Also, right here in kensington. Hey, welcome to fox 29. Here we are swanson street. Area surrounding north swanson street in kensington is unfortunately much of what youd probably expect. Theyre crime concerns and drug issues. But one street is doing what they can to change that stereotype one block at a time. They play. She play witness kids some. She close down the street. She give the lunches at 12 and the snack at 3 00. Marry anna bernard doesnt speak much english but with her daughter translating she told me that with philadelphias play Streets Program as a partner shes up every day closing her block to traffic and giving the neighborhood kids a safe haven. Its wonderful thing. She can do this. To help other kids. Not only kids adults too they hungry whatever. Reporter with all the negativity we hear about certain neighborhoods its easy to forget that most are filled with good people and some tough circumstances and thats exactly what i saw on swanson street. With the street close
Do mean it. Thank you very much for the recognition. When you thank supervisor yee you are not just thanking norman, but the entire team there providing support to all of us as around the neighborhood and all of you as well. Something to say, i really appreciate receiving this commendation from you. The expression i heard once, amazing what you get done if you dont care who gets credit and i really think your leadership is personified that kind of ideal and we appreciate that very much. And its a wonderful thing in our community, and nice to be recognized, as all of you know when you are recognized as part of a neighborhood committee, you know, it guapna lets me be president , they suffer me. Whether its putting together a playground, serving the neighborhood association, the merchants, its the people in the community that make it happen and on their behalf ill accept the commendation, say thank you, and let you guys get on with your work. Thank you very much. President breed congratul
And chp sent their helicopter off and lowered someone to the scene and checked the boat out and declared them both dead at the scene. Reporter we just received a few minutes ago a statement from icons ceo saying this was devastating for us and our thoughts and prayers of our entire organization are with families of both people onboard. They are truly amazing individuals. An Investigation Continues into why exactly this happened after just a short 20 minute flight. We have done stories three years ago when this plane launched, first made available to the public. Its a very special plane used for sporting and recreation. Well keep you posted as soon as we learn anything more. That this is latest here. Abc7 news. Well send it back. Just last month another single engine icon a5 crashedrad and the passenger and pilot survived. They were out for a demo flight when the plane had an extremely hard damage and caused the aircraft to take on water. To the initial investigation suggested pilot err
Challenging and worthwhile mission of all. Thankfully, friends, family, and communities are standing by their Service Members and veterans now more than ever. Were all in this together. When you recognize something isnt right, make the call to the Veterans Crisis line or military crisis line. During times of crisis, reach out and call. Dial 18002738255 and press 1. Announcer live where you live, this is abc 7 news. Now at 11 00, guilty or not . Jurors are getting ready to have their say in the sierra lamar murder case. Good evening and thank you for joining us. Im ama daetz. Im dan ashley. The verdict in the torres case is set to be announced at 9 00 a. M. Tomorrow. Tonight anticipation from both sides of this fiveyear long criminal case. Katie marzullo is live with the developing story. Reporter ama, dan, it likely will be a sleepless night for everyone involved. Sierra lamar disappeared five years ago. The trial lasted three months and now in just ten hours well hear that longawaited