for the culpable homicide of his girlfriend, reeva steenkamp. >>> and, also happening today, philadelphia cityouncil holds a hearing on a new hate crime bill. >> that push from lawmakers follows recent attack on gay couple in center city. "eyewitness news" report jan carabeo joins us now, at city hall with more on that. jan, good morning. >> reporter: good morning, erika and nicole. scheduled to speak at this hearing today, the philadelphia police department, the commission on human relations, as well as victims advocates and number of other people, all hoping to add sexual orientation to the city's hate crimes

happening today attack last month on same sex couple in center city prompts philadelphia city council to propose new legislation, that would strengthen the criminal code for hate crimes. >> "eyewitness news" reporter jan carabeo joins us outside city hall with details on this afternoon's hearing. jan, good morning. >> reporter: nicole, erika, good morning. scheduled to speak during the hearing this afternoon, the philadelphia police department, the commission on human relations, and victims advocates, all in hope that sexual orientation will be added to philadelphia's hate crime law. councilwoman blondel reynolds brown, councilman jim kenny holding this hearing today, the committee of public safety. the bill is in response to the september 11 attack, on a gay couple in center city. the couple says several members of this group caught on camera just before the attack yelled gay slurs at them, and beat them. one of the victims spent more than three days in the hospital and had his jaw wired shut. this story sparked national outrage, and three people from bucks county were eventually ide

, south philadelphia and university city. also an ohio real estate company bought the nobletown shopping center for $31.5 million. that property is home to a petsmart and a bed, bath & beyond. >>> 5:25 a.m. a new report shows the cost to live in an apartment continues to rise. courtney reagan is here with this morning's cnbc business news. good morning, courtney. >> hi, good morning. that's right, apartment rents continue to rise despite an uptick in new construction. of course, that would add to the supply as the economy improves. a report out today shows rents rose 1% this summer to an average $1100 nationwide. rents have risen for the past six years and are 15% higher than at the end of the recession in 2009. well, tesla may be set to unveil a new electric car. ceo elon musk sent out a mysterious tweet wednesday, saying it's about time to unveil the "d" with the photo and a date, october 9th. tesla would eventually launch a cheaper sedan and a smaller suv. back to you. >> all right. we'll have to wait and see what that is.

marijuana possession is still illegal and a crime you can be arrested for outside the city limits of philadelphia. but starting today within the city limits, it is now, a possession is now decriminalized. people caught with less than 30 grams of marijuana will face a fine, not automatic arrest and jail time. we spoke with philadelphia police command, who say they've been working with the rank and file out on the street to make sure they know exactly what to do. >> it's been a process in terms of making sure that we, you know, coordinated everything with the other entities that will be involved in this, the other city entities. and so, again, making sure that we provide them with the information so officers on the street know what they're expected to do. >> reporter: coming up in the next 30 minutes, you'll hear some reaction from your fellow citizens about this new law. live in university city, jesse gary, nbc 10 news. >> jesse, thank you. >>> new from overnight, we have learned school officials in moore, oklahoma, are forcing students and staff who are on the carnival cruise ship carrying a dall

it went on for hours and over several miles in southwest philadelphia, center city and north philadelphiathey even soon passed school buses packed with children wheelly popping thrill seekers putting young lives in danger. >> this is something we can't have. >> reporter: despite that and despite the fact that dirt bikes and atv's are illegal on city streets, chopper three saw not one traffic stop. the riders eventually gathered at a memorial service for noted dirt biker kyrell tyler a 23-year-old father gunned down last week in southwest philadelphia. his mother tells "eyewitness news" the display on city streets was a tribute to her son. >> friends out here riding the bikes in his memory, you know, and they've been very supportive. everybody out here has been very supportive. >> reporter: philadelphia police report no accidents and no injuries from the caravan. well, right now there's rain popping up in our area. meteorologist kathy orr is tracking what we might see overnight. >> area of rotating showers around the region heading towards the delaware valley moving toward the northeast. m

is going to be chairing the efforts to find out from all the parties involved how well the city of philadelphia can respond to and contain the health crisis. that hearing begins at 1:00 this afternoon here at city hall. we're live this morning, philadelphia city hall, jesse gary, "nbc10 news." >>> and you can go to our website nbc10.com for all on the virus and find out how the virus is spread and information about quarantine and isolation. >>> meanwhile, three new cases of enterovirus and all three in monmouth county. 17 cases state wide throughout new jersey. a 4-year-old boy from mercer county died from the virus nearly three weeks ago. >>> philadelphia will welcome the vice president to town, joe biden will be at 10 grand to talk about the infrastructure. nbc10's monique braxton has more details. >> reporter: hi, tracy. the vice president's office isn't releasing any details about any special announcements he'll make today other than saying he'll talk about the importance of improving the infrastructu infrastructure. we've learned that the vice president will be meeting governor casey and t

mayor's commission on immigrant and african affairs had a roundtable discussion tonight at philadelphia's city hall. >> it's very quick to kill and the way and manner in which it is spreading is making people second guess and what is happening. >> reporter: the first ebola death on u.s. soil, that of thomas duncan in dallas brings the disease that much closer to those monitoring it. >> in my heart that it happened in the united states and brings it even closer and increased the level of fear among people. >> reporter: from city hall to the pennsylvania convention center where some of the brightest minds in medicine are in town for a week-long conference on infectious diseases with ebola topping the list. >> to many americans it has been something that was remote. >> reporter: even president obama expressed the growing public health concern during a conference call with state and city leaders including mayor michael nutter. health officials and community advocates are working together to educate the public and provide help to west african countries in need. the ebola crisis prompted an educator

