alicia vitarelli previews the new reality competition premiering tonight. >>> at least one person was injured when a car and trash truck collided in tillman treat. the driver is treated for multiple injuries but no word on a condition and still on clear what caused the collision. >>> it's our first look at the much anticipated senate gop health care plan in washington, they criticized the bill written behind closed doors. details now from the nation's capital. >> reporter: the big reveal the senate health care bill emerged. >> it's time to act because the obama care is a direct attack on the middle class. >> it establishes a -- and eliminates mandates requiring people to have coverage and provides $10 billion to help lower premiums. and gives more power to the states. another point of contention the rush to vote next week the health care of millions on the line. senators got their first look to overhaul obama care this morning. >> this is a bill to strip away health care benefits and protections that immediate it most in order to give a tax break to the folks that need it least. >> la

. >> i'm alicia vitarelli, coming up on on "action news" at noon, a woman is gunned down in camden countymorning. >>> a man's surprise attack by bullies went viral. gets a surprise, a happy one from strangers. >>> national weather service confirms this was a twister one of two in the garden state, we'll have the exclusive accuweather seven-day forecast and more next on "action news." , june 25, nydia han and gray are off, i'm alicia vitarelli, here's some of the stories we're following on "action news" this noon. it is day two for the cleanup from yesterday's fierce storms. >>> a mechanical issue forced a

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alicia vitarelli explains. >> reporter: a new castle police officer stopped a man and his son from fishinge battery park pier. >> it is my first time here. >> i don't get it why they made it illegal. >> reporter: robert thomas feels the same way, since he saw the new fishing signs on this fish are pier in battery park. he is trying to find out why. >> when they filed for their permits and lease agreement there's fishing allowed and sightseeing and other things. >> reporter: the lease he is talking about is between new castle and the delaware river resources. city council never intended this to be a fishing pier. it is understanding that the lease states what can be done on the pier, but does not dictate what has to be done. the police officer suggested that he go a mile south to the fishing beach in dobbinsville. people fish here you have to climb over rocks to do it. >> it's hard to get down. >> reporter: we asked bill what he thought about the ban on fishing from the pier. >> people paid to build this peer and hunting and fishing licenses may have been used to do that, percentages they h

. >> hello, again, rick williams and sarah bloomquist are off, i'm alicia vitarelli here's the stories we're working on "action news" at 12:30, a 12 member jury selected from the pittsburgh area is in the montgomery county courtroom for the start of the bill cosby sex assault trial. a prisoner who faked an illness in bucks county escaped and is on the run, but may have left the area. >>> gunfire rings out at an orlando industrial park and leaves several people done. >>> the sexual assault trial for bill cosby has begun. he is accused of a giving a temple university employee drugs and sexually assaulted her. vernon odem is live outside the courthouse in norristown with the latest. vernon. >> reporter: good afternoon, alicia, cosby's trial is indeed finally underway. dramatic opening statements this morning from the prosecution and the defense team dominated this opening session. after 18 months of pretrial hearings and legal maneuvers the

for alicia vitarelli, adam joseph, i'm brian taff.oin us tonight and every night for a full hour of "action news" at 10:00 on p h l 17. we have this. tough talk from james comey on capitol hill with president trump giving tough talk. >>> and the new rebuilt boardwalk while construction continues on the inlet. i'm new mexican update on what is happening in atlantic city. >> those stories and a look at the hot accuweather forecast coming our way next. >>> "action news" delaware valley's leading news program. with jaime apody, meteorologist, cecily tynan, rick williams and monica malpass. >>> i was fired in some way to change or the endeavor was to change the way the russian investigation was conducted that is a big deal. >> it was one of the most anticipated senate hearings in years. today former fbi director, james comey, took center stage on capitol hill to tell his side of the story and it was one of frustration and concern. working as one of the top intelligence officials under donald trump. it's thursday night and the big story on

. >>> back here the plymouth meeting mall is home to the lego land discovery center and our alicia vitarelli got a tour and brought along a tough customer for a true review. her daughter priscilla was there to build and check it out. >> inside of the plymouth meeting mall sits 33,000 feet of lego building fun. the choices are endless. >> we have 3 million bricks throughout the entire center. >> that is a lot of legos. lego friends and lego ninjas and lego blocks and lego earthquakes and lego philadelphia. >> this is mind blowing. >> one of my favorite parts, made of 1.5 million lego bricks. and see hall and the art museum steps with rocky doing his thing. >> around every turn it's incredible. and a lego version of boathouse row. >> you can push the button race the row eerowers. >> you can have your own regatta. >> we have the ultimate place for family interactivity. >> grab the seat on the imagination express. where you can ride along with your magic wand. high five. a modern playground centered on a time also tradition. it's built around creating anything real. >> a blank canvas, designed f

