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are remembered all across the region. but the big story on "action news" is a pretty good start to the holiday weekend chilly start to the day serves as prelewd to blue skies and comfortable conditions. we have team coverage of the memorial day festivity. john rawlins is live in ventnor, ann mccormack is live in fairmount park but we will good inn with melissa magee and what we can expect the rest of the holiday weekend, hi there. >> hi there, walter. so far so good. we have had a nice start to the holiday weekend. we are on the cool side with plenty of sunshine for everybody to bask and enjoy. lets look at the numbers across much of the delaware and lehigh valleys. seventy in philadelphia. that is our high temperature today. sixty-nine in trenton. sixty-two up in the poconos. the out to the west there in lancaster coming in at 67. but cooler in beach haven and temperature of only 61 degrees. check out the dew points, that is level of how much moisture, is not at months fear and anytime you have to point temperatures below 50 degrees, we have got a very pleasant

air mass overhead, you can see dew point numbers are only in the upper 20's, lower 30's and you you can tell it is very comfortable outdoors with high pressure in control. we will talk about what we can expect as you step out on the town here on this saturday evening. 7:00 o'clock mostly sunny skies, temperatures of 68. 8:00 o'clock we will drop down to 65. lower 60's at 9:00 p.m. under mostly clear skies and 60 degrees is the number at 10:00 p.m. we will be rankings the holidays and today, tomorrow, we have got a bit of the tie going on here. today, sunny cool. we are coming in at number one. it is warmer tomorrow, so that is something to look forward to few clouds overhead. as we get in the day on monday, the the humidity will start to ramp up and we do have a threat of the thunderstorm mainly west of philadelphia. so coming up, walter we will look closer at what we can expect for our holiday weekend and let you know how high these numbers go and believe it or not, next week is there potential for 90's in the

forecast. those details coming up with the accu weather seven day. >> thank you melissa. we will head out to the place where population grew dramatically over past 24 hours, namely, the the jersey shore. "action news" reporter john rawlins live in ventnor where it was too chilly for a beach day, right john. >> reporter: let's call it brisk. you had to be up and hardy to wanting to down to the beach. folks did. this may be the unofficial beginning of summer but it is springtime. big factor today is the wind. looking to my right that big flag that was the big deciding factor, if you went down on to the beach today is the wind. at first glimpse some delightful day at the beach plenty of sun but with the temperatures barely in the 60's and a steady off shore breeze, it it was, well, goose bump chilly. >> i feel the cold is just a frame of mine. for us, we have more layers, it the is just the temperature you want to be. >> reporter: just hoping in snow. >> there you go. >> it is cold today but still worth it to make a trip down,

dip your toes in the sand. >> reporter: are you sure. >> absolute thely. >> reporter: i think you are shivering. >> i'm living but dress add pope eighthly. >> reporter: that being a hooded sweat shirt no such luck for young model focus of the photo shoot that featured beach wear items made in turkey. some items clearly intended for much warmer beach days. >> way too cold and way too windy. >> reporter: not everyone thought that. this young man found a whipped challenging working through impressive yoyo moves. the 16 year-old, is at the beach so it must be warm. we don't need to wear a shirt. >> it feels pretty nice. >> it is chilly. >> yeah. >> reporter: you have been in the water. >> yes, it is warm once you are in there for a while. >> reporter: i'm not so sure i'm buying. that live picture of the white caps on the atlantic right now. chilly day to day. hopefully better tomorrow. we shall see. live from ventnor john rawlins for channel six "action news". walt. >> mind over matter. thanks john. now we will head out to

annie mccormack in belmount plateau in fairmount park. plenty of people there soaking in the sun. hi annie. >> reporter: walter, that is right, not everybody went to the shore with john rawlins plenty of people stayed behind here in the city. the this is one of the most popular places for people to go belmont plateau. you can see city line there people hanging out kid having fun and picnicking here in the park. the grilling has started in fairmount park. traffic, crawled heading to the philadelphia zoo and tourists filled independent mall. >> very night. >> great day for it. just to walk around. >> we generally don't go to the shore on memorial day weekend. we stay in the city. we have our friends. it has been a fun day. >> reporter: outside the city the devon horse show attracts competitive riders and olympians of all ages. competitor rider erika, 13 from florida. >> it means everything to be here and i started driving so my favorite portion so far.

