live in langhorne, john rawlins channel6 "action news." jim. >> john, thank you. >>> world news tonight with david muir will have much more on the failure of the healthcare bill that is next at 6:30 right after "action news." >> ♪ >>> bucks county crews are battling a two alarm fire in croydon. fire broke out just after 5:00 in the 2900 block of state road. this is happening at the for the rail way specialties corporation. rail way and specials tease makes air tight doors for aircraft carriers. but as you can see, it has been attacked by flames in croydon. >>> last night we reported that police were investigating two suspicious deaths in the fox meadow aptmen well, today we know that the victims of double murder were a womanera six-year-old son. "action news" reporter bob brooks is live at the apartment complex in the 100 block of fox meadow drive. bob, you've got the full story. >> reporter: well, jim somebody out there has done something very horrific and they are on the loose. again, a mother and her son brutally stabbed to. >>> did. th

no problems coming in from langhorne or bensalem. construction crews on the northeast extension northbound at quakertown. might be a little slowing at the scene there. matt and nydia. >> a driver lost control and crashed into a house in south jersey, here's a live picture from the scene of the action cam. this is the unit block of east line street in benefits grove, new jersey. that's where the car went in right there. you can see the hole on the side of the house, shows the basement steps. four people in the car, one swrird, in addition to that this, police are trying to figure out who was driving the car. the two people inside the house were not injured, officials of the salem county prosecutor's office are heading to the scene to investigate the crash. >>> breaking, two state troopers are among the injured when a high-speed chase epidemic ended with the officers' cruiser crashed on top of an already rolled over car. annie mccormick is live at the belmont state barracks where the injured troopers are stationed. >> reporter: matt, t

. >> reporter: 32-year-old james henderson is out here on his langhorne basketball court pretty mucht a good rhythm going look away report roar james works on his layups and his shots from a far. >> never a thought when i was kid i'd be able to shoot a basket. >> reporter: there's no stopping james henderson. >> i remember trying and trying. >> reporter: till eventually he rarely missed. >> i've been given lot of help. so i wanted to give back in a sense. >> reporter: james was born within spina bifida a birth defect where the bones of the spine don't form properly around the baby's spinal cord. >> he was an hour old when they told me to just take him home, give him all the love you can, and he'll die. and i'm like, how is that possible? >> surgery closed his back and james grew up playing not just basketball but many other sports too. >> i like to be independent. i like to be active. so next -- >> on facebook he's jed henderson this is his latest activity. >> working out online starting motivating monday. >> i'm not a physical therapist. i'm not an expert. i'm not a certified traine

fog, some damp roads like here on i-95 approaching cottman, be careful if you're coming down from langhornealem, tam. >> thank you, karen. >>> philadelphia international airport has been named one of the best airports in the country for cheap but good quality food. according to reward expert a meal at phl is 20 percent less expensive than any of the nation's busiest airports. travelers can get favorites like cheesesteaks and soft pretzels is. newark internationally was named the worst for food because of limited options and high prices. matt. >> time for your first look at business at the big board. new from the overnight american airlines has agreed to pay $200 million for a steak in china's southern airlines. the deal would represent just under 3 percent of the asian carrier's stock shares. a the deal could mean flight ceo sharing between the carriers as well as loyalty programs. it must pass regulatory approval. >>> uber resumed its self driving car program in two states following a weekend crash in arizona. there were no injuries in the crash. police in tempe say the driver for causing

john rawlins has more from langhorne tonight. john.porter: hi, rick. we touched base with a couple of former members of congress, one is a d, one is an r to get an idea of the pressures they felt while on capitol hill and the kinds of pressures they think republican lawmakers were probably feeling who were either undecided about the gop measure or were not aligned with the gop leadership. this protest outside congressman brian fitzpatrick's office one of many pressures exerted in the battle over healthcare plans. there are others. >> in this case this bill you will. so, you got to figure out what's best for the country. >> the pressure was extraordinary and you really have to redefine how you feel and how the lining of your stomach is going to react. it is tough. >> reporter: democrat marjorie margolis and republican john fox battled each other to represent pennsylvania's 13th district in the 1990's. margolis once took a call from a president switched her vote and that helped cost her reelection. as for the obamacare repeal and replace drama paying out

