Her marriage to a woman. A notorious drug lord breaks out of of prison by way of mile long underground tunnel. And the big story on action news is changing forecast are for the start of a workweek. It was a beautiful weekend with warm temperatures and sunny skies and outside sky6 cameras over cape may, new jersey most folks called it a weekend and few camping out and conditions sure have been great to soak up the sundown at the jersey shore. Meteorologist Melissa Magee also soaking up the last bit of sunshine. She joins us outside with the latest. Hi melissa. Hi there sarah walter, we had a nice weekend with dry conditions and relatively low humidity levels and now back to reality for the start of the workweek on monday. Check out the numbers across the delaware and lehigh valleys its 87 in the is they and 79 in the poconos along the coast and beach haven 81 with afternoon seabreeze currently kicking on n and the dew point, however really comfortable. Any time you have dew point temperatures at 6 0 or below a comfortable air mass over ad had and tolerable in the month of july fuxt step out on the town we have you covered. 7 p. M. Tonight its mostly clear. Temperature of 85. Still comfortable at 8 p. M. With a temperature of 38. 81 at 9 00 tonight under mostly clear sky and 10 p. M. The number drops to 79. Well talk about what is ahead. Comfortable outside currently an a touch of humidity are in the air as early as tomorrow w that comes threat of showers and storms this week. Temperatures are in the 80s. And it does look to be unsettled for an extended period of time and well take a close are look at that in the full and exclusive accuweather forecast. Stay ahead of changes in the weather by visiting 6abc. Com. Through will find live satellite immaths and streetlevel radar and hourly forecast from accuweather. And plus get a personal look at the Accuweather Team by following our meteorologist on facebook and twitter. And parents, students and neighbors are gathering at this hour to support a peach teacher whose contract at the Waldron Academy was not honored because she was married to a woman. Action News Reporter jeff chirico joins us live with details. Jeff. Reporter walter, that prayer vigil is about to get underway. You can see it behind me right now there seems to be a several dozen people gathered here. Organizers are calling this a vigil for hearing showing support for margie winters recently terminated from her position at waldron mercy academy. I think its a really tricky situation, obviously. Shes someone who has been at the school for a long time. Its a school that focuses on mercy spirit. And that does not seem to be as present right now with this situation. That has been the reaction for many aftermathy winters lost her teaching job at waldron mers yeah academy because of her samesex marriage. Support has poured in. More than 9,000 people have liked this stand with Margie Facebook page and go fund me account set up by students parents five days ago collected more than 1,000. Margie says the School Principal knew she was gay and married when hired eight years ago when a parent found out and complained she was asked to resign. In my mind to resign means what this woman and what she believes the church is saying, is true. You know, and i dont believe thats true. So i could not resign. And we are told tonights vigil will include bible versus, readings e. Songs and also a statement from the pope. Not necessarily a statement but some teachings from the pope himself. And, of course, all of these folks gathered here saying they hope that their show of support will help margie winters get her job back. Were live tonight in lower merion township, jeff chirico channel 6 action news. Jeff, thank you it was an unbelievable sight on the certifiesy shore when a plane landed on the busiest root in ocean city, ocean county that is. Landing on route 72 stafford township just before 10 15 a. M. And the small aircraft came from a local skydiving school and was carrying students who were supposed to be making a jump. Instead they ended up here after the plane lost power and was forced to make an emergency landing. And one instructor on board was treated for cut to the arm. Nobody else was hurt. Faa is now investigating. A woman was arrested this afternoon after police say she struck and killed a man riding a bike in the citys hunting park section taken happened 1bg at the intersection of second and bristol streets and investigators say the 0yearold victim was on his bicycle whl the woman tried to pass other vehicles by going into the opposite lane and struck the man and took off. Investigators caught one her though a short time later and the victim was rushed to temple hospital where he was pronounced dead. From our new jersey newsroom two women were killed last night during a head on crash in Atlantic County it happened route 39 ins tell manner and the driver of the vehicle was weaving through traffic when slammed into the victims vehicle the suspect in this case remains in Critical Condition and his passenger was killed as was a woman in the vehicle that was hit and no word on any charges at this time. And Philadelphia Police are investigating the shooting death of a man at a grays ferry playground early this morning. Before a. M. Police responded to 29 and warton gunshots