for sharrie williams alicia vitarelli adam joseph i'm brian taff. along with sharrie adam and ducis rodgers tonight and every night for a full hour of "action news" at 10:00 on phl17. >> now here is rick williams with a look at what's coming up at 5 o'clock. hi, rick. >> hi, sharrie thank you. coming up next at 5:00 two deadly shootings in philadelphia just hours and blocks apart. the investigation now under way as police try to track down a suspect. >>> also primary day in delaware and pennsylvania hours away. we're tracking last minute support across our area. >>> and reports of trouble for the eagles tonight and quarterback sam bradford. why insiders say he's demanding to be traded off the team. those stories and much more are coming your way next on "action news" at 5:00. fight back and rebuild an economy. so does she. we need jobs that provide dignity and a bright future. new penalties to stop companies from moving profits and jobs overseas. for businesses that create manufacturing jobs, a new tax credit. and let's invest in clean energy jobs,

that will do it for "action news" at 4:00, for sharrie williams, alicia vitarelli, adam joseph i'm brianope you'll join me with sharrie and ducis rogers tonight and every night for a full hour of "action news" at 10:00 on phl 17. >>> coming up on "action news" at 5:00, the push for support in pennsylvania is on, we are breaking down which candidates are making a swing through the keystone state and when other candidates put their local campaigns into high gear. and a trade for the eagles what the team is giving up for the second overall pick in the draft. and an investigation is underway in south jersey. after an apartment building went up in flames this morning. modres: the cost of living the pay stays the same. i have to work extra hours just to make ends meet. it's a big struggle. one person that really gets this is katie mcginty. she came from a working-class family. she was ninth of 10 kids. she gets it. she'll fight for equal pay for equal work. katie mcginty will protect social security and medicare. that's why president obama and vice president biden support her, too. she'll make

. >> i'm sharrie williams. we're following the villanova wildcats and their championship show down from the minute line to the main event we have complete team coverage. jeff skversky is with the theme houston as they get ready for the game and sarah bloomquist is in villanova but let's begin with alicia vitarelli live outside nrg stadium in houston where the motion and excitement they have to be building alicia. >> reporter: oh, guys, you can't even imagine. it is hot here in houston dan wildcat fever is on fire. we spent the afternoon checking in on nova nation to see how they're getting ready for tonight's championship game ton say that the super fans you're about to meet are gearing up is kind of an understatement. they have got their outfits ready and they are ready to roar. >> n-o-v-a. >> reporter: by day they're a group of friends and fraternity brothers from villanova's class of 95 but on game day they are. >> #blue nova guys. >> reporter: you're somewhere between dr. seuss and the blue man group. >> an

. >> and i'm sharrie williams. now to developing news out of wilmington, delaware. less than an hour ago police detectives held a news conference on their investigation into the death of teenager i was mee joyner francis. >> that 16-year-old died after being beaten inside a bathroom at howard high school of technology last week. there's still no arrests. trish hartman was there as police gave us the update. trish, they did not say much there. >> reporter: exactly brian. that press conference only lasted a few minutes and wilmington police announce they are not yet ready to file charges related to the death amy joyner francis. they said they're working around the clock and have an extraordinary amount of material to go through in this case that she did confirm that no weapons were used in the attack that killed that 16-year-old girl. now, this all happened on thursday of last week. amy joyner-francis died after a fight in a girls bathroom at howard high school of technology. shea rushed to a hospital where she was pronounced dead. three students were suspended. stude

sharrie williams is off today. i'm monica malpass along with brian taff.s" continues with a search for three men who pulled off a $64,000 burglary. >> and new information today a driver finally faces charges for this deadly crash almost two years after it happened. >> plus, a popular online artist known for his photoshoping skills has a powerful message about beauty. we'll explain the viral post ahead in big talkers. >> but first here at 4:30, 40,000 verizon workers up and down the east coast are ready to walk off the job. they've been working without a contract for months now and they say enough is enough. "action news" reporter sarah bloomquist now live outside verizon's offices in chinatown to explain how the looming strike could impact customers across the region. sarah. >> reporter: brian, verizon employees have been working without a contract now since august of last year. they plan to strike at 6:00 a.m. wednesday unless there is progress in the negotiations. but at this point there are no planned talks and union leaders say the two sides aren't clo

