who is the new tom wolf? or joan gideon? i know. i look at magazines and i don't see anybody who because of the ark of the magazine article has gott gotten attention. i see nicole cruise or tom kidman on the table. the new yorker, i know, the new yorker is the exception. but it is still wonderful writers. non-fiction writers. but it is not what esquire in the '60s showcased for the writer or subject. it was the writer. and i don't see in journalism today, the daily journalism, any style reporters. i know there is a flash in the '70s that started the spirit of investigative journalism we now see. and full flower in the age of trump trumping by the washington post and new york times as rivaling in the field for who is going to do the best damage or drop the most bombs today. but who emerges as the writers of daily journalism? i know woodrow bernstein but sometimes i see three people's names on the story. what there is is selective journalism. journalism in the era of technology. quick, thirsty, fast. but i am not a literary critic but

. >>> governor tom wolf signed a law to prevent animal abuse. it changes how a dog can be tethered and increases protection for horses. advocates say the changes are a historic step forward to protect animals from abuse and neglect. >> state senators voted 28-22 to allow officials to carry weapons on school grounds. every philadelphia democrat and all eight republicans from the suburban districts voted against the bill. the bill needs approval in the house. even if it does pass, governor tom wolf says he's against the measure. >> in time for july 4th, governor chris christie signed a bill legalizing fireworks. hand held or ground sparklers, poppers and noise markers. all others are illegal including firecrackers and bottle rockets. >> it took a big shovel to break ground at the site expansion of the ronald mcdonald house today. it will help twice as many as the 800 families it helps now. many of the parents and children were there to help with the initial dig today. ronald was there too, dressed in a hard hat. >> our lady of lords medical center

governor tom wolf signed the medical marijuana program into law last april.be open for business by early next year. >>> sean bell you are talking baseball witg moves and it's about time. they made a bunch of moves in the off seasonll and now they're finally admitting it. i'll tellhe worst team in baseball watchable again. that's next in my sports commentary. >> now with tomorrow's traffic here's bob kelly. >>> good evening, everybody. >>> well, more work coming our way to the schuylkill expressw expressway. >>> tomorrow they'll be w lane between city and 476 crunch 9:00 to 2:00 use theds conshohon working in pottstown, 422 routew right after the morning rush ur south on 95 in the work zone at alleghenyg out an extra one or two lanes. we only have three to begin tomorrow after the rush. we'll check the jam cams. e forecast when we see you right here ♪ if you want a taste of freedom, keep going. we hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men and women are created equal. we must want our fellow human beings to have rights. stonewall means fight back. ston

. >>> day of celebration for animal lovers every where, today's pennsylvania governor tom wolf signed tough new legislation, that protects animals from cruelty and knee globing. lawmakers are calling it a huge victory for animals throughout pennsylvania. the stroke of the pen, governor tom wolf signed animal cruelty prevention bill into law. >> no one should be, allowed to get away with the neglect of animals and now thanks to this statute, they won't be able to getaway with it. >> reporter: comprehensive bipartisan measure increases penalties for animal abuse, called the dog that was on hand for the signing, found severely abused and neglected as a puppy and nursed back to health making a miraculous recovery in pennsylvania, torturing or seriously abusing an animal in most instances was punishable only by equivalent of the traffic ticket and that was just wrong >> up until now, pennsylvania was one of the only three states in the entire country without this kind of tough law against animal cruelty. animal cruelty is not consistent with pennsylvania values, and again, not consistent w

from what tom wolfe was doing.the tape this is tom wolfe , talking about new journalism. >> new journalism is not really very complicated. in my view, it is technical. you use the devices of fiction, scene by scene constructions, extensive use of dialogue. dialogue is the most readable thing in prose. another is the notation of status details. that is what people wear, what their furniture is like how , they treat superiors, inferiors. everything that shows how they might stand in life, which i think we are all conscious of. charlie: so you have a keen eye for that? >> i hope so. i think it is so important. the other thing is, this is the most controversial thing in this so-called new journalism, the use of what henry james calls to -- calls point of view. that is to be inside of someone's head, not your own, as a writer. in someone's head in that scene you are presenting, if you can possibly do it. in order to do that, you have to have interviewed your subject extensively. you have to believe that subject is telli

turner calhoun or willie morris was a wonderful editor of harper's magazine, came from mississippi, tom wolfe, william styron, they were from the south -- styron was a liberal southerner and willie morris was in tom wicker was but sometimes they confront a very outspoken black voice and there's the problem of communication or understanding. i don't know i'm getting into this but this is what i remember and also, how different points of view you kind of see things from different points of view. if you're open to it. if you are not open to it, journalists are not now open to it. why is -- russian people are great people, great culture, great writers, great singers, great artists, great history. they did great battles in world war ii against the nazis but now in my lifetime from the end of world war ii, stalingrad, i remember all the stuff, of course as a boy, reading about it. but now, germany is not the enemy anymore. ms. merkel -- germany, the nazis were with my brothers who were in mussolini's army but now the germanies are wonderful people and the japanese are tolerant. when i was a kid and