alicia vitarelli checked it out. >> reporter: the always interesting culinary experience from jose garcesrts in a candy shop. it's authentic japanese candy. we give them a treat in and out. >> reporter: a secret door leads to the restaurant. this is so fun, i do not feel like i'm in atlantic. the menu has sesame edem affirm affirm -- edemame. >>> an open kitchen serves as a performance area for the chefs as they roll fresh sushi. the bars features japanese whiskey and beer and a little sake. >> we have a great late night crowd. >> reporter: here we are in ecuador. >> with vintage style fans and elaborate program. every table is facing the beach. it is this is a small ecuadorian beach town. it's like a global experience for you. >> keep it traditional, at the same time modernizing a lot of place. >> reporter: fresh scallops, clams and muscles. these are simple south american treats. it's mar -- marinated pork belly. >> reporter: the trio is the iron chef's return to atlantic city after revel closed in 2014. he did not give up on atlantic city. >> no, not at all. >> reporter: cheers. >> ple

let check in with alicia vitarelli with a look ahead. >> reporter: coming untoday at 4:00, almost a year after an explosion in central park there is a renewed push to fine the suspect behind it. it's a story we are following for you here. and investigators hoping that tourists can help solve the crime that severely injured a teenager. and believe it or not the busy holiday is just a few days away and don't worry it's not too late to save on travel. easy tips coming up on what's the deal and something cool happening in philadelphia today. small and local businesses are hoping to make their dreams come true with a push and a pitch to be on shark tank. and we'll show you some of those auditions coming up at 4:00. i love to see the products and ideas and love when they come ♪ having a baby. caring for your parents. learning you have a condition. these are moments when people realize that where you get your medicine matters. and they look to us. cvs pharmacy. for advice. and ways to save money. plus, get up to fifty extrabucks each year just for filling prescriptions. switching is easy. we're

alicia vitarelli checked it out elwiper we'll show you all the fun coming up. he is a rapper that gives back, find out the promise that dr. drade to help out his home town. >>> "action news" at 12:30 continues with rick williams, sara bloomquist and meteorologist. david murphy. >> we are beginning this half hour with wait for a decision in the bill cosby trial in montgomery county. this morning on the fifth day of deliberations, the jury asked the judge for a definition of reasonable doubt. they are working for 40 hours since getting the case on monday. this is a live look from inside of the courthouse, we are told that bill cosby was brought back into the courtroom and we are daity's questions come a day after they told the judge they were deadlocked. almost 24 hours ago they were deadlocked and to go in and continue deliberating, and that is what they were doing. chad pradelli is live outside now with the latest. >> reporter: yes rick, certainly some developments here within the past 15 minutes, like you said the judge called cosby to go behind closed doors w

one star is in town she came to the station and alicia vitarelli talked with her this morning. >> whatreat. and what a special girl. she is a 15-year-old breakout star named isabella monier here for a photo-op at the comic-con at the pennsylvania convention center. she is greeting fans but stopped by first to chat about the film and her appearance here in philly -- >> want to stay and i want to fight them -- >> isabella toll me it was fun because of all the action. and the nostalgia, for us that grew up with the first generation of transformers like myself this film has more action and technology. this is her first feature film role and she felt right at home. >> michael bay likes the fact that i was a kid and wanted me to be a kid and i really appreciate that too. he was not trying to make me act older or look older he wanted me to be my age and that is cool. >> get ready for a new transformers, better explosions and more serious insane landmarks you have never seen in movies. you will really like this one. if you want to meet isabella, she is at wizard world today at 4:00, they recom

for david murphy, melissa magee, sara bloomquist and the entire "action news" team i'm alicia vitarelli have a great holiday weekend. >> announcer: today, it's hot outside, but we're keeping you cool with delicious grilled greats and summer plates. michael's teaming up with music sensation dj khaled, and they're mixing things up with a new twist on chicken that'll get the party started in a flash. then, carla's chilling out and serving up an ice cold sweet treat with a tropical twist. plus, we're rolling the dice and hitting the vegas strip with mario. the party starts right now on "the chew." ♪ [ cheers and applause ] >> thank you guys very much. good afternoon. wow, thank you. welcome to "the chew." you know, summer sure is flying by. i can't believe tomorrow's july.

let check in with alicia vitarelli with a look ahead. where is your phone? >> it's right here.fect segue to one of our big talkers, parents out there know how challenging it could be to get their kids to ditch those devices. that is why a new summer challenge has grabbed our attention. some are calling it a bribe. we'll tell you what one principal is promising her students if they can promise they are staying screen free for the next 11 tuesdays that means no screens tablets or tvs. >> you may call it wrong place right time. a cranky toddler that will not take a nap when they are suppose to. how this dad capitalized on this store's clever display. see you then sara. >> thank >>> david here now with a check of of of the accuweather forecast. >> what a refreshing start to the day. actually needed a little sweater. >> it was cool this morning and some needed an umbrella. as we scan the delaware and lehigh valleys we are mainly dry and showers off the coast at this point. and another cluster of thunderstorms developing and moving in on the poconos. that is it for now. we have sky 6

