>> alabama voters decide the hotly contested senate election, doug jones defeats roy moore. the story is next. ♪ ♪ "action news," delaware valley's leading news program with jim gardner. ♪ ♪ >> the problem isn't the temperature, but the wind.

flags are flapping onen franklin parkway. when we wake up the temperature will be likely in the single digits. it's tuesday night. the big story is dangerously cold weather descending on the tristate area. philadelphia implemented a code blue. dann cuellar is in center city but first cecily tynan has the accuweather. >> as the winds are picking up, it's a bad combination. the windchills have been dropping quihroughev hours. 5:00 9:00, 19. that's 20-degree hours, and windchills keepping. there is a windy foruth a thywhere dealing with strong, gusting winds. 11 in windchill, three up in lots of layers. you need it.

the wi a s gusts 45 miles temper windchills remain in the teens. it's not just cold in the morning, it's cold all day. wednesda an alb in bringing snow. tomorrow morning single digit wednesday night snow that could complicate the trsday morning'll talk more about >> dan, you have what is the city doing to the city safe? of extra personnel on the streets tonight. temperatures arecr fueled by high gusts of winds as you see by the flags in the parkway. forgot mid december and old man winter, who is slacking off would eventually up. the bitter cold winds blustered their way thethis is an elderly woman struggling to push her cart down

theons are dangerous for those sleeping on the streets, a code blue in effect. >> you don't want anyone sleeping in this weather. it's too cold. we don't want anyone to die of exposure. >> the city has outreachring people the cold. >> they can care firefighter for themselves, we'll do an involuntary hospitalization. >> we were spoiled this year. >> you are right about that. >> i want to geto my bed under my covers and get ready for tomorrow. >> the deep freeze like temperatures causes on car et this h >> t colder it gets the harder on the battery. >> check your tire pressure as w you lose more air when it's outside. >> yes and by the way if you are worried o t are be hot line

(215)232-1984. it's open 24 hours. don't forget to pets in. there is a $500 fine leave them out in the cold. channel6 "action news." bundle up, everybody. jim? >> don't let the piece freeze in your ear. "action news" at 4:30 with the details on accuweather and you can check the details on our free abc app. >> it's been one of the clozest and most dramatic elections we have seen in a long time but doug jones defeated roy moore in the alabama senate race. this is reaction at the jones ago after the associated press called jones the the numbers are as close be,ng percentage with almost all of the counted throughoute. the first democrat t alabama in 25 years and

jones' victory willk the republic majority in senate 51-49. here was doug j ago. i believe the people in alabama have more in common than divide us. ] >> we have shown not just the state of alabama but we have shown the country way that we can be unified. >> this is a live picture as doug jones says goodnight to his supporters. it's been extraordinary campaign among a backdrop of sexual molestationhe again loseoy moore. a defeat forteve bannon who campaigned for moore and president trump who endorsed roy moore. you see therom

montgomery a tonight. new at 11:00 pennsylvania legislature tonight approved a controversial bill to ban abortions after 20 weeks ofy. it is currently 24 weeks. the bill passed in house by a vote of 121-70 which means several democrats sided with the republic majority. governor tom wolf vows to veto the bill senate bill 3 is an assault on the doctor/patient relationship without medical or health women should make their addition based on consultation with their doctor and families. >> three masked men barged in and held up the store at gunpoint. it happened at the family dollar

at 8:30 tonight. thieves took cellphones from the customers and p robs the store and making with $1,200 in cash. t. the suspects are on the run. >> an "action news"stigation gave police the needed to issue warrants for two sexual sexual assault squatters. police say after seeing the video of diaz and facebook vacation to miami had enough evidence to put them behind bars. >> safety malcolm jenkins has established himself a star field and tonight he was ing his to spotlight social injustice. christie ileto has the story. >> we see you in a way on and off the field. we are so proud of i you. decided to get out and my platform for change. using my voice.

>> using his voice as a mega phone for change, malcolm jenkins received support. we need to support him. >> the significance of athletes using their platform to talk about greater things than sports. >> to his critics this is controversial. to his supporters, he is a constant champion for social reform,co organizing meetings with nfl players to discuss the driving force behind the the money put up is a step in the right direction. that wouldn't happen but for malcolm jenkins. >> he's met with the police

commissioner here. >> he has done ride alongs with the philadelphia police to bridge the gap between those that wear the badge and if communities they serve. he has been nominated for the man of the year award. >> the winner will be announced the night before the superbowl. chrischristie ileto channel6 "action news." >> project blue light is a nationwide recognition officers who have died in the line of duty. every year in deep meadow park, they decorate a tree with blue and white lights. the represents all offi there are 27 white lig for each month montgomery police officer killed in the line of duty. >> there are few things exciting than moving into a new home. tonight was more despiting than most.

