Put my hand up and give i say take whatever whatever you can and thats it. Reporter that was one of the four armed robberies in West Philadelphia since october 23rd. Police have now leased Surveillance Video of the three other holdup as well. This was the first one. On the 23rdober at nets bar at 54th and master. In each case the two suspects enter Wearing Masks and gloves and brandishing guns. Taking all the cash and fleeing. The next case at this chain store october 29th at 56th and lancaster. They hit again on november the first at the jz tavern at 5500 girard. And then at the Community Mini market on georges lane election night. In one case the one bar at 54th and master they actually confront the manager who is actually armed himself has a permit to carry. They take his gun from him so these situations can get ugly real fastism total about 1,500 has been taken between the four heists. Real scary. I feel scared at that moment. Reporter i know youre hoping they catch him. Yes, i hope so they catch them. Reporter rick tonight police tell me they could use any tips they can get to help catch these pair as the holidays approach they want the pair behind bars before someone gets badly hurt or even killed. Live in West Philadelphia, im vernon odom channel6 action news. Vernon thank you. Officials at a Lehigh Valley high school have trying to put a stop to reported of racism name calling and harassment. Southern Lehigh High School has been the site of several such disturbances including swastikas carved into bathroom stalls and allegations of students giving hail hitler signs. Action News Reporter bob brooks spoke with neighbors who live near the high school and you can hear their reactions to the allegations tonight at 6 00. The university of pennsylvania says it is investigating an alleged racist incident on campus. According to the university a number of black freshman were add at the to a racist account. The account contained racist and violent messages and images. In a statement the University Says its taken every step possible to address source of the racist teal and the impact it has had on black students on campus. Philadelphia mayor jim kenney also called on the citys commission on human relations to investigate the reports. He said in a statement its heartbreaking to see this type of activity here in the birthplace of our democracy and the city of brotherly love post election protests continued for a third day today this Time Starting near the campus of Temple University. Demonstrators are demonstrations are expected to happen in 2000 hours near city hall and thats where gray hall joins us live tonight. Gray. Reporter well, monica, just a few hours ago about a hundred students from Temple University hit the streets of philadelphia. They say they are marching with a purpose. Protestors continued to hit the streets of philadelphia upset and disappointed about the countrys recent election results, this time the group was much smaller and spearhead by Temple University students. On social media we can talk but we can be ignored we can block. You cant unsee us. Were there. Marchers say this is their way of voicing their disapproval. They also say this is not so much an antitrump rally but a movement about unity. It is inspired by that, yes and the recent outbreaks of hate and we just really want to show that we all care for each other and that were all here united. This is important because a lot of people are affected by the hate going on in this country people that i care about and even if its not anybody you know there are people in this world that are being discriminated against. Its not fair. Reporter this marks day three as hundreds of antitrump protestors continue to voice their frustrations. Ill say all say they worry that trump will not unite but divide the country. We dont want to see any oppression on the basis of race religion of Sexual Orientation or sexual identity. Reporter by the numbers this most recent rally was much smaller but their message was just as big. They admit theres nothing they can do to change the results of this election butlection will not drown out their voices. This is important because were at a state in our country where the consciousness needs to rise up to love. We need to rise above fear. Theres a lot of fear right now. Reporter all rightback out live happening tonight at 7 oclock there will be another protest it happens right here in center city. That group is called protest trump in philly. Live in center city, gray hall channel6 action news. Rick monica. Thank you gray. Thanks gray. As for trumps transfer to the white house, Vice President elect mike pence will now head up trumps Transition Team. New Jersey Governor Chris Christie who was heading up the effort is now one of six vice chairs on that committee and well have more on trumps preparations for the oval Office Coming up at 5 30. Meanwhile president obama spent his morning at the Arlington National cemetery after laying a wreath at the too many of the tomb of the unknown soldier. Today president obama called for more help for those who have served in the armed forces. We have to keep solving problems like long wait times at the va, we have to keep cutting the disability claims backlog. We have to resist any effort to outsource and privatize the healthcare we owe americas sled veterans. Todays same in ceremony in virginia was one of many. An annual tradition in Delaware County. Medias annual parade is one of the biggest veterans day events in our area. It started at the 11 11 a. M. Local marching bands and communities groups took to the streets to honor the countys veterans and thank them for their service. A similar scene at the korean