and superintendent, william hite will be here on site, right around 8:30, to welcome students and staff back to the classroom. >> while it is exciting for many of them, a loft concern here in philadelphia as the district works to close multi-million dollar budget gap. >> many teachers including this group from edison high school took advantage of every last minute, to prepare, before the school doors opened. these teachers even walked through their students' neighborhoods, took their route to school. >> for our staff, to have better understanding of the travels and the opinions h lights that our students experience on day-to-day basis? it will be another trying year, for students and teachers alike. the school district of philadelphia is still facing a $81 million budget gap. >> cuts had to be made, until more funding found, schools will be cleaned less freak winly, building maintenance postponed. >> both with labor partners and with judge bank being on cigarette tax to plug the budget gap. superintendent william hite says he's gotten assurance frost leaders in harrisburg, but nothing f

superintendents william hite back off his threat to not open on time, but they are opening with reduced staff and services. him the fact that hite has showeds hand there, what does he have to go forward to convince them what he wants them to do. >> i think everybody is looking toward the november election, they are counting on a big change in state government in pennsylvania which will positively effect schools not only in pennsylvania, but across the state. will that come too late? i don't know, but that's the big hope on the horizon. yes they want to get the cigarette tax if they can, the big change they hope is coming on november 4th. >> that will not make a big difference right away on number of 4. >> november 4th. >> because you're not going to change the legislature. 89rs will be -- the rs will be in control and governor corbett will still be governor. when he does, you all owe me dinner and drinks. >> mcdonald's is up the street. >> i did not say that. >> one of the key players here that has not stepped to the forefront is the fica board. the last time this happened back on 2009

it is cents a new high school, and superintendent william hite will be here to greet students, staff, and other teachers, back to the school year right around 8:30 this morning, but as teachers and students get back to learning, the school district still has to focus on closing a multi-million dollar budget gap. >> philadelphia classrooms are set. the first day of school for students is finally arrived. >> but many teachers, including this group from edison high school, took advantage of every last minute to prepare before the school doors opened. these teachers even walked through their students neighborhoods and took their route to school. >> for our staff, to have better understanding of the travels and the plights that our students experience on a day-to-day basis? another trying year for student and teachers alike. school district of philadelphia is still facing a $81 million budget gap in order to get the doors open on time this year, millions of dollars in temporary cuts had to be made. and until more funds something found, schools will be cleaned less frequently, building main

as you mentioned, superintendent william hite will stop by later on this morning, right around 8:30, to say hello, to welcome students, staff, and parents back into the classroom. so live excitement here today. still a loft concern in this district as it tries to fill a multi-million dollar budget gap. >> philadelphia classrooms are set. the first day of school for students, finally arrived. >> good, many teachers, including this group from edison high school, took advantage of every last minute to prepare before the school doors open. these teachers even walk through their students neighborhoods, and took their route to school. >> for our staff to have better understanding of the travels and the plights that our students experience on day-to-day basis? it will be another trying year for students, and teachers alike. the school district of philadelphia is still facing a $81 million budget gap. in order to get the doors open on time this year, millions of dollars in temporary cuts had to be made. and, until more funds something found, schools will be clean less frequently, building ma

superintendent william hite will be visiting the school later on this morning, right around 8:30, to welcome students, parents, teachers back to the classroom. while students and teachers renew their focus on learning, the school district still has to figure out how to close a multi-million dollar budget gap. >> philadelphia classrooms are set. the first day of school for students is finally arrived. but many teachers including this from edison high school took advantage of every last minute to prepare before the school doors open. these teachers walk through their students neighborhoods, took their route to school. >> for our staff to have better understanding of the travels and the plights that our students experience on day-to-day basis. >> it will be another trying year for students and teachers a like. the school district of philadelphia is still facing a $81 million budget gap in order to get the doors open on time this year, millions of dollars in temporary cuts had to be made. and until more funds something found, schools will be cleaned less frequently, building minds fence

