i'm nora muchanic, channel 6 "action news." >> and the stage is set and the musikfest kicks off tonight. duran duran kicks off tonight to get the 11 day musikfest off to a great start. there will be 140 sporpgss on 16 stages throughout the festival and people can enjoy all kinds of activities and food from dozens of vendors, musikfest runs through the 16th and 6 abc is the official media partner. >>> every snap at training camp you worry about injury. >> hopefully this one is not too bad. across the nfl teams are trying to get through camp without significant boo boos but one player on the eagles banged up. jaime apody has the story. >> keiko alonso got a concussion on tuesday at the open workouts at the linc, he has no history of concussions, he has to go through the concussion protocol and demarco murray was peld out because of an illness and back to business after having yesterday off and all eyes are on sam bradford and his left knee, he says it held up just fine and now it's about adjusting to the speed of things after back to back acl tears, bradford is pleases and so is his coach

nora muchanic explains. >> the 11 story, 58,000 ton battleship new jersey, the big j is opens her hatches to families during the world meeting in september. >> we want to share the ship with visitors from out of the area, rooms are something of a premium. >> for $75 a night you can reserve a bed below deck. >> can you get the dinner from the chow line, the battleship already runs an active overnight stay program, 350 to 400 beds are available from tuesday to saturday during the pope's visit and this giant floating bed and breakfast is high. >> it's going to be super crowded and you'll be right in the action across the river, you get to see the pope and have this historic aspect it's so cool. >> we are not talking about the four seasons, there is only 20 inks from the bunks here but an economical way to stay during the pope's visit and an adventure. >> as the sea cadets as the stay over on the ship are learning, this has no elevators and no room service and you'll have to carry your own bags, but you'll sleep under the 16 inch guns and have a view like no other. >> in camden, i'm nora much

in delran, i'm nora muchanic, channel6 "action news." >> so maybe it wasn't good idea to trade brandonkin after ally. >> this is such a bad break. weeks jacory shepherd season is over before it started. the rookie, i can't imagine how this kid feels today. shepherd the promising cornerback drafted in the sixth rounds out of kansas had an mri today that revealed a torn acl. he was carted off the field during yesterday's practice at the linc when he collided with darren sproles. shepherd was the leading to play nickel. they thought they had depth at position so now they will have to reconsider that. >>> well, if shepherd needs a mentor is inn how to bounce back if a major injury he has a perfect one a couple lockers down. demeco ryans the man chip kelly calls the eagles might have mufasa is back on the field. at the time many wondered if he would play anywhere. it was the second time since he suffered that devastating injury in the past five years and yet here he is. >> i'm feeling g i'm getting there right where i need to be along my recovery process. i'm feeling good. getting better ev

new jersey correspondent nora muchanic has the story. >> reporter: cranes and heavy equipment on theeach near oriental avenue signaling the start of a $50 million project expected to transform atlantic city's inlet section. construction of a seawall and new boardwalk in this area will mean that you'll once again be able to bike or stroll the entire boardwalk from margate all the way to gardener's basin in atlantic city. >> we have to go, you know, through the the streets and otherwise we would go -- we would use the boardwalk. >> look at it and see how it is and you just say well it's time to turn around so now you'll be able to go all the way to the basin and enjoy the basin. >> reporter: replacing this damaged boardwalk is a big deal. officials say once you can walk continuously to the other end of it in the inlet, it will become a major economic driver for this area. >> it's critical for the inlet, it's critical for moving our town away from a gaming centric city to a place that everyone will come down and play and have a good time. >> reporter: the mayor says it will spur develop

as new jersey correspondent nora muchanic tells us tonight it may have been slight but the repercussions will be felt for awhile. >> reporter: we've all heard of things that go bump in the night but in the bernardsville area it was a boom a-2.7 magnitude earthquake that jolted people out of a sound sleep. >> it sounded like something had hit the house. it shook things off our shelves, et cetera. so, it was a pretty big jolt. >> i was sleeping and it woke me up out of my sleep and it felt like a train was coming down the chute i guess and then my baby woke up and then we had to feed her and my dog was shaking. >> reporter: the quake happened at 3:41 a.m. here's wait looks like registering on a seismograph measuring ground. >> i slept through it. >> reporter: seismologists say the quake happened about 2 miles underground. that's considered shallow for an earthquake but it was just enough to shake everybody up above ground. >> i thought the house was exploding or there was an explosion and it was just a loud, loud noise. >> reporter: sharon owns the bagel bin in downtown bernardville. >> sh

