About an hour ago. We heard chants like fund our schools. Yesterday Council Finance brady [groans] Committee Approved about 27 million to help the School District this year. The district had requested more theresa good morning, sleepyhead. Brady hi. Than 50 million. Theresa hey. We listened as these students brady how you doin . Theresa good. And parents begged for fulltime brady oh, no, no, no, no, gainnever, never partying like nurses, arts and music teachers, theresa now where have i heard that one before . You know, i really do think and counselors. That you got t p todays seventh grader will its so hot. Only be a seventh grader once. We need our elected officials to brady what . What tattoo . Last identify longterm sustainable ni on your arm. Solutions and Work Together to enact them now so our children can thrive. They are philadelphias future. We need to figure out wh Creative Strategies like figuring out whether or not we can change the proportions of mill rate. Whether or not we need to make businesses pay more with use and occupancy costs. Reporter six or seven schools are represented from kensington, west philadelphia, and center city. Just moments ago Council President daryll clark told us he feels a 120 million package will come from sales tax revenues. He thinks theyre going to approve it today and the mayor will sign it. I called the School District to ask if that will put the School District in the black, and i was told no. In just a few moments, the protesters tell us theyre planning to walk south on broad street coming down to the bellevue where philadelphias offices are located for governor corbett. Our cameras will be here waiting for them. Live in center city, monique braxton, nbc 10 news. Now a live look inside those council chambers, and you see what monique was telling us about. The students have moved into the upper balcony there, there are so many of them. Theyre being very vocal. A lot of signs and colorful shirts as they rally for more funding. Among the ideas being discussed to help the School District, the Pennsylvania Lottery may be asked to create a specific lotto game with all of the proceeds going into the schools bank account, and theres also a plan that could result in raising property taxes for people in philadelphia. We, of course, will continue following the developments there at city council and let you know what type of resolution, if any, is reached during todays meeting. Now, your nbc 10 first alert weather. And look at this, a dozen umbrellas up along penns landing water front in philadelphia. This group was ready for the wet and dreary day. Look at the foggy view of the ben franklin bridge there from penns landing. It has been a gray thursday out there. And a live look outside along interstate 95 near the exit for Philadelphia International airport. The fog is actually causing delays of up to one hour 15 minutes for arriving flights due to poor visibility. If you have a flight, be sure to call 1800phl gate to check the status. Lets check the fog status and some possible storms with nbc 10 meteorologist Brittney Shipp. Were seeing down visibilities. Were keeping a close eye on this batch of thunderstorms that continues to track to the northeast. So that is going to head closer to the city as we get into the next couple hours. So a closer look at when we can expect some of those storms as they track to the northeast, closer to 15 54 for dover, closer to 1 30 in christiana and then millville could see some thunderstorm activity closer to 2 00 p. M. We want to show you what it looks like out there. Its a gray day. Its been a gray week for the most part. The good news is we will start to see a little more clearing, but it wont be until we get through today, even tomorrow. So the clearing wont happen until we head into the weekend. Keep your umbrellas handy. Allow a little extra time to get home from work. We will be dealing with the possibility of some popup showers into the 5 00 hours. Ill go over the details on how long the rain will stick around in my first alert sevenday forecast. Fire erupted at a Delaware County tavern early this morning forcing customers and employees to flee. Investigators tell us that fire started as a grease fire just after midnight in the kitchen of the tollhouse tavern in norwood. The fire good into the ventilation system and quickly spread. Everyone got out safely but the building is a complete loss. It took firefighters about two hours to get it under control. Traffic gridlock following a deadly crash overnight on the George Washington bridge connecting north jersey to manhattan. Look at this backup. Two tractortrailers collided on the upper level of the bridge killing one of the drivers. Traffic heading into new york city was backed up with delays of almost three hours. Alternate routes were clogged with people trying to get around the main tie up. Happening now in new york, a Funeral Service for James Jimmy Mack mcnair, the comedian who was killed in the jersey turnpike accident that injured tracy morgan. The former star was returning from a gig in delaware last weekend when a tractortrailer plowed into the back of his limo bus. Two other passengers also had critical injuries. Now, the driver of that walmart tractortrailer pleaded not guilty to vehicular homicide charges yesterday. You see him there, kevin roper is his name. He appeared in court in middlesex county. Investigators say he may have dozed off behind the wheel and had not slept for more than 24 hours before the crash. The man arrested in a sniper scare near new yorks lincoln tunnel has ties to philadelphia. Donald wallace has an arrest record in pennsylvania and his last known address is in west philadelphia. Police say wallace called 911 tuesday night saying, quote, the d. C. Sniper is here in your city. They say he claimed there was a gunman on the roof of a lumberyard in north jersey overlooking the lincoln tunnels. Authorities swarmed the scene and later arrested wallace after he left his cell phone on. A bucks county family is fighting to bring home their loved one. Devon butler and some other men were arrested for gun smuggling even though they had permits for the five guns they were carrying as protection against pirates. We spoke to butlers family in bucks county. Its unjust, its not right, its illegal, and they need to be where they are safe. They have not done anything wrong. Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick says hes urging the honduran government to release the men and family members are asking the public to write and call lawmakers in washington. We now know the official cause of death for michael ward, the man once known as birdie africa. A medical examiner in florida ruled that wards death in a hot tub aboard a cruise ship was a drowning due to extreme intoxication. Ward gained notoriety as one of only two survivors of the move bombing when Philadelphia Police dropped a bomb on a row house occupied by the radical group named move. That unforgettable video shot exclusively by nbc 10s pete kane, 11 people were killed, including the mother of birdie africa who you see being led away from the scene. He wept on to live with his father and took the name michael ward. He was 41 when he died aboard that cruise ship last fall. This Morning Police in Camden County are urging people to be aware of the bear. Two bear sightings in winslow township and we have great pictures sent to us by john riker. He saw this bear near bates road. Police say when bears wander into neighborhoods theyre usually looking for food. Look at him climbing the fence. Youre advised not to put your trash out until Collection Day and if you see a bear, dont approach it. This morning there are new concerns that an illness blamed for last years massive dolphin deaths along the jersey shore is now infecting other marine mammals. This dead whale was found washed up on Atlantic City beach last month. It tested positive for the illness that killed more than 100 dolphins at the jersey shore and 1,300 up and down the east coast. Experts worry if the measleslike virus comes into large numbers of dolphins this summer, the outcome could be even worse than last year. One. Yeah thats good news for people looking for fresh groceries in chester county. A brand new Shopping Experience for neighbors in the city of chester. Xbl w nbc 10 was there for the Ribbon Cutting of the Bottom Dollar food store on edgemont avenue. The wait was worth it. The first 250 people inside the store got free gift cards ranging from 5 to 250. The store opening also created about 50 new jobs for the city of chester, badly needed as well. We are learning more right now about the murder of a priest and the shooting of another priest in arizona. It happened at a Catholic Church there. Police say they have a new clue that could help them track down the killer. And look at this. Living on the edge. A family moved out of this home as it teetered on the brink of a cliff. Plus, a rainy stretch continues, but we are going to see an end to the rainfall just in time for the weekend. Ill let you know what to expect over the next 48 hours coming up in my first alert sevenday forecast. The answer to treating your dogs fleas and ticks is staring you right in the face. Nexgard, from the makers of frontline® plus. Its the only soft, beefflavored chew that kills both fleas and ticks. Vets recommend it. And dogs, well, theyre begging for it. Nexgard is for dogs only. And hasnt been evaluated for use in pregnant, breeding or lactating dogs. Reported side effects include vomiting, dry flaky skin, diarrhea, lethargy and lack of appetite. Use with caution in dogs with a history of seizures. Recommended by vets. Loved by dogs. From the makers of frontline plus. This morning the second most powerful job in the u. S. House is up for grabs. Eric cantors upset loss in a gop primary in virginia is also raising some questions about tea party power. Nbc 10 National Correspondent tracie potts reports from washington. Reporter after losing his seat in congress, eric cantor says hell step down as majority leader at the end of next month leaving Kevin Mccarthy to replace him. I think hed make an outstanding majority leader. Reporter two texans are also in the running, jeb hence ehens and reporter the party votes june 19th. Members are throwing their names in the hat for a new whip. House Speaker John Boehner called for unity. Hes doing the right thing for the conference. He wants to keep us all united. He was held in high regard as a leader, so were feeling the pain. Reporter still up in the air, whether theres any chance for immigration reform. Thats the issue that propelled candors opponekand cantors op victory. Any degree of even modest support for immigration can be effectively cast as proamnesty. Reporter a shocking defeat leading to a big political shakeup and perhaps more gridlock. One thing we dont expect to change, john boehner, house speaker, says hes not going anywhere. In fact, he plans to run for that position again in january. Tracie potts, nbc news, washington. In the va scandal, thousands of veterans who are enduring long wait times to get the medical care they need are now a step closer to getting some help from congress. Yesterday the Senate Passed a bill that would make it easier for vets to get paid treatment from civilian doctors. They wouldnt have to go to a va hospital. Now, that measure is similar to one approved in the house on tuesday. Lawmakers say theyre optimistic that a compromise bill can soon be sent to president obama for his signature. Five people are dead in iraq after a security checkpoint was ambushed by fighters from an iraqi militant group. Todays