. ♪ ♪ "action news," delaware valley's leading news program, with meteorologist, melissa magee, jeffversky and walter perez. ♪ >> from the city to the shore, it was a cloudy way to begin the unofficial start of the summer season. a lot of us spent the day with family and friends while others took time to remember the real reason for the holiday, those that lost their lives in defense of protecting our country. >> i'm walter perez, many of us made the best of it though we had cloudy skies. melissa magee has more on the weekend but we begin with trish. >> after a bit of rain earlier today, folks are enjoying the night down the shore. for one group in particular, it was a chance to remember the true reason for the holiday weekend. there was plenty to do. >> we are going to hit preps pizza and go to the boards. >> veteran's groups, local law enforcement and others winded up in wildwood for the parade. >> hi fought the war in a monsoon season so this rain doesn't bother me. >> the sky is clear, the annual parade is organized by the local chapter of vietnam vets of america ending on ocean

melissa magee is at the "action news" big board. >> today is a beautiful day on the water, you'll find some relief from the heat and building humidity in the area today. right now in philadelphia we are well above average 88 degrees and same thing in wilmington. trenton 86 and 86 in reading and we are also in the upper 80s. you factor in the humidity dew points are in the upper 60s to near 70s in some locations it feels like we are at the 90 mark in philadelphia and 92 for wilmington and millville when you factor in the humidity and feels like number in dover coming in at 93. here is stormtracker 6 live double scan 3-d, we have a couple of changes coming our way. if it's too hot the showers and storms are working their way eastward. you see the showers breaking out across the ohio valley and the tennessee river valley working its way eastward, we had severe weather across the plain states and the threat of finding isolated strong showers and storms and the risk of widespread severe weather does not look to be across our region and we are at an isolated risk means showers and thundersto

>>> "action news", delaware valley's leading news program, with meteorologist melissa magee, jeff skversky, sarah bloomquist and walter perez. >>> sunday night, eight people are killed in a shooting spree in mississippi. >>> communities across the air use and across the country pay tribute to the men and women who gave their lives in defense of our country. >>> but the big story on "action news" is a fire in north philadelphia, that claimed the life of a grandmother and her two small grandchildren in fact, fire broke out just after 6:30 this morning and quickly spread trapping several people inside "action news" reporter bob brooks has more from the scene >> reporter: you can see flames engulfed whole building this morning, two row homes on fire, in the 1700 block of north sixth street. there were people, trapped inside. >> i run outside by the time i run outside mom and step dad out and mom screaming that her kid are in the house. >> reporter: but, the flames could be tamed and end result three people are now dead. two children, and one woman. >> i'm going to miss her report report paul g

melissa magee has a first check of the accuweather forecast. you may want to keep the umbrella close by this weekend. >> that is certainly a good idea as we head into the holiday weekend. so far so good. off to a better start across the region. philadelphia 73 degrees, our high yesterday was just 68 and with more sunshine coming out today. numbers are in the 70s and 70 in reading and the same thing in lancaster and 61 and a westerly wind in cape may at 68. we had showers around in the overnight hours and early this morning as the upper level low continues to move north and east and pockets of sun overhead for the afternoon and look to the west we have showers moving across pennsylvania. that works its way into the region as we get into the late afternoon hours. as we go throughout the friday, you see 2:00 today we have a temperature of 73 and 4:00 p.m. 75 and lower 70s at 6:00 this evening and 10:00 p.m. we have a partly cloudy skies with a temperature of 66. we'll take you through the day future tracker 6 showing you we have spotty showers ove

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"action news" with meteorologist melissa magee, sarah bloomquist, jeff skversky and walter perez. >> sunday night and we begin with breaking news from the huntington park section. one crash left one person dead and others injured. >> christie ileto is at the scene. >> officers and tow truck drivers are trying to clean up what's left of the scene on i street. earlier this evening was a larger scene, four cars involved in the accident, five people taken to local hospitals and one man is dead. that man was driving this white honda accord. witnesses say around 8:15 he was barreling down huntington park avenue when he crashed. he hit a utility pole. that driver veered into oncoming traffic and crashed. his exact speed and whether he was under the influence is unclear. his body us with taken to the local autopsy. >> christie ileto "action news." >> now to two fires that took a tragic toll. >> we begin in philadelphia where a woman five months preg was found dead. annie mccormick is live at the scene with details. the fire marshall is calling this suspicious. >> firefighters responded to a

