warning was in effect for central Bucks County, southeastern Montgomery County and Northwest Philadelphia 

The rain disrupted SEPTA train service. Service is suspended between the Willow Grove and Warminster stations on the Warminster Line due to downed wires. CHECK HERE for alternate service suggestions. 

There were reports of lightning during a storm over North Philadelphia. Witnesses saw lightning strike a pole at the intersection of Whitaker and Wyoming avenues causing some power outages in the area. 

Rain also caused flooding in South Jersey including Manchester Township where the water reached as high as two feet in some areas. Two vehicles became stranded in the water in the area of Barcelona Court, Eleanor Road and Ambassador Drive as a result. An ambulance responding to a first aid call also got stuck on Barcelona Drive. 

Stay with NBC10.com for the latest weather updates. 



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AC Venue Changes After Maroon 5 Concert

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After concert goers had issues getting to their ticket sections for Sunday’s Maroon 5 concert, concert officials are changing how they go about having people get to their sections. NBC10’s Ted Greenberg reports on how they are now opening up more entrances for the Rascal Flatts concert being held on Thursday.

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Superheroes Scale Glass Walls

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Ordinary window washers dressed as superheroes while they scaled down the glass walls of Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital on Wednesday afternoon.

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New Food Coming To Lincoln Financial Menu

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Aramark and Lincoln Financial Field are teaming up with new local food partners this season to give fans the full football experience while watching the games.

Leah Poses On Cereal Box

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Leah’s proud dad, Cincinnati defensive tackle posted the picture of his daughter Leah on the Wheaties box, on Instagram. Leah is still battling cancer, after receiving treatments at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

Montco Talks Pope Preparedness

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With the papal visit looming, officials in Montgomery County held a series of sessions with faith leaders Wednesday that focused on emergency preparedness while police prepared to use special security cameras to ensure safety.

“We are especially thrilled that (Pope Francis) has chosen Montgomery County as the place to sleep when he is here, we call it the ‘Home Away From Rome,’” said Montgomery County commissioner Josh Shapiro. “We want to make sure that everybody’s mind is at ease and that we can enjoy this wonderful event for what it is.”

While there are no credible threats, the county urged awareness as they handed out emergency preparedness information to religious leaders and also gave those leaders the chance to meet county leaders.

“What is it that we can do to ensure that the people that walk into our churches that walk into our churches, our temples, our mosques, our synagogues are safe and secure,” said Shapiro.

Shapiro and other county officials met with religious leaders to talk about safety measures. The meeting comes ahead of Pope Francis’ visit (and stay) in Montgomery County next month and after the recent church shooting in Charleston, South Carolina.

The event at the county’s Emergency Operations Center in Eagleville, Pennsylvania dealt with the roles taken on during a disaster response. They also promoted their “ReadyMontco” notification system and social media accounts.

The health department also has a plan in place for the papal visit, said commissioner Said Dr. Val Arkoosh.

“I can assure you that we are looking at this visit very carefully from all sorts of health issues that could potentially be challenging,” said Arkoosh.

The goal was to make people feel safer not only in their house of worship but also in their communities.

Arkoosh said part of the plan included better communication between departments.

Police could have a new tool as well during the papal visit as live, mobile web cams – made by a Bucks County company – are dispatched on both sides of the Delaware River.

SEPTA and DRPA officers already expected to use the cameras, made by SENTRY, during the Pope visit. The cams, which can also be placed on top of vehicles – like they were at the s Open in Merion and during the Broad Street Run -- and monitored wirelessly.



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Delaware Traffic Troubles for Papal Visit

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Delaware residents planning on going to Philadelphia for the Pope’s visit should be prepared to have a hike to the train station. NBC10’s Tim Furlong reports on how some train riders feel about parking during the Pope’s visit.

A Wet End to Our 4th Heat Wave

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CHANGES ON THE WAY

We’ve had a lot of days of 90 degrees or higher this summer (27 so far), which is about average for an entire summer. What is unusual is that we haven’t really had any extreme, dangerous heat (temperatures at or near 100). And we’re sure not going to get any in the next week, at least.

A major change in the overall weather pattern will prevent heat from building up in our part of the country for a while. The change from the hot & humid air to more comfort will probably come with a bang, in the form of heavy showers and thunderstorms.

COMPUTER MODELS AGREE ON THIS ONE

Usually, I’m writing about how different computer models are coming up with far different forecasts. This is amazingly true regarding the future of Tropical Storm Danny, but that’s for another blog. But this time, high agreement means higher confidence that the basic forecast will be on target. Not perfect-on target.

Here are the latest forecast maps for total rainfall by Friday afternoon. Notice how similar the amounts of rain are. And the areas getting the most rain are similar, too. These are the NAM, GFS, and Canadian models (in that order) from today. The scale is a little difficult to read, but it is generally showing about an inch in the Philadelphia area, with more to the west and less to the east. But in this case, there is potential for a lot more rain in some localized areas.