war memorial. Hundreds turned out this morning including mayor jim kenney to pay their respects to those who serve during that conflict. God bless america uso troop sang today. Congressman Brendan BoyleAirline Executives and Border Patrol officials also paid their respects. New jersey Lieutenant Governor kim guadagno honored veterans today at a ceremony in burlington county. She spoke to a crowd of hundreds at the bg Williams Doyle cemetery in wrightstown. In delaware a Community Group celebrated veterans day by dedicating a special chair outside of the va hospital on kirkwood highway in elsmere. The claire honors prisoners of war and those listed as missing in action. Turning to accuweather now the sunny weekend ahead for us in the Delaware Valley. Sky6 hd looking live at the walt whitman bridge as the sun has almost set. It will be a chilly breezy start to the weekend with winds picking up you can see them buffering the camera just a little bit. Meteorologist cecily tynan live outside with more on the forecast for us. Hi, cecily. Hi, monica. All in all it should be a beautiful weekend. We just have to get through tonight with gusty winds and very cold temperatures. Right now sustained winds out of the northwest 18 miles an hour in philadelphia and allentown, reading 15 miles an hour, Atlantic City airport 14. Weve had wind gusts earlier today more than 35 Miles Per Hour and with those winds out of the northwest that will pull down some cool air. Right now its not that bad yet. 57 degrees in philadelphia. In cape may 59 but the poconos already dropping down to 38 degrees and temperatures will really be tumbling tonight. Satellite6 along with action radar showing a cold front swept through with very little fanfare, just a few clouds but really kicking up the winds and behind that front, temperatures really falling quickly. So bundle up if youre heading to any friday night football games. It will be windy and cool. Kickoff temperature 47 in the Fourth Quarter about 41 degrees but wind chills will be in the 30s and where the growing season has not yet end the we have frost advisories in effect. Ill let you know how low temps drop tonight and details on the rest of the weekend in the full accuweather forecast. Rick and monica. Cecily see you in a little bit. Time for our action news traffic report friday night. Lets go matt pelman live in the action News Traffic Center. Were thinking red white and blue on this veterans day 2016. Seeing some red brake lights on the blue route southbound but a whole lot of white headlight coming northern northbound from villanova through this point at norristown up to the pennsylvania turnpike. Its a slow crawl and thats because the turnpike eastbound is parked this evening from valley forge out to approaching fort washington, thats where we still have a crash taking out the right lane. Single digit speeds in that stretch near norristown just 5 Miles Per Hour and theres also a westbound gaper delay so a mess on the turnpike spilling down onto the blue route which is also spilling onto the schuylkill expressway. Getting into norristown is tough on 202 right now because northbound at the danne hower bridge theres a crash and airy street is closed in norristown because of that fire location main street an alternate. Big backups on the northbound roosevelt boulevard extension coming off the schuylkill past wissahickon but that disabled vehicle there is now on the shoulder. Well check it again rick and monica coming up in the next half hour. Sounds good. Thank you sir. Much more ahead on action news tonight at 5 00 the letter turned art installation in philadelphia that is aiming to help heal the community after this years divisive elections. Coming up in health check tonight a fitness friday packed with patriotism how an army veteran is getting everyday people in military grade shape when action news comes right back. Remember when christmas was magical . Lets get back there. Celebrate the arrival of santa at Bass Pro Shops this saturday and the unveiling of santas wonderland. Time passes. Hold on to christmas. He gets a lot of compliments. He wears his army hat, walks around with his army shirt looking all nice. And then people just say thank you for serving our country and im like, thats my dad. Male vo no one deserves a warmer welcome home. Thats why were hiring 10,000 members of the military community by the end of 2017. Im very proud of him. Male vo comcast. One year since the deadly terrorist attack in paris france. Survivors are still trying to recover. More than 1700 people have been officially recognized as victims of the attacks that unfolded on november 13th 2015. Gunmen targeted cafes the National Stadium and the bataclan killing 130 people. According to frances government many of those survivors are still receiving psychological treatment. I will always have to live with this horrible souvenir. You cannot make them safe but you can learn to live with them. France plans to hold several commemoration ceremonies on sunday. Stocks ended the week on major high. All three major indices posted their best weekly gains of 2016 today. [cheers and applause] the dow jones continued to edge up to its record high finishing in the green again at the closing much this week marks the dows best since 2011. The dow closed up almost 40 points the nasdaq gained 28 the s p 500 down three. Powerful new Exhibit Opening this weekend at the Philadelphia Philadelphia Museum of art. Hopes to inspire an essay worthy of a 10,000 grand prize. The action cam was given a first look at this covering letter by artist Jitish Kallat an immersive experience set to a letter that was actually written by Mahatma Gandhi to hitler. In the letter gandhi makes a plea for hitler not to start world war ii. He even refers to him as a friend. The tone of the letter inspired an essay contest for teenagers. Theyre urge to explore the currents methods of communication. Consider people with whom we have opposing views as potential friends to have empathy to understand. That is the new cycle of conversation we want to start especially post election probably the most divisive election in modern times if not history. 