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philadelphia and down the shore looking quiet. cityhiladelphia and down the boards, of course n-ocean city, cape may county where it is dry but it's a little bit on the cloudy side and a little bit cool this evening. on storm scan3 we're tracking some clouds, that's about it. these persistent clouds with easterly winds have been with us for the past couple days and finally we'll see them breaking up and moving eastward as our winds shift. right now in philadelphia 65, 66 in allentown, in the poconos 52. the only good part about the temperatures a little milder. where it is clear, it is cold and you can see throughout the northern plains some 30's and some 40's. northern plains some 30's and cold front. tomorrow is the last really nice day. we'll watch that low pressure system that's providing the clouds move further out to sea. the sun returns and it will be a very comfortable afternoon. but by late friday night this front will approach, the clouds move in. saturday morning the rain arrives with a little wind and once that front moves

city. jesse, why is there a market, first of all, for this type of app. and explain how it works. >> reporter: tracy, much of that parking on the philadelphia parking authority website is metered spaces. thousands that you pay for here, along with dozens of parking lots and garages around the city. finding a free parking space like looking for a need until a haystack. so the monkey parking company is trying to find a in each. the price is up for negotiation. reaction now from some drivers who are always on the hunt for a spot is mixed. >> i don't think you should have to pay for a free parking space, you know. this is america. land of the free. survival of the fittest. you get your parking space. >> this is about that anyway to park. that's why people take the trolleys and subs. >> i think it's a good idea but i can also see the apprehension behind it. it does seem like it could happen in the city. especially in this city. >> reporter: and that gentleman is talking about the potential for violence which is one reason why democrat councilman bill greenley wants to make the selling of free spots illegal. he's introducing a bill today. hearings hopefully in the

at the time gonzalez was a second for two members of philadelphia city council. authorities say she had no access to city finances. >>> also today, the delaware county teacher and coach charged with sexually assaulting a former student is scheduled for a preliminary hearing in court. bill barber is accused of having sex with a 15-year-old girl at garnet valley middle school. state police say that girl, now in high school, sent barber nude photos of herself prior to the encounter in the coach's office. >>> and happening today in philadelphia, lawyers for both sides will meet before the murder trial bebegins. jones is accused of killing him. jones is already serving life for murdering his alleged accomplice in 2012. abel was walking home from his summer job in south philadelphia when he was robbed and shot. this happened shortly after bo moved from philly to minnesota to teach math in public schools. >>> happening today, a rally against hate crimes at philadelphia's love park. state representative brian sims organized the rally in response to the beating of a gay co

. >>> philadelphia city officials say they are ready to handle anyone who tests positive for ebola in our area. >>> and winds of change, we'll transition to some of the coolest temperatures we've seen in a while this weekend. meteorologist chris sowers joins us with a look exactly when the changes are blowing in. >> reporter: they are lock knocking on the door now. what's funny with the mildness earlier this month, this is what we saw last year at this time. if you don't know at home, i'm a big winter weather fan. i'm cheering it on. it's similar, the pattern, i've overlooked a couple of things. we had a big warmup to start october. this year has been the same way. the cool down, the same thing happened in october last year. as you look outside, you can see how quiet it is and the temperatures are mild, during the the course of the day you'll see the wind pick up and the clouds move in overhead. quakertown, 51 degrees, warrington, 5. center city, 55 degrees, levittown, 56. cinnaminson, 56. glassboro, 57. gandys beach 58. avalon, 62. here it is, this is the culprit right here, you can

live in center city, jesse gary, "nbc10 news." >>> also today, philadelphia city council is expected to call for hearings for the city to become a regional energy hub. earlier this week council voted down a proposal to sell pbw. now hearings on the energy hub idea could start as early as next week. >>> today, penndot secretary of transportation will be at drexel university to announce a $2.5 million award from the state to support the philadelphia 30th street station district plan. that plan is to come up with new ideas for the area. regarding rail and transit services including the possibility of development of the rail yard. >>> and here's another announcement with covering for you today. gaming officials will unveil what they call ground breaking research. gaming commission will make that announcement in center city philadelphia. it's expected to highlight jobs and tax revenues generated by the state's 12 casinos. >>> we continue to watch the fog make for a slow commute. >> yeah, monique braxton gave an update where she was in euclid township. >>> let's start in franklin township,

