tom wolf recognized officials for their dedication to making their communities better. they all received honors. >>> if you ever wanted to catch a ball at a phillies game, now there's an app for that. fans would know where to sit to catch a coveted home run billion. to make the app, they analyzed every home run at the park last year and where the balls landed. they also looked at ticket prices and the app offers a heat map of the best sections to grab a homer without also breaking the bank. >>> speaking of the phillies, here's a live look at citizens bank park where it's a perfect night to take in a ball game. first pitch at 7:05. 75 degrees just after 6:00. >> really good. glenn schwartz, i know he has season tickets to phillies ga games. he may want the app and switch seats to get that homer. >> i'll tell you what. i have been going to phillies games and never got b a ball. my entire life. never touched one. came close though. 75 degrees in philadelphia with lots of sunshine. look how blue the sky is in the lehigh valley. 73 degrees. beautiful conditions across the ar

live in germantown, i'm brand hudson, nbc10 news. >> in harrisburg today governor tom wolf praised thes to bring medical marijuana to the state one year after the plans were first announced last april. wolf signed the bill allowing for the use of medical marijuana for certain types of illinoisness. since then the governor's office says more than 200 of the state's sickest children have gotten the drug. we spoke to a man trying to open a place in pottstown. >> just a lot of uncertainty. we had to lease property and gut our zoning approval. and do the application. >> the state has received hundreds of applications for grow facilities and dispensa dispensaries. only 12 facilities to grow the plants and two dozen dispensaries will be granted business licenses. sales will begin in 2018. >> an atlantic city man is sentenced to six months behind bars for tax fraud. >> he's also given six months home consignment. they tried to defraud the irs of more than $119,000 in income taxes. he is ordered to pay more than 31 grand in restitution. >> happening right now in south jersey, some people are pr

governor tom wolf updated the program in harrisburg yesterday. wolf said even though no growers or dispensaries are open yet, more than 200 sick children now have access to medical marijuana. the governor said everything should be up and running by next year. >>> meanwhile, the war on drugs begins today in bucks county. officials will announce a drug epidemic blitz. four town hall events are planned this month to educate people about the opioid epidemic and how to help people who are addicted. the first event, a narcan training session, is tomorrow in morrisville. >>> prisons in philadelphia are a bit less crowded according to a new report released by the mayor's office yesterday showing the inmate population declined 12% from last year. philadelphia's goal is to reduce the prison population by more than one-third over the next several years. >>> traffic deaths in pennsylvania are dropping. penndot says nearly 1,200 deaths were reported last year -- the lowest number since recordkeeping began in the '20s. the news was mixed. penndot marked an inc

nbc 10 has learned it is governor tom wolf who asked tr the inspector general's investigation. the lieutenant governor is saying tonight that that inspector general's investigation is about his interactions with state employees and here is how he says he and his wife are feeling now. >> i'm sure we have said things in anger or frustration or stress. we shouldn't have said and both of us are deeply sorry if we offended anybody. and we are going to make it up to everybody. because we feel we can do better. >> i asked whether he would be running for reelection. that's coming up next year. he said, yes, he is. . governor wolf is also running for reelection, but in pennsylvania they actually run separately in the primary. so we will be watching that. coming up at 6:00, we'll have more on what he had to say, specifically about telling state police troopers how to drive. i'm lauren mayk, nbc 10 news. >>> pennsylvania park rangers and managers will soon carry the life saving drive naar carcan. serve people have died. rangers will have the drug with them while on patrol. >>> today juror

. >>> here in pennsylvania, governor tom wolf said the latest government budget proposal would put 1500 state employees out of work. a study found the department of corrections could see the deepest cuts with 650 layoffs. another 400 jobs lost at the department of health and human services. it was approved by the house and heading to the senate. >>> there's a dangerous habit on pennsylvania roads, according to the pennsylvania court distracted driving accidents were up 52% statewide over the last two years. men accounted for 70% of the tickets using a hand meld device while driving or using headphones. somerset counties and chester counties are among the top five in the state for distracted driving. >>> there's recall or life -- for life saving devices carbon monoxide detecters in your home. >> reporter: gray, it's chilly out there this morning, but you can add 50 degrees to these numbers by tuesday, i'll have the details in the exclusive accuweather seven-day forecast in just a few minutes. ♪ we buy any car ♪ any make, any model, any age, any price ♪ ♪ from 50 bucks to 100 grand ♪ we b

pennsylvania governor tom wolf kicked off an easter egg hunt outside his home in harrisburg. rom pre-k around the city took off trying to collect as many eggs as they could. governor wolf talked about the importance of investing in high quality early childhood education. >> a trip to deliver easter goodies called one easter bunny to spill his basket right there. ouch. that's a volunteer who dresses up each year to hand out candy to kid. are we going to watch this again. of course we are. boom right over a flower pot. now, he is okay. we promise you, that and he's promising to be back next year. >> can we see it one more time? >> all right. love this next story. eagles quarterback carson wentz telling us he's in love. john clark. >> yeah, he says he loves this place or city. we're going to hear from the eagles quarterback and saying why philly took his personality. >> john clark i think all that love melted away the clouds. take a look. ocean city still in the clouds but look at the lehigh valley, it's nothing but sun out there. i'll tell you when the rain is going to return an

