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homes because of a large fire. the overnight crash on broad street that damaged 6 cars. the big news is labor day tragedy in center city. a man and woman both in their 20s were both killed. annie mccormick joins us more with more. annie. >> reporter: and rick, that's right we did talk to police at aid, they are not releasing the names. victim but they are from the philadelphia region, but they were in the city this weekend specifically to see made in america festival. just after 4:30 a.m. police responded to a grizzly scene at broad and afternoon. this cab hit two pedestrians, a 25-year-old man and woman. the impact threw them 100 feet from the taxi. the woman was pronounced at the scene the man died shortly after

at the hospital. a witness said the taxi driver was going 50 miles per hour 25 miles per hour over the speed limit it is not confirmed just yet. >> allegedly, and again, this is preliminary, the witness approximated their speed being over the speed limit. that has not been confirmed. >> reporter: the 41-year-old cab driver stopped and was taken to the hospital due to chest pains. he is cooperating with police, they are awaiting toxicology results from the blood work. >> the good thing here, he didn't leave the scene. he did the right thing, he didn't make it an apparent crime by not leaving the scene. he stayed there. >> reporter: and police said this is very early in the investigation. we did reach out to rosemont cab company who owned the cab involved in the accident.

they had no comment. annie mccormick channel 6 "action news." >> developing news from southwest philadelphia where a fire has damaged five homes. the blaze happened at 9:30. one person was injured in the fire, red cross is helping 22 residence from the five homes who were affected. the cause is under investigation. a woman was shot with a bb gun on kelly drive hit in the leg walking near boathouse road in fairmont park after midnight. she noticed a group of four or five men standing beside a water fountain when she was shot in the leg. police believe it was a random attack. police are looking for the vandal of vandals that flipped a car. they lifted the car around 4:00 a.m. nobody was hurt. several cars were damaged

and a driver was arrested for dui after a crash on south street. the driver slammed into two vehicles causing the vehicles to smash into four other parked cars. the impact was so strong two vehicles were stuck together and the tow truck had to pull them apart. nobody was hurt. it's a warm and sunny labor day as we check the scene out from sky6 live hd showing you the view at the jersey shore, the beach is packed in atlantic city. a lot of folks are soaking up the unofficial end of the summer. let's head outside the studios to david murphy. >> reporter: lots of sunshine, there's limited cloud cover anywhere around the mid atlantic region. you have to go south of washington torched -- torched to find that. there's a slowly approaching cold front toward the east that will not have any impact on us

today. 83 degrees in philadelphia now at the noon hour. 84 in allentown. 84 in reading, 83 in trenton. 83 in wilmington. 80 on the nose in cape may for those strolling the boards. the dewpoints have dropped off in the northern suburbs through philadelphia not all that humid with the dewpoint of 61 in philadelphia. remember you've got to go a little bit above 60 to feel the humidity. down in wilmington, millville, especially cape may and dover, though, it is humid, fortunately in cape may you've got a nice warm ocean temperature in the mid 70s to cool off. as we look at the barbecue forecast sunny and hotter, 2:00 p.m., 88. the high is 09 around 3:00 p.m. by 35:00 p.m., the need for cool drinks next to the cooker it will be 87 degrees. probably a better idea to have the lawn chair seat than the chef seat. either way you'll get your

picnics in with no big issues. tomorrow, most of us getting back to work, you'll be hoping for an indoor job in the air-conditioning because the heat and humidity will be up tomorrow. >> obviously some people are lucky enough to spend labor day with their toes in the sand and surf. nora muchanic talked to families enjoying the long weekend live in ocean city with that report. hi, nora, happy labor day. this is the kind of day you don't want summer to end at all. take a look here, it's gorgeous on the boardwalk. we're of we were out bright and early, so were opener folks soaking up a spectacular day of the holiday weekend. there are plenty of folks on the boardwalk and beach this morning not willing to give up on such a beautiful day. that includes the rafterty

family. >> trying to get it in before we head back to get everybody in bed before school tonight. >> i don't want to go back to school, but i see friends in my class and i am like i'll go back. >> reporter: how do you feel having it end today. >> it was a great summer, we look forward to coming back next summer. >> reporter: conditions are perfect, there's a slight breeze, the sun is shining and the water is warm. >> i like the warm, because i can go on my belly and go swimming. >> reporter: this family from downingtown has just arrived for a week of fun and looking forward to the crowds leaving. >> it's crazy. >> reporter: things will improve today. >> hopefully. >> we love taking advantage of the first week of september

cheaper rates. no crowds so we're looking forward to this first family week of vacation. >> reporter: september is a great time to be down the shore. you see plenty of people out today taking a walk or hitting the beach before they head home to school or work. you can't blame them it's a great day or and a great way to wrap up the summer season. nora muchanic live in ocean city. rick we have a bench for you. get me some funnel cake. >> reporter: i won't. >> i know you won't. workers are removing mounds of trash left behind from the made in america festival. the two day festival organized by jay-z celebrated its 4th consecutive year. 77 people turned out to see 30 acts organ five stages. the parkway remains closed through tomorrow while crews

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pope francis made a plea for parishes around the region to take in fleeing families. friends and families gathered to remember officer who was gunned down north of chicago. a funeral service of the 352-year-old hulls and father is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. meanwhile, the search continues for his killers. authorities recovered security camera video from several homes and businesses hoping recorded clues about the three suspects. a vague police officer is recovering from a ambush in las vegas. his partner chased the gunman down the street until he dropped his weapon and surrender. investigators have the suspect in custody, about but they are trying to establish a motive for

the attack. a texas woman is charged in the murder of a dentist in a dallas parking garage. kendra hamper was shot to death when she arrived home last week. crystal cortes has allegedly confessed. she reportedly told police she was paid five hundred dollars to drive the gunman to the scene. >> she was so helpless she couldn't do anything, they just shot her. >> cortes is being held on a capitol murder charge. police are looking for the shooter and other suspects. the kentucky clerk who refused to issue same-sex marriage licenses is fighting to get out of jail. she stopped issuing all marriage licenses in june after supreme court legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.