philadelphia 58. fifty-seven in millville and atlantic city. average high being 62., poconos only in the 40's today and getting even colder. during the day on friday for your halloween we have areas of low pressure off the coast and cold air with another area have low pressure coming from the great lakes. temperatures in the 50's, but we will stay dry, in between these two systems. now by saturday this low will be moving off shore and combining with that off shore storm but we will see win, we will see rain, and some cool conditions, with highs in the lower 50's, but the wind really kicks in as this storm really, energizees off the coast of new england on sunday. we're talking about gusty wind and chilly temperatures. height will be in the 40's on sunday and wind chill, will be in the 30's. we have not talked about that in a very long time. we have been talking about the jet stream already taking a dip, tomorrow through the the weekend it goes well down in the deep south, and then slowly begins to retreat by the beginning of next week, you see this big ridge with war

putting it on incorrectly or taking it off incorrectly. >> and despite that agreement, the city of philadelphia is ready to handle an ebola outbreak and you can find the latest information on the city department website and on 6abc.com. live at city hall, david henry, channel 6 "action news." monica? >> thank you, david. >>> we know you folks have a lot of questions about ebola, we are hosting a facebook chat this afternoon. the director of infectious diseases at penn presbyterian hospital took your questions and that chat is it on the facebook page to read. and more on the ebola cases neck on "world news with david muir." >>> and breaking news just into our news room stemming from yesterday's road rage attack on a school bus. "action news" just learned two women described as persons of interest are now being questioned. we first told you on "action news at 5:00" the police found the chevy suburban believed to be involved in the attack yesterday afternoon. now two women linked to the vehicle are detained, and a search of the vehicle uncovered a baseball bat. the police believe it was used to sm

philadelphia history. nbc 10's katy zachry joins us now with what the city of philadelphia has. >> tracy, we went straight to the city streets department. they're responsible for clearing the roads of snow and ice as quickly and as safely as possible. it turns out, last year there was a record number of calls to the city's 311 line from people who are worried about being snowed in and wanting their streets cleared. the city's chief highway engineer tells me at the end of last year, philadelphia streets were in some of the worst shape he has ever seen. the winter of 2013-2014 produced twice the number of potholes the streets department normally sees in a season. and with regard to salt, they are still getting shipments right now to build up their supply. the cost of salt has gone up for philadelphia about $5 a ton, but it's a cost they already budgeted for, as the department gears up for what could be another rough winter. >> we have salt being delivered. our fleet management is starting to prepare the trucks. we're making sure our contracts are in place in the event we need to get contractors. >> and at 5:

"eyewitness news" reporter steve paterson is at city hall. >> philadelphia's known worldwide as a city that celebrates and values diversity. >> reporter: tough talk tuesday in city council. >> we will not allow a few thugs to tarnish that reputation. >> reporter: council's public safety committee holding hearings on a bill that would add penalties to crimes motivated by hate based on sexual orientation, gender identity or disability. >> there is a price to be paid to miss treat people. >> reporter: the bill born from a crime that stunned the the nation, in september, group of young men and women, assault a gay couple while allegedly yelling barrage of slurs. security video on have that group led to charges. >> watching that shameful video as a member of the city council, for me the next question is and what can the sit do i about this. >> reporter: council woman blondeel ren held in brown offered the bill when she learned is there no state protection for lgbt hate crimes. would it amend city code to add penalty on top. ninety days added to a jail term or a 2,000 you dollars fine could

reporting live in middletown, delaware, katy zachry, "nbc10 news." >>> happening later today, philadelphia city council will be looking to pass a bill that would make a tax motivated by someone's sexual motivation a hate crime. that proposal was triggered by the september beating of a gay couple in center city. their is surveillance video of the couple. one of victim had a broken jaw that required stitches. the other had facial cuts. they're facing charging in the attack. their attorney says it was not motivated by the victims' sexual orientation. the new hate crime bill calls for 90 days in prison and a fine up to $2,000. >>> police officers in montgomery county scheduled to be laid off are now taking their complaints to the state department of labor. the francona police department will lose about half of its officers if the layoff goes through. the police union claims the move is retaliation. the police chief threatened to demote an officer for, quote, not having his back at a very heated township meeting where the layoffs were announced it went from two to two full-time and two part-time off

city, i'm ted greenberg, nbc 10 news. >>> now to developing news. students and parents shocked to find out that a philadelphia charter school has closed. many reported to class today at walter d. palmer charter;h$igh school in the city's frankford section only to find out it had shut down. just last week the charter's elementary school held a lottery to eliminate 275 students after a state supreme court order. the parents were told the high school would survive even though the court ruled the school violated its charter and lost $300,000 in state funding a month. >> my child has been going here since fifth grade. my frustration is i got a phone call at 11:00 last night telling me not to send my daughter to school this morning. >> there's an effort to see if all of the high school students can be transferred to west philadelphia high school promise academy. in the next hour, officials will be at the charter school to counsel parents and talk about their options. >>> a nurse who worked in west africa with ebola patients was released this afternoon from a new jersey hospital. casi hickox has been symptom-free f

