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First Alert Weather: Record Warm Temps

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We're in for another potentially record-breaking day Sunday with temperatures reaching into the low 70s in some areas. NBC10 First Alert Meteorologist Michelle Grossman has the details.

Man Stabs Women to Death in Del. Rampage: Police

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Two women were stabbed to death in Delaware Sunday morning, and State Police said a man is in custody in connection with the killings.

Troopers were called to a rural stretch of Hawkey Brand Roach in Smyrna about 7:42 a.m. for a report of a man stabbing a woman outside a house, according to police. When officers arrived, they discovered a woman dead in the driveway.

Another woman was found inside a detached garage on the property, also stabbed to death. Police said the man suspected of perpetrating the stabbing fled the scene but was arrested a short time later.

Police said the investigation into the deadly stabbings is ongoing. They did not provide a motive or information on the suspect's connection, if any, to the victims.



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McCoy Makes Return to the Linc

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LeSean McCoy talks making his first return to the Linc as the Bills arrive to take on the Eagles Sunday.

NBC10 First Alert Weather: Cool-Down Coming

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The beginning of the workweek will stay mild, but NBC10 First Alert Meteorologist Michelle Grossman is tracking some rain and cooler temperatures. She has the details in her seven-day forecast.

Bomb Threat Evacuates North Jersey Mall

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A North Jersey mall was evacuated Saturday after a bomb threat.

Woman Stabs Housekeeper at Philly Motel

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A woman is in jail after police say she stabbed a motel housekeeper during a fight. NBC10 looked into the motel's history and found that it has been plagued with crime and deaths over the last decade.

10 Qs With Grammy-Winning Philly Producers

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From Will Smith, to Patti LaBelle to Jill Scott(with whom they won a Grammy), Philly producers Keith Pelzer and Darren “Limitless” Henson have worked with some of the biggest names in music. The duo was recently nominated for a Grammy again, this time for Traditional R&B Performance for their work on the Faith Evans’ song “He Is.” Fresh off their latest nomination, the duo spoke with NBC10 about their career, their creative process and their thoughts on the current state of R&B. Check out what they had to say in our latest installment of 10 Questions:

1.   Who were some of your early musical influences growing up?

Keith: I had quite a few from Quincy Jones to Herbie Hancock to Teddy Riley, especially Teddy because he was that bridge to me with the New Jack Swing. It was “churchy and clubby” at the same time. Gospel music in general and Michael Jackson.

Darren: Rick Rubin, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Larry Smith, Quincy Jones, The Bomb Squad, Pete Rock and Burt Bacharach.

2. How did you guys get into the music business?

Keith: I was a preacher’s kid who played in church every Sunday from the age of about 9.  I got some equipment in my late teens and started making dance records and produced and released my first recording with a Reggae artist named Amazhan. I ended up running into DJ Jazzy Jeff at the 8th Street Music Store in Philly in my early 20s and got with him and his company A Touch of Jazz. From there it’s History!

Darren: I was an aspiring artist in Hip-Hop's nascent form. I pulled double duty as a producer within my group's self-contained unit, so I became familiar with working in a professional studio environment. We used to look at album liner notes and covers to see where our favorite artists recorded. We'd pool our money from our day jobs and book studio time there. Places like Sigma Sound in Philly, Chung King and Calliope in New York were some of the spots we'd frequent. We used to do shows with some of the luminaries back then like Heavy D, Public Enemy, and BDP. At one of those shows I met a childhood friend of Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince named Joe Rhoden who liked what we were doing and asked for a demo of our music. He played it for Jeff who liked it and wanted to meet us. Jeff and I connected on both a musical and friendship level which would eventually lead to me joining him in Philly at A Touch of Jazz after my group disbanded.