we'll tell you what pennsylvania governor tom wolf has to say about hundreds of layoffs that he believes could come with the budget working its way through the legislature. >>> and honoring the wilt. today, the sixers will pay tribute to the legendary wilt chamberlain. we'll fill you in on what they're unveiling at their south jersey training complex when we come back. >>> 639 right now. a few minutes before the start of the "today" show. we check in you with sheinelle jones and craig melvin for a preview of what's coming up. good morning, guys. >> hey, rosemary. >> good morning, coming up on is a saturday morning here on "today," new developments in the wake of those u.s. air strikes against syria. tensions escalating between the u.s. and russia. questions remaining about whether the strikes hit their mark. we're live now the syrian border with the latest. >>> also ahead this morning, ever seen one of these? those manhole covers, those explosions more common than you might think. we have an important rossen reports update for you on how to protect yourself. >>> and we'll bring you a ver

in a statement today pennsylvania governor tom wolf said that "i'm incrediblely grateful to the pennsylvania state police for their bravery and vigilance in spotting and pursuing facebook live killer acting without hesitation to keep others safe. on behalf of all pennsylvanians and americans, i thank these state troopers and the entire state police and all law enforcement involved for their heroism in protecting their fellow citizens ". >>> we've also heard tonight from facebook ceo mark zuckerberg saying, the video should never have been shared and that now facebook is launching a review for reports a os offensive content. stephens claimed on the facebook video they had killed multiple police but police say they have no knowledge of any other victims. certainly much more to come out of the this iain. >> i'll take it thank you very much, joyce. >>> skyfox over breaking news west philadelphia. man barricaded inside a home on the 5700 block of walton avenue. now police are telling us they got a 911 call right around 3:0. that a man armed with 95 was threatening to hurt his girlfriend we don't

. >> governor tom wolfed ordered an investigation after getting numerous complaints about stack's behavior. stack is a former state senator from philadelphia. >> david is here to talk about >> reporter: [laughter]. everybody over on facebook live sees i have bananas and stuff like that over there. that's what you do when you have a early morning show. storm tracker 6 live showing we have lack of rain, sky6 live hd battleship new jersey, all lit up nice and bright, that camera that was shakerring about a half-hour ago, is starting to settle down a bit, our winds are beginning to fall this morning. temperatures have dropped overnight. 51 degrees, it's cooler in spots this morning than yesterday morning. but not too bad though. 44 in allentown. 46 in reading, 48 in trenton. 52 in millville and wilmington. 56 in cape may. a light jacket does just fine for you this morning. satellite and radar shows you we'll need sunglasses on the highways and byways as we head out on the roads. there's a sweep of clouds out by pittsburgh. at times we'll see clouds pop through. generally speaking fairly bright

. >>> tom wolf is calling on seth williams to resign. in a statement released. governor wolf said the people of philadelphia need a district attorney fully poconosed on and legally capable of executing the important disputes of the top law enforcement official in pennsylvania largest city. it will allow the employees to focus on work and help the citizens move on. williams is facing federal corruption charges and entered a not guilty plea. the da will continue to handle his offices administrative duties while assistants take over legal matters. >>> an unusual sight on the streets of philadelphia. a horse on the run with philadelphia police hot on her trail. the wild scene unfolded across several neighborhoods. big mama gap helloed down spring garden. continued down until richmond and girard in fishtown. >>> she was moving pretty good. i didn't jump in until broad street >> i'm glad she didn't get hurt or hurt anybody. i love my horses. it would have killed me to see something go bad. i'm glad she's, i got her here. i made sure everything was fine. she's in there

. >> governor tom wolf suspended the death penalty and the state has naat executed an inmate since 1999 and carried out only three executions since 1976. both waived their rights to an appeals process. >>> 63 degrees outside. let's talk about the weather today. a live look. things are warming up. 61 degrees, just in time for the nfl draft in philadelphia. >> we are getting a warm start this morning, with clouds overhead. no wet weather in the area. clouds will be thinning out. it is warmer this morning. about five degrees warmer. this is not rain we'll get sunshine, clouds this morning. 61 degrees, into the 70s. more sunshine this afternoon. 76 degrees by 4:00 this afternoon. the suburbs, you start off with a few clouds. 70s for the suburbs, from the lehigh valley. 62 degrees this time of the year. we are 20 degrees above normal and a stay elevated through the day. 70s by 2:00 this afternoon t. clouds will be thinning out. won't clear out completely. lehigh valley will still have clouds in the area. no rain, though, new jersey, 59 degrees, in for sunshine, a little bit of a breeze out o

tom wolfe decided to strip the detail from mike stack. the lieutenant governor stack and his wife are accused of verbally accusing troopers and staff. stack agrees and says his behavior is unacceptable. >>> also tonight, slammed to the ground, a passenger says septa police went too far and he claims it's not the first time. now he is taking his complaints to court. >> [ bleep ]. you are -- >> this cell phone video is now listed in the lawsuit against septa police. the video which went viral last june shows an officer body slamming him to the ground outside the frankfort center. >> do you have injuries from that? >> a lot. >> reporter: he says it is one of several run ins with the septa police over the course of weeks. he claims that he was targeted after filing complaints against septa police. >> i think it should be known what is going on with septa and how they are treating people. that's all i'm trying to get out of the policy. >> last year an investigation revealed that the officer restrained the man saying he was being defiant and hi

