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earlier this morning, members of philadelphia public health department got word from the national weather service that there is an excessive heat warning issued for today. it beguns at nan and lasts until tomorrow at 6:00 p.m. tomorrow and in the evening. that's a long stretch where people are going to need to stay inside, in an air conditioned area during the heat of the day. what is the city of philadelphia doing differently? they're downing a few things differently. the city often extends its hours at public libraries and rec centers, places that double as cooling centers. we could also see a code red. that's when the office of special housing hands out water to the city's homeless population and the city of philadelphia aging corporation, will have a hot line. people can call in and ask a question of the staff or a nurse. nurses are also on hand to go to homes. reporting live in center city katy zachry, nbc 10 news. >>> katy remember you can download a free nbc 10 app for smartphones or tablets before you head out in the heat and humidity. so you can really keep track of it. we'll sie

. >> scathing reports slams philadelphia public school buildings for being dirty and unsafe. >> reporter: it's a 84-degree high that's about average. we'll let you know what time we get up to that 84 and we'll show you radar that's coming up next. trading-in or selling your car truck or suv? webuyanycar.com takes the hassle out of selling in just 3 easy steps. one, get your free online valuation. two, book an appointment. and three, pick up a check at your nearest buying center. ♪ find out how much your car is worth ♪ ♪ at webuyanycar.com ♪ >> reporter: talking about our big heavy weekend plans. >> reporter: heavy? [laughter] >> reporter: looking at the westbound traffic at city avenue heavy from the boulevard to gladwyn. in some of the areas we're seeing lighting volume with people taking off. patco is on their holiday schedule. why not it's thursday before the 4th of july. feeling like a holiday more and more. we're continuing that schedule, david. >> reporter: we have fireworks after the phillies game so we're feeling like the holiday already. all right, so there are showers creeping

if the decision is upheld every philadelphia public school could have a full time counselor by the startf next school year and dozens of laid off counselors could be rehired. the district laid off all counselors two years ago. the district says it is disappointed with the decisionptáç t philadelphia. the city reopened the connell playground. it spent $70,000 on renovations to provide a safe space for kids in the community. with everything from new basketball courts to bleachers. >>> coming up i'll break down what tomorrow storms will hit. >> philadelphia considering a plan allowing people to camp in city parks during the pope's visit. we are checking in to how close they are to making it official. >>> the football star in trouble with the law coming right up on nbc 10 news. thank you so much. did you say honey? hey, try some? mmm that is tasty. is it real? of course... are you? nope animated you know i'm always looking for real honey for honey nut cheerios well you've come to the right place. great, mind if i have another taste? not at all mmm you're all right bud? never better i don't k

. >> victim danika baron burton a philadelphia public school teacher and temple fraud and the 21-month-old daughter. >> she was laying on the stomach and her bed was filled with blood. >> a weapon was a butcher knife from kitchen he left laying on the coach. >> it looked like a horror scene. there was blood everywhere. there was blood everywhere from the top of the steps to bottom of the steps and couch the baby. >> reporter: now, police just told us they were able to catch burton because his license plate was read by a license plate reader as going over a brij or through tunnel and they put out alert with picture and car information and did say he was apprehended without incident. now the mother and daughter are both in critical condition at area hospitals. at northwest detectives i'm wendy saltzman, channel 6 "action news". >> wendy thank you. >> new tonight bobby christina brown the daughter of the late white any houston, died. brown was found face down and unresponsive in a badge number atlanta town mouse january. a lease report called it a drowning. brown slipped into a coma and becam

announced philadelphia will receive a five million-dollar grant to increase outdoor activity on philadelphia's public lands at the john heinz national wild life refuge. mayor nutter spoke about what this means for our city. >> more and more young people in philadelphia and the region will have an opportunity to play learn serve and to work outdoors, increasing their physical activity, learning experiences and at the same time improving our outdoor spaces through service projects. >> well, thinks all part of the obama administration's strategy to connect young people to the outdoors. >>> well over the more than 120 years of modern olympic history no city has hosted both winter and summer games until right now. beijing was awarded the 2022 winter olympics this morning the city hosted 2008 summer games, the chinese capitol was seen as a safe choice that offers huge commercial opportunities. the ioc's vote was done by paper ballot after technical problems cropped up in on line voting however officials are denying any voting irregularities. >>> we have some breaking news for you, cole hamels is a member o

if the decision is upheld every philadelphia public school could have a full-time counselor by the start of the next school year. >>> from our south jersey bureau there's an ambulance controversy blewing in camden. governor christie signed a bill allowing cooper university hospital to take over paramedic services from virtua health systems. virtu aext virtua's says his company is pursuing possible legal action. >>> happening today, get ready for fun in the water. the fun safe philly program is having a pool party. the program links younger kids to free and low-cost summer activities and puts teens in touch with summer jobs. >>> now your nbc 10 first alert weather with meteorologist bill henley. >> seven minutes after 5:00 this morning. it's a warm muggy start. i'm already tracking showers this morning. they're not in the area just yet. but later this morning, we will see the first showers arrive and this afternoon possibility of thunderstorms with those storms could come heavy downpours. a lot of moisture in the air. we could see some isolated areas of flooding. those areas of poor drain