>> reporter: for more than 118 years premiere horse show, draws the scene and crowd. there are atmosphere too. >> this is just another great place for kid. they love horses. they have in the been here in a long time. this is it for me. >> reporter: back in the city people could get a breeze out of the water in the spruce street park and hammock and theater. >> it is nice, but pretty relaxing. people are relaxed. we have our own space. >> reporter: fairmount park traditions continue for bermuda weekend picnic. they are proud to be in the u.s.a. and proud of their heritage. perfect weather set the mood. >> it is unis i more important to them. we will still be out here, partying having a good time. >> reporter: back out here live, take a look, we have got a bride and groom getting their pictures taken here, at the belmont plateau. the belmont plateau made famous in the dj jazzy jeff and fresh prince song, summertime, where everybody goes, don't worry i won't

sing for you walter but susan knows ought of the lyrics to that. this is a popular spot to go. if you head out here on sunday and monday to have your picnic, best to get out here as early as possible. we are live along belmont plateau, annie mccormack for channel six "action news"y was hoping you were going to sing but what will you do. another great place to be is in collinswood, new jersey where the mayfair took place on haddon avenue knew. there were all kind of vendors, lots of food, arts, crafts and live music. mayfair began in 1979 as a small art exhibit and has now grown to a event covering a mile long stretch. last year more than 50,000 people showed up and this year it is expect to be the the biggest mayfair ever. and, of course, all weekend long we are taking time to take this weekend to remember what this holiday really is all about. >> ♪♪ >> some of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country were honored at camden

county veterans cemetery this site of the final resting place where hundreds of veterans including 300 who served in the civil war. also honored several brave men from commonly referred to now as the greatest generation, veterans of the world war two. ♪♪ >> and battleship new jersey in camden also took place for fighting men and women were honored today. veterans and officials gathered here to mark the seventh second anniversary of the ship's commission the u.s.s. new jersey was built at the philadelphia naval shipyard and launched on december 7th, 1942, a year after the attack on pearl harbor. at the end of the today's ceremony a wreath was tossed in the river to remember crew members who have since passed away. tulleytown bucks county the annual memorial will day parade there marched along main street. local fire company took part and there is queen and her court, showing proper way for royalty to wave to the crowd. what is a parade without an

appearance by mummers. they took part strutting their stuff as you can see. they are celebrating a avenue in ireland today after a landslide vote to legalize same sex mayoral nationwide. that make republic of ireland the first country to approve, gay marriage by popular vote on a federal level. the figures show that more than 60 percent of irish voters said yes. ireland's prime minister welcomed the outcome saying the vote shows that the irish are a quote generous, compassionate, old, and joyful people. world news saturday will have much more on this historic vote coming up after "action news" at 6:30. all right. much more to come on "action news" tonight it was a great day for fresh start. we will take to you a local job fair that had a huge turnout. but first developing news out of cleveland where outrageous growing after an officer was acquitted after killing two unarmed black motorists. plus jeff skversky has

sports when "action news" comes right back.

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we have some developing news out of cleveland, ohio where anger is growing after a police officer was acquitted of killing two unarmed black motorists. judge found michael brillo not guilty in the shooting of felicia williams and timothy will sons three years ago. officers fired 133 round at the couple many at close range after the couple led police on a 22-mile chase. judge decided his use of deadly force was reasonable. brillo still has his job but will remain on suspension for now. so far the the protests have been peaceful. the driver of the motorcycle was killed earlier this morning when he crash into a disabled taxi on i676. it happened right around 3:00 a.m. where 676 means i-76. motorcycle driver, brian

