alicia vitarelli is in l.a. for a preview. >> simone and sasha. >> it was one of the most shocking eliminations ever on "dancing with the stars." the judges were left speechless after simone biels was sent home and now just three celebrities remain. >> normany has been on top of testify leader board all season long. she's considered the odds on favorite to win it all. jennings is also favored but yet to see the illusive scored and david ross is yet to score a ten from any judge all season long. can he step it up enough to win it all? >> the action starts at 8:00. in hollywood, alicia vitarelli, "action news." >> >> it was downward dog in puppies. it was an afternoon of stretching as puppies roamed the studio. all proceeds from the puppy yoga session benefit the shelter. >> very cute. >> a wayne man is marking a milestone. guy celebrated his 100th birthday. it was a big party at the italian american club. he served as a staff sergeant and met his wife dorothy at a uso dance. >> his secrets to longevity is exercis

in hollywood at the "dancing with the stars" finale, alicia vitarelli, channel 6 "action news." >> she has the move down. that is why they sent alicia to los angeles and not you and i. i would throw my back out. coming up on "action news" at 12:30, fruits and vegetables are good for you and for your kids. and getting your little ones sided about picking out and eating produce. >>> when "action news" returns. >>> president trump still on his trip overseas and today all eyes were on a historic meeting with pope francis after both disagreed last year on big issues and back here the russian investigation is intensifying. >> another ceremonial welcome as he lands in brussels ahead of a nato meeting. he will meet with the king and queen at the belgium palace as well as the prime minister. just hours earlier president trump meeting with the leader of the catholic church. pope francis. holding melania's hand touring the sistine chapel and then the president entered the pope's private library. >> pleasantries exchanged but both openly disagreed over immigration and climate change and then candi

alicia vitarelli in the middle of it all live if hollywood with the details. alicia. >> reporter: hey guys, it's a two and a half hour finale. one republic will perform and a tribute to dirty dancing three decaded later there is a brand new abc movie premiering tonight night on abc. and they are inviting nicole scherzinger back to the show, she plays penny if the film and she will dance with colt pratis and he plays johnny and we chat with the stars of of the movie ahead of the premier. >> the iconic film hit theaters nine years before abigail breslin was even born and 30 years after jennifer grey originated the role of baby. breslin was shocked to step in the shoes. >> my agent called me and said they were doing a remake of dirty dancing and they want me to play baby. and i hung up because i thought it was a prank phone call. >> only problem this baby says she has two left feet. >> i have trouble walking. in a straight line on a daily basis. so having to look like a could move in a manner that was graceful was exceedingly hard. luckily her dance partner coles

that does it for "action news" at 4:00, for sharrie williams alicia vitarelli and adam joseph i'm brian taff. we hope you'll join me tonight and every night for a full hour of "action news" at 10:00 on phl 17.

our own alicia vitarelli will be in los angeles for all the action.rts start next week on "action news" and she is joining us now with more. >> you are leaving this weekend and it's exciting in los angeles. >> we are behind the scenes talking to the stars and have exclusive interests views you can only see here on 6 abc. a race to the finish and there is all emotion on the ballroom floor when the winner is announc announced. >> simone biles was the last one to be eliminated and three left and only the best will win rick. >> you have another fyi for us this time. we are stopping by the hip new beverage spots in philadelphia. >> we are talking about smoothies, juices and brews. take a look. >> reporter: inspired brews is in old city. >> one unique things is our flavors, they ferment the tea with herbs. >> elder berry and high business cus. and it's said to have amazing health benefits. it helps to restore the makeup of your gut. >> the fermentation process takes about two weeks. >> and we bottle it or keg it. some carry it on tap including philly bars.

alicia vitarelli shows us how new methods are changing that. >> short tops and pants that fit below thest and dresses with cutouts all of those fashions put belly buttons on view. some are very self conscious and don't like their navals and a plastic surgery says that could be fixed with little recovery time. >> tina likes summer clothes but not what they reveal. >> it's not a belly button just a slit, i wear a two piece that is the focal point and there is none. >> a surprising number of opinions ask for tummy tucks but he discovers the real concern you don't need a tummy tuck you don't have any loose skin and they point to the belly button. it's sagging skin and stretch marks because of pregnancies or weight loss or an outy. they want a vertical shapes belly button. and repairs can be done in his office in an hour or less. under straight local anesthesia. stretch marks and strepped out skin can be removed at the same time. scars themselveses are hidden within the belly button itself. and patients can be on the beach in a week with good sunscreen or a swimsuit coverup. they are about $

