>> good morning, it is 7:00 a.m. this saturday, april 4. eva is off i'm alicia vitarelli. here's some of the stories we're following on "action news." developing this hour, a pedestrian is killed in a hit-and-run in northern liberties and police now say they are questioning the driver. plus, we're learning more built philadelphia woman who allegedly tried to join isis, what experts are saying about the terror group's impact in the u.s. the investigation continues today into what sparked this massive 6-alarm fire at a ge plant in kentucky. but first we'll go outside to meteorologist chris sowers with a look at the exclusive accuweather seven-day forecast. it's a holiday weekend and chris, the rain is still coming down or we're drying down a bit out there. >> reporter: not that bad, you have to batten down the

hatchesment winds are pretty strong. we're checking sunshine this afternoon. overall it looks like a nice easter weekend. we have showers left over across far eastern portions of monmouth and ocean counties in new jersey. we're not seeing much in the way of moisture always the is them continues to pull away. it's chilly the far western suburbs as the cooler air works its way in. fleetwood, 43, saint davids, 48. chemplet and center city, -- chester animal center city, 52. wood by any, 59 and -- woodbine, 59 and avalon 55. winds gusting anywhere from 25 to 35 miles per hour. atlantic city, 36, trenton 24. the poconos 32-mile an hour wind gusts right now. that's the headliner today clouds and sun strong gusty

breeze all day long. temperatures holding steady in the mid 50s. we'll see the sun/clouds mix all day, lunchtime skies of blue and noon 55 degrees, 3:00 p.m. 56. with the wind it will feel like the mid to upper 40s out here, not too bad considering how chilly it's been over the last several months. easter sunday looks good and unsettled next week. it looks miserable tuesday through thursday i'll have the details alicia when i see you again in ten minutes. all right chris, thank you. just into the newsroom from gloucester county new jersey, a driver has struck and killed someone walking on route 55 in mantua. state police have closed the northbound side of the road to investigate. we're waiting to learn if the driver is cooperating with police stay with "action news"

and 6abc.com for updates. and we are following this developing story this morning in philadelphia. we have an exclusive update for you, "action news" has just learned that a suspected hit-and-run driver has turned herself in. the action cam was along the 6,000 block of hawthorne street in wissinoming after the suspect surrendered. police recovered a damaged white ford suv believed to be involved in the wreck. it was outside the club roxie in northern liberties last night where a 24-year-old man was struck and killed in the street. a couple safely escaped a kensington fire overnight. they love above isaac's mini mart. the preliminary cause of the fire appears to be electrical, but a fire marshal continues to investigate. we're learning new details built philadelphia woman accused

of trying to join isis. federal prosecutors say keonna thomas had every intention of providing money and resources and and herself to the terror group. >> reporter: american flags, the first thing you see at the home of the keonna thomas. the feds say the 30-year-old was proclaiming her loyalty to isis. she wore full muslim garb concealing her face. "action news" was there as fbi agents raided her home. she researched travel routes to syria via turkey using the same routes so many foreigners have used. the complaint alleged when she was asked if she wanted to be a martyr, she replied that would be amazing a girl can only

wish. if we only truly knew the realities we would all be rushing to join you are brothers in the front line. it's partly of a disturbing trend. just yesterday two woman from queens new york were in court on charges they were going to set off bombs in the u.s. >> we're seeing more arrests last week, two and upwards of 30 in the united states. that means iemsz is having an -- isis is having an impact. >> reporter: thomas' mother had no comment to reporters. the court pointed a federal defender since she can't afford a lawyer. she also being held without bail until next wednesday. >> on wednesday we'll be back in court for detention hearing and preliminary hearing. >> reporter: thomas is charged with providing material support and rechris sowerses to a terror -- and resources to a

terrorist organization. she could face up to 15 years if convicted. there's new backlash against antimuslim ads on septa buses. it features adolf hitler talking to a palestinian leader. dwight evans led a diverse group of community activists yesterday calling this a chance to enlighten the city. >> the ad presents the opportunity to inform philadelphians the true nature of islam. the faith of a quarter of the people on the planet that teaches pluralism and palace. septa tried to ban the ads but lost the fight in federal coulter. the american freedom defense commission paid $30,000 for the ad space. now to the hazing