it could help tom wolf quite a bit, 'cause he needs some things that are gonna help him, and this willtainly be one. >> and the guy who, today, at least, looks like to be his opponent in the fall, which would be senator scott wagner who's one of two or three who voted against it, saying it didn't go far enough. >> and, very quickly, on chris christie, quinnipiac came out with a poll, and they pretty much said he found the floor and fell through it in terms of being considered the worst governor. i mean, just the rating's incredibly low. he has said he doesn't care, that he's looking to history. when i saw that poll, i wondered, "can you really say that at this moment, that after some of the ups, for it to come this far down?" >> does it matter if you're 34% or 14%? at this point, does it really matter? i think i believe him. i don't think it matters anymore. he's already in the pool, throwing another glass of water on him. it doesn't matter. >> i think for him, he didn't get where he wanted to go, so where he is doesn't make any difference. >> and it impacts the new jersey gubernatoria

or did it come with tom wolfe and people like that? let people who could write well defined their own style. we never try to force a style on them. the reporting,n accurate reporting, writing, and that the articles be about something. that you learn something from them. then you could operate within that range. that suited us very well. we had a number of great styles. charlie: you said you learned what writing could be, and it began to shape the vision for the magazine. roll tape. this is tom wolfe talking about new journalism. >> new journalism is not really complicated. in my view, it is technical. ,ou use the devices of fiction scene by scene constructions, extensive use of dialogue. dialogue is the most readable thing in prose. another is the notation of status details. that is what people wear, whether furniture is like, how they treat superiors, inferiors. everything that shows how they might stand in life, which i think we are all conscious of. charlie: so you have a keen eye for that? >> i hope so. i think it is so important.

governor tom wolf opposes the measure. >>> stepping up security there are big changes in store for international flights to the states. >>> >> good morning everyone, 6:00 a.m., thursday, june 29 we're following two breaking news stories. >> first up a wild and deadly night in philadelphia, a shooting kills one person and leads to a chase between armed men followed by a home invasion and violent confrontation that hurt yet another person. we talked to the victim's family. >>> breaking a 14-year-old is injured when a car is shot up in wilmington. police in the city are investigating three different crime scenes. >> a former bensalem football coach is under arrest charged with rape and other sex crimes against children. >>> we'

govern tom wolf said he will sign the new legislation. >>> the has signed a new contract for public schools in philadelphia. they voted on a three-year deal this afternoon. thay contract includes more time nor studenpa the philadelphia freshen of ra >>> today was an end of the era for the castle on the hill. it was the final class to graduate from camden high. a $133 million project will replace the school. building is too costly to maintain. >> we're going to remember 17 >> it's an ending and a beginning. it's opening up for a new beginning. >> the demolition of camden high school begins, temporary will be put together at the cooper hatch building and the new high school is scheduled to open in 2021. >>> undisclosed illness forces john legend to postpone in camden. he apologized for backing out of thursday's show. he needs to recover and rest his voice. the university of pennsylvania grad said tickets will be honored when rescheduled. >>> philadelphia has been named a must see destination. u.s. news and world reports ranks philly 2 on the lists. best places to visit and the best historic d

. >> and, pennsylvania governor tom wolf congratulated the pen wins on their win, he tweeted back-to-back stanley cup champions hashtag pa proud. >>> okay, turning to basketball now, after last friday's while win by the cleveland calves, game five of the nba finals is tonight. golden state warriors lead the cavs three games to one. >> split the last 2nba championships, the cavaliers won last season, tonight in oakland. >> wild game on friday. i think cats fans, very excited about tonight. >> understand that. >> jim is not excited about my forecast, though. >> i don't minds -- i don't mind heat, but this is too much. >> i know, it is pretty steamy outside, especially in your dark suit. you know, you walk out the door -- >> this hair spray only holds up to so much humidity. >> moral of the story, show up tomorrow -- >> right? on it way. >> definitely one of those days we are all sweating. and already into the 90s in a couple of spots, thankfully, you know, humidity technically isn't that high right now. it does get a little bit more oppressive before our monday-tuesday time frame all said a

