Streets and brought it back here where they delivered that message to mayor kinney. Silence, they say, is not the answer. And this morning, during rush hour, it was their voices that bounced off the buildings and through city streets. We need to be willing to stand up and take risks, so that we can create a site thats actually equal for everyone. Reporter john bergen says since the policeinvolved shooting deaths to two black men last week, his Group Showing up has gotten a lot of interest from White Philadelphians looking to get involved. Cecilia was one of hundreds. We want to show that everyday lives are ended, much less disrupted by the violence. Their protest was protected by Philadelphia Police who shut down streets and redirected traffic as the crowd moves from city hall to market street. When you weigh that against the importance of people having the opportunity to express their First Amendment rights, obviously, that trumps traffic. Black lives matter. Reporter on market, they stopped the read the names of people who were shot by police. Sky force 10 was overhead as they moved from market to 16th street. To vine and back to city hall. I want mayor kinney to make mandatory deescalation training. I want to make antibias training mandatory. The march ended in the city hall courtyard. Bergen says they want the mayor to take a stand and put an end to the payments of civil suits when officers are accused of misconduct. Im just here to give some support and hope that we can do something to change the violence. Reporter protesters say today was just the beginning, and for this protester, having the extra support of so many people of different backgrounds meant a lot. Im surprised that there were this many people of a different race down here. Reporter and one hour of one day, thats what one of the demonstrators said at the very end of todays protest. They wanted the mayor and other city officials to know that theyre here, and theyll be back. Reporting live at city hall this morning, im Pamela Osborne, nbc 10 news. Thank you. Time now to get a check on the roads and see how those protests are affecting traffic out there. Lets check in with katy zachry. What are you seeing . Ill get to that in just a second, but first we have a situation thats developed on the vine street expressway, right near 22nd street. There were several vehicles involved in the multicar crash. It is slowing things down on the vine considerably as you make your way westbound between 95 and if youre headed to 76. Its going to take you about ten minutes to go that stretch. Normally at this hour, it would take you only about three minutes. Locally, you can take vine street, which runs parallel with the vine street expressway, or even jfk westbound. And i say that, because fortunately, all of those road blocks and road closures have been lifted as a result of that moving protest that pam was just reporting on. So all the roads have been reopened, so you can, again, take vine street or you can take jfk if youre trying to make your way westbound and want to avoid the vine street expressway because of that accident there. The other big story were following this morning is septa. We know that they have added several train cars to several lines and theyve increased service. Hopefully, to offset the third their third of a fleet that theyve taken out of service. So right now, we have several trains that are running late. Media elwyn is our worst. On the north town lane about 20 minutes late. A handful of other train lines where youre seeing delays up to about ten minutes. But i just checked in with the septa spokesperson who said they are past the morning rush. Thats the good news. Now we just have to focus on the evening rush. Vai . Katy, thank you. Happening right now, Dallas Police are about to hold a News Conference, a briefing to update us on the investigation into last weeks deadly ambush. Were taking a live look right now as they prepare the podium. You see members of the media there with mike checks. Well bring you back to this in a moment when they begin that news briefing. Meanwhile, the attack in dallas happened during a protest against recent Police Shootings across the country, and as we have been seeing this morning in center city, those protests are continuing. Nbcs Gabe Gutierrez brings us the latest from dallas. Reporter president obama is planning to visit this area tomorrow for an Interfaith Prayer Service and to meet with some of the victims families. Theyll be joined not just by Vice President biden, but also former president george w. Bush and former first lady laura bush. All this as the anger over Police Shootings around the country intensifies. In baton rouge, tensions flared. Dozens of arrests as protesters clash with police for a Third Straight night, following the shooting death of alton sterling by a police officer. Emotions are running high across the country. Demonstrators blocking traffic in atlanta and memphis. Over the weekend, more than 100 arrests in minnesota after the death of philando castile. One officer had a broken vertebra after a concrete block was dropped on his head. The protest escalating even after the ambush in dallas thursday that killed five officers. Investigators now say the lone gunman, Micah Johnson, may have had bigger plans. The suspect had been practicing explosive detonations and that the materials were such that they were large enough to have devastating effects throughout our city. Reporter chief david brown also revealing a chilling mystery. Johnson scribbled letters rb in his own blood on the parking garage where swat teams cornered him. During the twohour standoff, johnson taunted Police Negotiators and would only speak