. >>> several dozen people rallied outside of the langhorne office of republican congressman, brian fitzpatrick this afternoon to urge the congressman to vote and save the affordable care act. that is unlikely to happen. the republican drive to repeal the aca better known as obama care, gained some moment up today as two house commit es put in legislation to undue the law but the replacement plan is having a hard time getting support even among republicans. he is not in favor of repealing obama care until an improved plan is written debated and voted upon. >>> a woman's dying wish is to get to the jersey shore one more time and police on long beach island make it happen. >>> the eagles net a new receiver, the start of free agency and they release a fan favorite. >>> after three days of temperatures stuck in the 60s hard to believe i'm tracking snow tomorrow and a bitter cold weekend and the potential for more significant storm next week. i'll have the details in the exclusive accuweather seven-day forecast. >> love the way that sounds, those stories and much more when "action news" continues to

. >> lucy a rally outside congressman brian fitzpatrick's office in langhorne today urging him to voteinst the american health care act this video from fresco user jacqueline polin demonstrates also praised the republican congressman for recent statements he made about opposing the bill n mt. laurel, new jersey, fresco user nicole johnson was on the scene when a car burst in flames along route 38. you can see firefighters working to get that fire under control. traffic was tied up for a little while while crews put water on that fire. thankfully no one was hurt. >>> a first of its kind event tonight at citizens bank park nearly every distiller in pennsylvania had its spirits at the spirits convention. the event featured specialty cocktails, the keystone state best par tenders and heavy hitters from the industry. wise key, jip, rum all of it was on hand as they drank in moderation when you see news happening take out your phone and shoot it and then make sure to you use the fresco app and send it to our newsroom. lucy. >> did somebody mention spirits because of health news it's not just

. >> back here at home, over 20 children with special needs participated in a pageant in langhorne, held at the share done in bucks county yesterday afternoon. contestant between the ages every three to 20, strutted their stuff down the runways, modelled outfits for the jungle salve erie theme. >> it is so heartwarming to see all of the families come out to watch their children participate in such an event. and it is nice to actually give the parents a moment to celebrate their children, and watch, and i'm very thankful for the volunteers who helped make that possible. >> and the pageant first started in new jersey and has since expand today multiple states. >> good. >> well, happening today, it is the first day of spring. >> also, free water ice at rita's, all rita's locations in our area a and cross the country are giving away free water ice today for the 25th consecutive year. also back breaking spring time favorites. italian ice. last season a million people grabbed their free water ice from rita's on the first day every spring, today is it. >> custard -- >> you're an expert. do you

auctions and other contests were held burgthe basketball game in langhorn last night. the event raised american cancer society. >> philly sports fans are showing their love for barwin who was released this week. nbc 10 cameras were there as barwin got a standing to aviation at last night's maxwell award in atlantic city. the defensive end spent four seasons in philadelphia before the eagles cut him. he had good things to say about the team and the support from the philly fans. >> very humbling. i'm very thankful. i had a tremendous time playing for the eagles. grateful to have the opportunity to play for the organization. >> barwin said he's not done. he plans to continue his charity work here even when he moves on to a new team. good to hear that. >>> bucks county is celebrating st. patrick's day with its 29th annual parade this weekend. the day begins with a special catholic mass honoring the grand marshal at 8:00 this morning. then the parade begins at 10:30. starting at conwell eagle high school. >>> atlantic city celebrating the green. the 11st annual st. patrick'

organization called, tiara 's loving children held a beauty pageant for special need children in langhorne this highlighted all of the kid have accomplished in the face of their physical, and emotional challenges, the non- profit behind the pageant started, first started in new jersey, but has now begun to open up new branches nationwide. >>> now to a real story of self lessness involving two young boys from delaware. they gave up their sunday to hand out run to much homeless men and women in philadelphia "action news" reporter trish hartman introduces to us these exception nal wonderful youngsters. >> reporter: as homeless man sat in the sun on rittenhouse square, he was approached by two small boys, dress add like , holding a brown paper bag. >> i'm concerned, about them, you know, the homeless people and walked up and asked me if i wanted lunch. i said sure. >> reporter: two boys are brady and bradley daniels, age four and six, from smyrna, delaware. >> it was all my idea. >> reporter: they are spending their day handing out lunches to the homeless in philadelphia with their parents. >>

