6 3d shows again you see the light spotty shower activity working through. if you look to the west, west in pennsylvania there is a void in the radar. we will have a period of generally dry weather this evening. however, much wider view showing a conveyer belt of moisture. low pressure across the midwest, and that's the system that will be heading through in the overnight hours. this will bring us really the bulk of the rain. futuretracker showing the heaviest rain moving in around 3:00 in the morning when most of us are asleep. mainly south of philadelphia. the rain will extend to the north, but the heaviest rain will be south. unfortunately, it will be lingering into the first half of the day on saturday. this is the timeline between now and midnight for your friday night for the football games looking at on and off light showers. nothing heavy. late tonight, after midnight into tomorrow morning this is when i do expect the steady rain. the good news is, it's not going to be an all-day rain event. saturday afternoon it will still

be cool and cloudy, however we will slowly be drying out. and the second half of the weekend is looking really nice. i have more details in the full accuweather forecast. rick? >> thanks, we'll check back in later, thank you. and staying on top of the weather with 6abc.com/weather and the local forecast at 6abc.com. and other news tonight, a terrifying morning for several employees of the bar louis in bensalem robbed at gun point and forced in a freezer. before 3:00 a.m. three to four armed men wearing ski masks forced an employee to let them in the backdoor. and they rounded up the rest of the employees and put them in the freezer. raided the safe, robbed workers and stole one of the employee's cars. john rawlins at the scene and more coming up tonight on "action news" at 6:00. two people rushed to the

hospital after a car crashed into a home in south philadelphia this afternoon. emergency crews responded to the 2500 block of mckeen street around 1:30 p.m. the car landed on the steps of this building. it is unclear if the injured people were in the car or on the sidewalk. investigators are still looking into the cause of the crash. surveillance footage we first showed you yesterday on actions at 5:00 linked two to two different heists. stealing bikes from a rittenhouse garage yesterday afternoon. yesterday the police tracked them down for stealing more bikes. and officers say they are the same men in the video. bog -- both are homeless and charged with bicycle theft and related offenses. the ebola outbreak killed 4,000 people. the united nations officials say the number of cases will likely double every three or four

weeks. in the meantime 100 additional u.s. marines landed in liberia to help with supplies and logistics. in the u.s. concern is growing is a congressional panel convened in dallas, texas where the nation's first ebola case was diagnosed. >> if you are any of my constituents and many americans are asking the question, why aren't we banning all flights from west africa into the united states? >> in order to stop it, we need uninhibited transit into and out of the country so we can bring resources there. >> we learned today that thomas duncan who died of ebola two days ago was released from the hospital with a 103-degree fever. he was sent home the first time just with antibiotics. concerned of ebola and the respiratory enterovirus d68 are growing throughout the u.s. tonight. in response, airports including philadelphia international have stepped up screening efforts for

ebola. meanwhile, local doctors are on high alert for both viruses. health reporter ali gorman is live outside with a look at the preparedness efforts there. hi. >> you might think if someone has possible symptoms of ebola they would go to the hospital, but it is just as likely they would come to an urgent care center like the one here behind me. and doctors here say they do have a plan in place, but they are also on high alert for a more commonly-seen viruses. doctors say these empty chairs in the waiting room are a sign of the calm before the storm. the doctor says it is the start of the season for respiratory viruses. enterovirus d68 has already sent hundreds of children to hospitals across the country. and the flu is on its way. it can also cause severe illness. >> over the course of the year

for year, statistics, more die of influenza than d68. >> and seeing the first flu this week, earlier than in the past. >> it may be a sign it is peaking early, but may be more widespread. >> and unlike that there is a vaccine to prevent the flu, recommended for everyone over six months old. and the doctor says they are also on high alert for ebola. they have a plan in place to screen for symptoms and travel history and what to do if ebola is suspected. airports, including philadelphia international, are also on the front lines when it comes to controlling ebola. if a passenger's travel includes time in west africa, they are given this informational flyer and questioned about symptoms and possible exposure.