merland slammed in the cabot ramp there he was rushed to hahnemann where he was pronounced dead. no one in the cab was injured. there was a nasty accident in bala cynwyd. "action news" on the scene here at presidential boulevard, just north of the city avenue where a two car crash ended with one vehicle flipped over. it all happened just after 9:00 a.m. the driver of the car had to be extricated. in word tonight on the extent of those injuries, or the cause of the crash. also in bala cynwyd police are investigating an accident involving a septa bus and car. it happened at 1:00 p.m. at city avenue and belmont avenue. it appears the car rear ended the bus. driver of the car was injured but there is no word on how serious those injuries were. another bus was brought into take those passengers to their final destinations. there was quite a turnout this morning for a job fair in southwest philadelphia this job fair was hosted by an organization called abc men which stand for abled bodied christian men. it took place at elmwood

avenue. none in profit community based organization volunteers, to help the sick and elderly year round, by helping them, houses, shoveling snow and doing simple repairs around the home just to name a few. still to come on "action news", phillies take on the nationals today in washington. jeff has an update next. later in new jersey it was a trip back in time, way back, we will show you unusual activity taking place at the renaissance fair at liberty lakes when "action news" comes right back. why combine performance with a conscience? why innovate for a future without accidents? why do any of it? why do all of it? because if it matters to you it's everything to us. the xc60 crossover. from volvo. lease the well-equipped volvo xc60 today. visit your local volvo showroom for details. when a moment spontaneously turns romantic why pause to take a pill?

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okay. jeff skversky has sports. >> so is cole hamels. every time he takes the mound he thinks just give me a few just a little. phillies have scored fewest runs in the league for cole hamels but when they give him just a little, a few runs, he has been unbeatable.

hamels 11-o since last year when he gets three runs to play with. today in washington hamels looking for runs, this phillies fan is looking for a new hat. hats off to the phillies line up today. they beat up steven strasburg. ryan howard with the double to the right. phillies take a two to nothing lead. very next batter, how about miguel franco, no doubt about it. two run shot to deep right center field. second career home run. phillies up four to nothing. they are not done. they get two more in the fourth. caesar hernandez is short iain desmond boots it. fourth error. strasburg has not loss to the phillies in three years. he does not make it out of the fourth. phillies up six to nothing. how about some more, in the fifth, howard this time deep to center field. no doubt about it. all ten of his home runs have come over last month. only one player in baseball has more over this span. phillies have a season high eight runs right now. most they have scored for ham

else in a year. they are up eight to nothing in the eighth. phillies will not have to deal with david wright when they helped to insuring on monday. the mets third base man has been shut down because of the back injury. we know south jersey native mike trout can hit, we know he can field and he can fly too. did you see this. angels outfielder with one heck of a slide right hand, avoid the tag and just gets in there with the legs. >> how does he do that. >> unreal. >> wow. >> sixers fans have wondered time after time what if they kept kyle korver? what if? atlanta fans may be wondering the same thing after a correspondence versace went down in the conference final. the hawks sharp shooter will miss the rest of the playoffs with a severely sprained right ankle. korver got hurt last night in the third quarter against cleveland. lebron james and calves, lead two to zero heading into tomorrow's game three. final four college lacrosse is at the link this

weekend. even patriots coach bill belichick is on hand routeing for johns-hopkins. hopkins down in the em is i finals to maryland late in the fourth. in the other semi final denver against number one seeded he notre dame, unreal goal in the fourth by wesley byrd. wow. behind the back. how does it go between the goalie's legs. but, byrd is not done. in overtime, far left of your screen byrd lets it rip. denver with the mile high upset over number one notre dame at the link, 11 -ten is the final. at 5 feet four, 125-pound lehigh valley native zach makovsky heard his share of short jokes but better watch what he says to him now. he is a ufc fighter. look at that. zach a former drexel wrestler will step in the ring tonight in las vegas against john

datson the number one rang flight weight. he has won five of last six matches and he believes training in philadelphia will get him another w tonight verse datson. >> i'm saying he is a number one rang guy. it is a huge fight. it will be a big brawl. very difficult fight. anytime you are trying to get number one to get to the title it is supposed to be a very difficult fight. i have to make sure i come in with the smart approach i can and, leave it all out there. >> well, swinging for a title the shot check out this golf course shot. miguel jimenes on the par three, second hole, t shot, a hole in one. record tenth ace on the tour for angel jimenes. he has a victory dance down pat. maybe he should stick to golf. dancing, he need more work. >> heck of a shot. >> up next on "action news"

meteorologist melissa magee has the exclusive accu weather seven day forecast when "action news" comes right back.