tonight is there new information in the story of chris and lynn odell, the new jersey correspondent nora muchanicbrings us up to date. >> reporter: talk about living on the edge, for almost four months now chris odell and his wife, lynn have been dealing with the landslide in their backyard and in neighbors, that is totally disrupted their lives. florence officials are permitting them to be in their front street home during the day but they cannot sleep there at night. >> we have been nomads since it started, constantly moving here and there, you know, staying with friend and family where ever we are offered. >> reporter: it was april when a leaky storm drain pipe is believed to have caused the collapse of the backyard, threatened to swallow two homes overlooking the the delaware river. burlington county has made an offer to pay market value for the houses. chris odell does in the want to share numbers but they have been packing boxes and a deal is close. >> we don't have a hard date for a closing day or anything like that right now but again, we need to hammer out details. >> it is bitter sweet.

in seaside park, i'm nora muchanic, channel6 "action news." >> time for sports.ucis here and the eagles have a short week this week. >> they play the jets on thursday up there in the meadowlands. there are still jobs to be wouldn't and lost with the birds. while the third string quarterback position is not the most important battle it is a tight one. jaime apody has a closer look. >> two quarterbacks, one roster spot. for matt barkley and tim tebow it comes down to thursday night and they don't seem fazed. >> i don't feel any pressure at all, no, i don't think it's anything but just an exciting opportunity. >> i wouldn't say more nervous. i always get excited. nervous for every time i step foot on this field on the practice or a game. >> neither of these guys has been impressive enough to get a leg up on the gig but they know what they need to show the coaches against the jets. >> i think it's just trying to run the offense and were you got opportunities in there go put points on the board. >> be consistent. be accurate. and have my decision making show them that

i'm nora muchanic, channel 6 "action news." >>> and remember you can always get updates on the pope's upcoming visit, follow the twitter account on 6 abc pope with up to the minute papal news. >>> now matt pellman is here with the traffic report tuesday night. >> you guys like to play dominoes. >> sure. >> it depends. >> the old domino effect going on, remember the effect on westbound 22 causing the delays to spill back on the schuylkill expressway, a couple of people did not stop in time and ran into each other on the westbound side of 76, approaching 202, extra heavy on 76 to gulph mills to 422, and the crash that brought down the wires on county line road, that remains shut down, people are detouring on street road, there is a crash too on johns boulevard, bottom line byberry road may be the best bet this afternoon. a crash on the southbound lanes of warren street, that just got pushed off to the side, and a couple of accidents in delaware, and another along 7 at jane way and new construction got underway on a chunk at edge more road and until the send of september, you'll want to

jersey correspondent nora muchanic live with the full story. nora. >> reporter: sharrie, rick, it's a parent's nightmare. you think your child is safe at a day care but somehow this three-year-old walked off without anyone notes noticing ad the big question the parents want answered is how can this happen. >> nobody knows he was gone. >> reporter: she dropped her son off on hamilton avenue thursday morning at 7:20 a.m. she was astounded when a short time later she got a call saying that dario was back home and she immediately called the day-care center director. >> i just caw asking her how can you explain to me how he left the school without you noticing. >> reporter: dario left kinder world without anyone seeing him crossing hamilton avenue on his own. he walked a block and a half to his home where he knocked on the side door and his sister found him crying. >> they just apologized and said it would never happen again. >> reporter: and you said. >> so i know it won't because he's not coming back. >> reporter: ortiz reported the incident to pol

