and if you're traveling west of swarthmore, then shuttle buses will take you from the swarthmore station your home station. a lot going on here on the media elwyn line. septa has it under control. just a reminder, shutting buses at those four stations west of swarthmore from now until the end of the summer. katy zachry, nbc 10 news. >>> 68 degrees at our studios in bala cynwyd. all eyes will be on philadelphia in late july for the democratic national convention. just ahead, we'll tell you all about the housekeeping plans they have for the city. >>> plus, no relief in sight as wildfires continue to scorch thousands of acres out west. we'll tell you my mother nature is not cooperating and why things may not get easier for firefighters and victims. one american park is larger than yellowstone, yosemite, grand canyon and glacier national parks combined. and that's not the only thing you can only find in new york state. ♪ you can find it all only in new york. new york. it's all here. it's only here. plan your summer vacation at iloveny.com >>> 5:44. happening today, the academy of national sc

to an accident on the blue route northbound and southbound right now completely block, at media swarthmoreis is accident involving one fatality this morning, it happened just before 3:00 a.m. crews are still out there trying to get this cleared up. southbound traffic is being diverted onto baltimore pike. northbound traffic what you are looking at right now onto mcdade boulevard. debris in the roadway where the accident is. so like i said, crews still slow out there. see some of them right there that's blocking the road. all every these just happen to be casino of in this middle area where they cannot progress. so, if you are even thinking about heading out to the blue route, just know, northbound, southbound right now, all lanes are blocked, near media swarthmore, another update coming up in about 15 minute. brooke, over to you. >> thanks, meisha a thinks purring ben pins are celebrating the stanley cup but still couldn't win it at home. we to say something about them. pens won in san jose owe, pit burying team hasn't won at home at all since 1960. pens wins captain sydney crosby was mvp,

the blue route moving in the northbound and southbound direction near media swarthmore. all lanes are blocked. so traffic is being diverted right now onto baltimore pike southbound we have debris out there clearly we have the crews out there with all of the flashing light so if you are anywhere near this area of media swarthmore on the blue route just know northbound and southbound directions all lanes blocked again, traffic you can see right now being diverted onto baltimore pike southbound, more of that coming in a up little bit. also tweet tag information out for you. look at the construction area we did have on 95 north and southbound, street road, all since cleared, so actually looking good in this area. vine not closed for overnight construction, looking good both moving in the westbound and eastbound side, overall we can see early risers, we can expect that to start early on, overall looking good, 59 south at cottman same story there, everyone traveling at posted speeds. >> learning more about the alleged gunman who killed 50 people and hurt 53 more in a mass shoo

between your home station and swarthmore for the rest of the summer.hose going into center city, you'll be bussed to swarthmore where you'll pick up an inbound train towards center city. if you're going west to swarthmore, there will be buss to get you back to your home station. a new bridge is going up here on the media elwyn line. it's causing crews to have to shut down a key stretch of track from now until labor day. so coming up at 5:00, even though this is in effect from now through the end of the septa customers say it might not cause as much of an inconvenience as you would=1o k and it might noÑy add a whole lt of additional minutes to their travel time, which is key, right? when you're trying to get out the door and get to work. reporting live in !a3aelwyn, ka zachry, nbc 10 news. >>> 4:36 right now. philadelphia is getting ready for its time to shine. in fact, today we'll find out more about how the city will beautify broad street for the democratic national convention. >>> "hamilton" is a hit but one of the main actors is calling it quits. >

the it happened southbound near media swarthmore exit and blue route is still closed. near baltimore pike is your alternate there. so again that is the southbound blue route is closed right there at media swarthmore exit and you can see there is a big backup as everybody is forced to get off right there. while the investigation of that accident continues. accident to tell you about, two vehicles involved, lanes are block at byberry road at davisville road so we will keep you updated on that. in norristown we have had an accident main street at stanbridge, still slowing you down in the neighborhood this morning. chris and lauren. >> sue serio, thanks very much. 5:18. separate act of violence in orlando has taken life of the cristina grimmie, the voice finally was remembered at her medford church yesterday. >> ♪ >> grimmie's voice filled the chap until medford. she had been there before she moved to los angeles to sing her career. man shot and killed the 22-year old friday night in orlando as she signed autographs at a venue. pastor spoke about grimmie's death. >> unaudi

