and i think that works to larry krasner's advantage.n addition to that, he's also wrapped up endorsements from the big unions, the lgbtq community, and a number of other really important folks on the democratic side of the equation that if you didn't have them, if they were off the reservation, then you'd have a different kind of problem. >> and he was a defense attorney for 30 years, specifically on civil-rights cases. >> and notably, michael coard, who's one of the most significant black activists in the city, has been out front for this guy during the primary, made it really clear that krasner was gonna bring something important to the table that the black community needed in a period of time in which they feel under siege. >> and what's in this for george soros, george? >> i don't know what george soros is -- >> i have no idea. >> i don't know. but he's done this around the country in other places. and so he's into law enforcement. he's into perhaps changing and speaking for minority communities who believe that district attorney of

. >> larry krasner picks up the endorse many of philadelphia mayor, jim kenney. krasner is a long time civil rights attorney and candidate for district attorney in philadelphia. he called krasner a reasonable, fair he says that he and the mayor share the same goal of knocking down bullies and protecting their victims. krasner faces republican beth grossman in the general election in coming november. >>> some pennsylvania lawmakers have introduced a bill to require motorists to hang up the phone before driving. "action news" reporter vernon odom has more on this proposal to change the rules of the road. >> in delaware county suburb adults on their cell phones as they travel the busy streets for the movement ignoring or not bothering with hands free technology. and it could legally be gone with the wind in philadelphia soon. good say some. >> people don't look what they are doing when they have it in their hands at all. >> another part of plan is to ban drivers from under 18 from using a phone in the car at all. >> it's not a bad idea to ban young drivers from usin

this is file footage of krasner voting in that primary race.enny says krasner will be "a fair and thoughtful arbitrator of dispensing justice." >> now an update on a story we first told you about last night. a can be from trooper offered to replace tools thieves stole from a local habitat for humanity building site. the tools were being used to build homes. a lock to the construction trailer was broken and every single tool inside was gone. >> even our first aid kit, t-shirts, i mean, they took everything. >> unbelievable. unbelievable. it's really sad because we know what habitat is all about. >> now, the couple who did not want to be named reached out to habitat after watching our news story this morning saying they wanted to right this wrong. they are donating a $5,000 home depot gift card and other monetary gifts. >> service on a portion of new jersey transit's atlantic city rail line is back up and running. service had been suspended between philadelphia and cherry hill after a truck hit a bridge in pennsauken last friday. now, the crash s

. >>> philadelphia mayor jim kenney endorsed democratic candidate larry krasner for district attorney. krasner is a civil rights attorney who defended black lives matter and occupy philadelphia protesters. he won the democratic nomination for ceta begins a crowded field back in may. thinks file footage of him voting in that preliminary race. kenney made the announcement saying he believes krasner will be fair, thoughtful if he wins the job. >>> still to come tonight on "eyewitness news", gift of sight, life changing technology allowing a delaware county man to see for the first time since he was a teenager, his emotional response and generosity that made it all possible. >>> stage is set on the stand for a showdown the shore, act that will be playing in atlantic city tonight. >>> eagles wide out nelson ago hall or has a heart to heart, and then quick, how many wins for sixers this upcoming season? a projection that may drive you crazy later in >>> a delaware county teacher has vision restored thanks to new age technology and generosity of friend. >> health reporter stephanie stahl is

he will endorse larry krasner, a long time civil rights lawyer and democratic nominee for district attorney. he calls him a fair and thoughtful arbitrator of dispensing justice. he won the primary for da with 70% of the vote and will face beth grossman in the general election. >>> and mayor kenney was there to talk about diversity in businesses. it was held at temple university. and aimed to help business owners to work with resources at the state and local levels. kenney says that driving businesses in all zip codes is important for the success of the city. >> turning green into more green that is the goal for variety. it helps children with disabilities and organizers plan to use grant money to expand the garden program. the children were in war chester to learn how to cook what they pick from the garden with the help of bistro chef, bill. >>> dozens of childrens were hospitalized after a ymca swimming pool and we have the latest. >>> and a woman that convinced her boyfriend to kill himself when they were teenagers is back in court to learn her fate. >>> today we have new details about a

stephen krasner is an international relations professor at stanford university and a former directors us now from stanford, california. what is this about for north korea and how far what is this about for north korea and howfardo what is this about for north korea and how far do you think it is likely to go? for the north koreans, i think it would be that they clearly perceive themselves under mortal threat. i think it's very unlikely that the north koreans would initiate any kind of violent action. an explosive missile, a missile with an explosive, for example, in the area. a missile shot towards south korea that would actually kill people. we assume it isa regime actually kill people. we assume it is a regime that wants to survive, but many analysts say they have learned lessons from libya's colonel gaddafi, who was overthrown. is that how you see it? no, i think he is irrelevant. what the north koreans are doing is very rational for them. in terms of libya, you basically see the north koreans doing the same thing. they see themselves under mortal threat from the united states. th

now, let's remember, we're in a cycle where we saw rebecca rhynhart and larry krasner win in probableaces. what does this say about the potential for bob brady? >> i think brady's still in a pretty good position, and here's why. those are citywide races. bob brady is in the first congressional district, which he benefited very much when republicans were in control of redistricting in the last census because they made his district more favorable. it's more caucasian, and it's more looks like the type of issues that he supports are the ones that his constituents support, and i just think what's going on -- it's depressing saying this -- is people don't follow the intricacies of was it illegal what he did, was his campaign finance -- it's ugly, it's terrible, but i don't know if it's gonna break through. >> look, i've written often about the perils of the democratic party machine, right, and how we don't have true democracy often. that said -- and i know omar woodard, and we've written about him at the citizen. he's an up-and-coming young rising star, but running against bob brady in con

larry krasner is the democratic nominee and the mayor called him a reasonable and fair arbitrator of justice. they share the same goal of knocking down bullies. >>> one person was injured in a house fire early this morning in philadelphia. the action cam was on the 200 block of south 60th street. as firefighter responds at 5:00 a.m. the fire marshall was called in to investigate the cause. >>> the action cam was in wilmington after a dramatic rescue here. strong currents left a man stranded near a big rock in the brandywine river. the crew was coming back from another call when they saw the man needed help using ropes and special rigging they reached the man and put a life jacket on him and safely brought him back to shore. we don't know how long the man was stranded or how he got there. time for a check of the accuweather forecast. we are down at the shore today. >> meteorologist, adam joseph, is for sure. he is live at island water sports in stone harbor with a nice thursday afternoon. nice way to spend thursday adam? >> reporter: not bad this is the place where you cool off a bit.

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