. >> meanwhile, "action news" reporter, nora muchanic visited a monastery in buck county where they are making one of the most important elements in the papal mass, actually 100,000 of them. >> the cloister nuns are making communion way fers for the papal mass. >> this is our way to participate, we are thrilled to be able to do it. >> bakes so many hosts no easy task, the sisters are working extra hours to fill the order but are happy to do the work. the ingredients are just flour and water, the only ingredients allowed. >> this is rafael, and magdalene and vincent and benny is not working he broke down. >> the sisters continued working on baking and cutting and packing the huge order, that pope francis will consecrate the host they make is special to these nuns that almost never leave these premises but that they will leave the monastery to attend the pope's mass. >> it's quite an honor to attend the mass, with so many gathered around us. >> we are thrilled and curious on how it will all work out. >> one thing the nun dozen know is their hearts are full as they watch the communion host

new jersey correspondent nora muchanic has the story from hamilton township. >> it's scary. i still can't believe it happened. >> reporter: she's still steaming. at 7:20 thursday morning she dropped off her three-year-old son dario at the kinder world center on hamilton avenue in hamilton. imagine her surprise when a half hour later her daughter called saying that dario was back home knocking on the back door in tears. >> you just decided you wanted to leave? why did you leave school. >> reporter: dario says he wanted to walk home. to do that he had to cross busy hamilton avenue to walk a block and a half to his house. furious ortiz called the day-care center director. >> just apologized and said it would never happen again emand you said? >> i know it won't because he's not coming back. >> reporter: she reported the incident to hamilton police and the department of children and families which sent an investigators to the site today. we attempted to get a comment but no one returned our call or answered the door. some relatives making pickups are upset. >> it's horrible any

nora muchanic. >> have a rabbit as a pet. >> no, all cats and dog. >> yes. >> i have one. they're good pets. >>> live namhis name is lionel u can call him lonnie fresh. ali gorman has more in health check. >> mcdonald's has workers who will be wait on their fast food customers at their tables but you may have to wait extra long for that service here in the u.s. we'll explain. those stories and more when cecily comes back with that full accuweather forecast next. hey, mom and dad! hey, kiddo! (dad) you caught us daydreaming. about a couple of touring bikes? (dad) yeah... mounted on top of a new suv? (mom) uh huh... hooked up to the back of a custom motorhome? (dad) exactly! but how did you- you've got the new instant game from the pennsylvania lottery. (dad) right! bankroll doubler. (mom, off-screen) with top prizes of $300,000. (male announcer) want to see your dreams come to life? you could scratch your way to instant winning. the pennsylvania lottery. bring your dreams to life. >> we just learned the jury reached a decision in the colorado theater shooting trial and we a

. >>> a pair of explosions rocked two churches in nora muchanic. in new mexico.a second blast happened outside a roman catholic church three miles away. fbi and atf are assisting police to determine who planted the explosives. >>> family and friends of bobbi kristina brown will say their final goodbyes in north jersey. the father of bobby brown and the late whitney houston will be buried next to her mother. a brown relative walked out because she was upset over what was being said by pat houston. bobbi kristina brown died july 26th. >>> frustrated neighbors in philadelphia's bridesburg section cannot wait to see the exterminator later today. they have been dealing with a cock roast infestation for months. neighbors tell "action news" they have spent three months trying to get help. this has gone downer the block. 14, 15 houses on the block and everybody has them. >> i spray everyday try to keep it under control but it's worse. >> residents say the officials removed the man from his home and took him to the hospital. other neighbors are so fed up with the situatio

coming up on "action news" tonight at 5:00 new jersey correspondent nora muchanic has more on how the home safely and the latest on the investigation. >>> also coming up tonight college students are often tempted by a lot of unhealthy food on campus. in health check at 5:00 ali gorman has tips on how to make better choices that can possibly lead to a better education. now she tells me. boy, i got my ph.d. a long time ago if that was the case. those stories and much more when we see you coming up on "action news" at 5:00 brian back to you. >> i got my ph.d. in cheesesteaks. thanks my friend. >>> today hundreds of people dedicated the next year of their lives to helping out students in philadelphia schools. >> ♪ >>> a nonprofit organization hosted a pep rally to kick off the school year today. mentors from that group will work side by side with teachers around the city to help support students in philadelphia schools. the city year program aims to keep kids in school and reduce the high school drop outrate nationwide. >> talk about an inspiration. a young local model is breaking down ba