the action cam was there as mayor nutter and superintendent william hite escorted students to the elementarychool in west philadelphia. organizers wanted to show the importance of the community being involved with children and schools is a new academic year begins. >>> a group gathered outside benjamin franklin high school to protest the cuts. governor corbett has failed torched adequate funding. we spoke to a parent who said it's important to get more involved with your children's school. >> as a parent i'm encouraging parents to come out and fight for your children's education. your child is your future. people, get outline and vote it makes a difference. >> reporter: "action news" has reached out to governor corbett for comment on today's rally. the governor in the past has maintained that 89 administration increased funding for the school district. >> philadelphia marine unit pulled a woman's body near the schuylkill expressway. crews responded to boathouse row on kelly drive before 7:00 a.m. they recovered a woman's body, but have no information on the victim at this time. >>> the actio

superintendent william hite meet with teachers and students this morning. how concerned are you right now about getting through the rest of the school year? >> well, i'm very concerned, and i'm very concerned because we are making some assumptions about revenue and we did that on assurances that we received from house majority leader, the governor's office, and everybody working on rig r cigarettes. in addition to that, we still have a hole even if cigarettes pass but if cigarettes does not pass, then we made some assumptions based on those monies and we would have to go back and recalculate and do a lot of things. >> reporter: mayor michael nutter speaking to the 100 students says while they are in class, next week he will be in harrisburg fighting to keep them there. >> even in the midst of financial challenge and crisis, dr. hight, our superintendent, the school commission, they're not slowing down, they're not stopping, they're not maintaining the status quo. >> reporter: and despite the deficit, the superintendent contends the district is still better

william hite needs harrisburg hiking the cigarette tax and. >> it maintains the staffing throughout thehool year. >>reporter:without those, new layoffs could hit. hite and mayor nutter attended the launch of three high schools this dubbed the link. the kids are to work one day a week with the spca and the lighthouse service association. goal used to examine world issues from animal rights to hunger in philadelphia. that could produce inspired school work. >> the documentary about the community, there are different performance tasks that you can tie to that. >>reporter:the superintendent signaled that the schools like at link and other schools, the techniques used in the smaller schools could find their way into philadelphia's larger high schools. john rawlins. >>> thank you, john. chamber street campus have been split up. they are attending classes at four separate buildings. the 82-year-old school is undergoing a demolition and renovation. that project is expected to last for four years. >>> a memorial took place to remember the president of a college. faculty, staff and students gathe

superintendent william hite started the school year with an 81 million-dollar deficit.the school district balanced the budget on the hope of the bill passing. >> today it has paid off. in fact i am glad that we did not have to reduce that lemonade programs. >>reporter:the tax for a pack ever cigarettes is $1.60. the new tax adds $2 to that and 8% sales tax which is higher than most of the states. >> there is a lot of things they can tax and cut. >>reporter:kevin smith says that he wants the schools to succeed. as a smoker and taxpayer he wishes that there is another way. >> tax beverages. it's another way to keep your hand in your pocket. >> this $2 per pack tax is about to a be a reality pretty soon. governor corbett said that he will sign the bill into law if it passes. that has happened. we are live in wynnefield heights. sharrie williams. >>> thank you. the labor crisis continues in atlantic city. more layoffs are coming this time amongst city employees. dawdann cuellar has that story. >>reporter:the prospect of losing taj~mahal in november, losing billions in tax r

william hite sent a letter to him in may saying that the school did not meet financial standards and that the process will continue. >>> it was the first day of class in colonial's school district and it started off with a special visitor. governor jack markell helped to welcome back students at william penn high. they are encouraging students to pursue a college education, at an assembly, they urged the class of 2018 to take advantage of the all the advantageses offered by his administration online. >>> and in warminster county, bells are ringing at mcdonald elementary, youngsters arrived for their first day and we got a peek inside of one classroom when the kids met their teacher and he took attendance. schools with their new >>> time for accuweather at the "action news" big board. >> a lot of kids starting school, my daughter complained it was too hot at recess. this is the place to be. somebody enjoying the beach in cape may with the sea breeze kicking up. certainly near the water is the place to be. right now philadelphia it's 91 degrees and in allentown and reading, wilmington

superintendant, william hite was by his side for the signing. the tax will inject $38 million per year into the cash strapped school district and it's not designed to be a cure all however. >> we must continue the progress that we have made and work towards a fair funding formula that will put philadelphia and all school districts on a firm financial footing and one that is predictable. pennsylvania already proposes a $1.60 tax separate from the sales tax. >>> time for a check of the "action news" traffic report midweek. matt pellman is here now with the latest. >> reporter: the calm before the storm out there now. as we know all too well, calm is never so calm around here. we have a crash in northeast philadelphia, here on woodhaven road westbound side at the on ram from route 13, coming away from 95 heading towards philadelphia mills. the old franklin mills now philadelphia mills. the crash is partially blocking that ramp and the traffic is heavy as you move away from 95. a wreck in cheltenham, at shoppers lane by the kings buffet. and on the

