for channel 6 "action news" i'm alicia vitarelli. >> you don't have to head to the fair to enjoy a deep fried twinkie. you can get them at your local walmart. they are in the frozen food section. take them home and pop them in the oven. they are 9 grams of fat, 220 calories. for the next three months you can only get them at walmart. after that you can find them in other stores. >>> a wedding venue shut its doors leaving couples looking for answers and a new place to exchange their values. >>> a children's story gets a 21st century update. we'll have a look at the pete's dragon. stay with us we'll be right back. in my asthma treatment with breo. once-daily breo prevents asthma symptoms. breo is for adults with asthma not well controlled on a long-term asthma control medicine, like an inhaled corticosteroid. breo won't replace a rescue inhaler for sudden breathing problems. breo opens up airways to help improve breathing for a full 24 hours. breo contains a type of medicine that increases the risk of death from asthma problems and may increase the risk of hospitalization in children and

. >>> it is 8:27, this sunday morning, i'm alicia vitarelli. ng to start with a check of the forecast from meteorologist chris sowers. >> reporter: all right, good morning to you, alicia. it is another hot one out there with temperatures climbing intoolts 90s for the -- into the 90s for the 38th time this year. the humidity is comfortable, it will feel like 91. that changes tomorrow. the 92 will feel like 95, 96. all the heat and humidity come to an end with cold front, thursday, friday, saturday, highs in the 80s and low humidity and sunshine. >> we're following the top news stories for you, we're back in a half-hour, i'm alicia vitarelli. stay tuned for more "good morning america" coming up right after this. today, guns can be bought over the internet, or at a weekend gun show. and if the wrong people get a gun... we know what can happen. pat toomey put our safety ahead of partisan politics. toomey crossed party lines twice, first to support background checks, and now to stop gun sales to suspects on the terror watch list. no wonder pennsylvan

alicia vitarelli takes us shopping when we return. ♪ what's that?! a bird?o, it's gus, the second most famous groundhog in pennsylvania! have no fear, wonder gus is here! wonder bucks! whaaa... wonder bucks, the new instant game from the pennsylvania lottery, with top prizes of $300 grand! one can dream. you can say that again. (giggles) keep on scratchin'! >>> it is the biggest methamphetamine bust in history. police in salt lake county after a tip. blake arcan was arrested after officers found 68 pounds of men in the trunk, it has an estimated street value of $2 million. if convicted he faces at least 10 years in federal prison. >>> now to the 2016 race for the white house, republican nominee, donald trump, will head to north carolina tonight to rally voters in charlotte. trump predicted he will have a new nickname. he tweeted they will soon be calling me before brexit. he mentioned earlier this weeks that his campaign is similar to the brexit vote and supported that movement and suggested it was the people taking their country back. >>> democratic nominee

are off, i'm alicia vitarelli. here's some of the stories we're following on "action news" at 12:30 p.m. fire rips through a west philadelphia church sending a massive plume of smoke into the sky. >>> a shootout wounds three teens in philadelphia, we'll bring you the latest on the investigation. >>> watch out in the water, dangerous rip currents at the jersey shore. >>> we'll get you back to the breaking news, firefighters have managed to tame an inferno that raced through a west philadelphia church this morning. good shepherd presbyterian is in ruins. chopper 6 hd was overhead as flames ravaged the church 63500 block of landsdown avenue. the fire reached four-alarms before firefighters got a handle on it. we are told this church is more than 100 years old and 6 congregations pray there. no injuries are reported. investigators are there on the scene right now looking for clues to find out just what sparked the blaze. >>> "action news" viewers sent this video of the flames charring that church. you can see the omino

today alicia vitarelli hits the road down in sea isle city to sample ice-cream. >> reporter: hey guys, speaking of yum, had is yum yums, a stable in sea isle city since 1988. charlene is here with her sister. >> 15 scoops and 10 toppings. >> shout them out. ruby and miles and ian, you are tackling it what do you want? >> death by chocolate. >> here we go --. how about some moose tracks, 15 scoops you guys how long do you think it will take to put it together. we are going to eat ice-cream in sea isle city when we come back. >> we'll be right back. >>> one american is dead and another hurt after a stabbing spree in the heart of london. this afternoon police say this was not an act of terrorism. it happened early there morning in russell square, an area popular with students and tourists and just two blocks from the famous british museum. a norwegian stabbed six people killing a teenage girl five others including another american are expected to survive. they were able to stop the suspect with a taser. >> the investigation is not yet complete, all the work we have done so far points to

and i'm alicia vitarelli. saturday/tonight on fyi philly... celebrating summer's final act. "cheers" with ideas for that last gasp of fun in the sun. "to south st." south philly's famous strip is a great place for a stroll. or take flight at a new spot in king of prussia. plus, some ways to stay fit and have fun. hi everybody and welcome to fyi philly. we are at the franklin institute's pixar exhibit. this is super cool but it ends just after labor day.. and that's what we're doing this week on fyi philly.giving you some ways to finish summer with a bang.