some southbound travelers there, woulding their way down toward langhorne at the moment. the roosevelt boulevard just south of broad street. southbound headlights coming down towards fox street and the schuylkill expressway and again you're seeing a little bit of snow coverage but it's mainly slush and we can see some of the blacktop in all the lanes here. northbound just north of here there was a crash a little bit ago that's now gone. let's go farther north and farther west. here in fort washington this is the pennsylvania turnpike over top 309 and these roads are snow covered so, yeah, there was definitely a dividing line where is on the boulevard it was mainly wet, a little bit slushy. here it's mostly snow covered in fort washington along the turnpike at 309. and let's go even farther west in upper uwchlan chester county now it's completely snow covered. this is 100, the turnpike over top right here near the downingtown interchange, so, yeah, as you go farther north, farther west you're finding that snow coverage and you really have to drop the speeds. one last life

the people taking part in the spirit of america rally in langhorne say they are a diverse coalition representing the heart and soul of america. they say they just want our nation to fulfill its potential as the greatest nation on artery. >> on earth. >> he needs to know we're liendz -- behind him. >> ever since he won the election things have gotten better, the heart, optimism for sure. >> the president's first speech to congress and the lingering question, of course, russia was the. >> reporter: mary bruce with this week's highs and low. president trump started the week on a high note with a joint speech to congress, trump calling for the renewal of the american spirit and for unity. >> the time for small thinking is or. the time for trivialal fights is behind -- triervel fights is behind -- trivial fights is over. >> reporter: trump honored the widow of michael ryan owens. >> donald trump did become presidential tonight. >> reporter: despite the warm reception, the shadow of russia is hanging over the administration, attorney general jeff sessions face add firestorm of criticism after revealin

no delays from langhorne organ bensalem. mass -- or bensalem. mass transit on time. >> reporter: we're fairly sunny this morning, but as we go through the day, clouds will thicken up. temperatures will be cooler, 55 degrees late in the day say0. one good thing the winds will not be as strong. milder later in the afternoon. heading to the good this morninr delays at our big travel destinations, although, out in chicago we have rain. >> in "healthcheck," having good oral health could improve . gum disease and tooth loss is connected to higher risk in early death for women after the age of men was. a serious gum infection presents 1% higher risk premature death. the study was in the american heart association. >>> joe biden amy gutman at irvine auditorium. the new center will focus on diplomacy and foreign policy and national security. >> who knew a hug could say and do so much. this video shows a 3-year-old boy hug ago police officer in fort worth who was eating by himself. the two talked about motor gavee little boy a sticker of a police badge. p

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chestnut hill 65, langhorne 65. further to the north allentown only 62 and easton 62 but as we go down toward egg harbor township, 73. rehoboth beach, 76. that is quite a contrast across the area. over the next three days, we have the wet weather tomorrow, but nice sunny weather for wednesday and thursday. as you can see it's kind of cool in the morning especially on thursday, but it's couple of sunny days and by then we're going to need it. >> yes, we will, glenn. let's talk about celebrity status for montgomery county baby. >> this baby's head of hair if you haven't seen it, you've got to stick around. this great head of hair is getting national attention. >> it has been a lot. it has been very crazy. we didn't anticipate any of this. >> that's all his. still ahead at four nbc10 talks about the attention for the 8 month old and how they feel about cutting all that hair. >> the waiting game for health insurance, for the refund. how harry hairston helped one man finally get his check and the big milestone for the nb