william hite joined preschoolers, they organized the event and they are working to ensure that every child in the state has access to quality preschool. >> children that have access to the pre-k learn to read by the time they are in the third grade. >> hite told the crowd that preschoolers are more likely to graduate from high school. >> there is more to come on "action news" at 5:00, one day after gun fire erupps outside of a philadelphia middle school, parents share their lingering concerns. >> clouds gave way to sunshine, and i am tracking a bit of a roller coaster ride temperature-wise in the accuweather forecast. >> and a major company is parting ways wtd minnesota vikings. those stories and more when "action news" comes right back. >>> crime tape and bullet holes and gun casings is one sight that parents don't want to see their their children's school. that is what they saw yesterday, at central elementary school. we went back to the neighborhood school. the shooting happened on park street, we are told that kip is middle of the a drug water. the parents are outraged by the vio

superintendent william hite will open a new high school in north philadelphia. 130 students are in the public school system. tune into "action news" to help get your kids out the door on on time for the first day of school. the morning team is on at 4:30 with all the traffic and weather information you need to know and follow them on twitter for back to school tips with the hash tag 6abc bts. >> we're just four hours away from the eagles season and home opener at lincoln financial field. sky6 live hd taking a live look inside the link. final preparation being made against the jacksonville jaguars. kickoff is at 1:00 p.m. when the birds take the field, many fans will be watching darren sprolls. early this morning, we talked to birds fans in center city. some believe the jaguars will not be a test for the eagles. >> the jaguars not that strong of a team, so you know, i think it's a nice easy win. i love our chances. >> >> this is my first year in a fantasy draft. nick foles is my number one quarterback, i think we're going to have a great season we're going to kill it and go to the super

school superintendent william hite was on hand as well to give marching orders. it will help them assemble tool kits and update like he rears and play youndz in the area. >> another nfl star accused off the field violence and adrian peterson accused of child abuse. how he's defending himself with the charges. >> and training champions of the future. a lesson youth will never forget from the phillies. >> and under spotlight premiere. jeff skversky has news when premiere. jeff skversky has news when sports >> the following breaking news overseas isia executed another hostage. a be heading of brittic aid worker david haines. the had 44-year-old was abducted last year. the video of his death emerged after his family issued a public plea to his captors and they have executed two american journ nriingts recent weeks. >> john kerry is seeking help from egypt in an effort to beat back isis. egypt is playing a critical role in effort by denoupsing group's scream idol jixt nearly every country in the world has an ability to play come kind of role in the fight against isis.

william hite, recently, he told me that he hopes the two sides can work something out together. now, there is some good news when it comes to the cuts, and that's on transportation for students. i'll have more on that coming up at 6:30. reporting live this morning outside of benjamin franklin high school in spring garden, i'm rosemary connors, nbc 10 news. >> all right, rosemary. >>> and school superintendent dr. william hite will greet students at linc high school in hunting park this morning, and then later he will join mayor michael nutter for lunch with students at swenson arts and technology high school in northeast philadelphia. >>> and now that school is back in session, you're going to need your alarm clock so you're not late. we can help you with that. download the nbc 10 morning app on your smartphone. you can get news and weather updates right at your fingertips right about you wake up. you can set your alarm and your favorite nbc 10 anchor can help you start your day. >>> and you can get more information on our website at nbc10.com. just check out our special section

school superintendent william hite joined the welcoming students back at the two hoy schools. many school leaders and parents are upset that kids are heading back with a huge budget gap and fury sources. >> we're kicking off the school year and better -- were better shape than we were this time last year. if you recall we added back resources later in the fall but we are starting with those resources today. >> the superintendent says that he'll be in harrisburg next week to lobby state lawmakers for more school money. >>> among the budget cuts hours for school nurses. but pennsylvania senator bob casey says our schools need more of them. in philadelphia today casey gave his support to bill that would create grant program to improve the ratio of nurses to students in our schools. the bill would also require the u.s. department of education to report back to congress and show the links between access to a school nurse and academic performance. >> students at more than half of our schools have no regular access, no regular access to nurses in philadelphia. >> casey says the grant