live in center city this morning, jesse gary, "nbc10 news." >>> also today, philadelphia city councils tackling this. they're expected to call for hearings to explore the city's opportunities for what they call a regional energy hub. council refused to hold hearings on the proposed sale saying that the negatives outway the positives. hearings on the energy hub idea to start as early as next week. >>> today penndot's secretary of transportation will visit drexel university to support the philadelphia street station district plan. that plan is to come up with new ideas for that area when it comes to rail and transit services. and that includes the possibility of development above the well yard. >>> 19 minutes after 4:00 now. today, gaming officials will explore what they call ground breaking on gaming. they will make that announcement in center city philadelphia. it's expected to highlight jobs and tax revenues generated by pennsylvania's 12 casinos. meanwhile a lawsuit over skimpy uniforms is over. 40 women who workeded at resorts hotel casinos. women claim that the roaring 20s theme t

philadelphia. one member of city council says it's about time to do something.s the price for drones drops, concern is growing. "eyewitness news" reporter matt rivers takes a closer look. >> reporter: so, where can you fly a drone? the question keeps popping up because drones keep popping up over more and more places. like two sundays ago down at lincoln financial field. the eagles were playing the giants but unbeknownst to many in the stadium and the parking lots flying high above them was a drone taking video. police veg wail found the pilot and confiscated the drone and no charges were filed but it did prove how drones can go just about anywhere. police brought their concerns tokens sill man jim kenny entitled unmanned aircraft systems. >> reporter: kenny introduced a bill thursday at city council that would regulate drone use in the city. owners could not fly drones over large crowds or use them to follow people. >> we just want to begin to address in a common sense way and evolve as that technology evolves going forward. los angeles is dealing with it i'm s

. >>> philadelphia city council to day reject the proposed sale of the gas works to a company, in connecticut. council president darryl clark says that it wasn't a good deal, mayor michael nutter blasted city lawmakers. right outside pgw headquarters tonight "action news" reporter dann cuellar, dann. >> reporter: well, jim, it appears that the nation's largest city owned gas utility will remain just that for now, city own. council as you say has effectively killed a $1.86 billion deal to sell to it a connecticut company. >> i think what we have heard and what we saw today is quite possibly the biggest cop out that we have seen in recent legislative history in philadelphia. >> he clearly did not have the support for this. i cannot really say that anybody supports this proposal as submitted. that is the mayor's responsibility. >> reporter: city council president darryl clark and other members of the council say risk of possible sale to uil holdings out weighed benefits. mayor nutter estimated the sale would pump between 40600 million-dollar in the cities under funded pension plan. council says

also happening here, ebola will be the focus of hearings that begins today at philadelphia city hall. philadelphia councilmembers will discuss the city's readiness to handle ebola cases. >>> meantime, the new jersey health department says there are three new cases of enterovirus z-68 since last week. you'll member a 4-year-old from mercer county died of the virus a few weeks ago. you can learn more about ebola and enterovirus d-68. you will find detailed information on how the virus is spread and warning signs. >>> three things to stay on top of today. >> first, the search for a pair of girls who attacked a student here temple university campus. it happened yesterday near 13th street near oxford. police tell us that a temple student was walking to her car when a teenage girl came up from behind and punched her in the back of the head. the victim did not seek medical attention. temple will not issue a text or alert about the incident. >>> also, a police man hunt in the poconos for eric 14 is taxing people. and the police are spending extra money on overtime and manpower and equipment.

that is a great way to start your day. >>> no problems between northeast philadelphia and center city. fifty-five on 476. we have an accident in new jersey, white horse pike at the white horse avenue. this is compromising one of the lanes there be careful of. that watch out for overnight construction on the pennsylvania turnpike between bensalem and fort washington causing a touch slow down but you nothing major. weather-wise today nothing major but just a few sprinkles, that is great way to put it, torey. >> yes, that is what we will be find to go day, nothing that would necessarily mean you have to bring an umbrella along but there is still low pressure that we are tracking that is responsible for any clouds you see today. it is responsible for this very isolated little sprinkling, i like how torey put that of a couple little showers right new but not only a retreat area of low pressure but weakening area have of low pressure. i don't think you have to where bye anything but a spotty showers. just enough that it is worth a mention but in the enough to really plan around it. low 60's

philadelphia a today for a special event honoring a century of fallen fire fighters and a memorial plaque what's recollect at geno's steaks contains names of more than 400 people who have died serving the city of philadelphia. the memorial is the work of geno vanto and replaces weather worn path of honor created by his father the late joey vanto. >>> people living in one camden county community have a simple message to drivers tonight, it is slow down. >> reporter: sign says 25 miles per hour but average driver goes farrah above that through this residential section of voorhees township. i'm cleve bryan coming up and speak to families wondering what more can be done and will drivers ever get message that children are in danger. >>> also ahead at 6:00 local preschoolers make history what they did that is now in the record books, kathy. >>> we are looking at a partly cloudy sky this evening but we want to you layer up for your trick or treaters because it will continue to move in the region. we will have that have region. we will have that have halloween forecast there are 211 lawyers in congress. but not one electrician. so here's a bright idea. donald norcross. a union electrician for 30 ye