allegation of the st. joe's university softball team. sources say freshmen members of the softball team have been forced undergo hazing for sometime. >> although i don't know any of the details, i have to say that hazing is unacceptable. >> surprising because i have not heard of any other hazing incidents here. it's a big deal to hear about it. >> reporter: that was the recreation from students and fellow athletes on the st. joe's university campus. the's -- the women's softball team played while they investigated a hazing. freshmen were forced to consume alcohol and lap dances and other acts that were too graphic to outline here. >> they don't want anything

like that. >> reporter: players were given written instructions in a note from upper classmen essentially telling them this is deliverance week that the time has come to show respect and time to realize their place if they don't follow the instructions there will be dire consequences. the school released a limited statement that read in part while the investigation is on going, remedal actions have been taken to insure the welfare and educational environment for all involved. >> i'm not tolerant with it. i don't think it's acceptable means of initiation. i have not experienced it. >> reporter: the spokesperson for the university said if the allegations approve to be true, those responsible will be held accountable. in wynnfield, chad perdelli channel 6 "action news." fire officials in kentucky are still on the scene of a smoldering warehouse fire. it could be days before all the flames are completely out. the sprawling manufacturing

center for general electric employees thousands of people in louisville. a ge spokesperson said the fire is contained to one building. no injuries have been reported. smoke has blanketed the sky for half a mile. the cause is under investigation. hillary clinton hadn't said if she will run for president in 2016 but they dropped a clue. she signed a elite in brooklyn that is expected to house her campaign headquarters. the decision to sign a lease likely sets off a 15 day period in which presidential candidates are required to make their intentions known. time to get your taxes done. this week's airport of aging we have tips for seniors who are working on a limited income. look at him go, a buffalo makes a break for it. we have the amazing video next.

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[horn beeps] this is not your typical roundup for police in texas. they were after a buffalo on the lam. police let the owner know we cannot catch something quite so large. i don't think he is fitting in the police car. they are beeping at him, he was like yeah yeah yeah. >> reporter: i'm getting there. alicia, we'll go live on the feed. this is the lunar eclipse that's taking place right now. unfortunately when you look out the window you cannot see it, we have a lot of clouds. >> you did show it towels.

>> reporter: they have a good look at it we also of the -- we have the -- west of the mississippi river. we're starting to pick it up now and that will continue in the next half-hour and then bye-bye. storm tracker 6 live double scan we have clearing conditions, the skies are opening up westle philadelphia. harrisburg lancaster, pottstown starting to see clearing taking place. a little patchy drizzle left over for the jersey shore but in time you'll clear out there as well. the view at the philadelphia international airport, the skies, the clouds are trying to thin out a little bit. camera dancing around, winds out of the west/northwesterly at 12 miles per hour. gusts as high as 35 miles per hour. lacks dealing with a thick overcast. 55 degrees at the airport with the winds out of the

west/northwest at 20 miles per hour gusting to 30. the 55 feels like the 40s. that's pretty much what we're dealing with all day. although temperatures are fairly mild you factor in a 35-mile an hour breeze it will feel chilly out there. 46 in allentown. philadelphia, 52. millville, 53. sea isle and atlantic city, 55. winds gusting anywhere from 25 to 35 miles per hour. the idea we'll see that all day long into the overnight and first thing tomorrow morning. easter sunday starts out a little rough. we'll see a wind out of the west at 25 to 35 miles per hour. the winds will start to relax by afternoon. with a lot of the sunshine it will feel nice. satellite and radar there's yesterday's system pushing off to the northeast. it's up into new england we're seeing light snow places like

lake temperatures in the 40s. skies beginning to open up in baltimore metro area. mostly sunny skies in between storm systems it's a nice afternoon. overnight tonight, breezy, easter sunday starts out with sunshine. always the system gets closer during the day the clouds increase. there could be an isolated shower in the lehigh valley and the poconos most of us us will stay dry and enjoy nice weather for the easter sunday. this afternoon 55, 56 degrees for the high, clouds giving way to sun overnight tonight we'll see clearing conditions and there's the easter sunday. sunday starts out with sunshine, a few clouds increase north of the pennsylvania turnpike late in the day and one or two showers developing most of the day is dry and mild with temperatures close to 60 degrees. this afternoon, 56 is the number for philadelphia. allentown, 50. reading, 52. millville, 56. windy with lots of sunshine,