to black officers. This is a person who was wellprepared, who was thinking ahead, who was talking about shoot and move tactics. Reporter a lawyer who says he represented johnson tells nbc news the army prematurely kicked johnson out of afghanistan in 2014 after he was accused of Sexual Harassment by a female soldier. The lawyer says the accuser requested a protective order and that johnson get mental help. A short time later in the dallas suburb, he took basic selfdefense classes at the academy of combative warrior arts. And how would you describe him . We didnt interact a lot with him. He came in and just did his thing and left. Reporter investigators are still processing the massive crime scene in Downtown Dallas for any more clues, but today they plan to reopen several city blocks that have been closed since the shooting. Gabe gutierrez, nbc news, dallas. This morning, septa riders are dealing with changes on the rails once again. Septa announced the schedule that went into place after running on a saturday schedule all last week. Take a look at the screen. If your line is on here, that means you need to look for a new schedule. Expect trains to make more stops than they did last week. And these borrowed cars give septa an extra 1,700 seats. The cars come from amtrak, new jersey rail, and marylands rail service. This morning, we were in bucks county at the corn well heights station. Septa tells us they know the problem isnt fixed, but theyre trying to make the commute as smooth as possible. The problem is not fixed, but were the passengers seem to appreciate whar were trying to do. Theyre trying to be as patient as they can be and its understandable that theyre just trying to get to work, trying to get to work on time and were doing our best to make sure that that happens. Well, its been kind of, like, you never know what youre going to get. On wednesday, amtrak picked us up, so that was a pleasant surprise. The extra trains and 1,700 seats, defective trains were taken out of service more than a week ago. Transit officials dont expect them to be repaired before labor day. Stay up to the minute on septa schedule changes on the nbc 10 app. When problems pop up, youll be the first to know by tapping the app. At least one row home is damaged after five this morning in north philadelphia. Sky force 10 knew over as firefighters were working to knock down flames on the roof. It wasnt long before the flames were out and all that was left was a lot of smoke. Firefighters tell us no one was inside the home, but we did see firefighters helping a cat. Giving it oxygen on the sidewalk as they stood there. Fire investigators havent told us what started that fire. A philadelphia firefighter is in the hospital after being hurt while battling a house fire in winfield. Crews were called to west burkes street near north 53rd street. This happened around 1 00 a. M. They found the fire in the bedroom and the kitchen. Everyone inside managed to get out safely. The firefighter is expected to be okay. Now your nbc 10 first alert neighborhood weather. It is a beautiful summer day across our area. Plenty of fun in the sun for people in the poconos, as we give you a live look from monroe county. Looks a little breezy out there. Overall, a nice day today. Dont have to worry about a dad hair day, usually. A nice day to take a stroll just before lunchtime at 31st and market street. Bill henley is here with the forecast. A man whos never known a bad hair day. Bill . Weve got a Beautiful Day at the shore. Sunshine is bright. That wind you mentioned, thats blowing at the shore. In fact, the entire area, thats the dry air thats rushing into the area. Not especially strong, but just enough to keep us more comfortable during the day. A 5mileanhour wind in philadelphia. A little bit stronger in dover at 10 miles an hour. Temperatures have warmed into the 70s. 76 degrees in new jersey. 75 in the Lehigh Valley. Just a few fair weather clouds in the Lehigh Valley. Delawares at 78 degrees. These numbers will be climbing into the 80s this afternoon. The humidity staying low through the day today. There are some changes ahead. The preview shows the heat will be on later this week. Take a look at the heat wave thats coming our way when im back later this halfhour. All right, thank you, bill. Up next, finally, an endorsement. The event happening tomorrow bringing Democratic Party unity against the backdrop of the violence with the unrest gripping the nation. And then there was one. The latest political shakeup in the uk. Two weeks after the controversial brexit vote and why british voters wont have to go to the polls to select their next Prime Minister. We buy any car dot com we buy any car dot com we buy any car dot com any any any any did you know trading in your car at a dealer could cost you money . A recent study found consumers who trade in their car pay an average of 990 dollars more. So dont trade in. Sell it. To we buy any car. Learn more and get your free online valuation now at we buy any car dot com find out how much your car is worth at webuyanycar. Com Hillary Clinton is poised for a big endorsement. Bernie sanders will appear with clinton tomorrow in New Hampshire. Meanwhile, she and president obama working to strike the right tone on the tragic events in dallas and beyond. Heres nbcs Kristen Welker. Reporter Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders on the cusp of coming together. Sanders expected to join clinton on the trail in New Hampshire tomorrow after clinton agreed to some of sanders demands on health care, education reform, and vowing to fight for his signature 15 minimum wage. On sunday, sanders declared victory, writing we now have the