Copyright 2012 http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/top-stories en-us Mon, 13 Feb 2012 02:38:22 -0500 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 02:38:22 -0500 NBC Owned Television Stations http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/breaking/Ocean-City-Lagoon-Dolphin-Dies-139187759.html Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:39:46 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/dolphin_722x406_2195373730.jpg
Dolphin was seen swimming in back-bay lagoon in recent days.

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What should fans expect from the 2012 Phillies? General Manager Ruben Amaro, Jr. aims high once again with expectations thanks to players being healthier and his assumed resurgence of Chase Utley.

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One person was killed and two others were injured after a car slammed into a tree in Burlington County Sunday morning.

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Rider University confirmed that norovirus was the cause of an outbreak of illness that affected around 75 students over the course of this week.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/#!/news/local/Musician,-Friend-Remember-Whitney-Houston/139197104 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 23:03:37 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/212*120/Whitney-Houston-Add12.jpg
Whitney Houston's death at 48 years old hit home for Philly musician Jay Davidson, who toured with Houston, and political analyst Joe Watkins, who was a close friend.

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Anyone traveling by foot, bike or car across the Walnut Street Bridge should expect to see changes starting Monday morning.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/#!/news/sports/Phillies-Pack-Up-the-Truck-for-Spring-Training/139190549 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:54:14 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/Property_of_the_Phillies_Generic_722x406_2195807812.jpg
The tractor-trailer was loaded Sunday morning as the Phillies sent everything they need for Spring Training to Clearwater.Click here to see what's on the packing list.

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Game on in the race for the Democratic nomination for Pennsylvania Attorney General, and, even though Tom Corbett is not on the ballot, it’s clear both candidates consider him a target in this election.

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Someone called Philadelphia International Airport early Saturday saying there was a bomb on one of the flights

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Police in Delaware have arrested a cleaning lady and accused her of stealing a customer's engagement ring.

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While Saturday morning has light snow turning into rain, the "arctic blast" of cold coming later in the evening could make roads slick

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Winter-Weather-Photos-Snow-in-February-139148299.html Sat, 11 Feb 2012 14:36:51 -0500 Send Us Your Snow Photos]]> http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/160*160/Snow-Jennifer-Compton.jpg Send Us Your Snow Photos]]>
Here are some of the wintry scenes during February's second snow storm

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Man-Gunned-Down-Outside-Cedarbrook-Lounge--139156209.html Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:17:27 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/Crime+Scene+Tape+copy.jpg
A 30-year-old man was shot and killed outside a lounge in Cedarbrook early Saturday morning.

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The dolphin could still be seen in the Ocean City, N.J. waterway late Friday

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/breaking/City-Controller-Edith-Blackwell-Shot-at-Chester-Gas-Station-139122179.html Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:36:38 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/Edith-Blackwell-lead-image.jpg
Surveillance camera captures chaotic scene.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/#!/news/local/Center-City-Is-Teflon-to-the-Snow/139149829 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:48:03 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/centercitysnow_722x406_2195513697.jpg
Fog and light snow filled the air in Center City Philadelphia Saturday morning, but nothing was sticking to the roads, making travel safe and clear.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/#!/news/local/Mild-Winter-May-Mean-a-Terrible-Spring/139147839 Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:59:14 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/snowplow2_722x406_2195494377.jpg
Glenn "Hurricane" Schwartz explains the historic trend that shows mild Winters, like the one we've been having, usually end with terrible and snowy Springs.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/#!/news/local/Video-of-Jerry-Sandusky-on-His-Deck/139113044 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:53:23 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/SanduskyDeckViewerVideo_722x406_2195224988.jpg
Sandusky: Why Have People Turned on Me? Video: Sandusky Talks About Neighbor Complaints Video: Sandusky Talks About Grandkids He Misses Complete Coverage: Penn State Child Sex Abuse ScandalVideo of...

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Ukrainian-Hockey-Coach-Accused-of-Fondling-Teen-Found-Dead-in-Cell-Official-139113309.html Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:48:54 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/hockeycoachcharged_722x406_2188864828.jpg
Officials suspect Ivan Pravilov committed suicide.