i'm sharrie williams. >> and i'm brian taff. we're following the late of the on the student killed in her school in delaware yesterday. today howard high school made grief counselors available and police are still trying sort through exactly what happened there. chad pradelli has been following this story since it first broke yesterday. he's live in wilmington. >> reporter: a vigil is planned for 6 o'clock outside of howard high school for amy joyner-francis. you can see people have already begun to gather. there's a small memorial that has been growing by the hour. it's been a difficult day here at the school as people continue to mourn francis joyner. it was not a dave learning at howard high school of technology but rather one of mourning. as a small memorial for amy joyner-francis grew outside the school grieve counselors met students at the school. >> she was very special to a lot of people not only to me but to a lot of people. >> she was only 16. she really didn't deserve this. >> reporter: investigators say joyner-franci

i'm sharrie williams, join me along with brian and adam for a full hour of "action news" at 10:00 on phl 17. >> here are rick williams and monica malpass with a look at what is next. >> hi there, coming up next at 5:00, an arson investigation is underway in south philadelphia. new at 5:00 the latest case, it has philadelphia police connecting the dots between several incidents. and city officials are remembering the loss of former police commissioners willy williams. >>> and another twist in the race for the white house, another message from ted cruz as he pushes for an open convention in july in cleveland. >>> "action news" delaware valley's leading news program. with jaime apody, meteorologist, cecily tynan, rick williams and monica malpass. >>> another car lot arson in overbrook was caught on camera. it's the third for this area in less than six months and police say they are all arsons, the big story on "action news" is the investigation into the three fires, they happened just blocks apart. the first in the 600 block of lancaster avenue in october and last night just six blocks a

for sharrie williams, alicia vitarelli, adam joseph i'm brian taff. me along with sharrie and ducis rogers, for a full hour of "action news" at 10:00 on phl 17. >> now here are rick williams and monica malpass with a look ahead at 9:00. >> coming up next on "action news" at 5:00, we are learning new details about a deadly fight one week after a 16-year-old girl was pulled unconscious out of a high school bathroom. >> plus, new developments into the investigation into prince's death, what sources tell abc was found near the icon's body by first responders. >> and rain is coming through our area tonight. coming up next at 5:00. >>> "action news" delaware valley's leading news program. with jaime apody, meteorologist, cecily tynan, rick williams and monica malpass. >>> double scan live radar showing you a wet dreary weekend on the way. accuweather is tracking a wet pattern that extends in next week. the big story next on "action news" is the rain that continues to move through the delaware valley. cecily tynan is watching double scan live radar and is at

for cecily tynan and sharrie williams, i'm brian taff.oin us tonight and every night for a full hour of "action news" at 10:00 on phl 17. >>> hi there, coming up next at 5:00 we continue to honor the life and legacy of a music icon, how people in minnesota are remembering prince. and candidates for president continue their push for support. those stories and more coming your way next at 5:00. >>> "action news" delaware valley's leading news program. with jaime apody, meteorologist, cecily tynan, rick williams and monica malpass. ♪ ♪ ♪ purple rain >> it was arguably one of the best super bowl halftime shows of all time. >> now people are mourning the loss of a music icon and pioneer, prince was found unresponsive in an elevator at his minnesota home and died at the age of 57. the big story is the sudden passing of one of the best selling music artists in history. >> he broke into the music scene in 1979, five years later he broke through with this top charting album, purple rain, it produces the first two number one singles, when doves cry

. >>> hello again, monica is off and sharrie williams is joining us tonight. here is what is happening on "action news" this evening. they failed michigan families strong words from the prosecutor in flint. the new jersey nun on try for allegedly driving drunk learns her fate today and dramatic video capture a home that when up in flames in bucks county. >>> michigan's attorney general says that it's guaranteed that more arrests are ahead in the flint water crisis, two state regulators and a flint employee are charged with tampering with evidence that shows that flint's water was contaminated with led. >> reporter: sharrie residents in flint have been drinking bottled water for months and demanding justice, now michigan's attorney general says he is trying to provide the justice. >> the first wave of criminal charges filed in the flint water crisis. >> so many things went so terribly wrong and tragically wrong in flint. >> michigan's attorney general announced charges including official misconduct and evidence tampering. two were arraigned in court today facin