annie mccormick was in buck's county to give us a first hand look. >> the roberts family entered their new home to a round of applause. achieving the american dream with help. >> i came to the u states 30 years ago. >> omar, a peru native is moving his family of six from a two bedroom apartment to a three bedroom home on mill lefts town. nine-year-old aaron couldn't wait to show us and tell us what he plans to bring. >> i'll put my video games and t.v. >> habitat for humanity remodeled the home with volunteers making it home sweet home. the family had to pitch in too. >> it was hard work but we

managed to do it. >> contractors on staff as this was the volunteers. the organization bought the home but it needed a lot of help. this is not free. >> they can afford to pay a mortgage. they just can't afford enough of a mortgage to buy a home in buck's county. those that qualify for the program get a zero interest mortgage. they pay taxes on the full value of the home. they have maintenance and everything else that goes into home ownership. >> the family is moving in in time for christmas. their son tells us as soon as they get in here, they are putting up christmas lights and a christmas tree in this room. mccormick, "action news." >> allegations of sexual misconduct are being thrown at quarterback donovan mcnabb. >> and the london premier of "star wars" l the rumor about the princes.

cecily? >> still beingg to the low teens and further tomorrow morning. i have details on what to expect in the seven-day forecast. >> are they in the movie? i don't know. ducis rogers with the flyer surprise tonight. nick foles tells us what he thinks of the chances. that andn ns"

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multiple women reiteratedaccusations yesterday. the president set lightweight senator a total flunkyr and someone who would to my office begging campaign contributions not long ago and would do anything for them is now in the ring fighting against some too as a sexual including the senator. >> it was a sexist smear attempting to silence my voice. i will not be silent on the issue. neithe women that stood up to the president yesterday. >> donovan mcnabb has been named the she claims her messages. named. mcknack works as an espn contributor but won't pare on the air during the

investigation. >> the stars on the red carpe watcher london. prince prince harry arrived among cheers at thes" film. no one would comment on rumors willi and the film playing storm troopers. the last jedi is the fil in opening to wide release thursday night. storm troopers have big helmets on. >> right. >> so how would you know? >> we'll never know. i'm sure there will be a clue along the way. what about clues to the accuweather forecast. >> my hands are so cold from being outside. let's go to where sky 6 is, the ben franklin bridge lit blue the night of h if you are a skiere i look at this, sprin resort, thes are blasting.

it's cold enough tonohe wind gustleow 36.wilmington 32-degrees.l continue ping.avein thend i afternoon, windchills climbingeens. this is definitely the coldest day so far this season. it's not just the temperature. the wind as well. reading 3 cape may 18. poconos, four zero. the are clearing. showers ahead of the arctic build in. the school bus y kids up as much a you can like the kid from christmas story. temp the suburbs 19.adeln the winds five to ten degrees as they hit the bus stop tomorrow morning. winds e butay long, 32-degrees with windchills stuck in the teens and a clipper moving in thursday night. breaking out it's a quick hit so, nothing more than scattered snow

the north. there hco the groundhe community, 9:00 morng, a coating to inch of snow. the ground so that d stick will be slippery. brutal 32-degrees. of clo sunshine. 38-degrees. friday mostly cloudy, the high 34-degrees. could get snow night. saturday a mix of sun and clouds 38. sunday 42, a warm front by sunday night. behind the warmer on monday and tuesday temperatures around normal for this time of year. ep joy it next week. todle up. >> thank c>> celebration at 30th philadelphia. today marked the first night of jewish festival of lights. employees gathered the public lightin theh as well as music dreidel games refreshments.

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it on net. we are knotted up. three minutes to go in regulation. team leading 15th goal of the season flyers won four straight 4-2. >> life carson begun. nick foles has taken the reigns reins of the job. he has to especially given way carson wentz played up to the season. foles sounds like he's up to the challenge. i'm going to play agressive as i have done throughout my career, do what i can do to help the team win the game. >> nick knows to be himself. anyone who knows nick knows he's comfortable in his own skin, confident in his abilities.

the guys on the team see that, feel that. you know this guy's been successful. >> still ahead in sports, villano tak hear from scene about the pressures of bei ranked number one. >> tomorrow morning on "act news," bitter cold and biting wind. we have numbers as you head out the door. we have schuylkill, i-95 and the boulevard. what could go wrong? i on "action news" morning. ♪ ♪ ♪

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st contest since its number one ranking tomorrow night. things appear easy for jay wright and company. the cats 10-0 start to the season winning by an average of 22 points. they have been number one before. that will help them handle depression. >> a little bit yeah. my freshman year, i never been number one before. we have been there a lot of teams are coming for us, so we have to be ready to play. >> it's exciting. i everybodyciates how rare it is. fall into place. everyone gets excited about it here. >> dare i say this veillanova than the a couple of years ago. >> we go back live to alabama? we do n roy the familiar with his name ispeaking supporters in montgomery alabama

refusing to concede saying we need recounts, come up to the secretary of state's office and check the voting yourself. the military vote is not in yet. roy moore is not conceding the race to doug jones. the drama continues in the state . "jimmy kimmel live"esfollowed by "nightline." music from g. easy featuring "action news" continues at 4:30. now for cecily tynan, ducis rogers and the entire "action news" team, i'm jim gardner. have a good night tonight. ♪ ♪ from hollywood, dwayne

johnson, guillermo del toro music from here's jimmy kimmel! [ cheers and applause ] >> jimmy: hi everyone. thank you for watching. thanks for joining us on yet another crazy day in the united alaba states special