>> we got spoiled. >> guess. we are going to be hazy, hot, and humid all week long. right now, you can see some activity in southern maryland from last night. nothing happening now except for these mid-level clouds. there is a strong -- there is a front over us, but it is not strong. 77 degrees downtown right now. 87 degrees-92 degrees is our forecast high. we are expecting some isolated storms later on this afternoon. let's check out the traffic situation. >> we are not dealing with the downed trees from yesterday. there are still some traffic lights out. we will update you on those in a moment.

route to, there is an accident there. ingo's side also has a light out. a problem as you head through the intersection. traffic lights are out in other areas. at baltimore national pie, so far looking good. north side is equally smith. it is good out of the white marsh area. that is the latest. back to you. >> our big story this morning, the aftermath of a violent weekend in baltimore city. >> the highest profile shooting is the one we brought you about a cookout in east baltimore. investigators believe the shooting was the result of a longstanding gang feud. a 25 year-old man was wounded in the arm.

the gathering was a party in memory -- memory of some of his associates. the mayor and others say it is time before the community to step forward and bring an end to the violence. >> i do not what you hear about the sledging. that is crap. s -- snithcingching. that is crap. these people need to come forward. >> they do not do their actions in a vacuum with cloaking devices. they do it in front of their girlfriends, their loved ones, and their friends. people know what is going on. >> there were several shootings connected to the violence at the cookout. >> and religious leaders are

stepping in to take action. >> they are turning to their own congregations for help. our reporter is live with more on the details. >> it turns out all of the shootings you mentioned, baltimore experienced an unprecedented amount of shootings in a short time frame which has members of the faith- based community involved in a street initiative to expand the program. in may, the archdiocese of baltimore started what they call this summer of peace calling on all denominations making this a summer of peace in the city. the could not shootings and others over the weekend at some spiritual leaders saying more needs to be done to end this culture of violence. >> it is rooted in the poverty that grips the city. it is rooted in the gang culture, a drug culture. the entire community must come together and say no to this

cultural violence. >> he believes the initiative and the summer of peace is helping. without it, there would be even more violence. coming up, of what is planned in august to help expand the program. reporting live, wbal tv 11 news. >> thank you. friends and family gathered to remember a woman who was gunned down while sitting in her car. she was shot 10 times in the chest saturday morning. police found the body inside a car. investigators have little to go on. family members say they do not know who would do such a thing. >> there is a lot of hurt. there is a lot of pain. we have two little ones who lost their mother. it is not right. it is not right. >> anyone with information about the murder should call baltimore city police. they are investigating a deadly accidents involving a street sweeper.

a car carrying three people burst into flames killing everyone inside when they had an accident with the street sweeper. the bodies were burned beyond recognition. >> president obama looks to put pressure on congress to act soon on health care reform. senate negotiations are inching toward a compromise. our reporter is in washington with the latest. >> president obama tried to be energized his health care push. he will look to the aarp as a reform ally. >> there is an urgency in health care reform. >> demanding action are the drugmaker's big lobby. they are in sync with the liberal group that has advertisements that slam critics

for slowing down. half a dozen senators on the finance committee, republicans and democrats sound determined. >> their latest compromise would drop a requirement that employers offer health coverage. it would take the government out of the public plan making it a non-profit co-op. that has won some gop support. >negotiators predict the final cost of the plan would be under $1 trillion. but critics worry. >> what really concerns me about this plan is washington's history of underestimating costs of expensive plants like this. >> and no agreement ennobled planned. the latest from -- no agreement and no vote planned. look for president obama to highlight certain things today

at a health care event. >> speaking of health care, maryland senator is recovering nicely from ankle surgery. she suffered a fracture in three places after a fall. the experience has made her more committed than ever to making sure the kind of health care he receives is available to everyone. michael vick could soon be sitting up in the nfl. he has been reinstated, according to a certain conditions. he was recently released from federal confinement a week ago. he served 18 months for running a dog fighting ring. nfl commissioner acknowledges his mistake and is welcoming him back. >> i think michael is an individual anthat we should help

reestablish his life. >> he has to find a team that will sign him. that brings us to our watercooler question of the day. what do you think about the nfl's decision to reinstate michael vick? email us your response at watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> coming up, a security camera catches a house explosion. >> and a high-school student faces charges for certain things. details coming up. >> here is a live look at traffic, high-95. i will have an update on the morning commute when we come

>> welcome back. it is 75 degrees downtown right now. we had not cooled off much less night despite the approach of a front.

it is centered right over us. there may be some isolated showers and storms last night. as you look at the satellite imagery, and you can see some low level clouds over the area right now. more son by this afternoon. 87 degrees-92 degrees. the muggy air mass is right in place over the atlantic. back to you. >> a 15 year-old high-school student faces charges for allegedly taking videos of teachers and students in school and posting them on the internet. he used his cell phone camera and posted them to hundreds of website. 19 victims have been identified. he is charged with invasion of privacy in a disorderly conduct. >> a home exploded in northern kentucky. take a look at the top of your screen. a security camera across the street, the whole thing.

firefighters say the home which was vacant was blown about 20 feet in the air. they say a gas leak is to blame. >> still ahead, there is no longer such a thing as free parking at the airport. we will explain. >> and stores this out more organic products to stay afloat in this economy. >> we have one accident. we will update you on that and

>> what is going on out there? >> not a whole lot. yesterday there were a lot of storms with downed trees. by now there are some traffic lights that are still out. we have an accident near ritchie highway.

we hope it is wrapping up shortly. we will let you know once we get confirmation. and there are traffic lights out at franklin boulevard in church road. broad street and other areas have traffic lights out. not many other delays. in nice ride as volume slowly builds on i-95 out of the white marsh area. the rest of the beltway is looking good at this hour. that did the very latest on the buses and the trains. >> -- let's get the very latest on the buses and the trains. >> no major delays on all three lines. light rail is on time. metro subway on time as well both east and west bound directions. a couple of diversions on the buses.