. >>> only a "action news" was there as philadelphia public safety officials met today to map out their strategy for this weekend's fourth of july events. today was also a chance to take a closer look at plans for the september visit of the pope francis. public safety, of course, is a priority. >>> so police will have eyes on the ground and in the air. if you plan to head down to the parkway on saturday, be prepared for extra security. >> travel as light as you you can but also, understand, that if you do want to bring coolers and things like that, they will be checked. >> last year 700,000 people jammed the parkway for the fourth of july jam the pope's mass is expected to double, even triple that number. >>> comedian bill cosby will not face charges for accusations that he sexually assaulted a woman in atlantic city in the early 1990's. cosby's attorney says the allegations have happened outside the statute of the limitations. former actress lily bernard said cosby drugged her and raped her a claim similar to those of dozens of other woman but a california court has ruled that cosby wi

. >>> there are some alarming conditions inside of philadelphia public schools, in a new report issued by city controller 20 schools scheduled for inspection had at least one issue domed unsafe or unsanitary, they had mold, fire safety hazarded including exposed wires one school inspectors found a pipe with exposed asbestos in a hallway used by staff and students. >> if students are going to have a safe learning environment they need to make changes for everyone. >> they are adding all of these issues while students are away on summer vacation. >>> greece is giving into some of its demands to creditors but it could be too little too late. they will go along with its creditors. european officials say there will be no deal before the greek referendum for budget cuts. greece's creditors are opposed to the vote. >>> today we saw gains on wall street the dow jones picking up 138 points and the nasdaq gaining 36 points and the s&p about 14.5 points up on the day, kraft share holders have approved the deal to sell the company to heinz they first announced the deal in march they will control 5

. >>> if the arbitrator's decision is upheld every philadelphia public school could have a full-time counselor by the start of the next school year and dozens of laid off counselors could be rehired. the district says it's disappointed with the decision and will appeal. >>> happening today, pennsylvania governor tom wolf will be in chester county to discuss education and the current budget stalemate. it is part of the schools that teach tour. today wolf will visit downingtown middle school. last week the governor vetoed a republican-passed spending plan. still no deal in place. >>> also happening today, the fun safe philly summer program will feature a pool party. it's scheduled for the vare recreation center in grays ferry from 5:00 till 8:00. mayor nutter started the program three years ago. it links kids to summer activities afd teens to jobs. >>> now your first alert weather with meteorologist bill henley. >> it would be great to jump in a pool and get relief from the heat and humidity. there's a chance of storms later today. i'm tracking showers moving in from the west. thunders

. >>> alarming report just out today found health risks and unsafe conditions at many philadelphia publicls. that includes asbestos mold and exposed life wires in the hallways. the city controller selected 20 schools for inspection, and he says all of them have more than one safety concern. he's hoping the school district will take care of these issues immediately. >> what this is is waving a red flag about the urgency of these issues. >> other major concerns include sanitation, some schools have a janitor cleaning bathrooms only once a week. the city controller says it's just unacceptable. we have a full list of the problems found on myfoxphilly.com. all you have to do is click on the scene on tv tab. >>> could america add a new state soon? democrats in the house and senate introduced legislation this week that would make washington, d.c. the 51 is the state in the union. if passed new state would be called, new columbia and it would have representation in each house with two voting senators and a single representative. >>> speaking of d.c. historic day at the white house. a ban in mace

meantime alarming report released yesterday found health risks and un safer conditions at many philadelphia publicools. that includes asbestos, mold, and he can posted live wires in hallways. these are kids walking around in this. the city controller selected 20 schools for inspection, and he says, all of them have more than one safety concern. and he is hoping the school district will take care of these issues immediately. >> what this is is urging a flag at these issues. >> another major concern sanitation. some schools have a janitor cleaning bathrooms, only once a week. the city controller says, this is just un sellable. full list of the problems found on myfoxphilly.com. just click on the seen on tv tab. >>> coming up: arrest made in the deadly hit-and-run accident from last month. what charges the driver is now facing. >> and still little ways off from the world meeting of families in september. but, the time is now to score merchandise, and memorabilia. where you can go to get your hand on these goodies. >>> let's go to the ballpark, if i inning, aaron harangue, i understand may go on the d