The least amount of rain, on average, is at the shore. And the most (around 2”) is near the Poconos and Berks County. That’s the general picture. Then we try to get into the details.

TIME FOR “TRAINING”?

It’s obviously a dangerous thing to be walking along train tracks. In weather, “training” is potentially dangerous, too. That is when showers or thunderstorms move along the same narrow zone time after time. Some places get a LOT of rain, while others may see none at all.

Another look at the maps above shows a general south to north band of the heavier rain. In this pattern, the actual shower movement is going to be south to north. When you combine an extremely moist air mass with a slow-moving band of showers and storms, it adds up to a potential flooding threat from training. Normally, a north-south line of storms keeps moving, so no one area gets enough rain for flooding. But when showers keep moving from south to north along the line, and the line moves slowly, it can cause trouble. 

Keep an eye on the radar in the next 36 hours, whether it’s on TV, your computer, or on your phone. It may give you an extra clue about where the flood threat should be in the next few hours. That’s what our Weather APP is for.


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Temple Move In Day

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Freshman students at Temple University started moving onto campus today. The freshman class is already breaking a lot of records with having 4,700 students in the class.

O'Donnell's Daughter Was Staying With Convict: Police

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The South Jersey man who Rosie O'Donnell's missing daughter was staying with was convicted on drug offenses, according to police. 

Steven Sheerer, 25, of Barnegat Township was arrested in 2012. Sheerer was in a car with another woman when they were stopped by police following a two-month narcotics investigation. The woman had heroin and drug paraphernalia on her while her 1-year-old and 3-year-old children were in the back seat of the car, police told NBC Philadelphia.

Police also searched Sheerer's home on Village Drive where they found heroin, marijuana and drug paraphernalia. 

Sheerer was arrested and charged with third-degree possession of heroin with the intent to distribute, third-degree possession of heroin, third-degree endangering the welfare of a child, and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was later convicted on those charges. 

Police confirmed Rosie O'Donnell's daughter Chelsea was staying with Sheerer when she was found Tuesday night after going missing for a week. 

Barnegat Township Police say they received a call from the Rockland County Sheriff's Department earlier Tuesday evening asking them to check a few homes on Village Drive for a missing juvenile.

An officer went to Sheerer's home and found O'Donnell. She was then taken to the Barnegat Township Police headquarters.

Police have not yet revealed the connection O'Donnell had with Sheerer but don't believe anything criminal occurred while she was with him. Authorities said she suffers from mental illness and hadn't been taking her medication.

Video from the Asbury Park Press shows Chelsea O'Donnell being picked up by an SUV at the Barnegat Township Police Department Tuesday night.

Rosie O'Donnell also announced on Twitter Tuesday night that her daughter was found safe. 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.

"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."



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Phillies Send Utley to Dodgers

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The Man has been traded.

The Phillies on Wednesday traded Chase Utley, the most prolific offensive second baseman in franchise history and cornerstone of the 2008 World Series title team, to the Los Angeles Dodgers for infielder/outfielder Darnell Sweeney and right-handed pitcher John Richy.

In Los Angeles, Utley will rejoin longtime double-play mate Jimmy Rollins, who was traded to the Dodgers in December for two pitching prospects.

Utley is due over $4 million for the remainder of the 2015 season and another $2 million in the event of a buyout of his 2016 option. He has an $11 million club option for next season.

Bothered by an injured ankle until hitting the DL on June 22 and returning Aug. 7, the 36-year-old is hitting .217 with five home runs and 30 RBIs this season, his 13th in the majors. However, since returning from the disabled list on Aug. 7, he has gone 15 for 31 (.484) with five doubles, a homer and five RBIs.

The Phillies drafted Utley out of UCLA with the 15th overall pick in the 2000 MLB draft, and he made his major league debut on April 4, 2003. Utley is a six-time All-Star and four-time Silver Slugger award recipient. He led the Phillies to the 2008 World Series championship and two National League pennants. 

Two quotes — one by him, one said about him — have become part of Phillies lore. After the 2008 championship parade arrived at Citizens Bank Park, Utley took the mic and hollered, “World f----- champions.” 

Two years earlier in Atlanta, Utley stunned the Braves by scoring from second on a groundout to the pitcher by Ryan Howard, causing the legendary Harry Kalas to exclaim, “Chase Utley, you are the man.”

Utley ranks in the top 10 in Phillies history in numerous offensive categories. He is fifth in doubles (346), sixth in home runs (233), seventh in RBIs (916) and ninth in hits (1,623). He hit .282 with a .366 on-base percentage in 1,551 games in red pinstripes.

Gunman Fires 22 Shots, 2 Teens Struck

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Two teenagers are in the hospital after they were struck in the third shooting in four nights in an Olney community.  