i'm nora muchanic. that story coming up. >> that and much more next at 6:00 for meteorologist adam joseph cecily tynan jaime apody ducis rodgers monica malpass sharrie williams the entire "action news" team i'm rick williams. have a nice weekend. good night. >> ♪ >> "action news." delaware valley 's leading news program. with ducis rodgers, meteorologist cecily tynan and jim gardner. >> ♪ >> friday night jim is off, i'm monica malpass. in the news police say a man drove off way van full of prescription drugs and firefighters rescued the pilot of a small plane that crashed into a creek in allentown. but the big story on "action news" tonight is logistical concerns for next month's papal visit. by now many of you have seen the secure zones released by city officials. today the question remains for people who live in the city where. i going to park when pope francis comes to town? "action news" reporter david henry set out to find some answers for all of us. he joins us live in washington square tonight. d

new jersey correspondent nora muchanic has more now from seaside park. >> reporter: big waves at the jersey shore this weekend kept lifeguards busy at midway beach in south seaside park. this rescue was captured on video saturday afternoon as lifeguards battled strong rip currents. >> saturday sunday we had a lot of multiple rescues. we've -- our line went out four times in two days. >> reporter: captain bill flag a former army special forces medic and dive instructor says on saturday afternoon about 2 o'clock a number of people were on a sand bar when powerful rip currents swept them out. >> jump over one wave and you fly five more feet over. at that point you can't stand anymore. you know, at that point the riptide just starts taking you out and we're on it pretty fast, though. >> the current is so strong that there's pretty much -- it's almost impossible to swim against so they swim the line out, we secure all the victims with a couple lifeguards and we have people heading the 39 pull them back in. >> reporter: when the last of the swimmers was brought to shore, hundreds of people

new jersey correspondent nora muchanic has the latest. >> reporter: columbus farmers market ace liveevastating fire last year. steel frame is up and construction is underway on a brand new 15,000 square foot building at the center of the market on route 206 in mansfield. >> we're accommodating a brand new food court with lots of indoors and outdoor seating and five brand new restaurants and other stores. >> reporter: it was back in november a major fire destroyed building four and the ten businesses inside. the rest of the market reopened just a couple weeks later. >> a lot of people thought the whole thing would close. i'm glad they were opened right away. this is a stapel in the area everybody loves coming here. >> it is eye opening a lieutenant to look at. it is a century overload but i'm enjoying it. >> reporter: managers are hoping that the building undercover trucks will breathe new life in the market which has been suffering a bit since the fire. the outdoor flea market hasn't taken many of a hit but business has been down at the stores inside. >> it changes the track of flowi

nora muchanic channel 6 "action news." >> get updates on the pope's upcoming visit by following popel have news and pictures as we prepare for the arrival of pope francis. what's happened to snacking? how did it become absent-mindedly eating one after the next, after the next? so predictable and so unsatisfying? what about pulling up a chair, a stool, a beanbag, and actually tasting our food. we are a creamy cheese that still believes in the beauty of a knife, in the elegant swipe of a . . . swipe. of course, that doesn't mean you can't dunk us or scoop us up. enjoy every single, sol-i-tar-y bite. the laughing cow. reinvent snacking. 10:20, 78 degrees, sky6 live hd taking a live look at cape may, new jersey, the beach is the place to be. we are looking at our if it heat wave of the season, so get ready. >>> the eagles have done it again, they have won their third straight preseason game against the packers and sam bradford had quite a showing. jeff skeverski was at the game an has more. >> reporter: is sam bradford ready to make the leap from lambeau to atlanta for the monday night f

nora muchanic, channel 6 "action news." >> okay nora thanks. >>> meantime, friends and co-workers arethe reporter and photographer shot and killed in virginia yesterday, they are planning the vigils starting tonight to remember allison parker and adam ward, police say that a disgruntled employee vester flannigan killed a man in the middle of an interview on live television, he shot the woman being interview and she survived with a gunshot wound to her back. >>> philadelphia police are investigating a robbery at a motel in winfield this morning at the north motor inn, police say that two men held a guest at gun point and took his wallet, phone and backpack and the victim was not hurt and the suspect ran from the scene. >>> a cumberland county man accused of killing his brother tried to hide the body made his first appearance in court today. peter rawlin faces nine counts in the case of his brother steven, he was reported missing a year after family and friends last saw him, earlier this year they found his remains buried around the area of vineland. >>> an ocean county, new jersey, man

