"action news" reporter erin o'hearn has details in tonight's special report. >> reporter: it is ofteneferred to ascot age cheese and diet and exercise are ineffective in getting rid of unsightly cellulite but a new procedure is showing big promise in bringing back, the short, shorts. >> i absolutely hate it. >> reporter: easy to hate and hard to get rid of. alyssa arsenal is only 24 years old but started noticing her cellulite when she was in high school. >> it bothers me a lot in the summertime with short shorts or bathing suit or something like that. >> reporter: when changes to diet and exercise fail a friend told her about this idea. >> it is a great idea, it is a minimum recovery time not invasive. it sounded perfect. >> reporter: yes. which ones linear and not. >> reporter: procedure is designed to smooth out bumpy cellulite when doctor kevin cross of cross plastic surgery in center city says isn't caused by fattah loan but thin band of tissue that full down on the skin line buttons on the mattress. it doesn't discriminate based on weight. eighty-five to 90 percent of women have

i'm erin o'hearn, channel 6 "action news." >>> david is back with the accuweather forecast.heat and boy we are going to get it. >> we'll get heat and humidity. stormtracker 6 live double scan shows you right now we are dry and fairly comfortable as long as you like the 80s because the humidity is on the lower side today. as we take a look outside the action cam and nice roses out there in fairmount park and they love the sun and warm weather, this is just the about the time of year that the roses begin to pop out. if you have them in your garden you'll get the full first blush. sunny and warm and that is the first highlight we have for you, and then we talk about thursday getting more humid and by friday we would consider hot and on the humid side. temperature is 82 degrees, a little cool drink before you head out and keep one with you. winds out of the west at 8 miles per hour today. as we take a look at satellite, we see high, thin cloud cover popping in and that is as bad as it is going to get. you'll get plenty of sunshine today and noveling cloud features to hinder that

"action news" reporter erin o'hearn shows us a groundbreaking procedure that is used for humans but nowis being used to save man's best friend. >> reporter: almost anyone in law enforcement will tell you how valuable canines are. they not only protect their handlers from unknown threats but are extremely loyal partners. however, the intense training they can junld go may cause detrimental injuries that can disqualify them from the force. but now there is a new procedure that may not only save the canine's career but her quality of life. >> just a touch. >> that is -- >> reporter: stem cell treatment has been successful treating the human population for diseases like cancer and ms. now it is showing great promise helping dogs with everything from degenerative conditions to ligament injuries. like the one kimer was diagnosed with. in the middle of training to be part of the police force which cost up to $26,000, her owner, new jersey police patrolman e.j. parker, noticed something wasn't right. >> you a fi das after she had a light limp. >> reporter: a vet visit resulted in a diagnosis of

gv i'm erin o'hearn. and i'm karen rogers .. . saturday/tonight on fyi philly.n philly's signature sandwich to raise money for charity. swaddle your baby in a blanket to help families with sick children. and give your car a waterless wash for countries in need. it's our fyi give back special..a celebration of businesses that do just that. and we're getting in the game.giving away a trip that's out of this world hi everyone and welcome to fyi philly. we are at saxbys coffee at 23rd and chestnut streets. saxbys is a company whose mission statement is make life better. they could do that with just their coffee alone, but they're taking it a step further they are hosting the first ever lemon bash here at their corporate headquarters.this is n philadelphia. philadelphia is our home

. >> and i'm erin o'hearn.y/tonight on fyi philly. >> we're getting ready for dad's day with some grill tips from a master chef. >> and a master tailor who will outfit your father in style. >> talk about a great gift. we're giving away a luxury resort vacation! >> and for golf lovers, a pga tournament is coming to philly. >> hi everyone and happy memorial day weekend! we're at the devon horse show and country fair. >> it's the oldest and largest outdoor multi-breed competition in the united states. >> we're going to tell you all about it in just a bit, but first we are getting ready for father's day. >> it's just a few weeks away and step one, fire up that backyard grill for another season. >> for that, we got some expert tips from a center city chef. >> father's day is coming up and that means, of course, meat.