. >>> "action news" continues with meteorologist, adam joseph, alicia vitarelli, sharrie williams and brian taff. >>> it's 4:30 and "action news" continues with new details with plans for permanent and faster cell phone and internet service in philadelphia. >>> and this man accused of running a rental scam not only are multiple victims missing money they showed up to move into one property on the same day. >> he almost took me to jail right then and there. and i told him i breast feed. a new mom is causing controversy for the way she avoided jail time. others support her and others find it unbelievable. hear it coming up in big talkers. >>> a college student is under arrest for one of two recent sexual assaults in westchester university. the crimes are not related but has students rethinking their routines. john rawlins live with the latest on this investigation. >> reporter: hi brian, well, a member of d.a.'s office today praised the office of a good samaritan in this case and she is another westchester student that heard the victim scream and saw her being held down on the hood of a

benefits the urban league of philadelphia. >>> that will do it for "action news" at 4:00, for sharrie williams, alicia vitarelli, adam joseph, i'm brian taff. join me tonight at 10:00. on phl 17. >>> now, here are rick williams and monica malpass also joined with ducis rogers today with a look ahead at 5:00. >> hi guys thank you. coming up next on "action news" our coverage of villanova's championship continues, we are reporters all over villanova's campus and we have the latest as the homecoming celebration is about to begin. >> the team is about to land and we will welcome them home as the heroes they are in the sports world and beyond. vo: president obama endorses katie mcginty for u.s. senate, calling her "a champion for working families." the 9th of 10 kids, her dad's union pension and social security made all the difference. in pennsylvania, mcginty helped implement obamacare and expand coverage. trump and toomey have attacked obamacare and social security. to fight back, president obama wants mcginty in the senate to protect women, families and seniors. vote in the democratic primary, a

"action news" continues at 10:00 on phl 17 with brian taff, sharrie williams, adam joseph and ducis rogers. and please join us for "action news" at 11:00 here on channel 6. for cecily tynan, ducis rogers and the entire "action news" team. i'm jim gardner we hope you'll join us at 11:00. winners are showing up all over pennsylvania. and with more than 500,000 winners of match 6, cash 5, and treasure hunt every single week, that's not a big surprise. winners, winners everywhere! play today! bgentle diffused light when you swant it. darkened privacy when you don't. modern elegance always. right now take 30% off our entire selection of beautiful cascade shades. let the sun shine in. or don't. it's all good. blinds to go. blinds for life. >>> tonight, major developments moments ago in the race for president. ted cruz and a political hail mary? suddenly bringing back carly fiorina. and donald trump with this about hillary clinton. >> if hillary clinton were a n man, i don't think she'd get 5% of the vote. >> clinton's response. and tonight, rare words from george clooney's wife, amal clooney. >>

news is next here on channel 6 and "action news" continues at 10:00 on phl 17 with brian taff, sharrie williams, meteorologist adam joseph and ducis rogers. and join us for "action news" at 11:00 here on channel 6. and for cecily tynan and ducis rogers, i'm rick williams, well hope you'll join us at 11:00. until then have a nice evening. >>> tonight, donald trump's stinging loss. and what it now means. will there be a contested convention? and tonight, trump lashing out at ted cruz, calling him worse than a puppet. this, as ted cruz now looks to new york next. but cruz is suddenly confronted in the bronx. >> has no business being in the bronx. this is an immigrant community. >>> breaking news. the middle school takedown. the student is 12, thrown to the ground by this officer. tonight, the investigation just launched, accused of excessive force. >>> fears over fuel tonight. the passenger jet flying to california suddenly turned around. did they not have enough fuel? and how does this happen? >>> homicide on campus. a community on high alert. students told not to walk alone, not to wear headphon

. >> ♪ >> "action news" continues with meteorologist adam joseph, alicia vitarelli, sharrie williams,an taff. >> ♪ >> hello again. 4:30 now. sharrie is off. monica malpass joins us and "action news" continues with charges filed against the driver accused of killing a man riding a scooter. >> plus, major safety violations at an area hospital. we have new details about the dangers and lapses that an inspection revealed. >> and a local student from new jersey finds herself on the cover of a magazine with the first lady. hear from her and find out how she got that honor straight ahead. >> but first, a long overdue apology for a baseball pioneer. today philadelphia officially recognized the racist treatment that it gave jackie robinson almost 70 years ago. "action news" reporter gray hall is live for us outside citizens bank park where major league baseball will be honoring robinson tonight. gray. >> reporter: indeed they will, monica. the game against the washington nationals begins tonight at 7:05 in the middle of all the excitement and sports cheering, will be moments of reflection to r