i'm alicia vitarelli.n the news a man reaches out of his window and opens fire on a philadelphia street. and new jersey's budget showdown could affect some holiday celebrations because a possible government shut down. but the big story is the investigation into a deadly case of road rage, police say that an 18-year-old girl was shot in the head by another driver before her vehicle crashed into chester county and the young victim died at the scene and police are on the hunt for her killer. we are live now in west goshen. katherine scott is live. >> reporter: meanwhile investigators are interests viewing witnesses and searching for more surveillance footage as they continue to try to track down the driver ain $5,000 reward is offered by crime stoppers in this case. the search is on for the man in the faded red pickup truck that shot and killed bianca roberson in an apparent case of road rage. >> how you can shoot this person and just drive away. >> she graduated from west town and bound for college in florid

here's alicia vitarelli live in the newsroom with a look ahead. >> reporter: coming up on big talkerss a big tisk tisk for beyounce's dad who spilled the beans on her twins on twitter. >>> while many dream having summer off, some teachers like to earn extra cash. a4 we'll show teachers how to make money when school is out. >>> why a denver area father wants to make it illegal to sell phones to or for children under the age of 1. we'll see you at 4:00 p.m. don't forget to take us on the go by downloading the free app. >> thanks alicia. we'll check the exclusive accuweather seven-day forecast when we come right back. that would be devastating. i had to learn all i could to help protect myself. once i got the facts, my doctor and i chose xarelto®. xarelto®... to help keep me protected. once-daily xarelto®, a latest-generation blood thinner... ...significantly lowers the risk of stroke in people with afib not caused by a heart valve problem. it has similar effectiveness to warfarin. xarelto® works differently. warfarin interferes with at least 6 blood-clotting factors. xarelto® is selecti

here is alicia vitarelli live in the newsroom with a preview. >> it is thursday and that means it's time to head down to the shore. meteorologist, melissa magee, lucky gal is heading to the ocean city boardwalk and will have live reports today at 4:00. great day to be outside and in that sun. >>> and in today's show from bay watch to pirates of the caribbean recent releases are not the blockbusters they thought, and why it's not their fault. why they blame a popular website for bombing at the box office. >> and a fan asked the mets mascot baseball face for a high five and he gave him the one finger salute and now mr. met is mr. unemployed. we have the details in big talkers, take us with you on the go. watch our newscast streaming live on your smart phone or tablet. >> you knew what i meant. >> yes, i did. >>> we'll check the forecast with karen rogers when we return. stay with us. perfect dasure is.game huh? i don't know about you gus, but i think a foul ball's coming our way. i'm ready! (crack of the bat, crowd cheers) whoa! almost had it! maybe next time. what about this time? pay me!

. >> ♪♪ >> "action news" continues with meteorologist adam joseph, alicia vitarelli sharrie williams> hello again. 4:30 and "action news" continues with a riddle. what do taco bell pets and summer hair styles have in common? they're things you can get for free but only if you stay tuned. >> so you'll want to do that. plus, we have one demand but she had another. >> (bleep). >> well, that's right. instead of handing over cash to a would be robber an ohio subway restaurant worker handed over some employment advice. hear why she challenged him coming up. >> and if you've ever wondered if you might one day lose your job to a robot, wonder no more. there's a web site for that. how the technology predicts whether your occupation is at risk straight ahead. >> but we begin with graduation frustration in the first state. this was the scene in the university of delaware last night as hundreds of william penn high school students accepted their diplomas but this was the scene outside. many family members and friends locked out of that ceremony. of course missing their loved ones big moment. "ac

lets check in with alicia vitarelli with a look ahead. >> reporter: it's a gorgeous day out there and a perfect one to be down at the shore and that is what we are doing today. we are live in ocean city for you this morning. with a new program aimed at keeping swimmers safe and some other stories today at 4:00, if you decide to spend a summer weekend at home you may want to tackle the projects you are putting off in today's what's the deal we have great ideas to help organize your home while helping those in need at the same time. love that. and pizza, and the beach. two things that go hand in hand especially when you head down the shore this morning. but one restaurant is making bathing suits out of those famous ingredients, how does it work and how does it stay on? and how does it look? so many questions in big fios is not cable. we're a 100% fiber optic network. now with our new fios gigabit connection, you get amazing download speeds up to 940 megs. it's 20 times faster than most people have. you get more speed that allows you to do more of the things you love. like binge watching

alicia vitarelli is here with a look ahead. >> reporter: from brewery tours to museum outings, beatingummer boredom does not have to cost a lot. we'll rundown the free or cheap ways to entertain the entire family. coming up in what's the deal. and in today's show, did you know the way you move your computer mouse reveals whether or not you are lying. scientists explain how and why the research may one day be used for. >> and it's big question in big talkers today. i want you guys to answer. how do you pronounce this candy both words. an informal poll now on my facebook page. >> reese's pieces. but there is a trick there because the guy -- >> don't give away the answer. it's a big debate strongly different pronounceations. we'll show you how you really say it and break down the poll coming up at 4:30. >> either way it's delicious. thank you. >>> accuweather is coming up we'll be right back. to get the stickier air. future tracker 6 shows you we are not out of the woods in terms of precipitation. later this afternoon at 3:00, 4:00, a chance that the northern and western suburbs are picki

