i am nora muchanic "channel~6 action news." >>> thank you, nora. >>> there is a plea to kill. the group called on the school reform commission to resend the sale of penn university. it hurts public education. >>> in skippack, it was a gas leak that forced hundreds from their homes. and john rawlins has more. >> they confirm that the substance that was found in the sump pump pits was gasoline. we are going to flush them out with water and ventilate the houses so we can get the residents back in there. >>reporter:they were brought in place to flush out the gasoline. it happened at 46 goreski lane. they were the first to alert the authorities of the odor. the end unite in the lowest part of the development. it appears that theirs was the hard hest hit. >> as long as we flush it and it stays gone. that is the hope it's a little amount. it will dissipate and not come back. >> the three houses here, the readings we are getting or not dangerous to life or health or combustible. it's a big inconvenience. it's an unpleasant odor. >>reporter:the residents were asked to evacuate. 16 of 1

live in atlantic city i am nora muchanic "channel~6 action news." >>> not good. thank you, nora. the residents along the east section of venango street may have to find a new route home. a single hol sinkhole opened anl responded to the scene. the crews are trying to determine what caused that. >>> coming up on "action news" tonight it's the one that did not get away. a delaware fisherman nets a record-breaking fish. >>> the heavy hitters steps up to the plate for the all-star homerun derby. >>> we have a severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 8:00 tonight. northern maryland moving in our direction. we'll have the timing in the accuweather forecast. >>> those stories and more w >>> the family of a woman that was killed in wilmington made a plea for the gunman to come forward. crystal brown got caught in the crossfire of a gunfight. the 43-year-old died at the hospital. brown's mother spoke about the loss today. >> you took away my support system. you put a big hole in my heart. you put a big hole in my family's heart. >> there were witnesses in the area. into one has come forw

i'm nora muchanic, channel 6 "action news." >> thank you. >>> johan breyer, the admitted nazi guard on trial for war crimes in nazi germany can now return to his home. the 89-year-old breyer has been in the hospital since his arrest last month. he has lived in philadelphia since 1962, and he was a guard at the auschwitz concentration camp but denies killing anyone. >>> the trial for this man began in philadelphia, he is accused of killing his 11-month-old son joshua, back in his home in 90s. >> as the 32-year-old victim that ran into a nearby house, the victim was taken to the nearby hospital for treatment. authorities arrested two people during a drug raid in egg harbor township, the officers took them into custody at the rec metal after finding three bricks of heroin in their room. >>> a mother faces charges after allegedly leaving her newborn in a car outside of a wal-mart. witnesses called police after witnessing the boy strapped into her car seat. the mother returned to the car as the police arrived on the xoon. the mother was taken to special victims for questioning. so far no ch

i'm nora muchanic, channel 6 "action news." >> the ambler water department is trying to restore water after a break this morning. on ninth road in lower gwyneth township. the water is shutoff as crews make their repairs. >>> time now for the "action news" traffic report. >> lets go live to matt pellman in the traffic center on a thursday. >> yes, a thursday, a nice warm thursday. people are thinking, lets go down the shore, 42 southbound side while the jam starts in pennsylvania on that side of the walt whitman bridge, the traffic is like this across the bridge on to 42 southbound through this point at creek road and down to 544 clemens bridge road, a crash there that is not helping us out. all the southbound lanes are open but it's causing extra traffic and combine that with the shore traffic. it's slow go. and the new jersey turnpike, 22 miles per hour at 7 a and approaching heights town the accidents is now gone. the broken down vehicle is now gone at passyunk. and there was an doesn't here in west conshohocken along the blue route, 476 by the schuylkill involving a truck and traff

in seaside park, i'm nora muchanic channel 6 "action news." >> wonderful. >>> and much more to come on "action news" tonight. major progress in the quest for a cure for him and some local researchers responsible for the latest break-through. and health reporter and registered nurse ali gorman has the story coming up. >>> and comfortable conditions, tracking warmer conditions and building humidity. details in the full forecast. >>> and the first wawa store will be closed for good. and details on the change coming up. >>> and those stories and more when "action news at 5:00" continues in a moment. >> the deadly conflict between israel and hamas claimed more lives today. seven israeli soldiers killed in a clash with mitt -- militants. and two civilians among the 27 israelis who died in the conflict. and today president obama reaffirmed the view that israel has the right to defend itself, but voiced concerned about the number of civilian casualties. and john kerry is in egypt trying to help with the diplomatic cease-fire. >>> and details of the death of a father of six who died after a new