. >> i'm erin o'hearn. >> and i'm melissa magee.y/tonight on fyi philly. >> may means the opening of outdoor eateries. >> we sample some new options. >> we love it. >> we'll take you inside the new animal kingdom at night and we're giving away a family vacation! >> look that's garlic. >> we get some tips on spring planting. >> take you to a showroom for local designers. >> never met a meatball i didn't like. >> and dive into philadelphia magazine's list of best meatballs. >> hi everyone and welcome to fyi philly. >> we are at morgan's pier on columbus boulevard. >> and what a gorgeous view of the delaware river and the ben franklin bridge. >> it is the picture perfect place to relax and grab a cocktail and a bite to eat. >> and as the weather turns warmer, this is just one of the spots you can hit when you're itching to get outside and enjoy. >> morgan's pier is a summertime staple and this year jim burke takes the reins

erin o'hearn has the story. >> this is a conversation we are having in education as a whole. >> how to children with 21st century skills. they had a meeting of the minds with the philadelphia school district and others that takes place with this ground breaking after school program. not learning to read sheet music or for aspiring musicians. >> i want to create the programs so students know how to be creative and a business owner with entrepreneur ship intellectual property. >> they started it two years ago and the classes run for several months and include technology and lessons on other areas of the arts. and sessions with industry professionals. frank matcho says this will have a cultural influence on students. >> students come in with no interest of taking out their ear phones, a program like this gives us the opportunities to engage more kids but to align it with the school district and 100% of graduation. >> the r&b group full force is engaging on sessions with students. >> bringing this opportunity to the kids nothing can compare to this. i wanted to align immediately. >> the pr

here is erin o'hearn with a preview. >> reporter: diet and exercise weapon fix it but a break throughice may treat a once untreatable problem. >> this could let women avoid the recurrence of cellulite for decades. >> it could give women the freedom to wear the short shorts. >>> for cecily tynan and ducis rogers i'm jim gardner, we hope you'll join us for "action news" at 11:00. >>> tonight, breaking news as we come on. john kasich drops out. donald trump is now the last man standing. also tonight, the new poll numbers. if the election were held right now, who wins? donald trump or hillary clinton? >>> also dropping, an entire city on fire. a state of emergency in effect at this hour. hundreds of homes destroyed. >>> breaking news in the deadly workplace shooting today. a former employee armed, walking in. what he shouted and who he killed. we're on the scene tonight. >>> stunning new video coming in. americans under attack. the navy s.e.a.l. killed by isis. and his incredible life story. martha raddatz standing by. >>> and a major new turn tonight in the prince investigation, as we le

here is erin o'hearn with a preview. >> rock climbing and splashing through creeks and using logs andbalance beams. the new preschool is the great outdoors. >> it provides the space and freedom for kids to explore outdoors. >> children that are enrolled spend the majority of their days outside regardless of the weather conditions. why parents and teachers think this is key for children thriving physically and academically. >>> i'm jim gardner we hope you'll join us for "action news" at 11:00. >>> breaking news tonight. the deadly explosion in the u.s., now ruled a criminal act. >> get out of here! please, get out of here. >> 15 people killed in the plant explosion. dozens of homes destroyed. and tonight, authorities now ruling it was intentional. the new reward just issued. >>> the deadly knife attack at an american mall. the man crashing into a store, slashing victims at random. tonight, inside the moments of terror and the heroic off-duty officer. >>> major new developments after this moment. the car pulled over, the chase on foot. the deadly shots. tonight, history made involving t

. >> i'm erin o'hearn, and this is kimber, an aspiring k-9 for the police department. she suffered a devastating injury to the knew that halted her training but advanced therapy is using something her body makes to get her back on track. >> we are extracting bone marrow. >> what is it? and how does it work? our cameras were invited inside to see this procedure firsthand. tonight on "action news" at 11:00. pat toomey started his career as an investment banker. then, a wall street wheeler-dealer overseeing stock trades in new york, london and tokyo. next, toomey moved to hong kong to work with wealthy chinese investors. in the senate, it's no surprise toomey's been siding with wall street. voting to allow banks to continue making the risky investments that wrecked our economy. afscme people is responsible for the content of this ad. >>> we are getting to the point where people are thinking about the holiday weekend. >> this month is dreary and cool and cloudy and miraculously we have to turn things around here and it will feel summer like as we go into the unofficial sta

erin o'hearn introduces us to a local family who says early intervention is so important. >> 10-year-old brayden goes full tilt whether it's hoops with his family or practicing his drums. it's quite the reversal. when he was a toddler nicole and sean wright knew his behavior was not normal. >> he climbed under the table and not interacting with any of the other kids. >> they were assured his behavior would change. >> one doctor took notice urging he be tested for autism and guidelines now recommend that every child be screened at 18, 24 and 36 months. >> we are looking for children with delays, and catching anyone that could be at risk. >> 90% of the children flagged by the question air and the followup interview are diagnosed with developmental delays, many used to slip through and not get caught until much later. >> the earlier you can inveen. >> once we got the diagnosis it opened up so many doors. >> braden now plays basketball and other sports with special olympics. >> and he loves music. >> he would not be the child he is today without all the services. >> it may take time to get t

