hi, jane. >> is that a response, how people feel about frank rizzo? >> i would imagine that's why it was put right next to frank rizzo. >> elizabeth welling ton of philly.com wrote article saying if this is supposed to be the response, she does not a grow with it at all. >> i mean, all power to the people was a slogan from the black panthers. frank rizzo, you know how he dealt with, that stripped them naked put them up against the wall. >> the towering statue the pick 8 feet tall, off to the back, off to the side. >> conversation starter. let us know what you think. >> okay. >> i can't think this hard at 6:08. >> well, we are going to, we will be talking about it all morning, probably being talked about all day, next couple of days. 08:00. funeral will be held today for the man shot to death in front every his two year old daughter in spring garden, 38 year old girard was shot thursday during robbery near his home. police say he was gunned down by 16 year old marvin roberts. >> his 21 year old brother has also been charged. he's being head in ne new j

i believe that it is here because of the frank rizzo statue. i mean, frank rizzo, from what i saw, when i was younger, he was a racist. >> certainly everyone has their own opinion about this program there is installment specifically that is relates to its placement near rizzo. the artist and several other artists will be in the city on saturday to speak about their artwork and to answer questions from the public, that will happen, at 1:00 p.m., city hall, and before that happens, mike and alex, on friday, it is the end of the call to action event for people to smith about the frank rizzo statue, they'll then make their decisions, the art commission, and likely tell just october what the fate of frank rizzo will be. >> well, there is a decision that is going to make, well, nobody will be happy. well, some people will be happy. can't make everybody happy. thank god i'm not on a commission, that has to decide that. >> for sure. >> so, like we were mentioning, trying to create a considering. well, here is some of it. >> good morning, alex. she says

the pick is steps away from former mayor frank rizzo and his statue caused some waves in philadelphia few weeks back, in fact, our cameras were rolling as someone was vandalizing that statue. now the artist says his work of art, highlight the lack of commemorative statues that address equal justice, belonging there is pick is not the only temporary statue you'll see pop up all over the city it is part of the mural arts monument lab project which aims to ask the question: what is a appropriate monument for the city of philadelphia? so again, this one here, right at city hall, and usually actually since that vandalize vandalized, sands liz agents happened over at the frank rizzo statue, but you can see there are some gates surrounding the afro pick, hopefully, they think this will keep anything bad from happening here, karen, thomas? >> direct question with many responses, lauren, thank you. 4:08, residents from the caribbean and right here in the united states, southern states, picking up the pieces in the aftermath of irma, and it is clearly that a lot of the resident will have tough

rizzo. we'll tell you who put that sculpture there and why. >>> sampling a taste at the jersey shore, hot dog taste to temple your taste buds that's live from the shore. live outside looking at the center city temple university camera. chris sowers is tracking the exclusive accuweather seven-day forecast, hurricane jose is out there, what's it going to do to us? he's tracking. you're watching "action news" saturday at 5:00 a.m. >> homeowners in colorado are on edge as a fast-moving wildfire burns close to their homes. preevacuation order was lifted overnight for people living in highland ranch. it has burned over 46 acres. it's not clear what caused the fire, but dry conditions are helping to fuel the flames. >>> 5:42, saturday morning. so glad you stayed with us, chris sowers on deck tracking the weather, and watching hurricane jose. i'm being dramatic. >> reporter: it doesn't appear it's going to be too dramatic, but you have to watch these things because they could have a mind of their ow

former philadelphia mayor frank rizzo in center city. you have about a half hour to tell the city what you think should be done with the statue. there have been renewed calls to remove it. >> some believe frank rizzo was racist and treated the black community unfairly during his time as police commissioner and mayor. >> nbc 10's ahn dre' cline-thomas. >> reporter: folks have up to 5:00 p.m. to weigh in. already they received 3200 responses. >> in the shadow of the frank rizzo statue. >> signing a petition to have the frank rizzo statue removed. >> reporter: he collects signatures. he doesn't do this often. what the statue represents to him strikes a cord. >> the statue can be anywhere, but why in a public place where it's offensive to a lot of people. >> reporter: in the last month renewed calls for the removal of the statue sparked protests, even led to vandalism. >> i signed a petition to keep the statue here, because, like i say, when i was a kid he was the mayor here, best mayor the city ever had. >> reporter: the city established an

right over there you can see the frank rizzo statue. that has been the center of controversy around here for weeks. people calling for that to come down. in talking to one woman this afternoon, she wants the black fist to be taken down right away. >> that is not representation of everyone. it's a black power sign. that's exactly what it is. >> reporter: if the goal was to ignite conversation, it certainly worked. >> it's not a -- it's not for everybody. >> >> reporter: do you think it should be taken down? >> yes. >> reporter: some would say it's inclusive. >> it's not. why didn't they paint it green, red or multi-color? why is it black? why is it a fist. >> reporter: this woman calling it a disgrace. it's stationed 50 feet away from the controversial statue of fomer philadelphia mayor frank rizzo. demonstrators have demanded that monument be taken down. some believing he was racist. others say he was great for the city. >> is it a tribute or an insult. that's my point. is it a tribute or an insult. >> exactly. thank you. >> there was a