3.    How did you guys end up working together?

Keith: A Touch of Jazz had many producers and finally narrowed down to what I call the Chosen 6: Ivan Barias, Vidal Davis, Carvin Haggins, Andre Harris, Darren Henson and myself.  Space was limited and some talents clashed so we all ended up in groups of two’s.  We all had an area of weakness and we ended up pairing with the one who could bring out the best in the other, hence the partnering of Darren and Keith, Vidal and Dre, Carvin and Ivan.  Although we were great independently, together we were better.  I’m more of a Keys and Melody guy and Darren is more of a Beats and Lyricist guy. 

Darren: We clicked almost immediately. Back then, there were more aspiring songwriters, artists and producers than rooms to work in and since available studio time was at a premium, we decided to try and collaborate. We both had different musical influences and approaches to creating so we didn't get in each other's way. It was a seamless process from the jump. Our first collaboration, "He Loves Me", ended up getting placed on Tatyana Ali's "Kiss The Sky" album. We were off and running from there.

4. Both of you previously worked with Jill Scott and Floetry. What was that like and what impact have they had on modern R&B?

Keith: Amazing, Real, Fun and Priceless.  We never had to change for them and they never had to change for us.  The songs were never work, they were all an experience.  The songs were Life in Lyrics, Moments in Melody, Trials to Tracks, Reality in Rhythm.  We were working with artists from the major labels when we met Jill Scott and Floetry,  that felt like Work, but when we started with Jill and Floetry we didn't have to be what the labels thought we had to be, we felt accepted for who we are and we allowed each other to be authentic and the World felt it!  “Floetic” told you who the girls are, the intro to Words and Sounds by Darren Henson told you who Jill Scott is. Here’s the impact, give the World- you and you’ll never be duplicated or replaced. 

Darren: Working with Jill was special because it made the industry take notice and showed what we could do with an entire project in our hands creatively. It put us on the map as producers and in the process introduced the world to an amazing artist in Jill that defied industry stereotypes. The music mattered the most and that really resonated with people. Over 2 million to be exact. Prior to that we were fighting to get on the big projects that were out, but having little success. It felt like people weren't taking us seriously at times. An occasional remix here and there was it. We didn't know that album would perform as well as it did. We had no expectations really so the success of it caught us off guard. We went from relative obscurity to having people like Puff and Babyface coming to Philly to check us out and see what all the fuss was about. We didn't stop there. Our production on Jill's second album earned her her first Grammy for the single "Cross My Mind.”

Floetry was unique in that there was no template of any kind for a group like that. Creatively we just did whatever felt right to us. And like Jill's situation, the album was finished before there was even a record deal in place so we were very free in that sense to create without outside input to change the hue or texture of the project. Keith and I were the first in our unit to record with Floetry and set the tone for their sound since they didn't have one at the time. Our very first time working with them, we recorded their first single Floetic in about three hours. Both acts have had an incredible impact on modern R&B. You only need to attend one of their shows to realize that fact. The fans really connect with both artists. Floetry haven't had an album out since 2005, but played to sold-out, packed houses all summer long in 2015 since reuniting to tour. You can't do that without having an impact on the consciousness of a fanbase or without music that stands up against time. Keith and I have produced on every Floetry project so it feels great to know that we played a part launching the careers of two gifted artists in their own right.

5. How did you end up working with Faith Evans?

Keith: We worked with Faith years before this song was recorded.  We had a room in Sigma Sound in Philly.  We cut a few amazing songs which didn't make the cut for her album at that time.  Darren ran into her some years later and found out that she was working on another album and submitted this song we did with Jazmine Sullivan.

Darren: For the record, since her debut album I've always had Faith on my dream list of artists to work with. Her songwriting and vocals are beyond crazy, still to this day. We actually worked with Faith some years before on one of her earlier albums, but the song never made the cut.  My cousin Brandon had a friend who was promoting a show in Baltimore that featured Faith. He went to soundcheck and mentioned me to Faith and we reconnected from there. I began sending her music and sent her a demo version of the song we recorded with Philly vocal powerhouse Jazmine Sullivan. Faith hit me back and said: "Yooooo, I love this song! I wanna cut it!" It was on from there.

