Up a 1 billiondollar deficit over the next handful of years i think we do better job having us here in the city of philadelphia then commonwealth taking responsibility. There is money there. Reporter mayor kenney this month announced plan that would bring about demise of the School Reform commission, and nine people would be appointed by him following a recommendation and approval process. A particular sore spot with the src has been the lack of transparency. We asked questions about how is the money spent . We never got that information. So that is why im glad, the s rc is being dissolved and that the marries taking over the Philadelphia School difficulties trick. Reporter so, once again all this will come to a vote at some point this evening and their agenda is very lengthy. In fact they are going point by point through how they legally accomplish this, and then they are going to hear from more than 50 speakers, members of the public, teachers and, of course, a lot of these people ar
But they are trying. In fact im told that a firefighter actually went in as far as he could before realizing his helmet would melt and he had to retreat. A raging five alarm fire still showing signs of hot spots. Has investigators still working more than 18 hours later to put it out and finder out what happened. Skyfox knew over the par clay friends nursing home in west chester. The scene of the fire that started before 11 00 last night. Investigators say it was fast moving putting 160 lives in danger. Thats the number of senior residents and staff combined. This evening were told the building is still too unsafe for emergency crews to get inside. But theyre doing their best to make sure everyone is accounted for. So far we know 27 people were treated at three area hospitals and 17 are still under care. The First Responders along with volunteers frankly, um, worked to evacuate help evacuate the residents and the Staff Members at the center. At this point we are style compiling lists an
Mental issues. Reporter now with authorities knowing only 133 made it out. We have four people unaccounted for. Were not expecting good news. Reporter agents with the bureau of alcohol, tobacco and firearms and explosives are combing through ruble still trying to fine those missing, bring their families some peace. People asked me, what can we do . What can we do for these four people not accounted for as their families are waiting for word, even right now. Say a prayer for them and their families. They are going for some of the toughest times you can possibly imagine. Reporter and now chopper three is live over the wreckage and ruble left behind by that fire, atf agents and others were only able to get full as zest today because of hot spots and structural issues. Authorities want to find exact origin of this fire today but we have seen, what looks like investigators being lowered into the ruble because they are focusing first on finding those four people, still unaccounted for. Comin
For the pennsylvania turnpike. A few changes are being made. We usually see packed roads. In an hour from now, turnpike crews will open off lanes open all lanes of the pennsylvania turnpike in both directions. That means no construction, no scheduled maintenance taking out a lane. This is all to accommodate heavy thanksgiving travel expected to start today and last through the sund sunday after thanksgiving. Over 3. 5 million cars and trucks are expected to use the turnpike for the holiday. Thats over 3. 5 million vehicles from the area. With all of the vehicles on the road, safe driving and not being distracted while behind the wheel, those are really important points. Coming up in our next half hour, we have tips that can help keep your family safe if you travel this holiday. Reporting live at the travel plaza in king of prussia, katy zachry, nbc10 news. Meantime, mothers against drunk driving is out to save lives during the holiday season. The Organization Began its one on for Safet
Boost temperatures. A mild one this afternoon. 55 degrees at noontime today. Well top out near 60 in philadelphia, new jersey. Upper 50s for delaware. Sunshine and winds kicking into the Lehigh Valley. From the 20s this morning into the 50s this afternoon. Ill break it down hour by hour and show you what to expect during the day today and look be at the sevenday forecast coming up. In gloucester county, crews just cleared an accident that shut down part of the black horse pike in washington township. The tractortrailer hit someone. Were still working to learn the victims condition. Heres first alert traffic reporter Jessica Boyington with the rest of the traffic for today. Jessica . Right. Ill touch on that accident that we talked about. With that registering as closed, theyre probably getting everything out of the way. Northbound moving through washington township. If you have to avoid the Atlantic City expressway, you might have a slowdown there getting by the scene. For the most par