governor tom wolf signed the medical marijuana program into law last april.cted to be implemented early next year. fox 29's dawn timmeney talked to one local woman who has been waiting for this news, dawn. >> waiting for years. this delaware county woman has an incurable and painful disea disease. she says pot is one of the few things that makes her feel better. >> i had 28 operations. i was 12 years old when they did the first operation. >> reporter: bernadette, of drexel hill, has a rare neurological disorder called scharr company maria tooth disease or cmt. it's her read tartare. her dad had it and it progressively is robbing this 38-year-old of the ability to use her hands, legs and feet. she's been in motorized scooter for the last nine years. >> with nerve pain, it's like pain i've never felt before like having neuropathy, um, it is. it's like you're getting electrocuted. >> reporter: bernadette was prescribed all kinds of medications over the years but says nothing help. >> they made me worse. it made me worse, yeah. >> reporter: when she turned to mar

another note from harrisburg, the sledge slateture acceptability a pension overhaul to governor tom wolf today. it would raise the retirement age to 67, reduce benefits for public hire and government workers and attempt to cushion stock market are downturns on the state budget. still to come on "action news," relatives blocked from entering a local high school graduation. we'll explain. >> plus, students on a church bus in a highway accident and a trail of evidence in a supermarket shooting that killed four with praise for the columbine massacre. >> we climbed out of the 6 0s, next two days 80s. i'll let you know how high temperatures climb. >> i'm allie gorman. an experimental procedure with stem cells is helping people with arthritis. i'll tell you what experts say in health check. jeff scaversky trying to right the ship against the braves. that and more when "action news" continues. ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ with simply right checking from santander bank, just make one deposit, withdrawal, transfer, or payment each month to waive the monthly fee. and there's no minimum balance. you're alright with si

governor tom wolf proposed a $32 million budget plan.they have rejected wolf's billion dollar tax package to help plug the deficit. >>> to your first alert weather take ag live look outside at our cape may camera. a beautiful evening to be out on the shore. back here at philadelphia more sun, comfortable temperatures out there. beautiful skyline shot. glenn schwartz has your first alert forecast. >> it's beautiful at the shore and wish it would last all the way through the weekend. 74 atlantic city marina. 81 inland. ocean temperatures 66. we are in the 70s acrossjéé mf the area except for 80 in philadelphia. our high today officially was 82. nothing much on the satellite and radar. we do have little shower there just south of dover. more action back in western pennsylvania. starting to see an increase in lightning out there. that is what we are going to be watching during the night tonight. isolated showers and even into tomorrow but that's just the beginning. a lot stormier weather on the way. i'll tell you when coming up. >>> new pa

secure carry license and pass a psychological evaluation and needs approval in the house and governor tom wolf says he opposes it and philadelphia police are trying to track down the vandal or vandals that sprayed graffiti for a message of violence especially against police. live on the south 100 block is "action news" reporter walter perez. what is the situation there? >> reporter: well, visually the situation has approved with the removal of the graffiti but neighbors and police are eager to find out who did this. >> adults or kids or cadrales? what is the story. >> charlie is one of at least five properties targeted by vandal, they were found up and down the 2100 block of south revere street. but he feels empathy for the people responsible. >> believe if one thing treat people the way you want to be treated. and somebody say something to you bless him and pray for him and that is all. that is what we believe. >> the images include the old soviet hammer and sickle and kill a cop save a life. rhetoric like that must be taken seriously that is where this case is picked up by the department of

both governor tom wolf and that little doggie right there you know libra senator richard al away signmal abuse statute overall into law today. among the provisions of the sweeping new law intentionally inflicting extreme pain on an animal will now get i was felo felony. get convict evidence felony animal abuse you can get your animal back. you can no longer tether your dog outside 24/7 and veterinarians and humane police officers will have protection from frivolous lawsuits. >> no one should be allowed to get away with cruel animal treatment. no one should be allowed to get away with the neglect of animals and now thanks to this statute they won't be able to get away it. [ applause ] >> again, it's a big deal. yes, it is. >> the law now known as act ten of 2017 takes effect in 60 days. the comprehensive bipartisan legislation actually now puts teeth in pennsylvania's animal protection laws. big day in harrisburg. >>> amtrak service between washington, d.c. and philadelphia running again following a deadly accident. amtrak says a train traveling from boston was approaching d.c. union s

thll house and pennsylvania governor tom wolf says he opposes the measure. >>> well, governor wolf has sign legislation to help protect animals from cruelty and neglect. the bipartisan bill, increasing penalties for animal boost and name sake of the legislation was in attendance for the signing. the bill is called libre's law after puppy was found severely abused and nursed back to health. in addition to some upgrade, animal abuse will also be classified as a felony, as it should be. than 10 years, of false starts and frustration is there new life l. >> luxury apartments are coming to the side of the pennsauken mart at route 130 and 73. site has been vacant since the pennsauken market, mart -- mart, rather, there we go was leveled in 2006. yesterday township official ness willingboro based developers, broke ground for haddon point a luxury apartment complex, designed to attract young professionals. >> they will start out with the apartments, phase one and two, go into hound houses on phase three and then after that commercial park, restaurants, possibly a hotel. >> construction is expe