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morning. >> it is cool for memorial day standard but it does get better throughout the rest of the week. >> it does get better. >> but we have to wait. >> it will get warmer, walter. storm tracker six live double scan radar showing you it is dry with no precipitation. plenty of sunshine. high pressure in control. everyone is outside enjoying the day sky six live in hd. we are looking at penns landing on this saturday, you can see a lot of people out on the roller ring doing some skating. here on this, saturday afternoon, really comfortable conditions. the little cooler then average. high today in philadelphia coming in at 70. average for this time of the year is 76. 6 degrees off the mark. morning low of 51. it was a cool night last night and during overnight hours but these numbers will continue to climb as we go throughout the rest of the holiday weekend. one thing to keep in mind definitely cool's along the shore. we have an easterly wind. only 60 in beach haven. sixty-nine in reading. sixty-seven in lancaster.

poconos 62. down in millville, coming in at the 68. when we look at 24 hour temperature change it is about 7 degrees cooler in philadelphia then it was same time yesterday. 3 degrees cooler in reading. 11 degrees cooler down the shore there in beach haven. is there satellite six with action radar quiet conditions from new england across mid-atlantic region as well. highs across the state in control. as we go throughout the the day tomorrow this ridge of high pressure currently sitting on top of the mid-atlantic will slide off to the south and east. we will tap in the return flow which means these numbers will climb and respond are nicely. so the setup for tomorrow mostly sunny skies warmer with that southeasterly win. ridge of high pressure stays to the the south and east. hot and humid cross ohio valley in the south east and we will tap into a piece of the warmer air with high temperature tomorrow in philadelphia, coming in at 81. so if you are traveling up north, in the poconos tomorrow for the holiday weekend tomorrow 73 degrees. the mostly sunny.

on monday for memorial day there is a threat of the pop up thunderstorm and a high of 78. down the shore for sunday, it is a warmer afternoon with sunshine. 11:00 a.m. 65. ocean water temperature chilly 59 degrees. seventy-three is the number at 3:00 in the afternoon. by monday it is sunny. there is an afternoon sea breeze but a high temperature coming in at 75. call from accu weather for rest of tonight mostly clear not as cool as last night. we have dropped down to 51 in the city and 43 in the suburbs. here's the exclusive one day forecast sunny and warm for us tomorrow. high temperature up to 81. tad more humid on monday with the high of 88. we will track a cold front working its way eastward but the the showers thunderstorm threats and that activity will stay west of philadelphia throughout most of the day, on monday. hot and humid on tuesday, look at this, 90 degrees. ninety on wednesday with a thunderstorm possible. we will stay at 90 on

thursday, it feels like a summery day and a high temperature of 90 and then remember as we get three straight days, temperatures in the 90's this could be the first heat wave. we will track temperatures closely but it looks to be very warm as we go throughout the rest of the holiday weekend, walter. >> sound good to me. >> me too. >> world news saturday is next on channel six. don't miss "action news" at ten on phl17 tonight. then we're back here again on six abc at 11:00. for melissa magee jeff skversky and entire "action news" team, i'm walter perez. we'll you right back here at 11:00 o'clock. >> ♪♪

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welcome to "world news tonight." breaking new, not guilty. the cleveland police officer who stood on the hood of a car and fired, cleared. the barrage of bullets that killed the unarmed people inside. the reaction coming in right now, and the police chief's plea to parents tonight. weekend washout. no holiday for millions of americans. the tornado threat, flash floods and rivers rising plus frost and snow. this is the unofficial start of summer? historic vote. irish eyes smiling tonight. rainbow flags flying. celebrations across the country. voters giving a landslide victory to same-sex marriage. and family values the growing fallout from a scandal inside a popular reality tv show.