and alicia vitarelli shows us the hottest beverage spots. those stories and more coming up fext. >>> "action news" at 12:30 continues with rick williams. sara bloomquist and meteorologist, david murphy. >>> welcome back sara is off and we begin this half hour with the latest on a developing story out of newport delaware where a toddler was hit by a vehicle. police in newcastle county is looking for the driver that hit the 1-year-old girl. john rawlins is live at the scene with the very latest. what can you tell us? >> reporter: hi rick, i am in the unit block of roosevelt in newport. we are waiting for an update from police. you see the driveway, this is where the little 14-month-old was and some how she was standing there with a car not once but we believe twice this morning. it's not clear if that was an intentional act or accidental act and the 14-month-old was taken to the dupont hospital where she is evaluated at this time. according to witnesses who saw the child she had a gash to her forehead that was bleeding but she was bleeding and

. >> "dancing with the stars" finale is this week, alicia vitarelli is in los angeles. >> reporter: itas one of the most shocking eliminations on "dancing with the stars." now just three celebrities remain in the fight for the coveted mirror ball trophy. the singer has found herself on top of the leaderboard all season long. she is considered the odds on favorite to win it all. are a shod jennings has topped leaderboard this season, but he has yet to see the perfect score and mlb catcher david ross has yet to score a ten from any judge all season long, can he step it up enough to win it all. the big two night finale gets started tonight at 8:00 p.m. on 6 abc. in hollywood alicia vitarelli channel 6 "action news." >> after "dancing with the stars," the new season of the bachelorette kicks off at 9:00 p.m. rachel lindsey will meet three eligible batch -- bachelors. she was a fan favorite. >>> it was about the divas, at the billboard award, cher wearing a sheer body stocking at 71. rapper brake walked we the big winner the rapper took home 1 trophies that's a new record. >> people will de

alicia vitarelli is live in hollywood. alicia are you excited for the big night? i can only imagine you are. >> oh the excitement is building for sure. we have a front row seat for you and we see the hustle and bustle go by as the final preparations are underway for the big finale and this is shaping up to be spectacular. hair and makeup behind us and big acts are rehearsing one republican and lady antebellum and outside they built a full carnival. simone biles was out there rehearsing and we had a chance to catch up with her and her partner as they put the finishing touches on their performance and she was the fourth runner up a ferris wheel and carnival rides and games and even the horses on those horses have mirror balls but there is only one trophy and three stars are vying for it tonight. they say it's the most unpredictable finale yet because it's anyone's game. we'll talk to the winner moments after the winner is announced and we can't wait to bring it to you on "action news" at 11:00. it started here on 6 abc at 8:30 a two and a half hour finale. >> thank

in hollywood, alicia vitarelli channel 6 "action news." >> all right alicia, be sure to watch her liveorts from los angeles on "action news" at 4:00 p.m. of course you can follow her on social media, as well. after "dancing with the stars," the newest season of the bachelorette kicks off. rachel will meet 31 eligible bachelors. she became the fan favorite of last season. watch to see if rachel hands out any roses tonight on 6abc. >>> it was the final curtain call for the greatest show on earth. the ringling brothers circus took a final show last night. the last show in uniondale, new york was sold out. the circus closed due to lower attendance and higher operating costs and prolonged battles with animal rights groups. >> with water weather upon us we're seeing swimmers and surfers attacked by sharks. here's more. >> reporter: shark warnings on both coasts putting beach goers on alert to look to moo technology to stay safe. >> you're paddle boarding to 15 greet white sharks. >> reporter: that alarming warning in california. in florida, five attacks already this season. looking for a sol

alicia vitarelli is in l.a.with all the excitement. ♪ >> reporter: it was one of the most shocking eliminations ever on "dancing with the stars." the judges were left speechless after olympic gold medalist was sent home last week. now three celebrities remain in the fight for the coveted mirror ball trophy. this harmony singer has found herself on top of the leaderboard all season long. she is considered the odds on favorite to win it all. nfl running is yet to get a perfect score. the big two night finale let's started tonight at 8:00 p.m. on 6abc, in hollywood alicia vitarelli channel 6 "action news." >> 6:27 grab the umbrella just to be safe. daibd and karen are helping you through a rainy commute. >> president trump touches down in israel overnight. more on his first international trip up next. just by looking in my eyes. but what they didn't know was that i had dry, itchy eyes. i used artificial tears from the moment i woke up... ...to the moment i went to bed. so i finally decided to show my eyes some love