. >> and i'm alicia vitarelli.y/tonight on fyi philly. >> we hit a new celebrity inspired restaurant on the main line! >> taste some handmade salumi. >> visit a giant new mexican taqueria. >> try the brow blade trend >> and call it rapper's delight, music makers with local connections in fashion and food. >> hi everybody and welcome to fyi philly. we are at the giant new mission taqueria on sansom street in center city. >> if you know the oyster house, this is right above it and created by the same owners. >> but instead of just seafood, it's mexican-inspired dining. >> and you can eat here all day long. >> how does this sort of change how people think about center city dining. >> it's such a unique space, like i was saying and part of that is the actual siz

here's alicia vitarelli live in the newsroom, hi, alicia, how was the weekend? >> reporter: it was great. >> reporter: coming up today we are talking back to school time, as kids prepare to go back, laptops are thet items. we break it down in what's the deal. >>> heading back to school, one university is offering a new program to help students struggling with adulting. it's a real class. don't forget you can take us with you on the go, adulting. sometimes as adults we need a refresher course. >> [laughter]. more news as we come right back. ♪ what's that?! a bird? no, it's gus, the second most famous groundhog in pennsylvania! have no fear, wonder gus is here! wonder bucks! whaaa... wonder bucks, the new instant game from the pennsylvania lottery, with top prizes of $300 grand! one can dream. you can say that again. (giggles) keep on scratchin'! and spent eleven months in a pow vcamp.m what donald trump said about our members of the military being captured is a disgrace. he's a war hero because he was captured. i like people that weren't captured. when you fly ov

including down the shore alicia vitarelli is live in sea isle city. >> hey guys i'll echo what cecilycity, making friends here, this doesn't actually go anywhere but this town is a gem. go grab some salt water taffy and get some ice-cream and pop in the boat, we are hanging out we'll tell you all the things to do down at the shore this weekend. >> no threat of motion sickness on that boat. ♪ ♪ 4 by 4 by land, 4 by 4 by sea ♪ ♪ 4 by 4 by air - 'cause i like to fly free ♪ ♪ 4 my country and how it all started out ♪ ♪ 4 the brave and every boy scout ♪ ♪ 4 doin' it yourself cuz you want it done right ♪ ♪ 4 by 4 the top down - stars keep ya up at night ♪ ♪ 4 by 4 every one of our seventy-five years ♪ ♪ 4 by 4 the wave - that's how we say 'cheers' ♪ ♪ that's how we live ♪ 4 by 4ever >>> "action news" continues with meteorologist, adam joseph, jaime apody, rick williams and monica malpass. >> hello again rick is off and brian taff is joining us and here is what is happening on "action news." hillary clinton attacks donald trump's failed trump university and trump makes an accusation showing

. >> i'm alicia vitarelli brian is off. the big store why is the search for a man on a bicycle. that has been groping women in center city. john rawlins is live from the scene of this investigation. >> reporter: yes, police are hope that the video clip released today will help to generate tips from the public. they are looking for the man on the bicycle said to be in his 20s and said to be responsible for indecent assaults on three women. the man on the bike reaches out and assaults the woman and then rides off and doesn't look back. this is one of five assaults this month. >> the victims are wearing dresses and coming up behind them on his bicycle and reaches up under the dress and sexual 15uly assaults them. four days later an incident in the 900 block of lombard and two more attacks on the 13 and along the 700 block of north 8th and south 13 and. in that case the assailant was on foot. >> they were shocked by the crimes. >> the offender is described as a hispanic male, stocky build and 5'4" to 5'6", his backpack is distinctive said to be black with orange side panels. there i

. >>> "action news" continues with meteorologist, adam joseph, alicia vitarelli, sharrie williams and brian taff. >>> hello again 4:30 now and details about a new jersey doctor under arrest for allegations that one of its patients is making against him. >>> and philadelphia fathers call for peace in the city on the heels of another shoot that injured a child. the strong message to others straight ahead. >> later in big talkers the power of community. countless community members rally around a bucks county native giving him and his fiance the wedding of their dreams. >>> but first, commercial flights from the united states to cuba are reality. it was 50 years since a u.s. airlines landed in the company. a packed jetblue flight from ft. lauderdale touched down today in santa clara. we are live with more on the traffic changes. >> reporter: well brian, before today technically you could travel to cuba but you had to fly on a chartered flight and pay hundreds of dollars and that is no longer the case for the first time since 1961. ♪ ♪ from a live band performing to the ceremonial ribbon c

i'm alicia vitarelli join brian, sharrie and ducis rogers tonight and every night for a full hour of "action news" at 10:00 on phl 17. >> coming up next at 5:00, officials have identified the man that they say hit a philadelphia sergeant and drove off early this morning. plus, the reward offered in camden after an 8-year-old girl is injured in a crossfire battle. >>> and the final steps to rid new jersey town of blighted homes. for senate, a clear difference. katie mcginty: for background checks, for banning assault weapons, and banning high-capacity ammunition clips. and pat toomey? against an assault weapons ban and against banning high capacity ammo clips like those used in the orlando massacre. listen to pat toomey brag: "i have had a perfect record with the nra." pat toomey gets an "a" from the nra. he's not for you. senate majority pac is responsible for the content of this advertising. >>> "action news" delaware valley's leading news program. with jaime apody, meteorologist, cecily tynan, rick williams and monica malpass. >>> new surveillance video shows the moment a philadelp

