The accidents. The gas tax in new jersey will not be increasing at least for now. Because the state senate does not like the bill that would raise the tax by 23 cents a gallon and also cut the sales tax. Nora muchanic is live in trenton with the latest. Hi there brian. There was lots of anticipation here today hundreds of construction workers hoping to have a vote but they walked away dispointsed. Because the senate has concerns about how to fund desperately needed road repairs and they were not ready to take action today. It was suppose to be the day that the Senate Considered legislation to hike the gas tax 23 cent a gallon to pay for road and bridge projects in the state. They were going to pass the project for the Transportation Trust fund. It would create a lot of jobs, they need to vote yes and get it done. The assembly already approved the gas tax while lowering the sales tax. They are able to buy the basics, they dont care whether its 6 or 7 . Its not worth the big hole in the
13yearold chris macke was shot once in the head and died in the decrepit building. And he ran home and told his parents what happened and they took him to the homicide unit. Reed call its a tragic lesson, you have to make the right decision all the time. She grieves for mackes family and those that witnessed the tragedy. This will shape their life for the good or for the bad. And as you can see friends of mackes beginning to arrive here at german town avenue, you see pamphlets here on the table being provided by cease fire about the dangers of guns. As for the 15yearold that has been charged with manslaughter is not released because he is a juvenile. Chad thank you. Meantime a teen driver is facing charges tonight in a deadly crash earlier this year in mercer county, back on april 19 and dr. Steven mayer superintendant for Robbinsville Schools and his dog were hit and killed. The girl behind the wheel now 1 years old was charged with death by auto and leaving the scene of the accidents
But things are improving there. Look out for possible flooded roads in Cape May County for the next halfhour or so. As we look at the wide view, more shower activity coming in from the southwest. Clouds out to the west and additional showers for the this afternoon. Looks like well be humid now and tropical humidity later this afternoon. Spotty showers and thunderstorms. 70 degrees and dry in philadelphia. 61 in allentown. 70 in wilmington, 68 in trenton. The dewpoints are starting to come back up. Its very humid with the dewpoints in the 70s in cape may and dover, is as far north as philadelphia in the mid 60s, starting to get humid in the northern suburbs, you will have to wait for it to hit full force. 77 by 10 00 a. M. Phenomenon, 81. During the afternoon hours it gets soupy and toasty, high of 87 at 3 00 p. M. , again, spotty, but potentially strong thunderstorms developing in the afternoon and continuing into the evening and straight up until midnight tonight. They are not everywh
Their story this morning. And the huge upset at wimbledon. American sam querrey pulling off a stunning victory. Serving up ace after ace. Novak djokovic is out at wimbledon defeating the worlds number one player, Novak Djokovic, to end the champs 30match winning streak. The biggest win of his career. Hey, good morning. Happy third of july, as the fourth approaches, the celebrations are already beginning. We want to thank you for joining us. On your Holiday Weekend. Look at this convoy of antique Farm Tractors parading down south street in illinois near springfield. Fireworks at the phillies game overnight. And at a nascar event in daytona. And right here in new york this morning, theyre prepping for the big fireworks display which is tomorrow night, which is the fourth. Yes, youre so good at math. Were celebrating with tips for your barbecue as well as holidaythemed cakes. Milkshakes, ridiculous outfits. I suspect somebody i dont want to name any names, but her initials are sara haines
Station but only in one direction. Thats service is shut down between here and south to braddock road and alexandria. Now metro Shuttle Bus Service is alternative for trieders and riders on blue and yellow lines could see significant delays this morning and rush hour rest of week. Airport ovlingz expect copeston and confusion at the airport as passengers will have to find alternative transportation from here to braddock road. Were working closely with our Airline Partners asking the pilots and flight crews to make announcements as the aircraft comes into approach to Reagan National and a lot of signage throughout the terminal. So if you head to work on metro you may want to give yourself ca time. This is first with the phase th if you want information you can find it on our web site fox5dc. Com, fox5 local news. Also happening today staffers and congress will have access to water. What the water is contaminated with and whats done about it annie bizarre story this morning, good morning