shutdown could put new construction and resident safety on hold. >> a big part of it as you can hear, they are checking smoke detectors and fire alarms. >> city workers will be the hardest hit, they fear not being able to pay their own bills. >> how long can we last, not long. >> for three weeks we make it. on may 2, the second quarter taxes come in and only a matter of weeks, not months, before we run out of money again. >> reporter: police, fire and trash collection will continue and hundreds of the city's 950 employees have volunteered to also work on iou's or collect unemployment so city hall will shutter many offices april 8 but won't lock the front doors. >> you have a city that's in that condition, then the state has to step in and take more aggressive steps. you have to say to the mayor and the council, you failed. you failed. >> maybe we can call on donald trump to have a conversation with him about atlantic city.

>> reporter: christie blames atlantic city for spending two to three times more than other cities. >> we're not an 8 hour city. people don't come at 9 and go home at 5. we have 300,000 people that come to party on saturdays and sundays. >> reporter: with that it costs money, the governor says he will only sign a package of bills that allows the state to fix a broken casino tax system and control atlantic city completely. the mayor considers that takeover a fascist dictatorship and says bankruptcy will be an option before that plays out. cydney long, "nbc 10 news." the battle between donald trump and ted cruz isn't over. the war of words is is over each other's wives. ted cruz sounded off on his opponent. >> it's not easy to tick me off. i don't get angry often.

but you mess with my wife you mess with my kids that will do it every time. donald you're a sniveling coward and leave hide the hell alone. >> cruz is responding after trump sweeted this, unflattering photo of cruz's wife heidi next to his own wife with the caption that reads, no need to spill the beans, the images are worth 1,000 words. and this comes after trump threatened to spill the beans about heidi after an anti-trump group posted an ad featuring an old picture of melania trump posing nude for "gq" magazine. donald trump is leading the republican race in pennsylvania according to a new poll. trump has 33% compared to 30% for john kasich. ted cruz is third with 20%. for the democrats hillary clinton has a big lead in p.a., polling at 53%, compared to 28% for bernie sanders.

breaking news, another terror plt foiled, minutes ago the french interior minister says they arrested one person in a raid near paris, they believe they stopped a terror plot that was in the late stages. every hour new developments come out from the terror attacks in brussels. nbc news has learned the brothers suspected in the bombing of the airport were listed as potential terror threats in the united states data bases. turkey put out a new photo and said turkey warned belgium last summer he had ties to are the. belgium has lowered the threat level but another attack is likely and possible. flights in and out of brussels airport are now suspended through sunday. a georgia woman's boyfriend is among the missing in brussels. emily says she spoke to bart just before he left for the airport to board a plane to visit her. that was an hour before the

blast. >> i have hope that bart, you are coming home and i love you so much and we all love you and you're okay. >> there are more first-hand accounts from brussels, hear them on "nbc nightly news" after this broadcast. >> now to our weather, a picture perfect day to be out on the river. this is a live look at boathous row. and down the shore a live look at our camera in cape may county. people on spring break couldn't have asked for a better day. nbc 10's meteorologist sheena parveen is here, warm today but i know that the morning commute could be wet. >> we have rain moving in for the morning commute but enjoy the rest of today, enjoy this evening, enjoy tonight, we will stay dry until early tomorrow morning. now we have temperature differences across the area too. we're at 54 degrees in northeast

philly, a little chilly, mount holly, 47 in trenton. we have an onshore wind that moves in so those are cooler. philadelphia seeing a northeast wind. so that's dropping our temperatures in the low 60s now. 68 degrees wilmington. south wind in dover though. so if you're in delaware you have temperatures in the 70s and dover, 55 allentown, 57 degrees in pottstown. as we go through tonight we're going to see the clouds increasing but no rain yet. it's pretty far away. that rain will get here as we start off your day tomorrow. some thunderstorms in this and as it moves in tomorrow, we can't rule out a thunderstorm. but for tonight in the meantime as we go into the next hour or so, we're still going to be in the low 60s in the philadelphia area, we're still going to have that cooler wind direction. but then overnight by 10:00 p.m. mild and breezy around 60, clouds increasing, then tomorrow morning some scattered showers to start off your day by 8:00 a.m. temperatures in the upper 50s, coming up the timing of the afternoon showers, and also your easter weekend forecast that's

straight ahead. the countdown is on. we're about an hour away from tip-off for the villanova wildcats, the game starts at 7:10. nbc 10's tim furlong joins us live from louisville where nova nation is hyped for tonight's game. so many people cheering for them. >> reporter: you know it's funny about an hour ago this place was crazy, the bar was packed. now it's a different vibe, this lovely lady playing the piano. a lot of the fans up third street to the center, we have these fans getting ready to go. you guys need to get out of here. it's almost game time. >> we're going. >> it took a while to get out to kentucky but they got here and made noise as the team left for the arena. >> overwhelming. feels like the love is crazy. >> reporter: one guy from the area who isn't pulling for nova