i'm alicia vitarelli. it's ladies' night tonight. we'll see you at 11:00 p.m. fios is not cable. we're wired differently. so we wired the wagner's house with 100 meg internet. which means that in the time it takes mr. wagner to pour a 20 oz. cup of coffee, tommy can download 30 songs, and jan can upload 120 photos. 12 seconds. that's the power of fiber optics. and right now you can get 100 meg internet with equal upload and dowloads speeds, tv and phone for just $69.99 per month online. cable can't offer internet speeds this fast at a price this good. only fios can. youthat's why you drink ensure. sidelined. with 9 grams of protein and 26 vitamins and minerals. for the strength and energy to get back to doing... ...what you love. ensure. always be you. . >>> welcome to "world news tonight." let the medal count begin. the first gold in rio and it belongs to team usa. an opening day hitch. lines so long people waiting for hours. tonight security on high alert as olympic dreams are made and dashed. >>> the police video sparking new protests, a teen in the stolen car killed. tonight

alicia vitarelli is live in the newsroom. happy friday. >> happy freebie friday. coming up free root beer floats and free soccer clinic for kids coming up this weekend among other things that are 100% off. >>> and in big talker, check this out. you make the call, a local prosecutors office has a challenge for everyone on social media. can you tell which one, and there is only one of these guns, is real? it's a decision that police officers have only a split second to make. we'll tell you more about the challenge and the decision coming up in big talkers. >>> and don't forget take us with you on the go with the free 6 abc news app, watch our newscast streaming live on your smart phone or tablet. >> thank you alicia. fios is not cable. we're wired differently. so we wired the wagner's house with 100 meg internet. which means that in the time it takes mr. wagner to pour a 20 oz. cup of coffee, tommy can download 30 songs, and jan can upload 120 photos. 12 seconds. that's the power of fiber optics. and right now you can get 100 meg internet with equal upload and dowlo

let's check in with alicia vitarelli live in the newsroom with a look ahead. >> reporter: in big talkers, a hate-filled note from a customer almost devastated a waitress in virginia. now the community is rallying around her to overcome the racism. >>> it's a heartwarming scene coming from devastation in louisiana, a teen plays the piano surrounded by flood debris. hear his amazing outlook on life. don't father you can take us on the go watching our 6 6abc news app streaming live. >> "action news" will be right back. the risk of stroke in people with afib not caused by a heart valve problem. it has similar effectiveness to warfarin. warfarin interferes with vitamin k and at least six blood clotting factors. xarelto® is selective targeting one critical factor of your body's natural clotting function. for people with afib currently well managed on warfarin, there is limited information on how xarelto and warfarin compare in reducing the risk of stroke. like all blood thinners, don't stop taking xarelto without talking to your doctor, as this may increase your risk of a blood clot or stroke.

alicia vitarelli has a preview. >> reporter: this expansion, this connection -- >> it's a two year project. >> on august 18th, it's officially open for business making a huge impact on the philadelphia shopping scene. >> the largest mall in the country with dedicated foot able to restaurants and retail sales. >> it's known as the plaza and the court. >> there is no more court and plaza, we have oneco cohesive experience. >> you can go to a girls night and bring out the family. there are favorites like fat ham from chef kevin and high street kitchen. >> seating and people can grab a drink and you can stop and hang out. >> dining and the overall experience is important to people that come here because it's a great place for a day trip. >> get a preview of some of the shops that will be at the new mall expansion and fun ideas at 7:00 on fyi philly. lots to do before september approaches. and back to school and all of that. we have to jam in it in one month. >> the mall is air conditioned too, if it gets hot and humid. not today it's nice out. as we look at stormtracker 6 live double scan ther

here is alicia vitarelli with a look ahead. >> love that story. what a great kid. it's awesome.oming up today at 4:00, i hate to burst your bubble. the start of august is time to start thinking about back to school and for parents it's back to school shopping. there are great sales out there right now, today in what's the deal we have the best purchases to make this month and probably some items are already on your shopping list. and coming up in big talkers, a story all parents want to see a 2-year-old helping to save her mother's life by calling 911. we have a lot of great kids to talk about in our shows today. can you take us with you on the go with the free 6 abc news app. we'll see you at 4:00. >> accuweather is coming up when we come right back. where things come from? how they get here? what they're packed in? it's a lot of stuff. and these things add up. that's why we recycle. [vo:]it's nice to know that raymour and flanigan is proud to be a leading recycler- 17 million pounds of recyclable materials every year. turned from trash into treasure. so in the future, we will

let check in with alicia vitarelli. >> reporter: police say that the same man is behind a series of robberies, all at gun point and they are working to track him down. coming up in today's show we'll tell you about some of cases in which police say he has robbed the same store multiple times in the same day. we'll have details in the crimes he pulled off and what police are doing to find him before he strikes again. and the zika virus continues to spread we have details on the newest cases including one outside of the area that officialed have been watching. it all begins at 4:00, take us with you on the go if you have not done loaded the 6 abc news app. you can watch us streaming live on your smart phone or tablet. >> thank you. >>> accuweather is coming up when we come right back. many people clean their dentures with toothpaste or plain water. and even though their dentures look clean, in reality they're not. if a denture were to be put under a microscope, we can see all the bacteria that still exists on the denture, and that bacteria multiplies very rapidly. that's why dentists recommend

