Philadelphia was 94 degrees. 96 in allentown as well as reading, 92 in wilmington and zeal aisle city even at the shore did break 90 degrees. This was the highest heat index this afternoon. The peak of the day it was 102 in allentown, 100 in philadelphia, over the Century PointTrenton Dover even Sea Isle City beach haven hit 90 for their combination of air temperature and humidity. And theres no relief in sight. These are air temperatures. Saturday, sunday, monday mid to upper 90s. Monday that will be the peak of the heat and humidity when the dnc begins and a record High Temperature and doesnt fall much as we get into tuesday and wednesday with highs at 95 degrees. So, some of these numbers that were going to be feeling moving forward, we havent seen from three to four years ago. That 99 was back in 2012 was the last time so its been awhile weve had consecutive days if not temperatures this hot. Well talk more about the numbers and let you know if theres any relief coming up monica with that sevenday forecast. All right. Thank you adam. The balloons have fallen signaling the end of the Republican National convention in cleveland, ohio. Now the focus shifts to philadelphia and the democratic National Convention at our Wells Fargo Center. You are looking live from our dnc camera inside the arena. This is where Hillary Clinton will make history when she accepts the democratic nomination for president. Action news anchor brian taff is there right now and tonight brian the impressive stage for this event was unveiled today. Looks beautiful. Certainly does monica. You could call this the calm before the storm if this convention doesnt begin until next week but frankly the word calm doesnt quite capture the vibe here. This building is a s abuzz with last minute preps to make sure no detail goes unchecked and theres still quite a few of those to shore up. This morning as you mentioned they took the wraps off the centerpiece of next weeks big show. The action cam was there as Convention Planners officially unveiled the stage from which Hillary Clinton will accept her partys nomination next week and its not just the Democratic Party thats getting featured prominently upon that stage but the city of philadelphia itself. There is no better city, no better backdrop to showcase our partys values than the birthplace of american democracy. Lower is going to be made. Were going to nominate the first major woman candidate in the Democratic Party and shes going win in november and were going to shatter that Glass Ceiling forever. Clinton has a big job to do next week. She comes into this convention with sky high negatives and polls that show her neck and neck with donald trump so yes a big job. Lots of attention will be focused on whats happening outside this being next week. Lets go live to chad pradelli at fdr park. Considering all the recent attacks around the world including there one unfolding in germany tonight delegates and demonstrators should rightly expect heightened security. Reporter yeah, even before the attack in germany security was heightened. Thats just the world in which we live. Thats the reality. Behind me you can see some of the Law Enforcement and Security Apparatus in place. There is the Philadelphia Fire DepartmentEmergency Medical Services special Response Team truck. Over here you have a first aid tent. That is air conditioned. There is some cots inside. Im told by the city there will be misting stations as well as plenty of water for protestors as thousands are expected to show up here at fdr park also called protest park. Law enforcement are putting on a full court press to secure the dnc. Erecting fencing even thinking like an attacker. Theyre running red team analysis. Theyve been doing that for the last year. Were going to get some people to try and think in the mode of a disrupter or attacker what would an attacker want to do at the convention how do we defend against that. Reporter former under secretary for Homeland Security and current Security ConsultantJack Dee Marcio says 100 Law Enforcement agencies are involved. His concern is not protestors but, rather. The lone wolf, the individual there wants to make a statement who completely goes below the radar screen. Reporter police in philadelphia will not be in riot gear but normal attire. Protests are planned throughout the city many here at fdr park. The rnc in cleveland had few problems with protestors. And city officials expect the same here in philadelphia. The First Amendment is the First Amendment cause it was the most important amendment for them because it came first and this is the city that celebrates that and we are going to keep everybody safe, everybody happy and well have a good time. Reporter police tell me they had some officers in cleveland for the rnc keeping an eye on security preparations there but as you are aware, philadelphia is accustomed to securing a big event like the papal visit and of course the rnc in 2000. Live in south philadelphia, chad pradelli, channel6 action news. All right, chad. Well tested and well prepared chad. Thanks very much. Were still waiting to hear who will take the stage in this arena as Hillary Clintons running mate. Lots of speculation. That announcement could come today. So far nothing. Action newss vernon odom on vp watch tonight. Vern, whats the latest. Reporter good evening brian. At this moment Hillary Clinton is on stage making a Campaign Appearance in the state