we had an accident happen near the media swarthmore exit, and then now, the north bound lanes are all now opened on the blue route, and the on ramp from macdade boulevard, it is still blocked. so we will keep you updated on that situation. now we will go to the roosevelt boulevard which is cleared, smooth sailing this morning, and just in a problem on i-95 northbound and southbound near street road. ramps are blocked there but that is because of construction we will keep you updated on than that blue route situation as well, chris and lauer than. >> thanks very much, sue. >>> nation continues to mourn many people paying tribute to those who lost their lives or hurt in that shooting. >> fox 29's chris o'connell is in orlando this morning and spoke with the man inside the pulse nightclub when the shootings started. >> i'm here with ivory mcneil who was actually in the pulse nightclub last night, can you, first of all, thank you for joining us, can you tell us what you went through last night when you walk into that club. >> just not knowing what is going on, it was crazy, there was pani

this was near media swarthmore.ight now though however, if we can switch, there go, look at this, blue route at mcdade there is was just all blocked, i would say, 15 minute ago. now, it is all clear, both moving in the northbound and southbound side. that accident has been completely cleared. so for those every you wait to go clear before you get out there on to the blue route, looking good right now, crews are out, there the debris, it is all been lifted so looking good on the blue route. moving along though, i want to pull your a schenn ton to another serious accident route 55 southbound between route 553 and little mill road. this again is a serious accident, someone was ejected from their vehicle, all lanes are blocked right now, i'll have up a date coming up in about ten minute on this one, another accident in hatboro byberry road at davisville road. and another one in norristown, main street, at sandberg street, overall this monday morning has started out very very busy and continues to be very busy, give your

the original wawa opened in 1964, at mcdade boulevard, swarthmore avenue in ridley township, at 8:00 this morning, the original store will close, and everyone will head to the new location a half mile up on mcdade. the super wawa grand opening starts at 9:00 a.m. i tell you, dd and the crew, the wawa i go to, gets my day started. >> and i love a super wawa. >> you make friends at wawa. >> you do, it is your crew. still ahead on "eyewitness news" this morning, hundreds of fire fight remembers battling this raging wilds fire out west. and it is not the only one. find out what is fueling the flames, and why it is not expected to get better, any time soon. >> plus, a battle over chip card security coming up. they're supposed to make transitions safer, but retailers say there not and they wantings. finds out the one change they say will help protect consumers coming up. >> our producer really really really happy it is friday. >> jen's always, i mean, jen calls thursday little friday. you know where she stands, i'm sure you're happy, stay with us. >> ♪ >> ♪ squuuuackto the sharks!im rks! y

. >> this fall i start at swarthmore college, as a product of pre-k, i can see its importance and i hope others have the same chance as me. >> the controversy a 1.5 cent sugary beverage tax saying that would cost some that work in the beverage industry their jobs. >> these people live paycheck to paycheck -- >> those trying to win hearts and minds and some children watched science demonstrations. >> it's an exciting day for the city, we can't do fireworks, so thanks to youtube we know that this trick works. >> this ants eye tax pop-up stand, the lesson here it's 1.5 cents ounces add up. take the gallon of sweetened iced tea. >> the mayor to signed measure on monday. >> i really don't have any timeline, if he signs the bill today i would love to start the case tomorrow. >> proponents of what was passed today point to a blistering op-ed piece from ron castille, his view is a thinly disguised sales tax and violates a key clause of the state constitution, after monday's signing it appears that the next stop will be the courts as far as the opponented are concerned. >> all right john thank yo