. >> ♪ >> "action news" continues with meteorologist adam joseph, alicia vitarelli, sharrie williamsaff. >> ♪ >> it is 4:30. brian taff has the night off. "action news" continues with new information about a deadly fire that tore through an apartment building. >> less plus an armed robbery caught on camera clear surveillance shows two people forced around a convenience store while thieves hold guns to their heads. >> plus,. >> feel like it's just rude and disrespectful. i have never met them, i've never done anything to them. >> a hate filled racist note from a customer devastated that young waitress in virginia. coming up on big talkers we'll reveal how her community is rallying around her to overcome the prejudice. >> but first at 4:30, an alarming letter is causing controversy as it circulates among parents in bucks county. it is questioning the safety a local public high school and urging families to send their teens to a new charter school steady. "actioinstead. walter perez is live at liberty high school in bethlehem to explain what's going on there. hey, sharrie. this is actua

. >> ♪ >> "action news" continues with meteorologist adam joseph, alicia vitarelli, sharrie williamsrian taff. >> hello he again. 4:30 now and "action news" continues with the new ruling involving a delaware teenager facing charges for a classmate's death. >> plus firefighters gain ground on that massive fire burning in california. we are also getting a better view of the destruction. >> and for the first time in almost a hundred years, wine hits the shelves in a pennsylvania grocery store. details about the changes coming up. >> first at 4:30 we're following new developments surrounding a deadly bus crash in newark new jersey. one new jersey transit bus slammed into another. one of the drivers died and late this afternoon police announced that a second person has lost their life. rob nelson from our sister station ab c7 in new york has the latest from the scene. >> reporter: you can see from this footage the tremendous force of this early morning crash. two new jersey transit buses colliding in downtown newark about 6:00 a.m. killing one driver and one passenger. >> i heard a big bo

. >>> plus, we are down the shore, alicia vitarelli is live in sea isle city, and we are checking out renovated landmark in avalon, go inside of the island oasis at 4:00. meteorologist, david murphy will have your seven-day forecast when "action news" comes rights back. (vo) we went to hollywood to ask if america's favorites - burgers, tacos and chili could taste just as great made with turkey. thousands stepped into the jennie-o tasting booth to find out. with just one bite, they knew. now it's your turn to make the switch. >>> meteorologist, david murphy, is here with a check of accuweather. we were looking at the live pictures of the people at the beach. man am i jealous of those people. >> looking at stormtracker 6 live double scan we are dry. and look at the beach all the beach umbrellas and folks not only on the sand but in the water. a george yours day across the region and atlantic city and the delaware coastlines are certainly sharing in the good stuff today. 81 degrees is the current temperature in philadelphia. the dew point is down around 60, that is not very humid air and

alicia vitarelli is here way look ahead. >> reporter: coming up today a global corporation is making a decision whether or not to keep their headquarters here in our area. we'll explain the decision at 4:00. and in our show, pope francis opening the door for a potentially huge change for the catholic church. how he could make it possible for women to serve. it's a popular app among couples trying to get pregnant but comes with a serious security warning. we'll have the details in today's what's the deal? and watch our newscast streaming live on your smart phone or tablet. >> thank you. accuweather coming up. >>> youngsters are fanatic about reading and this morning the philly phanatic read to them. these youngsters took part in the free library summer of reading program at the olney library. they were encouraged to read for 15 minutes a day. >> it's fun to see the phanatic. >> i love the faces on the young kids like what is this guy? >> some of those young players will come up and the phillies will be great. >> absolutely. still gray out there. >> reporter: still cloudy here especial

here is alicia vitarelli live in the newsroom with a look ahead. >> reporter: hey rick coming up todayt's harder than ever to get actual face time with the president of the united states, but the white house is helping people connect with him in a different way. find out how you can get your voice heard. >> plus, for a family's back to school shopping, it's top of mind this time of year but you don't have to spend top dollar for all the supplies and we look at apps looking at special savings and rewards. and take us with you on the go, download the free 6 abc news app, watch us live on your smart phone or tablet. >> see you at 4:00 rick. >> quick break and accuweather with meteorologist, melissa magee. >>> meteorologist, melissa magee, is back now with a closer look at the steamy and stormy forecast. >> it's really bad outside. it's so humid and the showers and storms are to the north now rick. here is stormtracker 6 live double scan radar, we are tracking a frontal boundary lifting up to the north in the northwest suburbs. with our radar, with 1 million watts of power we have the abil

