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The newscast begins on Friday, April 17th, 2026, with an introduction and a look at the First Alert NBC10 7-day forecast by meteorologist Bill Henley, followed by a traffic report from Sheila Watka. The newscast is sponsored by Burger King.
A multi-vehicle crash occurred at 48th and Walnut at 4:30 AM, shutting down roads. In Wilmington, Delaware, an out-of-control SUV caused significant damage on 23rd Street, though thankfully no one was reported hurt.
Jonathan Gerlac, charged with robbing graves from Mount Mariah Cemetery, is scheduled to appear in court. State police warned about a child abduction attempt in Concord Township, Delaware County. In Montgomery County, a realtor and former coach, Albert Stroble, was charged and arrested for uploading inappropriate content on his phone, though no one at Ches Hill College was hurt.
Philadelphia City Council created a special community in response to a deadly parking garage collapse in the Grace Furry neighborhood that killed three workers and critically injured two. A subcontractor involved in the construction has not yet been identified.
Thomas Plaza at Broad and Arch in Center City is set to reopen after $18 million in renovations, including a designated skateboarding area. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for 2:30 PM. There were no clear winners in Tuesday's Mega Millions or Wednesday's Powerball, offering new opportunities for players.
This weekend features exciting sports matchups for local fans. The Philadelphia Flyers will host the Pittsburgh Penguins, and the Philadelphia 76ers will play against the Boston Celtics.
The Dow Jones, NASDAQ, and S&P 500 were in good spirits yesterday, with further updates available on CNBC and Bloomberg. The Philadelphia Phillies, with an 8-10 record after losing to the Chicago Cubs, will host their rival, the Atlanta Braves, for a three-game series starting tonight at Citizens Bank Park.
The newscast concludes with a mention of Martin Lawrence's 61st birthday yesterday, highlighting his roles in movies like 'Big Mama's House' and 'Life'. The anchor bids farewell, wishing viewers a great weekend and reminding them to tune in for future newscasts.