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Wolf, Nutter Denounce Trump in DNC Speeches

July 28, 2016, 9:39 pm
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Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf and former Philadelphia mayor Michael Nutter took shots at Donald Trump during their turns on stage Thursday night at the Democratic National Convention.

Wolf compared his own experiences running his family business — a kitchen cabinet supply company — with Trump’s own business dealings.

"One of the keys to our success was that we recognized that in business, you are only as good as the people you have in your company, and thus, you had to treat everyone like they mattered,” Wolf said. "Because, the truth is, they do."

Wolf went on to tout profit-sharing with his company’s workers and providing paid family leave.

"Donald Trump? He runs businesses so that they only help -- you guessed it -- Donald Trump,” Wolf said.

Nutter took the stage earlier in the evening and touted how his administration and the host committee brought the DNC to Philly.

While pledging his support to Clinton, he also took a few shots at Trump.

"Hillary's plans have details. Because details matter,” Nutter said. "Trump says he has plans. But when you’re looking down at America from the top of Trump Tower, you can’t see the details. Because there are none. After eight incredible years of progress under President Barack Obama, we can’t afford to hand our country over to a con man who thinks the presidency is an entry-level job on 'The Apprentice’."

It wasn’t the first time Nutter has sharply criticized the Republican nominee.

In December, Nutter swore when describing Trump in front of religious leaders and compared Trump’s words to Hitler’s on the heels of Trump's proposal to block Muslims from entering the U.S. "until we are able to determine and understand this problem and the dangerous threat it poses."

"I apologize reverends, people of the religious community, I apologize,” Nutter said after unleashing the swear word. "How can I take seriously any foreign policy idea from someone like him? It's impossible. He has no idea what he's talking about."

The next day Trump fired back in a tweet directed at Nutter, saying ".@Mayor_Nutter of Philadelphia, who is doing a terrible job, should be ashamed for using such a disgusting word in referring to me. Low life!"



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Fallen Philly Officer's Mother Appears at DNC

July 28, 2016, 9:43 pm
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The mother of a Philadelphia Police officer who was shot and killed close to four years ago told the Democratic National Convention crowd on Thursday the story of her son's generosity and kindness toward others — including those he never even met.

Officer Moses Walker Jr. was in street clothes and walking to a North Philadelphia bus stop after an overnight shift when two men crossed the street and tried to rob him on Aug. 18, 2012. Police said the 19-year veteran was able to draw his gun but was shot in the chest, stomach and arm. He later died from his injuries.

One of the men charged in the incident testified that Walker looked like a college student and an easy target. The off-duty officer was dressed in shorts and was carrying a backpack.

Walker’s mother, Wayne, told the story about what she found in her son’s home after his death.

"In Moses’ living room, I found a pile of wrapped Christmas presents,” she said. "It was in August. But Moses, he always thought ahead. He bought gifts for relatives, for single parents, for strangers down on their luck. One of these presents didn’t even have a name on it. I still have it."

Walker also was a church deacon who was survived by five siblings. He planned to retire in 2013.

"Moses didn’t live long enough to give all of the gifts he had to give," she continued. "While we’re here, we must do the good we can. We have to believe that we’re stronger together."

Rafael Jones was sentenced to life in prison for shooting and killing Walker. Co-defendant Chancier McFarland pleaded guilty to third-degree murder and robbery and was told by a judge that he would be sentenced to 20 to 40 years, provided that he cooperate with prosecutors and testify in Jones' trial.

Jones violated parole and should have been in jail at the time of Walker's murder, according to investigators. A parole officer and two supervisors were fired over the supervision of Jones, who failed a drug test days before the slaying. They have fought to regain their jobs, saying they were scapegoats.

A federal lawsuit filed by Walker's family blaming the parole board for his death was dismissed by a judge, but Walker's mother said she planned to appeal.



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Protesters Rally Outside DNC Before Hillary's Speech

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The Great DNC Balloon Drop of 2016

July 28, 2016, 9:37 pm
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After all of the speeches, and the videos, and the cheers, and the tears, and a historic speech by Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, there was still one final order of business Thursday night at the Democratic National Convention -- the balloon drop.

And what a drop it was. By the time they finished falling from the sky, the crowd had to nearly wade through a lake of red, white and blue to exit the Wells Fargo Center.