>> happy birthday dear danny, happy birthday to you. [ applause ] >> in cherry hill, i'm nora muchanic, channel 6 "action news." >> there is mfrp more to come on "action news" tonight. two years after a zastder at sea, the costa concordia is taken from the sea and why the stay fit challenge continues, and ali gorman is showing us a local work without that is growing in popularity. cecily tynan is live at the philadelphia zoo tonight and that is not a rabbit you are holding there cecily. >> you look the rabbit, this is a radiated tortoise, found in the madagascar, they look like suits, and sun beams, we are not sure how old rhonda is, but the oldest radiated tortoise is 188 years old, older than you guys. i'll feed the rhino coming up on "action news." >> that is older than us combined. >> now she is doing math. just stick to the animals cecily. don't you worry about it. those stories and more when "action news" comes right back. >>> the costa concordia was towed an away from the island where it sunk two years ago. the ship's captain steered too close to the island causing it to capsize and kill

i'm nora muchanic, channel 6 "action news." >>> authorities in atlantic county are investigating an overnightoting that left a man dead, this is the scene along hendricks avenue in pleasantville, he was found behind a home with a gunshot wound, he was rushed to the hospital but could not be saved. today workers with the f.a.a. removed the wreckage of a plane that crashed in pennsville, new jersey, crews used an excavator to remove the cessna, the plane when down saturday after taking off from newcastle airport. both men in their late 70s survived the crash with only minor injuries, investigators reported engine problems before the crash. forensic experts hope that modern technology will help them solve a mysterious death. >> this is a recontracts of a man's face whose remains were found in a wooded area near west rusting lane and carol drive near the sams club. it could have been three months before he was found, and they don't know exactly how he died. he is 35 to 45 years old with distinct tattoos on his back. >>> the archdiocese of philadelphia has sold its nursing homes in order to balanc

nora muchanic channel 6 "action news." >> looks good, thank you. >>> a motorized bike stole frn -- from outside of a home. you see the man walking up on this street in oxford circle and another man in the background as a look out. if you recognize the suspects the philadelphia police would like to hear from you. >>> and in toms river the police can't you to look at photos of a man wanted for theft. july 1 at the kohl's department on 37 west. the man was seen putting items from a men's department in a bag and walked out without paying. if you have information call the toms river police. >>> the police in chester responding to a shooting 24 minutes before the event, call in for peace, in that city. one person shot and rushed to the hospital. the district attorney gathered near by with police marching in solidarity wanting to end the violence and embrace run another. >>> and the traffic report on this monday. >> getting live to matt pellman the one and only in the "action news" traffic center. >> hi, we are just getting details on a brand new crash that popped up here. i was over there col

in southhampton, i'm nora muchanic, channel 6 "action news." >>> and our continuing storm coverage goes on for you at 6 abc, the news app, we have the latest updates for the clean up in our area and dozens of photos on the damage left behind, check stormtracker 6 live double scan as the storms continue to move through the area. >>> camden county authorities and the fbi followed up today on a tip in a 10-year-old cold case, the tip relates to a body, lawmen brought in a backhoe and jack hammer and dump truck to the 300 block of eerie street, investigators have not said what if anything the search provided. >> and new information about the woman that was found murdered and stuff nood a duffle bag in camden. she is 23-year-old laura arojo, a graduate of the art institute of philadelphia. the woman's belonging were found in bag and her car was found set on fire in south philadelphia. sara bloomquist will have a live report with more on the woman coming up tonight on "action news" at 6:00. >>> more growing unrest between israel and hamas. israel announced its first death. sharrie williams is