. >> tom wolf has stripped the lieutenant governor of his state police protection because of a loomingal over how lieutenant governor mike stack treats trooper in his security detail. the state inspector general is investigating allegations that he pressured troopers to use lights and sirens to drive them to their destinations faster. >> governor wolf ordered maintenance, cleaning and grounds keeping to only do their work under supervision. >> in a statement tonight stack says he agrees with the governor's decision and apologized once again. >> various parts of the tristate area got smacked by heavy rainstorms tonight. they had to put out the tarp in a phillies game. it looks like the weekend could be unsettled. let's get the latest from accuweather and adam joseph at the big board. >> unsettled to start the weekend. we salvaged part of the weekend. the area of rain that rocked through philadelphia and the phillies game ninth inning is well to the east. it's a rib on of rain, three lightning strikes in the last 15 minutes around chatsville and eastern burlington county. this is trekkin

mayor tom wolf made the announcement in lewisbury, york county. more than 100 employees will be trained and equipped with narcan and this reverses the effect of opioid overdoses. >>> new jersey governor, chris christie was in trenton hoping to cut the ribbon for a new edition to trenton community college. the annex features state of the art projects for education and he says it's an important investment keeping students in the state for their education and in the state for jobs. >>> 48 people from 31 countries are now citizens of the united states. they took the only of allegiance today at princeton university. the new citizens include two professors and one student from princeton university. last year more than 40,000 new citizens were naturalized in the state of new jersey. >>> coming up on "action news" tonight. following in her father's footsteps, the emotional swearing in ceremony today at the trenton fire department. >> and jeff skversky is in south philadelphia. covering the phillies who are having a tough time. with those new york mets. >>

revolution was officially opened with historical flair and pleasanty of showmanship with the -- tom wolf, were one of many speakers emphasizing the performance of this museum to the city and country. >> america was an idea, the idea that people could governor themselves. this museum will provide great insight into the sacrifices made on the other hand to make the ideas that were first discussed in independence hall a reality. >> the celebration includes several stops and started in the morning in washington square, a tribute at the tomb of the unknown soldier of the revolution -- from there the crowd moved to independence hall before the grand finale at the museum. and the collection and 118,000 square foot museum include several thousand objects that span the revolutiony era. >> it tells the store dwri of the nation how people of all walks of life found a bond in the soaring ideals of equality and ideals and self governance. >> and they have extended hours through memorial day to labor day and special grand opening events happening here throughout the weekend. >>. >> chester is one of t

tom wolf give the order amid an investigation into complaints over the lieutenant treatment of troopers other state employees. stack apologized for say things in quote, anger or frustration. but did not get into specifics about the probe. governor wolf sent this letter that reads in part i do not delight in this decision but i believe it is a necessary step to protect commonwealth employees. >>> storms roll through our region tonight. and kate is tracking even more rain for the weekend. >> you we are tracking a lot of showers that are moving in from the south and west. it originally looked like sunday was the weather day. but we flip follow-upped little bit. a lot coming in for saturday. best chances to get outside this weekend and when this rain will move through our region. >>> we celebrate earth day but according to gnaw new survey it's not too bright. >>> the death of music icon prince linger, we'll tell you how vans are vowing to make sure his legacy moves on. >>> the royals open up. prince william and harry sit down with the duchess of cambridge to talk about the most difficult ti

frein likely won't be executed any time soon, governor tom wolf has imposed a more tore young man on the death penalty. >>> tonight, development in question the trial of creato, the father accused of killing his three-year-old. we're seeing how he reacted when told his son was found dead. >> your son is deceased >> no, no. >> found on the shore. >> no. >> prosecutors called the lead detective to the stand this morning and showed jurors police interrogation video. testimony in that trial continues tomorrow. >>> something we can smile about. after months of planning and weeks of set up. we're now one day away from the start of nfl draft on the ben franklin parkway. tomorrow night all eyes will, on the city of brotherly love and sister affection. >> last minute preps are underway. looks as it's coming together. >> reporter: it is coming together. how long have we been talking about this nfl draft? it's finally here. down the ben franklin parkway is the art museum and that's where commissioner roger goodell will step across the stage. the action starts closer to where i'm standing take a