that's a live look at center city philadelphia. up to 58 today, but it will be chilly for the trick or treaters tonight. >>> from our delaware newsroom, police in wilmington are looking for a gunman who left a man critical arely injured. the man was found at 9:45 last night and shot in the upper body. >>> new castle detectives want the public to take a look at the mannny sketch. it is believed he attacked a rob a woman. he used a gun and demanded money. if you have any information call police. >>> a doctor with local ties is being credited for preventing the spread of ebola in nigeria. that delaware county woman that you just saw spoke to "action news" about her sister's ultimate sacrifice. >>> eric frein was captured and is behind bars and he was captured where this ordeal all began. "action news" will be right back. - ( helicopter whirring ) - ( roars ) ( siren wails ) ( pop music playing ) ♪ when you're ready ♪ ready, ready, ready ♪ come and get it ♪ get it, get it ♪ when you're ready, come and get it ♪ ♪ na na na na ♪ na na na

burglaries were also up slightly and alcohol-related arrests and referrals are down. >>> philadelphia city council will address tensions between residents in north philadelphia and temple university students. darryl clark introduced new legislation yesterday to designate the area as an educational housing district. it will hold students responsible for certain conduct and landlords of unruly students could lose their rental licenses. the measure will now be up for a debate in committee. >>> this is causing a lot of talk here. a 17-year-old girl said she was unfairly sent home from school for breaking the school's dress code. here is the outfit she was wearing. you can see the legs there with the boot and the coat. the girl said she was sent home in wilmington because she was wearing the leggings. her mother says the school told her it was trying to make sure boys weren't detraistracted by clothing. boys should be responsible for their behavior. the dress code promotes a proper learning environment the school says. >>> septa will launch a new campaign to silence the violence on trains and b

heading to center city philadelphia. vine street expressway looking good in both directions and cleared the entire length of the way between 95 and 76 and checking some of your average speeds right now. reading 65 on the pennsylvania turnpike and 55 on 76 and 50 right now on 422. we're not seeing too many slow downs so far this morning heading into new jersey, same situation. the 42 freeway northbound basically between route 55 and the area bridges. the speeds are averaging in the mid-50s right now. tracy? >>> now to concerns over ebola. the lawyer for that nurse who was force under to quarantine in newark is rejecting that she remain isolated. kaci hickox was released yesterday afternoon. she tested negative. maine health officials want her to stay in seclusion for 21 days after her last possible exposure to ebola. >>> a dozen army troops in isolation after a tour in west africa. the group will stay near their base in italy for 21 days, even though they did not come in contact with ebola patients and they show no sympto

. >> former philadelphia police officer richard coats worth appeared in center city philadelphia courtroom today. a judge determined he will stand trial for allegedly beating his girlfriend. that trial starts a week from today. and 23-year-old patricia sureg facing second degree aggravated assault charges after throwing her 1-month-old baby into the ocean off atlantic city. they jumped off a jetty at pacific avenue. two nearby fibbermen jumped into save them and others rushed in once everybody was safe opt rocks. she is held on $100,000 bail. >> pennsylvania's child predators unit made another round after receipt and two suspect are from our area. 21-year-old edward bacon from doylestown bucks county. thor takes say they found 25 files of child pornography on his laptop and found evidence he tried to district solve it he's feld on $250,000 bail and whitpain township 2-year-old christopher pack was arrested following an undercover operation he shared multiple images and videos of child porn. pack is held behind bars also tonight. >>> in berks county authorities identified the man whose body

philadelphia. and atlantic city is 70 as well. look at this dramatic view from the comcast center in center city. the rain has ended right there for now. there's still a few spots of showers moving through philadelphia. you can see them moving through delaware county. but the heavier stuff is in new jersey, burlington county is getting a few spots on the radar which has been heavier. a flood advisory is in effect for burk and lehigh county. but the rain is quickly ending. this is future weather showing it's pushing off to the northeast. we will get some breaks in the cloud, while completely clear, and even later in the afternoon, there's a possibility of spotty showers popping up once again. but things get dryer after that. the extended future weather when i come back. >> all right, bill. to be expected with that rain a slow going on the roads on your way to work. let's check with jillian mele and see what she's seeing on the cameras? >> this is a live look at king of prussia, 76 is pretty quiet as far as incident goes. we're not reporting any delays. no accidents on 76 but we still have an accide