. >> alarming report released yesterday found health risk, unsafe conditions, at many philadelphia public schools that includes asbestos, holds and expos dollars live wires in the hallways. the city controller selected 20 schools for inspection, and he says, all of them have more than one safety concern. he is hoping the school district will take care of these issues immediately. >>> what this is is waiving a red flag about the urgency of these issues. >> other major concerns include sanitation, some schools have a janitor cleaning bathrooms, only one time a week, the city controller says it is just unacceptable. we have full list of the problems found on myfoxphilly.com. just click on the scene on tv tab. >>> dogs chained up. one found dead. and abandoned home in germantown. where are the homeowners? what else they found in the home during the search for answer cents. arrest made in a deadly hit-and-run accident from last month. what charges this driver is now facing. (female announcer) you could win $1,000 a day for life... (husband) hon! it's grover cleveland! (female announcer) ...whe

and robert brand is the founder of company two, a philadelphia-based public policy technology company. brand is the spouse of a former fattah former congressional staffer. last year a former aide greg neiler knitted to helping fattha to finance schemes. chaka fattah's son was indicted late last year on his own federal bank fraud and tax invasion charges and he says he has done nothing wrong and believes the feds indicted him hoping to get him to testify against his father. his trial starts later this year. the two associates face charges in december. what happens next? important to know that congressman fattah is indicted and he is confident he will be cleared of the charges. nbc10 and renee chenault-fattah is on believe from this station. you can read the entire indictment on our nbc10 mobile app. it's all there for you. >>> breaking news from overnight. detectives want to know if drag racing led to a violent crash that killed three people in philadelphia late last night. it happened just before midnight on red lion road near sanmyer lean. katy zachry is joining us live from the scen

racketeering, conspiracy and related charges dating back to 2007 and his failed bid for philadelphia mayor. >> the public expects their elected officials to act with honesty and integrity. >> the largest scheme involved a disguised campaign loan. $600,000 of which the feds alleged he repaid by funneling charitable donations and taxpayer money through a nonprofit he controlled. in scheme two, they allege he cleared a campaign consulting debt by trying to steer a $15 million federal grant to that consultant. the third scheme involves the loan debt of his son. the congressman and his aide funneled campaign cash to a consulting company which then paid down $23,000 of the debt. >> when elected officials betrayed the trust and confidence that's placed on them by the public we will do everything in our power to make sure they are held accountable. >> fattah hand delivered a note to president obama in order to secure an ambassador ship or other post for the lobbyist. in exchange u.s. attorney says beaderman offered bribes including the $18,000 phony purchase of a 1989 porsche owned by his spouse. that money was

he is the founder of company two, a philadelphia based public policy technology company and he is the spouse of a former fattah congressional staffer. now the indictment also points to fattah's wife nbc10 anchor renee chenault-fattah as being involved in part of the alleged crimes but she is not criminally charges and renee is on leave from the station. >>> let's take a look what led up to yesterday's indictment. greg neiler admitted last year in federal court helping the congressman conceal finance related fraud schemes and thomas venterman last year. fattah jr. says he has done nothing wrong and believe the feds indicted him hoping to get him to testify against his father and his trial starts later this year. the two former fattah associates face sentencing in december. so much more of this story we will look at. ahead at 5:30 we will take a look at the congressman's political journey and what voters in his district have to say about this indictment and what comes next in the legal process. >>> two women and a man are dead this morning following an parent drag racing crash in northe

. >> finally tonight one of philadelphia's oldest public spaces has reason to celebrate tonight.been nine years since franklin square was revamped with family friendly attractions. today's birthday party included an appearance by ben franklin. he and some young helpers gifted the square with a willow tree which is a common symbol for a ninth anniversary. partygoers also dined on some free birthday cake. abc's world news with david muir is next on channel six. "action news" continues at 10:00 on phl17 with adam joseph, ducis rodgers and brian taff. then please join us for "action news" at 11:00 here on channel six. for cecily tynan, ducis rodgers, melissa magee and the entire "action news" team, i'm jim gardner. we hope you'll join us at 11:00. >> ♪♪ >>> breaking news. close call at 1,700 feet. a big scare at one of america's busiest airports. the passenger plane and the drone in its path. just 100 feet away. >>> and a breakthrough tonight in the mystery of malaysian flight 370. the piece of wing now on its way for testing. does the new evidence show someone was deliberately tryin

. >> it is really important that if this were to happen in the city of philadelphia that the public listen to first responders listen to the philadelphia fire department, listen to the philadelphia police department and follow actions. it is just all for the public safety. >> there were decontamination stations set up throughout the area as rehearsals lasted for multiple hours. about 1,501st responders and 75 volunteer actors participated in today's drill. >>> new banner is hanging in advance of the pope francis visit to philadelphia "eyewitness news" outside cathedral basilica of saints peter and paul in center city. banner unveiling was one of the series of events hosted by cathedral in advance of the pope and world meeting of families. >>> we are now 59 days away from the arrival of pope francis to philadelphia stay with "eyewitness news" for continuing coverage of the papal visit on television and on line at cbs philly.com. >>> lemonade is a always a great choice on a hot day like today. "eyewitness news" at villanova university. students participating in the alex lemonade stand founda