is one of jay's former grad assistants now an assistant at miami, adam fisher ran into coach wright thursday. >> it was quick. he was getting to his practice. he has a job. gave me a quick fist pump. >> he played basketball for jay wright's brother at high school, later he was a recruiting coordinator but he followed another assistant to other jobs and eventually he landed as an assistant coach at miami but he says jay wright help himd every step. >> he wants success. he was so supportive. i was looking at jobs he has been willing to call, anything to help me get to my next step. >> tonight is all business, two great teams leaving it out on the court. certainly no hard feelings. and certainly adam shouldn't have feelings hurt when hopefully 0 nova rolls out of louisville in a couple hours. >> i think we're the hottest team in the country. they are playing well. i think it's their year. >> reporter: back live here i was a kid but i remember that 85

team. to see jay wright here, that was goosebump stuff for me. as i said most of the fans have left to go up, left the lobby to go to the arena. if you stay we're told there is going to be a watch party. i realize this is the watch party. pretty small tv. empty lobby. we have a pass for the game. that's where we're going to go. >> and comcast sportsnet john clark will join us in sports. >> former eagles player kevin turner lost his battle with als today. the 46-year-old fullback played for the eagles from 1995 to 1999. turner was diagnosed with the disease about six years ago. he was the lead plaintiff in the concussion lawsuit against the nfl. eagles ceo jeffrey lurie released a statement, saying we lost a special person today in kevin turner. he was extremely courageous and inspiring throughout his life.

our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this difficult time. a delaware music teacher is busted. accused of sexually abusing a student. delaware state police say nicole sent sexually explicit images to a student. the 13-year-old's mother found the video of the teacher. she teaches in middle town. she was arrested yesterday. philadelphia school officials crunching numbers from the new budget. figuring out exactly how much more money they could get this year. the budget isn't the one the governor wanted but to end the nearly 9-month long impasse he announced he will not veto it. that means districts like philly will get cash they have been waiting for. >> those moneys would allow us to continue through the year and pay back the short-term loans we took out. that is really allowed us to go this far into the school year. >> the district borrowed more

than a half billion dollars costing between 5 and 8 million in interest. hollywood celebrities are helping children in philadelphia. today actors ice cube handed over a $5,000 check to the campaign. they are in town for a new movie barber shop the next cut. >> five candidates running in pennsylvania's direct congressional race will square off. incumbent representative schocka fattah is running despite his pending legal case. state representative dwight evans, brian gordon, and james jones will all square off tonight in center city at 7:00. thousands of families in philadelphia will now be able to get comcast high speed internet. today comcast announced it's expanding internet for about 5,000 low income families. internet essentials includes faster speeds, free wi-fi

router, reaccess to literacy training and a computer less than $150. comcast is the parent company of nbc 10. and next on "nbc 10 news" at 6, the message says you were caught speeding, it has your correct license plate. tonight, nbc 10 breaks down this scheme targeting local drivers. >> the evening rush hour is easier with an early gift for drivers. what it will mean for the morning. >> and we have rain for the morning. so coming up i'll show you the timing on that for your friday and also a look at your easter weekend forecast. that's next.

commuters are using a busy bridge in philadelphia for the first time in nearly two months. nbc 10 was there as cars crossed the falls bridge late this afternoon. the bridge closed suddenly in february so workers could strengthen the steel floor beam. construction wrapped up today a week ahead of schedule. don't get fooled. there is a speeding ticket scheme targeting drivers in chester county. the e-mail has your license plate number but it's not legit. rosemary connors reports.

>> reporter: as if the drivers don't have enough to worry about on the road, police are now warning of a speeding ticket scam that starts in your in box. investigators have received complaints about e-mails from citation@safe browsing.com. it tells the victims where and when they were speeding, how fast, and claims to have a snapshot of their license plate. then there is a fine to pay. >> i think it's all about money. >> i think it's terrible. i think i would be inclined to send money. >> kind of scares you a bit to think about it. >> scary is one way police describe it because that driving information appears to be true, investigators believe the scammers are hacking free traffic and gps apps on your phone that may have access to your driving and personal information. >> i have one that tells you the commute to work. >> absolutely. weather apps, traffic apps. >> police are now urging drivers to pay attention to what you are downloading. >> it comes with an after

thought for someone like me because i download apps all the time. >> that's the advice, trying to track down those behind the scam. reporting, i'm rosemary connors. a record number of people in new jersey have jobs, the unemployment rate out today shows it is at its lowest level since 2007. more than 4.3 million residents are working. the date is set for the opening after $14 million nightclub. premier will debut april 8. the borgata hopes it will rival the top clubs in new york, miami and las vegas. there is a 6 foot disco ball right in the middle of the club. you might notice more bald heads this weekend. dozens of people had heads shaved at lasalle university, the foundation held the event to raise money and awareness for life saving childhood cancer