. >>> 20 minutes of nonstop news continues with action from philadelphia city council just over a month after a gay couple was attacked in philadelphia. today council pass ad bill that would mean tougher punishment to anyone who targets a victim over their sexual orientation. lu ann cahn was at city council. this isn't law just yet not for everyone and not everyone i should say is in favor of it. >> reporter: that's right. mayor nutter is expected to sign this bill into law. by the way, the state is working on its version. city council members did not want to wait to act. it was a unanimous vote and it would mean harsher penalties for someone charged with throwing slurs at a gay couple. last month three suspects were arrested for assaulting a gay couple in center city. prosecutors said they couldn't be charged with a hate crime because the law doesn't cover sexual orientation. the state supreme court struck gender identity and sexual orient jays from state law in 2008. efforts to restore them haven't made it out of committee. councilman jim kenny said the city couldn't wait for the stat

you can see clear skies over the philadelphia art museum. the cities are above the trees. >> let's go to our chief meteorologist, glenn "hurricane" schwartz. how long will this last? >> we'll have nice weather through tomorrow. you can see clouds around more in the poconos. in philadelphia things are quiet. clouds are breaking up. high temperatures today only 60. 70 yesterday. only 43 in mount pocono now. low to mid-50s across much of the rest of the area. so pretty chilly night but then these are fairly close to the average temperatures for this time of the year. it's going to be dry, it's going chilly but it's not going to be dry over the weekend. it is going to be even colder than it is now. the timing and all that coming up in the seven day in a few minutes. >> two people are being monitored for ebola in montgomery county. health department says the pair lives in the county but returned from liberia on tuesday. they are not showing symptoms and they are considered low risk but county health officials will be monitoring them daily. pennsylvania is o

it is more so around center city philadelphia and surrounding areas. so again eastbound, one lane of traffic getting by because of this accident crash here that has been out here for over an hour and a half. i would say close to two hours and because it was fatal we will have an investigation so any accident will be out there longer. this is city avenue area from the schuylkill expressway, this will definite liz affect city avenue, presidential boulevard, anyone traveling out of that area from the main line you will definitely fine delays as a result of this incident. in regards to alternate kelly drive, martin luther king drive, definitely alternates but will be heavy. if you are a truck drive you will to have use 476 to i-95 as an alternate because you cannot take either drive. anticipate volume on i-95 heading out of the northeast and delays on the south bun side of the roosevelt boulevard approaching the schuykill expressway, ukee. >>> the director of the the cdc meets with law make tours discuss u.s. response to the east bowl a out break. cdc is u

city, windy, sun, clouds, 70 degrees, seas are building thanks to gonzalo 4 to 8 feet. if you're on the water, keep that in the back of your mind, the water will be rough. philadelphiais the forecasted high. overnight tonight, cloudy, breezy, 43 outlying suburbs, 47 for center city. the exclusive accuweather seven-day forecast, today is not a bad day, breezy, but mild, 67 degrees, 56 degrees for sunday, sharply cooler, and then we get into monday morning, there could be widespread frost north and west of the city, as well as the pine barrens. monday we rebound nicely. tuesday, showers possible, 63. wednesday, more showers possible, 60. right now the early call on thursday and friday, more clouds and showers, temperatures holding in the 50s. le most of next week at this point looks miserable. >> thanks for that. >> reporter: yeah. >> thanks, chris. >>> don't forget you can take trach anytime -- take 6abc.com with you. the new smart design fits any device you have, whether it's your tablet or smart phone, no matter how large or small that screen. check it out by visiting 6abc.com any more anywhere. >>> the uso celebrated 77 years of helping military and their families

by state supreme court on a technicality back in 2008. >>> october is lgbt history month at philadelphia city hall, a rainbow flag was raise todd celebrate, the flag, which is on the northeast corner of dilworth plaza, will fly for the rest of the month. >>> a local mother was told routine surgery for her daughter would be covered by insurance. >> but then she got the bill and when collections agencies started to call, three on your side sprung into action. our health reporter stephanie stahl has another problem solved, tonight. >>> plus, a new well known block in philadelphia officially gets under way, kathy. >>> in weather we will see the rain but in the wake of that the cool is coming, we are going to see the coolest air of the season moving in, with more details coming up with the seven day >>> well, getting into your car, has never been easier, for thieves. there is a sneaky, new, hacking device, that could make you a victim. tonight, after thursday night the football the one thing thaw need to do to protect yourself. >>> well, a stretch of the market east corridor in center city philade

. >>> happening now, philadelphia city council is meeting today. they are looking to pass a bill that would make a tax motivated by the victim's sex orientation, a hate crime. we are taking a live look at this moment. nbc 10's monique braxton is following the story. she's live right from outside of city hall in the meeting where it's taking place. what can you tell us? >> reporter: we spoke to a council person outside chambers. he tells us he expects full support from fellow council members. the bill was introduced shortly after a gay couple showed us their injuries sustained after they were sumpjumped in center . pennsylvania's hate crime law applies to attacks on people because of their gender, religion and ethnicity. council person kenny says philadelphia law would include other people. >> the reason people need to be protected is they need to walk down the street with whom they choose to walk with and not be harassed or beaten or have their jaw broken. to me, that's just unacceptable in any circumstance. the state criminal law will take care of