"action news" continues at 10:00 on phl 17 with brian taff, sharrie williams, adam joseph and ducis rogers. and please join us for "action news" at sec here on channel 6. for cecily tynan, ducis rogers, and the entire "action news" team, i'm jim gardner. we hope you'll join us for "action news" at 11:00. he could install your ceiling fan.ce said 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. now ron does too. the e series. legendary john deere quality. unexpected low price. e series compact tractors come with an industry-best, six-year, no-cost powertrain warranty. >>> breaking news as we come on tonight. the national weather service warning of a particularly dangerous situation. bracing for several weather emergencies at this hour. 54 million americans across much of the east, the south, tornado alerts from texas to nebraska. pounding hail, shelters along the highway. and severe storms from philly into the northeast. >>> also breaking tonight, the ship that sank carrying

for sharrie williams alicia vitarelli cecily tynan and adam joseph i'm brian taff. in me along with sharrie adam and ducis rodgers tonight and every night for a full hour of "action news" at 10:00 on phl17. >> now here is monica malpass with a look at what's a heads at 5 o'clock. hi, monica. >> coming up next at 5:00 a kidnapping suspect charged. tonight we're learning new information about the woman police say stole a baby from the king of prussia mall. >>> the counterdown is on for nova nation. we're live in houston where final preparations are under way before the showdown between villanova and oklahoma. also another look at that accuweather forecast for your weekend ahead next at 5:00. narrator: president obama endorses katie mcginty for u.s. senate, calling her "a champion for working families." the 9th of 10 kids, her dad's union pension and social security made all the difference. in pennsylvania, mcginty helped implement obamacare, and expanded coverage for 500,000 people. trump and toomey have attacked women's health care and social security. to fight back -

. >>> "action news" continues at 10:00 on pphl 17 with brian taf and sharrie williams. for cecily tynan and ducis rogers and the entire "action news" team, i'm jim gardner, we hope you'll join us for "action news" at 11:00. >>> tonight, donald trump, one-on-one. after calling hillary clinton's life one big lie. we ask him, what does he mean? and we ask about his photos over the years with hillary clinton. >>> also tonight, the terrifying storm slamming parts of this country. parents huddled with their children, protecting them from crashing glass. >> holy cow. >>> the super bowl champ, killed. and tonight here, the new surveillance video showing a car accident. and what else it might reveal. >>> the sentencing outrage tonight. this police officer caught on dash cam video, shooting an unarmed driver, given probation. >>> and an abc news exclusive tonight. my interview with professor stephen hawking. after his big announcement, joining forces with a russian entrepreneur, showing us the tiny

cream cone. >> let's hope. >> we can hope. >>> that will do it for "action news" at 4:00 for sharrie williamsmagee and adam joseph i'm brian taff. hope you'll join me along with sharrie adam and ducis rodgers tonight and every night for a full hour of "action news" at 10:00 on phl17. >> "action news" at 5:00 is coming up next. >> ♪ in the last eight years, the fracking industry has spent over $40 million dollars on lobbying in pennsylvania. so it's no surprise that even though they've had over 4,000 violations, all they've ever gotten is just a slap on the wrist it's time for that change. i'm josh shapiro, and i'll hold the oil and gas companies criminally liable for poisoning our air and our drinking water. i'll be an attorney general who always works for you. democrat josh shapiro. he'll stand up for us. >> ♪ >> "action news." delaware valley's leading news program. with jaime apody, meteorologist cecily tynan, rick williams and monica malpass. >> ♪ >> it is a blustery down right chilly april evening across our area. the calendar does say april but winter is hanging on apparently as long as