6. What was the creative process of making the song “He Is?” 

Keith: This song was created at our studio above the Electric Factory on 7th street.  We originally did this for Jazmine Sullivan and of course with vocals like hers we wanted to do something Soulful but we wanted to keep it raw. Piano, bass, drums and somebody who can really sing, good combination.  After not making the cut for Jazmine we revisited the piano performance, let Faith cut it, added some brass, strings, went through a few mixes and the song was done.  We were picky, because every singer can’t capture and bless what Jasmine does on a record, but Faith, oh yeah perfect!

Darren: We sketched the basic skeleton of it out in the studio with Jazmine Sullivan for her project at the time. However, her label said they thought it was "too churchy". Somewhere, Aretha Franklin just sucked her teeth. No matter. We still believed in it and to us, if we record a song it doesn't die. It just awaits the right vessel to bring it to its full potential. Faith was perfect for the song because not everyone can do what Jazmine does in a vocal booth and Jazmine killed the vocals on the demo. But Faith went in and took the groundwork Jazmine laid to new heights. It was a thing of beauty to experience and be a part of. After her vocals were done, we beefed up the track. We added some live strings with Nyke Van Wyk. Keith got in his 5th and Venango bag and layered organs over the original piano parts he played. I made the drums bang. We added horns courtesy of our long time brass collaborator Mr. Trombone a.k.a Jeff Bradshaw and trumpet player Christopher Stevens.

7. What was your reaction when you found out about the Grammy nomination?

Keith: A little shocked but I called it.  Let me explain.  We've been here before.  “Cross My Mind” a song that Darren and I produced and wrote with Jill Scott, received a Grammy in 2005 for Best Urban/Alternative Performance.  We’ve been nominated quite a few times, you kind of get used to it.  We have a reputation for not “Compressing” the Artist.  We make the sacrifice and take the risk of doing “the song” that the labels don't want the artist to do.  “He Is” didn't get picked for Jazmine’s album because the label said the song was too “Churchy” as another way of saying it wasn't commercial enough.

Darren: I was completely taken by surprise and I honestly can't say I saw it coming. But I'm extremely grateful for the recognition and attention the song is getting. I felt like it was a special record from day one. I just didn't know how special.

8. How do you feel about the current state of R&B?

Keith: Not sure what to call it now.  It’s confusing but promising. Amazing when Billboard has to create a chart called “Adult” R&B, kinda feels like the regular R&B gets the tag “Children” R&B??? Compared to the Etymology of the term R&B or RnB, I believe we, the 6 from A Touch of Jazz along with the debut Albums of Jill Scott, Floetry, and Musiq, and many others have kept close to what R&B stood for in these days of current.  The outlook is promising but its still gonna take some time. 

Darren: There's a lot of love missing from a lot of the mainstream music on the radio today. But there are still artists making good music, you may have to search in different places to find it though.

9. Tell us about some upcoming projects that you’re both working on.

Keith: Hopefully the Floetry return/reunion (laughs). 

Darren: TOP SECRET. BUT, I heard there may be a new Floetry album in the works. I'm always looking for new writers to build great relationships and songs with.

10. What advice would you give to young, up and coming writers, producers and musicians?

Keith: Avoid being a copycat. Influence is a great thing but copycats are dangerous.  When there are a bunch of copies on the table, it’s hard to find “The Original” or the “Unique.”  Research the successful Philly musicians, writers  and producers, check their grind, their hard work.  Always remember not to compare the inside of you to the outside of others.

Darren: Educate yourself because it is a business and very easy to get taken advantage of if you're not up on things. Be open to adapting because the business of music, how it's created and consumed is constantly changing. Be respectful of all you meet. Today's intern may be tomorrow's CEO. People remember who treat them bad. Network, network, network. Fill voids creatively. But above all, be true to yourself. Be the first YOU, not the second somebody else.
 



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Head-On Crash in South Jersey Kills Woman, Injures Several Others

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A woman is dead and several others are badly injured after police say a driver disregarded a stop sign in New Jersey Saturday night and caused a head-on crash.