. >>> philadelphia police hope public can help them find a armed robber who hit this cheese stake shop in cobbs creek. gunman walked in the 5600 block of spruce around 5:00 last tuesday. robber demanded money from the six three-year old cashier grabbed a drink from the store's refrigerator and took off. he may be the same robber who hit jim's on two other occasions. if you see the suspect from this video contact the police and call 911. >>> coming up on "eyewitness news" at noon on this fourth of july, new jersey governor, chris christie, greets voters in a diner but not at the garden state. we will take you on a campaign trail when we come right back. >>> it is a nice day to be down the shore to celebrate the july 4th weekend. this is a live look from atlantic city where people are enjoying the beach there already. city will have two fire works show this weekend one tonight ape tomorrow night at 9:00 306789 stay connect this holiday weekend to cbs philly.com and we have a list of activity and event throughout the region, just click on top spots also it is a very latest on the forecast

bert bead err man former deputy may wror and robert brand was the founder of company 2, a philadelphia-based public policy technology company. brand is also the spouse of a former fattah congressional staffer. so what happens next? well it's important to note that congressman fattah is not under arrest. he will have to appear in court but no date has yet been set. the congressman says he's confident he will be cleared of the charges. he's also vowed to stay in office. now the indictment also points to fattah's wife "nbc 10 news" 10 renee chenault-fattah being involved in part of the crimes. she is not criminally charged. renee is on leave from the station. we have continuing coverage on nbc10.com and the "nbc 10" app. you can read the entire 85-page indictment and hear congressman fattah's statement from washington. >>> meanwhile, police in camden county are investigating a deadly shooting. someone shot and killed a man at the arborwood condos on east lyndon avenue. this is in linden wall last night. authorities tell us they have no suspects or motive at this time. >>> and an update on the breaking

. >>> smoke free philadelphia's largest agency is now getting rid of smoking at all of its public housing. philadelphia housing authority says after a year long study banning smoking is the best way to keep its tenants healthy. the board vetting last night to prohibit lighting up. the band takes effect on august august 5th. officials say they'll re-evaluate the plan in nine months to see how it is being received. >>> well teens behaving bad toll their parents. >> and we have the video to prove it but it's the reason behind these punches that have us talking to night. >> plus hackers at it again. now, they're targeting your personal pictures. why cvs sending out a warning tonight. sean? >> the sixers wrap up summer league and jahlil okafor is the only one to be excited about a couple of spectacular plays later in sports. i'm sigourney weaver and new york is my home. there's no place like it in the world... like our state parks. the adirondacks are my favorite. for hiking, fishing, camping, you name it. niagara falls is the oldest state park, but visiting it never gets old. the readers of a

million investment, they have an investment in philadelphia where they are taking kids from the philadelphia publicschool system and putting them into i.t. friendship partnerships. as a parent of three teenagers, one that i know is young people are good with gadgets. when we had a problem with my iphone, i go to my 13 year old. because he's pretty fluent in debt. so they're taking that fluency and interest and translating it into a middle-class career. of those 5.4 million openings i would note roughly 10% are in the i.t. sector. as you think about apprenticeship in your state i would encourage you not only to think about the traditional skilled trades but to think about other opportunities. our $100 million grant solicitation was explicitly attempting to branch out not only to the traditional skills great but in other areas. ubs operates a remarkable a partnership program into logistics content. we funded before health care apprenticeships that enable people to get pathways to the middle-class in health care. the i.t. as i mentioned many states have made available apprenticeships every state fundi

he is the founder of company two, a philadelphia based public policy technology company and he is the spouse of a former fattah congressional staffer. >>> fattah is not under arrest and no court date hash set. let's take a look what happened. last year a former man neiler testified. greg neiler admitted last year in federal court helping the congressman conceal finance related fraud schemes and thomas vederman last year. the son of fattah is also indicted and said he has done nothing wrong and believes the feds indicted him hoping to get him to testify against his father and his trial starts later this year. the two former fattah associates face sentencing in december. >>> congressman fattah grew up in west philadelphia. his roots in the city are deep. so is his impact. back in march, the congressman was at this launch party in center city for the big brothers big sisters mentoring resource center, a extra funded in part with fattah's help. now some nonprofit leaders are concerned that federal funding may be harder to come by with congressman fattah surrounded by criminal allegations.

million investment they have an investment in philadelphia where they're taking kids from the philadelphia public school system and putting them into i.t. apprenticeship partnerships. as the parent of three teenagers one thing i know is that young people are good with gadgets. when i have a problem with my iphone i go to my 13-year-old. because he's pretty fluent in that. and so they're taking that fluency and interest and translating it into a middle class career. and of those 5.4 million openings i would note roughly 10% are in the i.t. sector. so as you think about apprenticeship in your state, i would certainly encourage you not only to think about the traditional skill and trade, but to think about other opportunities. in our $100 million grant solicitation was explicitly attempting to branch out. not only to the traditional skilled trades but other areas. u.p.s. operates for instance a remarkable apprenticeship program in the logistics context. we funded before health care apprenticeships that enabled people to get pathways to the middle class in healthcare. the i.t. as i mentioned. many st

new at 6:00 the the philadelphia housing authority looks to go smoke free. that means starting next month thousands of public housing residents will only be able to light up outdoors. "eyewitness news" reporter alexandria hoff is live at pha headquarters in north philadelphia to tell us more about this ban alexandria? >> reporter: jessica, it beast came official just about an hour ago philadelphia now has the largest public housing ban on indoor smoking in the country. it initial to effect august 5th and not everyone is pleased. joe ellen robbins has no qualms about her relationship with cigarettes. >> i have been smoking since i was 18 years old. >> reporter: she's lived and smoked in her city owned home for 20 years and isn't happy with the idea of stopping. >> they should not have the authority to tell you that you cannot smoke in your home. that is just like telling you you cannot turn on the the fire, on your stove. >> reporter: rollins ace monk 80,000 low income residents affected by the philadelphia housing authority's ban on smoking inside of its properties. >> it is in your home so as long as you ar