nora muchanic has his story. >> reporter: it's a bird, it's a plane, no that's 835-year-old charles free falling from the sky after jumping out of the plane at 12,000 feet. >> it's great. it's hard to explain with a thrill. >> reporter: with an experienced diver guiding him, charles made his jump with two grandchildren on a whim. he tried to take it all in as he plummeted to earth. >> actually the free fall was bumpy. after the parachute opened he manuvered it all around so you can see the country side. >> reporter: some people think an 85-year-old must be a little crazy to jump out of a plane. but he said he dibility lose -- loss his sense of adventure. charles has been married to terry for 64 years. you think he is crazy? >> yeah. definitely. >> reporter: how can? >> because he is 85 years old. >> he banged his head and leg during a rough landing, but said it was worth. this daredevil has flown in a hot air balloon and glider and one thing left on his bucket list. >> a military jet, i would love to do that, i don't know how it will happen. >> reporter: perhaps he'll figure out because

inindenwald, i'm nora muchanic music: etta james "at last" (plays throughout) ♪♪ sometimes, at last doesn'ted my mom. ♪♪ turning two worlds into one takes love. ♪♪ helping protect that world takes state farm. >>> topping our people scene this morning food network star sandra lee hopes to leave the hospital this weekend. she is fighting an infection from a double mastectomy she had in may. her boyfriend new york governor andrew cuomo has been by her side. >>> the newest from marvel, and rock and roll drama. and a special gift. >> reporter: there's a mix of new films hitting theaters this weekend. first up if you like the comics, fantastic four. are you in the best shape to do this? >> oh yeah. >> reporter: this version features four new actorrers as -- actors as they hardness their unseen powers. >>> the gift staring jason bateman and rebecca hall. >> i'm sorry to bother you, i think i know you. >> i can't place you. >> is your name simon. yeah. we went to school together. >> reporter: bateman and hall are a young married couple whose life is going just as planned until a chance encounter fr

new jersey correspondent, nora muchanic, has the story of a man on a personal mission to save his execution. >> jimmy graham of pitman is used to taking on tough challenges, his mission now is fighting heroin and other drugs that have killed 12 of his former students. >> you know in is support and other people are going through this just like you are. you can see light at the end of the tunnel. graham makes his living now as a standup comedian, says there was nothing funny about the addiction that his two sons fought. like many parents he didn't know zbll you will deny your child to a grave. he got his sons help and they are now clean, he started a club standup to addiction. he is confronting known drug dealers by planting signs on their lawns, that read, not in our town stop or leave. >> graham says he has gotten threats and signs are taken down as soon as he puts them up. he is not discouraged but disappointed. >> i found out that some of them were my wrestlers and football players too. that just killed me. >> he tries to convince dealers to get out of the business but his focus is famili

coming up tonight nora muchanic finds out the exact process to make the communion host and what theyave planned for the pope while he is in philadelphia. >>> and a big change for animal services in delaware whark agency will take over to help the animals. that and more on "action news" at 5:00. >> thank you monica. >>> next year's philadelphia flower show celebrates the 100th anniversary of the park service, they announced the theme today, next year's flower show will be called explore america, and explore iconic sites from parks across the country. 6 abc is the official broadcast partner. the flower show returns to the convention center march 5th 2016. >> looks delicious. coming up on "action news" at 4:30, if you still have not picked up a back to school backpack stick around we are helping you gear up. >>> how the people behind this caitlyn jenner halloween costume are defending their product. >> coming up. >>> and you won't want to miss the way a single womb linked a generation of family. consideration i'd like to put in my 15-year notice. you're quitting!? technically retiring,