6abc. Com and 6abc an. The prize for the winner is a 10,000 scholarship. This covering letter will be on display through march fifth. 6abc is a proud media partner of the exhibit and the essay contest. Coming up tonight on action news at 11 00 troubleshooter nydia han is hot on the trail of a local business owner. Customers complain he took their money but failed to do the job and heres a preview of nydias special report. Youre talking to us because you wants to make sure this doesnt happen to other people. Yes absolutely. Find out what this consumer says happened to her and others and get ready this troubleshooters has a few unexpected twists t. Plus when we track down the own are accused of ring people off. My name is nydia han im with channel6 action news want to ask you some questions abouts your business. The action news troubleshooters tonight on channel6 action news at 11 00. Breaking news from southWest Philadelphia. Chopper6 over this crime scene or Police Investigating as a possible crime scene where a pedestrian has been hospitalized with serious injuries after being hit by a septa trolly in southWest Philadelphia on island avenue and lindbergh boulevard. Police say the pedestrian was hit by a trolly heading to center city. The victim was taken to the penn Presbyterian Hospital nearby for nonlifethreatening injuries. About five people on the trolly were also taken to the hospital for observation. Police are investigating trying to determine exactly what happened here and well of course monitor the situation keep you posted as more information becomes available to us. Health check tonight. Its fitness friday. In honor of veterans day a local army vet a personal trainer is celebrate weighing special workout. Ali gorman tried it out and she joins us at the action news big board with that story. How was it ali. I was having flashbacks to my time in the military with this workout. Erica wester served eight years in the army. She says it molded her into the person she is today and it also shaped how she helps others to get fit. After each completed round. Its a workout packed with patriotism. Run by veteran Erica Webster the owner of did you have fitness in king of prussia. D eight years active duty in the army she joined right out of high school. September 11th happened when i was a sophomore and the the emotion and feeling that i felt at that moment i just knew that it was something that i needed to do to serve my country. Keep those elbows back if you can. Now she incorporates military training into her fitness program. This themed workout includes a grueling 19 minute 182nd circuit 11 reps of each exercise. In honor of the first veterans day called Armistice Day 11 11 1918. After iron mike you have chain breakers. Many of the moves come straight from the armed forces. Things like army crawlers bringing your knees to your elbows its like youre low crawling on the ground under enemy combat fire. Webster also stresses discipline focusing on form. Its not quantity its quality of the workout you really feel that because its a good sore and if youre sore, then you did it right. And if youre a regular at duff fitness just like in the military every 90 days youll do a physical readiness test. This way they can gauge how theyre doing. In todays class many say they pushed themselves harder in honor of all who have served and leave feeling stronger. When i got here this morning i felt very tired had no energy. Now i feel like icon we are the world. Webster is also leading a free workout tonight with philly Team Red White and blue. Its a wod with warriors giving civilians the opportunity to sweat with a vet. Its tonight at 6 30 at the top of the front of the Art Museum Steps and action news will be back right after the break. Fios is not cable. Were wired differently. That means incredibly fast 150 meg internet for the holidays. So in the 3. 7 seconds it takes gary watson to beat the local sled jump record fly, gary, fly. His friend can download 13 versions of the perfect song. His sister can live stream it. While his mom downloads how to set a dislocated shoulder. Get 150 meg internet tv and phone for just 79. 99 per month online for the first year. Cable cant offer that. Only fios can. Beginning to look like a winter want land. Rothman ice rink officially opened for skating today thanks to some help from our meteorologist karen rogers. 6abc is a proud media sponsors of the link and the dillworth park winter garden. Got to dust off my ice skates. I would pay to watch you. Thats a sight to behold. Time for accuweather at the action news big board. You would watch that wouldnt you cecily. You can make a lot of money and we would air it on action news. Stay tuned on that one. A perfect night to be out and about. You just have to bundle up because its cold, its windy. Right now we are live on sky6 taking a look, cape may and you can see not much cloud cover at all. The sun has now set and now temperatures are really going to be dropping. Currently in philadelphia 57 degrees. Allentown 50. Cape may 59. Wilmington 58. But weve got those winds out of the northwest so thats what will be pulling down that cold air and right now the winds sustained 18 miles in philadelphia makes it fee