The 15-year-old boy and 18-year-old man were on the 100 block of Roselyn Street late Wednesday afternoon when an unidentified gunman fired 22 shots. 

The 15-year-old was struck in the shoulder while the 18-year-old was struck in the stomach. They were both taken to Einstein Hospital. The 15-year-old is stable while the 18-year-old is in critical condition. 

The shooting occurred within a three block radius of two previous shootings. A triple shooting occurred on the 100 block of Widener Street Sunday and a double shooting occurred on Nedro Avenue Monday night. Officials have not yet revealed whether the three shootings are related. 

If you have information on any of the shootings, please call Philadelphia Police. 

10 at 7: What You Need to Know Today

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Here are the 10 things you need to know to start your day from your friends at NBC10.

TODAY'S TOP STORY

Police Investigate Jogger's Death: Police are investigating the mysterious death of a jogger in a Montgomery County park Wednesday night. A group of friends went for a run in Fort Washington State Park in Whitemarsh Township and at some point, the victim, a man in his 20s, became separated from the group. Investigators believe the man became disoriented from the heat and fell down a 20-foot ravine. Due to difficult search conditions, it took crews about an hour to find his body. The man’s body was found near railroad tracks, but he was not struck by the train and there were no obvious signs of trauma, police said. An autopsy will be performed to determine the man’s exact cause of death.

YOUR FIRST ALERT FORECAST 

Showers and thunderstorms are possible Thursday through the late morning and afternoon hours. Then heavy rainfall is expected Thursday night into Friday morning. The rain is expected to move out by Friday afternoon and the humidity should come down. Saturday and Sunday are expected to be warm and sunny. High temp: 87 degrees. Get your full NBC10 First Alert forecast here.

WHAT YOU MISSED YESTERDAY

Football Player's Death Attributed to Cardiac Condition: Authorities said the death of a North Philadelphia prep school football player who collapsed during a workout was due to natural causes stemming from a cardiac condition. The Philadelphia medical examiner's office said Wednesday that 15-year-old Ryan Gillyard of Upper Darby died of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a condition that causes thickening of the heart muscle. St. Joseph's Prep officials said the freshman collapsed shortly after warmups April 18 at the school's practice field. He was rushed to Temple University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

AROUND THE WORLD

'Side Deal' Allows Iran to Inspect Its Own Military Site: Iran will inspect itself at its most sensitive known military complex to clear up suspicions of past military activity, NBC News has confirmed. Iran is required to "close the file" on past military dimensions of its nuclear program before it can get sanctions relief and proceed with the long-term nuclear deal negotiated in Vienna. But, Wednesday night, two senior U.S. officials told NBC News that the unusual arrangement between the IAEA and Tehran relates only to past military activity and that UN inspectors, including IAEA Director Yukiya Amano, would be on site to supervise the Iranians at every step of the way.

Now that claim is being disputed by a senator who opposes the deal and attended classified briefings on the IAEA's role at the Parchin complex southeast of Tehran. The Senate opponent told NBC News it is "categorically untrue that IAEA inspectors will be inside the Parchin facility while soil samples are being taken" - contrary to the administration's claims.

TODAY'S TALKER

Woman's Request in Obituary: 'Don't Vote for Hillary Clinton': A New Jersey woman has used her obituary to make a final request to friends and family: Please don't vote for Hillary Rodham Clinton for president. Elaine Fydrych's husband said Wednesday she was a registered Democrat and not "a political person." But he said she grew to strongly dislike Clinton after the deadly 2012 attacks in Benghazi and believed Clinton's handling of the matter as secretary of state was "terrible." The last line of her obituary says: "Elaine requests, `In lieu of flowers, please do not vote for Hillary Clinton.'" Learn more about the obit here.

 

SPORTS SPOT

Phillies Send Utley to Dodgers: The Phillies on Wednesday traded Chase Utley, the most prolific offensive second baseman in franchise history and cornerstone of the 2008 World Series title team, to the Los Angeles Dodgers for infielder/outfielder Darnell Sweeney and right-handed pitcher John Richy. Utley says it was a "very, very difficult decision" for him and his family. Get your full sports news at CSNPhilly.

PHOTO OF THE DAY

See more Top News Photos here.

THROUGH IGER'S EYES

@rhfeenan snapped this cool image of the Witherspoon Building in Philadelphia.

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TODAY'S VIRAL VIDEO

This dad had to pull his young daughter over for her crazy driving of a cozy coupe. Watch the video here.

A LITTLE SWEETENER

Baby Penguin Debuts: Southern California's newest feathered friend made its debut Tuesday morning at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach. Lily, a Magellanic penguin chick, was born at the aquarium on June 5 and joined the other penguins in the June Keyes Penguin Habitat after spending about two months in a nursery. Lily, who represents the third generation of Aquarium-born penguins, is the seventh penguin to be born at the aquarium since 2013 and the 20th penguin to join the exhibit. Learn more about Lily here.

 


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