take you outside live to i-95 at 413 and we've got some good news for anybody traveling on i-95 langhorne bucks county, you have seen extra congestion, today we get to relieve that because the new jersey turnpike connector is back open. people on twitter were congratulating everybody it's going to move a little nicer. that's looking good right now. we have an accident rices mill road church road in wyncote. west bradford township a downed tree blocking north brook road stick to glendale instead. >> mobile 6 traveling around the poconos and allentown, where is he at right now assuming it is a he. this is the northeast extension heading north toward the lehigh valley tunnel, the wipers are going and the snow is falling right there, right now. a little farther south we have annie mccormick who joins us live in allentown. what's going on there, annie? >> reporter: we need a wiper over the camera lens, did you see a hand that was nick wiping it off. the flurries are coming down now. i want to give you a look at the snow there in the traffic lights we're on lehigh street we're by downs flake la

langhorn was on the team. >> it was the best time of my life. >> she fires, got it! >> when tolliver hit that shot, we all erupted. it was like wow, they're going to win the game. >> reporter: jackson watched as a former player. >> i wish i could have been on the team. >> reporter: vicki brick wasn't there er australia. >> my basketball coach taped it for me and i remember watching the dvd back then, yeah the dvd, getting goose bumps and seeing the shot. >> reporter: freeze remembers former players' contributions. >> we always talk about it being a huge part of who we are, who came before us. >> during practice and work outs the coach and coaching staff would preach the fact that we were laying foundation for a national championship team. >> how are you? >> i'm good. thanks. >> reporter: one thing all the ladies have in common beside being former terps players is a championship ring even though they already graduated. >> when we won the national championship i thought it was important that every player on the roster leading to that point and had gone through everythi

. ♪ we shall not we shall not be moved ♪ >> reporter: a rally in langhorne in bucks county to a darkeneditorium and a video link here in camden county -- >> save our care x. >> reporter: -- an organized effort today by those who don't want to see the aca, obamacare, replaced with the gop's current plan. >> i think the affordable care act has some flaws, but can be fixed, and for the republicans to say that it's not working, it's because it hasn't been taken care of properly. >> reporter: for some of these opponents of the proposed gop plan, the biggest concerns they say changes in medicaid funding. marie turnball says, under the existing aca, people are able to use medicaid to access drug rehab. >> with the opioid epidemic in this state, i think that it is irresponsible to deny care to people who need it most when you're trying to fight an opioid epidemic, which is a cause that representative meehan cares about. >> reporter: meehan is pat meehan of pennsylvania's seventh district. his staff as of late today said he has not yet decided how he will vote. he still wants to review a final dr

meanwhile a rally today outside congressman brian fitzpatrick's office in langhorne urging him to vote against the bill this video coming from fresco user jacqueline polin. demonstrators prayed the republican congressman for recent statements that he made about opposing the bill. >>> jury deliberations began in the trial of former penn state president graham spanier. spanier is accused of mishandle link a report that former assistant football coach jerry sandusky sexually abused a boy in a university shower. his charges including endangering the welfare of children and conspiracy. former ad tim curley and former vice-president gary schultz also faced charges related to that incident but they struck a plea deal last week and testified against spanier yesterday. >>> even when -- ♪ >>> even when it seems like the news is filled with darkness, bill ant son digs deep to find the light out there. foster kids need our collective love and help so today bill went to a coffee shop that doesn't just employ these young people but does so much more for goodness sake. >> reporter: statistics of fost

look near langhorne bucks county, this is route one the super highway near highland avenue.a few cars out here this morning. overall volume has been very light which we like. a lot of people are off work today. route one is still mostly covered as you can see and 422 here by route 29 the phoenixville-collegeville interchange is pretty much completely covered. a few eastbound cars headed in towards oaks but you can barely see any of the road surface here. time for the plow trains to come through once again. let's make one last stop about as far west as we can go in thorndale business 30 lincoln highway at bailey road completely snow covered. in the city a lot of wet slippery conditions. out west it's snow covered, tam. >> all right, thank you, matt. now let's get up into lehigh county. let's go to annie mccormick. she's live in south whitehall township where a really steady snow and wind are the issues. good morning, annie. >> reporter: good morning, tamala. that wind is picking up. right now sleet is hitting me right in the face but i want to he should you the plow driver he