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100 Years Ago - 1918: Water nymphs who appear daily in the Delaware off the Chester Shipbuilding plant have caused scores of workers to drop their tools and gaze for hours at the fair swimmers until the shipyard officials have asked the local police to call them out of the water on account of the time the workmen are losing.

Good Morning. Here are some of the top stories from around the region.WEATHERIt's back into the soup with a sticky day, topping out at about 93 degrees. Stay hydrated.CLICK HERE to check your local forecast.NEWS

Speedy, a 16 month old German Shepherd mix, is the real life definition of exuberance. Speedy will zoom right into your heart with his sweet, playful puppy self, and his big heart that simply loves, loves, loves everyone. Speedy would appreciate a guardian who knows how to guide his happy-go-lucky personality so that he can be the best pal ever.

6-month-old male Mixed Breed Meet Junior, the young fuzzy boy who is so excited to have the opportunity to find a great family who loves him. Junior is especially cute, with a love for life and loyal heart. He was rescued from a southern overcrowded shelter and brought to Providence Animal Center in Media, formerly the Delco SPCA, where he is waiting for Saturday, August 18 for Clear the Shelter Day, when he will be available at no fee.

2-year-old female Domestic Shorthair Say hello to Jadis, the very beautiful cat who has found herself homeless and in need of someone to open their heart to her. She is a calico-colored girl, with the friendliest personality ever. She was rescued from a local overcrowded shelter and brought to Providence Animal Center in Media, formerly the Delco SPCA, where she is now waiting for a special soul to rescue her.

My name is Gage/ My foster mom believes I am a greyhound/Labrador retriever mix because of my build and speed. I am about 5 or 6 years old, house and crate trained, UTD on shots, HW negative. I am good with kids of all ages, but still learning my manners, so I might knock over a child under the age of 5-years old.

Providence Animal Center will be offering waived fee adoptions in participation with NBC10's Clear the Shelters event Saturday, Aug. 18, which is an annual effort hosted by NBC10/Telemundo. Last year, nearly 700 shelters participated in the waived-fee adoption event, and as a result, over 60,000 pets found forever homes.

Join the American Helicopter Museum and Education Center (AHMEC) Sept. 7, from 5-9 p.m., for a very hoppy happy hour. Hops & Helicopters, the museum's third annual BrewFest assembles local breweries, distilleries, cideries, wineries and even meaderies for a fun evening of tastings, music, Haute Wheels and The Meat House food trucks and more.

Good Morning. Here are some of the top stories from around the region.WEATHERIt may not rain today (Shocking!), but it's getting hot. Expect the high to hit about 91 degrees.CLICK HERE to check your local forecast.NEWS

100 Years Ago - 1918: A showcase outside the store of K. Schwartz, at Seventh and Welsh streets, Chester, was demolished last night when a touring car owned by Joseph Casey and driven by a lady companion crashed into the building. Mr. Casey and his companion had a narrow escape from being cut by flying glass.