"action news" reporter alicia vitarelli was on the dance floor for the celebration and talked with the it was down to the wire and it was anyone's competition to win. >> the winners and new champions of "dancing with the stars" are rashaad and emma. [cheers and applause] >> reporter:. >> nothing has come easy to me. i've always had to put in hard work and i don't mind it at all. it's a great reward because of that it truly is and -- and sends a good message to kids. >> reporter:. >> kids work hard. >> i'm so happy to get second believe it or not. i won before i set foot on the dance floor tonight. i have a amazing fan for night. i'm super thankful. >> reporter: you can watch all of our interviews right now on 6abc.com. in hollywood with the dancing were it stars finale alicia vitarelli "action news." >> hopefully you got that dancing that got you ready for a classic which is "dirty dancing." the remake airs tonight right here on 6abc. all the action again starts kicking off at 8:00 and then be sure of course to tune in to jim gardner and friends "action news" at 11:00. >> 5:28. finally

"action news" reporter alicia vitarelli has a front row seat in los angeles. >> reporter: three starsill take home that coveted mirrorball trophy. the ballroom is hot. night one is in the books and tonight we find out who will take it all. >> ♪ >> reporter: world series all over again. [laughter] >> we'll see. tune in. we'll see. >> reporter: you have a chance of winning now and now you're ready to win this, too. >> my gosh i can't believe it. i mean -- >> it feels really good. >> ♪ >> reporter: i love what you've said. you've come this close. maybe this time you've got it. >> maybe the lucky turn a little bit. i don't know. we'll see. [laughter] >> because i've never done ballroom dancing a day in my life. i was ground zero, no idea what i'm getting into every tuesday learning a new dance. >> ♪ >> reporter: so emotional, so beautiful. how do you feel going into tomorrow. >> i'm really grateful for the whole season and everything that i've gained the people i've come across the relationships that will last for a very long time so i'm filled. >> reporter: and we will be here moments af

in hollywood at the "dancing with the stars" finale, alicia vitarelli channel6 "action news." >> watchght here on 6abc starting at at 8:30 tonight. >> we'll have reaction with the winner tomorrow night. >> still on "action news" the backyard bear sighting that has a local community on alert. chris christie: addiction is a disease. it can happen to anyone. help is within reach. all you need to do is ask. vanessa: i was a full-blown heroin addict, selling my soul to get high. but i got help, and you can too. james: i just know i didn't want to feel that pain anymore. i got help. you can too. aj: most people think addicts are beyond help. when i see an addict, i see hope. chris christie: don't suffer. don't wait. call 844 reach nj or visit reachnj.gov. pro-tip for making ribs: don't go it alone. get these great smoked ribs. thanks. sure. twenty minutes on the grill. and they're done. you think he cares if i smoke ribs for six hours? what? what? summer made easy at amazing prices. only at giant. >> police arrested a chester county man for an i wasn't provoked assault on a disabled man. tak

"action news" reporter alicia vitarelli was on the dance floor for the celebration and talked with the>> reporter: it was down to the wire and it was anyone's competition to win. >> the winners and new champions of "dancing with the stars" are, rashaad and emma. [cheers and applause] >> reporter:. >> nothing has come easy to me. i always had to put in hard work its a great reward because of that it truly is and -- and sends a good message to kids. >> kids work hard. >> i'm so happy to get second believe it or not. i won before i stepped foot on the dance floor tonight and i've got an amazing friend for life and she's a part of the family now and so i'm super thankful. >> reporter: you can watch all of our interviews right now on 6abc.com. in hollywood at the "dancing with the stars" finale alicia vitarelli channel6 "action news." >> and hopefully all that dancing got you ready for another classic "dirty dancing" the musical remake airs tonight right here on 6abc. all the action starts at 8:00 and then be sure to stick around for "action news" at 11:00. >> ♪ chris christie: addiction is