it's about 50 feet away from the statue of former philadelphia mayor frank rizzo. and there is now all sorts of controversy surrounding this work of art. the description says it's a fist for all people. >> it's not. it's black. so that's what it is. it's black power. >> reporter: some believe it's in direct response to the rizzo statue, after weeks of demonstrations calling for it to be taken down. nbc10 talked with the artist this afternoon, reiterating this location had nothing to do with rizzo. he made this decision more than a year ago with mural arts philadelphia. >> reporter: would you ever take that down if people were upset about that piece of art? >> we surely would enter into a conversation, but i hope that people would come on saturday and hear from the artist. >> reporter: the artist told us he understands why it is stirring up all sorts of emotions given the times we live in now. he wanted to celebrate an element of black culture, not exclude anyone. some of those stopping and taking photos today are on his side. >> this is a race sensitive country. wh

so, there is a new installation right near the controversial frank rizzo statue, lauren johnson here to explain all of the details. lauren? >> hey, karen, so yes, here at the thomas payne plaza, you know where we are, right across from city hall, the rizzo statue right here behind me, outstretched arm, recently resulted in outrage in our city, so much so, there are some talks to take it down, while that discussion and decision is playing out, new sculpture has popped up, just a few feet away. the statue titled all power to all people, 8 feet tall, 800 pounds, pick with a handle that showcases a black fist, a symbol of black power movement, of the 60s and 70s, that's also the time period former mayor rizzo served as mayor in philadelphia. his tenure has come into question, as of late, and sparked local debate about whether a monument in his honor should remain here at the plaza, few years back, cabbing last rolls, while all of that has been playing out, the mural arts program already had plans to do this monument lab, which is an effort to spark conversations and dialogue about the im

and today is the date to submit ideas on the frank rizzo statue. they can offer them until today at 5:00 p.m. critics say the statue represents racist police tactics in philadelphia. a final decision will following a public hearing. >>> get ready to lace up your shoes, the philadelphia eagles announced a new fundraising event for the newly established eagles autism incorporated. cheerleaders and players and even swoop are expected to go to the linc walk on september 19th. it goes to autism research and programs at recognized institutionsples childrens hospitals and thomas jefferson university and jefferson health. >> we called this event a challenge quite purposefully, it's a physical challenge and one that is fun and family friendly and also a fundraising challenge and offers us all a chance to pull together for a cause that effects so many people. >> eagles experiences will be offered to participants that hit milestone fundraising markers. and if you can't make it to the event. the organization is offering virtual participation and you can regist

rizzo who is tough on crime policies in the city where. to the jailing of over thirty thousand men of color so then they tried to balance that out with a giant black power afro next to it you can see just how close it is to that frank rizzo statue probably about fifty feet or so that statue of course has been the center of controversy people demanding that it come down all right let's go back how did the achieve such huge prison decrease such an obviously most of the jail population was pretrial and couldn't afford the bail so they got rid of the bail for some expedited the process of case review to five days so the population dropped but they shouldn't get rid of bail it may be arcane and keep the poor in jail but it's only twenty. it was nearly as a standoff between a philly cheese steak and your intestines. you can't you fellows of the people in jail for tradition yes why would you visit philadelphia to see a broken bell no you go to get things done yeager watch the eagles lose on a missed field goal my great grandma could have made. bu

rizzo statue probably about fifty feet or so that statue of course has been the center of controversy people demanding that it come down all right let's go back how did they achieve such huge prison decrease such an obviously most of the jail population was pretrial and couldn't afford the bail so they got rid of the bail for some expedited the process of case review to five days so the population dropped but they shouldn't get rid of bail it may be arcane and keep the poor in jail but it's only trying to show. it is really as a standoff between a philly cheese steak and your intestines. you can't you fellows of the people in jail for tradition yes please why would you visit philadelphia to see a broken bell no you go. stern yeager watched the eagles lose on a missed field goal my great grandma could've made. it isn't chili dogs lose of play with the non who was also stupid enough to support the eagles then after all that you finally get taken down to the makeshift court room and jail they set up inside the basement of the stadium where. prison is part of a family tradition sadly it m