. >> i'm erin o'hearn and this is kimber. a knee injury has sidelined her training, but she is using something she has in her body to get her back on track. >> what we are doing is extracting bone marrow, what is it? and how does it work? our cameras were invited inside to see this procedure firsthand. we'll show you this tonight on "action news" at 11:00. >>> the "action news" team is work on news stories for tonight at 4:00. alicia vitarelli is here with a preview. >> is this not a gorgeous day or what? perfect to be outside in this weather. that is what cecily tynan has to be doing today at 4:00. live from the philadelphia zoo feeding the giraffes. we have details of a new partnership with septa and uber. how they are teaming up to give people easier transportation. and why it could save you money. you can take us with you on the go, download the 6 abc news app. watch us streaming live on your smart phone or tablet. if you have medicare parts a and b and want more coverage, guess what? you could apply for a medicare supple

in today's kids health matters erin o'hearn shows us alternatives. >> they keep our clothes clean and our homes clean and shiny, but household products are the number one cause of poison it can even happen with parents close at hand. >> you take your eyes off it for a second and the kids are into it. >> bathroom cleaners often have lye and furniture polish can be inhaled. you can mix your own with vinegar and baking soda and olive oil. >> this is a cleaner with four tablespoons of baking soda and one quart of water. >> baking soda is also great in the bathroom. >> sprinkle it on the tub and tile surfaces and use it as a powder and soak your sponge in full strength vinegar and use that to scrub. >> or three points olive oil and one part vinegar not nor a salad dressing but to polish. you need to keep track of what you are using. >> label it carefully with the name of the product as well as the ingredients and the concentration of the ingredients in there. keep all cleaning products out of the reach of children. some like laundry packets should not be used in homes with small children.

erin o'hearn got the tips from center city ocean prime. what is the key? executive chef jason shelly says talk to your butcher. >> ask what is fresh and what you got in today. >> for me it's these cuts here. the fat in the rib-eyes and strip steaks will flavor the meat when grilled and we just use salt and pepper for seasoning. >> you move it and you get the char and even temperature in your steak. now for the toppings. >> love roasted garlic, use it as is or mashed up. >> put some butter in there add rosemary and thyme and worcestershire sauce. he likes cilantro and chopped parsley. >> in restaurants it's all about the presentation. just serve on a simple white plate. >> that topping is so good. >> happy father's day. >> soon. >>> time now for one last check of the forecast. meteorologist, karen rogers now with one fineal check. >> the weather is making everyone happy. think of summer and relaxing. we are at 83 degrees in philadelphia. but 89 in allentown. 86 in reading and 87 at the a.c. airport. very warm. our high today is 89 and we reach that by 4:00

. >>> an organization tracing its roots to the 1800s held the largest annual fundriser and erin o'hearnst speaker for the needlework guild. and it started in 1882 and still going strong today. >>> and "jimmy kimmel live" next on channel 6. guests are alec baldwin,ey keough and music from cole swindell. and for the entire "action news" team, i'm jim gardner, good night. "jimmy kimmel live"! tonight, alec baldwin, from "the girlfriend experience", riley keough, and music from cole swindell, and now, here's jimmy kimmel! [ cheers and applause ] >> jimmy: thank you for watching. thanks for coming. it's very-

"action news" reporter, erin o'hearn, tells us about a preschool trend taking off in philadelphia. >> rock climbing and splashing through creeks and using logs as balance beams. the class from the preschool loves the great outdoors. >> it gives the freedom and space and time for kids to explore. >> those enrolled spend the majority of their day outside regardless of the weather. why these parents and teachers believe these outdoor preschools believe it helped them academically. tonight on "action news" at 11:00. these little guys? they represent blood cells. and if you have afib - an irregular heartbeat that may put you at five times greater risk of stroke - they can pool together in the heart, forming a clot that can break free, and travel upstream to the brain where it can block blood flow and cause a stroke. but if you have afib that's not caused by a heart valve problem, pradaxa can help stop clots from forming. pradaxa was better than warfarin at reducing the risk of stroke, in a clinical trial - without the need for regular blood tests. and, in the rare event of an emergency, pr