Police said that 26-year-old Bryan Hansen, of Toms River, was driving a 2015 Honda Civic east on Lakehurst Road approaching Route 70 in Browns Mills about 9:15 p.m. when he failed to stop at a stop sign and continued onto Route 70. Police said Hansen's car then collided head-on with a 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora driven by 58-year-old Guy Rizzolo of Wenonah.

Hansen and his front passenger suffered injuries and were taken to Capital Health Medical Center, police said. Rizzolo suffered "significant injuries" and was airlifted to Capital Health, police said.

Nancy Rizzolo, a rear passenger in the Oldsmobile, suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene, according to police. Police said investigators determined she was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.

The crash remains under investigation, police said. No charges have been announced.



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Eagles Spoil Shady's Return in Win Over Bills

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It wasn’t pretty but, at this point, the Eagles will take wins however they come.

The Eagles did just enough on Sunday to take down the Buffalo Bills 23-20 at Lincoln Financial Field to keep their playoffs hopes alive and well.

The Eagles were able to drive down the field late in the fourth quarter to set up a 30-yard Caleb Sturgis field goal for the win with 3:26 left. After the field goal, the Eagles’ defense stopped the Bills twice to hold on for the win.

Ed Reynolds picked off a pass to seal the victory late in the fourth quarter.

LeSean McCoy had an OK afternoon, but the Eagles were able to spoil his homecoming. McCoy had a big first half, but finished with just 74 yards on the day.

With the win, the Eagles improved to 6-7 on the season and kept pace in the NFC East battle. They will have a chance to reach .500 next week against Arizona.

With the loss, the Bills dropped to 6-7 on the year.

Sturgis made all three of his field goals on the afternoon, which was the difference in the tight game.

First half

The Eagles took a 17-10 lead into the locker room, despite getting outgained 240-202 in the first half.

McCoy led all ball-carriers with 63 yards in the first half. Sam Bradford was 16 for 22 for 139 yards and a touchdown in the first half.

The Eagles got on the board first Sunday, as they scored on their first offensive possession of the afternoon. The Eagles went 61 yards on eight plays and Darren Sproles punched it in from the 1-yard line.

The Bills tied it up on the next possession, as Sammy Watkins beat Byron Maxwell and Reynolds for a 47-yard touchdown.

A few possessions later, the Eagles scored on a long touchdown of their own. Bradford hit Nelson Agholor for a 53-yard touchdown strike. It was the first touchdown of Agholor’s young NFL career.

The Eagles and Bills traded field goals to end the half.

The Birds got the ball on their own 20 with 1:28 left in the first half and were able to march down the field to get points. Sturgis booted a 45-yarder to put them up 17-10.

Turning point

The Eagles got a big 41-yard gain late in the fourth quarter to set up the game-winning field goal. The pass went to Zach Ertz, who got a pick from Josh Huff, and went 41 yards to get the Birds into field-goal range.

Key stat
The Bills were penalized 15 times for 101 yards on Sunday. They made life a little easier on the Eagles.

Offensive stud
No, Bradford didn’t put up flashy numbers, but the Eagles' quarterback was very sound and consistent against the Bills. He completed 23 of 38 passes for 247 yards and a touchdown. His one interception happened when Leodis McKelvin simply took a ball out of Brent Celek’s hands.

Offensive dud
DeMarco Murray was just a role player on Sunday and continued his normal production, which means there wasn’t much production.

Defensive stud
On his 25th birthday, Fletcher Cox was pretty unblockable. He got constant pressure all afternoon. With his first-half sack, he set a new career high for sacks.

Defensive dud
Maxwell had a tough day. He was beat a few times, including by Watkins on the long first-half touchdown pass.

Injuries
Jason Peters left the game for a series in the first half to get his ankle taped. Dennis Kelly filled in at left tackle and was penalized for holding on his first two snaps.

Eric Rowe left the field in the second half but was able to return.

Up next
The Eagles host Arizona next week and Washington the following week. Both are primetime games. The Birds then finish their regular season on the road against the Giants on Jan. 3.