and back to the respiratory viruses, families you should also have a plan in place. we can't to stress hand washing with your children. have them get a flu shot. if they are sick, watch for symptoms out of the ordinary. any difficulty breathing or wheezing or any sudden muscle weakness, they should see a health care provider right away. reporting life in abington, ali gorman channel 6 "action news." >> thank you. >> in the meantime the mercer county father of a little boy dying of enterovirus is paying tribute to his son's life by helping other children. andrew waller, whose 4-year-old boy eli died less than three weeks ago announce add new foundation in his memory. first day of school providing help for students in special education. the idea partly from remembering his son's excitement on his first day of school. >> maybe he -- i can do something that eli would be proud of. the i am trying to do something

that helps me become the father, the person that eli saw when he looked at me. >> eli was the youngest of triplets and his death was the first in which the enterovirus was the confirmed cause. halloween festivities have now been canceled in one pennsylvania town as a manhunt for eric frein continues. monroe country band trick-or-treat on october 31 and the annual parade. the search focussed on the woods near there. and yesterday the state police found what they believe is frein's journal real counting the details of the night he allegedly ambushed two state troopers, killing one. he avoided capture almost four weeks. and back in the city of brotherly love. walking into court, it looks like an alleged probation

violation could put him behind bars. a break down on what happened. >> the government is arguing that merlino violated his probation by hanging with people he was told to stay away from. merlino's attorney, they deny that and argue today that even if it were true, the u.s. attorney didn't properly file the petition. the 52-year-old calmly walked into the federal courthouse saying he couldn't wait to go to the mummer's parade when asked what it was like to be in philadelphia. he is on supervised release from prison the past three years and his probation set to end september 6. the u.s. attorney said months before the probation ended merlino mad a -- had a meeting with convicted felons and others. and merlino's attorney said they did not file until after his probation had already ended. and merlino's camp says they don't have jurisdiction to rule

on it because of that technicality. >> the judge has to make a decision on the way he reads the law. obviously detevens down similar and i review it differently. >> two days before he was scheduled to be terminated he gets these charges. so on the surface you have to scratch your head and wonder why now. >> and picking on you at the end of supervised release? >> what do you think? >> i am asking it you. >> he ain't got nothing to say. he ain't got nothing to say. >> joey in his typical form i see there. as a point of interest, the former mobster that was spotted mouth side of the courthouse, and he was a co-defendant in merlino's original case and also one of the people that the u.s. attorney says that merlino met with while on probation. now it is up to the judge to rule in the court has jurisdiction to hear this petition brought forth by the u.s. attorney or not. in the meantime merlino is waiting to hear if he is free and clear. the judge is expected to rule on

that in the coming week. now merlino, as we know, in west philadelphia and moved to florida. his attorney stays he is working there in a sales job. the u.s. attorney says in their eyes merlino is still an active mob member. >> ok, thank you. time for a check of the traffic report this friday night. >> and matt pellman in the traffic center. tgif to you, matt. >> we made it, trying to head into a holiday weekend but doing so at a snail's pace on a lot of the roadways this afternoon. like 95 by allegeny avenue. still a northbound accident with the ambulance on the scene taking out the left lane. we're jammed solid, locked up north of penns landing. southbound they just reopened the left lane. police fupulled away but a jam. and things improving along 422. earlier a vehicle fire near limerick is out. and not that good upon the 30

bypass westbound normal involve towards 322, a crash at corner catch road, and it's not the most pleasant road for a joy ride on the schuylkill expressway. near montgomery drive westbound travel time 56 minutes from the vine to the blue route four times what it ideally should be. we'll check these colossal jams again in the next half-hour. >> ok, thank you. how much more to come on "action news" at 5:00. an alleged jewelry chief from philadelphia just wasn't quick enough. showing you how technology caught up with the crook before he could even leave the store. and holy family university marking a new era with a new leader. the nun moving up to lead as president. and bad news for folks who dine at dairy queen. the latest to be hacked.

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a philadelphia man did not put his best foot forward trying to steel a pricey watch. he took the watch out of a worker's hand and bolted for the door but didn't get too far. getting one electric outside and a guard hit the security system

and that trapped him. and the employees surrounded him in the star recovering the rolex. and temple university opened the doors today on a brand new $100 million science and research center on campus. the lieutenant governor was on hand, along with the university president and other temple officials to cut the ribbon. the science and research center or serc has 16 state-of-the-art teaching labs, lecture halls and classrooms. they hope it will attract world-class researchers and instructors as the landscape continues to expand. holy family university set to get a new leader this weekend. officially taking over the helm at the northeast school some sunday. mcgarrity no stranger to the school where she received her

b.a. and biology. and not only overseeing the university but also thes nursery school on site. the biggest challenge she faces as president is keeping the school a viable option to students. >> and the advent of online learning, and the shift from traditional age to adult learners, it is how to remain viable and affordable in this marketplace. >> the official mass for the inauguration at 2:00 p.m. sunday, followed by her actual introduction. >> all right, thank you. much more to come on "action news" at 5:00. don't go away, checking the soggy w