. >>> pennsylvania governor tom wolf is once again calling on philadelphia district attorney seth williamso resign. the renewed call to tepp down comes following the suspension of williams' law license a mid federal charge that is williams is facing. in a statement release the this morning the governor said it is quote beyond time for him to step down immediately. wolf said philadelphia needs a da who's fully focused on legally able to carry out the duties of the top law enforcement official in the ci city. >>> happening right now, the bucks county spca needs your help to find whoever shot and killed a beloved cat named scooby in bensalem. the spca offering a $1,000 reward for any information lea leading to a conviction in this animal cruelty case. someone shot scooby sometime between 2:00 and 4:00 monday afternoon it happened near the creek side apartments on knights road. that's where scooby lives. scooby's owner says he was really friendly kitty and played with all the children at that apartment complex. >>> you see it, shoot it our fresco users are helping us show what's happening in y

governor tom wolf sending a three sentence letter to stack ning him of the decision.he governor says he'll also limit spending on cleaning, grounds keeping and maintenance at his fellow democrat's official residence. governor wolf believes it is a necessary step to protect state employees. >>> well, do you owe back taxes at a news conference in harrisburg today officials explained why now is the time to make it right. the pennsylvania tax amnesty program begins today. >> so for the next 60 days, taxpayers who owe the state money will have the opportunity to come forward, pay what they owe and get relief from penalties and half of the interest. >> the program lasts until june 19th. you'll be seeing ads like this alerting the public about the beneficial program. the goal is to gather $100 million for the current physical state budget. we have a link with more information on our website fox29.com. >> in fishtown today new police athletic league reached a milestone in its construction. take a look. hundreds of kids will soon be setting foot into this gym. volunteers from

tom wolf calls for spending $32 billion funded in part by a tax on natural gas production. >>> formerent of mexico talked about president trump's proposed border wall and other topics at an event last night at villa nova university. keynote speaker at the world affairs flaf. fox talked about the future for immigrants. trade and war on drugs. and here's what fox had to say about the proposed border wall between the u.s. and mexico. >> you are going to pay for the wall. 35 billion. wouldn't it be better to tell trump, trump open your eyes. open your mind. >> fox added that the money for the wall would be better spent investing in border state job programs with mexico. >>> candidate vying to by the next addressed the issues yesterday. candidate form sponsored by the philadelphia bar association. meanwhile, former da abraham and another lawyer suing to have seth williams removed from office. state law prevents williams from keeping his job because law license has been suspended temp larry. williams said he will stay in office doing administrative work while he fights bribery and extortion

in attendance former price vice-president joe biden, mayor jim kenney, governor tom wolf and pulitzerze winner david mccullough. museum contains more than 3,000 artifacts from the revolutionary war period including george washington's tent. the chairman of the $120 million museum says it's been a very long process but he's proud the doors are finally opening and so is vice-president biden. here in philly to celebrate this museum. >> to para phrase emerson's poem, what did the people hear when they heard that shot heard around the world? what was it that they heard? what was this experiment about? was it just about independence, the revolution for independence? i think it was about an idea. how to give live to a renaissance idea that a country could actually be governed by its people. >> reporter: now the museum officially opens to the public this afternoon at 3:20. we're life here in old steam greg argos, cbs3 "eyewitness news". >> exciting stuff, thank you greg. in other news this noon fear fighter is hurt and two families are homeless after an early morning fire in pennsauken, new j

governor tom wolf's proposal calls for spending $32 billion funded instead part by tax on natural gasion. montgomery county. meet kelly. service dog. newest member. kelly's job is to help students with anxiety. boost moral and help with speech and therapy sessions. >> couple of football stars had a big surprise at the ronald mcdonald house in philadelphia. >> take a look. >> how are you doing? i'm a corner back for the philadelphia eagles. >> eagles players and the jay good posed as furniture delivery men then they revealed identities. dropped off donations for families with kids battling serious illnesses. >> crazy to see correlation and the kids and all the type of conditions that they've gone through. they're still happy. this is one of the more fun times that i've had. just enjoying doing what i was able to do. pretending to be a worker and come out here and delivering the furniture. just surprising the kids. just giving them something to smile about. >> nice to see giving back. swoop by the way as you can see the background there was there for the donation surprise. >>> keeping a

. >>> tom wolf is calling on seth williams to resign. in a statement released. governor wolf said the people of philadelphia need a district attorney fully poconosed on and legally capable of executing the important disputes of the top law enforcement official in pennsylvania largest city. it will allow the employees to focus on work and help the citizens move on. williams is facing federal corruption charges and entered a not guilty plea. the da will continue to handle his offices administrative duties while assistants take over legal matters. >>> an unusual sight on the streets of philadelphia. a horse on the run with philadelphia police hot on her trail. the wild scene unfolded across several neighborhoods. big mama gap helloed down spring garden. continued down until richmond and girard in fishtown. >>> she was moving pretty good. i didn't jump in until broad street >> i'm glad she didn't get hurt or hurt anybody. i love my horses. it would have killed me to see something go bad. i'm glad she's, i got her here. i made sure everything was fine. she's in there

governor tom wolf hand delivered a letter today to his lieutenant governor mike staff to inform him of that decision. wolf says it's necessary to protect state employees. stack is accused of mistreating state employees and state police and he apologized last week. >>> new video at 6:00. the princeton police department looking for a man who grope add woman on the street. the man ran and grabbed the woman from behind as she was walking down spruce street. this happened around 7:00 p.m. april 12th. if you knowing in, call police. >>> a man facing murder charges for a crash in bucks county this morning. prosecutors say lewis was under the influence when his car flipped over's trying to out run state troopers who tried to pull him over. a 22-year-old trenton woman inside his car was killed. the crash shut down the highway during the morning rush. >>> to our first alert weather now. a dreary friday out there today. these people dodging spotty showers as they waited for the trolley in southwest philly. showers could still pass through this evening and conditions will be cool, if you're going