here is alicia vitarelli live in the newsroom with a preview. >> happy freebie friday rick.coming up today what do taco bell and pets and summer hair styles have in common? all things you can get for free but tune in today at 4:00 to find out how. and have you ever wondered one day you may lose your job to a robot. wonder no more, we'll show you how the technology predictions if your occupation is at risk. including mine and yours rick. you don't want to miss that, take us with you on the go, watch our newscast streaming live on the smart phone or tablet. >> a robot one of these days with this tie on. you never know. >> thank you alicia. quick break and accuweather when we come right back. >>> meteorologist, melissa magee is back with a closer look at a hot and humid forecast coming up. >> yes, coming up especially the second half of the weekend. right now owe not bad and plenty of sunshine. here is what is going on with stormtracker 6 live double scan you can see we are dry and no issues with precipitation, outside we go. chopper 6 hd high above the skies there in center ci

. >> alicia vitarelli is live in the preview of today at 4:00. >> reporter: it is thursday than means time to head down to the shore and what a beautiful day for it, meteorologist, melissa magee, joins us with live updates from tuckerton starting today at 4:00. and in today's show we know that mom shaming is real. anymore can tell you that. but new research is shedding light on how bad the problem it, how many women have been criticized for their parenting skills, we'll break down who is shaming them and why. and if you buy a bike helmet -- you are safe but that is not the case, what to know to make sure that helmet protects you and your family. i'll see i in the next half hour to see how abc is helping to craft the next boy band rick. >> i used to be in a boy band a long time ago. we'll talk about that. >> stay studented toer that video. >> video? >> accuweather is coming up. she's nationally recognized for her compassion and care. he spent decades fighting to give families a second chance. but to help others, they first had to protect themselves. i have afib. even for a nurse, it's

for sharrie williams alicia vitarelli adam joseph cecily tynan i'm brian taff. and ducis rodgers tonight and every night for a full hour of "action news" at 10:00 on phl17. >> there is much more to come in the next half hour of "action news." that of course "action news" at 5:00 chaos in chester. police in delaware county are investigating four separate shootings in as many hours including one that killed a.m. child as he was walking to school. >>> plus. >> about 600 abandoned houses have been demolished in camden over the last several years. now it's time to focus on commercial buildings. i'm nora muchanic. i'll have that story coming up next. >> and new at 5:00 the reward one allentown family is offering up to track down a lost but very treasured stuffed animal. details on that and much more when "action news" at 5:00 joins us next. >> ♪ >> "action news." delaware valley's leading news program. with jaime apody, meteorologist cecily tynan, rick williams and monica malpass. >> ♪ >> everybody was rushing, cars pulling up, running up there, you know, for their ki

for melissa magee, david murphy, alicia vitarelli i'm rick williams have a nice afternoon. ♪ >> announcer're kicking off the weekend in a delicious way with an hour of all american party plates. i'm teaming up with the fabulous laura prepon to make a tasty new take on a cookout classic. then, clinton's got simple tips to turn one ingredient into two delicious dishes. plus, michael's baking up an apple pie with a cheesy twist. it's time for party greats and perfect plates, right now on "the chew." [ cheers and applause ] ♪ >>> hey, everybody. hello, welcome to "the chew." thank you very much. >> wow. >> thanks, everybody. i've got a question for you. what do george washington, corn

for sharrie williams alicia vitarelli and adam joseph i i'm brian taff. with sharrie adam and ducis rodgers tonight and every night for a full hour of "action news" at 10:00 on phl17. >> "action news" continues next at 5:00. new details in the fight to implement president trump's travel ban. the ruling from the supreme court today that has the white house declaring victory. >> the estimate of damage from the jersey shore today after a devastating and fast moving fire ripped through several homes over the weekend and how nintendo is turning back the clock to create the toy of the future and a gift that might be topping plenty of holiday >> ♪ "action news." delaware valley's leading news program. with jaime apody, meteorologist cecily tynan, rick williams and monica malpass. >> ♪ >> it is a new twist in the legal fight over president trump's travel ban but tonight, a decision that the white house is hailing as a victory rather than setback. the u.s. supreme court now says it will allow a modified version of the president's immigration plan to take effect. >

millimeter alicia vitarelli and adam joseph i'm brian taff.join me along with sharrie adam and ducis rodgers tonight and every night for a full hour of "action news" at 10:00 on phl 17. >> but first "action news" continues next at 5:00 with developing news of course we're getting a better idea of the man police in chester county are looking for at this hour in connection with that deadly road rage shooting. >>> also developing in new york, chaos had a hospital in the bronx after a man pulled a rifle from underneath his lab coat and opened fire. >> and new at 5:00 on health check the fitness class that is helping people at risk for bone density loss stay healthy. those stories plus another look at your holiday life. intelligent technology can help protect it. the all-new audi q5 is here. >> ♪ >> "action news." delaware valley's leading news program. with jaime apody, meteorologist cecily tynan, rick williams and monica malpass. >> ♪ >> developing news. police in chester county are looking for this man in connection with the deadly road rage sho

alicia vitarelli in the newsroom with a preview. >> you know what? peanut gallery is laughing out here. it's pretty funny. lets take that show on the road. a texas mom drops her daughter off at college and ends up picking up some pretty hot coeds, and we'll show you the pictures that twitter is having a field day with. and on average americans spend on average hundred each month on their cable bill but nydia han has a way to spend a little less and boost your internet signal. and a diy disaster, a man thought he was making life easier by using an alarm clock with home renovations and why he made his life a whole lot noisier. an alarm for the past 13 years. we'll see you guys at 4:00. >> thank you. >>> we'll check accuweather when "action news" comes right back. she's nationally recognized for her compassion and care. he spent decades fighting to give families a second chance. but to help others, they first had to protect themselves. i have afib. even for a nurse, it's complicated... and it puts me at higher risk of stroke. that would be devastating.