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rizzo who was tough on crime policies in the city went to the jailing of over thirty thousand men of color so then they tried to balance that out with the giant black power after next to it you can see just how close it is to that frank rizzo statue probably about fifty feet or so that statue of course has been the center of controversy people demanding that it come down all right let's go back how did they achieve such huge prison decrease such an obviously most of the jail population was pretrial and couldn't afford the bail so they got rid of the bail for some expedited the process of case review to five days so the population dropped but they shouldn't get rid of bail it may be arcane and keep the poor in jail but it's only twenty. it's is nearly as a standoff between a philly cheese steak and your intestines. you can't you fellows of the people in jail for tradition yes why would you visit philadelphia to see a broken bell no you go to get things done yeager watch the eagles lose on a missed field goal my great grandma could have made. a promise and chili dogs. play with the non

your last chance to smith suggestions on the future of the frank rizzo statue. >> back up, we want our freedom. >> could someone bring out for my mug, please? >> is there anything else i can get you? >> oh, there it is. >> that was nick jonas, debuts as the new intern on the late late show with james cord on, i guess do you have start somewhere. >> yes, we could use a little help up here on the desk, some coffee? >> oh, can you imagine in people brought us food and beverages? we're self-sufficient. >> katie, what can we get you? >> oh, you know, i can go for a coffee and a massage, too. sounds like it is right up my alley. yes, hey, nick jonas can come hang out with us any time he wants. >> we'll call him. >> so, as we pitch here to the weather, what we find out here , very summer like conditions. you may see spotty shower along the way. it will feel little humid. certainly feels a tad muggy, nothing owe press i have, just noticeable, all-in-all today looks like pretty good day. despite the fact we're still tracking the renmant moisture from irma, your storm scan3 view overhead is very

rizzo who is tough on crime policy. and the city went to the jailing of over thirty thousand men of color so then they tried to balance that out with a giant black power afro next to it you can see just how close it is to that frank rizzo statue probably about fifty feet or so that statue of course has been the center of controversy people demanding that it come down all right let's go back how did they achieve such huge prison decrease such an obviously most of the jail population was pretrial and couldn't afford the bail so they got rid of the bail for som expedited the process of case review to five days so the population dropped but they shouldn't get rid of bail it may be arcane and keep the poor in jail but it's only trying to show. it was really as a standoff between a philly cheese steak and your intestines. you can't you fellows of the people in jail for tradition yes why would you visit philadelphia to see a broken bell no you go to get things done yeager watch the eagles lose on a missed field goal my great g

rizzo statue probably about fifty feet or so that statue of course has been the center of controversy people demanding that it come down all right let's go back how did they achieve such huge prison decrease such an obviously most of the jail population was pretrial and couldn't afford the bail so they got rid of the bail for some expedited the process of case review to five days so the population dropped but they shouldn't get rid of bail it may be arcane and keep the poor in jail but it's really trying to show. its is really as a standoff between a philly cheese steak and your intestines. you can't you fellows of the people in jail for tradition yes why would you visit philadelphia to see a broken bell no you go to get things done yeager watch the eagles lose on a missed field goal my great grandma could have made. bomb isn't chili dogs lose a fist fight with the nun who was also stupid enough to support the eagles then after all that you finally get taken down to the makeshift court room and jail they set up inside the basement of the stadium. prison is part of a family tradition s

time is running out for residents to smith suggestions on the frank rizzo statue. >> and the youth football teams battle with the township tens. the newcomb ends that have many people fired up. meisha? >> and we are starting to see some problem spots out on this friday morning, accidents on route 30 bypass -- i95 south, milford township. all of the updates coming up. first a quick break. stay right where you are. >> from the cbs broadcast center in philadelphia. this is cbs-3 eye within news. >> good morning, i'm jim donovan. >> i'm jan carabeo, rahel solomon is off today. it is 6:30, here's what you need to do to start your day in the morning minute. today is friday, september 16th. >> off initials london say explosion on subway train, was terrorism. >> at the moment, injuries we're hearing, singed hair. >> today is friday, september 15th. >> north korea has done it again, launching another missile over japan. >> prompting an emergency un security council meeting. >> a knock at the door, ends with gunfire, and two women shot in kingsessing overnight. >> fortunately, though, a three year ol

it had to cross the artist minds when he saw frank rizzo statue. his grandfather was a philadelphia police officer. >> that's correct. >> and his other grandfather was a member of the black panthers. >> that's right. >> and we'll have to talk with artists, i know 1:00 p.m. saturday, courtyard, city hall. do you think because it seems like some people are saying is this supposed to be a response, or a view from african-americans? do you think he intends that to be the response from african-americans? >> what what is a prepare re re at monument for the city of philadelphia. asked to respond on representation and i think absolutely that had to be part of what he was thinking, but, he also want to transcend a point in time, and that's why the title, all power to all the people. so, i think he's hoping that this is a conversation starter for everybody, it bridges people into the public arena. that's why art is so powerful. >> okay. come to the public arena saturday. what time? if you want to meet the artist and talk to him about it? >> 2:00. >> 2:00? >>

. >>> a new sculpture sits next to the frank rizzo statue in center city. a giant afro pick with a clenched fist on the other end and installed by the mural arts philadelphia project. katherine scott got reaction to the sculpture. >> frank willis thomas's all power to all people. was unveiled. an 800 pound 8 foot tall afro pick. >> i hope it stands for everyone in the city. >> the sculpture is part of the project produced by arts philadelphia that brings temporary art installations in ten locations but the question is what is the appropriate monument forever the current city of of philadelphia. >> it's art not controversial. i love it. >> this one is, in my mind, specifically targeted towards one particular group of people. >> the pick is placed in eyesight of the statue of former mayor, frank rizzo a topic of heated debate with calls of taking it down. >> i think it should be there because of what they did to his statue and now saying power to all people not just one race. >> in light of the rizzo statue which i think should come down. i think it has a leg