trolleys, are running new schedules, and the media elwin line shuttle bus inbetween elmore and swarthmore, going on through september 1st, and i'll be tweeting that information out there for youment like i said, baseball game, phillies versus diamonds backs at 1:05, so make sure to pack that water, certainly going to need, to overall, though, traffic levels this morning are looking good. we have no accidents to report. but just really the lingering construction, brooke, over to you. >> thanks, meisha a new this morning, three people are rushed to the hospital after a car crash in the city's kingsessing area. >> two cars collided just before 2:00 a.m., at 47th and woodland avenues. the impact sent one car crashing through a gaeton to the sidewalk. and no details on the victim's condition. the cause of the accident is under investigation. >> the gloucester county prosecutor's offers is investigating a shooting in paulsboro. it happened late last night, at the corner of broad and pine street. no word on the victim, and no comment from officials. >> well, days after 12 girls are rescued from

train service continues as normal from swarthmore to center city philadelphia. the construction is part of a crum creek viaduct replacement project. >>> coming up on "action news" tonight, broad street is getting a makeover ahead of next month's democratic national convention in philadelphia. >>> and the british have joined forces with american activists to preserve a revolutionary war battlefield in new jersey. cecily. >> summer officially arrives in less than a half hour but the heat is already here. two days of temperatures in the 90's and now i'm tracking a chance of some storms. vial details in the accuweather 7-day forecast. >> phillies-diamondbacks. ducis rodgers on the phillies try to salvage one game when "action news" continues. >> broad street is getting a colorful makeover in time for the democratic national convention next month. host committee chairman ed rendell and mayor jim kenney announced the plans today. a new mile long mural will be painted right on south broad street from city hall to washington avenue to celebrate the city's diversity. and

getting big ma, and new location, so the original wawa, it opened up in 1964 at mcdade boulevard and swarthmore avenue in ridley township, right? well, at 8:00 this morning the original store will close, and everybody will head to the new location, just further down the street on mcdade. the soup war with a grand opening start at 9:00. >> still ahead, officials fear the worse is yet to come. this massive wild fire spreading in california. >> also, this morning, we are hearing from the family of two year old boy killed until alligator attack at disney world, plus tell you the major change that resort is now making. >> then it is a demolition derby on the road as police chase suspect for 90 minutes. we'll show you more of the dramatic video and the fiery aftermath when we come back. stay with u >> dramatic individual joe shows police pursuit in oklahoma state troopers try repeatedly to stop a truck by bumming it. but the driver speeds away. finally police succeed in stopping the truck and it burst into flames. pull dudley mccoy from the truck, he now faces several charges. >> this morning, offici

also the media elwin line is bussing between elwyn and swarthmore there is will be going on through september 4th. i'll be tweet that out as well, construction here, 59 north between route 413 and street road, left lane closed, between nine a.m. and 3:00 p.m. jim, over to you. >> thank you, so much, meisha a well, we're getting our first look at aiden clinton, the new son of former first daughter, chelsey clinton, and her husband mark, the son of former montgomery county congress woman. it is chelsey and mark's second child, the clinton's second grand child, aiden's sister char slot born in june of 2014. >> on the hell watch, new information on treating children with concussions, most children who get concussions from sport or activities not treat in the hospitals. that's according to researcher at the university of washington. doctors say the timing shows the needs for all healthcare providers, to improve concussion training. >> the flint michigan water crisis put lead poisoning back in the spotlight. and now the american academy of pediatrics want strict regulations to protect our children.