and they found a man face down on property definnegan remember sent erin med aches rivd and pronounced him dead and no arrests were made. Police are investigating a homicide that happened in north philadelphia. This one late last night in the 3400 block of crow well street. Investigators say the victim was with his children and grandmother when he received a phone call. He went to meet the person who called and never came back. No arrests have been made. And the 106 an up Naacp Convention is taking place this weekend Philadelphia Convention center and participants and speakers are discuss ke using a range of speakers including social justice and today they heard from a woman at the center of a case and headlines for months. Action News Reporter Annie Mccormick is live in center city with details. Any the baltimore state attorney did address a crowd in one of the many events happening with the Naacp Convention. That was a luncheon at the lows hotel today. She stepped into the spotlight because of the controversial death of freddie gray and decision to charge six Baltimore County Police Officers in connection with his death. Mosbyly spoke to a crowd of women talking about perseverance. With all the negative activity surrounding young people we must take this time out to empower those self motivated and disciplined and self determined enough to understand the importance of being here. Her speech before the win or women in naacp comes before the gathering for the annual meeting. Issue of tensions between police and Africanamerican Community will remain a constant topic throughout the convention and mows by filed charges against six Police Officers in the april death of a black man held in police custody. And mows by told the crowd her paings for reform of the system begun when she was a teen and her cousin was murdered by another black teen in a case of mistaken identity. That was my first introduction to the criminal Justice System and for the first time i was intrigued to see how many africanamerican young men were affected and impacted by this system. At 35 mows by the countrys youngest chief prosecutor of any major city focused on women moving ahead and shared how skeptics tried to scare her from run for office. I pray this has made impression on them. I think her speech was on time and on point because those women who moved over need to reach back and bring some of our young women up and help teach them and let them know they can do it. And many more big names expected to be keynote speakers over the course of the convention including right now the chairman of the board of directors expected to give remarks and tuesday afternoon president obama is expected to be here. For now reporting live in center city, Annie Mccormick, channel 6 action news. Any, thank you. A young cancer patient celebrated the end of treatment at an iconic philadelphia location this afternoon the teen climbed the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of art and action News Reporter Trish Hartman was there. 13yearold shawn bart luvrpy like many that visit the Philadelphia Museum of art are here to run the rocky steps. Were in philadelphia where i got diagnosed its one of the first things that came to mind. Neuroblastoma softball size tumor in abdomen requiring 18 months of treatment mainly at Childrens Hospital of philadelphia and the eighth greater from outside harrisburg said he made a pledge to run these steps when he was cancer free. Very tough, but believe it or not hes the one that got us through it as much as we got him through it. And i tell everybody when i grow up im going to be half as strong as him hopefully. If you ever climbed the Art Museum Steps it can be exhausting and after five around of chemotherapy and 0 rounds of radiation and stem cell transplatt this is no big deal. He ran the steps two at a time surrounded by family and friends a sight that would impress rocky himself [ applause impress rocky himself [ applause ]. What a great moment to get him here and not just the steps its monumental but the journey for the last 18 months he fought hard. It was emotional day for dozens of family members and friends who not only rap the steps but supported him through treatment. He was in pain and now hes completely done. It further proves the point that i have such Amazing Community and family and so many amazing friends to lien onfy ever need to. Cents are city, Trish Hartman, channel 6 action news. Good for shawn. Much more to come on action news, mexicos most powerful drug lord breaks out of the nations most secure prison and he did tractortrailer same way he built his empire. A heros welcome long over do a local Community Honors a veteran that served our country during warld war are. And Jeff Skversky has sports when action news comes right since 1961, Pearle Vision has provided the neighborhood with expert eye care. That was dr. Stanley pearles vision and we still proudly carry on his legacy. Today, doctors like Lisa Hamilton perform eye exams that can help detect diabetes. Because we care for you. And your eyes. This is genuine eye care in your neighborhood. This is Pearle Vision. Listen up. Im reworking the menu. Mayo, corn dogs. You are so out of here ahh. The complete balanced nutrition of great tasting ensure. With nine grams of protein. And 26 vitamins