attack comes after the al qaeda inspired group took over iraqs second largest city, mosul, and saddam husseins hometown of tikrit. They announced today they plan to go to baghdad next. Some Iraqi Security forces are fighting back, but most of their soldiers appear to be stripping off their uniforms and leaving their posts. Developing story out of arizona. Two Roman Catholic priests were attacked at a church there. One of them is dead. The other fighting for his life. This attack happened at a church in downtown phoenix. Police have confirmed one of the priests was shot. He died at the hospital. A second priest was wounded and is in critical condition. At this point its not clear how he was wounded, if he was shot or if Something Else happened. Investigators say they found a car that they believe is connected to the attack but at this point no arrest and no motive for what happened there. Look at these flames. Its hard to believe anyone aboard could survive this boat fire in western canada. But two people and their dog did. Coast guard Officials Say they jumped into a dinghy and paddled away from the burning boat, and then a well watching boat picked up the survivors. No one was injured. So far no word yet on how the fire started. Look at this. Theres a house in texas that is a real cliffhanger and we have the video to prove it. Look at the home dangling on the edge of a lakeside cliff. The homeowners moved out a few months ago when a massive crack was discovered. Portions of the house have already crumbled. We wiltrac be ng it. Well, today former president george h. W. Bush turns 90 and hes celebrating in a pretty big way. Sky diving in kennebunkport. There will also be a party to celebrate his birthday in texas at the george bush president ial library and museum. Its giving visitors free cake and ice cream and the visitors are being asked to wear their craziest pair of socks. Thats because the former president is known for his love of colorful footwear. Now, your nbc 10 first alert weather with meteorologist Brittney Shipp. Good morning. Reh, so its not over yet. We have a few more days. Moainfalin the fecast for us today and heading into tomorrow, but the greatng i by the weekend well start to see a little clearing. We also have a Flash Flood Watch staying in effect until 2 00 a. M. That could get extended a we he into the rest of your friday w clearis excted f u for yr turday and sunday. Plenty of sunshine and temperatures close to o erage. For philadelphia right now, 67 degrees, mostly cloudy skies. So right in the city of tle break from the tarting rainfall. Our humidity is at 87 . Look at the visibility. Its down to about two miles. That seems to be the theme throughout most of the area. If youre closer to the shore right around Atlantic City, clear advivisibility, but philadelphia its down to two. 2 1 2 for reading and 1 1 2 for lancaster. Foggy conditions and you can barely see anything in front of you if youre in the eful if yo int ar and a cseook at our live camera network. If youre closer to the shothe better. For the pocono were really locked in. Closerk at theity yline. You can see you can barely make out the skyline here. Overcast, foggy conditions expected to continue. Here is a closerk at thep sfs building. Yocan see all the. Thats going to be the scene as you head out on thursday. Th he you about, the Flash Flood Watch that is going to say in effect til 0 a. M. A of burlington county, also camden, gloucester county, stretching into New Castle County. Philph oth suburbs. We are tracking rain moving in right now into parts of New Castle County, but the batch of moisture is just now making its way out of maryland crossing through parts of washington, d. C. , so you can see that cluster of thunderstorms thats tracking to the northeast. So we could see a few more of these showers in our area, especially millville, closer to 1 30. Everywhere else it is mostly cloudy, maybe a little light rain right now coming down just to the north of allentown, and this is going to be the scene as we head into the rest of today. So future weather model shows us by 6 00 p. M. As youre heading home from work, were dealing with a few isolated showers around allentown stretching to the poconos. Also for the central and southern parts of delaware, even right near cape may and as we ad into 9 00 p. M. , its a little more widespread but light showers expected, and thats whats going to continue on and off even into the overnight hours. By friday, 2 00 a. M. , same thing. As you wake up tomorrow morning, make sure you grab your umbrella again. Look at how the storms start to organize as we head into friday afternoon. So by 3 00 p. M. Were still dealing with more rainfall, and these storms could be stronger than what weve seen for today. Thats going to continue to work its way through our area heading into our overnight hours saturday. By 2 00 a. M. Were going to slowly start to see the last of this moisture. Its going to continue to lift off to t northeast and nbc10. Com as we head into the weekend, plenty of sunshine returns for us. Our temperatures along Atlantic City at 73. Were still in the 60s for philadelphia. Pottstown, 65. In the poconos were at 59 degrees. So quite a temperature spread for us. For the rest of today if youre in the city, our temperatures should range between 75 and 78. Cloudy with isolated thunderstorms expected. Your sevenday forecast shows that we are going to see more showers, even storms as we head into friday. Temperatures start to recover. 82 degrees. Take a look at your weekend on saturday and sunday. 83 on saturday. 84 on sunday. Plenty of sunshine. Our nice conditions continue into monday, b tuesday and wednesday we are tracking more storms and were even tracking temperatures in the 90s. But youre keeping the weekend clear and we appreciate that. Thank you.