research. well, a nice day today, nice and dry too. but tomorrow it's going to be a little different, we're still unseasonably warm today and we'll still be that way with the rain tomorrow too. so there is rain in your friday forecast. it's going to start even for the morning commute. so keep that in mind before you leave. take the umbrella with you. the timing on this rain is looking good because we will be clearing out just in time for your easter week. i have that forecast in a second. mid-50s in allentown, 54 in bensalem. philadelphia 62 degrees, 68 in wilmington, 73 in dover, big temperature difference through parts of the area because we have a little bit of onshore wind that develops, so some cooler air trying to move in now. as far as the pollen is concerned, today we're high, because it's so dry outside. and as we go into tomorrow with the rain it's going to be a lot lower so if your allergies are

bothering you you'll get relief. over the weekend, sunshine comes back and so does the dry air, so those pollen levels are going to jump up again. monday they go down because we have rain moving in. that's what happens with the rain and the pollen. right now it's dry, still seeing mostly clear conditions, clouds increase, there's the rain for your friday i was talking about. it's approaching western p.a. and by early tomorrow morning we'll see some showers. now, in the meantime we're still going to be mild this evening, the rain will start to move in tomorrow morning, here's friday, 8:30 in the morning, you see showers moving in, mostly to the lehigh valley and the poconos, can't rule out showers for the morning commute and some thunderstorms either. by midday tomorrow, noon, we'll see showers around but then through the evening commute that's all clearing out. and we start to dry out into easter weekend. saturday and sunday temperatures milder as we go into your easter sunday so looking really good. sun rise easter morning 6:52 a.m. and temperatures comfortable,

you might need a light jacket for easter egg hunts, sun rise service. by 9:00 a.m., 51. and by noon on easter sunday, low 60s. tonight will be mild, a little breezy too with a south wind for most of the area and the clouds increasing tonight. 58 for the low in philadelphia. most of the area the mid to upper 50s. then tomorrow rain moves in early in the morning for part of the morning commute. we'll see a chance of a thunderstorm especially around lunch time by the middle of the day it will be windy, but highs will be around 70 degrees which is still pretty unseasonably warm for this time of year. the average high, 56 degrees. over the weekend there you see it. 60 on saturday, a little cooler but above normal. sunday, 67 for easter sunday looking good by monday rain returns, and we're back in the 50s and 60s next week. katie vo: she works as many hours as the guys do.

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hi, i'm amy fadool. we all know it's game day for the villanova wildcats trying to advance to the elite eight. john clark has more from louisville. >> reporter: just over an hour away till tip-off, villanova is 7-2 all time in the sweet 16 and they have got good kentucky karma going. look at this. leaving the team hotel there is jay wright with rolle who won in 1985 right here in the state of kentucky. nova nation was there to send the team off, the team is

relaxed, confident, and cool. their goal was not just to make it to the sweet 16, but to win it all. >> i do think they are hungry, they are committed. i can tell they are focused. and we're demanding that of them. >> definitely believe we can make a deep run in this tournament. but like i said, the biggest thing is we can't get complacent. if we come in, every day and practice, every game with a clear mind saying i'm going to win, play villanova basketball. i don't care about my individual stats, i care about the guys next to me. then you know, if we do that we can make a good run. >> reporter: villanova and miami tonight hoping to go to the elite 8. it would be the third time the cats go under jay wright. in louisville, kentucky, i'm john clark, for comcast sportsnet. thank you, john. miami coach wanted to keep his team loose so they turned the

ball room into a baseball field. a different kind of team ball. trying to keep loose before the game with the wildcats. villanova and miami tip off at 7:10. the sixers keep finding new ways to lose. late last night emmanuel a desperation heave. wow, 35 feet plus. sixers fell, 104-103 in denver. hopefully the flyers have better luck in denver against the avalanche tonight. don't miss pregame live at 8:00 on com kaes sports. we're back after this. >> all right. tonight on "nbc 10 news" at 11:00, hackers try to shut down a dam. could it happen in our area? an "nbc 10 news" investigation at 11.

fill police officers and firefighters are used to battling the bad guys. and flames. now they are beginning a battle with each other. it's a weight loss battle.

acting fire commissioner sawyer and minit marks the kickoff fore weight watchers battle of the badges. the trash talk has already started. >> with the wind at your back, no looking back, commissioner sawyer. that's about all you're going to see about that trophy. >> the only reason we lost last year is because our members are so fit as you can see, that we didn't have a whole lot of weight to lose. >> the 13-week competition helps raise money for children of firefighters and police officers killed or disabled in the line of duty. a really good cause. already starting that trash talking. >> great cause. great weather too. not so much tomorrow but today enjoy for the rest of the evening, tomorrow morning, we do have showers for the morning commute. but we clear out in time for friday night. and over the weekend, looks

fantastic. easter looking perfect. . breaking news tonight. were americans the target of a brussels bomber. what nbc news has learned inside the lair where they plotted to kill. the brothers may have had nuclear ambitions to get their hands on a dirty bomb. an angry ted cruz tears into donald trump. >> donald, you're a smifling coward and leave heidi alone. state of emergency as a wild storm spawns everything from a blizzard to tornadoes and violent hail. a massive system tearing across the country. sglfrlgs and gary shandling dies. the beloved comedian gone at age 66. hollywood mourns his loss.