. >>> they can't to do with the statue of former philadelphia mayor frank rizzo could soon be decided. >> another trial delay for bill cosby as he loses another lawyer. >>> an ambush sends a woman to the hospital, a child was in the southwest philadelphia home when bullets flew through. our veterans have given us the rights and freedoms that we have and we enjoy today. ready. aim. fire. and it's important for us to let them know that we will never forget their service. fire. it was steve's idea to have this cemetery. this was supplied to the veterans, giving us a final resting place. we owe everything to steve for what he gave us here. i wanted to make sure that we just didn't say thank you to veterans, we had tangible things to show, and i think we've accomplished that. [ "taps" playing ] 5:00 a.m., friday, september 15. >> breaking no longer a knock at the door and volley of bullets two women are wounded as 14 bullets assault a home in southwest philadelphia. >>

the same way others view the statue of frank rizzo at the center of some local and national debate. >> everybody needs to embrace their ethnicity without, you know what it mean disparaging anyone else for there's. >> there's two sides. which side do you really want to stand for? >> the vitality our city, um, right to the forefront. >> reporter: it's one of 20 temporary pieces commissioned by the mural arts of philadelphia to be displayed. to start a conversation about the divisive mood tearing through our country. >> this is a piece about solidarity and resistance. in this city, we value different kinds of diversity and meaning and that this artist has put his idea forward as an appropriate monument for this day. >> i think it takes us more from just a conversation to making sure that we do resist all forms of oppression. >> reporter: we saw that conversation starting amongst strangers right here right now. like it or not. >> we going to rock on. >> reporter: now, similar conversation pieces will be unveiled around the city over the next nine weeks and some people are sad that they wo

. >>> and the bronze statue of frank rizzo was the backdrop for another protest. they spoke out about numbers of problems caused by social injustice including changes in the police force and for more state funding for education. >>> former ceo martin shkreli is back in jail after having his bail revoked after a social media post. for paying a $500 bounty for one of hillary clinton's attached amounted to a threat. and they found him guilty of fraud for lying to investors. he raised the price of a life saving drug by 5,000%. >>> and students peek out about signs that may have been missed in the school shooting in washington. >>> and the crayon maker announced the newest shade of blue. and david murphy returning with the accuweather forecast. >>> today we are learning more about the student that opened fire at a school in washington state yesterday killing one and injuring three others. police say that the suspect whose identity has not been released because he is a minor showed up at freeman high school with multiple guns. three mr. students were also shot before a

the same way others view the statue of frank rizzo at the center of some local and national debate. >> everybody needs to embrace their ethnicity without, you know what i mean, um, disparage anything one else for theirs. >> reporter: there's two sides. now which side do you really want to stand for? >> bring the vitality of our city right to the forefront. >> reporter: it's one of 20 temporary pieces commissioned by the mural arts of philadelphia to be displayed to start a conversation about the divisive mood tearing through our count country. >> this is a piece about solidarity and resistance in this city we value different kinds of diversity and meaning, and that this artist has put his idea forward as an appropriate monument for this day. >> i think it takes us more from just a conversation to making sure that we do resist all forms of oppression. >> reporter: we saw that conversation starting among strangers right here right now. like it or not. >> we going to rock on. >> reporter: well, similar conversation pieces will be unveiled around the city over the neck nine weeks. some pe

a meeting behind a new sculpture next to the controversial frank rizzo statue in center city. >>> two school bus drivers and two aides have lost their jobs after leaving students on board buses twice in two days. friday and monday. it was a patterson school district. a 6-year-old girl and 6-year-old boy were left sleeping on the buses. the drivers are required to make sure the buses are empty when they finish their routes. the district has changed its policy, so school staffers also have to check the buses after students get off in the morning. >> had enough, and i called all the companies in because -- i could not -- i don't gamble. and so i wasn't going to go -- that's not on the backs of our children and their safety. cannot happen. >> the school district also fined the bus companies $1,000 apiece for those mistakes. >>> 6:13. in philadelphia, the controversial statue of former philadelphia mayor frank rizzo has company in center city. >> we'd like to know what you think on social media about this. this 12-foot-tall afro pic is titled "all power to all people." the arts studio unve