million investment, they have a investment in philadelphia where they're taking kids from the philadelphia public school system and putting them into it apprenticeship partnerships. as the parent of three teenager, one thing i know they are good with gadgets. when i had a problem with my iphone i'd go to my 13-year-old. they're taking that fluency and interest and translating it into a middle class career. of those 5.4 million openings i would note that 10% are in the it sector. i would encourage you not only to think about thetricial skilled trails but to think about other opportunities. in our $100 million grant solicitation was explicitly attempting to branch out. not only to the traditional skilled trades but in other areas. ups operates a remarkable apprenticeship program in the logistics context. we've funded healthcare apprenticeships that enable people to get pathways to healthcare. many states have made available apprenticeships through state fund investments. governor muloy we could go around the table and talk about that. cvs, has been a very prolific user of the tax credit that south

. >> philadelphia police need the public's help on this crime. the woman was walking a long this road on the way to work 3:30 this morning when attacked. >>> it happened before daylight and the victim was walking a long carding ton drive when a man passed her on foot and turned around and grabbed her. he reportedly dragged her behind a tree on cobbs creek golf course and raped her. >> it's very horrifying and scary. >> the news does not surprise natasha warmsly who says she's always alert when walking a loan. >> it's secluded so people can pop out of anywhere trees bushes, you have to be careful around here at all times. >> shar main roylt says she only walks alone here during the day because it's nothing but trouble when the sun sets. and she says her friend was attacked here earlier this we're year. >> me and my husband were walking past over the guardrail she was drying and said i got raped and they took my stuff and everything. i don't advice females to walk by them saevrmz. >> philadelphia police have not confirmed previous assaults here. th

. >> that's exactly what the philadelphia police are asking the public to do. if you see anything suspicious, report it immediately. >>> today many will flock to philadelphia's independence hall. there's the birthplace for the fourth of july event. here's a live look where the declaration of independence and the u.s. constitution were debated and signed. at 10:00 this morning, there will be a celebration of freedom ceremony which will be followed by an independence day parade. more than 6,000 participants will march through philadelphia's most historic neighborhood. there will also be action on the water today. here's a live look at the schuylkill river. more than 1100 boats will race in the independence day ra ga ta. it dates back to 1880 and brings competitors from around the world. >>> it has been a little bit more than a week since the landmark same-sex marriage decision by the supreme court. today the lbgt community is celebrating another milestone in philadelphia. it was 50 years ago today that activists laid the foundation for the organized lbgt civil rig

. >>> well philadelphia police are turning to the public for help in identifying a cyclist killed in the hit and run crash. it happened near second and erie in north philadelphia on sunday. investigators say a woman veered in the wrong lane, trying to pass another car when she struck a young man riding his bicycle and then sped away month. man was taken in custody and released. the victim is 20 years old 5 feet nine, 153-pound work multiple tattoos on both biceps. if you have any information you are asked to contact the police. >>> septa will soon begin selling special regional rail tickets for travel during the post philadelphia visit in september. the one day regional rail passes get on sale at 9:00 a.m. next monday july 20th. these will run you $10 appease and you can only buy them on line. septa says they will start selling a three day transit pass for buses trolleys and subways. >>> and be sure to stay with "eyewitness news" for continuing coverage of the papal visit we've got you covered on tv and also on line anytime at cbs philly.com. >>> and as we continue here at 6:00 o'cloc

. >>> philadelphia police hope public can help them find a armed robber who hit a cheese stake shop in cobbs creek. gunman walk into jim's steaks on the 56 hundred block of spruce around 5:00 o'clock last tuesday. he demanded money from the six three-year old clash another and then took off this could be the same robber who hit jim's on two additional occasions. if you see the suspect call 911. >>> still to come on "eyewitness news" more on a potential terror threat warning from fbi that has law enforcement around the nation increasing patrols heading in the fourth of july holiday. >>> it is an instagram trend that is painful to look at, we will tell but a growing summer fad of artistic sunburns that is horrifying dermatologists. >>> fire works are a key part of the fourth of july, celebrations but amateur fire works are as dangerous as they are fun to watch. three on your side jim donovan has a warning that includes tomorrow's fourth of july holiday is perfect for barbecues, backyard parties and, of course, fire works but as three on your side consumer reporter jim donovan remind us t