. ♪ ♪ "action news," delaware valley's leading news program with melissa magee, jeff scaversky, and walterez. ♪ ♪ >> saturday night. i'm walter perez. the big story is developing news from the andorra section when 11 people were injured when a deck collapsed at an apartment building. police say there were 16 people on the deck along the 8800 block of ridge avenue when it happened. one of those injured was an off duty police officer. specters are trying to determine why the deck gave way. >> the search has been called off for a teen who never recovered from the delaware river. annie mccormick has details. >> a number of teenagers have been out here tonight, friends of the missing teenager, some of them in the water with him. the search has been suspended around 5:00 tonight. philadelphia police marine unit is expected to resume tomorrow depending on the weather. >> he's like a little brother. friends of 16-year-old antoine fox clung to each other at the delaware river where he went missing friday night. >> the teens jumped in by the boat ramp friday night but the current proved too much and

time for a check of the accu weather forecast with meteorologist melissa magee.e have seen worse in terms of the memorial day weekend but it is not too nice out there we have got cloud, and showers in south jersey, a tail of two different stories. >> all about the shore at memorial day. >> yes. storm tracker six live double scan radar you can see that it is dry in philadelphia. i-95 corridor, areas north and west but if you are traveling down the shore you may want to rethink those plans until these showers move on out down across south jersey and into, delaware. we will go tighter on street level, storm tracker six, the shower and the light rain, and fortescoup, same thing foresee aisle city, pockets of heavy rain moving in for, cape may and, smyrna we have the moisture overhead, we will start to clear out later tonight. we will show you outside back here in philadelphia, sky six live in hd looking at commodore barry bridge on the start of our holiday weekend. you can see we had sun to get the day started. sun giving way to a few more cloud for the rest of the e

." ♪ ♪ "action news," delaware valley's leading news program with meteorologist melissa magee, jeff scaverskyrah bloomquist and walter perez. ♪ >> a rainy night. can't stop the holiday weekend festivities, fireworks at penn's landing to an evening on the boardwalk, memorial day weekend 2017 is under way. the big story is a weather rollercoaster on the memorial day weekend. >> peak peeks of sunshine, thenn dampened the festivities, but the long weekend is not over yet. mesmelissa? >> if walter and sarah, we are tracking the weather tonight and first half of the day tomorrow. here's storm tracker 6 radar 3d. we have a frontal boundary draped across pennsylvania northward through the overnight hours. you see the pockets of heavy rain across the delaware valley. tighter on storm tracker 6 with showers in philadelphia and wilmington, moving south and east to atlantic city and cape may, pockets of heavy moisture. dover getting in on the pockets of wet weather. something else to keep in mind, we have a coastal flood advisory until 3:00 in the morning. minor flood sg a concern from seaside heights to

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. >> time for a check of the accuweather forecast with meteorologist melissa magee.s a good day to be inside compared to the day before. >> it looks like numbers stay below average for the second half of the weekend. we are not tracking precipitation and the clouds we had earlier today starting to fall apart a bit. we show you the picture outside, sky 6 live hd at the spruce street harbor park. we have folks strolling along on this saturday evening. it's cooler than same time yesterday. hopefully, they are bundled up with extra layers. we had a three day heatwave, thursday 93. friday, 93. today, 76 was officially the high. for the majority of the day, temperatures in the middle and lower 60s. 53 in allentown, philadelphia 57. dover, 54. cape may, 55-degrees. we have an easterly component to the wind stabilizing the atmosphere. when you talk about dewpoint numbers, we are in the 40s and 50s. anytime you have dewpoint numbers at 50 or lower, you have a refreshing air mass, 40 in the city, 47 allentown and millville. high pressure situated to the north. we are tapping t

- soul on the beach but it looks like maybe the sun is trying pierce through. >> meteorologist melissa mageerecast. >> oh, there's a a couple people. >> that's adam joseph hanging out . >> [laughter] >> melissa has your exclusive accuweather 7-day when we come back. stay with us. ♪ health, is having the freedom to do what you want to do with your life, every single day. so at aetna, we promise to keep finding new ways to join you so nothing gets in your way. because no matter where it is you're going, or whatever stage of life you're in. we believe that when it comes to health. you don't join us. we join you. >> ♪ >> reenacts from the revolutionary war took part in this parade. even some of those involved in the parade donned patriotic umbrellas right there as they tried to keep dry. the pennsbury high school band was among those marching in the parade to entertain the small crowd that weathered the wet conditions. >>> in moorestown burlington county, cub scout pack 44 kicked off this annual memorial day observance with a raising of the flag with a somber salute to those who gave their lives