have to be a law. >> very feel good, in my mind it's intended to help city council's favorability with a lot of groups in philadelphia but doesn't address the problem. the problem is simply people are attacking people. we should apply the law across the board and equally tomb. >> reporter: whether a feel good move or not city council members said they had to fill the gap in hate crime law. when a gay couple was assaulted in center city last month prosecutors said they couldn't charge the three suspects with hate crime. council members believe the bill they passed today fixes that problem and covers the city until state fixes its own hate crimes bill. the state supreme court struck gender identity and sexual orientation from the state law in 2008. efforts restore them haven't made it out of committee for a vote. councilman kenny said council couldn't wait for the state to come to its senses. >> you can't do not more. this is a modern world. times are changing. >> reporter: meanwhile state hate crimes bill is expected to be reintroduced in the next session. live in the digital operations certain, lu ann cahn, nbc 10 ne

that's where a hearing on ebola preparedness will be held at philadelphia city hall today. jesse, are city council members only concerned about the current virus outbreak? >> reporter: no, vai, they want to take a look at any potential health threat. obviously ebola and enterovirus d-68 are the two taking precedence. councilman curtis joe jr. is chairing the hearing. two public health and public safety, including representatives from multiple departments and agencies . coming up in the next half hour, i'm going to break down who's exactly coming here and why. later on i'm make a call to the councilman to see if i can gather more information. >>> officials at philadelphia international airport will address travel protocols when it comes to ebola and other infectious diseases. they will hold a briefing later this morning. officials said earlier this week, they started to keep a close eye on passengers who appear to be sick. you can count on nbc10 for continuing coverage of the ebola outbreak. christine maddela and chris cato arrived in dallas to cover the story as it unfolds t

well a reason why a lot of philadelphia to atlantic city is because it's so close, it's like a quick getaway. the ocean is a big draw. you can come and get some exercise, get some ice cream. love to come to the casinos, get some good food, put your feet in the water, and of course fishing. i love to fish off the pier. i'm a great fisherman. flounder, sea bass, striped bass, you name it, i'll eat it. and you can, like i say, be home within an hour. done it many times. trading-in or selling webuyanycar.com takes thev?hassg in just 3 easy steps. one, get your free online valuation. two, drive to your local car buying center. and three, walk out with your check in as little as 30 minutes. buying used cars is all we do... all makes and models... no dealership pressure. we'll even settle your loan or lease. so don't wait. get your free online valuation now at webuyanycar.com >>> let's get traffic and weather tother. is that rain moving out, katie. >> it is starting to. we are seeing back edge of the clouds moving through as well but there is also still some residual problems that we have t

we will do a hype are local zoom here over the city of philadelphia, the whole city is in something, whether it is light rain or full on flat shower coming down, and i want to take you overtime lapse here as we go out to point pleasant beach specifically and what you will notice here more than anything as we put things into motion here, those trees, they are shaking pretty well. we were joking it looks like a disco party going on, and something like that because it is so breezy right now and will only get more breezy with time n terms of what the rest of today has in store expect that there will be okayingal run have rain moving through but because of the clouds that are stuck in place all day, breeze kick nothing that day time high will climb so much and with the breeze factored in it will in the feel very, very warm at all. so have your jacket ready to go, i highly again suggest rain gear you will want to have that on stand by here. even though run of rain do come through somewhat occasionally throughout the day, they will be with us, pretty much anytime today, vittoria. >> thanks

happening today, philadelphia city council holds a hearing on proposed hate crime legislation. >> thel is in response to a brutal attack on a same sex couple in center city last month. eyewitnesses jan carabeo with more on this afternoon's session, jan, good morning. >> reporter: nicole, erika, good morning. currently here in pennsylvania sexual orientation isn't covered by the state's hate crimes law. some state lawmakers work to go change that. meantime philadelphia lawmakers want to strengthen the penalties for hate crimes committed here in the city today another step in that direction through a hearing on proposed bill. that's happening today right around 2:00. this bill is in response to the september 11 attack on gay couple in center city. the couple says several members of this group caught on camera just before the attack yelled gay slurs at them and beat them. of course there is story sparked national outrage, and three people from bucks county were eventually identified with the help of social media, and arrested for the assault, but currently, in pennsylvania, again, they c

norristown, northeast philadelphia, mount holly will see skies partly sunny. there will be more clouds in atlantic city, but the farther south we go, the more sunshine you'll see for cape may and rehoboth. dover warms to 73 this afternoon. turning partly sunny, pretty nice afternoon for wilmington, chester and philadelphia. at times we'll have a few clouds but no sign of any rain. till we get to the weekend, the seven-day forecast with the timing of that rainfall when i come back. >>> 4:42 a.m. it's early but we're already seeing problems out there. >> yeah, jillian mele has been on air telling us about a number of issues. hopefully things are clearing up on 95? >> not clearing yet. i think it's still going to be a little while only because we have this massive tanker truck here that was on fire earlier this morning. as you can see, crews extinguished that fire, but this is still out there. police are guarding that scene so the right lane still blocked on 95 northbound as you approach cottman avenue. we still have to get this thing off of 95. so it is going to be a little while. but we're not reporting