> the investigation was headed by the office of the inspector general at the request of governor tom wolf. >> jurors in south jersey will see the spot where a 3-year-old boy was found murdered. a camden county judge made that ruling today for d.j. preat tow. he's accused of killing his son brandon back in 2015. his body was found in a wooded area near the cooper river. jury selection is set to begin next tuesday. >> wilmington has a new chief of police tonight. today mayor mike introduced robert tracy. he's replacing the retiring chief. tracy spent the last five years as the chief of crime control strategies for the chicago p.d. he tells nbc10 news he's chomping at the bit to get to work. >> job number one is to get to know the community and my police officers, look at the department and the strategies we have in place. make sure the method ogz or in place and the department's structured so we can carry out those things. >> the mayor says tracy beat out 34 other candidates. his first official day is friday. >> now to staffing concerns in the school district of philadelphia. the city contr

governor tom wolf praised the deal in the statement. he said continued use of the majestic facility is important news for the commonwealth, the region and talented employees who are true baseball fans, with a genuine pride in what they do. >>> police need your help identifying a robbery suspect who hit a convenient store on south street. authorities say that the man in the surveillance video entered 7-eleven store last week and ordered a pack of cigarettes. when the employee returned that suspect threatened to throw a cup of what he claimed was gasoline on the employee and set them on fire if he did not give him money. after the suspect was handed $20 he fled. anyone with any information is asked to call police. >>> trial for eric frein, man accused of murdering a pennsylvania state trooper got underway today. that trial is taking place in milford, pike county, jury from chester county. in opening statements prosecutors say they plan to present computer evidence proving that frein and the procedures. the defense said he will not be test

. >>> democratic governor tom wolf says a house-approved republican budget proposal could mean job cuts for hundreds of state workers. an analysis shows the deepest cuts would hit the department of correction. more than 600 employees could be laid off. and 400 jobs could disappear from the state department and health and human services. >>> let's head now to delaware, where the state department of health is reminding you to get your flu shot. this after three more people died. one of the men who died had no pre-existing conditions. so far this flu season, 14 people have died in delaware. that's double the amount from last year. flu season, by the way, can last until may. >>> here is a the fair warning if you plan to drive along i-95 this weekend, state police in pennsylvania, new jersey, and delaware will all be targeting distracted drivers, impaired drivers, and anybody speeding. it's called the drive to save lives campaign and the goal is to reduce deadly crashes. >>> today in the lehigh valley, if you need to travel abroad, the main post office in allentown wants to make it a little

governor tom wolf says it's beyond time for seth williams to step down from his post and district attorneylliams is facing federal bribery and extortion charges. his law license is suspended as he awaits trial and he won't make any legal determinations. the trial is set to begin next month. >>> the lee high county coroner's office trying to figure out what killed a 27-year-old man found dead in a hotel room. emanuel ramirez' body found this morning at the suites in a township. his friend sick in a hallway as well. in their room investigators found a chemical powder and are working to identify it. >>> all new at 6:00, an accused drug dealer in montgomery county charged with homicide after one of his customers died of an overdose. investigators say angel leon was selling heroin mixed with fentanyl, about 50 times more deadly than heroin. charges like this are part of their war against drugs. >>> today is the first day on the job for the new wilmington police chief, robert tracy, taking over the police department for delaware the largest city. he is succeeding bobby cummings who retired. >>>

. >>> governor tom wolf is calling for philadelphia district attorney seth williams to resign amid corruption charges. governor wolf issued a statement, wolf issued a statement saying in part it is beyond time for him to step down immediately from his post as district attorney. people of philadelphia need a district attorney fully focused on and legally capable of executing the important duties of the top law enforcement official of the pennsylvania's largest city. his resignation will allow employees of the office to folk ounce their work and help citizens they serve move on. williams has pleaded not guilty to federal corruption charges. >>> as we begin easter holiday weekend we're in for an afternoon that will feel more like june. meteorologist katie fehlinger is live on the cbs-3 sky deck with a outlook for rest of the day, hi there katie. >> that taste of june does come in time for easter holiday. it is many more seasonal afternoon expected here, jim. we have had cloud throughout the course of the morning and into the afternoon there are still some cloud overhead. but it feels really comf

frein likely won't be executed any time soon, governor tom wolf has imposed a more tore young man on death penalty. >>> tonight, development in question the trial of creato, the father accused of killing his three-year-old. we're seeing how he reacted when told his son was found dead. >> your son is deceased >> no, no. >> found on the shore. >> no. >> prosecutors called the lead detective to the stand this morning and showed jurors police interrogation video. testimony in that trial continues tomorrow. >>> something we can smile about. after months of planning and weeks of set up. we're now one day away from the start of nfl draft on the ben franklin parkway. tomorrow night all eyes will, on the city of brotherly love and sister affection. >> last minute preps are underway. looks as it's coming together. >> reporter: it is coming together. how long have we been talking about this nfl draft? it's finally here. down the ben franklin parkway is the art museum and that's where commissioner roger goodell will step across the stage. the action starts closer to where i'm standing take a loo