WATCH: Shady Grants Young Eagles Fan's Wish

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Former Eagles running LeSean McCoy still has plenty of fans in Philly, including a young girl whose wish came true Sunday before the matchup against Shady’s newest team the Buffalo Bills.

McCoy met with Kaitlyn Wells through the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Shady surprised the young fan and took photos with her family. Kaitlyn laughed as she showed Shady she was wearing his Eagles jersey.

"Somebody still loves me around here," McCoy said while grinning. 

Shady then signed a dollar bill and a football Kaitlyn was holding. The Bills shared the heartwarming moment on their Twitter and Facebook pages.

McCoy also kissed the Eagles' logo before the coin toss and embraced Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie during pregame introductions. He never interacted with Eagles coach Chip Kelly however. After the Eagles defeated the Bills 23 to 20, McCoy walked off the field straight into the locker room.

"I've got nothing to say," McCoy told reporters. "Excuse me." 

McCoy, who is the Eagles' all-time leading rusher, received a mixture of boos and cheers from fans at the Linc. It was his first game in Philadelphia since he was traded to Buffalo during the offseason. McCoy got off to a good start, rushing 12 times for 63 yards and totaling 79 yards in the first half. In the second half however the Eagles defense shut him down, holding him to only 11 yards rushing and 30 yards total.



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NBC10 First Alert Weather: More Record Warmth

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Average high temperatures were in the region to finish out the weekend, but those high temperatures are bringing rain into the area in the beginning of the work week. NBC10 First Alert Weather Meteorologist Brittney Shipp has when to expect rain to come and when there will be a drop in temperature in her 7-day forecast.

WATCH: Shady Throws Helmet After Loss

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Eagles fans weren't holding their breath to see LeSean McCoy shake Chip Kelly's hand after the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Buffalo Bills on Sunday by a final of 23-20, but they probably thought they'd at least get to hear what McCoy had to say about his return to Lincoln Financial Field.

That never happened.

McCoy ran off the field after the game and didn't shake the hands of any former teammates. McCoy was also caught on camera throwing his helmet into the locker room after the game.

"I'm sure he's pretty pissed," former teammate Lane Johnson said of Shady. "He's a guy that wanted to win and try to throw it back in our face here. So I'm glad he didn't get it."

Was Johnson surprised that McCoy opted not to shake any hands?

"No, I mean there's a lot of emotion. I know he cares about a lot of the guys in the locker room. It's just there's a lot of animosity I guess towards how things went down."

McCoy also opted not to speak to the media following the game.

"I've got nothing to say," McCoy told reporters gathered at his locker.

He then walked out.

McCoy's return to Philadelphia was something of a mixed bag. He was seen greeting some Eagles fans in the tunnel, hugging owner Jeffrey Lurie on the field, and even kissing the Eagle painted at centerfield before the game. Then he performed fairly well against his former team but was mostly held in check in the second half.

Then there was also the potentially ugly moment where he was caught maybe flashing the middle finger to somebody by the CBS cameras.

The crowd in Philly's reaction to his return was also mixed. There were plenty of boos and even a fan wearing a McCoy jersey and a diaper.

McCoy remains the Eagles' all-time leading rusher.


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Man With 130 Cases of Liquor in SUV Arrested: Police

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A Massachusetts man was arrested in Delaware after police say they found dozens of cases of liquor inside his SUV that he was illegally transporting.

Kin Fu Wong, 38, of Lawrence, Massachusetts was driving his 2011 Chevrolet Suburban on Naamans and Darly roads in Claymont, Delaware Saturday when he was stopped by a state trooper for an alleged traffic violation.

The officer discovered 130 cases of various brands of liquor inside the passenger compartment of the vehicle, according to investigators.

Police determined Wong bought the alcohol at various locations in New Jersey and one location in Delaware before he was stopped. Police also say Wong was in possession of over $10,000 in cash.