tom wolf says he will sign the measure, which just passed the law today. sglmpx that's the deal prosecutors say a local bar owner bartered with seth williams. deanna durante with e details from the federal corruption trial of philly's top prosecutor. >> reporter: a bar owner on the witness stand today says his bar is is so popular and buys the liquor on his american express black card that he has lots of airline miles to spare and didn't mine mind sharing them. at the defense table, he's noding in agreement with his friend as he testified. outside the presence of the jury, williams' defense team is scolded. the judge saying it williams reacts to things heed a agrees with he will be admonished this front of the jury. wies rattled off a long list of politicians he says he has held fundraisers for. he and williams are long-time friends and didn't mind lending seth williams money. one time $700 and says his gave seth williams $1500 in loans. the brothers knew they'd never be paid back. at one point, wooiss he and his brother talked about cutting williams off,

govern tom wolf said he will sign the new legislation. >>> the has signed a new contract for public schools in philadelphia. they voted on a three-year deal this afternoon. they say it $202 million contract includes more time nor students, pay raises for teachers and changes to how the district operates. the philadelphia freshen of teacher ratified the agreement >>> today was an end of the era for the castle on the hill. it was the final class to graduate from camden high. a $133 million project will replace the school. building is too costly to maintain. >> we're going to remember 17 >> it's an ending and a beginning. it's opening up for a new beginning. >> the demolition of camden high school begins, temporary will be put together at the cooper hatch building and the new high school is scheduled to open in 2021. >>> undisclosed illness forces john legend to postpone in camden. he apologized for backing out of thursday's show. he needs to recover and rest his voice. the university of pennsylvania grad said tickets will be honored when rescheduled. >>> philadelphia has been named a must see

governor tom wolfe, democrat is propose b $1 billion tax. >>> some convicts can now own guns legally that's after a supreme court decision came down yesterday. supreme court is letting stand a gun ruling made by a federal appeals court here in philadelphia. the third circuit majority ruling allows people convicted of minor nonviolent crimes to apply to legally own guns. the supreme court denied to hear the case. that means the lower courts original ruling stays in place. >>> if you're wondering about a loud bang in lehigh county yesterday. this fire was likely the cause of that bang. several people reported hearing explosions at this recycling business in washington township went up in flames. fire and smoke destroyed the main office of the salvage yard. no one was hurt. >>> someone is passing funny money in rehoboth beach. fake 20s that were handed out at the boardwalk over the weekend. bills are missing two key features. security strip and portrait water mark. multiple businesses reported getting these counterfeit bills. it's 5 39. looking at showers lingering this morning. still a

governor tom wolf signed the house bill into law it's important especially since pennsylvania has therth largest population of veterans in the country. >>> for fraud lenderly present themselves as worthy of the benefits and the gratitude that the men and women of the armed forces have earned that's really inexcusable. it's actually offensive to the memories of our veterans and it should be offensive to everybody in pennsylvania. >> indeed. the bill originally end introduced by representative rick is a cone. >> -- si cone. >> skyfox over north philadelphia where a demolition crew found human remains. police confirmed the medical examiner is now on the scene. as we learn more, we'll bring the to you. >>> here's a chance to september back in time. a beautiful 17th century cabin for sale in gloucester county. it will cost you a cool $3 million and it comes with a few conditions. actually several conditions. joyce evans has more. i open the door and you open the other door. >> reporter: okay. and here's just some of the history inside. >> this one was about roof the big barn. >> reporter:

pennsylvania governor tom wolf signed the hard fought bill into law yesterday surrounded by a bipartisanakers in harrisburg. the plan raises the state employee retirement age top 67, cuts guaranteed benefits for most public school and government employees hired after this year and introduces a 401k style plan. critics say it does not address the underlying problem here, pension system for current state employees is under funded by $60 billion. >>> gymboree declared bankruptcy. the children's clothing retailer expects to close at least 375 of its 1300 stores during the chapter 11 restructuring. the company needs to reduce debt by $900 million. >>> stocks fell yesterday as tech stocks recorded a second straight dave sharp losses. futures are pointing to a higher open. >>> you can steal a free taco from taco bell today. the fast food chain created the promotion after golden state warriors stole a road win over the cleveland cavaliers on wednesday night. the warriors went on to win the championship last night. every customer can get one free doritos locate companies taco today between 2:00 p