alicia vitarelli has the story. >> the joy of getting old you lived history and you made history andt's what i did. >> reporter: and for 24 years, irwin med way has been working toward this degree. what drives him? >> i guess i can because there will be a time when i can not do what i am doing. >> reporter: at 93 years young he is living history. >> sure -- i survived world war ii 2 i have a purple heart and bronze star. >> reporter: he is happy to tell you his story. >> something i learned about getting older, i'm very bold. >> reporter: he would share his unit edited wisdom with any student willing to learn. i'm a philosopher i'm teaching and saying things i should not say. >> reporter: to his teacherrers he is -- to his teachers he is a priceless resource. >> it's a great value for me as a teacher to have someone of the greatest generation in the classroom with people 18, 19, 20, 21 years old. >> reporter: he sat in classes with other students the same age as his own grandchildren. he has seven and one great grandchild and one rule. >> all we believe in is education, you must go t

. >> action news's alicia vitarelli not here with us today. she's live in los angeles for the big event. hey, alicia. >> reporter: it's getting very exciting here. we just saw judge len goodman go into the rehearsal space. he actually sends his love to philadelphia today. behind us you have some of the dancers and they're calling it the biggest finale ever. it's 2.5 hours. that's tomorrow. all the preps are under way. the dancers gearing up for their final dance-off including one who is recovering from an injury. >>> fifth harmony singer told reporters this is worse than it feels. she rold her ankle. they were performing a move they had never done before but it's not keeping kordei down. she's the only contest event remaining who has heard a perfect score. hot on her tail is rashad jennings and former mlb catcher david ross isn't far behind. he's hoping to wow the judges tonight with a baseball-themed free-style. the freestyle dance the one that everyone anticipates and they work hard on this one. it's some sort of carnival theme that they have

. >>> "action news" continues with meteorologist, adam joseph, alicia vitarelli, sharrie williams andrian taff. >>> it's 4:30 and "action news" continues with a story you can't afford to miss if you are planning a family vacation this summer. and a question that nearly every parent faced at one point or another. should i make my child hug a relative or another parent or another child. if they don't want to. here is what the experts say in big talkers. >>> and a tennessee man is charged not one, not two, but three charges after throwing a fish on the stanley cup finals. they are not just any charges wait until you see the details. they are making the capital city a more stable place to live, work and visit. >> for more on what governor chris christie has planned for trenton we turn to nora muchanic for the details. >> reporter: hi there. the governor says this kind of money and attention helped to turn around camden and can do the same for trenton and it starts with knocking down hundreds of abandoned houses. it's a blight on the city. 3,000 abandoned houses that attract crime and drug

alicia vitarelli has a front row seat in hollywood. what's the headline at this hour?well, jim, the headline here is until tonight it appeared fifth harmony singer nur money for a day but it now seems anyone's game. ♪ ♪ >> tomorrow could be the world series all over again. >> we'll see. tune in. >> you have a taste of winning and you are ready. >> i can't believing it. >believe it.>> it feels good to, right? >> feels good. >> you said you have always come this close. maybe this time you got it. >> maybe the luck will turn. i don't know. we'll see. >> i have never done ballroom dancing in my life. i was ground zero every tuesday learning a new dance. >> it was so emotional, so beautiful. how do you feel going into tomorrow? >> i have no regrets. i feel tonight was the night i put everything out there on the floor. >> tomorrow night season 24, billed as the biggest yet, two and a half hours long. we'll be there to talk with the trophy winner moments after it's handed out. >> still to come, mocked and sucker punched, an attack on a physically challenged man is causing out

lets go to alicia vitarelli with a look ahead. >> reporter: if you think the grocery delivery services are a luxury reserved for the wealthy. coming up today we'll round up a few that will save you money in the long run. the budget friendly options in the what's the deal. and we hit the shore today days after hundreds of teenagers flooded the area to ask police why this memorial day was so chaotic. and you pronounce it. covfefe. the word that sent social media on a frenzy, what was he trying to say. the internet has opinions and i have a few pronunciations. we'll see you at 4:00. >> i think the v is silent for sure. >> put an x over the e. >> thank you alicia. quick break and accuweather when we return. >>> more than 250 athletes get to participate in the track meet at horsham high school. beginning with a pep rally with a competition of a ring toss and races and soccer drills. each athlete has a trained buddy that assisted and cheers them on throughout the day and due to the popularity of last year's meet. students and teachers have excitedly volunteered. what a great cause. >> and th