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Independence Charter School is one of the most sought after schools in Philadelphia. But it's the luck of the draw that gets you in. Emotions ran high Friday night as more than a thousand were hoping...

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Temple-Ladies-Seek-Money-from-Sugar-Daddies-on-Site-139112204.html Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:31:45 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/thumbnailsweetheartonline_722x406_2192468897.jpg
Temple University is high of the list of schools whose female students are signing up for a website that matches them with "Sugar Daddies"

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/#!/news/local/Keep-Your-Kids-Safe-From-Predators/139121739 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:57:37 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/kidnapping_722x406_2195295705.jpg
A local police superintendent gives some tips on how to keep your child safe from potential child predators.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Arrest-in-Triple-Murder-at-Grocery-139123954.html Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:48:39 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/Nalik-Shariff-Scott.jpg
A second suspect was arrested in a triple murder in West Philadelphia

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The man charged with 52 counts of child sex abuse says he doesn't understand why friends and neighbors have turned on him

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Camden-Cops-Warn-Suburbanites-at-Drug-Spots-We-See-You-139095029.html Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:54:23 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/dart-surveillance-camera.jpg
Camden Police have sent out letters to 624 car owners, saying they've been videotaped at drug spots

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/#!/news/breaking/Jerry-Sandusky_-Neighbors-Turned-on-Me/139100629 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:36:17 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/JerrySanduskyDeckStatement_722x406_2195123656.jpg
Jerry Sandusky says the same neighbors who complained about him watching kids from his deck, have been welcome on his property, with their children, for years.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/weird/NATL-Father-Shoots-Daughters-Laptop-Over-Disrespectful-Facebook-Post-139103524.html Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:31:21 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/man+youtube+laptop.jpg
A North Carolina father apparently outraged by his teen daughter’s “disrespectful” Facebook post gave her a lesson she’ll never forget – and neither will her laptop.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/blogs/birds-nest/Tome-to-Give-Shady-a-Contract-Extension-139045754.html Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:22:34 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/180*120/138056526.jpg
LeSean McCoy deserves to be sewn up long-term in Philly.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/#!/news/breaking/Jerry-Sandusky-Wants-to-See-His-Grandkids/139099069 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:37:13 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/JerrySanduskyGrandkidsStmt_722x406_2195117702.jpg
Jerry Sandusky wants to see his grandkids and talks about how he feels when his wife comes home after seeing them.

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Police say man grabbed little girl while she was walking to a corner store in Kensington Thursday

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/blogs/philthy-stuff/Phillies-Grades-The-Bullpen-139064849.html Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:41:13 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/Papelbon_Phillies_Smile_722x406_2167506510.jpg
Can the Phillies' bullpen hold water?

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/politics/Manayunk-Bike-Race-Sunday-139089149.html Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:26:43 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/219*120/manayunkbike.jpg
Annual event to be held Sunday, June 3.

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Authorities have made significant progress in the investigation, sources say.

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From bats to balls to bubble gum see what the Phillies need for spring training.

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Jennifer Sammartino is struggling to pay her student loan debt of more $130,000.

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No airbags, no problem.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/blogs/birds-nest/Vick-Not-Cool-Enough-Under-Pressure-138954889.html Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:37:05 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/189*120/c62241.jpg
Too many interceptions make Michael Vick a liability.

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Body of man found on Holmesburg street Friday.

]]> http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Brother-Tim-Resigns-Over-Catholic-School-Closing-Controversy-139049509.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:36:04 -0500 http://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/images/213*120/Brother-Tim-Ahern.jpg
Brother Timothy Ahern decided not to appeal the proposed closing of West Philadelphia Catholic High School. The Archdiocese said that decision "created an untenable atmosphere" for Brother Tim.

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One person was hurt when a taxi slammed through the front of the Sneakertown store in Roxborough.

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The former Penn State Football coach is scheduled to be in court tomorrow.

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