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to the beach or barbecue today you may want to go car shopping instead. according to edmunds.com, dealers are slashing thousands

of dollars from 2015 this month to clear them off the lot to make room for new vehicles. new designs for 2016 including the bmw and the toyota prius. company was on the government list of chains that purchased the cue --mbers were not distributed to whole foods. a new study suggests workplace stress is as harmful always second handle smoke. long hours and fear of losing your job and doing a job you

don't like could put a strain on yourself. many companies offer programs to address smoking and exercise and diet there are very few that focus on stress. parents are doing a better job keeping household melds out of the handles of young children. by contrast, er visitors for bad reactions for medicines meant for kids and given to adults instead, increased during the same time. the study is being published today in eed at tricks -- peed pediatrics. the "action news" team is working on stories for 4:00 p.m. here's alicia vitarelli. >> reporter: it's labor day it means more than a day off or parade for some. coming up at 4:00 p.m. we'll introduce you to a local business that is bringing fresh food to first responder in our

area. we're 18 days away from the pope's visit in philadelphia. before he gets here, he is keeping visit. we'll explain a change he is about to make to a controversial church policy. don't forget you can take us with you on the go with you can watch us you streaming live on your smart phone or tablet. >> see you at 4:00 p.m. >> see you at 4, alicia. we'll take a quick break and come back with accuweather with david murphy. stay with us. >> meteorologist david murphy

is here for a closer look at the labor day forecast. >> reporter: looking good for picnics and pool parties. >> working? >> reporter: not so much, storm tracker 6 live double scan we have no precipitation. as we look outside, our senior photographer i called him on

this, i talked to him and i confirmed he is the senior member of our staff. a very nice picture of the statues along the schuylkill river. it's looking good out there, it's warm, the temperature, 83. dewpoint, 61. it's not all that humid in philadelphia. the winds are out of the southwest at 8. the southwesterly wind will continue tonight and tomorrow we'll feel stickier. in millville, cape may, the dewpoint is high, so it's bit more humid in the southern tier. 8 # -- 84 in the western areas allentown and reading. 81 in cape may. sunglasses all around if you're on the highways and byways. up in allentown, mostly sunny,

on the hot side. a beautiful day on the beach to wrap up your holiday weekend. lots of sun, pleasant. in the water there's a low chance of rip current. karen rogers told me what she was down the shore on saturday it was a rough surf. it's a good idea to swim near the lifeguards. in philadelphia. we're going for a high of 90. yesterday we're going for 88. we're pushing warmer today even in the hot range. most of you will experience manageable humidity levels. cool skies tonight, warm, 70 in philadelphia. i could see the suburbs getting into the mid 60s and the winds are light out of the southwest. for the evening commute, if you're coming back from the shore could be busier later. get the air-conditioning ready. 86 by 5:30.

81 by 7:00 p.m. the phillies game, 81 degrees for the first pitch 73 in the 9th inning mainly clear and not all that humid. tomorrow things change, high pressure shifts to the south, we've got a front coming in slowly from the west that won't affect us much with cloud cover and all the storminess stays to the west. but we'll get a southwesterly flow ahead of the high and around the front that will make us warmer and humid. today, tuesday, more humid and 94. wednesday, hot and sticky. 92. looks like heat wave number 6. the front comes through on thursday, clouds increase, we hold the high of 89.

it's still humid. i have a concern some of the storms thursday afternoon and evening could be strong and gusty. thursday afternoon a time to watch. 85 friday, lingering shower, looks good for saturday, nice timing. >> great timing. well a firefighter ran a marathon for charity in wisconsin it was no easy feat. here's why. he completed the race strapped in full firefighters gear that's about 70 extra pounds of equipment coming up right there. although he had to walk for some of it. he did cross the finish line with tremendous effort all in the name of charity. the money he raised will pay for a new roof and furnace at a local shelter. a delaware man accused of selling drugs out of the home. police found much more during the raid in newark. trouble for two high school footballs players who took down a referee. their tackles got them

suspended, now they face more trouble. that's coming up on "action news" in just a moment. hello,e

of the stories worry following at 12:30 a dozen people have to find a new police to live after fire tore through several homes in southwest philadelphia. plus governor wolf is in

philadelphia, hear what he told a crowd ever supporters gearing up for their labor day parade. a dentist who killed cecil the lion is going back to work. witnesses say the taxi driver appeared to be speeding through the streets of center city before hitting and killing two people. the victims were in town for the made in america festival. walter perez is live with the latest on the investigation. walter. >> reporter: well, rick the victim's names have not been released at this time, but as you mentioned sources say both were from the delaware valley and in town for the made in america festival. both of whom were killed after getting hit by a cab. the whole thing unfolded at 4:30 near the corner of broad and