. >>> "dancing with the stars" finale, alicia vitarelli bruce a preview before the mirror ball trophy is handed out to the season's champs. >> good morning it is 5:00 a.m., monday, may 22. >> and we are following breaking news, two people were shot inside a home in delaware, we're live on the scene. >>> plus, shots ring out in north philadelphia, a man is wounded in a home and cars are damaged. >> you might want to grab the umbrella, it's going to be a soggy start to the week. >> let's find out about, david murphy has accuweather, karen rogers is looking at the morning commute, good morning to both of you. >> reporter: all right, guys, storm tracker 6 live double scan you can see we have rain around the region. most of the heavier stuff is over toward the east of philadelphia in parts of south jersey. you can see it is on the move heading toward the northeast. the rain that you see north and west of philadelphia, not as intense, but enough to keep the roads wet. looks like we'll be in and out of that stuff as we go through the morning and into the first part of the afternoon. you can

alicia vitarelli takes us to the newest location in the northeast when "action news" continues in a moment it looks good. >>> "action news" at 12:30 continues with rick williams, sara bloomquist, and meteorologist, david murphy. >>> hello again sara is off and here are stories we are following for you now on "action news" at 12:30. a tour bus full of people collided with a tractor trailer goes off the road and rolls over. we have the latest on the crash on the new jersey turnpike and hear from people that were on board. >> more raids in england lead to more arrests in the search for suspects connected to the deadly concert arena bombing. and most kids either have or want a fidget spinner but safety experts are warning parents the popular toy may not be safe for every child. >> we are helping you kick owe owe the summer start to the season. and the boardwalks and beaches are ready for the crowds and the weather may cooperate. melissa magee has the complete accuweather forecast for the weekend, first we head out to gray hall live if ocean city where the beach front

. >> ♪ >> ♪ >> "action news" continues with meteorologist adam joseph, alicia vitarelli, sharrie williams>> it's 4:30 and "action news" continues. brian's off, rick williams joins us. "action news" is following a story you'll want to see if you've shopped any memorial day sales this weekend. how you can tell if you overpaid and what you can do about it. >> also, what killed ernie? that's what zoo keepers in the lehigh valley are trying to figure out 24 hours after one of their brand new giraffes died inside the investigation coming up. >> plus, the florida senior citizen says she's an enthusiast, her landlord says she's a hoarder now they're kicking her out of her apartment saying her well organized toy collection is dangerous. we'll explore both sides of the stuffed animal saga ahead. >> but first from patriotic parades to somber ceremonies, people all across the delaware valley spent this day off of work honoring the nation's fallen heroes. new jersey correspondent nora muchanic begins or memorial day coverage with a look at a few of events in burlington county. >> reporter: music march

and alicia vitarelli was there for all of us she talks to the winner and takes us behind the scenes of "dancing with the stars" finale. >>> and they need one more juror and six

here is alicia vitarelli with a preview. >> reporter: hey guys, from europe to disney world if you are planning a family vacation any time soon you will want to watch what's the deal no matter where you are going. and coming up a question that most parents have faced, should i make my child hug a relative or another child if they don't want to. we'll hear your thoughts and what the experts have to say about it. and take us with you on the go. watch our newscast streaming live on your smart phone or tablet. >> it's a big question in my house. we have a big italian family and we have to hug and kiss everyone. >> whether you want to or not. >>> the owners of this backyard pool are lucky they took a second look before jumping in, the family found an eight foot alligator jumping in at their home in florida. they called a trapper and they were able to relocate the the gator to an appropriate watering hole. >> oh my goodness. thank goodness they didn't jump in there. >> my girls freak out when they see a bug. i can't imagine. >> imagine if you had a pair of crocks on -- sorry -- >> karen is h

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the restaurant for you it's called fat jacks and they are smoking meat there since 1993 and alicia vitarelligives us a sample. >> i am anointing you a junior pit master. >> awesome. >> meet glen gross, a.k.a. the pit master. >> how did you get that name? >> self proclaimed. >> these are your recipes? >> yes my re byes effect from chicken wings to memphis dry rub. >> it's amazing and i don't think you can get it anywhere in the city. >> or the basics with pulled pork or brisket sandwich or step it up with the memphis mav eyeah. he was temmed to open fat jacks. >> nobody would give me secrets but he is willing to share some secrets like how to grill the perfect burger. >> put your hand up and touch that. that is what it feels like. medium well and well. >> what would you say that is? >> medium. >> you sure? >> yes. >> right on the money. >> woo. >> everything else is smoked. >> that is a brisket and he used hickory smoke to smoke his meat and keeps them there 4 to 18 hours. >> wow. >> lets put it on the table. >> thanks glen it was nice knowing you. >> it does look great. and check out fun act