. >>> here is alicia vitarelli with a preview of 4:00. >> happy freebie friday, everybody in what's theng 100% free. you don't want to miss this episode coming up today. and today's show a frightening video shows a car seat and toddler flying out of the moving suv. the boy is okay even running into the arms of a stranger and that mother is facing charges we'll tell you how it happened at 4:00. >>> in big talkers the latest trend taking over social media and the latest spot that people are getting inked. we'll show you how this new tattoo craze is causing some to cringe and others to be inspired. take us with you on the go, watch our newscast streaming live on the smart phone or tablet. >> thank you. >>> well take a quick break accuweather when we come right back. addiction is a disease. don't suffer. don't wait. help is within reach. call 844 reach nj or go to reachnj.gov the road to recovery starts now. >>> the best of the best local high school baseball players are facing off today at the citizens bank park. the semi finals for the carpenter cup. the teams advance tomorrow morning. fo

. >> and comey revealed alicia vitarelli his firing he tried to prompt the appointment of a special council by giving a memo about trump to a friend of his to release to a reporter. this is my recollection records as a private citizen i felt free to share that. >> and comey was asked what many have wondered. why he never told the president it was inappropriate to discuss the russian investigation. >> maybe if i was stronger i would have. i was so stunned by the conversation that i just took it in. >> and as for trump's suggestion that there are recordings of their conversations -- >> lordy i hope there are tapes. >> comey said he declined to say publically that president trump was not a target of the investigation because he would have in his words a duty to correct that if it changed. and they said earlier today that president trump did watch some of the testimony but spent most of his day concerned with other matters. i'm sara bloomquist, channel 6 "action news." >> sara thank you. of course president trump did not directly respond to the comey testimony. but speaking at a faith and freed

for david murphy, rick williams, sarah bloomquist, and the entire "action news" team, i'm alicia vitarelliou at 4:00 p.m. ♪ >> announcer: today, get ready to treat yourself because we're bringing you an hour of home-sweet-homemade bites. carla's baking up a batch of goodness with the fabulous loretta devine. then mario's in kitchen with country legend trisha yearwood, who's showing us one of her favorite recipes. plus, michael and clinton are "bro-ing" out and whipping up a spreadable sensation that'll have you shouting that's my jam. it's time to indulge because "the chew" starts right now. ♪ [ cheers and applause ] >>> thank you. good afternoon. welcome to "the chew." all right, i've got some questions for you, audience. does the smell of mom's fresh baked cookies send you into a nostalgic tailspin? >> yes.

it's a move that could help their owners in emergency situations alicia vitarelli. they are testing a dog-friendly touch screen that works like a telephone. dogs can tap a color pattern to dial 911. the buttons appear in blue and yellow because dog vision is similar to being red green color blind. people with certain medical conditions, the technology could be a lifesaver. cs ever. in the state that invented the american vacation... a legendary adventure awaits. heroes will rise. bonds will be forged. and memories will be made to last a lifetime. new york state. it's all here. it's only here. plan your summer trip at iloveny.com for some, it's a distance. for some, it's a time. for some, it's a point. a pose. moving a bunch of heavy stuff. and doing...whatever this is. and for some, it's 8 hours of high-performance sleep. with beautyrest's innovations and technology, sleep performance is the new performance. we take some unexpected extra steps to raise healthy chickens with no antibiotics ever. for example, thyme. it's part of our 100% veggie diet and helps support

community partnership which helps schools bring healthier lunches to kids action news anchor alicia vitarellihe mc and jimmy kimmel live next on six followed by night line and casey afflack and music from lindsey l action news continues at 4:30 with matt o'donnell, tamela edwards, karen rogers, dave murphy and from ducis rodgers, adam joseph, cecily tynan, the entire action news team i'm jim gardner have a good night to you. ♪

community partnership which helps schools bring healthier lunches to kids action news anchor alicia vitarelli and jimmy kimmel live next on six followed by night line and casey afflack and music from lindsey l action news continues at 4:30 with matt o'donnell, tamela edwards, karen rogers, dave murphy and from ducis rodgers, adam joseph, cecily tynan, the entire action news team i'm jim gardner have a good night to you. ♪ i'm mick david from portillo's in chicago. tonight we have casey affleck, allison tolman and comedian chris charpentier. our famous portillo's lemon cake. come on down and get a slice right after we start the show! "jimmy kimmel live"! tonight, casey affleck. from "downward dog," allison tolman. and comedian chris charpentier. and now, for the time being, here's jimmy kimmel! ♪ [ cheers and applause ] >> jimmy: welcome. that's very nice. hi. i'm jimmy. i'