are off, i'm alicia vitarelli. here's some of the stories we're following on "action news" at 12:30 p.m. fire rips through a west philadelphia church sending a massive plume of smoke into the sky. >>> a shootout wounds three teens in philadelphia, we'll bring you the latest on the investigation. >>> watch out in the water, dangerous rip currents at the jersey shore. >>> we'll get you back to the breaking news, firefighters have managed to tame an inferno that

lets check in with alicia vitarelli with a look ahead. >> whether you are shopping for a college student or for your family, bath towels, as you know are a staple for your house. and there are so many types out there, we have tips to help you choose towels that will hold up. and in big talkers, a patriotic problem is brewing in new york state. firefighters are being ordered take american flags off their trucks and they are not happy about it, and neither is social media. we'll break this one down later in the show. and you can take us with you on the go. you can watch our newscast streaming live on your smart phone or tablet. >>> accuweather is coming up. >>> philadelphia will play host again to a mystery dinner, this is it the fifth year for an event that started in paris, the 500 invited guests dress in white from head to toe and don't know where they are going until right beforehand. that looks like fun. >> put on your wedding dress, i had a half white tux. >> i would like to see those pictures. >> might not. it's on the humid side and more humid the farther south you go, just like ye

alicia vitarelli has a look at the best philadelphia international flavors from our melting pot restaurants. >> reporter: la peg is from the french chef peter wolfy. only in philly could one of our best chef say i'm one of the best chefs. he has one of the best clam chowedders i've ever had. the korean restaurant boasts and spansive menu of barbecue and sushi. >> you could spend 6 hours in eating in this place. >> reporter: winning the best italian restaurant is amano fairmont byo is the magazine for best chef. >> it's quintessentially philly. >> you can see all the winners on this weekend's "fyi philly" at 7:00 p.m. right here on 6abc. i'm hillary clinton, and i approve this message. michael hayden: if he governs consistent with some of the things he said as a candidate, i would be very frightened. gillian turner: he's been talking about the option of using a nuclear weapon against our western european allies. max boot: this is not somebody who should be handed the nuclear codes. charles krauthammer: you have to ask yourself, do i want a person of that temperament controlling the nuclear c

. >>> lets check in with alicia vitarelli with a look ahead to 4:00. >> reporter: there is a local lawsuit targeting an inter nation pair of local rap stars. after people were hurt in camden. they are suing snoop dog and wiz khalifa. we'll break it down. and police say he set fire to a popular restaurant in rittenhouse square and now investigators are trying to track him down and asking for your help to do it. take us with you on the go, you can watch our newscast streaming live on your smart phone or tablet. >> thank you alicia. accuweather is coming up when we come right back. your daughter wants to stay organic. your husband wants to stay free from artificial ingredients. you want to stay free from artificial preservatives. and your debit card wants to stay on a diet. fill your cart with small victories like giant's nature's promise brand. great prices on over 800 items. eat well for less. only at my giant. >>> a new high school in philadelphia's kensington section is preparing for the first day of classes. the academy will help them work on scholarships. it's to prepare them for succes

>> ♪ >> "action news" continues with meteorologist adam joseph, alicia vitarelli, sharrie williams and ♪ >> hello again. 4:30 and "action news" continues with new details about the arrest of the alleged head of the philadelphia mafia. turns out joseph merlino may be soon out of jail. >> new law impacting pennsylvania parents. what you need to know before buckling your toddler into that car seat. >> plus children attacked by wasp at a wilmington summer camp get a much sweeter ending to their week. >> but first at 4:30 we start with an accuweather alert. an excessive heat warning is in effect through the end of the weekend. >> yeah, and this much -- well, all of this heat can get dangerous very quickly if you're not very careful. meteorologist melissa magee is at the big board with the very latest from accuweather. >> brian and sharrie it's not just for the delaware and lehigh valleys but it's numbers up and down the cord tore. new york city coming in at weren't 02, feels like 104 in boston and philadelphia at this hour. we have a heat index of 108 feeling like 109 in washington, d.c. th

for sharrie williams alicia vitarelli melissa magee and adam joseph i'm brian taff.ith sharrie adam and ducis rodgers tonight and every night for a full hour of "action news" at 10:00 on phl 17. >> now here's rick williams. >> hi, sharrie brian, thank you. coming up next on "action news at 5:00 tonight we're continuing to monitor dangerous heat hanging over the delaware valley that's claimed another life in our area. >>> also we're getting new details about this month's murder-suicide in berks county that left an entire family of five shot and killed. >>> also police in wilmington are looking for a gunman after a 64-year-old woman was shot in the leg in broad daylight. those stories and much more are coming up next on "action news" at 5:00. >> ♪ fios is not cable. we're wired differently, which means we can fix things differently. thanks for calling fios. this is ryan. you can't tell me this cord isn't in. i know it's in. it's in, but it's not working. i'm sending you a link to the my fios app that going to let me see what you're seeing. really? yes, mr. mcenroe... s