toms river coming in at 54, atlantic city, 52. easter sunday, lots of sunshine, a few clouds developing late in the day, north and west isolated shower possible. cold to start sunshine, 37 degrees. lunchtime, 52. afternoon 62. i'm getting tired of looking at mr. hopty. monday looks fantastic for the phillies home opener. it's usually gray and gloomy but not this year. the weather turns downhill tuesday, wednesday thursday, went wednesday north and west we'll stay in the 40s. enjoy your sunday and monday. it's tax time, for seniors on a fixed income there's a way

to help. tamala edwards has more. >> reporter: the aarp has tax offices in philadelphia where low and moderate income seniors get taxes done for free. they are all volunteers, john kelly has been doing it for 15 years. >> i retired as part of an early retirement program at age 60. i decided i want to give something back. since 1968 the aarp foundation has helped 50 million taxpayers. >> it's a great thing for seniors to have services like this where you don't have to pay to get your taxes done. a number of seniors take advantage of the services year after year. >> they can trust you and they haven't paid anything to have that done. >> reporter: while the foundation is geared toward seniors the volunteers help anyone. >> nationally it's the largest volunteer program that exists.

35,000 people like me in time united states who do taxes under the program. we'll do anybody from 16 to 103. >> reporter: the program is funded by the pennsylvania lottery. go to aarp.org or visit our website 6abc.com/art of aging. tamala edwards channel 6 "action news." your buddy ron once said he could install your ceiling fan. he couldn't. and that one time ron said another chili dog was a good idea. yeah, it wasn't. so when ron said you'd never afford a john deere tractor, you knew better.

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>> here at the big board our weekend calendar is chock full of easter fun across the delaware valley. let's take a look, dress up for pets in their easter best for the fashion show in ocean city. take a run on they highway ride

for the easter bunny's house. it's happening add lindvilla orchard. easter bunny will visit the assisted living on marlton pike. they will take pictures and play game and enjoy a free ice cream sunday bar at 2:00 p.m. today. you'll see easter eggs literally dropped from the sky in trenton for the helicopter egg drop. the community easter festival is hosting the event called -- caldwalder park. there's plenty of family activity and entertainment and music. that's what else happening

this -- that's what's happening this this week. sports is next.

>> reporter: welcome back everyone, 7:24 saturday morning, you're looking live at the lunar eclipse which unfortunately we're unable to to see this morning because of the cloud cover and scattered drizzle across new jersey. all areas west of the mississippi river. lunar eclipse is when the earth's shadow gets in front of the moon and covers it up. this is the quickest lunar eclipse we'll see in the entire century. that's the view west of the mississippi. pretty neat stuff. satellite and radar showing all the clouds covering the delaware

valley. that's the reason we were not able to see it. showers pulling away, skies brightening up a little bit west of the city. it will take a couple of showers before we see the bright sunshine. but once we see it will be going away. this afternoon, lots of bright blue skies and sun. 56 degrees for the high. we have winds that will make it feel like the 40s. the final four is tonight duke kentucky, michigan state and wisconsin are vying for a berth in the title game. the sixers and flyers play. ducis rogers has highlights of last night's phillies game at citizens bank park. >> reporter: good morning, the make believe season is almost over, soon the games will count. the phillies began a two-game exhibition series with the pirates last night. ashy that single brings in a run from second base.

ashy 2-rbis of the night. benefit revere, 2 out the 2 run homer to win it. phils 7 pirates 5. >> it's nice to be here at home for the fans that came out i like the way the guys battled back after getting down early. >> reporter: monday cole hamels starts opening day for the phils against boston. he checked to be pitching the park on monday, he didn't specify for which team. he has been linked to the red sox in trade rumors all winter long. he is waiting to see what happens just like rest of us. >> i'm fortunate to play baseball for as long as i can that's all i can hope for. whoever wants me to pitch and help the team win that's all i

can do. >> reporter: tick tock, tick tock the flyers season is drawing to a close. this afternoon they visit carolina. this is the last road game of the season. they have the fewest number of wins away from home among teams within their division. >> we mismanaged some games late in the games, it was a tie we were up by a goal and ended up going into overtime. our overtime record and shootout record on the road are not that good for sure. we lack goal production for a lot of it. >> reporter: you knew he wouldn't stay away, tieing -- tiger woods will play in the masters next week. he has not won the masters since 2005. that's a look at sports this morning, i'm ducis rogers, you have yourself a wonderful weekend.