media he will inshuttle busing between elwyn and swarthmore.ve. >> two areas of precipitation this morning. the first karen are those thunderstorms exiting the coast of delaware and south jersey probably give it another five, 10 minutes for you to take yourself out of the threat that of lightning jumping behind the storm but generally speaking things getting better there and then up in the lehigh valley and down in through berks county that looks like it could be a thunderstorm getting ready to form as it pushes in toward reading. most of what you're seeing in allentown is just light spotty shower activity and there's a question i have as to how much of these thunderstorms farther north actually make it farther south. >>> it looks like they're falling apart. that's something we'll keep our eyes on. as you are out and about today, say running some errands, well, this morning in most spots not too bad. 79 degrees by 8 o'clock. by 10 o'clock, 84. it is muggy out there this morning. but probably staying dry in through here. after about noon, though

mass transit, media elwyn line busing between elwyn and swarthmore because of construction until september >>> perfect work out with our warm summertime temperatures. >> um-hmm, it is floating boot camp that involves push-ups and core exercise but all on a paddle game in the water. our own pat gallen is live at spruce street harbor park with this morning's work out. >> guys, i'm a glut on for punishment, turf do this crazy work out. boot camp isn't hard enough on land so they are taking it to the water at spruce street harbor park. they have boot camp and yoga available, yes, in the water on path will board to tell me shore about this is jenny, the boot camp instructor at spruce street harbor. >> good morning, pat. >> tell he about what you do here. >> so, we start off bringing people on the board, we start by getting people acclimated to the board by nature of the water stability and ballies when people start to feel the challenge. we want people to recognize that so much of this work out is creating your body as one unit. you are able to find that stability and balance. then once they ar

me elwyn is busing between elwyn and swarthmore for construction.lso, check your schedules on line because tomorrow, patco will be running a holiday schedule for july 4th. i will post that information. check your individual schedules on line. overall mass transit, that is what you have there. we have a down tree in phoenix pike. i will get to that in about ten minutes. jim, over to you. >>> still talking about traffic we often hear about the dangers of texting and driving and impaired driving but safety experts are a at a sum to it talk about another issue they say causes thousands of deaths on the roads: drowsy driving. the nation's first drowsy driving summit is taking place at the university of iowa. troopers and researchers are trying get a better understanding in an effort to reduce the problem. >> drowsy driving has been on the radar forever but it has been under appreciated and reason it is here now is because impaired driving is typically drunk, drug, distract and we need to add drowsy. >> the university of iowa had made progress in vehicle

media elwyn is the line bussing between elwyn and swarthmore, this will be going on through september 4th. and again, i will be tweeting this information out, as well. construction pa turn peak westbound, that left lane is blocked right now. not causing too many slow downs. and also, some construction 495 northbound, off ramp to edgemore, closed until next thursday, two lanes leading up to the two right lanes are closed until right around now. jim, over to you. >> thanks so much, meisha a still ahead on "eyewitness news" this morning, big changes coming to a popular whole sale store, details ahead in money watch. >> interesting story. also this morning, hollywood remembering arising young actor killed in a tragic accident over the weekend. in the power of we. a big belier we can tackle the tough challenges we face and build community through service and volunteering. it's time for you to raise your hand, go to serve.gov and get involved in something you believe in. are you with me? >>> back on "eyewitness news", if you are headed out the door stay updated when katie's forecast on sist

now, the first wawa opened in 1964 at mcdade boulevard, swarthmore avenue, ridley township, at 8:00 this morning, that store will close and everybody will just go about a half mile up on mcdade boulevard. super wawa, grand opening, start at 9:00. >> oh, i need wawa. developing right now, this raging wild fire is still growing, and it is not the only one burning out west right now. >> why fire officials say this could be the worse wild fire season ever, in california. >> plus, this looks like a stunt in a hollywood movie. but the scary scene played out on a bucks county street. see why a man could get in trouble for taking the law into his own hands. >> ♪ >> ♪ >> oh, ya, we're up early. we're working. only one more day till the weekends. you can do it. it is friday. so glad you're spending it with us. >> so any idea what she's saying besides work? >> that was good. i have no clue. but, actually, sounds really good when you do that. take us to break, one more time! >> ♪ >> ♪ alright guys, we've brought you to this construction trailer to talk about trucks today. which truck brand offers en