million-dollar deficit are a real concern as the school year starts on monday, but superintendent william hite says they have been in touch with state legislators about the $2 a pack cigarette tax in philadelphia that could save them. >> i'm cautiously optimistic based on those assurances and we hope that individuals will rely on their word and try to work as hard as they can in order to get this thing done. >> reporter: but he tells "eyewitness news" he does have his concerns if the tax isn't passed quickly. >> there are a lot of worries that i have but we want children to be safe. we have worked all summer to ensure that we will open up schools that are safe, that are clean. >> reporter: district representatives tell us if the cigarette tax isn't passed soon even more cuts will be made, including more increased class sizes, and possibly combined grade level classes. at the philadelphia school district headquarters, noel mcclaren for cbs-3 "eyewitness news". >>> search is underway for two gunman caught on tape robbing a mcdoneal in the allegheny west neighborhood. here is video of how this al

district still banking on the passage of the philadelphia specific 2-dollar per pack, superintendent william hite says he's gotten assurance frost leaders in harrisburg it will pass once they get back to work this month, but nothing is for certain. >> i'm cautiously optimistic just based on those assurances, and we hope that individuals will move toward -- rely on their word, try to work as hard as they can in order to get this thing done. >> in the meantime, in order to get these doors back open on time today, superintendent hite had to go through number of temporary cuts, including, maintenance cuts, and custodian cuts, meaning these schools won't be cleaned as frequently, of course looking for more funds to fill these gaps, meantime, teachers, staff, and students will come back to school excited just to get back to learning. live in philadelphia, jan carabeo, cbs news. >> 4:33, how was that first day back to school looking? >> not too bad. good morning, if you are maybe going back to school, for the first day here today, and you're just bright eye, ready to go for it, still excited, overall no

school district superintendent william hite says it will also provide as many students as possible with access to healthy nutritious meals last year more than 27 meals were served to children in the district. >> imagine being told to pack up your life and move in less than month. happening to people who live in a condo complex in montgomery county. some of them are in their 90's. why they're being booted. >> plus, it had 29-foot tales, stretched 85 feet long and weighed about 65 tons much these bones used to belong to one of the largest animals to ever walk the earth. why they're right here in philadelphia. >> howard? >> one focus for the eagles is that quarterback nick foles this year. another focus this season would be the wide receiver. riley cooper tells us how another year with foles is working out great coming up in sports. >> coming up in weather, get ready for some dramatic temperature changes over the next several days. plus, the threat of some showers and storms. right now, in center city, it's 84 degrees. and that humidity will be climbing up. we'll talk about it next. >> and

william hite says he's been in touch with state lawmakers about that $2 per pack cigarette tax been designed to help reduce the district's budget problem. ♪ >> what night tonight. standing up to cancer for musicians like dave matthews to ari an grande to the who. hollywood stars like reece wither poon, jennifer aniston and gwyneth paltrow. the celebrities came together tonight for a very important cause and you saw it right here on cbs-3. the stand up for cancer telecast part of an effort to raise money for cancer research and since 2008, that program has raised more than $260 million. >> also taking part in tonight's telecast was millville new jersey native and baseball super star mike trout. trout app pedestrian on the show to honor his childhood friend marshall smith. marshall died last year after a four-year battle with bone cancer. his father is keeping son' memory i was love through a foundation in his name which helps teenagers who are fighting the disease. >> we're there to help local families with financial needs for housing if they're at the hospital, for gas money, somebody come o

william hite. >> they're afraid for their children. the safety situation is very serious.nd also the academics, how much are they going to learn and are they going to be able to keep up with our society. >> reporter: phillips says this year they're getting $600 less than the state per student. she's working with the school's vendors to reduce costs and says she'll let administration go before cutting a teacher. their average class size is 25, compared to the district's which can be over 30. >> what really attracts them at this point is a better opportunity. >> reporter: and today is the first day of school for schools within the frz archdiocese. we do know that this year's freshman class is larger than any other class. i talked to a spokesperson but he tells me at this time, they don't know if that's because students are transferring from philadelphia public schools. they hope to have that information in the next few weeks. reporting live in overbrook, katy zachry, nbc 10 news. >>> count on nbc 10 to help you get ready for back-to-school, every morning from now until monda