man governor tom wolf says justice was served against a man who killed corporal brian dickson and critically injured trooper alex douglass. >>> new this morning one person dead and era salted on broad street, it happened between allegheny avenue and clear field streets. victims were rush to the hospital, we just learned that both are in stable condition. so far, no arrests have been made. >>> philadelphia police are searching for gunman who shot a 29 year-old man just after midnight in lawncrest. investigators tell "eyewitness news" that the victim was shot in the leg in the 5500 block of hill creek court, they say that victim is in the from the neighborhood and is now cooperating with police. police have made no arrests. >>> police continue to investigate deadly shooting of the man in north philadelphia 's fair hill section. officers responded to the 400 block of west clear field street just before 6:00 last night. they found a 36 year-old man shot several times in his arms and chest he was sitting in the driver's seat of this parked suv, police believe he was shot at close range. >> based

governor tom wolf says it's beyond time for williams to accept down as dach.a. his law license is suspended as he awaits trial, so williams will not be making any legal decisions while he's still in office. his trial is set for next month. >>> today, christians in philadelphia will join others around the world in observing holy saturday. here's a live look at the cathedral basilica of saints peter and paul in center city. the easter vigil mass is set for 8:00 this evening at the basilica. several east masses are scheduled for tomorrow at 8:00 a.m. >>> also today in philadelphia, ukrainian catholics will prepare for easter with the traditional blessing of holiday foods. three services will happen this afternoon at the cathedral of the immaculate conception. the phatful c faithful can brin easter food. >>> tonight at the vatican, pope francis will be celebrating easter mass as a prelude to the holiday. the service at the vatican basilica will start at 2:30 today, philadelphia time. >>> on good friday yesterday, christians observed the crucifixion of jesus christ.

. >>> pennsylvania governor tom wolf is reiterating his call for the immediate resignation of philadelphia district attorney seth williams. williams is charged with 23 federal counts and his law license has been suspended in that bribery case. well, today the governor issued a statement. it says in part, it is clear that williams' focus should be on his defense and the it is beyond time for him to step down immediately. >>> police are warning cyclists to stay vigilant following three violent bank robberies, make that bike robberies in south philadelphia. the crime spree began tuesday evening when a large group of teenagers assaulted a man and stole his bike on the 800 block of mifflin street. less than two hours later a 10-year-old boy was pushed to the ground and robbed of his bike on the 1900 block of south third. and then yesterday a 13-year-old boy wall and targeted was targeted near eighth and tasktory. police are still looking for suspects. >>> it is not every day that you see a horse galloping alone through the streets of philadelphia without a rider on its back but it happened toda

despite the decision, eric frein likely won't be executed anytime soon because governor tom wolf has declared a moratorium on the death penalty. jury made the decision, they were i am paneled because of pretrial publicity in pike county. frein was quick of killing corporal brian dickson and critically injuring trooper alex douglass in an ambush at a barracks in the poconos in 2014. >>> in another news, nfl draft day in philadelphia is here. eagles have the 14th pick tonight. security is preparing for tens of thousands of people, expected to pack the parkway. police are asking people who plan to come to the event to be prepared. now security personnel will be out in force scanning visitors and several checkpoints before people head in. now the nfl has put out a list of items you cannot bring in the draft that includes the following: weapons or firearms. well that makes sense. drones. that eliminates katie. missle like objects. that eliminates meisha. bags, purses, backpacks, that is rahel, she's out of there now. folding chairs you know how i like to sit. i will in the go over there b

yesterday, governor tom wolf stripped the security detail from his second in command, mike stack. cleaning, grounds kooep i groundskeeping, and maintenance at stack's home. the lieutenant governor and his wife are accused of verbally abusing state troopers and staff. stack says he agrees with the governor's decision and has admitted that his behavior was unacceptable. >>> tomorrow, france will hold national election, this as the country is on high alert just two days after another terror attack. we have some new cell phone video of the moment that gunfire erupted thursday night in paris. [ gunfire ] you can hear the gunshots being fired along the champs-elysees as people ducked for cover or ran. authorities say the shooter killed an officer and wounded two others before police gunned him down. french police found a note praising isis that apparently fell from the shooter's pocket near the scene. according to authorities, the gunman spent 14 years in prison for attacking police officers and related crimes. yesterday, security forces raided his family's home, trying to determine if

. >>> in a statement pennsylvania governor tom wolf said "i'm incredibly grateful to the pennsylvania state police for their bravery and vigilance in spotting and pursuing facebook live killer steve stephens in erie and acting without hesitation to keep others safe on behalf of all pennsylvanians and americans i thank these state troopers. the and tire state police and all law enforcement involved forge their heroism in protecting their fellow citizens ". >> happening right now plan on driving around the art museum soon because you'll have to get ready to tap the brakes. more roads in the area are closing tonight ahead of the nfl draft. three day festival doesn't tart until thursday the 27th. but it's already behind travel track troubles. tonight add midnight the inn lends of the ben franklin parkway will close from eakins oval to 20th street. >> for a full closures of details about the nfl draft just head to our website fox 29.com. >>> police say off duty philadelphia officer is shot her husband at their buck county home. northampton township police responded to the couple's home in