the mission is to spread the message about embracing diversity. 6abc is the proud sponsors and erin o'hearnill emcee the event. pat toomey started his career as an investment banker. then, a wall street wheeler-dealer overseeing stock trades in new york, london and tokyo. next, toomey moved to hong kong to work with wealthy chinese investors. in the senate, it's no surprise toomey's been siding with wall street. voting to allow banks to continue making the risky investments that wrecked our economy. afscme people is responsible for the content of this ad. >> weekend accuweather forecast cecily tynan. >> jim we're clearing things out very nicely. after about four hours of showers, we have now drying conditions not only is it dry and the clouds are also breaking for some sunshine, we are live on sky6 taking a look at the center city skyline and getting good amount of sunshine to enjoy before the sun sets at 8:08 tonight. and temperatures show you that where we saw the sunshine first the temperatures a lot warmer. reading and lancaster 73 degrees. philadelphia 68. and where we had the showers

erin o'hearn has expert tip from the chef at center city's ocean prime. >> reporter: what is the key?cutive chef jason shelley says it starts with your grocery store butcher. >> talk to him. ask him what's fresh. >> reporter: while everyone loves a fillet. >> to me where it's at are these cuts. >> reporter: the fat in the rib eyes and strip stakes will flavor up the meat when grills and when it can comes to seasoning. >> we'll use oil and salt and pepper. >> reporter: once the steak is on the grille he says just let it cook. >> if you're always moving it you're never going to get that little bit of char and even temperature in your stay. >> reporter: now to the topping. >> love roast edgar lick. >> reporter: use it as is or mash it up. >> put a little butter in there. >> reporter: add rose marytime an little bit of worcester sauce. >> you're making a little compound butter. >> reporter: for a fatty steak or pork shop he likes cilantro chopped parsley and scallion. >> you're getting your greens. >> makes you feel better about eating a steak. >> reporter: in restaurants it's all about t

erin o'hearn has a preview of tonight's special reports. >> going to slide down?reporter: rock climbing, splashing through creeks using logs as balance beams the official classroom and two new preschools is the great outdoors. >> freedom and space and time for children to explore, to get to know their own ability. >> reporter: they spend the majority of the days outside regardless of the weather conditions. >> there's no bad weather there's only bad clothing. >> reporter: why teachers and parents believe outdoor preschools are the key to children thriving academic and and socially. that's tonight on "action news" at 11:00. >> topping america's money a mega merger between staples and office depot blocked. >> federal judge ruled the $6.3 billion deal would have hurt competition and triggered higher prices for businesses buying office supplies. staples and office depot to not plan to appeal. >> under armor was a big winner following the announcement of steph curry's second straight nba m.v.p. award. the company launched and quickly sold out of limited edition curry b

. >> and i'm erin o'hearn.illy. >> we're getting ready for dad's day with some grill tips from a master chef. >> and a master tailor who will outfit your father in style. >> talk about a great gift. we're giving away a luxury resort vacation! >> and for golf lovers, a pga tournament is coming to philly. >> hi everyone and happy memorial day weekend! we're at the devon horse show and country fair. >> it's the oldest and largest outdoor multi-breed competition in the united states. >> we're going to tell you all about it in just a bit, but first we are getting ready for father's day. >> it's just a few weeks away and step one, fire up that backyard grill for another season. >> for that, we got some expert tips from a center city chef. >> father's day is coming up and that means, of course, meat.

. >> i'm erin o'hearn. >> and i'm melissa magee.ght on fyi philly. >> may means the opening of outdoor eateries. >> we sample some new options. >> we love it. >> we'll take you inside the new animal kingdom at night and we're giving away a family vacation! >> look that's garlic. >> we get some tips on spring planting. >> take you to a showroom for local designers. >> never met a meatball i didn't like. >> and dive into philadelphia magazine's list of best meatballs. >> hi everyone and welcome to fyi philly. >> we are at morgan's pier on columbus boulevard. >> and what a gorgeous view of the delaware river and the ben franklin bridge. >> it is the picture perfect place to relax and grab a cocktail and a bite to eat. >> and as the weather turns warmer, this is just one of the spots you can hit when you're itching to get outside and enjoy. >> morgan's pier is a summertime staple and this year jim burke takes the reins

erin o'hearn is talking about a preschool trend taking off in philadelphia. >> rock climbing and splashing through creeks and using logs as balance beams. the preschool is the great outdoors. >> it provides the freedom and space and time for children to explore. and get to know their own abilities. children spend the days outside regardless of the weather conditions. >> tonight why the teachers and parents believe that outdoor preschools are key to students thriving academically and socially. on "action news" at 11:00. ♪ ♪ ♪ that's life. you diet. you exercise. and if you still need help lowering your blood sugar... ...this is jardiance. along with diet and exercise... jardiance works around the clock... to lower blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes. this can help you lower blood sugar and a1c. and although it's not for weight loss or lowering systolic blood pressure, jardiance could help with both. jardiance can cause serious side effects including dehydration. this may cause you to feel dizzy, faint, or lightheaded, or weak upon standing. ketoacidosis is a serious side effect that