superintendent william hite was there with tom corbett as the governor sign the cigarette tax bill in harrisburg today. two will dollars per pack tax means 83 million-dollar a year for the the cities public schools. the hike is in addition to the $1.60 excise tax leveed by the said. >>> till to come on "action news" an older man robs a bucks county bank but hear why authorities don't believe the robber is as old as he appears. >>> a grand jury rules on the fate of nascar driver tony stewart after that deadly crash. cecily. >>> future tracker is showing rainfall totals tomorrow, general one to 2 inches, up to 3 inches in some areas. i'll break down when to expect the heavier rain and have much nicer weather behind this system in time for the weekend in the accu weather forecast. >>> that part we like. plus problems for apple's new operating system when "action news" continues tonight. >>> new britain township is looking for this robber, disguised as an old man held up a wells fargo bank in chalfont this afternoon. police say man in the full face mask and gray wig enter the branch on co

william hite will help students usher in the new school year. he will be greeting students at linc high school in hunting park this morning. then later, he will join mayor michael nutter for lunch at swenson arts and technology high school in east philadelphia. now that school's back in session, you're going to need your alarm clock. we can help you get out the door every morning. download the nbc 10 morning app on your smartphone. there is a way for you to get news, weather updates right at your fingertips, and you can set your alarm so your favorite nbc 10 anchors can help you start your day. that's what we would like. you can get more information about the school budget crisis and the school year as well on our website, nbc10.com. logon for a closer look at the cuts and the proposals to solve the district's financial troubles. and you can check our special section for tips, trends and news about the new school year. >>> we have new information this morning about a deadly accident in camden county last week. police have identified the man who

superintendent william hite will be on site here later this morning, right around 8:30, to welcome students, teachers, parents back to school again, though, it is tempered a bit, sitement because this school district is going through an ongoing budget crisis. still a lot of excitement. teachers have been preparing for weeks now, preparing their classrooms, getting them in order. some, including teachers from edison high school, even took a walk through their students' neighborhoods to introduce themselves. but, it will be another school year when philadelphia teachers will have to do more with less. the district is fill facing a $81 million budget deficit. even if that gap is closed, funding would only reach the same level as last year's doomsday budget, leaving schools without full time nurses, and enough counselors, and number of other resources. and there will be more cuts if the deficit isn't addressed by october. now, the district is still banking on the passage that far philadelphia specific $2 per pack cigarette tax to plug this budget gap. superintendent hite says he's gotten assura

and superintendent william hite will be greeting students at linc high school this morning and later join mayor michael nutter for lunch at swenson arts high school in philadelphia. and you need your alarm clock so you're not late. we can help you get out the door. download the nbc 10 morning app on your smartphone. you can get news and weather updates right at your fingertips when you wake up, and you can set your alarm so your favorite nbc 10 anchors can help you start your day. it's very fun. download it. it's free. also, check out our website, nbc10.com, where you'll find a special section for back-to-school. tips, trends and news about the new school year. >>> and new from overnight, a 24-year-old man is in critical condition after being shot while sitting on the front porch of a home in west philadelphia. nbc 10 was at 56th and katherine streets just before 1:00 a.m. that's where the car that was rushing the victim to the hospital crashed into another car. the driver of that car was also taken to the hospital. >>> the beating of a mentally challenged man caught on video. new ca

william hite will open a new high school in north philadelphia. >> from our new jersey newsroom, theof atlantic city will be front and center at a bipartisan summit. governor christie called 89 summit followed by four casinos closing down and a 5th casino trump taj mahal is having financial problems, too, but they were quick to say they are not closing. >> police are looking for the vandals in new jersey who painted george washington's hands red. >> this is a disgrace. >> reporter: he is rectomying t- reacting to the marble statue to the hands being painted blood red. >> you don't have to go around destroying public property. >> i think it's disgusting, i think it's vandalism, i don't think anyone has a right to do that sort of thing. >> reporter: the statue was carved in iblghtsly in the 1870 and sat on display in philadelphia before the city of trenton bought it in 1896. years ago the civic association raised money to restore the statue and fix his broken nose, never imagining his hands would be have a littlized to look like they were dripping in blood. >> to me it's disturbing jus