. >> i'm alicia vitarelli. >> and i'm karen rogers. >> saturday/tonight on fyi philly. >> i never thought cheese on a hotdog! >> it's our annual down the shore special. >> and it's packed with things to do by the sea! >> right on the water! >> from dining destinations with a view. >> it's beautiful! >> to new spots from iron chef jose garces. >> and the quintessential summer fare. >> it's hot in here! >> plus, a greenhouse where salt mined from the ocean seasons your seafood. >> and a place for the dogs to hang. >> hi, everyone and welcome to our annual fyi philly shore special. >> we are on the beach in wildwood crest just named by tripadvisor as the best summer vacation destination in the entire country! >> and ocean city was number 2! >> how about that!? >> rain or shine a day at the beach is always a good day. >> absolutely if for no other reason then views like this.

. >> reporter: for channel 6 "action news" i'm alicia vitarelli.that >> 9 are -- 9:55 a.m., a final check of the forecast. you've been busy in the weather department. >> reporter: we look forward to a calmer afternoon. folks are enjoying sunshine. 90 degrees is the forecasted high. open the windows overnight tonight let the cooler drier air in 84 tomorrow. monday, tuesday, wednesday, temperatures around 80 to 82. really nice stuff on the way. >>> a california woman may never trust one of her dog's toys again after a frightening experience. cameras show her getting out of the backyard hot tub as she ran indoors, roscoe stopped to pick up a rope toy. no rope, a baby rattlesnake. the woman panicked throwing the stake to the ground running away. experts say baby rattlers are more dangerous than adults, they cannot control theirenom. >>> some say the pet in this story is down right creepy or super cute. you be the judge. this is reah the naked birdie, the bald love bird is becoming the internet's new darling with hundreds of thousands of followers who s

that does it for "action news" at 4:00, for alicia vitarelli and brian taff, join me tonight and everyht for a full hour of "action news" at 10:00 on phl 17. next at 5:00 cecily tynan is live at the philadelphia zoo. >> hi brian and sharrie. i have what is not the most cuddly animal but really interesting, this is the madagascar hissing cockroach only found on the island of madagascar, they are call that because they have opening in their abdomen if they feel threatened they can blow air out and it creates a hiss. the males have horns and they are important for the forest floor because they eat decays plants and fruit and decaying animal carcasses. and we have cool animals here including mere cats. >>> "action news" delaware valley's leading news program. with jaime apody, meteorologist, cecily tynan, rick williams and monica malpass. >>> an early act of heroism is caught on camera. wednesday night and the big story on "action news" is the robbery take down in camden county. gray hall spoke to that man who is now hailed a hero tonight live at the scene in sickl sicklervil sicklerville.

alicia vitarelli is here with that part of the story. >> reporter: yes from politicians inside of thebeltway to americans watching from the outside some viewed today's testimony as much see tv. many people made the hearings a social event and it seems that almost every moment played out on social media. social media is billing it washington's super bowl and both sides took to twitter with real time power plays and they tweeted when the fbi director can't trust the president to tell the truth how can the american people and if comey truly felt uncomfortable why not raise a red flag the first time? and interest in american politics is peaking judging by the crowds at watch parties in the country. >> it's mostly just people yelling out the comey bowl. >> like a sporting match. today's testimony from fired fbi director james comey drew record crowds at bars like this one in los angeles that opened the door to a packed house. >> a full house that is rad for 8:00 in the morning. >> this bar in houston printed special menus, comey versus trump. a drink of the day. >> i'm not at liberty to ta

for sharrie williams, alicia vitarelli and adam joseph i'm brian taff. >> coming up next at 5:00, cecilyve at the philadelphia zoo. >> reporter: hi sharrie. we are talking about warm weather animals that is probe with today's weather. danny is holding the african millepied. they tend to bite because they have pinchers they are interesting they live on the forest floor in africa and eat the plant materials and have thousands of legs, 256 pairs but it changes when they hold they can lose legs and add legs, when they feel threatened they curl up in a tight ball or excrete an irritating liquid. we are starting small and getting large i'll be up close and personal with ronny the white rhino at the philadelphia zoo and talk about comfortable weather tomorrow. coming up. back to you guys. >> all right busy day there. >> i saw a caterpillar in my base many and picked it up and thought i was brave. >>> "action news" delaware valley's leading news program. with jaime apody, meteorologist, cecily tynan, rick williams and monica malpass. >>> we heard a loud noise sounded like a construction site lik

contaminated gas tha >>> "action news" continues with meteorologist, adam joseph, brian taff and alicia vitarelli>>> "action news" continues for the search for two robbers that shot a man at a home invasion at a local apartment complex. >> find out how an alert citizen helps new jersey police get this fugitive. >> and what one principal is promising her students for staying screen free this summer. >> an update for the story we brought you on friday. the revelation that drivers fill their cars with contaminated gas in bucks county. a result of this levitt town shell station and now they are helping the customers pay for the costly damage. walter perez spoke to a vehicle owner and joins us now with an update. >> reporter: hi brian. i want to say one thing. the tainted gasoline has been removed and replaced with regular gasoline and perfectly safe to come and buy gasoline at this time. we have confirmed last week for a period of time some of the gasoline was tainted and sold to some customers creating real problems for the customers. >> it was last week when dave shilling of levitt town says his fa