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lets check in with alicia vitarelli with a look ahead. >> reporter: coming up today at 4:00, a big talker followup. we told you about a wedding venue in maryland that abruptly shut down leaving brides devastated it across our area. now we are talking about making couple's dreams come true, easy ways to have college students save thousands of dollars, we reveal the quick hacks from a college student herself. and take us with you on the go with our free 6 abc news app. watch us live streaming on your tablet or smart phone. >> thank you. >>> accuweather is coming up. >>> david is back now with another check of the accuweather forecast. the humidity is dipping a bit. >> but not forever. >> it kind of depends on where you are but it's sticky. around philadelphia it's nicer right now, stormtracker 6 live double scan shows us we remain dry and we take a look outside and see sunshine mixing with the clouds earlier, the action cam was out there with the water works, it looks like we have joggers going by and it's going to be a much better day to go about versus the last several days. it's warm and

for monica malpass sharrie williams alicia vitarelli melissa magee and adam joseph, i'm brian taff.h sharrie adam and ducis rodgers tonight and every night for a full hour of "action news" at 10:00 on phl17 in now here is rick with a look at what's ahead at 5:00 see you in a minute rick. >> all right see you later and thank you monica. >>> coming up next on "action news" at 5:00 new video revealing more about what happened in the moments leading up to that fatal police shooting of a teenager in chicago. we're live with the latest. >>> also cleanup gets under way in two of new orleans' most well known neighborhoods after a tornado touches down and on this fitness friday we take a look at a summer program that helps some of the areas are best athletes reach their full potential. those stories and much more coming your way next on "action news" at 5:00. where things come from? how they get here? what they're packed in? it's a lot of stuff. and these things add up. that's why we recycle. [vo:]it's nice to know that raymour and flanigan is proud to be a leading recycler- 17 million pound

for sharrie williams alicia vitarelli cecily tynan and adam joseph i'm brian taff. a full hour of "action news" at 10:00 on phl17. >> here are rick williams and monica malpass for a look at what's coming up at 5:00. >> coming up next at 5 o'clock jury selection begins in the perjury trial of pennsylvania attorney general kathleen kane. we're live at the courthouse. >>> also the investigation continues after a 10-year-old died riding what's billed as the world's tall of the water slide. >> and back opened for business. "action news" was at philadelphia's criminal justice center for the first full day of operations after an elevator asking sends two people to the hospital. we'll have those stories and more coming up next at 5:00. where things come from? how they get here? what they're packed in? it's a lot of stuff. and these things add up. that's why we recycle. [vo:]it's nice to know that raymour and flanigan is proud to be a leading recycler- 17 million pounds of recyclable materials every year. turned from trash into treasure. so in the future, we will all have a

for alicia vitarelli brian taff and adam joseph i'm sharrie williams.rian adam and ducis rodgers tonight nor a full hour of "action news" at 10:00 on phl17. >> now here's monica malpass with a look at what's happening at 5:00. >> a pennsylvania girl was found safe and sound after she was allegedly abducted by her father. >>> the manhunt continues for the people responsible for a shootout in camden that critically injured an eight-year-old girl. >>> and. >> public works crews are trying to clean up after vandals spray paint swastikas and anti-jewish graffiti in lakewood. >> those stories and more coming up next at 5:00. for senate, a clear difference. katie mcginty: for background checks, for banning assault weapons, and banning high-capacity ammunition clips. and pat toomey? against an assault weapons ban and against banning high capacity ammo clips like those used in the orlando massacre. listen to pat toomey brag: "i have had a perfect record with the nra." pat toomey gets an "a" from the nra. he's not for you. senate majority pac is responsible for t

alicia vitarelli is here with a look ahead. >> reporter: we are getting new details about a string ofiolent robberies that are targeting local family owned businesses, police update the investigation that includes at least one arrest ahead at 4:00. and then in what's the deal, we help you beat the heat with creative gadgets, cooling vests and things for babies and pets too. got to stay cool, it's hot out there. take us with you on the go, if you have not download the the free 6 abc news app. you can watch us live streaming on your smart phone or tablet. >> accuweather is coming up. >>> well, a check of the accuweather forecast. >> are you sick of this too? >> i am. i can't think of another way of saying this. >> day seven. even though the extreme heat ends today it will be kind of hot and sticky for much of the seven-day forecast. stormtracker 6 live double scan looking for storms we are not seeing any just yet and we are being careful and we expect strong storms to develop late this afternoon. lets go outside. sky 6 hd is out and about, looking live in penn's landing and lots of suns

week, the annual atlantic city air show is thrilling audience as lines along the beaches and alicia vitarellioins us with more. >> among those buzzing the beaches is a long time flyer that splits his time between the sky and the courtroom and i got to sit behind the wheel of the plane he will fly in. take a look. >> jim beasley spends most of his time in a suit and tie at a center city law office started by his father. but when he puts on his flight suit another passion his father shared with him takes off. the first plane was this a p 57 mustang, the same airplane he will fly at the air show. >> he must have been a good salesman. a world war ii fighter built in 1944, and it stillenttains in the air and coxs with a history lesson. >> this plane is gorgeous and also a roles royce. >> spreading awareness is one reason that jim flies at the air show. >> showing us our past. >> and telling the story having the old planes flying with the new ones. the old planes gives a chance to recognize the veterans that fought in the war. >> we do a lot with veterans and others getting older now. the p 51 is p