>>> "action news", delaware valley's leading news program, with meteorologist melissa magee, jeff skversky, sarah bloomquist and walter perez. >>> two warnings fired in philadelphia with deadly, results and the first of a beloved couple and their sonnies killed inside of their home in wynfield. just a few hours later a fire claims the life of a pregnant woman inside of her north philadelphia home. >>> sunday night and the big story on "action news" is investigation into two separate fatal fires that took a tragic toll. >> in fact fire marshall tells "action news" one of the fires deemed suspicious claimed life of a pregnant woman. "action news" reporter annie mccormack is live at the scene in north philadelphia with the details, annie. >> reporter: walter and sarah an hour ago the fire marshall did return to the scene, along with the crime scene unit, and detectives from central detectives. at this point the fire marshall, according to police, is calling this fire suspicious. at this point it has not been ruled an arson. a 911 call came in around 7:30 this morning here in the 2100 block of

but that has not stopped meteorologist, adam joseph and melissa magee from enjoying their first trip.ey got lucky because it's really beautiful where they are. live at mauoremorey's pier. melissa -- >> reporter: yes it's a great day to ride the great nor'easter because i tell you what, this coast ever has been around forever but it's been around since 1995, but has a different feel right now. you know when you go on roller coaster you get the bit of a head jolt happening, not with the great nor'easter any time soon. this is jack morey he is dressed up and the ride is faster and bluer and so smooth. >> so smooth. >> how smooth -- a grandmother can ride it. >> they said it not me but it's time to give this one a whirl. lets see what is going on this weekend down at the shore. it is so smooth -- >> it's smoother and bluer and faster and i'm ready. that is jack morey of morey's piers describing the great nor'easter the roller coaster with an updated look and feel. it was built in 1995 but times have changed. track technologies have changed they have perfected the smoothness. $5 million la

meteorologist, melissa magee, has a check of the forecast for you. and we are talking heat wave today. >> yes, if we hit 90 degrees this will more than likely be a heat wave in philadelphia. we are getting the numbers now above average. in the city 88 in philadelphia. that is 13 degrees above the average high and 87 for allentown and down in dover coming in at 85. the big difference today the dew point levels, the summertime humidity overhead. and some spots dew points in the 70s. you can feel the humidity in the atmosphere. and 73 dew point there in dover. we have the heat and the building humidity. something to keep in mind for areas in south jersey there is an air quality alert and ozone action day. the air is unhealthy for sensitive groups. give yourself extra breaks and monitor your activities. from you young, elderly or suffer from respiratory illnesses. tuesday a high of 93 and yesterday a high of 91 and we are calling for a high of 92 in the city today. and if we hit that it will be a heat wave. the record is 96 set back in 9126. there is a r

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. >> i'm melissa magee >> and i'm jeannette reyes.n fyi philly. >> it's memorial day weekend and we're getting summer ready! with a roundup of ways to get outdoors. >> and ideas to make your patio perfect. >> plus we hit the pit for some legendary barbecue. >> and get our philly cheesesteaks down the shore! >> hi everyone and welcome to fyi philly! and we have a new member of the team! welcome jeannette reyes!! >> thank you!! and happy memorial day weekend! >> we are at longwood gardens and you see this stunning spread behind us? >> that is the main fountain garden, one of longwood's signature spaces. >> it's officially re-opening this weekend after a 2 and a half year, 90 million dollar renovation! >> and it is the star of the show for a season-long celebration called a summer of spectacle.

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adam joseph and melissa magee got a jump in the action. and of course you guys found some food.ks good. >> reporter: yes. curly fries. >> you can't come to the boardwalk in wildwood and curly fries and cheese sauce. >> or catchup. >> cheese sauce. cheese sauce. >> we'll have the accuweather forecast for the memorial day weekend and the all important things to do down at the shore and look up above you there is the great nor'easter a new ride around for a long time but they rehabbed it adam. >> we have groovein grannies hit it. they know how to groove. we'll eat and burn off our dal calories. >> love it. >>> they always find a party don't they. we'll be right back. to that customability. you've got a thousand different fabrics to pick from. very customizable. you can choose the back, you can choose the arm, you can choose the leg. we couldn't be any happier. you can choose the arm, you can choose the leg. with top prizes of 100 thousand playingdollars?0 club winning...on the spot. yeah! (laughter) play $100,000 club, the new scratch-off from the pennsylvania lottery. and you coul