sharrie williams joining us tonight and here's what's happening on "action news" this evening.round in the fight for lgbt rights in north carolina as some lawmakers try to repeal the law that's already cost the state millions. >>> also fast action may have prevented a young man way high powered rifle from becoming a police shooter. >>> and it's a tax bill surprise for thousands of property owners in philadelphia as the city has a nguyen can kell in assessments. >> now the details it's a bitter fight over a controversial north carolina law moving into high gear tonight. supporters and opponents of house bill two which blocks local and state protection for lesbian gay bisexual and transgender people are squaring off. >>> it comes as north carolina lawmakers start their new session. democrats want it off the books. most republicans want it to stay. >>> abc's bazi kanani is live with the latest on this fight. good evening, sharrie. the new law may cost the state millions of dollars in lost revenue concerts and conventions already canceled. opponents hope that will convince lawmaker

world news is next on channel 6 and "action news" continues at 10:00 on phl 17 with brian taff, sharrie williams and ducis rogers. for jim gardner and cecily tynan and ducis rogers and the entire "action news" team. i'm monica malpass have a great night. hope to see you at 11:00. for years, i was a laboratory chemist, developing drugs to fight deadly diseases. as a scientist, i know there's more that washington can do to help families. i'm running for congress to protect planned parenthood funding so more women get cancer screenings and treatment... to pass a ban on fracking in the delaware river basin to preserve our clean water, and to always protect medicare and social security. i'm shaughnessy naughton and i approve this message. >>> breaking news tonight. the outbreak. now 13 confirmed tornadoes slicing through communities. homes wiped out. plus, the blinding rain and brutal cold sweeping into the east. >>> also this evening, the battle for new york now. ted cruz tries to recover after facing angry new yorkers after his comments about new york values. >> no business being in the bronx. >> d

world news is next on channel 6, and "action news" continues at 10:00 on phl 17 with brian taff, sharrie williams, adam joseph, and ducis rogers. then please join us for "action news" at 11:00 here on channel 6. for cecily tynan, ducis rogers, and the entire "action news" team, i'm jim gardner we hope you'll join us at 11:00. katie mcginty knowshool, get the routine. by. her dad was a philly cop. mom worked in a restaurant. then, hard work opened doors. now it's not quite enough. but mcginty's working to change that, helping create thousands of new jobs. she'll always stand up for manufacturing, higher wages, and equal pay for women so opportunity never gets out of reach. katie mcginty for senate. women voters responsible for the content of this advertising. >>> breaking news tonight. the dangerous close encounter at sea. russian fighter jets coming within 30 feet of a u.s. warship. russian pilots refusing to answer radio calls from the americans. martha raddatz standing by. >>> also breaking, donald trump goes to war with the republican party. calling the process a scam. and tonight, allegations

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"action news" continues at 10:00 on phl17 with brian taff, sharrie williams, adam joseph and ducis rodgersn please join us for a special "action news" report at 11:00 here on channel6. "action news" troubleshooter nydia han is investigating the case of an exploding car. >> take a look at this. this used car burst into flames two weeks after the owner bought it. police and fire officials responded. the "action news" troubleshooters did, too, and we've triggered an investigation into the incident. >> i mean, people could have been killed including us. >> watch this "action news" troubleshooters tonight on channel6 "action news at 11:00. >> and for the entire "action news" team, i'm jim gardner. we hope you'll join us at 11:00. >>> breaking news tonight. the chaos. the giant wall of protesters. then the clashes. some of the protesters taking aim. donald trump forced to hike around it all, to find another way in. trump telling the crowd, it was like i was crossing the border. >>> also breaking tonight, two tornadoes on the ground. and millions now bracing for severe weather hitting this friday

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"action news" continues at 10:00 tonight on phl17 with brian taff sharrie williams adam joseph and ducis. join us for "action news" at 11:00 here on channel6. for jim gardner cecily tynan ducis rodgers the entire "action news" team i'm monica malpass. have a good night. we hope we see you right back here tonight at 11:00. >> ♪ narrator: looking out for wall street ceos - that's what congressman sestak did. sestak was one of only eight democrats to join republicans to allow ceos of bailed out banks to pay themselves unlimited bonuses using bailout money. an "outrage," according to newspapers. katie mcginty- tough on wall street ceos, a fighter for pay equity for women. praised by former gov. ed rendell, "she'll stand strong for working families." katie: i'm katie mcginty and i approve this message. >>> tonight, breaking news -- the prince mystery. what happened in the pop legend's final hours? the autopsy just completed. authorities revealing two major findings. plus, new details on his mid-air health scare, as tributes pour in around the world. >>> also breaking -- massive manhunt. a kil