. >> reporter: superintendent doctor william hite started this school year with a 81 million-dollar deficit. district balanced budget on the hope of this bill passing. >> we wanted assurances and today it has paid off, and, in fact, i'm glad we did not have to reduce staff and eliminate programs. >> reporter: current pennsylvania tax for a pack of cigarettes is $1.60. the new tax for philadelphia adds $2 to that plus 8 percent sales tax, which is already higher then most of the state. >> not only do we pay tax but a lot of things they could cut. >> reporter: he wants the schools to succeed but as a smoker and taxpayer he wishes there was another way. >> really just taxing another thing. tax beverages. y'all taxing everything. just another way to just, you know, i guess keep your hand in your pocket. >> reporter: it is about to be reality very soon. governor corbett said all along he would sign this bill, into law, if it passed and if that signing is expect tomorrow morning. live from philadelphia, sharrie williams, "action news" at ten on phl17. >>> all right, thanks sharrie. >>> enjoy the

. >> he said philadelphia school superintendent william hite told him he wants the school to stay open. count on nbc 10 and nbc10.com to help you get ready for back to school. tomorrow morning, we will have a look at the impact the budget crisis is having on other schools in our area. remember, you can get more information on our website nbc10.com. log on to check out our section for advice, trends and news about the new school year. >>> a man accused of killing a local teenager was arranged today. they had been close friends. he was arrested in bensalem, bucks county in early april after a three-day man hunt. he is accused of killing a 17-year-old boy. he was found dead in an apartment in the spring garden section of philadelphia. he had been shot in the head. they were childhood friends. they say they thought of each other as a brother. they took the suss spent into their home when he had no place to go. >>> three philadelphia teachers accused in a cheating scandal faced a judge today. they are a among five educators facing criminal charges including tampering with public records, fo

william hite will open a new high school in north philadelphia. 130,000 students are in the city at publicstem. tune into "action news" tomorrow morning to help get your kids out the door an on time for the first day of school. the morning team is on at 4:30 a.m. with all the weather and traffic information you need to know. follow them on twitter with the hash tag abc bts. >> coming up on "action news" this sunday. >> the orchestra opens their season we'll have 6abc loves the arts. >> reporter: sky6 live hd looking live over at camden, new jersey, looking at the battleship new jersey hanging out on the camden waterfront. ch well, not that kind of fresh. on the freshness of our chicken. but i can guarantee the freshness of our chicken because we go beyond what the usda requires... with extra inspections in american family owned farms, refrigerated trucks that deliver daily and everywhere in between. that's what it takes to bring your family a fresh tasting chicken. perdue. we believe in a better chicken. build your own chicken wraps or loaded breakfast sandwich. only $4 each. good eye, and

superintendent william hite said the district needs the tax to cut in 81 million dollar defic t deficite president of philadelphia federation of teacher's union will lead a funding rally this morning. >>> trump plaza will cease operations, 6 a.m. tomorrow. the fourth to close this we're. trump entertainment sent way love notices to employees friday. now interrupt bankrupt the company is threat ebbing to shut down the 13th. >> queen elizabeth is urging those to thing about the future. the two have ties dating back 300 years. they was careful not tell scotts how to vote since remaining neutral is her constitutional obligation. >> if his fame is open the debt and it will match those of the company. she has details in times square. >> good morning, tam, compensations are for general motors will announce how many dems are tide to the ignition switch recalls later today and fineburg plans to answer issues. gm stated two tore three people were killed. families of those killed can apply nor 1 million in compensation for gm. >> air france says it will cancel more than half the flights today move

william hite joined hundreds of preschool children for this rally in franklin square park. event emphasized the importance of making sure that every child in philadelphia and in fact all of pennsylvania, has access to high quality pre-k so they can start school ready to learn. >> 25,000 children who are ages 3 and 4 do not have access to high quality pre-k. we can do better than that. we can do better than that. as a city we can do better than that as a state. >> philly loves pre-k is part of a push by the pre-k for pennsylvania campaign and education advocates across the state to keep early childhood education as a central focus in the upcome november elections. >>> i'm keith jones. live in the digital operations center. here's the latest own two breaking news stories. pennsylvania state police have issued an arrest warn the for the man they say shot and killed a police barracks in pike county last friday. here's a good look at the guy. 31-year-old eric matthew frein is described as a survivalist who expressed desire to kill law enforcement and commit mass murder. authorit