The massive balloon barrage also led to some entertaining moments on stage:



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Wrestler Jordan Burroughs Looks to Win Big in Rio

July 29, 2016, 10:28 am
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Jordan Burroughs does not lack confidence — or ambition.

"I want to have exceptional goals," the Olympic wrestler said in a sponsored video posted on TeamUSA.org, the official website of the U.S. Olympic committee. In another, he said he wanted "to be the best wrestler of all-time."

The reigning Olympic gold medalist in freestyle wrestling, Burroughs, 28, is one of the favorites to win big in Rio.

He is not shying away from those expectations. Rather, Burroughs is embracing them — and the work required for ultimate success.

"You’re capable of doing amazing things," Burroughs told USA Today Sports. "I wasn’t groomed or created to be this until I realized that I could be this. And I just started working my butt off, and all [of a] sudden I started winning. And I haven’t looked back."

Just ask Mark Manning, who will coach Burroughs and the U.S. freestyle team in the Rio Games.

"Jordan and I have been together for a long time," Manning told the Lincoln Journal-Star, before adding, "With Jordan, we will stick to our plan and keep working, building his arsenal and helping any way we can. Not that he needs much motivation from anybody, because he is so determined to win this year and compete in the 2020 [Summer] Olympics [in Tokyo, Japan]."

Manning knows what he's talking about. He coached Burroughs at the University of Nebraska, where his star pupil won NCAA Championships in 2009 and 2011. Since leaving Nebraska, Burroughs has added three world championships to his Olympic gold medal.

"In the wrestling world, Jordan Burroughs is [Cleveland Cavaliers star] LeBron James. He’s [Golden State Warriors star Stephen] Curry. Everyone knows who Jordan Burroughs is, and he’s been wrestling with a target on him for a while, and people adapt. You never get used to the target, but it’s more natural for Jordan to know he’s the heavy favorite and everyone expects his best," Manning told the Omaha World-Herald in April.

"It’s going to be fun when he looks back 20 years from now at the legacy he’s left. But we’re in the midst of that right now, so it’s about just staying on that ride and taking each year for what it’s worth," he added.

Perhaps it is Burroughs who best summarized his "legacy" after qualifying for the 2016 Olympic Team at the Olympic Team Trials in Iowa City.

"The difference between legends and just great athletes is consistency. I really prepare for these moments," Burroughs told The Associated Press.

"The approach has always been to be the best in the world, one of the best ever," he continued.

Still, his greatness won’t transition to a post-amateur wrestling career with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Burroughs told FoxSports.com in September 2015 he "won’t ever join" the UFC.

It's a surprising stance since Burroughs' wrestling acumen could be monetized by the UFC. So why would he pass up the opportunity at, potentially, a lucrative job as a professional mixed martial artist?  

"It's never been my passion to pursue the UFC or that I like to fight. I don't think many guys like to fight, but it's everything that surrounds success in the UFC. It's notoriety, it's the celebrities sitting ringside in Vegas, it's financial incentive, it's being labeled as the toughest guy in the world and being respected and heralded on such a high level, but for me I'm passionate about the sport of wrestling. I want to win another gold medal," Burroughs said.

"I'm doing well financially. I think a lot of guys get out of wrestling for financial incentive to go to the UFC, but I'm doing well. I've got a home, I've got a wife, I've got everything I need," he said. "So realistically, I don't need to join the UFC for anything other than I'm passionate about it, which I'm not. So I'll just sit back from afar and enjoying watching it but not participating."



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Cleanup Time as DNC Wraps Up

July 29, 2016, 5:46 am
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The Democratic Convention is over but cleanup at the Wells Fargo Center in South Philadelphia has just begun. NBC10's Matt DeLucia has details.

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Lifeguards Pull Boy From JCC Pool

July 28, 2016, 11:12 pm
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Lifeguards pulled an 8-year-old boy out of a swimming pool at a Jewish Community Center in New Jersey Thursday afternoon when he began to experience a medical problem, authorities said.

The boy, who was reportedly drowning, was given CPR by lifeguards and the police and rushed to Englewood Hospital.

The boy was wading in the shallow end of an outdoor pool at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades in Tenafly, center officials said.