"action news" anchor sharrie williams has more. >> reporter: reductions might -- mites in home. put in your hot drier or hot water. humidity 30 to 50% reduces mites and mold. >> reporter: the proper size air-conditioner cut hue -- humidity. >>> if you have a heating or cooling system that is forced air you may want to opt for a thicker filter which we found more effective. they may require professional installation. >> reporter: a good choice 29-dollar healthy living filter online. >>> vacuum can kick up dusts and aggravate allergies. consumers reports find these are good, hoover wind tunnel and ken moore. >>> stay away from bagless vacuums which can stir up dusts. >>> alan iverson gets emotion and the phillies fans cringe after another loss against the mets. highlights next. >>> all right, folks, so glad you stayed with us 9:25 saturday morning. sky6 live hd giving us a glimpse of cape may, new jersey. and your friend old man winter will not leave. chris sowers has the details in just a bit. >>> in sports, the flyers have a big game on tap and special night leaves former sixers

. >> now for sharrie williams, alicia vitarelli and adam joseph i'm brian taff. hope you'll join me along with sharrie and ducis rogers tonight and every night for a full hour of "action news" at 10:00 on phl 17. >>> now here is monica malpass and rick williams way look ahead. >> coming up next at 5:00, the pennsylvania primary is just a week away and the democratic race for senate is neck and neck, tonight vernon odom sits down with the candidates hoping to knock pat toomey out of office. >>> and police identify the crossing guard hit on a busy trenton road yesterday. >>> and rescue workers continue to search for survivors after the deadly earthquake. >>> "action news" delaware valley's leading news program. with jaime apody, meteorologist, cecily tynan, rick williams and monica malpass. >>> atlantic city officials will continue to have access to what little cash they have left. despite new jersey education officials forcing them to pay up on their debts. the big story on "action news" is yet another temporary reprieve for atlantic city. after the city approved a

. >>> "action news" continues with meteorologist, adam joseph, alicia vitarelli, sharrie williams andan taff. >>> hello again 4:30 and sharrie is off and monica malpass joins us. details on a carbon monoxide leak. we have the details. >>> plus -- >> i wasn't expecting too much i didn't want to get my hopes up honestly. >> well low expectations with incredible ivy league results. meet a student's essay about costco, is going viral. >> first -- a philadelphia nun accused of driving drunk is on trial in new jersey. kimberly miller was arrested after she crashed into a building in gloucester county in november. nora muchanic joins us live outside of that courtroom in washington township with the details. >> reporter: an important development in the trial of sister kim miller who was arrested back in november for dui, a municipal court judge threw out the results of her blood alcohol test because of a tech quality. they said she was under the influence of medication not alcohol. >> it happened at 2:00 in the morning on the black horse pike in turnersville. that is where kimberly miller a n

. >>> "action news" continues with meteorologist, adam joseph, alicia vitarelli, sharrie williams and brian taff. >>> hello 4:30 now and sharrie is off and monica malpass joins us. three men ransacked a philadelphia home overnight. >> and a $1 million benefit for children how cash is being except to benefit a popular playground. >>> and a delaware airman surprises his children at school and the reaction is priceless. you'll want to grab the tissues for this one. >>> back to breaking news first, chopper 6 hd live once again over the massive protest underway in center city philadelphia now. this began at temple university and they are marching south on north broad street making their way to city hall. they just crossed vine and getting closer to city hall. this is actually three separate protests that came together to form a large one. several hundred protesters on the ground for their causes and a heavy police presence out there. be warned that traffic will be impacted by the protest which shows no sign at this hour of slowing down any time soon. >>> we learn more about the victim ridi