alicia vitarelli is live in hollywood with the inside scoop. >>> and a south jersey lacrosse player has had to overcome several challenges just to compete and now he's at the top of his game. >> it certainly has been a gloomy monday. the good news is today's rain is moving out. bad news, i'm tracking more rounds of wet weather this week. i'll time them out for you in the accuweather 7-day forecast. >> those stories and much more when action news continues. they have the outdoor sets getting ready for the biggest finale. in the meantime the fans are lining up to take a seat inside and of course we found some locals excited for the big night. >> the dancing, the costumes. i definitely want the costume designer to make any dress that i ever need ever. >> oh, my gosh i was just in the wardrobe room. have you to see the sequins, the beads. it's amazing. >> how does it feel to be in the audience tonight? >> exciting. >> very excited. >> and you know philadelphia always finds a way to represent. you're a philly guy and you're here watching "dancing with the stars." we always find philly. >> my

alicia vitarelli channel 6 "action news." >> it is graduation season and one teenager in texas may beeads above the rest. he just picked up his degree from texas christian university at the age of 14. carson received his bachelor's degree in physics last weekend. he was homed schooled and began 8th grade at the age of five and applied for college at the age of 10. academic excellence runs in the family. his 11-year-old brother graduated from high school last week and plans to follow in his brother's footsteps by studying physics and astronomy at tcu. >> a woman proved you're never too old to earn your diploma, 105 years olds, she received her high school diploma friends and family were there, they threw a party to celebrate with a cake and high school colors and ice cream. she revealed her secret to longevity. >> watch football games. >> she said she had to quit high school when she was younger to help her mother at home. the graduation was made possible by an organize called twilight wish. >> that's the secret to a long life. >>> 9:27, much more to come on "action news." media mogul

our alicia vitarelli talked with them about tonight's big movie. >> it's such a legendary movie.d to be a part of it to reimagine it. >> reporter: johnny castle this is like the role of a lifetime. >> a hundred percent. it's actually role that got me to start dancing watching patrick swayze. >> watch dirty dancing tonight at at 8:00 on 6abc and have the time of your life. >> you really enjoyed that story. >> i got to say i got some pretty good backup on that. >> see the moment the new "dancing with the stars" champions are announced. that's coming up at 5:00 a.m. >> a group of observant students stop a crime while sitting in their elementary school classroom. that's up next. caress, with floral fusion oil is more than one thing. it's soft skin and fine fragrance. discover more than one thing with caress. soft skin, fine fragrance. caress. >> a group of fourth grade students take action which they witness a home break in across the street from their classroom in oklahoma city. their teacher called 911. >> this is 911. >> i am at the elementary school. there are three kids breaking

the final three dancers went head to head for part one last night and our own alicia vitarelli was there in hollywood for all the action. >> reporter: the sign says it all. finals the the ballroom is hot as they prepare for the biggest finale in "dancing with the stars" history and three contestn'ts remain and only one will take home the mirror ball trophy. >> it could be the world series all over again. >> we'll see -- tune in we'll see. fresh off a world series win, with the chicago cubs, david ross is the first baseball pro on the show. >> you are ready to win this now? >> it feels really good and all the hard work and pays off when you see the scores. rashad jennings nfl running back, has an eye on his first ever pro trophy. >> maybe this time you got it. >> maybe a little bit we'll see. >> football players tend to do really well? >> i seriously, i don't think that we have an advantage except a work ethic, having long hours of training every day if football. what is it, truly. >> it's his perfectionist. >> and the fifth day harmony singer who now has stiff competition. >> she has don

they showed off their skills last night in "dancing with the stars" and alicia vitarelli talked witherwards about tonight's big movie. >> it's a legendary movie. we're honored to be a part of it to reimagine it. >> reporter: johnny castle. this is like the role of a lifetime. >> a hundred percent. it's a role, its actually a role that got me to start dancing watching patrick swayze. >> so, don't miss "dirty dancing" tonight at 8:00 on 6abc and have the time of your life. >> yuck, yuck. >> we'll be right back. >> one person injured when a tornado touched down 70 miles north of raleigh north carolina. the winds were so high on interstate 75, look, a tractor-trailer toppled onto a sedan. only minor injuries were reported. >> so frightening to see scenes like that, isn't it. >> yeah. >> thank god only minor injuries. let's take a look outside and show you our roads. it's a little bit wet on 422. here we are at oaks and we can see the headlights on eastbound as you're traveling towards king of prussia with 422 being one of the roads that are wetter than the others. some areas just a littl