. >>> we are getting closer to learning the fate of the frank rizzo statue in philadelphia. the time for the public to send in their ideas is over. we'll tell you how many people weighed in and what happens next. an annual charity race targeted by a bomber last year is set to get under way this morning at the jersey shore. we'll take you there coming up. >>> the future of the controversial frank rizzo statue in philadelphia is now in the city's hands after receiving feedback. city officials say more than 3,000 people weighed in on the statue of the former philadelphia mayor. the city took opinions online and by mail over the past three weeks. the feedback campaign followed rallies and vandalism of the statue by people demanding its removal. the city says it will not consider petitions in making its final decisions. we will continue to follow this. on thursday this past week the rizzo statue in center city got a bit of company, crews installed a 12-foot tall entitled all power to all people. unveiled as a counterbalance to the statue of the late mayor and police commissioner

. >> new at 6:00, a new piece of artwork stands across from the statue of former mayor frank rizzo. the 12-foot tall afro pick is titled all power to all people. the program says it hopes the statue is a counter balance. there have been calls to remove the statue because some say the tactics were racist. >>> now to our first alert weather. the remnantsover irma have reached the delaware valley. the cloud cover we're seeing is part of what's left of the storm. a live look at the camden s skyline as well. we did enjoy temperatures in the upper 70s today but the rain is back in the forecast for tomorrow. meteorologist glenn "hurricane" schwartz is here with the changes coming our way. >> in delaware the clouds are even thicker. this is a live picture in wilmington. it's a complete overcast there. still not raining. the clouds are thicker, but not thick to produce the rain. these echoes not reaching the ground. but it's a sign of the increased moisture. there's even more of it in virginia and d.c. north carolina. still not a tremendous amount. it shows more widespread area of shower tha

. >>> a new piece of artwork went up in center city near the frank rizzo statue. it's a statue of an afro pick with a wrench on the other end. it's all power to all people. the artist says the pick was place there had to highlight community and resistance to oppression. katherine scott will have more details in the next half hour. >>> camden county freeholder board hosted a resource today. it was a kickoff to a new program designed to get homeless men and women back on their feet. it brings together various services including mental health and addiction treatment. on any given day there is 500 to 600 people living on the street in camden county. >>> coming up an 83-year-old grandfather stepped in to help police stop a man on the run in los angeles. and meteorologist, david murphy, has your seven-day forecast when "action news" comes right back. this is me when i feel controlled by frequent, unpredictable abdominal pain or discomfort and diarrhea. i tried lifestyle changes and over-the-counter treatments, but my symptoms keep coming back. it turns out i have irrita

this statue is not far from the statue of frank rizzo. here's a live at this statue in center city. the city took suggestions about what to do with it after public outcry to take it down. plans are still in the works. >>> more eyes could be on you the next time you go to vote. it passed a bill that let any voter be appointed to watch the polls in any election district. poll watchers can only register in the county they vote in. this bill comes in response to president trump telling his supporters last election day to watch philadelphia closely for any cheating. >> new at 6:00, philadelphia's college students to help woo amazon to philly. students are making their cases for why amazon should bring their headquarters here. the competition ends today. they are partnering with the school will how to use the student's ideas in their pitch to amazon. those are due to amazon next month. several local places plan to compete including camden and the state of delaware. >>> too scared to go to church or the grocery store. new at 6:00, why people in one local town tell us they are afraid of lea

rizzo statue calling for the city to take it down. organizers say this represents racist police tactics in philadelphia and calling for police reform and demanding the release of convicted cop killer abu-jamal and members that have been in prison since 1978 for the murder of police officer james ramp. >>> and the americaner of jefferson health is a done deal. they made the announcement in washington township. the deal was announced last year and the partnership will allow patients of kennedy to have access to jefferson's clinical trials and their extensive services. >>> camden schools could get an additional source of funding this year from private donors, superintendant made the announcements today at woodrow wilson high school. townsend press will provide a matching grant of $100,000 of donors choose.org. that website allows teachers to solicit donations for classroom projects. >>> the 2017 philly high school fair begins tomorrow. representatives from 100 public, private and charter high schools from across the city will be there. t

. >>> the deferral statue of former philadelphia mayor frank rizzo has company this morning in center city. the 12-foot-tall afro pic is titled "all power to all people." the arts district unveiled it yesterday. the group homes it can act as a counterbalance to the rizzo statue. there have been incidents of vandalism at the statue. some can v called for its -- some have called for the removal saying rizzo's tactics were racist. we asked the bureau about the placement. >> the idea is to add something to that picture. to value stories of solidarity and social justice and make that meaningful right in the heart of the city. >> all power to all people is the work of artist frank willis thomas. thomas had been working on the piece for about a year. the current controversy of the rizzo statue was not on his mind during the creation. >>> the philadelphia school district is enlisting celebrities, pro athletes and others to encourage kids to stay in school. the sixers' dunk squad held a program to highlight the importance of good attendance. they wowed the students. chronic absences in middle