wawa one opened in 1964 at mcdade boulevard and swarthmore avenue.er the final customer was served antique wawa milk truck led a par raised customers to the new wawa one just a half mile up on mcdade. this store is a super wawa and has gas service. the philadelphia police department recognized several police officers for their longevity on the job today. 19th police district held its annual awards ceremony in west philadelphia. officers who worked for 20, 25 and 30 years were honored. a total of 14 officers received awards. the captain of the 19th district says the department also recognized the officers familiars. >> they don't the support of the family behind them that makes their job 10 times as hard. so it's important not only we recognizing the officers, but part of that recognition goes to their families as well. we would be remiss to heave that out. >> a big congratulations to all of the award recipients. >>> it was a special night for some local kids fighting cancer. "eyewitness news" at the ritz carlton in center city where the philadelphia

schedule, make sure to check your schedules on line, media elwin line bussing between elwyn and swarthmore, than will be going on through september 4th. i'll be tweeting that out as well, construction here in new jersey route 73, southbound before route 322, one to two lanes are block, and this should be lifting right around 6:00 a.m. so i will confirm as soon as it does so, jim, over to you. >> thank you, meisha a week after the orlando mass shooting congress voted on competing republican and democratic proposals to keep guns out of the hands of terrorists. >> all for prow postals went down in defeat large @ long party lines. mark albert has the story from capitol hill. >> proposals to keep guns out of the hands of terrorists failed in the gridlock senate. >> the motion is not agreed. >> republicans defeated democratic plans to expand backgrounds checks on firearms, button line and at gun shows. and propose thal would have stopped people on the no fly list, and terrorist watch list, from buying guns. >> what am i going to tell the community of orlando that is trying to come together in th

wawa one opened in 1964 at mcdade boulevard and swarthmore avenue.er the final customer was served antique wawa milk truck led a par raised customers to the new wawa one just a half mile up on mcdade. this store is a super wawa and has gas service. the philadelphia police department recognized several police officers for their longevity on the job today. 19th police district held its annual awards ceremony in west philadelphia. officers who worked for 20, 25 and 30 years were honored. a total of 14 officers received awards. the captain of the 19th district says the department also recognized the officers familiars. >> they don't the support of the family behind them that makes their job 10 times as hard. so it's important not only we recognizing the officers, but part of that recognition goes to their families as well. we would be remiss to heave that out. >> a big congratulations to all of the award recipients. >>> it was a special night for some local kids fighting cancer. "eyewitness news" at the ritz carlton in center city where the philadelphia

elwin and morton stations on saturday and sunday and buses continue to operate between elwin and swarthmoreil september 4th. >>> a highly decorated marine from chester county, got a sendoff to pay respects to private first class jessie thomas, he was the last living team that raised the american flag at the end of the world war ii, he died one day before his 90th birthday. it was held at the methodist cemetery. >>> the search is on in the lehigh valley for an armed robber that held up a bank this morning. rick williams is live in the newsroom with details on this one. >> thank you. they are hoping they can catch him thanks to his rather unique disguise, he was caught on camera inside of the bank and police will tell you who they are looking for tonight at 5:00. >>> and the gary papa run is just days away, father's day in fact. ali gorman talks to a local celebrity who is using star power to raise awareness against prostate cancer. we'll see you at 5:00 in just a little bit. >> thank you rick. >>> it was a walk of dreams for some graduates today in montgomery county. seniors from cheltenham