>> it is almost opening day of baseball and this year the kansas royals will have star power on their side. the budwiser clydesdale will be at the game. it takes them five hours to get ready for each appearance. that's a lot of grooming. the clydesdale made the rounds during spring training they will be at the royals home opener on murnd. they are beauties. we have more coming up on "action news" saturday morning stay with us, eel be right back. #

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dipped in rich dark chocolate. discover brookside crunchy clusters. >> the next time you go to citizens bank park you'll need to step through one of those. we'll tell you about the new security at the stadium. services are being held for a fallen darby police officer who was killed allegedly at the hands of his own girlfriend. we're dealing with a cool and windy start to the weekend things are looking better for easter sunday. a lot of people celebrating easter and passover. so we want the weather to cooperate. chris sowers is outside and the sun has arisen. say good morning to mr. sunday. >> reporter: good morning to you alicia. the weather will cooperate. this is the first saturday

morning this year i've been able to stand out here without gloves. that's how brutal the winter was. we're in the 40s and 50s. you factor in the winds it feels cooler than the numbers you see. 52 degrees in philadelphia. feels like 46. poconos air temperature 37. windchill 30. allentown, 46, trenton 49. millville, 53. atlantic city on the boardwalk coming in at 54 with a wind gusts 36 miles per hour. 39 in wilmington. 32 in the poconos. 26 in philadelphia. trenton, 35. we'll see a lot of sunshine from this point on. mild temperatures with a gusty breeze. here's satellite and radar there's yesterday's system pulling to the northeast. now it's a storm system to new england, with rains and snows flying across vermont, new hampshire and maine. for us thinning clouds and

sunshine. accuweather says mostly sunny a nice day. temperatures returning anywhere from 55 to 57 degrees. it will be a little windy though, winds out of the northwest at 25 to 35 miles per hour. occasionally we may see a high as 40 miles per hour. future tracker 6 this afternoon nothing going on lots of sun. we get into easter sunday this will have to be watched this particular model drops that system far enough south where we could see rain showers in the lehigh valley and the poconos late in the day on easter sunday. not 100% convinced that's going to happen. that's one model's take on it. when i step back inside, i'll focus on that in the exclusive accuweather seven-day forecast. >> we're following breaking news this morning several people had to be taken to the hospital after being assaulted by a large crowd in south philadelphia. the action cam in the 1400 block of south front street police say just after midnight they began receiving calls about fights in

the area. we're told a crowd as many as 60 people left a private party at the second street shooters clubhouse. while walking the crowd encountered people at three different locations and began assaulting those people. as many as 6 people were taken to the hospital for non-life threatening injuries. at this point no arrests have been made, but police are checking security cameras. family, friends and colleagues will be gathering to say goodbye to a darby borough police officer who was gunned down in his own home. services for officer mark hudson will be held at saint joseph's church in collingdale. a viewing gets underway with a funeral to follow. the 26-year-old was shot inside his glenolden home. authorities say he was trying to break up with his girlfriend when she shot and killed him. finch faces charges including first and third degree murder. a woman from spring garden accused of trying to join isis is in prison awaiting her next

court hearing on wednesday. keonna thomas purchased a plane ticket planning to travel to syria for a possible suicide mission. only "action news" was there when fbi agents raided her home preventing her from leaving the u.s., thomas is the third american this week accused of having ties to terror. >> we're seeing on a regular basis arrests last week and up to 30 or so arrests of individuals in the united states and what it means is that isis is having an impact. >> investigators also found isis propaganda on thomas' twitter account. if convicted she faces up to 15 years in prison. philadelphia police are sending out a pretty bold and clear message to drug dealers and their buyers. stay out or get ratted out. before that warning 60 drug suspects were arrested 24 of their vehicles hauled away, all rounded up in a ten block

section of kensington. somerset to cambria from kensington to 8th street. those arrested came in from the suburbs. >> my message if you think it is a good idea to purchase narcotics in the city limits you'll be charged with the crime, but your vehicle will be conrecess at a confiscated and your picture will be publicized in the news media. >> you can see the pictures at 6abc.com. patdowns are a think of the past at citizens bank park. now fans will have to go through metal detecters to get into the game. sharrie williams has more on what fans are saying about it. >> reporter: metal detecters are the newest addition to the line up for phillies games. it's part of the baseball league mandate that calls for every fan

to be screened. >> instead of pat downs we'll do full metal detection for every fan. >> reporter: they've installed in every entrance gate in the park that seats over 43,000 people. as part of the screening fans will be asked to empty their pockets of cell phones and cameras and keys. >> it's like being in an apartment. >> reporter: it was the boston marathon bombings that prompted major league baseball to look for ways to make ballparks safer. >> issues, we prefer to be secure. >> reporter: the metal detecters could lead to longer wait times to enter the stadium. fans we talked with seemed okay with that. >> it's okay. >> no problems? >> it might get a little bit back you would more than usual. >> reporter: the phillies hope the added security won't take away from the ballpark experience and these little fans seem to be taking the changes in stride. >> go phillies.