'm alicia vitarelli and i'm karen rogers...tonight on fyi philly i never thought to put mac n cheese on a hotdog! it's our annual down the shore special. and it's packed with things to do by the sea! right on the water! from dining destinations with a view... it's beautiful! to new spots from iron chef jose garces... and the quintessential summer fare.... it's hot in here! plus, a greenhouse where salt mined from the ocean seasons your seafood and a place for the dogs to hang. hi everyone and welcome to our annual fyi philly shore special we are on the beach in wildwood crest...just named by tripadvisor as the best summer vacation destination in the entire country! and ocean city was number 2! how about that!? rain or shine... a day at the beach is always a good day. absolutely...if for no other reason...then views like this so we start out with some d.

. >>> that will do it for "action news" at 4:00, for brian taff, rick williams, alicia vitarelli andjoseph i'm sharrie williams join me along with brian adam and ducis rogers tonight and every night for a full hour of "action news" at 10:00 on p h l 17. >> "action news" at 5:00 is coming up next it takes a lot of people to make a good school day. miss hoffman gets us there safe every time. mrs. migliaccio teaches us all about fractions - and haikus - and the erie canal! miss reeves makes us sound amazing. and miss santoro always takes time to see how we're doing. miss simpkins keeps our school looking great. recess wouldn't be recess without miss basile. and mrs. mccarthy always has tons of good books to read. which makes for a pretty good day at school. ♪ >>> "action news" delaware valley's leading news program. with jaime apody, meteorologist, cecily tynan, rick williams and monica malpass. >>> deadlocked. that is how the jury in the bill cosby trial described them simone legr selves today to a judge and now back at work. after the judge told them to get back to the drawing board.

." >> that will do it for "action news" at 4:00, for adam joseph and alicia vitarelli i'm brian taff.oin me tonight and every night for a full hour of "action news" at 10:00 on phl 17. channel 6 "action news" continues with breaking news. right now belgium police are swarming the country's biggest train station after explosions were heard there. we are following developments by the minute overseas. >>> and bucks county part of a train retailed in sellersville and officials are telling everyone to stay away from the scene. 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. >>> tuesday night the big story is breaking news from oxville, bucks county. take a look chopper 6 hd over the scene of the 8700 block of easton road that is where pennsylvania state police say they have discovered explosives near this home. now the explosives are described as of a chemical nature. the bomb squad and hazmat teams have been requested. >>> we are following two other breaking news stories at t

. >>> "action news" continues with meteorologist, adam joseph, alicia vitarelli, sharrie williams and>> hello again 4:30 now and "action news" continues with new details about a murdered disabled marine corps veteran. a stranger broke into their homes and threatened their lives after the shooting. >>> and a cable heats up beneath a manhole. >> and developing news today philadelphia's former da, seth williams, is district attorney no more. he plead guilty to a single count accepting a prescribe. bringing to an end the trial and his political career and his freedom. still it's enough to put him behind bars for five years. >> it came after 29 corruption counts, he is accused of accepting thousands in gifts and vacations and misspending money from his own campaign fund. moments after the deal was announced. the once promising da was handcuffed and led away. he is behind bars until he is formerly sentenced in october. jim kenney said quote, i wish he had done it much much sooner but glad for the employees of the da's office now we can move on to a new chapter. >>> from the days of the absc

control and wound up goes through a >>> "action news" continues with meteorologist, adam joseph, alicia vitarellisharrie williams and brian taff. hello again 4:30 and "action news" continues with a new details about a supreme court decision earlier this week a look ahead as parts of president trump's controversial travel ban is set to take effect in the matter of hours. >>> and a new instagram craze called wearable watermelon. >> but first police are trying to find a vandal that sprayed offensive graffiti on walls of houses in philadelphia. residents woke to the mess and spent the morning trying to clean it all up. walter perez is live at the scene with the latest on the investigation. >> reporter: hey guys, you can see here the city wasted no time removing the graffiti with power washers earlier this morning. while the images are gone but the investigation is underway including the department of homeland security. >> that upset me. because what are they doing how safe am i and what the reason for this. >> that is charlie's reaction to this after his home was targeted spray painting vandal. he wa