i'm alicia vitarelli in the news it will now cost you double if are you caught using a cell phone behind the wheel in delaware. and community leaders take a stand after six children are shot in philadelphia. within the last week alone. but the big story on "action news" this noon is the new lead in the search for a driver that took a man's life. the victim was riding a motorcycle when he was hit by a vehicle and launched 30 feet into the air. now, police have recovered surveillance video that could help fine the person responsible for this hit and run. katherine scott joins us live from the crash scene in the feltonville section of philadelphia with the details on the search for the driver. >> reporter: that is right, the surge continues for the driver this noon, we are at the scene of the accident and officers were able to follow a trail of leaked antifreeze and motor oil. in the surveillance footage that "action news" obtained. you'll see the minutes before this alleged hit and run driver dumped the vehicle in a back driveway. >> you see the 2000 gmc yucon pull up to the driveway, it s

stories coming up on "action news" at 4:00, it's time for another edition of down the shore, today alicia vitarellis heading to sea isle city for a taste of a summertime favorite. and heading out to the ball game these days means more than just peanuts and crackerjacks, there is a lot of options for people looking to eat healthy. we'll tell you how to keep your diet at citizens bank park. that is a big hamburger. that does it for "action news" at noon, now for david murphy, rick williams and the entire "action news" team i'm sara bloomquist have a good afternoon. 're wired differently, which means we can fix things differently. thanks for calling fios. this is ryan. you can't tell me this cord isn't in. i know it's in. it's in, but it's not working. i'm sending you a link to the my fios app that going to let me see what you're seeing. really? yes, mr. mcenroe... see that cord? just plug it into the connector on the right. so you can clearly see what's in and what's out? oh absolutely. i like that. tech support that lets your technician see the problem over your smartphone. only from fios. if americ

here is alicia vitarelli live in the newsroom with a preview. >> hey rick, we are talking about wastedood. are you wasting money by simply tossing things out? specifically produce that goes bad before your eyes, learn how to keep them fresh in what's the deal? and remember the man from westchester taking the ice bucket challenge to a whole new level. his cross country journey to raise money for als. >>> if you have not downloaded the free 6 abc news, you can watch our newscast streaming live on our tablet or cell phone. >> coming up we'll talk about the atlantic city air show and i will sit in one the planes. not fly but sit. >> thanks alicia. >>> from highly respected piano students are in philadelphia for one purpose. here to study with the concert masters during the youngst programs. the students represent 11 different countries including the united states. wow. do you play piano? >> i played for ages and never sounded that good. we had some wet weather this morning. lets take a look at stormtracker 6 live double scan around the area. we are mostly dry right now and the storms that

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and i'm alicia vitarelli. saturday/tonight on fyi philly... celebrating summer's final act. "cheers" with ideas for that last gasp of fun in the sun. "to south st." south philly's famous strip is a great place for a stroll. or take flight at a new spot in king of prussia. plus, some ways to stay fit and have fun. hi everybody and welcome to fyi philly. we are at the franklin institute's pixar exhibit. this is super cool but it ends just after labor day.. and that's what we're doing this week on fyi philly.giving you some ways to finish summer with a bang.

nydia han is off, alicia vitarelli joins us in the news right now. a groping suspect struck again? philadelphia police are investigating a new report of another attack in the city. >> one person has killed in a crash on a south jersey road this morning. >> eagles fans have plenty to cheer about this morning, after the birds easily take care of business in indianapolis. >>> meteorologist chris sowers is at the "action news" big board first with a look at the accuweather forecast. oh, we see the temperatures climbing. >> reporter: they are climbing quickly now. the humidity levels are climbing, as well. everybody north of that line, let's say north of the p-a turnpike it is actually comfortable with low humidity and low dewpoints. temperatures in the 70s. you go south of that line it's a different story as you start to see the humidity increase. quakertown, 74. pilots, 74. oxford, 75. you get into south jersey it's sticky, especially the delaware bay region, gandys beach delightful on the water, 73 degrees, you don't have much in the way of a breeze. w

. >> and i'm alicia vitarelli.onight on fyi philly. >> we hit a new celebrity inspired restaurant on the main line! >> taste some handmade salumi. >> visit a giant new mexican taqueria. >> try the brow blade trend >> and call it rapper's delight, music makers with local connections in fashion and food. >> hi everybody and welcome to fyi philly. we are at the giant new mission taqueria on sansom street in center city. >> if you know the oyster house, this is right above it and created by the same owners. >> but instead of just seafood, it's mexican-inspired dining. >> and you can eat here all day long. >> how does this sort of change how people think about center city dining. >> it's such a unique space, like i was saying and part of that is the actual size of it.