. >>> governor tom wolf is weighing in on the controversy involving the lieutenant opportunity and his treatment of state employees. the governor told mike stack multiple times, "you need to stop." the state inspector general is investigating reports that stack and his wife mistreated state employees. stack acknowledges that he said things in anger or frustration that he's now regretting. there are no details about exactly what the mistreatment involved. >>> business is booming for first daughter ivanka trump. her retail brand has racked up record sales since her father's inauguration. on april 6th, ivanka's company won new trademarks from china to sell jewelry, handbags, and spa services. that night she and her husband, fellow white house adviser jared kushner, sat next to the president of china for dinner at president trump's florida resort. >>> tensions over north korea continue to rise with that country and the u.s. trading warnings with each other. yesterday vice president mike pence visited the demilitarized zone separating north korea and south korea. he said north korean leader

. >>> pennsylvania governor tom wolf is once again calling on, philadelphia's district attorney seth williams to resign from office, following yesterday's suspension of his law license. in a statement released to day governor wolf says quote the people of philadelphia need a district attorney, fully focusing on and legally capable of executing the important duties of the top law enforcement officials in pennsylvania's largest city. his resignation will allow the employees of the office to focus on their work and help the citizens that they serve, move on. williams is facing federal corruption charges and entered a not guilty plea, d.a. will continue to handle his offices administrative duties and assistants take over the legal matters. >>> just a fantastic friday around our region but will this that wonderful weather hang around for the holiday weekend? meteorologist lauren casey is in for kate tonight on the sky deck what can we expect. >> we can expect a big warm up as we head in the easter holiday. but temperatures today were above average once again. we have had sunshine starting

. >>> and today, governor tom wolf and penndot officials will celebrate the start of major construction on route 322 in delaware county. crews will widen a nearly seven-mile stretch of the highway from route 1 to just east of route 452. route 322 will go from two lanes to four in that area. a grass median will be added. >>> a montgomery county bridge is now shut down due to safety concerns. the fedders mill road bridge spans lower moreland and bryn athyn. it was originally built in 1883. penndot officials are looking for a short-term fix. until they come up with something, traffic will be diverted around the bridge. >>> if you ever wished you could get an excuse note for running late to work, new jersey transit is now on track with it. >> this is crazy. the railroad says it will now offer riders excuse letters if a late train delayed their arrival to work or another obligation. n.j. transit came up with the policy after a sears of derailments -- series of derailments, breakdowns, and delays. you can ask for a note on the website or pick one up at one of its customer service offices. her

house passed the proposal last week, and state house republicans wrote it in response to governor tom wolf's proposal which they oppose. pennsylvania facing projected $600 million budget deficit. >> and, following a grueling confirmation process, judge neil gorsuch will be sworn in as the nation's new supreme court justice today. gorsuch will take the oath in a private ceremony at the white house and public is her moanly follow. president trump nominated gorsuch for seat on the highest court ten weeks ago and the senate confirmed him friday. this will be the first time formal clerk will take the bench alongside his former boss, justice anthony kennedy. >> student, faculty and guests gathered at temple university to raise awareness for syria and refugee families. home is where the refugees are, was held last night on broad street. the black tie banquet including dinner, dessert, liver performances, muslim relieve and arab student society hosed the event. >> want to address issues that have been going on, especially receipts endly and just like immigration issues, the river ooh gee crisis. we

. >>> pennsylvania governor tom wolf once again calling on philadelphia district attorney seth williams to resign. the renewed call to step down comes following the suspension of williams' law license a mid the federal charges he's facing. now in a statement row he'sed this morning the governor said it is beyond time for him to step down immediately. wolf said philadelphia needs a da who is fully focused and legally able to carry out the duties of the top law enforcement official in the ci city. >>> developing tonight, we are seeing new video this evening of a massive bomb the us dropped on isis targets in eastern afghanistan. the explosive known as the mother of all bombs. and military leaders are defending its use. >>> meanwhile we're hearing from on the ground witnesses for the first time. fox's lauren plan char reports. >> reporter: thursday's launch was remote mountain region near the pakistan board where there's been heavy fighting in recent weeks between afghan forces and isis militants. >> it was the right time to use it tactically against the right target on the battlefield and

tom wolf give the order amid an investigation into complaints over the lieutenant treatment of troopers and other state employees. stack apologized for say things in quote, anger or frustration. but did not get into specifics about the probe. governor wolf sent this letter that reads in part i do not delight in this decision but i believe it is a necessary step to protect commonwealth employees. >>> storms roll through our region tonight. and kate is tracking even more rain for the weekend. >> you we are tracking a lot of showers that are moving in from the south and west. it originally looked like sunday was the weather day. but we flip follow-upped little bit. a lot coming in for saturday. best chances to get outside this weekend and when this rain will move through our region. >>> we celebrate earth day but according to gnaw new survey it's not too bright. >>> the death of music icon prince linger, we'll tell you how vans are vowing to make sure his legacy moves on. >>> the royals open up. prince william and harry sit down with the duchess of cambridge to talk about the most difficul