i'm nora muchanic and coming up what kept him going through rain, snow and three nor'easters. >> blankcoming up next. now normals adam joseph cecily tynan melissa magee sharrie williams, month and ma malpass the entire "action news" team, i'm rick williams. join me next for "action news" at 6:00. hey, mom and dad! hey, kiddo! (dad) you caught us daydreaming. about a couple of touring bikes? (dad) yeah... mounted on top of a new suv? (mom) uh huh... hooked up to the back of a custom motorhome? (dad) exactly! but how did you- you've got the new instant game from the pennsylvania lottery. (dad) right! bankroll doubler. (mom, off-screen) with top prizes of $300,000. (male announcer) want to see your dreams come to life? you could scratch your way to instant winning. the pennsylvania lottery. bring your dreams to life. >> "action news." delaware valley's leading news program. with ducis rodgers, meteorologist cecily tynan and jim gardner. >> monday night jim is off, i'm rick williams. in the news secretary of state john kerry coming to philadelphia to push for support of the iran nuclear de

i'm nora muchanic and coming up his experience, what it was like to go sky diving. >> all right.much more coming up next at 6:00 formals adam joseph, sharrie williams, monica malpass, jaime apody, the entire "action news" team, i'm rick williams. have a good night. >> good night. jamie wanted a taste of the real new orleans and we just couldn't say no to that face. then we wanted more of that local flavor so betty says... oh yeah, that's betty. you're going to want to do this alligator thing. and betty didn't lead us wrong. a little later we passed some dancing. and who doesn't like dancing? especially when it's followed by fireworks everyone's nola is different. follow yours. >> ♪ >> "action news." delaware valley's leading news prprogram. with ducis rodgers, meteorologist cecily tynan and jim gardner. >> ♪ >> monday night jersey shore lifeguards rescue a boy who was buried in the sand. >>> and riders get stuck on a rollercoaster at dorney park. >>> buts the big story on "action news" tonight is late word from philadelphia police, they say the woman who drove a car into a house

i'm nora muchanic. this will mean for the inlet area. >> now for meteorologist adam joseph cecily tynan jaime apody sharrie williams, ducis rodgers, monica malpass the entire "action news" team, i'm rick williams. "action news" at 6:00 is next. good night. >> ♪ >> "action news." delaware valley's leading news program. with ducis rodgers, meteorologist cecily tynan and jim gardner. >> ♪ >> monday night a police involved shooting is under investigation in ocean county and philadelphia inmates unveil their progress on a special handmade gift for the pope. >>> but the big story on "action news" tonight is breaking news from montgomery county court in norristown. pennsylvania attorney general kathleen kane has been ordered to stand trial on charges of perjury and obstruction of justice. kane arrived at the courthouse for the start of her preliminary hearing today. she made no comment to the crush of media as she walked to the courtroom. she is of course accused of leaking secret grand jury information to a n

new jersey correspondent nora muchanic has been following this story today. she'll have a full report tonight at 6 o'clock. >> on this friday it's time for a check of the accuweather forecast. >> a fantastic friday. meteorologist cecily tynan in for adam joseph and wisely outside with a first look. hi cecily. >> hi, brian and sharrie. it is a beautiful summer day but it is warmer than yesterday and we'll continue that trend of warming up as we head right through the weekend into early next week. take a look at temperatures across the region right now. yesterday's high 84. average high for this time of the year is 86. right now we're at 86. for the past hours we touched 87 degrees. definitely higher than yesterday. allentown quite a bit warmer than yesterday, 85. wilmington 85. trenton 86. millville 84 and on the beaches that sea breeze is kicking up so cooler there. the boardwalk in atlantic city 78 degrees and sea isle city currently 81. association your evening planner on this friday night, if you're out on the ton, it's going to be warm. at 7 o'clock, 82 d

new jersey correspondent nora muchanic will have that story. if you need a pet they are very sweet.p on "action news at 5:00. eva we'll see you then. >> less than 30 minutes away from the start of 10 days of music fun and goodness in the lehigh valley. you're looking live at musikfest from the action cam in bethlehem right now. still some setting up going on. you can see some people strolling through. the 32nd annual festival kicks into high gear in about 20 minutes at 5:00 p.m. grammy winning duran duran rocked the stage last night during a preview of the big festival. the flaming lips are the headliners this evening. musikfest runs through august 16th and 6abc is proud to be a media sponsor for the tenth straight year. >> always a great events and some great acts this year. >>> meanwhile the winner of a 6abc father's day contest got some vip treatment today. brian beck is a retired police officer, the gloucester township native and a prostate cancer survivor s the philadelphia runner shut down its door today and showered him with free gearly he earned it for voting the most votes