so the metal detecters will be in play at the phillies games but they will be functioning at all concerts that will be held at citizens bank park. >> the nation's mid section has been hit hard by severe weather. a possible tornado is being investigated in oklahoma. in kentucky submerged cars sit stranded in the radio streets. the floods are to blame for at least two deaths. this is what it looks like near the camp campus of louisville. louisville alone reported 175 water rescues.

gay rights activists and supporters mr. rally at the final four. the protesters are calling for a state law that bans discrimination against sexual orientation or gender identity it follows widespread criticism over an indiana law. supporters argued it would protect religious liberty. fallout caused a revision of the law to not discriminate. a man was passing by when a vehicle became engulfed with the family inside. >> i noticed there was a foot sticking out of the back window. so i stopped we ran across we

ran up to the back windows and got mom and her daughter and got them out because they couldn't get out, they were trapped. >> thanks to thompson nobody was hurt. the shuttered showboat casino in atlantic city could have a new owner and it is the same developer who is buying the former revel casino. glen straub put up $26 million for the showboat site. his effort is to start of a 500 million-dollar plan called the phoenix project. the goal is to redevelop atlantic city's north side. how far would you go to save a snow man? one family is going to extremes to keep their creation around as long as possible. their story is next. plus meet the couple that's making love last. they've married for 81 years and counting that's amazing. what's their secret? they will tell us, our temple

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>> all right one family in new york just doesn't want to let go of winter and they don't want to see the snow go away. the family lives in massapequa

park. they are doing everything they can to savement snow man. he is asking for snow donations actual donations of snow. guess what people are showing up with buckets. >> at first, i didn't think people were taking it seriously. now people are bringing us their snow. a couple of from the hamptons stopped by with a cooler of snow. even though winter has come and gone, it has right? the snow isn't over for this snow plan. mike's ten-year-old daughter is going to save a snowball and put it in the freezer to build their snowman next year, so people have snow hanging afternoon in the backyard they are dropping it off for these people. >> reporter: what's wrong with these people after the winter we just had you haven't had enough snow. after this winter was cold and snowed every four or five days.

there's the view of the center city skyline. clearing conditions, you'll see a lot of bright blue skies today and sunshine. the only downfall the winds will pick up this afternoon. we'll see gusts as high as 40 miles per hour. with the exception of that it's a nice day. storm tracker 6 live double scan showing the showers are well out to sea and they continue to push north an east away from the delaware valley. 52 degrees in philadelphia. dewpoint, 40. winds out of the west/northwest at 12. these sustained winds the gusts are 30 to 35 miles per hour. allentown, 46. poconos 37. windchills below freezing. philadelphia, 52. millville, 53. sea isle city, atlantic city, coming in at 54 degrees, the 24 hour temperature change shows the colder air starting to work its way in to the northwest. i should say cooler air. we have highs in the 60s. this morning the temperatures were in the 60s.

now that the cold front pulled through the numbers are falling back a little bit temperatures will plateau around 55 or 56 later on. these are gusts anywhere from 25 to 35 miles per hour. wilmington, though closing in on 40. at this hour we'll be dealing with that all day long. here's satellite and radar showing clouds cover to the west. still a few sprinkles across south central portion of the keystone states, the snows flying to the north. we'll see the skies brighten up over the next couple of hours. a nice looking day breezy, sunshine, in between systems this afternoon. we get into easter sunday this is a change we're starting to see here. most of the easter sunday looks nice, lots of sunshine to starting point. as this system approaches it will pass on by to the north. most of the modeling takes it far enough to the north, we'll see clouds increase on the pennsylvania turnpike. there's models that drop this far enough to the south north and west of the p health care