superintendent william hite talked about this when announced that schools would open on time this yearan $81 million deficit. to offset that, the district will not fill vacant police officer positions, reducing safety in all 214 schools. for teachers that means extra bodies to monitor kids in the hall and lunch during recess will not exist. many have been told by their principals to be prepared to fill in the gaps. later this more than, we're going to sit down with the district and talk about security. further, i'll have that story for you tomorrow. reporting live, katy zachry, "nbc10 news." >>> good morning, it's three minutes before 7:00 right now. we have a serious accident out at horsham. this is an overturned truck at northbound maple road all lanes are blocked at 611. this can get heavy in the morning. expect to see heavy volume. take horsham road or county line road if you need to get around it. this is a live look at 95, southbound side, as you can see, it's slow moving at cottman avenue. this delay continues all the way past girard avenue as drivers make their way into center

superintendent william hite was on hand top give volunteers marching orders and they'll help teachersssemble tool kits and update libraries and spruce up playgrounds in the area. >> 50 people sworn in it become newest members of marine and air force. delaware county veteran's memorial today. opening ceremony for civilian military combine and race with military inspired obstacles. it benefits the navy seal foundation and a bucks county marine that died while serving in iraq. >> coming up at 10, isis strikes again. terrorists be head another victim this time a man are from grade britain. victim this time a man are from grade britain. >> where ray rice made his first mmm ring ring! ring ring! progresso! wow soup people, i can't believe i'm eating bacon and rich creamy cheese before my sister's wedding. well it's only 100 calories, so you'll be ready for that dress. uh-huh...that's what i'm afraid of. you don't love the dress? i love my sister. 40 flavors. 100 calories or less. >> the terror group isis executed another hoingt tanl overseas the british government shows be heading of david

superintendent william hite says the district's focus will continue to provide tools that enhance instructionality. >>> the pennsylvania attorney general's office is refusing to release internal sexually explicit e-mails that were found on state computers. attorney general kathleen kane is withholding those e-mails after a grand jury judge lifted a stay barring the release of them. an outside lawyer is handling the request for copies of the e-mails by news outlets. >>> a former member of the jersey shore cast is in big trouble with the law. why he and a family member caught the attention of federal tax investigators. >>> and honoring heroes, from an armed doctor to dozens of police and medics, see how delaware county officials paused to recognize their bravery after a deadly hospital shooting. here's what's coming up tonight on nbc 10 at 6:00. >>> new atç 6:00, sex in exchae for higher grades. that's the deal one university of delaware tune says her professor offered her. now she's speaking to us and says there's evidence. count on nbc 10 news at 6:00. >>> a judge is telling bp they still have

school district superintendent william hite says it will provide as many students as possible with access to healthy, nutritious meals. last year american 27 meals were served to children in the district. >>> a new shopping cart is giving parents of special need kids a better way to shop. parents say grocery shopping is a struggle. it is a struggle even when you are by yourself sometimes but pushing a wheelchair and pulling a grocery cart and trying to keep your eye on the kid, it is stuff. alternative, finding and paying for a sitter can be expensive so this new cart called caroline's cart is a huge help. it is offered at certain retailers and malls all around the country. >> it is fantastic. the she's so happy. she looks around. she can see groceries and it is something that is just ordinary. >> that is so true. kids love to go grocery shopping with their parents. the look at the fruits, vegetables. it was in alabama military mom, of a child with special needs who came up with this idea. carts could be used in more locations, if the demand for them continues to grow. >> she gets to sit

the the superintendent, doctor william hite at his side governor tom corbett signed that cigarette tax bill today adding a $2 a pack sales tax to smokes sold in philadelphia. the $2 hike is in addition to the 1.60 excise tax leveed by the state of pennsylvania. >>> it was a nice night for an outdoor celebration of the jewish high holidays. that is exactly what several people did in rittenhouse square this evening. they enjoyed a live concert and a traditional rosh hashanah a service, hosted by death em betties rail a synagogue located on 18th and spruce. the event was free and opened to the public. >>> this full hour of "action news" continues with the word for apple users tonight. if you didn't get most recent upgrade you might want to be glad about that. >>> a race car ledgend will keep his freedom, a grand jury has spoken about the deadly crash that killed a fellow driver. >>> it is called a fantasy sword but it is behind veryal ts stationness berks county. >>> reality star known as the situation has a serious situation on his hand, and could face years in prison. guess what? the mo

