Northbound right as you approach conshohocken, exit 18a. Police just got to the scene. It looks like two vehicles are pushed over to the shoulder right now. Its not slowing down any traffic, but still, its on a major highway, so we wanted to let you know that we have a minor accident out there. Aside from that, drive times on the blue route 18 minutes both directions between 76 and 95. So, its a pretty good start out there for drivers on most of the area highways. In fact, this is also some good news. We had an accident in hilltown township much of the morning, 309 southbound just past 113. That finally cleared, so no other issues to report on 309 right now. Vai . Decision 2014, and voters in pennsylvania have chosen a new governor, democrat tom wolf defeated incumbent republican tom corbett by a doubledigit margin at the polls. Governorelect wolf will have his hands full when he takes office in january. Nbc 10s jesse garys live in university city. And jesse, you found out wolf will fo
Providing 100 million to try to control the outbreak. The news is particularly tough for people in our area who do have roots in west africa. Eva pilgrim is live in University City with that part of the story. Eva. Reporter shirleen, we are not seeing ebola popping up in our area hospitals but the outbreak is hitting families hard right here in our area. In the heart of the Liberian Community here in philadelphia, most have their mind on home right now. Everybody is calling family members to come back home here because you know the situation is serious and nobody wants to lose their loved ones. Reporter a lot of friends and family went back to liberia to celebrate Independence Day july 26. Everybody afraid they dont know what to do. All you can do is trust sgod. A group Prayer Service is planned and that service is sunday 3 p. M. Khurp of the living god 61 and woodland. 1,000 people are expected. How they feel. I feel for them. But what i can do is pray and trust god for their lives. R
Lets start with jeff with the winner. The networks fox news others called this rate. These folks here seem to accepted almost casually. They seemed to know this guy had a lead. Their new guy had lead and he would win this race. Lets take a look around the scene here at Wolf Campaign headquarters in york and youll see the large screen behind me and on it governor tom corbett has been giving a rather lengthy concession speech and when corbett talked about calling wolf and conceding, they cheered here. But when corbett also talked about cutting spending and also claiming that he had in fact increased education spending in the commonwealth of pennsylvania, they booed here. So they are certainly waiting for tom wolf. They are excited clear al historic race in that wolf has knock out incumbent. One other point its likely here that wolf will come rolling in in that famous jeep it looks like thats the setup here. Jeff cole live at wolf headquarters. Well be back when he gets here. Folks, back
Now from the pittsburgh area. This is historic iain because for the First Time Since 1968 when the state constitution was changed to allow for governor to run again, theyve never lost. So he lost. And hes officially conceded the race last 10 minutes g evening to you. Im lucy noland. Im iain page. Thanks for joining us. Live Team Coverage tonight of the pennsylvania governors ra race. Our bruce gordon in pittsburgh atom Corbett Campaign headquarters. Lets start with jeff with the winner. The networks fox news others called this rate. These folks here seem to accepted almost casually. They seemed to know this guy had a lead. Their new guy had lead and he would win this race. Lets take a look around the scene here at Wolf Campaign headquarters in york and youll see the large screen behind me and on it governor tom corbett has been giving a rather lengthy concession speech and when corbett talked about calling wolf and conceding, they cheered here. But when corbett also talked about cuttin
Went on the floor that day, the first thing i did was go over to bird. I said bob byrd i will never know the rules of the senate like you do. Ill make you a deal. I will never surprise you, if you will not surprise me. He said let me think about it. He came back later that afternoon and said ok. And we never did. I think that tradition has carried on. I think dole adopted that point of view. The system, and the rules of the senate are such, that theres plenty of room for disagreement and controversy. To do so within the framework of organization without sneaking up on your adversary. Some of the interview with former Senate Majority leader howard baker airing at 8 00 eastern 5 00 pacific. News from the pentagon planning more cuts for benefits for troops and the 2016 budget to be submitted to the white house in february. Military pay and benefits cost 185 billion in 2011. That decreased by 8 billion. That was mostly due to the reduction in active duty and reserve troops. You can read mo