. >> i'm erin o'hearn. and this is kimber an aspiring k-9 for the philadelphia police department. new scientific advanced therapy is using something in her body to get her back on track. >> we are extracting bone marrow. >> what is it and how does it work? our cameras were the only ones allowed inside to get a firsthand look at this new procedure. >>> lets get a check of the accuweather forecast. lets send it over to the new dad. >> as we take a look at sky 6 hd a beautiful day to be back. and as we take a look at the beach here in cape may. a few folks are sitting there enjoying the scenery there, sun soaked at the shore and cooler there you know what it feels good, as we look at the numbers, 75 at cape may point with a sea breeze kicking off and same for beach haven 78. and 10 miles at pomona breeze. and the high hive we are sitting at 87. a few high clouds south and west of philadelphia, filtering through the region presently but overall the sun can penetrate through the high cloud cover, warming all of us up. so your barbecue forecast for this evening, get out and grill, mostl

. >> i'm erin o'hearn. >> and i'm melissa magee. saturday/tonight on fyi philly. >> may means the opening of outdoor eateries. >> we sample some new options. >> we love it. >> we'll take you inside the new animal kingdom at night and we're giving away a family vacation! >> look that's garlic. >> we get some tips on spring planting. >> take you to a showroom for local designers. >> never met a meatball i didn't like. >> and dive into philadelphia magazine's list of best meatballs. >> hi everyone and welcome to fyi philly. >> we are at morgan's pier on columbus boulevard. >> and what a gorgeous view of the delaware river and the ben franklin bridge. >> it is the picture perfect place to relax and grab a cocktail and a bite to eat. >> and as the weather turns warmer, this is just one of the spots you can hit when you're itching to get outside and enjoy. >> morgan's pier is a summertime staple and this year jim burke takes the reins

erin o'hearn is talking about a preschool trend takes off here in philadelphia. >> you want to slide down -- >> rock sliding and splashing through creeks, the official classroom of two preschools is the great outdoors. >> it provides the freedom and space to explore and learn their own abilities. >> the children spend the majority of their time outdoor, regardless of the conditions. why the teachers and parents believe that outdoor preschool is the key to thriving academically and socially. tonight on "action news" at 11:00. >> we'll check that out. and now the closing numbers today. not the direction we like to see. the dow falling 217 points. the nasdaq off just about 49 points and the s&p falling as well 20 points on the day. >>> a montgomery county community is one step closer to getting a new brewery in town. the action cam was at the huntington valley shopping center as brewing hill moved their new equipment to their new location. the site is expected to open in august. the 12th iron hill location, the others spread across new jersey and delaware. >>> it's time for a check of t

. >> reporter: i'm erin o'hearn and this is kimber an aspiring k-9 unit for a new jersey police departmentunately a severe knee injury has sidelined her training but a new scientifically advanced therapy is using something she already has in her body to get her back on track. >> what we're doing is extracting bone marrow. >> reporter: what is it and how does it work? our cameras were the only ones invited inside to see this procedure firsthand. we're giving you this exclusive look tonight only on channel6 "action news at 11:00. >> it is 6:23 and up next the a celebrity is coming to the rescue of an abused horse from lancaster county. >> anti trump supporters infiltrate a rally and cause chaos on the streets. a full report is coming up at 6:30. >> ♪ >> happening today the abandoned paintball pony he from lancaster county is getting a new home. jon stewart and his wife will officially adopt lilly. the couple partnered with a farm sanctuary to open a home for animals in colts neck new jersey. omega horse rescue left hand little who is blind and suffered injuries from the paintball attack get

erin o'hearn has a preview of ton 90's' special report. >> you going slide down?er: rock climbing splashing through creeks and using logs as balance beams the official classroom of two new area preschools is the great outdoors. >> it provides the freedom and space for children to explore to get to know their own abilities. >> reporter: children enrolled spend the majority of their days outside regardless of the weather condition. >> there's no bad weather only bad clothing. >> reporter: why these teachers and parents believe outdoor school rooms are the key to children thriving academically and socially tonight only on "action news" at 11:00. >> i have not heard of that. that's interesting. >> send them outside. that's what i my mom always said. let's check the roads for you. looking live in gloucester city that is 42 approaching 130. northbound traffic headed towards the walt whitman bridge not looking at any delays yet and the overnight construction there is long gone. we have a problem with an accident that brought down a pole. now they're doing an accident inv