philadelphia police are asking for the public to help identify the suspect in a shooting in the brewery town section of the city. authorities say he parked along cecil b. moore avenue and was convinced to get back in his car by an unknown person and then fired two shots at the victim and hit him in the leg. remember when breaking news or weather happens in your area, we incite you to join the action email your photos and videos to jointheaction@6abc.com or use #6abcaction. on social mode yeah. >>> turning to our weather and what a beautiful way to end the week and welcome in the weekend. as we take a live lock at a bustling cape may beach the shore will be a popular place this weekend no doubt. meteorologist melissa magee is live now at the big board with all the details. >> really nice we need to be perched under one of the umbrellas, it's nice and comfortable down the shore 82 in philadelphia 79 in allentown and the lehigh valley, and the poconos 71 and 80 in trenton and sea isle city 82 the dew point is a level of moisture in the atmosphere any time have you dew points at 60 degrees

is joining the search for a female bank robber that struck several times in east philadelphia authorities want the public to take a good look the thief dressed in full muslim garb and wears white latex gloves so they won't leaveficer finger prints. >> there are reports of her fleeing in a dark colored suv possibly a rogue or nissan more on oh. >>> no one was seriously injured when five cars crashed no one another on kelly drive this morning it happened between fountain grown at 1:00 a.m., two vehicles were badly damaged and others were caught up in the crash. >>> the weather outside not great, it's worsening but we are closer to the weekend, that means lets see what is going on at the shore. melissa magee is live in ocean city with more. >> bumper cars. that is my favorite. >> yes bumper cars. rick and monica so many fun, we are at wonderland pier here in ocean city and this he are here since 1965, when you are here you can have so much fun, we'll have the latest in ocean city or wherever your shore destination takes you this weekend. i got to go. this weekend the night in venice boat parade will be cros

clayburne told us like the rest of the country there's no specific threat in philadelphia but the publicd stay alert. >> report it to law enforcement, to a cop, to 911, to us. we want to know this information so that everything can be followed up on. >> reporter: the fbi is particularly aware of recent attacks around the world, including the 38 people killed by a gunman at a tunisian resort last week. locally we have seen threats force evacuations at the navy yard and 30-year-old kiona thomas arrested and charged with trying to join isis. today's recruiting involves slick production and social media. it's led to 24 specific threats so far this year. none so far in the city that gave birth to american democracy. around the country the fbi has warned 1800 police agencies to be on alert with no specific threat. this appears to be routine given the holiday and the threats around the world. >>> the medicine that treats diabetes could soon help prevent the disease. >> next the experiment that could create a life-saving pill. >>> plus pogo-palooza. how this guy bounced his way into the history

philadelphia. today, new flood maps will be displayed to the public and city officials will hold an open house at southphiladelphia high school from 4:00 till 8:00 where people can get a look at fema's new flood rate maps. they are used by insurance companies to determine rates for homes and buildings. >>> and look at this. this is from calgary in canada. people ducked for cover after a hail storm swept through over the weekend. this video was posted to instagram. the hail lasted about ten minutes. >> which was probably long enough for those people there. >> yes. >> you can do a lot of damage in a few minutes. a ten-minute hail storm that's a long one. that suggests how strong that thunderstorm activity was. if you have hail coming out of a thunderstorm that's a severe thunderstorm. >> no hail but we had a quick shower move through the philadelphia area. >> still have showers in the area. not the widespread rain we had yesterday. we have seen scattered showers. we're in new castle county in delaware. that's the live view from wilmington this morning, fraully ly -- frawley stadium. it shouldn't be the h

philadelphia. this was the second incident of a woman disrobing in public in the same day.skyforce 10 was over i'm 95 at aramingo avenue ramp yesterday. state police tell us they found a woman in an abandoned char eded car, trying to take her clothes off. she is now undergoing evaluation. investigators tell us they are looking into a similar incident that happened in the same area hours earlier. >>> 11 flights reported lasers pointed at them over new jersey. it happened wednesday night. most were over newark, one was over ocean city. it happened between 9:00 and 10:30 wednesday. pointing one at a plane is a federal crime. >>> bogus bills at the beach. atlantic county authorities showed off counterfeit cash that was recently confiscated. egg harbor township police say the phony money ended up at registers at one deli three times. they seized more than $1,000 in fake bills from a couple last friday. that couple is behind bars. >>> officials now say it's safe to go in the water in ocean county. >> authorities lifted advisories that had posted -- they had posted at several bay

they said there's been no specific threat to philadelphia so they're doing everything they normally would. the general public at independence mall will not go through metal detectors or be individually searched this year like many were last year when the vice president was here. according to the philadelphia police department undercover police as well as uniformed officers on foot bikes and in cars will be in and around the crowds watching and patrolling. there have been nearly two dozen events over the last week all part of the wawa welcome america celebration for july fourth. i'm told that homeland security has been a part of the planning process for security this year as they have been in the past. >> i choose not to live in fear generally. i think it's important to be cautious. so, yes, look around you. i'm not one to be you know in fear as i'm walking around or thinking oh, at any minute something will happen. >> a lot of visits we spoke with are taking that approach this year. also this year mobile cell towers will be brought in to this area and along the parkway to help improve communication. coming u