Wong was taken into custody and turned over to agents from the Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement (DATE). He was charged with attempting to evade Delaware excise tax and illegal transportation of alcoholic beverages without a license. He was later released under $6,000 unsecured bail.

DATE agents seized the cash as well as the Chevrolet Suburban.
 

Gunman Shoots 2 Men in South Philly

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Two men are in the hospital after a double shooting in South Philadelphia Sunday night. The 21-year-old man and 22-year-old man were on the 400 block of Washington Avenue at 9:47 p.m. when an unidentified gunman opened fire.

The 21-year-old was struck twice in the back while the 22-year-old was shot once in the upper chest. Both men were taken to Jefferson University Hospital. The 21-year-old is in critical condition while the 22-year-old is stable.

No arrests have been made and no weapons have been recovered. Police continue to investigate.

Car Flips Off I-95 Near Philly Airport, Man Dies

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A man died in a two-car crash along foggy Interstate 95 south of the Philadelphia Airport.

The crash around 3:30 a.m. Monday blocked all but one lane of I-95 southbound just before Wanamaker Avenue in Tinicum Township – that’s a short distance south of the airport. Around 5:30 a.m., investigators temporarily closed all lanes as they took photos of the scene.

State Police could be seen through dense fog investigating a car that landed on its roof about 30 to 40 feet off the roadway. The other vehicle -- with Delaware plates -- came to rest along the highway with damage to its driver's side.

The driver of the second car said it was very foggy at the time of the wreck.

No word yet on what caused the deadly wreck.

Crews reopened the roadway shortly before 7 a.m. but delays remained.



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Opening of the Doors in Camden Diocese

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The bishop of Camden opened the holy doors of the cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Sunday before Mass to mark the start of the Catholic church’s Holy Year of Mercy also known as a Jubilee.

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

Car Flips Off I-95 Near Philly Airport, Man Dies: A man died in a two-car crash along foggy Interstate 95 south of the Philadelphia Airport around 3:30 a.m. Monday. The crash blocked all but one lane of I-95 southbound just before Wanamaker Avenue in Tinicum Township – that’s a short distance south of the airport. State Police could be seen through dense fog investigating a car that landed on its roof about 30 feet off the roadway. The other vehicle -- with Delaware plates -- came to rest along the highway with damage to its driver's side. No word yet on what caused the deadly wreck.

YOUR FIRST ALERT FORECAST 

Thick fog will be slow to clear Monday morning and temperatures could hit a record high of 70 degrees. Rain is also expected to move in Monday afternoon. Tuesday and Wednesday are expected to keep the warm temps too. High Temp: 69 degrees. Get your full NBC10 First Alert forecast here.

WHAT YOU MISSED YESTERDAY

Missing Teen Found Shot to Death in Car: Friends and family are mourning an Upper Darby teenager who was found shot to death inside a broken-down town car parked along a North Philadelphia street. Xavier Stern, 15, was shot in the chest and head around 7:20 p.m. Friday as he sat in the back of the black Lincoln Town Car along the 2400 block of North Park Avenue, Philadelphia Police said. He was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. Chief Inspector Scott Small told NBC10 that Stern went missing from his Upper Darby home prior to his death. His family used to live in North Philadelphia. Upper Darby Police Superintendent Michael Chitwood confirmed on Sunday that Stern, who had a warrant out for his arrest in Upper Darby, went missing from his family home on the unit block of State Road in the township Nov. 22. The teen left home after an argument with his family and cut off an ankle monitor he wore as part of a probation sentence, Chitwood said, prompting an arrest warrant to be issued. Stern was on probation from an incident in 2014 when he was accused of hitting another teen over the head with a gun, Chitwood confirmed. Chitwood said the teen may have been sleeping in the car where his body was found.