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more than 3,000 people weighed in on the future of the frank rizzo statue before today's deadline. for three weeks the city of philadelphia has solicited feedback online. it comes after rallies and vandalism of the statue demanded its removal. the city is not considering petitions, only feedback submitted through its online and plal-in process. so here are some of the suggestions the city has received so far for what to do with the rizzo statue. some are saying it should be displayed in a museum. another idea, put up another statue of a prominent african-american near the rizzo one. other suggestions they received, melt the statue down into trinkets and give them away, or dress the statue up in drag. >>> breaking developments in the massive equifax data breach. the chief information officer and chief security officer are retiring effective immediately. also today, pennsylvania attorney general josh shapiro and 32 others attorneys general are calling on equifax to stop charging customers for credit freezes. in a letter to the company they're calling for 24-hour staffing of hotlines.

before the city council meeting the group gathered at the frank rizzo statue across the street from city hall. they marched then into council chambers. the sheriff's office says that officers cited five people for disorderly conduct. >>> the philadelphia school reform commission got an earful last night from parents. it's only the first meeting of the new school year. take a listen. [ chants ] >> they're saying "tick, tick, tick." members of the our city, our schools coalition said time is running out and called on the src to disband and hand control over to city schools. the state controlled commission can vote to dissolve itself, but it would take a full year to phrase that out. >>> today, school superintendent william hite will head up a high school fair at the pennsylvania convention center. he spoke at yesterday's kickoff event. the two-day fair will give parents the chance to connect with more than 100 public/private, charter, and catholic high schools across philadelphia. >>> new images from key west, florida, show more of the devastating power of hurricane irma. the sunshine key

. >>> a new sculpture is in place in center city philadelphia, feet from the statue of former frank rizzo, it's called power to the people. time in the pick are driven into the surface of the plaza with a clenched fist at the other end >> wait is over for iphone fans, apple's most expensive smart phone ever. the iphone 10 starts at $999. no home button. you users face to unlock the phone. iphone 10 goes on sale later this month. if that price tag is too heft tea, it unveiled iphone 8 and 8 plus that started at $799. >>> a brand new nordstrom's is here to show us what you can't find in the store and how it could change. of >> i'll admit this concept sounds kind of cookie. but nordstrom's latest customer service model has many shoppers intrigued >> there's still something to be said for an actual store. >> i like to see outfits put together >> on display, specific designers >> you don't want to send it back, if it doesn't fit, which happens a lot. >> but how would you feel about a store stocked with nothing at all? >> stores stocked with nothing at all? >> i would be disappointed, probably

. >>> a new sculpture is in place in center city philadelphia, feet from the statue of former frank rizzo, it's called power to the people. time in the pick are driven into the surface of the plaza with a clenched fist at the other end >> wait is over for iphone fans, apple's most expensive smart phone ever. the iphone 10 starts at $999. no home button. you users face to unlock the phone. iphone 10 goes on sale later this month. if that price tag is too heft tea, it unveiled iphone 8 and 8 plus that started at $799. >>> a brand new nordstrom's is here to show us what you can't find in the store and how it could change. of >> i'll admit this concept sounds kind of cookie. but nordstrom's latest customer service model has many shoppers intrigued >> there's still something to be said for an actual store. >> i like to see outfits put together >> on display, specific designers >> you don't want to send it back, if it doesn't fit, which happens a lot. >> but how would you feel about a store stocked with nothing at all? >> stores stocked with nothing at all? >> i would be disappointed, probably

. >> the pick is placed in eyesight of the statue of former mayor, frank rizzo. after calls to take it down. >> i think there is a connection, because of what they did to his statue and now this one comes up and saying power to all people and not just one race. >> in light of the rizzo statue that i think should come down and has a legacy of police brutality and home phobia. all power to all people should make people feel comfortable. >> they are taking debate on the fate of the rizzo statue. >> i don't see where one has anything to do with the other. >> keep in mind it's part of a larger project that begins on saturday. keep your eye out for addition sculptures across the city. >>> turning to the forecast now. the remnants of irma are scene in our area in the form of rain showers, not everybody is getting them. let look live at sky 6 hd rain is falling on the commodore barry bridge and along with the rain it's feeling humid out there today. david murphy sought doors on the terrace with the details from accuweather. a cloudy one today after a bit of sunshine this

. >> the statue of former philadelphia mayor frank rizzo was the site of another protest calling for its removal. a group called the black is back coalition held a rally near the statue this morning in center city. afterwards, the group marched to city hall where city council is back in session. now organizers say they want council to pass a bill that allows the black community to control policing in their neighborhood. >> the philadelphia chapter of the ncaa p held a news conference this morning though express outrage over a judge's recent decision to dismiss all criminal charges against brandon bostian. bostian was at the controls when amtrak 188 derailed on a frankford curve. a philadelphia judge on tuesday rolled that state prosecutors did not present enough evidence to sustain criminal negligence charges and the case was dropped. the naacp leaders say the justice system unfairly allowed the white engineer to go free for an accident while a black contract was found criminally liable and convicted for another accident, the deadly salvation army collapse in 2013. >> griffin campbel