shakes public confidence, not only in those who are accused, but in all those who serve in elected office. as a result the allegations made in this case should concern not only people in philadelphia and the people who reside in congressman fattah's district but all americans. i would like to recognize the efforts of the criminal division public integrity division the fbi in philadelphia and the irs, cid who led the investigation and also the inspector generals from nasa, commerce and the department of justice. now i'll turn it over to special agent in charge, ed hanko. >> in march 2013 the fbi and irs opened aa joint investigation into fattah biedermann robert band and karen nicholas. as the grand jury indictment alleges, congressman fattah and his associates conspired to use his office to further personal and political aspirations and personally enrich themselves at the expense of the very people they serve. as citizens we expect honest services from those elected to represent us in all levels of government. when our representatives put its self-interest above public they erode the public's faith in government. this investigation shows congressman fattahn an effort to become may

about 80,000 people live inside city housing and philadelphia is the largest city in the country now to ban smoking inside publicousing. >>> millions of people of course are going to be flocking to philadelphia when the pope visits this september and if you plan to use patco, we have a heads up for you about tickets and how to ride patco during that period. here's what you need to know. starting monday, patco will start selling special freedom cards online and at the broadway station. passengers who don't have them will not be allowed on the trains on september 26th and 27th. a one-day pass will cost $5. a two-day pass $10. the deadline for online purchases coming up september 1st. as the pope's visit gets closer you can count on nbc 10 and the nbc 10 news app to bring you information in the days and weeks ahead. we have an entire section online dedicated to how the region is preparing for pope francis' visit. >>> coming up next on "nbc 10 news at 6:00" in the blink of an eye using virtual reality to shed light on a very real danger. the message behind this demonstration in delaware. >>> warnings about the water

last night wright graduated from drexel school of public health. >>> philadelphia police and fbi investigating a bank robbery in center city. chopper three over 16th and chestnut. police say hold up took place around 11:00 this morning. they say robber handed the teller a note and made off with an undisclosed amount of cash. >>> take a look at these surveillance pictures police are searching for a man who robbed a td bank on third and market streets this morning. authorities say this man handed a teller a threatening note and then ran away with cash. this same suspect is wanted for another robbery at td bank on south 11th street last night. police say this suspect is considered armed dangerous. >>> and egg harbor township police made two arrests in an alleged counterfeit currency scheme. michael lotsey and erika mitchell have been subject of the a year long investigation they have accused of passing fake $50 bills. they face charges for counterfeit cash crimes in somers point. >>> it is a disturbing video to watch, two softball dads fist fighting at a girls softball tournament. police arrested

. >> and more public outcry this morning, against philadelphia's own bill cosby. now, earlier this week, transcript surfaced where cosby admitted under oath to getting drugs to have sex with women. since then, there have been plenty of calls to take honors away from cosby, but hollywood chamber of commerce says it will not remove cosby's star from the hollywood walk of fame. now white house revoke his 2002 presidential metal of freedom. still ahead this morning frightening day on the job for some firefighters. we'll show you incredibly close call as they rush into a burning home. >> also, unexpected drama at broadway play when a star actress confronts somebody in the audience. plus this. >> i love you guys. >> oh, they're terrific. minions are back, starring in their own movie. hear from the all-star cast behind toast voices coming up. >> ♪ ♪ >> oh, ya, friday night is upon us, the week send here, we'll party it up. >> oh, i hope to party a little in the control room. come on, guys. >> come on jeremy. >> there you go. all right everyone, wave all around. come on,

there as the city public commissioners mapped out strategy for the 4th of july event it's a much bigger matrix being used for the pope's visit. >> we do that all the time. >> philadelphia is gaining interests national recognition for its ability to pull off big events like welcome america and made in america. public officials in this room worked for years perfecting and adapting. this year the 4th of july arrives with a none specific threat from a homeland security bulletin. >> we have our people and our federal assistance, there will be a lot of people out there paying attention. some things you'll see and some you won't see, the people will work with law enforcement to keep the people safe and that includes monitoring the air. >> we'll partner with the police and have joint assessment teams and the teams will monitor things and take readings. emergency medical tents will be set up and patrolling the crowd to look for signs of distress. they are looking for possibilities that drones could fly over the parkway and be prepared to cooperate with authority. >> travel lightly but if you bring coolersp things like that, they will be checked. every big event like things like

last decade cosby's lawyers have fought to keep the records sealed, but because of a philadelphia judge, they are now public. >> i wouldn't necessarily call this the proverbial smoking gun, but it is corroboration for the fact that he used drugs when attempting to have sex with women, so it does in a sense, take the moral high ground from his position. >> it was a big, big breath big sigh of relief of hope and looking forward to this next part of this journey because i think this is really just the beginning. >> reporter: that comment you just heard was from one of cosby's accusers. there are more than two dozen of them. cosby denies any wrongdoing. live in the digital operation center katy zachry nbc10. >> cosby grew up in germantown. he attended central and germantown high schools. he is arguably temple university's most famous alum. last december he stepped down from the university's bothered of trustees after multiple accusers came forward. he had been a board member since 1982. can you count on nbc10 for continuing coverage of the story on air and online. >>> 11:05. humidity and hotter temperatures are