commitment, and pennsylvania governor tom wolf said, "i am disappointed the president has chosen this path." the u.s. joins syria and nicaragua as the only three countries that are not part of the deal. i'm pamela osborne, nbc10 news. >>> meantime, former president obama released a statement about president trump's decision saying, "the nations that remain in the paris agreement will be the nations that reap the benefits in jobs and industries created. i believe the united states of america should be at the front of the pack." >>> and we're hearing more details about the pennsylvania man arrested inside the trump international hotel in washington, d.c., after police found weapons and ammo in his car. 43-year-old brian moles of erie county made his first court appearance thursday. in documents, police said the initial tip came from an acquaintance who said moles was traveling to d.c. "in order to get closer to president trump." >>> 5:05. breaking news overseas. three dozen people dead after a gunman stormed a casino in the plenty capital of manila and set fire to the gaming tables. the

. >>> today pennsylvania governor tom wolf and other officials announced a funding update on future reconstructionf i-95 in philadelphia. on the north end of the one section at penn's landing a new and expanded cap over i-95 will reconnect penn's landing to the city. now on the south end, the reconstruction project will improve access to the growing philadelphia port complex. penndot has been working on improvements to i-95 since 1997 to help fix the highway since its original construction. that was back in the '70's. it will cost $225 million. >> the short term this project will support numerous construction jobs in the building trades. in the long term it will create countless permanent jobs generating significant revenue for the city, the school district and the quality wealth and the green space that will be enjoyed by philadelphians for generations to come. >> landscaping on the cap also addresses storm water mitigation by improving green infrastructure for water quality improvements. >>> new jersey family says a bobcat trapped them in their own home. police came to the washington township ho

governor tom wolf says he will sign the legislation. >>> philadelphia public schools teacher officially have a new contract, the school reform commission approved three-year deal today , superintendent william hite said 202 million-dollar contract includes more instruction time for students, pay raise for teachers, and reduces costs for taxpayers. philadelphia federation of teachers ratified at agreement monday night. >>> last day of school marks end of an era in camden. final class is graduating from historic camden high school. "eyewitness news" reporter cleve bryan is live in camden with this story, cleve. >> reporter: we saw graduation from one to 3:00 this afternoon, annes sin then families have been coming here to the steps of the high school to take a picture. they know they are part of history.: >> hearing your name called, is something a high school graduate and their families never forget. but camden high school class of 2017 are graduates that the city will never forget, last to finish school at 100 year-old building known as the castle on the hill. >> everybody will remember

governor tom wolf signed the program into law back in april, might recall, when implemented set for 2018 will allow patients with certain medical conditions to receive medical marijuana. >> in other news this noon, the trump administration is still considering how to respond to the death, ohio native died after falling into a coma last year, while in a north korean prison. correspondent with more from the white house. >> it is a brutal regime. and we will be able to hands it will. >> president trump criticized north korea for the death of 22 year old, in response, white house said to be considering a ban on americans traveling to north korea. the university of virginia student was accused of trying to take a propaganda poster while touring north korea he was detained and sentenced to 15 years hard labor, he was believed to have sustained catostrophic brain injury shortly after his conviction, was in a coma when they released him in june after serving 17 months in prison. >> at low of bad things happened. but at least we got him home to be with his parents. >> his family released statemen

part as a new law that aims to prevent cruelty in the commonwealth. [ applause ] >> both governor tom wolf an little doggie named libra signed the animal abuse statute overall into law today. among the provisions of the sweeping new law intentionally inflicting extreme pain on an animal will now get i was felo felony. get convicted of felony animal abuse and you cannot get your animal back. you can no longer tether your dog outside 24/7. and veterinarians and humane police officers will have protection from frivolous lawsuits. >> no one should be allowed to get away with cruel animal treatment. no one should be allowed to get away with the neglect of animals and now thanks to this statute they won't be able to get away with it. [ applause ] >> so again -- that's a big deal. yes, it is. >> known as act ten of 2017. takes effect in 60 days. the comprehensive by partisan legislature actually now puts teeth in pennsylvania's animal protection laws. >>> lansdale montgomery county now authorities are warning residents avenue new exam called tax man scam. they say that scammers are manipulating c