the winner revealed tuesday night, the episode starts at 8:30, alicia vitarelli is in los angeles forhe award of the mirror ball trophy. >>> miley cyrus is one of the performers at the billboards music live. chris cornell will be remembered, he died suddenly after a concert last week. dragons will talk about how cornell influenced their sound. the billboard music awards begins at 8:00 p.m. >>> there's much more to come on "action news" sunday morning. what to do starting this morning to protect yourself an your family from cyber hackers. also ahead. >> reporter: it is that time of year again they are getting ready at the jersey shore for the start of the summer season, i'm nora muchanic coming up next, a look at what's happening. >> sky6 live hd taking a live look right now at camden. meteorologist chris sowers back next with the exclusive accuweather seven-day forecast, you can see the sun is shining right now. i try hard to get a great shape. this i can do, easily. benefiber® healthy shape is a clear, taste-free, 100% natural daily fiber... that's clinically proven to help me feel f

the winner will be revealed tuesday night, our alicia vitarelli is in los angeles for the awarding of ball trophy. her reports coming your way tonight at 11:00 p.m. >> the person with the best moves in the studio, chris sowers with the exclusive accuweather seven-day forecast. >> reporter: you must be talking about nydia. let's go live on sky6 live hd, temple university camera, not bad, blue skies more sunshine than we saw yesterday. temperatures on the cooler side we're dealing with the easterly breeze because of that the numbers are going to be quite a bit cooler than seasonal averages than what we were a couple of days ago when they were topping out in the 90s. radars are clear, we should see a decent amount of sunshine, we'll increase in clouds later on today. 70 degrees forecasted high, the normal 75 a good five degrees below average, 51 where we started out this morning. speaking of chilly numbers we were down in the low 40. quakertown 40 degrees, 8 degrees above freezing, two days ago you were around 91, 92. pottstown, you were down to 41, 42. now 45. malvern, 49. center city,

. >>> that will do it for "action news" at 4:00, for alicia vitarelli adam joseph and melissa magee i'mian taff. join me and sharrie williams for a full hour of "action news" at 10:00. >>> we continue to follow developing news out of delaware after a deadly helicopter crash in newcastle and the video that philadelphia police want you to see after a store was robbed by a man at knife point. >> and a race that could have national implications. >>> and a montana election br brewing in controversy. ♪ >>> "action news" delaware valley's leading news program. with jaime apody, meteorologist, cecily tynan, rick williams and monica malpass. >>> developing now officials are trying to figure out how a helicopter crashed in newcastle county. this morning the medical transport went down in a ditch killing the pilot and leaving a smokey scene behind. officials are making their way there to find out what went on. it happened at 11:15 at the 200 block of quigley boulevard in newcastle. sara bloomquist is live on the scene with the latest tonight. >> reporter: rick and monica, authorities confirm that

. >>> and live to hollywood for the backstage access to "dancing with the stars" and alicia vitarellifor meteorologist, adam joseph, cecily tynan, and the entire "action news" team i'm rick williams good night. >>> "action news" delaware valley's leading news program. with ducis rogers, meteorologist, cecily tynan, and jim gardner. >>> tuesday night the reward in the shooting of a 1-year-old boy. and the seating of jurors in the bill cosby trial. >>> but the big sorry is the city of manchester, england trying to hold themselves together after a terrorist attack. and britain has raised their terror alert to the highest level, critical. today thousands gathered to remember the 22 victims and the 59 people injured some with life-threatening injuries. this was it's scene after a suicide bomber detonated himself outside of the main part of the manchester arena where ariana grande just finished her concert. several seconds of silence was followed by panic and screams and many were children, the youngest 8 years old 12 of the wounded are under 16 and today they scoured red brick houses in th