He was later transferred to Hackensack Hospital. Information about his condition wasn't available.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with the family as we all hope for a full recovery," JCC said.

The pool was closed for the day after the 3:30 p.m. incident.



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Long Lines at NJ MVC

July 29, 2016, 2:42 am
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The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission's offices were unable to process drivers license transactions because of computer problems for part of the day Thursday, spurring long lines and high tensions.

The agency announced that there were computer problems causing issues at all 39 offices across the Garden State at about noon. About an hour later, the agency tweeted that the problems had been fixed.

But heavy delays at the MVC were reported throughout the afternoon. In Lodi, a line stretched out the door as frustrated drivers tried to get licenses and registrations renewed or complete other transactions on a late July day where temperatures topped 90 degrees.

Customers said they waited more than four hours -- two hours outside, then two hours inside -- to accomplish routine tasks, like renewing their licenses, and one man said the wait cost him half a day's pay.

It's the second time this week there have been issues at the MVC. Intermittent computer problems caused similar delays on Tuesday, as well.



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‘Tonight’: Will Smith Talks Racism

July 29, 2016, 5:20 am
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Will Smith explains to host Jimmy Fallon that having been through many hours of marriage counseling, he thinks about problem solving through such counseling. So, he summarizes, he knows how to solve problems between people not getting along.
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Fallen Philly Officer's Mother Speaks at DNC

July 29, 2016, 8:25 am
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The Democratic National Convention revised its schedule after being criticized for only having mothers of people killed by police speak , Moses Walker Jr.'s mom spoke to the crowd on behalf of her officer son who was killed while off duty.
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'This Is the Job': Great Balloon Pop Follows DNC

July 29, 2016, 10:40 am
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A massive drop of red, white and blue balloons capped off four days of Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center in South Philadelphia late Thursday night.

But once the balloons dropped and the delegates began to leave the arena, the arena operations crews -- used to normally transition the arena from Sixers to Flyers games -- armed with sharp points began cleaning up by popping the patriotic balloons. [[388667621, C]]

"We have the job," said Brain, wearing a Flyers cap and a smile as he bent over to pop balloon after balloon.

"There's a lot of work to do," said co-worker Odeen, wearing a Phillies cap. [[388665782, C]]

"We do a lot. We do the breakdown, setup of the court, setup for concerts, basketball, hockey. We do a little bit of everything, we're operations," said Brian.

But the operations team had the unique task overnight of balloon poppers.

"This is the job to have right now, all you gotta do is 'pop, pop, pop,'" said Brian.

So what's the tool of the trade for these building-converting experts? Brian, bent down, used a 2016 Twitter pin to pop some of the thousands of balloons scattered over the arena floor. [[388665042, C]]

"A fine pin will bust all these balloons," Brian said.

Brian showed off his pin while shouting "Hillary!"

After about an hour, the crew of balloon poppers expanded as people carrying long poles with pins on the end attacked the balloons. [[388665142, C]]

"Pop, pop, pop," rang throughout the arena and then all the balloons were gone after about two hours. Somewhere, Nena must be singing. [[388667882, C]]



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Bucks Co. Cyclist Overcomes Injury to Pedal for Gold in Rio

July 29, 2016, 10:25 am
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Matt Baranoski isn't letting anything keep him from The Olympics. He overcame a shattered collarbone, he's not scared of Zika Virus and he is determined to make his mom's birthday wish of seeing him in the Opening Ceremony come true.

The Bucks County native has been cycling since he was little. In 2012, he shattered his collarbone after a crash. Twenty-one days later, he won a national competition in the high-speed sport of track cycling.

"It was just something I wanted to do," he said nonchalantly. "The motivation was to come back as soon as possible and win nationals."

Four years later, the Penn State student is headed to Rio for his first Olympics. When he gets to Rio, on his mom's birthday, the 23-year-old track cyclist will walk in the Opening Ceremony.

"That's all she wanted for her birthday, to see that," he said. 

Back in Perkasie, Baranoski is doing everything he can to train, but with local competitions going on around his hometown, there’s limited training space. So, Baranoski and his dad got creative.