four other suspects are currently facing charges. >>> a philadelphia city council committee advanced a bill that adds hate crimes to the it i code. public safety committee held hearings on crimes motivated by hate based on sexual orientation, gender identity or disability. the bill was born from a crime that stunned many in the community. in september, a group of young men and women allegedly assault add a gay couple while yelling slurs. three people now face charges. >>> malala yousafzai the youngest purpose to receive the noble peace prize is awarded the liberty medal in philadelphia for her courageous fight for children's education. at 11 year-old malala began writing published journal entries about living under the taliban regime in pakistan and against keeping women out of schools. two years ago she was shot in the head while returning from school by taliban gunman for advocating girls education. >> i had two options, one was not to speak and wait to be killed and the second was to speak and then be killed. i chose the second one because i did not want to live in that situation

city in pennsylvania. yesterday in trenton, protesters gathered on the steps of the state house to demand that drug be legalized in that state. now, philadelphia hasn't gone that far, but it has decriminalized possession. people caught with less than 30 grams of marijuana in this city will face a fine, not jail time, starting today. if you don't have valid identification, police will take you to the nearest district station so they can figure out who you are and then you'll be freed. opinions about the new law running the gamete. >> i'm not sure that's good going into the future, because they slow down this and then they slow down them, and before you know it, there won't be any criminals. >> i really think that it's going to save us a lot of money and a lot of our police efforts. they're going to focus their time and attention hopefully on things that are a little bit more severe and important than a couple of grams of marijuana here or there. >> reporter: coming up in 30 minutes, i'm digging into how decriminalizing marijuana has impacted other municipalities around the country. live in university city, jesse gary, nbc 10 news. >>> and famil

headlights you see northbound headed into center city philadelphia in the area bridges. volume is, of course, building on the northbound side. this is typical an active construction zone overnight but that has lifted. at least you don't have to contend with that in that area. the accident i'm telling you about on the garden state parkway northbound. exit 25. the left lane is blocked as a result of that accident. so, keep that in mind if you're headed on the garden state parkway northbound this morning. right now taking a look at your average speeds on 95 as we head to allegheny avenue. speeds are staying right now in the 50s, but they're likely to go down as we see the morning rush pick up in just the next little bit. finally, for montgomery county drivers, live look at 422 right at your boroughs. >>> the tensions between people who live in north philadelphia and temple university students will soon be the focus of debate at philadelphia city council. council president darryl clark has introduced new legislation to designate the area around temple and educational housing

. >> well, philadelphia city council is calling for hearings on bed bug infestations in the city.irst district councilman mark squilla says he has evidence from constituents that bed bugs are becoming a more frequent problem. he says the problem is especially in row homes and that they can easily spread from one to another. no word on when any proposed hearing would take place. >>> some powerful moments today in the capital city of canada. the man who stopped a gunman inside the ottawa parliament building is honored for his life saving work today. >> plus, would you dress your baby like this? a couple of halloween costumes that some say crossed the line. >> in weather we're looking at our storm system slowly pulling away. the clouds give way to clearing skies. that means sunshine and much warmer temperatures. we'll take a look at how high the mercury will go in the seven day coming up as "eyewitness news" on the cw >> it was an emotional day in canada's parliament building less than 24 hours after a gunman opened fire there. >> you hear the thunderous applause for parliament serge

ducis rogers, meteorolog t meteorologist, cecily tynan and jim gardner. >>> thursday night, philadelphia city council passes new hate crime penalties and leanna washington pleads guilty to felony charges. >>> but the big story is the effort to avert a septa strike, the buses and trains are still going but there is no guarantee for how long, septa and the union were back today, david ry is live now at the windham hotel. >> reporter: neither side says they are close. they have stopped the negotiations for today. they say that the fact they are talking and continue to talk is a good sign. but union sources tell us that things are not going well. not a good sign for people who rely on septa every day. >> i'm the unlucky one, i can't go to work if they go on strike. >> a lot of people will be out of luck if they park the trolleys, trains and buses if septa goes on strike. brown says he will give commuters 24 hours notice but the smart money says the strike won't happen until af

philadelphia at the airport. while 70 degrees in mount holly. just a little cooler for doylestown. very close to the 70 degree mark for atlantic city, vineland and dover. plenty of sunshine but a little breezy at times for wilmington, chester and philadelphia. temperatures near 70 today but cooler weather along with rainy weather is on the way. it may impact your weekend plans and timing with the seven-day forecast when i come back. >>> it's about 10 after 6:00 this thursday morning, that 6:00 hour when volume starts to build anyway. >> yeah, usually some delays out there. let's check in with jillian mele. what's happening on the roads? >> let's talk about mass transit for a second. we just got this information in the last few minutes, the septa thorndale line has a delay. from thorndale into philadelphia. septa officials haven't said what kind of delay we're dealing with but we know the trains are going to be delayed from thorndale. once again, that's only inbound service affected. heading to 76, we're starting to see volume at the conshohocken curve which is typical. drive time not indicating any delays. 15 minutes between the bl