17, construction in one area. and there is another diversion due to construction. actress sandra shaw. >> good morning. -- back to sandra shaw. >> good morning. some isolated storms tonight. the activity is going to our south. very much the with the humid air mass hovering over the atlantic this weekend. we are finally in the throes of summer. we will see temperatures around 87 degrees-92 degrees. 75 degrees downtown. 71 degrees at the airport. 77 degrees at ocean city. the mountains will be the coolest place in the state. it will be about 80 degrees with partly cloudy skies. in baltimore, only 20% chance of

isolated storms. it will occur later in the afternoon. we have humid, moist air in place. that is what we are contending with today. about 83 degrees near the water. wind out of the south on the bay. the waves are 1 foot. water temperatures are 80 at the baltimore harbor. as far as the almanac information goes, the record was set in 1941 on the state. we will not be near the record low. it looks like 67 degrees-72 degrees. more clouds rolling in tonight as the front approaches again. isolating even shorts -- storms are sporadic and winds are consistent of the south.

we have a cold front sitting right over us. not a lot of difference between air masses. we are left with a hazy, hot, and humid conditions. a bermuda high is bringing in all of this heat and moisture. it will be very uncomfortable all week long. that is typical weather for this time of year. a better shot of seen scattered showers and storms tomorrow. 88 degrees it looks like on thursday. 90 degrees by friday. by saturday, a little less humid. we are up at 87 degrees. >> thanks. funding whether to coasting regis. it is possible. -- from wheather to co- hosting regis.

sandra shaw made it to the finals. now she needs your vote. today is the last day to build. it will end at 9:45 tonight. by voting, and you will get a chance to win a gift card to american express. >> in this morning's consumer alert, the next time you go to the airport, all parking will cost you money. the airport will no longer allow your first 30 minutes of parking to be free. they will charge you $2 for the first half-hour. they will still allow drivers to pick up passengers and carry bags without pay. they have a cell lot for drave -- drivers waiting to pick up passengers.

one chain of drugstores is reporting similar growth. they are working to continue market expansion. after years of double-digit growth of organic food, last year's rate slowed. video game sales were strong and getting stronger if you month ago. since then, they have been killed by the economy. sells for game consoles have plummeted as well. they are losing business to, and retailers like amazon. >> let's get the latest from wall street'. michelle steele joins us live in a bloomberg business report. >> good morning. a government watchdog is now pointing its finger at traders who it says has been manipulating the price of oil.

according to "the wall street journal" the commodity futures commission will say that someone played a role in driving up the oil last summer. oil futures have climbed since -- around 102% since the report. there will be the first of three hearings today to discuss the energy market. let's get to the equity markets, u.s. stocks climbing higher on better than expected new home sales. baltimore-based under armor -- the company is reporting its earnings before the opening bell. if you are a delta frequent flier, and you have to add up those models. they will have a new benefit program with a membership in the airport clubs. but you have to have a certain amount of points to have that status. stock index futures are looking

pretty quiet ahead of the open. another of earnings that investors still need to react to. from the new york stock exchange, i am michele stileele. back to you. >> it is 73 degrees on t.v. kill. will take a look at your morning commute coming up -- tv kihill. we will take the ligature morning commute. >> do not forget to e-mail us your answer -- we will take a look at your morning commute. look at your morning commute.

>> for the ravens, it begins today. the first practice at its 45 this morning. they get set to prepare for the 2009 season. -- the first practice is at 8:45 this morning. they get set to prepare for the 2008 -- 2009 season. joe will start to play today as training camp gets under way. there is not a long contract holdout foreseen for one player. the more pressing question as practice begins today, joe flack who was surprised to emerge last year. he loves a another one emerges at wide receiver. >> to mauer we are going to look at who we have. all of these guys are getting

ready to go. they have to show the other quarterbacks what they got. >> one person was unable to rebound from knee surgery and unable to play. he was on the injured wave list. as for the orioles, they lost to the kansas city royals been 5-3. i will see you at training camp later on this afternoon. hope your day is off to begin test start. >> a triple threat with the taser has quite a punch. older models have to be reloaded after one shot. that can be a problem if there is more than one suspect. the new models do not have to do that. >> coming up in the next half

hour of 11 news today, >> members of the religious community are calling for action due to violence over the weekend. >> i nikole killion in washington with the latest of the health-care debate coming up. >> a clear skin on hd doppler. there is plenty of moisture around. i have the details ahead. >> an accident is gone, but we

>> good morning. welcome back to 11 news today. >> thank you for joining us. we will get a check on traffic and weather. but first we want to talk about reducing kelly, because you could be the next rally. -- talk ab