here is what he told alicia vitarelli last night in l.a. >> he made dancing cool for every man on the >> it was not an option before and then you see him doing and you say wait a minute, you were not an actor that dances you are a dancer. it was everything. minds were blown. >> we know there is a lift? >> oh there say lift. >> there is a lift. >> all right both actors say dirty dancing is such a ledgery movie they are honored to be part of it. you can catch it tonight on 6 abc starting at 8:00. introducing fios gigabit connection. superfast internet at an incredible price. with speeds up to 940 megs. that's 20x faster than most people have. and, it's just $79.99 a month online for 1 year. and only $5 more per month for the second year. get fios gigabit connection for $79.99 with tv, hbo for 1 year and multi-room dvr service for 2 years. all with a 2-year agreement. switch now at fiosgigabit.com. pro-tip for making ribs: don't go it alone. get these great smoked ribs. thanks. sure. twenty minutes on the grill. and they're done. you think he cares if i smoke ribs for six hours? what? wh

and our own alicia vitarelli will be there for all the dancing fun.ports from hollywood continue at 6:00 and later on action news at 11:00. >> and finally a woman who bought a ring at a garage sale received an amazing surprise when she discovered it's worth nearly $500,000. she paid just 13 bucks for it. here's a look at the diamond she's been wearing since she picked up the ring back in the '80s. she had it appraised recently and discovered it's a genuine cushion shaped diamond set in a 19th century mount. it will be auctioned off at sotheby's next month. >> that's a pretty good investment. >> investigators are still trying to unravel a mysterious deadly fire. ahead what we've learned about the victim and the owner of this property. >>> and police arrest a man shown on surveillance attacking this man with a disability. >> also both sides of the cosby case are in pittsburgh to select jurors for next month's trial in montgomery county. that and much more coming up next at 6:00. for the entire action news team i'm wick williams, have a nice evening. goo

. >> that does it for "action news" at 4:00, for alicia vitarelli and adam joseph i'm brian taff. tonight and every night for a full hour of "action news" at 10:00 on phl 17. but first lets check in with cecily tynan live at the philadelphia zoo. >> reporter: hi sharrie and brian. make sure that adam is far away. i have a snake here. this is apollo a sun beam snake, if you look at the scales they are iridescent. it spends most of its time underground and adapted to digging and burrowing if you look at the head it looks like a shovel and it's really good at digging and from asia and i'm inside of the brand new wings of asia exhibit. they have some of the most beautiful birds if the world. coming up live from the philadelphia zoo. perfect weather for it. >> they is fearless. it's unbelievable. >> meantime adam is under the desk. "action news" at 5:00 coming up next. >>> "action news" delaware valley's leading news program. with jaime apody, meteorologist, cecily tynan, rick williams and monica malpass. >>> officialed say it all started with the report of a stolen car and ended with

ask me, terry goggans, >> ♪ >> "action news" continues with meteorologist adam joseph, alicia vitarelliilliams and brian taff. >> ♪ >> hello again. it is 4:30 and "action news" continues with freebies that can help you get in shape for summer. >> and first came jeans with windows for 90 bucks. then it was fake dirty denim for $425. >> i have both of those. >> rick has these but do you have this? it's nothing compared to these convertible jorts. how much the design will set youing. >> a florida couple says their sheriff's office humiliated them on social media by mocking their private struggle to have a baby when they called for help. >> we begin with a change of heart for one of philadelphia it's best known musicians. on wednesday the popular drummer for the roots canceled his performance at pennsbury high school's prom just days before the big dance. but that all changed this morning thanks in part tour a big social media push from the students. "action news" reporter bob brooks live outside the school in fairless hills to explain. bob. >> reporter: sharrie first i want to set the reco

aslee sha vitarelli, channel6 "action news." >> thank you, alicia. >> still to come, breast cancer expertse new advise for women on what to avoid doing and what to do to prevent it. and looking back on the life of moore, roger moore. >> i'm tracking weather into the holiday weekend. i'll timeout the rain and let you know when we'll see sunshine in the accuweather forecast. we have had one heat waive. how many hot days on the way? the answer in my summer out look. >> and ducis rogers highlights the phillies. that and m you'busted tail.rd. and impressed the boss. maybe, it's time to be your own. transform your career with strayer university's mba program today. let's get it, america. >> actor roger moore has died. his career spanned 70 years. he's best known for playing british spy jame james bond. he was the longest running until 1975. he died in switzerland following a brief bout with cancer. he was 89. >> a health check from cancer experts, drinking one alcoholic drink a day could raise your risk of breast cancer. sipping 10-grams of alcohol daily is associated with a 5% increase in preme