Clouds blowing through at times. 56 degrees at 7 00, in the low 60s at 10 00, and then middle 60s by 1 00 this afternoon. Well stay in the 60s today. Something that hasnt happened in days. Neighborhood by neighborhood forecast when im back in ten minutes. Jessica boyington has first alert traffic. And bill, were checking out live on 95 right now. Right around girard avenue, moving along nicely these are typically the spots that jam up first. Were dealing with the 13minute drive time. Theres average speeds, about 62 Miles Per Hour you can see the south bound lanes moving fine with no problem. As for construction in new jersey, watch for the 42 freeway southbound between 295 and creek road. Well have three lanes closed. At least up to three lanes closed with stoppages, thats going to be scheduled out there until about 6 00 a. M. Another 45 minutes or so. A heads up later this evening if youre heading out the door, and around the stadium there will be a flyers game so you can see extra vo
Reporter chuck, ramsey in his eighth year as Police Commissioner announced he will be stepping down in early january. He tells us this decision was entirely personal, not political, related to the upcoming election for the mayor this coming november. He was flanked by the mayor and a number of other city officials who credited him with the historic drop in the citys crime rate over the past eight years. Now, ramsey has worked in Law Enforcement for 47 years with stops in chicago and washington. During his tenure here in philadelphia. Officials say the homicide rate dropped by more than 30 . Ramsey was also a key figure in getting the department of justice to issue reforms on the citys police department. But his time here was not without heart break. Eight Police Officers were killed in the line of duty, and today the commissioner had a message for their families. Thank the families of the officers that weve lost in the line of duty since ive been here. Eight families. Eight families. T
Courtroom. I still pick up the phone to talk with him. Reporter the 67yearold was killed in april 25. Prosecutors say poska stabbed coin to steal her lottery tickets to buy heroin with cashing them in. Barbara coins son found her minutes later. She had enough sense to get enough of his dna under her fingernails so he could never hurt another family again. Reporter poskas lawyer told a judge the 40yearold was addicted to heroin after being prescribed opiates after an injury. Im more worried that there will be more timothys out there who will be addicted to heroin and be willing to steal peoples money. If you would have just asked her, she would have helped you. Reporter but whatever motivated poska to kill doesnt matter to barbara coins family. Society. He is far too dangerous to everyone. He. And that was 7s Jennifer Egan reporting here. New here at 4 30, a Boston Police detective appeared in court today charged with open and gross lewdness, according to the eagle Tribune Newspaper 45y
The coast guard searched the area but only found a life ring from the missing vessel. Now the families of the victims want justice. Saying the ship should have never left port. The lawyer representing the families spoke today. These are some greedy people. And as a result, you have innocent men and women who should be going about their business, on their job, with their families, with their kids, their parents, whatever the case may be. They are six feet under. Somebody has to pay. Jadiann four of the victims were from maine. Including the captain. 28 of the men and women were american. We will continue to follow this breaking story. Im Cheryl Fiandaca, 7 news. Jadiann turning now to the patriots and one of the biggest games of the season. Tom brady speaking out days before the pats go head to head with the colts. For the First Time Since the afc championship game that sparked a dramatic deflategate drama. Td 12 taking to the podium, before the big matchup. Dan hausle has more on what