AROUND THE WORLD

Thousands Evacuated as Typhoon Slams the Philippines: About 725,000 people fled their homes and communities, and braced for heavy rain and coastal floods of up to 4 meters (13 feet) as Typhoon Melor slammed Monday into the eastern Philippines, officials said. Classes, flights and ferry trips were suspended. The government's weather bureau said the typhoon was packing winds of 150 kilometers (95 miles) per hour with gusts of up to 185 kph (115 mph), and heavy to intense rain within its 300-kilometer (185-mile) diameter. It made landfall Monday morning on tiny Batag Island in the eastern Philippines, and a second landfall was expected in Sorsogon province. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said 724,839 residents of three eastern provinces were evacuated Sunday and early Monday before the storm's arrival.

TODAY'S TALKER

Cherished Christmas Light Display Could Come to End: An annual holiday lights display that has dazzled crowds in southern New Jersey for years could be coming to an end. The display on and around Amber Merefield's Medford home is emblazoned with 70,000 colorful lights every year, but the tradition that started with her parents will likely end with this holiday season since she will be leaving the state soon for her job, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported. Spectators have come to watch and photograph the display, which has become a cherished tradition in the Burlington County community. It features a giant snowman, a North Pole sign, lit Christmas trees and other festive items. Merefield, 33, said the lights had taken on a special meaning for some visitors during the holidays. Residents have said the display lifted their spirits. Merefield said she used to help decorate her childhood home with her parents. Years later, she began putting up her own modest displays, but started to do more as she saw "the impact that it had on the community.” She estimates that she has invested about $18,000 in lights and decorations. This year's display will remain lit until Jan. 3.

SPORTS SPOT 

LeSean McCoy Snubs Media After Eagles Win: Former Eagle LeSean McCoy told the media "I've got nothing to say," after the Eagles beat the Buffalo Bills 23 to 20, as he walked out of the locker room. Get your full sports news at CSNPhilly.

PHOTO OF THE DAY

See more Top News Photos here.

THROUGH IGER'S EYES

@philly_photo on Instagram snapped this nice image of students volunteering.

Have an awesome Instagram photo you'd like to share? Tag it with #NBC10Buzz.

TODAY'S VIRAL VIDEO

A new pug puppy surprises a man. Watch the video here.

A LITTLE SWEETENER

Spend the Holidays Skating at RiverRink Winterfest: NBC10 and Telemundo62 are helping bring holiday fun to you and your entire family along the Delaware River waterfront. The Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest and ice skating rink on Penn’s Landing has something for everyone throughout the winter -- even on warm or cold days. NBC10 and Telemundo62 are the official broadcast partners of Philadelphia’s marquee winter attraction, offering family-friendly activities by day and amazing holiday lights, food by the Garces Group and Franklin Fountain and cocktails by night. Winterfest is open now through March. Find out more about Winterfest here.


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Foggy Monday Morning Commute

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NBC10 First Alert Traffic reporter Katy Zachry shows our traffic cameras and the dense fog that is making your morning commute much harder than usual.

'Tis the Season for Holiday Shipping

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NBC10's Matt DeLucia reports from outside a Delaware County post office to tell us about a busy couple of weeks for mail carriers and FedEx as Christmas quickly approaches.

Tune In: Faces of Homeless Youth Digital Exclusive

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On any given night, tens of thousands of teens and young adults across America -- hundreds in the Philadelphia area -- don't know where they'll rest their heads.

NBC10 Digital reporters Vince Lattanzio and Morgan Zalot spent two months embedding themselves on the streets of Philadelphia and in Covenant House Pennsylvania, the city's only crisis shelter that specially serves homeless youth ages 18 to 21, to tell the stories of kids in our area who have been homeless, and those who still are.

Tune in to NBC10 to catch the special report, Faces of Homeless Youth, Sunday, Dec. 27 at 11:30 a.m. or Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. You will meet some of the remarkable young people who opened up to share their stories of survival. The half-hour special report will show you the world through the eyes of young people who have fought their way out of homelessness and others who are still struggling to find a place to call home.

Faces of Homeless Youth is also airing on COZI TV (Verizon 460, Comcast 248) Sunday, Dec. 27 at 6 p.m.

Learn more about the epidemic of youth homelessness in the rest of our digital exclusive investigation here.



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