school superintendent william hite joined the mayor.hool leaders and parents are upset that kids are heading back to school with a huge budget gap and fury sources. >> moment one high school student will not soon forget a girl faints during a speech by first lady michelle obama. take look. >> we need one of our medics here. wove got young girl who take takenned. but it happens all the time. she's going to be okay. sometimes standing up -- if anybody is starting that feel tired standing up, bend your knees and eat your breakfast. >> the first lady went on to say the girl is doing just fine. mrs. obama is visiting atlanta as part of her reach higher education initiative. >> prince harry is reactioning to the news he will be an uncle for the second time. he spoke with reporters this afternoon saying he can't wait to see this brother suffer more and with any luck he'll have to cope with having a girl this time around. prince harry also implied he's not bothered about being pushed further down the british line of succession. >> our family co

the school district superintendent william hite says it will also provide as many students as possible with access to healthy, nutritious meals. last year more than 27 million meals were served to kids in the advertise trick. >>> updating a story we first brought because income july. we told you about a blind draft horse almost certainly headed for slaughter. big pat was blind and he was under wait when rescued by large animals catchers society over the summer. they teamed up with penn vet at new bolton center. pat's left eye was too far gone but the dogs made an incision in his right cornea, broke up cataracts inside there and then, sucked out all of the debris. >> it is awesome to see him so happy, in good weight, his wound have healed. he is visual. >> i found rescue animals recognize when they are in the hand of angels and they tend to forgive their past and warm up to new people and they are just all heart. >> pat is ready for retirement living so he is heading out to michigan with his adopted family and couple other horses there to keep him company. >>> hollywood mourning the los

school district superintendent william hite says it will provide as many students as possible with access to healthy nutritious meals. last year by the way more than 27 million meals were served to children in the district. >>> 7:16. heading back out to mike and alex this morning. >> thanks, kerry. alex is on fire. >> fire. >> yes. >> it noise that the cold but the fire pities cool. >> very cool. >> i like it out here. >> the eagles bandies here. >> swoop. >> a lot of people are coming on out. >> the bandies coming. we have more cheerleaders. >> yes. >> everyone is sleeping in. >> sue. >> she's also here, hi sue. >> i'll tell what you by the time sunday gets here you will need that fire pit in the evening and we know xfinity live gets crowded in the evening. we are showing you a different view behind us now from the vip lounge and then we will get downstairs and she you around. if you have never been here before it is fun, fun, fun every where you turn and good stuff to eat too as we will show you later on. lets talk about the visibility. it is all about the fog this morning. we are waiti

superintendent, doctor william hite, has said if the tax did not pass by october, more layoffs and bigger sizes would be the result. so, where do we stand right now today? let's bring in one of the state representatives, we know him well, mike vereb, been out front on this legislation, what's going to happen and when? >> first, sorry you don't have water pressure. >> do something about it, please. >> course. so the committee, the rules committee, we straightened out all of the problems, just real quick, thanks to doctor hite, mayor nutter, chairman green, representative adolph, john taylor, straint ends, came out unanimously yesterday, going to go to the house floor today, mike, but shutting down early to allow people to go to the troopers funeral up in the poconos. >> right. >> it is has cents taken over, literally, taken over the capitol, while situation up there. so we will be back monday to send this bill to the senate. they will concur with that, probably on tuesday, no later than wednesday, and send it. >> it passes? >> it passes. >> okay. >> because, i mean, little bye of time crun

i would imagine that our superintendent of schools doctor william hite, he normally walks to one of the as well. there is the mayor right there were that green tayoun. >> okay. >> we will continue to follow them around as they move throughout the district and taking our kids to school but we have to get to this big national story that has ties right here. >> new video is showing police baltimore ravens star ray rice confronting his then fiance in the atlantic city casino elevator. >> ray received a two game suspension. he didn't play yesterday for the ravens. and some accuse the league of being too lenient with the two days and then they adjusted and commissioner said i got it wrong, y'all jumped on me. if you ever hit somebody you will get six games off. you do it again you are out of the league forever. so, how will this change this story? this video shows him punching his then fiance right in the face, cold cooking her here. before we had just seen her dragging them out. >> we just saw the after. now we will see it happening. it is not pretty. this existed. howard eskin is always int