>> indeed, nicely done my man you can get delco lagger at several locationness aston, media and swarthmoren time for the weekend. >> philadelphia's fifth police district hosted pizza party today, to conn combat the you'll them on a job well done. "eyewitness news" at immaculata heart mary school in the northeast today. officers served the pizza and they are promoting these student to the second grade. congratulations. >> they were having a good time. good for them. nice moment indeed. >>> i know, we always think they can see us. >> now they can. >>> septa riders will be able to get rid of the tokens and paper tickets. >> a new system was launched and coming up we will show you how it works and when you can start using it. >>> an alarming increase in cases of pediatric skin cancer, why sun exposure is a major cause, many other factors also play a role, what all parents need to know. kate? >>> well to day was a quiessentially perfect june friday, but as we head in the weekend just a couple things to worry about including the threat for strong thunderstorms and very gusty wind, i'll break it

rails, buses and trolleys are running new schedule, media elwin line is bussing between elwyn and swarthmore is going to be going on through september 4th brooke over to you. >> thank, meisha a now 6:49. a lot coming up on cbs this morning. >> nora o'donnell joining because preview, good morning, nora goods morning, wide ranking interview with charlie roads, vice president joe biden slams donald trump, defends president obama's foreign policy, discusses his historic role and friendship inside the white house joan us on whether disney could be held responsible for the alligator attack that killed a two year old boy. we are in southern california, they've had record heat there, fueling massive wilds fires news back in the morning, see in you just about ten minutes. >> thanks, nor a we will definitely be watching as always. local group on the way to arlan dough to help ease the pain of the shooting rampage. members of the tri-state crisis response team on their way south, many of the victims of the shooting are receiving treatment and spending time with therapy animals. their focus will be the

accident on the pennsylvania turnpike, that is now clear and media elwyn is busing between elwyn and swarthmore construction, jim, over to you. >>> well, 13 year-old boy is shot and killed while playing with friend in germantown. detective have the gun and they are trying to figure out the who it belongs to. shooting happened yesterday in the backyard on east walnut lane, police say group of teens were playing with the gun when a teenage boy was shot in the face and he died at the hospital. >> you have to be afraid to have your life these days. my heart dropped, 13, summertime just starting, just starting. he didn't even get a chance to start to realize his dreams. >> detectives are interviewing several adults, that may be connected to this case, find out who owns the gun. "eyewitness news" reporter justin finch will have a live update later in the broadcast, brooke. >>> jim, new jersey drivers they might see gas prices, go up real soon. that depend what the state senate decides to do. it is thinking of the plan to increase the state's gas tax. jan carabao tells us not all lawmakers are on boar

. >> and, you can get the delco lagger at several locations, in aspen, media and swarthmore. >> still ahead on "eyewitness news", forget the food truck. this is the fashion truck, and it is right here in our area. our vittoria woodill explains the way it could be a quick fix for your wardrobe. >> and also ahead, it is the creative way to catch a thief. the cowboy who knew just what to do when somebody was trying to take off with a bike. >> and, after a beautiful friday, things are changing for the weekends. justin is tracking storms, and the latest teaming on when you could see severe weather. stay with us. camden wasn't an easy place to grow up. but teachers like mr. elliot saw something in me. made a connection with me. now i'm a teacher myself, right here in camden. i'm just passing it along to my own students and making those same connections my teachers made with me. now that's some beautiful music. i'm jamal dickerson, and i'm proud to be a new jersey educator. >> you can call it faxon the go, or even a closet on wheels. and it is happening right here in philadelphia. "eyewitnes

you hitting roadways not right now, it is looking slow, look at this blue route north bound media swarthmorer we have an accident there pulled off to the shoulder but it is still very slow. we have volume, and then also we will have gaper delays. 422 taillights in the eastbound direction past route 29, couple busy ways it is still out there even though we are pushing on. cop trucks at 422 we will cover in a little bit. jim, over to you. >>> next update 8:25. coming up this morning why dollar stores are the new darlings of wall street, i'm jim having acne... ...was always on my mind. so i asked a dermatologist about new aczone dapsone gel 7.5%. i apply it once a day, any time. aczone gel 7.5% is fda approved for the topical treatment of acne for people 12 years and older. aczone gel is a once-a-day acne treatment with clinically proven results. in clinical trials, acne got better for people using aczone gel in just 12 weeks. aczone gel may cause the serious side effect of methemoglobinemia, which decreases oxygen in your blood. stop taking aczone gel and get medical help right away if your li