. >> that will do it for "action news" at 4:00 for sharrie williams and alicia vitarelli and adam josephf. join me tonight and every night for a full hour of "action news" at 10:00 on phl 17. >>> first "action news" continues next at 5:00. new developments on bill cosby's sexual assault case what the judge says about the privacy of jurors that are deadlocked on a decision. and what police say about a woman found dead in a swimming pool behind her home. and state of emergency on the gulf coast. how residents in the southeast are preparing for the worst as tropical storm cindy continues to churn toward land. those stories and more next at 5:00. it takes a lot of people to make a good school day. miss hoffman gets us there safe every time. mrs. migliaccio teaches us all about fractions - and haikus - and the erie canal! miss reeves makes us sound amazing. and miss santoro always takes time to see how we're doing. miss simpkins keeps our school looking great. recess wouldn't be recess without miss basile. and mrs. mccarthy always has tons of good books to read. which makes for a pretty good

for sharrie williams, alicia vitarelli and adam joseph i'm brian taff.harrie tonight and every night for a full hour of "action news" at 10:00 on phl 17. >> but first "action news" continues next at 5:00. new details after a repo mishap. what we learn about a mother who left her 7-year-old alone in a van that was later repossessed. >> and it's draft day for the sixers? >> philadelphia will make the number one pick tonight. >>> and a milestone for katy perry the mark she hit that put her in the record book. and how the tropical storm will impact our weather the next few days. >>> "action news" delaware valley's leading news program. with jaime apody, meteorologist, cecily tynan, rick williams and monica malpass. >>> right now police are trying to sort out a repo mishap it all started with a routine repossession of this van in philadelphia. but block as way police made an unexpected discovery inside a little girl in the backseat and thousand that girls mother could be facing charges. >> the big story on "action news" is the investigation into why a 7-year-

. >>> that's going to do it for "action news" at 4:00 now for brian taff alicia vitarelli and adam joseph me along with brian, adam and ducis rodgers tonight and every night for a full hour of "action news" at 10:00 on phl17. >> but first coming up next on "action news" at 5:00 tonight local drivers may have filled their vehicles with contaminated gas. we've got more on the problem found at a gas station in bucks county. the latest developments from the corruption trial of philadelphia d.a. seth williams. details on the testimony of a key government witness. >> and senate republicans are trying to win support for their new healthcare proposal. tonight we break down who would be affected most if the controversial bill indeed passes. >>> those stories and much more coming up next at 5:00. >> rick williams and monica malpass. >> ♪ >> the skies are calm for now but fast moving storms are closing in. we can see drenching downpours thanks to the aftermath of a tropical storm. it is friday night. monica is off, sharrie williams is joining us and the big story on "action news" is the potential fo

so for monica malpass, sharrie williams, alicia vitarelli, adam joseph, melissa magee, i'm brian taffwith sharrie and ducis rodgers tonight and every night for a full hour of "action news" at 10:00 on phl17. >>> first, a look at some of the stories coming up at 5:00. we'll be live in montgomery county as the sexual assault trial of comedian bill cosby moves closer to the jury. >> and city officials in philadelphia try to crack down on aggressive panhandling. they say it's fueling the opioid crisis. >>> and some ordinary trentonians boost community pride and involvement. >>> all that and much more on the hot accuweather forecast. when "action news at 5" joins you next. you invest in yourself... now invest in your profile. diminish the double chin with kybella. kybella is the only injectable treatment for adults that permanently destroys fat cells under the chin... to reduce moderate to severe fullness, for a gradually improved chin profile. don't receive kybella if you have an infection in the treatment area. kybella can cause nerve injury in the jaw resulting in an uneven smile or fac

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. >> that will do it for "action news" at 4:00 for sharrie williams alicia vitarelli and adam josephery night for a full hour of "action news" at 10:00 on phl 17. >> ♪ >> "action news" at 5:00 is coming up next. >> ♪ ostriches don't really stick their heads in the sand. a peanut is not a nut. and a real john deere is actually real affordable. you learn something new every day. the surprisingly affordable john deere e series tractors. now you can own america's tractor for just 99 dollars a month. learn more at your john deere dealer. >> ♪ >> "action news." delaware valley's leading news program. with jaime apody, meteorologist cecily tynan, rick williams and monica malpass. >> ♪ >> monday night, the big story on "action news" is breaking news. a 16-inch cement water man break sent water gushing into backyards and onto streets in montgomery county. take a look at that. "action news" reporter walter perez is on the scene for us. he had an update and he'll be live with that in just a few minutes. >> in the meantime, it's been nearly 18 months since comedian bill cosby was charged with mu

. >>> that will do it for "action news" at 4:00 for sharrie williams alicia vitarelli and adam josephalong with sharrie adam and ducis rodgers tonight and every night for a full hour of "action news" at 10:00 on phl17. >> but first coming up next at 5:00, new details about this weekend's deadly shooting outside of a center city nightclub that left more than a dozen shell casings scattered across the sidewalk. >> and of course we're continuing to track the storms moving into our region right now. team coverage continues next at 5:00 tonight. >> ♪ >> ♪ >> looking live at double scan radar and right now we're tracking a line of storms moving into our area. now going live outside, sky6 hd looking at the center city skyline or at least we're trying to tonight. the system has already sparked weather watches and warnings to our west and we're monitoring any damage the storms may cause. >> take a look right now at the video shot by chopper6 less than 90 minutes ago as the storms started rolling in. of course we're keeping an eye on the dark skies as the storms make their way through our area.