Climbing. The normal High Temperature is 87. We pass that at lunchtime. Well into the 90s this afternoon. 96 in new jersey. 96 in philadelphia. 95 degrees in delaware, not much higher in the Lehigh Valley or the suburbs. The shore, up to 92 degrees. Ill break it down hourbyhour and show how temperatures climb and how quickly they move. First, Jessica Boyington has the first alert traffic. Route 73, over in mt. Laurel, around 295. No problems reported right now. Actually, both directions look good. We are dry, not seeing a ton of delays there. We are watching in a different spot in the new jersey turnpike, approaching route 73 around exit 4. If you are feeling nervous, take 295 or head northbound toward the trenton area. Right now, its blocked off into the shoulder. Watching the p. A. Turnpike, the drive times look good. 21 minutes. Westbound and eastbound from route 1 to valley forge. Stolen cab chaos, a woman takes off in a taxi in what was a bizarre story. She stole a cab from broad
I appreciate it, though, every word. Even if much of it isnt e deserved. Considering the outcome, john mccains yes vote was crucial to reefing the 50 votes needed to have the gop plan move forward. But again, this vote is just the first hurdle. The senate can now move on to debate a variety of options. Those options are repeal obamacare now and replace it later. Repeal and replace it now or scale down the bill to get conservatives on board. Democrats uniformly oppose the effort. It will mean people with preexisting conditions will be left high and dry. It will mean huge tax breaks for the wealthiest of americans. It will mean millions will lose their coverage. Again, despite democratic opposition, the senate has voted to open debate on the Republican Health care plan. Lauren mayk is on capitol hill. Shes getting reaction from senators right now and will have a a live report new at 5 00. Which is when ill see you next. Keith jones, nbc 10 news. 20 minutes of nonstop news continues with
Stay on top of the pop air lung and two chances of snow in the forecast by down loading the free cbs philly weather app available on i tunes and google play. It the is first day of phl prek, locally funded prek initiative. 2,000 tuition free seats have been created thanks to the the cities you this drink tax. Eyewitness news was at the northeast where students were getting ready for their first day of school. Philadelphias chief education officer, was also there as well. Meantime, some say that they are experiencing, sticker shock, thanks to that new tax. Our joe holden is live in center city with more on that part of the story, joe. Reporter jessica, sticker shock is very clear when you hit the stores. City rebehind us intent of this law was to tax the distributors, of sugary drinks , however, we have found that is being passed on to the customer, and in some instances, the costs, related to this tax, it is higher then the soda itself. It makes he want to cry. Reporter she was about t
Stay on top of the pop air lung and two chances of snow in the forecast by down loading the free cbs philly weather app available on i tunes and google play. It the is first day of phl prek, locally funded prek initiative. 2,000 tuition free seats have been created thanks to the the cities you this drink tax. Eyewitness news was at the northeast where students were getting ready for their first day of school. Philadelphias chief education officer, was also there as well. Meantime, some say that they are experiencing, sticker shock, thanks to that new tax. Our joe holden is live in center city with more on that part of the story, joe. Reporter jessica, sticker shock is very clear when you hit the stores. City rebehind us intent of this law was to tax the distributors, of sugary drinks , however, we have found that is being passed on to the customer, and in some instances, the costs, related to this tax, it is higher then the soda itself. It makes he want to cry. Reporter she was about t
Teachers in other classrooms told their students to lie on the ground. The first officers arrived within four minutes and began to evacuate the school. The smallest of them held hands as they made their way to school buses. Some students were crying as they contacted relatives on cell phones. Grandmother her voice sounded scared. She seemed worried and scared. This is an ordeal for them. Something you dont see every day. You know, so its not good for them. Its tragic for them. Worried parents rushed to the school as soon as they heard the news. Brad hendran parent i fell to my knees and started saying our fathers and hail marys. Butt with reporter what are you going to do when you see her . Brad hendran parent im going to hug her. Im going to hug her. I hope shes ok. I really do. San bernardinos mayor said his city has survived a mass murder and just emerged from prolonged bankruptcy. Nevertheless, he said we will rise to help our parents, our teachers to regroup and once again gain co