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free identity repair services for its customers. online megaretailer amazon going the way of the big box store. the company reportedly opening a brick and mortar building in new york city in time for the holiday shopping season. ment location will be on 34th street across from the empire state building offering limited inventory for same-day delivery in new york city. customers will also be able to pick up online orders and exchange and return merchandise. former bullies are teaching anti-bullying techniques to students in bucks county. these world-class athletes toured and broke cinder blocks to make the point of taking out aggression on objects not people. visiting the middle school in morrisville, they say alcoholism and suicidal thoughts are root

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watch some tv. >> tomorrow, but sunday morning a great morning for running. the sunshine's going to be back. sunday looking really nice. stormtracker live double scan showing we have a few areas of some light showers around. not widespread rain. not heavy rain right now. but one area working through south jersey crossing route 47, route 49, cape may county and cumberland county all slowly heading to the east. also just across route 1 in delaware. we have another batch of showers in lancaster and western chester county. smithville, coreyville, and heading towards oxford. and state highway 41 dealing with light showers. and heavier rain moving through tonight. the high in philadelphia typically in the upper 60s, but we are only at 60 degrees right now. allentown 59, reading 58. millville also stuck in the 50s.

and action radar showing a conveyer belt of moisture to the south. western pennsylvania cloudy skies, and most of the evening will be damp and no heavy rain. and the batch moving through in the overnight hours lingering into saturday morning. the high school football games tonight, it will be damp and dreary and on and off light showered. bundle up, it will be cold at the game. temperature at 7:00, 59. by 10:00, dropping down to 57. futuretracker showing 11:00 not a lot of activity in the form of rain. plenty of clouds. however, look what happens in the overnight hours and by 7:00 in the morning we have a good batch of some steady rain, especially philadelphia, areas west and south. but the good news is, it doesn't linger all day. by 11:00 the steadiest rain is already heading offshore. still plenty of clouds headed

into the afternoon. 3:00 the clouds are here, gradually clearing out from the northwest to the southeast through the day. by 7:30 clouds out of here and this will lead the way to a beautiful sunday. futuretracker showing generally looking at around a half inch of rain in most of the viewing area. not enough to cause any flooding concerns and we really need the rain. it is actually a good thing. in the meantime a new named storm, the seventh of the season, a subtropical storm it doesn't have the core of the typical tropical system. not very organized, 40 miles per hour. you see bermuda, there are tropical storm watches and that starts hundred morning. and the 5day at five tomorrow damp and cloudy, 60 degrees. ment showers in the morning and clearing out. sunday, a mixture of sun and clouds and nice day. and cool 63 degrees. the good news, next week

temperatures back in the 70s but unsettled and talking more about that in the seven-day forecast. not a washout this weekend. >> thanks. more "action news" coming yo

♪ "action news" continues with meteorologist adam joseph, jamie apody, rick williams and monica malpass.ogist adam joseph, jamie >> hello again. here's what is happening on "action news" friday night. she survived an assassination attempt by the taliban and went on to inspire young women across the globe. tonight malala yousafzai celebrated as a nobel price winner. and the congressional race heating up in the philadelphia suburbs. and a feast for your eyes, your brain and your some. we have the details avenue exhibit sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. now the details of malala yousafzai's courageous fight for the education of girls earned her one of the most prestigious prizes in the world. the nobel committee april announced the 17-year-old will share this year's nobel peace prize with an indian activist. both are champions for

children's rights. >> this is not the end of what we started, i think this is really the beginning. >> malala yousafzai the activist in the spotlight again this morning becoming the youngest person ever to win the nobel peace price. sharing the honor with kailash satyarthi of india, also awarded for his work on children's rights. >> it is an important point for a hindu and a muslim, an indian and pakistani to join in the common struggle for education and against extremism. >> it was only two years ago a taliban gunman shot malala in the head for trying to get an education and for being out spoken about girls having a right to go to school. since then, she has turned her personal tragedy into a campaign for school girls whose educations and lives are threatened around the world.