. >>> philadelphia police are asking for public's help in identifying this man who broke in the betsy ross house courtyard, and the man scaled the gate, broke in the freezer and stole food, and other items out of the vendor's stan. surveillance video shows him piling the items near the front gate. he eventually climbs back over the gate, and then takes off into the night. >>> aldi opened up four new stores in the area "eyewitness news" in one of the new stores in cherry hill. aldi plans to open up 24 new stores in the area with this year with 21 replacing former bottom dollar food sites. aldi will offer a variety of organic products at their new location. >> glad to have them. >>> still ahead on "eyewitness news" remember those gas prices below $2 in some parts of the country earlier this year? after a spring, summer travel season up tic they could make a come back. three on your side jim donovan tells us how soon we can expect a drop. >>> controversy for planned parenthood is the organization selling fetal tissue for profit, we have got new details on the >>> well, i like to call the

. >> that's exactly what the philadelphia police department is asking the public to do. if you see anything suspicious, report it immediately. >>> there will be some action on the water today. here is a live look at the schuylkill river by boathouse row where more than 1100 boats will race in the independence day regatta. it dates back to 1880 and brings rowers from all over the world to the river. the competition started yesterday and continues today and tomorrow. >>> this morning u.s. citizenship and immigration services to administer the oath of allegiance to america's newest citizens during a special naturalization ceremony on board the historic battleship new jersey. the 46 citizenship candidates include five military members from 28 different countries. meanwhile in philadelphia today 13 children from around the world will officially become citizens of the united states. this takes place at the betsy ross house at 1:30. the ceremony will be immediately followed by a symbolic bell ringing by america's newest editions as part of the let freedom ring program. >>> it h

. >> well, philadelphia police say that anyone caught make in public, they could face arrest.s -- don't get any ideas here mike. >> sunday morning when everybody rides make -- >> you told me about the bike ride. >> oh, i have seen it. >> have you done it? >> no, no, no. afraid of the spokes. anyway, they don't get arrested, police don't arrest them. >> because maybe they -- >> they just let it. >> they let it g so many people, they warned, they know it is coming. >> they eventually kick that guy out because the way he was stirring his cappuccino. anyway, let's get out to can jenn fred, it is impossible for me to barefoot water ski. >> have you really tried -- >> clinton lake, laurence, kansas. >> leap is in the water, new daddy, by the way this babe think guy has is after tonight. they are getting the boom ready. i mean, if it is going to be 482 degrees outside, you may as well go barefoot water skiing. we're at island water sports, stone harbor, making it happen. and there is tom's butt. just saying. no, you're good. you're good. school starts tomorrow, and they're not ready.

philadelphia police say anyone caught naked in public could face arrest, editorial note here, i think if he had been body paint philadelphia might have been more shocking and perhaps even more revealing. >> people making the pilgrimage to philadelphia to see pope francis in september are exploring all option to stay in the city, even those one group of parishioners sleeping at the philadelphia zoo. city expecting huge crowd between one to 2 million people to come in with limited number of course of hotel rooms, out of towners like they need a place to sleep. so group of about 200 from church in ringwood, new jersey, is sleeping in the bird and insect building at the philadelphia zoo. cost only about $65 a person, and they're just hoping the display there will keep all of those bugs in their exhibits. when you call 911 you never expect this. what the operator said that is cause for real concern coming up. plus, a new study shows rudeness can spread like a virus. you have to hear what researchers found out about toxic co-workers. (female announcer) you could win $1,000 a day for life...

good on trial on conflict of interest charges .philadelphia lawmaker is accused of taking bribes in exchange for political action. she's one of six publicfigures charged in the case. state attorney general kathleen kane's office dropped the matter because of kens over racial profiling. philadelphia district attorney seth williams revived the case. two former state representatives and a philadelphia traffic court judge already pleaded guilty. >> i am a proud member of the national association for the advancement of colored people. >> that's marilyn mos by, aby. she became nationally known after she brought charges against six police officers in the freddie gray case in baltimore. gray is the man who died in police custody there. and today at that convention pennsylvania senator bob casey will be a featured speaker. president obama plans to address the convention tomorrow. the event runs through wednesday at the pennsylvania convention center. >>> the judge who turned the place where dr. martin luther king jr. was anasssassinate edd into a museum has died. bailey was 73 years old at the time of his death. >>> today marks 30 years since ph

public. live in northeast philadelphia david henry channel 6 "action news." >> thank you david. >>> well news of the shooting hit home for two families at opposite ends of this case vernon odom talked to the family of the murder victim megan dodo and devon gashard. >> he was considered armed and extremely dangerous that is why the s.w.a.t. was sent out to serve a high risk warrant. he was looking for him for 10 months. the 25-year-old woman was eight months pregnant when she was sitting in front of this adam's rowhouse and was struck by the bullet and they were with unable to save her or her baby. people that witnessed the murder feared to be on camera because they were afraid of his family. >> he was a happy nice guy, i never saw him do anything bad. i am in disbelief. police say that gashard was firing wildly at a car that he believed contained enemies that he says killed his brother some weeks earlier. >> the judge is from jump street they went there with the intent to assassinate. they got james bond license, 007, license to kill thark is what they did. >> here police of course say gashar