of florida. Shes been there all day. And she has said nothing about her vp choice. We have been waiting all day and still no word only guessing and speculating and trying to read some tea leaves. Former Iowa Governor tom vilsack lab on Hillary Clintons list of possible running plates for awhile now. So too housing secretary july row castro and new jersey senator cory booker and progressive darling senator Elizabeth Warren of massachusetts but the name generating the most buzz on the grapevine is virginia senator tim kaine the former governor who wont excite a lot of democrats but will do no harm to the top of the ticket. Kaine offers Hillary Clinton an opportunity to increase her small lead in virginia. He is a fluent spanish speaker so that allows her to run with somebody who can speak in spanish to latino voters who may prove to be very important in this election. The thoughts of democrats we randomly found today in olde city. I prefer she have somebody great for a running mate. Because somebody got to take down these republicans that are about to dismantle a lot of things that are going down. I dont think it will be a woman. And i think it might be a minority. That would be kind of interesting. That would be actually really kind of cool. Preferably if shes going pick a male i would rather see her pick castro because i think it would be good demographically as well as from the standpoint of the minority side. I think it would be even more appropriate than some of the others that shes looking at. Reporter still no word from the clinton campaign. Theyve been incredibly disciplined today about not leaking out specifically who her choice as a running mate will be. Again, shes live in florida at this hour making a Campaign Appearance. A lot of waiting and spectaculaspeculatingfor the me. Dark horse candidates as well. Well wait and see. Come sunday hotels in philadelphia expect to be at 95 percent capacity. Those with bookings have paid a pretty penny but those still looking can expect to pay an even heavier pike. Jeanette reyes live outside the logan hotel in center city thats one of the places lang ago no vacancy sign this weekend. Reporter the logan will be all booked up next week. Its good news for them. The dnc coming to town means big profit for local businesses hotels will be a hot commodity which is a winwin for mostly everyone. Tourists however are finding themselves priced out. It was supposed to be two days long here. We wanted to visit the area. But it was too much. Reporter its not often you hear that a trip to the birthplace of america is simply too expensive. Who came up with the idea. I think its her. It was a bad idea. Reporter unfortunately for miriam and her boyfriend, they chose one of the pricest weeks for a last minute visit from montreal canada. Were not staying because of the price. Reporter thousands of delegates alternates and their guests will be staying at 57 Philadelphia Hotels for the democratic National Convention. All but a few center city hotels are either near capacity or sold out. Each individual hotel will set their rates based on supply and demand just like any commodity. Reporter at night at a hotel say next tuesday will cost you at the very least 30 percent more than when there is no convention in town. Thats way too much, way too much. If you compare philadelphia to other cities in the northeast such as boston, new york, washington, if the convention were to take place in any of those cities you would definitely see much higher rates than you see for philadelphia. Reporter if youre using the papal visit as a guide for what rates to expect dont bother. Rates actually dipped because so many close to stay away altogether. Lower demand, lower rates. There really isnt any comparison other than the fact that theyre both blockbuster events. Reporter for this young spontaneous couple it means going back home early and back to the drawing board. Well come back another time like with a plan. Reporter and you know there are a handful of exceptions to this hotel rate increase. Im told that there are several hotels that had last minute im talking today cancellations party cancellations and they took a big hit so they have quite a few vacancies and as a result their rates are a little cheaper. Reporting live in center city, jeanette reyes, channel6 action news. Brian. All right, jeanette some last minute deals yet to be had. Thank you kindly. So many story lines set to unfold from this building over the next several days. And just like our team the in cleveland, the Action News Team standing by and poised to bring all of them to you from this very position. Looking forward to it. For now, live at the Wells Fargo Center brian taff channel6 action news. Monica. Thank you brian. Well be down there see you in a bit in a few day. Were also covering the convention for you from all angles at 6abc. Com dnc. There you can find lilt evident updates from the Wells Fargo Center and around the region. Well also have Live Streaming coverage every night with the Action News Team plus you can find the information you need to know including local road closures and restrictions. Today donald trump says his party is more unified after the Republican National convention. The gop nominee and his Vice President ial running mate mike pence thanked organizers and volunteers today. Trump called the convention one of the most love filled conventions in history. The 75 minute Convention