here's alicia vitarelli with an early look at our best international restaurants. >> ♪ >> reporter: crownedyear's best american restaurant la peg is a waterfront brass refrom chef peter wolfie. >> only in philly could one of our best french chefs decided no i'm now your best american chef. >> reporter: it features classics with a french twist. >> one of the best clam chowders i've had. >> reporter: best korean restaurant goes to sorible. >> one of the tables with the grills built in. >> reporter: the spot boasts korean barbecue and sushi. >> you could spend six hours and nothing that you eat is going to be the same as the thing that came before. >> reporter: winning the title of best italian restaurant is amano. >> the best and most interesting and most modern italian you're going to find in philly this year. >> reporter: fairmount byo is the latest venture from the magazine's pick for best chef. >> it's so witness essentially philly with the focus only on the plates that are coming out of the kitchen. my son has meningitis b. but how did we end up here? his mom thought he had the flu and t

our alicia vitarelli has a preview. >> ♪ >> reporter: this is a long time in the making, right.pansion, this connection. >> it is. it's a two year project. >> reporter: on august 18 it will that officially be opened for business making a huge impact on the philadelphia shopping scene. >> the largest mall in the country in terms of the amount of square footage dedicated to retail and restaurant salessism okay, the largest mall in the country is here. the new expansion will connect what has always been known as the plaza and the court. and now they will become one. >> and there will be no more court and mraz sam we'll have one company lease sieve shopping experience. >> reporter: one massive mall. the centerpiece of the new expansion will be a hangout area called favor. >> where people can really gather meet their friends go out for a girl's night bring out the family. >> reporter: there will be six casual restaurants including local favorites like fat ham from top chef kevin spraga and high street kitchen. soft seatings, people can grab a drink. >> more than ever the dining and o

and i'm alicia vitarelli. saturday/tonight on fyi philly...oo we're celebrating summer's final act. "cheers" with ideas for that last gasp of fun in the sun. "to south st." south philly's famous strip is a great place for a stroll. or take flight at a new spot in king of prussia. plus, some ways to stay fit and have fun. hi everybody and welcome to fyi philly. we are at the franklin institute's pixar exhibit. this is super cool but it ends just after labor day.. and that's what we're doing this week on fyi philly.giving you some ways to finish summer with a bang.

. >> outside we go, meteorologist chris sowers nydia han is off today, alicia vitarelli here, chris it's the weekend, but i don't think you have any good news, right? >> reporter: not bad news, temperatures in the 90s, i'm sure a lot of you are sick and tired of that. at least we're seeing sunny skies, head to the shore and enjoy yourself. get out of the heat you'll pick up a sea breeze later this afternoon and temperatures will get into the 80s for places like cape may and stone harbor and sea isle city. if you stay put in the city it will not be too terribly bad, 90 degrees. 61 in allentown. beautiful in the lehigh valley, low humidity levels they are the 50s in the poconos, trenton, 635. millville, 66. dover, 72. 66 is the number for lancaster, 65 in reading. satellite and radar, just like yesterday we'll keep the skies bright and sunny, just a few clouds during the afternoon, that's about it, we're not tracking any rain in the foreseeable future. forecast for today, sun and cloud, hot, slightly more humid, the high is 90 degrees feeling like 91. the humidity increases as we ast into

. >> so glad you're waking up with us, nydia han is off, alicia vitarelli is here, chris sowers has the-day forecast. chris it's going to be hot, right? >> reporter: back to you gray. [laughter]. i mean what a summer this has turned into. this is the 38th time this year hitting 90 degrees or higher. the 6th heat wave of the year. as we look into the extended forecast. we see a cool down we see another heat wave arriving next week. not this week, the following week. it seems to never end here. fall is less than a month away, there's good news there. temperatures wise starting out in the 60s and 70s. 62 in allentown. philadelphia bottoming out around 70 degrees, look at the poconos, 56, boy that feels good. trenton, 64. millville, 64. lancaster, 67. and wilmington 69 degrees, some areas are seeing a little bit of patchy fog, but it's isolated, fog showing up in northern camden county, as well as southwestern burlington county. trenton down to 3 miles, lancaster, 9 miles, everybody else is doing okay in the visibility department. satellite and radar, high pressure sitting right there. stor

. >>> a brand new "fyi philly" is coming up on of abc, here karen rogers and alicia vitarelli with the. >> reporter: hey guys here's what's coming unup on "fyi philly." we're celebrating summer's final act with ideas for the last gasp for fun in the sun. south philly's famous strip is a great place for a stroll or go to a new spot in king of prussia. >> that's tonight on "fyi philly" him hope you tune in. coming up next, meteorologist chris sowers will have a final look at the exclusive accuweather seven-day forecast. we'll see you back here after this break. and spent eleven months in a pow vcamp.m what donald trump said about our members of the military being captured is a disgrace. he's a war hero because he was captured. i like people that weren't captured. when you fly over enemy territory, the odds might be against you being able to come home. donald trump doesn't understand the weight of sending americans into harm's way. he's unfit to be president. priorities usa action is responsible for the content of this advertising. fios is not cable. we're wired differently, which means w