. >>> city hall protests began with a rally this morning in fronts ever the frank rizzo statue. they accepting suggestions over the fate of the statute. critics want the statue at the municipal services building to be removed citing former police commissioner and mayor's record on race relations. others want it to stay pointing to rizzo's history with the city. >> new at 11 temple is investigating two biased incidents reported on campus this week. someone left a banana on door of handle of a room in morgan hall that belongs to african-american students. and another banana was found by a room later in the week. and in response to the incidents temple student government saysing it organiz organizing community forum on diversity. >> gas station in slew of glouster county protection and office of weights and measures. the agencies are investigating a dozen complaints of bad gasoline sold at the station. sources tell eyewitness with news the station's gas tanks were allowed to run empty which led unsuspecting drivers to full up with leftover water in the tanks instead of gasoline. st

rizzo statue which stands just several hundred yards away. and mayor jim kenney as well as others involved in this event are saying that they're hoping this will raise wearness about who cato was and more people will learn about what he did as well as carry on his legacy. that ceremony is set to begin at 11 o'clock this morning. reporting live at city hall, jeanette reyes channel6 "action news." matt. >> thank you jeanette. >>> a wilmington school principal will be back on the job today reversing the school board decision to put him on leave. families student and staff gathered last night to gather behind salome thomas el: the school board apologized and said disagreements between thomas el and board members should not have escalated. the board did not say exactly why it had placed him on a leave of absence in the first place. >> facebook founder mark zuckerberg stopped in delaware for an important talk on disaster response. he posted this photo from the state's emergency management agency yesterday. zuckerberg talked about facebook's ability

just a block away sits the frank rizzo statue at the center of the local dispute. it's hope catto monument will ignite a new conversation about diversity and public activism. a more complete version of local history is now being told. better late than never. >> it is the rhyme time for this statue to be here and i thank god it is here. >> reporter: catto monument is located on the south apron of city hall it includes plenty of detailed information about his life and his work. it is worth a visit. understanding the here to for untold accomplishments of others may help you understand that it took people of all races to build what we now enjoy. lucy. >> absolutely. sure did. thank up, bruce. >>> camden schools are making great progress so says newly released state test results in the city's district renaissance schools officials saw the rate of proficiency in math nearly triple from 2014 to 2015 and the rate of proficiency in english more than double. the numbers cover about 10,000 students. school district officials say they got long way to go but this increase repre

sculpture is just feet away from the statue of former philadelphia mayor frank rizzo >>> here's the grand unveiling yesterday by monuments lab which is a public arts and history project, afropick stand 8 feet tall and weighs 800-pounds. this is a temporary monument. artist say it is a sim about to highlight ideas related to community strength, perseverance, comradeship and resistance to oppression. >>> up next on cbs-3, in the so fast, phillies. >> it looked like a walk off in the ninth but hold everything, it wasn't over, we will show you how the game really ends coming up next in >>> welcome back. phillies played marlins again tonight after working overtime last night. >> overtime, indeed. >> it took them a while but phillies bring home a clutch win. actually, phillies made up a five run deficit and it looked like they won the game in the bottom of the ninth on this play at the plate. but upon further review, the call was overturned and all that celebrating, well, it was for nothing. phillies wound up down a run in the bottom of the tenth, when rhys hoskins hits his second home run of t

and the controversial frank rizzo statue in center city now has a bit of company. coming up at 5:00 a.m. the meaning behind that new sculpture. >> police describe how a group of thieves used distraction to hit up stores across our region. that's next. >> ♪ i will never never wash my hair again now, i fuel it pantene is the first shampoo and conditioner system with active pro-v nutrient blends that fuel 100% stronger hair. because strong is beautiful. yeah. must've been hot out there today, huh? yeah ok. yeah. beat even the toughest stains and odors with new super... ...concentrated tide sport. the new tide sport collection. it's got to be tide >> a group thieves are distracting employees at cell phone stores around the region to walk off with loot. surveillance video here shows one of the thefts at a verizon store in spring township berks county back on thursday of last week. as many as and the people could be involved and one of them is seen holding a child. officials say each person enters the store with a plan. >> each person enters the store and goes to a dif

. >> thanks, joe, before that city council protest same group held a rally near frank rizzo's statue this morning calling for its removal. deadline for cities request for suggestions, about the statue's future, end at 5:00 o'clock tomorrow night. the city has received more than 3200 submissions, thus far. for now the rizzo statue sits in front of the municipal services build ago cross from city hall. critics wants the statue to be removed citing rizzo's record on race relations. others want it to stay citing rizzo's history with the city. >>> "eyewitness news" has learned that this getty gas station in sewell, gloucester county is focus of an investigation by new jersey's department of consumer protection, and office of weights and measures. the agencies are investigating more than a dozen complaints of possible bad gasoline, being sold at the station. sources tell "eyewitness news" that the station's gas tanks before allowed to run empty which led unsuspecting drivers to fill up with left over water in the tanks, instead of gasoline. state officials say that they are inspectors were

your last chance to smith suggestions on the future of the frank rizzo statue. >> back up, we want our freedom. >> could someone bring out for my mug, please? >> is there anything else i can get you? >> oh, there it i