system --pa turnpike you pick up a shower. most of the of the easter is dry and sunny. we'll see if the showers work south into our region. philadelphia 54. poconos 41. overnight skies are clear. chilly in the morning temperatures in the 40s. this model is showing showers well north and west of philadelphia by 4:30. philadelphia itself has us up to 63. same number for wilmington, poconos there could snowflakes. that remains to be scene be on the look out for an isolated shower well late in the day north and west of the city. winds today, clouds and sun 56 degrees. mainly clear colder, 33 degrees overnight tonight, 37 for center

city. easter sunday not looking that bad. lots of sunshine to start. chilly morning 37 degrees, milled day 352 skies of blue. by afternoon increasing clouds we'll call it sun and clouds, 62 degrees and shower threat is possible well north and west, the exclusive accuweather seven-day forecast shows delightful conditions for monday, the phillies home opener, look at this, sun and clouds 70 degrees, tuesday we get into that unsettled weather pattern again. 64 clouds increase, periods of rain throughout the day. more showers expected wednesday. more rain expected for thursday, friday morning there could be a leftover shower and by afternoon we're warming with the return of sunshine and 70 degrees. right now easter sunday looks good, next week that's another story. >> well, we'll enjoy the holiday weekend, thank you chris. a new fyi philly is coming your way tonight at 7:00 p.m. >> reporter: south philly has a new hangout it's a bowling alley

and so much more. love live music center city has two new hot spots the old original bookbinders is brand new again. sample the city's only cocktail casing menu and farm fresh food served at a drive through. that's tonight on fyi fill!

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>> in "healthcheck" this saturday morning the definition of a healthy blood pressure may be changing for millions of americans. three heart societies have come up with what is considered high blood pressure. the new threshhold is 130 over 80. of course you can lower your blood pressure with a balanced diet and exercise. whether you have type one or type ii diabetes eating right

can control the disease. nearly one in ten has some form of diabetes. it is american diabetes association compiled some of the so-called super foods that can help diabetics. beans, greens, citrus fruit and whole grains and fat free milk and yogurt. avoid white rice and potatoes and anything high in saturated and transfats. loving this story this morning. a virginia couple is celebrating a true milestone louise and hardy were married for 81 years. they met when she was just a teenager and he was a milk delivery man b but at first they were they were intended for other people. louise explains. i want on a blind date he went

on a date with my friend he brought his cousin along i dated his cousin. the next day he called me and wanted to see me again. the rest is history. needless to say happily ever after. a year after they were married he founded a trucking company that burned into a billion dollar business they had three daughters and seven grandchildren and 12 great grandkids. they stay young by keeping busy. louise has an art exhibit and another one planned for her 100th birthday. coming up next meteorologist chris sowers will take a final look at the exclusive accuweather seven-day forecast this holiday weekend. stay with us we'll be right back.

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>> time for a check of the accuweather forecast and it is a holiday weekend, easter,

passover is looking pretty nice, chris. >> reporter: actually it's looking really nice. here's the weekend call from accuweather. we'll say very windy today and sunshine, not quite as mild as yesterday, we had highs in the 60s, today we'll go 56 degrees. feeling like the 40s with the winds. sunday breezy, mild high of 63. the phillies home opener look good for monday, temperatures close to 70 degrees and combination of sun and clouds, tuesday, wednesday thursday, unsettled cloudy skies, periods of rain and showers and temperatures in time 50s. >> i like the 70s we're seeing on the board there. >> reporter: we're turning the corner. >> it is 7:55 just a few minutes away from saying good morning to "good morning america." >> reporter: good morning alicia and hello philadelphia. coming up on "g.m.a." this saturday we're leading with severe spring weather in the eastern half of the county. record hf breaking rain in some

areas has triggered dangerous flash floods leave many stuck in high waters. rob marciano and our extreme weather team will be tracking it this morning. a man is lucky to be alive after being attacked by a shark while spear fishing. he was airlifted to the hospital with wounds to his neck and torso. she mass made us laugh for generations why this statue of lucille ball is stirring controversy in the comedy legend's hometown. we'll see you soon, philadelphia. >> i had to look closely at that one. i wasn't sure that was lucille ball. police are talking to the driver of this suv involved in a deadly hit-and-run on delaware avenue. we're looking for new

information from vehicles investigators. a word of caution is being sent out about a video slowing a police stop that has gone viral. i'm alicia vitarelli have a great saturday, it's easter weekend and passover weekend. chris will update the forecast after "g.m.a."

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