. >> the bill still requires approval in the house and governor tom wolf who says he opposes it. >>>with the senate health care bill in a holding pattern, president trump is turning his attention to cracking down on sanctuary cities. during a meeting with family members of americans killed by undocumented immigrants, the president said the house will vote tomorrow on the no sanctuary for criminals act. the bill would seek to defund so-called sanctuary cities like philadelphia. >>> tonight there are new guidelines for some people seeking u.s. visas. the move comes after the supreme court partially restored president trump's travel ban. people from six mainly muslim countries now must have a close family or business tie in this country. those affected now have to prove a relationship with a parent, spouse or adult child. some qualify, parents, aunts, uncles and other extended family do not qualify. >>> president trump was met by protesters as he arrived at a republican fund-raiser tonight at the trump hotel in washington. the event benefits mr. trump's 2020 reelection campaign and vari

recently passed a narrow version looks like some version of this bill will very well make its way to tom wolfut he has not indicated if he will sign it or not. >>> new this morning along those lines power ball jackpot hit $435 million, it grew but month one won last night's drawing. it's on to be one of the top ten largest jackpots in that history. the next will be saturday and it will grow even more between now and then. so you have to ask yourself the question. do you feel lucky >> if you don't buy a ticket, then obviously very lucky. >> that will be me. i don't know if i'll get around to it either. storm tracker 6 live double scan shows us we got good luck in the weather this morning with dry conditions as we take a look outsidely sky tracker 6 there's plenty of sunshine coming up over the commodore barry bridge. get the shades ready, 48 in allentown, starting out cool. 49 in reading and down to millville 46, trenton upper 40's and philadelphia not a lot better, 55 degrees there, 52 in wilmington and 52 in cape may. not much winds you out there. a little jacket, and you get rolling, along

governor tom wolf says he will sign the new legislation. >>> still ahead on "eyewitness news" this morning, more fall out from ride sharing service uber. >>> and why philadelphia was just named as one of the best places to visit in the entire country. >>> plus barbie's boyfriend gets a make over. ken doll like you have never ken doll like you have never seen him before up ♪ sun to the farm ♪ ♪ to the seeds in a row ♪ ♪ goodness begins with the seed that you sow ♪ ♪ plant that oat and watch it grow ♪ ♪ good goes around and around and around ♪ ♪ seed to the oat ♪ to get made to an o ♪ ♪ o from the farm ♪ ♪ straight into your bowl ♪ put in the good and the good will grow ♪ ♪ good goes around and around and around ♪ ♪ good goes around and around... ♪ >>> welcome back. how about this, philadelphia has been named a must see destination in the united states, u.s. news and world report ranked philadelphia number two on two key list accounts, best place to visit in the united states and best historic destinations in the you had. new york city took top spot on both of those lists, rankings are based

the bill cleared its last legislative vote in the senate yesterday and governor tom wolf says he will sign it. a court could still order the release of a police recording if a request is denied by a law enforcement agency. >>> the philadelphia fraternal order of police will support republican beth grossman in the upcoming district attorney's race. after hearing pitches from both candidates last night, the board of fop lodge five unanimously chose to endorse grossman. she has served for two decades as an assistant district attorney. democratic nominee larry crass interis a well known civil rights attorney who has defended protesters and activists arrested by police. >> 5:06 and the construction boom in philadelphia has come to a bit of a halt. unionized crane and elevator operators have gone on strike. the union says the work stoppage will that continue until its terms are met. the contractors association tells "action news" it offered the union both a one year and a long term proposal with pay raises but still they've got no deal. >> all right. head outdoors today, if you can, david.

they'll work on that next week, the budget has the backing of golf for tom wolf, in a statement he said this plan is bipartisan compromise that invests more in our schools, protect seniors, create jobs, and builds on fight to ends the heroin epidemic. >> new jersey governor chris christie is warning the state government could shutdown at midnight tonight if lawmakers don't pass the state's $35 billion budget there. the legislature has set up a voting session, despite a stalemate over a bill overhauling the state's largest health insurer. that legislation is part of a bipartisan budget agreement. the last government shutdown in new jersey was in 2006. >>> part of president trump's travel ban are now in place, on monday, the supreme court ruled some part of the orders could go into effect until it hears arguments, on it merits in the fall. as nicky batiste reports, many visitors coming to the u.s. will find it they're not allowed don't err the country. >> attorneys and members of the new york immigration coalition, are standing by at new york's john fk denny faint nash airport, ready to h

pennsylvania governor tom wolf is backing a senate bill to overhaul pensions for future state employees. the measure passed a committee vote last night. a full senate vote is expected later today. the bill would shrink the traditional benefit for future hires while adding a 401-style benefit. >>> also today, unionized school employees from philadelphia and across pennsylvania will rally support in harrisburg for governor wolf's budget proposal. wolf's budget includes more money for public education and restores a billion dollars in school cuts made during the corbett administration. pamela? >>> the former president and ceo of the pennsylvania convention center regarded as a trailblazer in the community is now laid to rest. loved ones and local leaders attended ahmeenah young's funeral yesterday. she died after a battle with cancer. she was 69 years old. young spent more than 20 years with the center serving as the first african-american and first female president and ceo. city council president darrell clark said philadelphia has lost a shining star. >>> a south jersey congressman who h