joe biden, tom wolf, and other officials and dignitaries will be there for the dedication and ribbon cutting later this morning. i will be there to see it. the museum opens on the 242nd anniversary of the shot heard around the world that started the revolutionary war in 1775. to see what the museum has to offer, go to nbc10.com to watch our special. >>> day one of a drug academic blitz. law enforcement and addiction experts will offer narcan training in morrisville. several town hall-several events are planned across the county in the next ten days to n efforts to educate people about opioid addiction. >>> this afternoon delaware governor john carney will meet with people wanting to legalize marijuana. the round table discussion comes amid estimates that the state could make $22 million in sales tax by legalizing the drug. carney has said he's against the idea. delaware decriminalized marijuana use in 2015. >>> 4:36. eye on the sky. today a huge asteroid is expected to speed by earth. we'll hear what scientists have to say about the fly-by. >>> also, we'll explain how the philadelphi

you know, tom wolf has been a marginally successful governor politically, and he basically has fired,seems to me, a very powerful bullet at his running mate. and if he doesn't kill him -- pardon the expression -- to get him off the ticket, he's running with a guy who has become an issue over personal behavior. >> but the downside risk of that is if there is some impropriety and he doesn't do anything that he gets tarred with that brush. so this may be preemptive. >> maybe. >> i do think, though, that the press conference that the lieutenant governor held, the optics were the right optics. he immediately got on the case and said, "i apologize on behalf of me and wife." i thought it was a good idea for him to take the heat by himself. i hope that, if it's just bad behavior, incivility in tense moments, that they take necessary steps to make amends to the people that they've offended. if it's more than that, then we're having a different conversation. >> the other problem is he -- wolf's got to get at least the same percentage points that hillary got in philadelphia in order for him to w

the gop is countering tom wolf, our governor's budget, and saying that they have their own version. $31.5illion plan. it insists on no tax increases. a lot of folks like that. no new borrowing. endorsing a lot of the common ideals of education spending, et cetera, and setting a floor on the general fund spending. were you happy with what you saw? do you think it can get by? >> well, the bigger picture i think right now just for a second is it's great to see governor wolf -- the first part of his being in office was horrible. he had no conversations at all, and there was a lot of anger, et cetera. so at least what he's saying and even what the republicans are saying, there's a gap, but there's a certain -- and some people say -- >> they're talking to each other. >> some people say it was because his first chief of state katie mcginty. i think it's more that the governor is getting his sea legs and realizes, "i have to do." there are certain things. like the governor says, it's a shame that they're cutting $75 million out of pre-k. well, the republicans are saying, "how about $25 million?"

. - i'm not coming out of a journalistic background so, i like tom wolfe, for instance, who's books i love. i don't want to reproduce how many spots are on the dalmatian at the firehouse and how they talk. i want to have my imagination run free, so i'm using these real facts to then create an entirely different set of characters that have nothing to do with them. - [narrator] funding for overheard with evan smith is provided in part by the alice kleberg reynolds foundation and hillco partners, a texas government affairs consultancy and by klru's producer's circle, ensuring local programming that reflects the character and interests of the greater austin, texas community. (dynamic music) greater austin, texas community. steves: while neighboring croatia is famous for its coastline, slovenia enjoys its own 29-mile stretch of adriatic seafront. that's about one inch per resident. its best stop -- the town of piran. many adriatic towns are overwhelmed by tourists and concrete, but piran has kept itself charming and in remarkably good repair while holding the tourist sprawl at bay. crowded

governor tom wolf announced new laws to combat sexual assault. the six proposals include requiring an annual report card on sexual violence and harassment in public schools. the bill called for a plan to respond to sexual allegations of sexual violence. >>> a student stand against sexual violence at the community college of philadelphia. they planned to wear denim in solidarity with the woman whose rape case was overturned because she was wearing tight jeans. they call it a nonviolent way to talk about miscob sepgss of sexual assault. denim day is april 26th. >>> sky force 10 over this home where police are investigate ina home invasion. police say a woman was inside the home on violent drive when two men wearing ski masks broke in. electronics were stolen. the victim was not injured. >>> now here's a look at the stories making headlines county by county across the region today. the kick off of a drug epidemic blitz. an all out effort to fight heroin and opioid abuse including training and town forums across the county focused on reducing deadly

tom wolf once again calling for seth williams to resign. yesterday the supreme court suspended his law license. williams vowed to stay in office. in a statement he said the people needed to stay focused on executing the duties as a job. it is set to start at the end of may. >>> how about this next story, two dozen people remembering scares instead of thrills. >> here is what happened. they had to be rest dued whcuer. it is at six flag s in suburban washington. firefighters had to pluck them and get them down safely. >> you're worried. you can't go save them. >> it lost momentum. >> we thought it was one of those stops supposed to fool you. >> incredible. >> no one was hurt. the family took this picture shortly after the rescue saying they are grateful they made it out of the park alive. >>> in idaho one college student in critical condition and three others after an experimental rocket exploded. it happened near the university of idaho. of they say fuel in the rocket burned too quickly leading to the blast. one said he heard the explosion a