Growing numbers of republican lawmakers who have expressed concerns about trumps executive order on immigration. Among them pennsylvania senator pat toomey. Toomey released a statement this morning saying that while he supports increased vetting, unfortunately the initial executive order was flawed. It was too broad and poorly explained. Lehigh valley republican congressman charlie dent told the Washington Post he understands trumps intention but the order appears to have been rushed through without full consideration. And democratic lawmakers continue to speak out against trumps executive order today. All called the policy unsafe. In fact its not enhancing our national security. In fact, it might be strengthening the recruiting for isis. The executive order is unamerican, i think it ultimately makes us unsafe and it should be modified and hopefully we wont go there again. More than ever this is a time that we should be doubling down on American Values and understand that doing sole ma
A man had to be rescued from the back of a garbage truck in philadelphia. Chris christie makes his first public remarks about his former allies found guilty in the socalled bridgegate trial. But the big story on action news this noon is the end of the septa strike. The Transit Agency and its Union Workers announced an end to a five year deal this morning. Some busses could be back on the roads in time for the purpose of the evening rush. Annie mccormick is in center city with more on the deal that brought the commuter nightmare to an end finally. Hi, annie. Reporter hi, sarah, all septa services will be phased in today and tonight. The negotiations went so well that a power outage did not stop them. Both groups relocated and early this morning they came to an agreement and now 4700 Union Members are back to work. I feel like its christmas. Reporter septa riders rejoyced, we caught up with commuters on the broad street frankford line before they headed out this morning. Im heading up to
Pocono, flirting with 50 degrees, so not bad start to the day. But as we time things out for you, slow drive obviously, another wet morning drive for us for the second day straight, this afternoon, though, that rain will draw to a close. Much like yesterday, see the clouds break. Ends up with some Sunshine West to east with time. But also means under clearing sky, it will turn brisk, chilly, as temperatures can drop off little bit more readily. So your headlines are as such. Another wet morning commute. A quiet stretch though is in the cards for us ill tell were you it comes here and the warm up that companies it, good stuff down the pike. Can i not wait. Cannot wait. Two days of rain and thats all it takes for me oh, throw my hands up in the air, im over it, over it, talcony palmyra bridge back down, drivethru traffic looking good here, once traveling around, just as they should, just cracking into the 5 00 hour now, boulevard also looking good for those at home, in your really great
Thieves make off with stacks of cigarettes and you wont believe how many its costing a philadelphia business. We begin tonight though with honoring an icon g evening, im ukee washington. Im jessica dean. Ed snider was known first and for most as the moon brought the flyers to physical. Native of washington, d. C. He first came to the city in 1964 to become a part owner of the philadelphia eagles. Snider quickly became aware of philadelphias passion for sports. He spearheaded the effort to bring ice hockey to town and was successful in 1966. Snider created the spectrum and founded the sports and entertainment powerhouse spectacore. He had a hand in creating sports radio 610 wip and the Regional Cable Network prism. Snider endured a twoyear battle with Bladder Cancer and died today at the age of 83. He survived by his wife, six children and 15 grandchildren. The snider family issued a statement that reads in part our dad was loved for his big heart, generosity of spirit and dedication to
And the epitomy of fashion. A look back at the amazing live and Lasting Legacy of ed snider. We had the sunshine today but tracking another round of rain in the forecast. Ill let you know when commute will be impacted the most. And cartons carted away local thieves make off with stacks of cigarettes and you wont believe how many its costing a philadelphia business. We begin tonight though with honoring an icon g evening, im ukee washington. Im jessica dean. Ed snider was known first and for most as the moon brought the flyers to physical. Native of washington, d. C. He first came to the city in 1964 to become a part owner of the philadelphia eagles. Snider quickly became aware of philadelphias passion for sports. He spearheaded the effort to bring ice hockey to town and was successful in 1966. Snider created the spectrum and founded the sports and entertainment powerhouse spectacore. He had a hand in creating sports radio 610 wip and the Regional Cable Network prism. Snider endured a t