. >> governor tom wolf signed a pension reform plan.aises the state retirement age to 67, cuts benefits for most public school and government employees hired after this year and introduces a 401k style plan. critics say it does not address the underlying problem here. the pension system for current state employees is under funded by 66 of $60 billion. >> a mcdonald's is making it easier for teens to find a summer jobs. >> shoshana takes us rowing with a twist in today's fitness tip. the move will have you working major muscle groups. >> ♪ oh, hello! lucky for me, there's some great golf here in the carolinas. whether you golf or not, geico could help score you some great savings on car insurance. maybe even hundreds of dollars. whoa! (chuckles) hole in one! and that's a par five, mind you. see how much you could save on car insurance. go to geico.com today. >> ♪ >> "action news." delaware valley's leading news program. with matt o'donnell, tamala edwards, karen rogers and meteorologist, david murphy. >> ♪ing. >> good morning. it is 6 o'

today in harrisburg governor tom wolf signed the stolen valor bill.he law prohibits fraudulent representation of military service or military decoration toss obtain money, property or other benefits. the lawmakers say this legislation vice important because pennsylvania has the fourth largest veterans population in the entire country. >>> and, new jersey inmates have a hand in the 300 million-dollar state house renovation project, the department of corrections says that it inmates are doing some work to clear out the building now they will move and refurbish furniture and move it all back when renovations are finally completed, officials say inmates are all from minimum security facilities. >>> officialness mercer county are putting books in the hand of trenton students. the prosecutor police director and other law enforcement officials partnered with the county's bar association to collect hundreds of books, this past spring. the books will be donated to the gregory elementary school, in trenton, new jersey. >>> a group of high school students from c

. >> governor tom wolf plans to sign legislation strengthening laws against animal abuse in pennsylvaniae state senate passed the bill two months after it passed the house. it would establish grades of violations up to a felony for intentionally torturing an animal or for neglect or abuse that causes it severe injury or death. one state senator calls the bill the most significant changes to pennsylvania's animal abuse laws in more than three decades. >> 4:38. new from overnight, uber's troubled ceo announces he's resigning. >> firefighters save construction workers trapped when the roof avenue home collapses. david. >> going to be a warm one this afternoon with a high of 87 but still not all that humid. that's just a few degrees above average and well off that record of nearly 100h summer is here. we'll give you your first summer afternoon call coming up and then we'll talk about a little bit of anup tick in humidity reason changes for the weekend i think you'll like. >> people down south are preparing for tropical storm cindy. that's up next. >> ♪ it's time that we bring addiction out o

. >>> pennsylvania governor tom wolf is backing a senate bill to overhaul suspension for future -- pensions for future state employees. it passed a committee vote last night. a full vote is expected later today. the bill would shrink the traditional benefit for future hires while adding a 401-k-style benefit. >>> also today, unionized employees from philadelphia and across the state will rally support in harrisburg for governor wolf's budget proposal that includes more money for public education and restores a billion dollars in school cuts made during the corbett administratio administration. >>> we'll begin with first alert radar. again this morning, cloudy conditions across the area, the grayish color overlaid all over the map. you see the spot of green that's barely to the west. this area about to see some of these showers move through. this will be near parts of berks county and into chester county. right now what we're going to be dealing with is light rain for the most part across the area. for the morning hours, spotty in center. not a lot moving through. later in the day we could s

pennsylvania state senate and house vote are expected, less than 24 hours after democratic governor, tom wolf, unveiled $32 billion budget. it carries more money for schools and pension obligations, but will require belt tightening across government agencies and in medicaid. lawmakers say they'll try to find the money to cover a projected two year shortfall. >> well, part of the president's executive travel order went into effect last night. the supreme court is allowing these provisions to be enforced until a hearing in october. cbs news correspondent seth lemon explains how some americans are responding. >> pocket every protesters gathered in la, and new york thursday night, moments after president trump's modified travel ban took effect. >> from coming into the nation as a whole -- >> under the new restrictions, travelers from six predominantly muslim countries will only be allowed in the u.s. if they can proof a bonafide family tie, like a parent, spouse, shield or sibling, grandparent, aunts, awning else, cousins, do not qualify. fiancee's were a no, but last night got moved into the oka