nora muchanic channel 6 "action news." >> scarlet johansson shows off her mental prowess in her newest movie. >>> the king of england is caught on camera. we'll talk about the girl who got the royal photo bombing. "act right now, get free lenses with a complete pair purchase for caring for you, and your eyes, just got a little easier. kids 14 and under. this is genuine eye care right in your neighborhood. this is pearle vision. >> a flight out of los angeles international airport left hundreds of travelers stranded for days. they were supposed to depart lax on wednesday. it was delayed due to techal issues forcing 238 passengers to spend the night at the airport. when the airline it was departing thursday evening, more techal problems were -- technical problems were found. then they were able to get out. >> reporter: we don't have any weather like that that will cause delays in the delaware valley. we'll start out with the currents in philadelphia. now we'll go live on sky 6. there's the battleship, new jersey, we're seeing more in the way of cloud cover this morning, the high, thin cl

i'm nora muchanic, channel 6 "action news." >> thank you, quite a scene there. we are following damage from our delaware newsroom, the action cam was in greenville, where the storm knocked down a tree and a utility pole it was blocked route 100, and other power lines were leaning heavily over the street. our coverage of the storm impact is at the new 6abc.com. we are posting videos of the damage all day long and updating the power outage numbers as the lights continue to come back on. >> and remember can you always get an early warning about severe weather with the 6 abc storm tracker app one of our meteorologist will give you an alert on your smart fon or tablet whenever a watch or warning is posted. it's free for apple and android devices. >>> now breaking news now, a 92-year-old woman was attacked during a home invasion in cobbs creek today. it happened at 2:00 on carpenter street. a man broke into the home and attacked the woman and took a television and other items and ran off. the woman, 92 years old is expected to be okay. >>> police in upper darby arrest

in princeton, i'm nora muchanic, channel 6 "action news." >> he looks awfully calm for a kitten. >> so cute. more to come on "action news," including sports plus it's considered the most important meet of the day. but the price of breakfast is also rising. >>> and a snake loose in north jersey has animal control officers worried. >> we have thunderstorms rolling back into the forecast especially on monday and tuesday, i'll have details on all that coming up in your exclusive accuweather seven-day forecast >>> swimmers are on its lookout at lake apatcon, an 8 foot boa constrictor, animal control thinks someone released the name near the water, they are not poisonous but can wrap around a person and kill them. they are usually out at night and found in trees. >> too bad they can't wrap around the mosquitos. >> even in north jersey. >> maybe not that lake. stormtracker 6 live double scan shows you we are dry this morning, as we take a look outside, plenty of sunshine as we roll towards mid-day and looking good in center city and feeling not too bad either, we have a couple of highlights i

i'm nora muchanic, channel 6 "action news." >> thank you. >>> one of the world's most innovative arts festivals returning this fall and today the action cam got a preview of the fringe festival. they went through the list of pom performers going through and it will return to the city for the 18th consecutive year. >>> still ahead, what do $5 bills and facebook and the number 9 have in common? they may make you broke. >>> and the international tensions between russia's vladimir putin and europe -- >>> and two families one question, who does this maltese belong to. the canine battle over a pup missing for seven years. mercy fitzgerald campus, we are learned that one person died and a doctor suffered a graze wound after the gunman walked into the psychiatric unit of the wellness center and shot them. the shooter is in critical condition and being treated. we are trying to get more information but that is the latest here on the campus of mercy fitzgerald hospital. >> in other news more victims of the malaysian airlines disaster are being sent home. they have carried additional coffins to

. >> nora muchanic channel 6 "action news." >> topping our people scene, country superstar gargt brooks -- garth brooks is back. he said he is returning from a long retirement. he is plan to go on tour. the new record will be a double album, because brook said he has a lot to say. >>> kate winslet has a message for young women everywhere. aging is fun. the 38-year-old ambassador for the makeup line has been praised throughout her career for sending out a natural image of beauty. at the party she said aging so far is fun. >> she is aging gratefully. >> a disabled california man lives in fear in his own home. this after a woman moved in with her family and refuses to leave. >> the costa conicordia >> a row home catches fire arena forces an entire family out into the night air. >> palestinians begin to leave gaza after a warning from israel about a new airstrike campaign. >> at home, sky6 live hd taking a live look over center city. it is heating up once again, we're keeping an eye out for possible storms to pop up later today. but first, meteorologist david murphy joins us outside with a