>>> "action news" continues with meteorologist, adam joseph, alicia vitarelli, sharrie williams and brian taff. >>> hello again. 4:30 and "action news" continues to track storms that are popping up across the area. a severe thunderstorm watch is issued for the entire viewing area. lets head outside and give you the view. sky 6 hd looking live from the temple camera. this is facing the tacony palmyra bridge, the lens is wet with the rain coming down. lets start with adam joseph with the latest from accuweather. >> the storms and downpours are really hit or miss at this point. there is no solid line, but they are kind of peppered through the region from new jersey through parts of center city, the northern part of center city northeast philadelphia and back towards state college, and a severe thunderstorm warning in the viewing area until 9:00, the potential is there for storms to turn severe, and we have one severe thunderstorm warning this in effect for ocean county, until 5:15 p.m. winds are the threat near manahawkin and the north tip near barnegat light. as we look at this storm, 28 li

. >>> "action news" continues with adam joseph, sharrie williams and brian taff. >> 4:30 now and wordk that injured four people including two kids in camden county. >>> and a new donation will help police save lives. we'll explain how coming up. and a young girl's encounter with pope francis, more on her incredible meeting and her amazing bucket list coming up. >>> and first atlantic city will run out of cash in two days, the governor and mayor wrapped up news conferences where they disagreed with one another on how to prevent the shut down all of this will have an impact on taxpayers and workers. nora muchanic joins us live in atlantic city with the latest developments. >> nora? >> sharp words from governor christie who says is he not meeting with mayor guardian who made a deal and then changed his mind. it's closer and closer to going broke. >> if i'm given the responsibility, i have to have the authority. governor christie went to atlantic city to blast local officials saying they miss managed finances and time for the state to take over the resort more than $400 million in debt. >

. >>> "action news" continues with meteorologist, adam joseph, alicia vitarelli, sharrie williams and brian taff. >>> good afternoon it's 4:30 and i'm monica malpass, along with brian taff. >>> new pictures show the muddy mess a chester county boy was stuck in and we are learning more about his unusual rescue. >> plus, a philadelphia mom gets an unusual letter calling her son a brat season wild animal, and he has autism but she found a silver lining behind the mean message. her story coming up in big talkers. >>> but the mayor of nazareth is accused of stealing thousands from a local fire department. carl strive jr. surrendered today. john rawlins is live with the details on this. >> reporter: people are shaking their heads here, the mayor is known as a passionate advocate for nazareth, he joined the local fire company when he was just 16 and now more revelation with his relationship with the fire company. carl strive to be arraigned on a theft charge, nothing to do with his current office but a position he held until 2013. president of this fire company social club. >> we received a

will do it for "action news" at 4:00 now for brian taff alicia vitarelli and adam joseph, i'm sharrie williamstonight and every night for a full hour of "action news" at 10:00 on phl17. >> so we'll see you at 10 o'clock. now here are rick williams and monica malpass with a look at what's next on "action news" at 5:00 hi guys. >> hi there. >> thank you. >>> coming up next, we're following developing flues out of trenton where a crossing guard was hit and killed by a car just feet from a school. >>> plus, two suspects are in can you do tonight after a philadelphia police officer was shot in the line of duty. >> and heavy rains put the city of houston under water leaving cars stranded and people trapped on rooftops. we're tracking the cleanup efforts as the water begins to recede. those stories and more coming your way next at 5:00. >> ♪ >> "action news." delaware valley's leading news program. with jaime apody, meteorologist cecily tynan, rick williams and monica malpass. >> ♪ >> it is 5 o'clock and we're following developing news out of trenton tonight. a crossing guard was killed in a deadly a

"action news" continues at 10:00 on phl17 with brian taff, sharrie also williams, adam joseph and ducisodgers. join us for "action news" at 11:00 here on channel6. for cecily tynan ducis rodgers and the entire "action news" team, i'm jim gardner. we hope you'll join us at 11:00. >>> tonight, the severe weather outbreak hitting right now. tornadoes already. blinding rain. millions now bracing for high winds. and across much of the east, snow on the way. >>> also breaking, the new video tonight. the wrong target. an undercover officer shot more than a half dozen times by mistake. >> or okay? >>> breaking developments in the shootout at a greyhound bus station. police revealing just a short time ago, the size of the arsenal. several shot. a state trooper killed. >>> donald trump, and tonight, his troubling numbers among women. and hillary clinton fighting mad, and fighting off bernie sanders in new york, where she was once senator. >>> the runaway ship. the 150-foot sightseeing boat coming in too fast. the crash, and bystanders running. >>> and, "america strong."