and minerals. Ensure. Take life in. A massive man thunt underway after a drug lord broke out of a security prison he escaped through a hole in his cell that led to an underground tunnel. He sdmaipd 2001 and was recap toured last year. 30 prison employees are now being questioned as part of the effort to find out how guzman was able to escape again. World news sunday will have the escape of echapo. A can ton Police Officer city beingly injured has recently you died. He was pursuing three young teenagers accused of stealing an suv and leapt offer a ivy covered wall and fell 15 feet. He died from injuries this morning. Officer wilding was married with two children and the three suspects he was chasing have been charged and arraigned. A family of veterans in bucks county got a special surprise today and the war jurors watch riders honored them with a surprise rally in warrington. The men served in all different branches of military including one that served in South Pacific in world war ii i dont want to live with the uncertainties of hep c. Or wonder. Whether i should seek treatment. I am ready. Because today theres harvoni. A revolutionary treatment for the most common type of chronic hepatitis c. Harvoni is proven to cure up to 99 of patients. Whove had no prior treatment. Its the one and only cure thats. One pill, once a day for 12 weeks. Certain patients. Can be cured with just 8 weeks of harvoni. With harvoni theres no interferon and there are no complex regimens. Tell your doctor if you have other liver or kidney problems or other medical conditions. And about all the medicines you take including herbal supplements. Harvoni should not be taken with any medicines containing amiodarone, rifampin, or st. Johns wort. It also should not be taken with any other medicine that contains sovaldi. Side effects may include tiredness and headache. I am ready to put hep c behind me. I am ready to be cured. Are you ready . Ask your hep c specialist if harvoni is right for you. We all need a break i think especially in light of everything especially watching phillies games. Final game for the all star break and phillies trying to avoid finishing first half with most losses in their 133 year history. Theyve never lost 62 games before the braves. The last few days this could not feel too good either giants score four times in fourth and andrew gone. Three run shot. Phils down 40 taken stays that way until the 7th. Ryan howard another rbi drove in two last night and another twoun get the phils on the board in 7th and just falls in and well take it any way we can get it phils down 3 in the eighth and after the game phils scat were exception of Jonathan Papelbon headed to cincinnati for the all star game where future phils are playing today and the best minor leaguers on the plantet playing futures game and aaron nola gets into this game and jp crawford short stop and first round pick gets r. Bi ing isle in the third. Its start of ten unappsed runs as they beat world 101. Three centers of sixers can be hut put on hold for a while. Okafor is disappointed he wont be able to play with joel embiid next season. With embiid on the sidelines way waiting another season okafor has been imprettyive in Summer League play. Drafted third behind Deangelo Russel says take that russel. Okafor also 19 points and 11 rebounds and although gives himself a b minus for last night. Hes hard on himself. Sixers face celtics later tonight again in las vegas. And future of flyers finishing up developmental camped in vor heres and shane godspare is hoping to make the Team Training camp in september. Leaves he two games for the pliers and went september back to the minors he tore left acl thanks to advice from his big sis hes ready to play again. My sitters help me out she was a figure skater and had double hip surgery ended her career and she came back at one point and helped me through it a bit staying focused on the positives and not negatives and up and downs with the injury im glad tat process over with now of course. But just chomping at the bit to get plague. Lets try this again. For second Straight Year roger federror trying to become winningest player in wimbledon history by winning a record 8th time. Standing in his way again for the second Straight Year novak joke avich. Going hand to manned in wimbledon final 40th time they played one another. Pick it up match point federror far court serving and watch two rally. Joke avich goes back handed twice. Watch this puts it away right here joke avich beats federrorer becoming first man since federror to whip backtoback title this is taste of victory joke vich celebrates by eating grass yum. It taste very, very good this year. I dont know what grounds people have done but theyve done a great job. And well its a little tradition i was dreaming of winning wimbledon and so as the dream of every child you dream to do something crazy if you achieve it which was one of the things. Is it weird im hungry now. Final round ever the u. S. Womens on in Lancaster Amy Yang lost her three shot lead and bogeys 18 to lose u. S. On to chan. Finally check it out in seattle evelyn jones the oldest person top ever throw out a first pitch she toss its before the mariners game. Shes 108. What a birthday present. She says the secret to long life, keep having birthdays. Great