Phillies own taney dragons get ready for the big moment in williamsport. It is today 3 00 p. M. The kids every summer, feels like the kids of fall this morning. I know, how chilly it was. Lets pump the brakes for a second. Doesnt it feel so nice, though . It does feel nice. It doesnt feel like summer mornings. And im cool with that. No pun intended. It feels so nice outside. Man, i slept like a baby last night, windows open, i actually had sweat pants on and i didnt sweat at all, it was great. But it looks as though this will ends up being the nicest day of the forecast, just absolutely beautiful weather. So if you are perhaps going to a watch party for our taney dragons, or you have any outdoor plans do something outside. It will be a really, really good excuse to find something to do outdoors today. You just dont want to let days like this go to ways. So talking about temperatures for one thing pattern settled in eventually new shot for showers, makes its way into our forecast in tim
Childcare issues, and whole host of other things, but lets go back and talk about where this all started. Take a look. August 15th, is the date by which well make a decision. The ends of suspense full summer for Philadelphia School children on a promise decisive day that will decide the direction of the entire school year. Although we love assurances, having the money in the bank so to speak more useful. But that money is not in the bank. The School District of philadelphia facing a 81 million deficit now without that money guaranteed, Superintendent William hite says announcements will come today about the possibility of layoffs, expanded class sizes and a delayed start date. None of those things are things that i think our children should be expose today. District officials hope the money would come from 2dollar per pack cigarette tax. After initial passage, the final vote stalled out in the state legislature. Lawmakers dont come back to session until september 15th, but School Start
September 8th, could get pushed back to who knows when, all of that will be decided, at a meeting this morning, at about 10 00 a. M. , but lets take a look at the issues the School District is facing. August 15th is the date by which were going to make a decision. It is the ends after suspense full summer for philadelphias school children, on a promised decisive day, that will decide the direction of the entire school year. Although we love assurances, having the money in the bank, so to speak, is more useful. But that money is not in the bank. The School District of philadelphia facing a 81 milliondollar deficit, now, without that money guaranteed, Superintendent William hite says announcements will come today about the possibility of layoffs, expanded class sizes, and a delayed start date. None of those things are things that i think our children should be exposed to. District officials hope the money would come from 2dollar per pack cigarette tax. But after initial passage, the fina
Modina road and oak street. You can take strode avenue if you need to get around it. That shooting overnight and breaking news. One person is hurt after a shooting in South Coatesville and just minutes ago got video into the newsroom of the scene. Police responded to the 500 block of south first avenue and within the past half hour, police and ambulance crews were there. Officers were called to the shooting about 3 00 this morning. Were leaworking to learn what to the violence and the police investigation. Will philadelphia Public Schools open on time this year . That question will be answered in about five hours when Superintendent William hite addresses the massive budget shortfall that could prevent schools from opening and lead to layoffs. Katy zachry is live outside School District headquarters with more. Katy. Well also learn if teachers or other personnel will be laid off or if the district will deal with a shortened school year. All actions on the table according to district le
Limestone road that involves a motorcycle. Use caution if youre heading out at that intersection and coatesville following Police Activity and a shooting overnight and south first avenue and remains closed right now due to an investigation between modena road. That is route 82. So, stick to that. That is going to be your best bet. Ben franklin bridge, you can see traffic is moving along just fine in both directions. Just ten minutes ago traffic stopped in both directions for a bridge opening so a ship can pass through and traffic is now moving on all of the area bridges. Tracy . 5 31. Now to the Philadelphia School budget crisis. This could be a pivotal day. We should find out if schools should open on time. Nbc 10 katy zachry is live at School District headquarters where the School Superintendent will give an update later this morning in just a few hours. Katy, tell us more. Schools are supposed to open in philadelphia in three weeks. Well learn later this morning around 10 00 if that