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melissa magee takes us there in "fyi philly." >> reporter: parks on tap is back for a second season and it is better than ever. >> it's fantastic. >> we're doing 20 parks over 20 weeks right here in center city. >> reporter: including some unique spaces like the strawberry mansion bridge right over the schuylkill has never been closed down for an event. it includes draft beer and fruity pale ale. >> also there's going to be wine this year. >> reporter: along with a menu of street style foo custom wood fire smoker imported from texas. >> we'll be smoking brisket or sausages on site. it's different than dinner and a movie. the goal is to get philadelphians out into their own neighborhoods and visit new ones. donat gnc's lowest pricesnds of the season sale great products for every goal at this seasons biggest savings plus free cash back rewards sale ends june 7th change begins here one new gnc you, thank you for waking up with us saturday morning, 5:51 a.m., 61 degrees, sky6 live hd overlooking the ben franklin bridge. meteorologist chris sowers says it's going to be a good weekend a chanc

melissa magee what do you think? cecily what do you want? >> cotton candy please. >> i'm here tracking storms and they are playing games down the shore. if you head to the poconos tomorrow isolated shower possible 68 degrees and sun fine and evening showers and 66 and monday breaks of sun with a high of 67. the exclusive accuweather seven-day forecast tomorrow breezy and warmer and 77 and saturday increasing clouds and showers in the afternoon mainly south of philadelphia. sunday is look going partly sunny and late showers sunday night maybe into monday morning and heading into tuesday it stays unsettled but wednesday and thursday, as we start june we are flipping the weather pattern finally getting a break with dry weather and seasonable temperatures. the weekend is looking pretty good. >>> world news tonight is next on channel 6. and "action news" continues on 10:00 on phl 17 with brian taff and sharrie williams. and please join us for "action news" at 11:00 here on channel 6. for cecily tynan ducis rogers jeff skversky and the entire "act

. >>> now today coming up at 4:00, it may be raining but that does not stop adam joseph and melissa mageefrom heading down to the shore for the first time this season. a sneak peek at the new roller coaster from morey's pier at the jersey shore. >>> and you'll want to watch today's what's the deal, we have tips that guarantee what you pay for online is what you get in real life. meteorologist, david murphy, has the seven-day forecast when "action news" comes right back. >>> meteorologist, david murphy is back. >> you'll get a little rain over the weekend but not all of it. stormtracker 6 live double scan shows us things have greatly improved since this morning. early this morning we had a lot of rain pouring down for the region across the morning commute and not so much anymore, a view shows you precipitation pushing past bethlehem. it's ground clutter down on the radar, if we took the signal down low you consee that detailed view of the light rain pushing past lehigh valley airport. looking outside we have the action cam out earlier and the ducks -- i don't know what they eat? earlier yo

. >> i'm melissa magee >> and i'm jeannette reyes.emorial day weekend and we're getting summer ready! with a roundup of ways to get outdoors. >> and ideas to make your patio perfect. >> plus we hit the pit for some legendary barbecue. >> and get our philly cheesesteaks down the shore! >> hi everyone and welcome to fyi philly! and we have a new member of the team! welcome jeannette reyes!! >> thank you!! and happy memorial day weekend! >> we are at longwood gardens and you see this stui >> that is the main fountain garden, one of longwood's signature spaces. >> it's officially re-opening this weekend after a 2 and a half year, 90 million dollar renovation! >> and it is the star of the show for a season-long celebration called a summer of spectacle.

. >> i'm melissa magee it's memorial day week and we're getting summer ready with a round up of wayso get outdoors, it's very laid back, and ideas to make your patio perfect. love entertaining, plus we hit the pick for legendary barbecue. and get our philly cheese steaks down the shore, "fyi philly" saturday at 7:00 p.m. on 6abc. s okay, at some point all of us have cried for our mothers. unfortunately for one teen his moment was caught on camera. he won't live this down ever. police were investigating a string of store break-ins when they caught the 17-year-old in the act. he started crying and screaming. officers tried to calm him down, he made it clear he wanted one person. >> i want to call my mom. detectives found 6 knives on the teen, along with gloves and flashlight and screw drivers and $213. the teen admitted to breaking in several stores. a jewelry store owner was forced to close after the store was burglarized. here's her reaction to the teen's meltdown. >> i want to give him something to cry about. >> i think she managed to do that. police say they recovered some of the s

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