advice. Absolutely. All right. Well get you a salad too. Maybe a little of her cake. Whatever. Whatever works. Thanks jeff your workweek forecast next. Meteorologist Melissa Magee has the exclusive accuweather 7day forecast when action do you want to know how hard it can be to breathe with copd . It can feel like this. Copd includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Spiriva is a oncedaily inhaled copd maintenance treatment that helps open my airways for a full 24 hours. Spiriva helps me breathe easier. Spiriva respimat does not replace rescue inhalers for sudden symptoms. Tell your doctor if you have kidney problems, glaucoma, trouble urinating, or an enlarged prostate. These may worsen with Spiriva Respimat. Discuss all medicines you take even eye drops. If your breathing suddenly worsens, your throat or tongue swells you get hives, vision changes or eye pain or problems passing urine stop taking Spiriva Respimat and call your doctor right away. Side effects include sore throat cough, dry mouth and sinus infection. Nothing can reverse copd. Spiriva helps me breathe better. To learn about Spiriva Respimat slowmoving mist ask your doctor or visit spirivarespimat. Com melissa here with accuweather forecast and hot and systemy day. Well have more of that tomorrow. Today was a nice break although humidity returns tomorrow and so does threat of showers and storms. Stormtracker 6 double scan radar showing you its dry and quiet. High pressure in control right now. Well show you the picture outside thats where serve on sunday evening. And sky6 live in hd at penns landing looking at hispanic fiesta annual pope pour he of food and music and this sunday evening we have comfortable conditions to enjoy and in fact it was hot and dry over our weekend jedds high 89 degrees and today we climbed up to 90 degrees. But relatively low humidity levels over the weekend all that is changing as we return to work on monday. Afternoon for us this timing of year is 87. We were over achievers this weekend. 87 currently in city and 79 in the poconos and 82 in beach haven along the costs Sea Isle City and afternoon seabreeze kicking in and temperature of 78. 83 out to west and lancaster and satellite 6 and action radar you see we have pretty quiet conditions although the clouds are starting to build in drift across the region and you look off to the west were watching a weak disturbance thats currently moving across the ohio valley and western sections of pennsylvania. This will continue to work its way east ward but a lot of it will stay west of the 9 5 corridor as early as tomorrow. And so heres the setup for us monday. Seasonable start. High temperature coming in at 86 degrees. It will be turning more humid especially as we go throughout the day and were tracking disturbance off to the west and it looks like a lot of shower and thunderstorm activity will stay mainly west of philadelphia. So future tracker 6 timing out the day for you. 6 00 in the morning we have some sun. Fillederd sunshine and clouds will continue to build as we go throughout the afternoon hours and you notice by 12 30 tomorrow a lot of showers and thunderstorms will be mainly west of i 9 a5 and mainly across the western suburbs and up to the poconos and things intensify throughout the day on tuesday showers and storms more numerous and its not just tuesday but on wednesday were tracking front that essentially stalls out across the reeming dont. Tuesday and wednesday are the dates to watch this week. And the the call from accu waej for the the rest of tonight is partly cloudy. Its a quiteet night and drops down to 65 in suburbs and 70 in philadelphia and heres the exclusive accuweather 7day forecast. Sunshine is humid tomorrow. High temperature 86. Theres a threat of thunderstorm again its mainly west of the city by then. And on tuesday, showers and storms more numerous high of 85. And wednesday mostly cloudy and still unsettled with a thunderstorm overhead and high of 86. And sunny and less humid on thursday in at 84 and friday not bad mostly sunny and warm, high of 88 and hot on saturday. 90 and cloudy and warm next sunday with high of 89. So back to reality guys with the humidity and midjuly is here. It is. Thank you. Abcs world news sunday is next on channel 6 and dont miss action news at 10 on phl17 tonight and then were right back here again on 6abc at 11 00. For Melissa Magee, Jeff Skversky, Sarah Bloomquist and the entire action news team, im walter perez, well see you welcome to world news tonight. Prison break. One of the worlds most dangerous criminals on the run tonight. The massive manhunt for the most powerful drug kingpin on earth. How el chapo busted out. And how the u. S. Is helping track him down. Beach blast. The mysterious explosion on a packed beach that sent one woman flying. Eyewitnesses say it felt like a bomb blast. Investigators still baffled. So why did the beach reopen . Summer storms. 25 million americans are in the path of Severe Weather tonight. Possible tornadoes. And the dangerous heat, in many places, feeling like the triple digits. Watch out. The baseball fan smacked in the head by a line drive foul ball. The second time in a month that a fan has been seriously injured in the same ball park. What one manager is calling for
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