. >> well the same group who held city hall protest also held a rally near the frank rizzo statue calling for its removal. critics want the statue gone, siting former police commissioner and mayor's relation on record on race relations, others want it to stay site being rizzo's history with the city. now officials are still excepting suggestions about the fate of the statue over on the city's website. the deadline for submissions, how much, is today at 5:00 p.m. so far more than 3200 suggestions have been received >> well, temple university is investigating a couple of ugly incident reported on cam this week. someone allegedly left banana on the door handle after room in morgan hall that belongs to african-american student. then another banana was found by a room later in the week. the response to the incident temple's student government says it is organize cents g -- it is organizing a community get together. >> conservative event on campus there at berkley, crowds reportedly peaceful last night at the california university. they demonstrate the outside after hall where former breitbart

. >>> a new piece of artwork has gone up next to the controversial frank rizzo statue in center city. mural arts philadelphia installed this sculpture of an afro pick with a clenched fist on the other end. it is called all power to all people. the temporary art display outside the municipal services building stands 8 feet tall and weighs nearly 800 pounds. artist hank thomas says the pick was placed there to highlight ideas related to community perseverance and resistance to oppression. >> all right, time now to turn to dave murphy. we start out clear but it may not be that way as the day goes on. >> yeah, it's going to get a little bit cloudier at times and occasionally we'll get a spotty shower. right now as we check out storm tracker6 live double scan however we're dry across the region and as we take a look outside, we have sky6. there's wilmington, delaware, and maybe some early sunshine before the clouds get a little thicker. it's possible that some of those showers pop up before the end of the morning commute. 65 degrees is your current temperature in philadelphia. we're in the

catto's amendment mem won't be too far from frank rizzo's statue. it's a center of controversy and protests in the city. last month, those protested who see him as a symbol of racism. officials took suggestions on what to do. one idea was to build an african-american statue near rizzo's. the catto statue was already planned long before all this happened. >>> this past weekend marked one year since three wilmington firefighters lost their lives. now every september 24th will be known as firefighter remembrance day in the city. the families of captain chris leach, lieutenant jerry ficas, and lieutenant artie hope attended the ceremony yesterday. plaques honoring them now hang in city fire stations. there were a number of tributes over the weekend. the families say they're thankful for all the support. >> well, it kind of brings it all back, but it's good to like remember what happened and show everything that she did for like the community and also how everything that happened affected everyone else. >> fire station 4 will now bear lieutenant jerry fi

rizzo statue which stands just several hundred yards away. and the mayor and others are saying they're hoping that this will honor his legacy but also continue it and especially for the younger generations so that they know who catto was and try to follow up and do what he tried to do during his time. reporting live at city hall, jeanette reyes channel6 "action news." >> all right, thank you, jeanette. >>> let's turn now and talk about accuweather. >> all right. it's going to be another warm one today but not quite as hot as yesterday. storm tracker6 live double scan right now shows you that you are dry. taking a look outside on sky6 and we are looking at center city. a little bit of cloud cover just nipping at the tops of the center city sky scrapers there and there is the slight possibility that we develop a little patchy fog here and there but so far we're not seeing a lot of that. 67 degrees currently in philadelphia. comfortable conditions this morning in terms of your temperatures although i will that point out at the dewpoint is riding

. >>> city hall protests began with a rally this morning in fronts ever the frank rizzo statue. they accepting suggestions over the fate of the statute. critics want the statue at the municipal services building to be removed citing former police commissioner and mayor's record on race relations. others want it to stay pointing to rizzo's history with the city. >> new at 11 temple is investigating two biased incidents reported on campus this week. someone left a banana on door of handle of a room in morgan hall that belongs to african-american students. and another banana was found by a room later in the week. and in response to the incidents temple student government saysing it organiz organizing community forum on diversity. >> gas station in slew of glouster county protection and office of weights and measures. the agencies are investigating a dozen complaints of bad gasoline sold at the station. sources tell eyewitness with news the station's gas tanks were allowed to run empty which led unsuspecting drivers to full up with leftover water in the tanks instead of gasoline. st

catto's memorial won't be too far from former mayor frank rizzo's statue. the sta too -- statue is a symbol of controversy by those who consider him a symbol of racism. officials took suggestions on what to do about the issue. one of the ideas was to build an african-american statue near rizzo's. the catto statue was planned before all of this happened. >>> meanwhile, frontier airlines is expanding at philadelphia national airport. today the low-cost carrier will announce four new destinations that it's adding from philadelphia. frontier announced in july that it planned to expand into 21 new cities. >>> in camden county, volunteers helped to feed 40,000 people in need. >> dozens of workers from american water ran a food assembly line to package meals at the salvation army center in camden. the meals will go to the cathedral kitchen, joseph's house, new visions, and the neighborhood center. >> it is unconscionable that we would have people go hungry, and especially children in this great community. what we want to do in american waters do any part week to m