the bipartisan bill now heads to governor tom wolf' desk he has promised as you can see there so sign it. it is the most comprehensive animal protection alleges laying the state has ever seen and among other things it makes the intentional infliction of extreme pain upon an animal a first offense felony. >>> ride sharing service uber released a plan it says will make things better for drivers. among the improvements uber will soon allow drivers to tip actually riders to tip their drivers. right now gratuities are not loud through the service. uber will charge riders if they cancel after more than two minutes after requesting a ride and riders will have to pay a fee if they want their drivers to wait. uber says it will continue to make improvements for drivers over the next 180 days. >>> in wildwood, businessman has paid $7,500 back to a group of recent high school grads for failed summer rental. our jeff cole has been reporting that story of the eight teenagers who gave 22 grand to restaurant owner john shepherd. shepherd was to build a apartments above his pacific of a restaurant the

several dozen philadelphia school district employees head to harrisburg to rally behind governor tom wolf'sning out if you owe state taxes, sign up for pennsylvania's latest tax amnesty program. check in two, three, four times a day, "kyw news radio" 1060 on your a.m. dial. >>> tens every thousands every fans headed to the pennsylvania convention center as the wizard world comic can came to an end. >> the convention has something for everyone, from superheros, to comic books, even celebrity sitings. one fan says the event allows her to be herself even helping her through times when she was bullied. >> i was an out cast really when i was growing up. and then all the sudden, you know, now being a geek, being a nurds, you can be open about it. >> coolkitty? love the name. >> very interesting, very creative there. the delorian the car from the movie has traveled more than 700,000 money raising money for parkinson's research. >> coming up in the next hour of cbs-3 "eyewitness news," the latest developments in bucks county where residents are being ordered to shelter in place because after escape

injury or death and in certain cases owners could be punished for tethering their dogs and governor tom wolfs he will sign the bill health check at 11:00 pennsylvania medical marijuana system is moving closer to reality, today the state health department awarded the first 12 permits to grow and process the drug. in our area two permits went to two sites in burkes county prime wellness of sinking spring and franklin labs in reading. next week we expect to learn that 27 dispensaries that will be licensed to sell then in september patients and caregivers should start being able to register to buy and sales expected by next year. let's get the late word from accuweather and adam joseph. >> new season begins in a few hours and starts really nice here tomorrow and looking at storm six double scan quiet across much of the area at this time but a shower here or there you really can't see it unless you zoom in under the word wilmington and we will do that for you here street level just to the south of wilmington east of newr ark and along 95 and parts of salem county and a quick shower passing by and

governor tom wolf supports the legislation. >>> taxi drivers at hahnemann hospital right now for somebody shot him this afternoon in fairmount. it happened along the 2900 block of ogden street. two men tried to rob the driver one of the help shot the 62-year-old. they got away with his phone and some cash. investigators trying to track down those two and cops say this guy unlocked -- opened unlocked car in kensington on monday and took off with somebody'sism pad. this was along the 500 block of west thompson street. they say he also got away with a couple of backpacks so reminder of course common sense really police say you got to lock your car and don't leave valuables in it. >>> big announcement for bicyclists where you'll find pennsylvania's first designated bike route. >>> all in all it's just a clock on the wall. it was stuck there for more than a decade. how it got back there in the first place. hold tom. >> iain, say hell throw markelle fultz. young man about to become the newest 76er but he says his greatest challenge won't be at the wells fargo center. find out where it will be l

certain situations such as animal fighting or repeated and severe abuse of cats or dogs, and governor tom wolf says he will sign the new legislation. >>> funeral services for otto warmbier will take place tomorrow. we are learning his family has declined an autopsy for him. warmbier died monday just days after north korea released him medical examiner honored his family's request and performed an external examination but official cause of the death remains a mystery. warmbier was released last week but returned to the u.s. in a coma. >>> belgium authorities avoided a large scale terror attack when they gunned down a suspect in brussels, central railway station. cell phone video shows moments following the failed attack, we have just learned that the suspect who was killed was from morocco and had gas canisters and nails in his bag he allegedly ran toward the solder after partial explosion , shut shouting. there were no other injuries in that explosion. >>> is there a shake up at top of the saudi royal hierarchy, saudi king replaced country's crowned prince with his son, mohammad sal machine wi

major networks on the one hand and then you also have you might have hundreds or territory southern tom wolfe on the other hand and even there's a place for people like james o'keefe you know i don't love his politics but but i think there is a place for that kind of stuff actually. but what's interesting now is that sort of everybody is becoming opinionated in the end the idea that you you shouldn't strive for objectivity that's now becoming mainstream. i think of exactly right i like that idea of kind of we've got to have like all pieces of the pie that's why you know like the may have like that's the same thing i like in my politics is give me as many different ideas for as many different parties as possible because i think when you put them all together you might. absolute good stuff there now let's look at c.n.n. as is playing you know clearly from the videos we've seen in all that at least amongst the rank and file or whatever you want to say is that you know they kind of think a lot of what they do is pretty much based on play we're playing to the ratings so is this play for ratings. y