"He drives a motorcycle and I chase behind him on my bike," Baranoski explained. "We started with a scooter-thing, like a Vespa, but I got too fast so we had to upgrade."

To continue training, Baranoski will fly to Houston a few days before Opening Ceremony, train there, and then it’s off to Brazil for him. Baranoski competes on Tuesday, Aug. 16.

As for life after The Olympics? It’s back to Penn State for one more semester, then graduation in December. Here's to this Nittany Lion roaring in Rio.



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Man Needs 30 Stitches After Possible NJ Coyote Attack

July 29, 2016, 11:53 am
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A 53-year-old man had to get 30 stitches after he was attacked by what may have been a coyote in a New Jersey park earlier this week, officials said.

The man was walking his dog in POW MIA Park in Manchester at about 5 p.m. Wednesday and encountered the wild canine when he followed his pooch into the woods, according to authorities.

The aggressive animal attacked the man without provocation, biting him on both forearms before running off, according to police. His dog, a German shepherd, was not harmed. 

The man called a friend for help after the attack, authorities said. He was taken to Ocean Medical Center in Brick, where doctors stitched up his wounds. He will also be administered shots for rabies.

Authorities said that coyotes had been heard yipping and howling in the area in recent days, and that they were setting up snares and traps to capture the animal. No one else saw the animal that attacked the man, police say. 

Homeowners in the area should be on the lookout for coyotes and should exercise extra caution with children and pets that might spend time outside.

Coyotes are now raising their pups and can be more territorial as they guard their mates, dens, pups and food sources. Officials issued a public service announcement with tips to stay safe: 

  • Coyotes can be found in any open space, parks, neighborhoods and even commercial areas. As people and their pets spend more time outdoors, the possibility of a coyote encounter increases. 

  • Coyotes may try to escort you out of an area to protect their pups or food sources when you encounter them on a trail. Humans may perceive this behavior as stalking, which is usually not the case. 

  • Note where and when you have an encounter with a coyote. Coyotes often follow routines. Avoid this area in the future if the encounter was negative.

  • They may also view your pet as prey. 

  • Never feed coyotes—it is illegal to feed coyotes in most places. Feeding endangers your family and neighbors as it lures coyotes into neighborhoods.

  • Keep unattended cats and dogs indoors or in completely enclosed runs, especially at night, and do not assume that a fence will keep a coyote out of your back yard.

  • Accompany your leashed pet outside. Make sure you turn on lights if it is dark to check your back yard for unexpected wildlife.

  • Keep dogs on short leashes while walking outside; the Division of Wildlife recommends a leash no longer than 6 feet.

  • Leave noisemakers on hand to scare away coyotes that may enter your yard, such as whistles and horns.

  • Don't run away or turn your back on a coyote.

  • Do not allow a coyote to get in between you and your pet or child—keep children close to you.

  • Yell, clap hands, blow a whistle and try to make yourself look larger if you have a close encounter with a coyote. 
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The Conventions are Over, but Were They Accurate?

July 29, 2016, 6:29 pm
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Both the DNC and the RNC were packed with promises and plans, but did the nominess speak the truth? Our partners at Factcheck.org let us know.

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Clinton-Kaine Bus Tour Kicks Off at Temple

July 29, 2016, 6:36 pm
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The Clinton-Kaine campaign hits the road after the Democratic National Convention with stops in Philly and Montgomery County.

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Grading the DNC

July 29, 2016, 6:54 pm
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Just one day after the DNC, Philadelphians are returning to life as normal. But how did the DNC really impact the city? NBC10's Drew Smith has details.

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Big Day for Red Paw

July 29, 2016, 9:15 pm
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Philadelphia's Red Paw relief team celebrated its 5th anniversary Friday at 30th Street Station.
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Kids' Fair at Elmwood Park Zoo

July 29, 2016, 8:40 pm
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In Norristown, Montgomery County, it was a crowded night at the Elmwood Park Zoo. That's where Senator Daylin Leach's 8th Annual Kids' Fair took place. Children got to check out the zoo animals and enjoy face painting and free food while their parents got to meet with their local members of government.
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Politics On The Boardwalk

July 29, 2016, 9:41 pm
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One of the hottest items for sale on the boardwalk in Wildwood is politically themed t-shirts. They feature likenesses of Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders.
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