Speech in cleveland last night and you can read more about that plus do a fact check on what he said at 6abc. Com. Coming up on action news tonight, pain at the pump. A new agreement could push that 23cent gas tax through on new jersey drivers. And are you ready for some football . The eagles get set to open Training Camp. Adam. 90s are back stretching from the midatlantic but into new england with heat indices in the upper 90s for many and well go above 100 for many days. Well talk about those numbers in accuweather. Those stories and more when action news continues tonight. Community of kensington gathered together to remember a woman found dead last weekend. The body of 35yearold ricky morgan was found naked covered in blood along the 2400 block of jasper street. She appeared to have had blunt force done to her face and torso. Community members who knew her are asking for peace. Gas will cost 23 cents more a gallon in new jersey if a deal reached by democratic lawmakers goes into effect. Leaders in the state senate and assembly say they have agreed on a compromise to fund the state transportation projects. While the gas tax will go up, the plan includes some other tax breaks including a tax credit for veterans retirees and the working poor. The plan will eliminate new jerseys estate tax. Governor Chris Christie says he has not received the specifics yet. We want to introduce you to this special lady maria suarez celebrating her 104th birthday at a. Family and friends gathered to honor her in Millville Cumberland county. She was treated to a performance by the king even getting to dance with him. Happy birthday dear. Eagles report to Training Camp this weekend. Tempers will be flaring and there will be fights. Thats what eagles tackle lane johnson says he he expects when the eagles open up Training Camp next week. Jaime apody has more with a guy who will be fighting with johnson in the trenches. Reporter feverishly getting things ready in south philadelphia but the same day the democratic National Convention takes over broad and pattison so too will eagles Training Camp. Pretty surreal. Excited to get started. Reporter Brandon Brooks hasnt left the buildingly he and a core group of players that incrude include Malcolm Jenkins busy lifting weights to get ready. This will be brooks first Training Camp as an eagle but also everyones first camp under doug pederson. It is going to be tough. It is going to drain you. Reporter brakes says camp isnt exactly fun for the guys but a Necessary Evil to prepare for a tough nfl year heading into a season where nobody knows what to expect he and his teammates set the bar high. Potential for great things. Win it all sometime down road and the thing is theres so many good players on this team and, you know, outside of this building sometimes a lot of people dont understand or dont see i guess what we see every day. I have been around a long time and im always biased. I always think were going to do well. Usually when the media and the Sports Writers are writing us off we tend to have our best seasons. Hopefully thats the case this time isnt were all in this together. We got to go out here win the division and win every game. In south philadelphia jaime apody channel6 action news. All right. Jamie. Eagles rookie quarterback carson wentz among the rookies outfield field for the first time monday morning. He should have no issue learning the playbook. Went named the ncaa academic all america of the year. He had a 4. 0 grade point average at north dakota state. Getting out of dodge for the next 10 games may not be the worst thing in the world for the phillies who open up a series in pittsburgh tonight. Phils are the worst hitting team in baseball at home. Phillies short stop Freddy Galvis says on the road they click at home they try to do too much. Hopefully this trip gets them into the swing of things. Since the allstar break they have lost five of seven and over this span theyre averaging less than two and a half runs per game. Its a constant issue that we have to improve upon. If we you know, if we improved our hitting we would have won more games. It boils down getting hits and scoring runs. Were not doing that. Darryl dawkins made breaking back boards famous so how about this high school kid. Isaiah stokes a basketball star in tennessee shatters the glass during an aau event. Stokes among the top recruits in the country perhaps Temple Villanova saint joes should get in on this kid. There you go. Unless they dont want to have to pay for those baskets. Much more action news coming your way when we come back with adam. Theres one place where americas pastime is preserved for all time. And thats not the only thing you can only find in new york state. Discover something one of a kind in new york. New york. Its all here. Its only here. Plan your Summer Vacation at iloveny. Com could have some very serious weather issues coming up. Yes, especially with the heat and humidity, cumulative days we have Going Forward will wear people down. As we take a look at storm tracker6 live double scan, no cooling showers or downpours around. North of the poconos maybe one can try to squeak into the poconos or Lehigh Valley this evening but 99. 9 percent of us should stay drive as we look at the highlights or low lights you might say if you dont like the heat and humidity saturday between about noon and 4 oclock the heat index will be above 100 peaking at 102 between 2