most progressive platform in the history of the Democratic Party. Still, the party unity comes against the background of the recent violence and unrest gripping the country. I have been following the news of the past few days with horror and grief. Reporter speaking at a church in philadelphia, clinton tried to strike a balance, offering support to police while also calling for reform. We do need police and criminal justice reforms to save lives. We do need to support Police Departments and stand up for the men and women who put their lives on the line. Reporter the crisis also affecting mr. Obama, cutting his trip short after urging calm. Whenever those of us who are concerned about fairness in the criminal Justice System attack Police Officers, you are doing a disservice to the cause. Reporter Kristen Welker for nbc 10 news. That was Kristen Welker reporting. Meantime, the Republican NationalConvention Platform committee starts a twoday meeting in cleveland today. Party leaders will begin crafting the platform, which is a statement of their Core Principles and values. Among the key issues they are expected to address, samesex marriage, abortion, and trade. And Presumptive Republican nominee donald trump will hit the campaign trail with possible vp pick, new jersey governor chris christie. Theyre scheduled to appear in Virginia Beach this afternoon. This comes after they were supposed to appear together on friday in miami, but they canceled that appearance following the deadly attack in dallas. And just days ahead of the republican convention, theres talk of a possible new effort from the never trump movement. If they cant deny him the republican nomination, they want to give the delegates in cleveland the power to choose his Vice President. The proposal is being distributed by the executive director of the group free the delegates. It would alter a party bylaw to give delegates the power to have their say in the process. This comes amid reports that one of trumps running matess relatively liberal views on abortion, while appearing on a sunday talk show, general Michael Flynn said women should be the ones to decide whether to have abortions. Trump has said he opposes abortion with exceptions. New information just coming into the news. Radio. British Prime MinisterDavid Cameron has announced that he will stand down on wednesday. He will go to Buckingham Palace to offer his resignation to queen elizabeth, and then theresa may will go to the palace to kiss hands with the queen and become britains second female Prime Minister. This morning, mays only challenger withdrew. Cameron decided to step down after losing last months brexit referendum. Now, your nbc 10 first alert neighborhood weather with meteorologist bill henley. Its a monday. Its nice and sunny. The temperatures are climbing. Thats whats going to keep us comfortable through the day. The wind blowing out of the northwest. Its dry air, humidity. A really pleasant breeze that will continue into this afternoon. The humidity stays low, even though sunshine and warm temperatures in the middle to upper 80s in some spots. And mainly clear and still comfortable this evening, especially during the early evening hours. Then well start to get some change as we head into the late night and overnight hours. For now, its just the temperatures were watching. Coming up, 79 degrees in philadelphia. Look at the Lehigh Valley. In the 50s to start with in the Lehigh Valley, and in the suburbs, where its now 76 degrees. West bradford township, 75. Westchester is in the 80s. Phoenixville is 78 degrees. And 74 degrees in warrington. A beautiful start to the day. And a pretty nice afternoon ahead of us. This is satellite and radar. No sign of any wet weather. In fact, its nice and clear. The only clouds to be found are just some fair weather clouds. You can see them in central new jersey, right along the coast. Mainly sunny other than a few high clouds inland. So the temperatures will continue to climb. The hour by hour forecast for today, 2 00 this afternoon, philadelphia. Well be in the 80s. 85 degrees at 6 00, cooling down under mostly clear skies at 10 00 to 76 degrees. The suburbs, humidity stays low. That wind working at 2 00 this afternoon. 83 degrees at 6 00, and by 10 00, were in the lower 70s in the suburbs. In the Lehigh Valley, low 80s at 2 00 and 6 00. Down to 70 degrees at 10 00 and falling into the 60s overnight. For delaware, plenty of sunshine through the day. Humidity stays low, but the wind wont be strong. It will be just enough to keep that dry air around. 6 00 temperature of 83. Down ten degrees by 10 00 this evening. And in new jersey, 80s inland, but at the shore, upper 70s for most of the day. Low 80s at best this afternoon. Thats as warm as its going to get today. The wind today. This is really helping us out. Those northerly winds for today. Unfortunately, shifts tomorrow. And thats going to bring in the moisture right off the ocean. Youll feel the humidity increasing tomorrow morning and through the day tomorrow, and with a southerly wind, temperatures tend to warm up a little bit otherwise. We will see a warmer and more humid day today. But we still have plenty of sunshine and nice weather to enjoy today. 86 this afternoon. Upper 80s tomorrow. Thats close to normal for this time of year. But then here comes the potential for a heat wave. We could hit 90 degrees on wednesday. Its going to be close. A chance of a late day shower or a thunderstorm. A better chance of storms popping up as the heat really takes off for thursday and friday. You can count on high humidity for both days. And pretty good chance its going to continue right on through the weekend. The storms will take a break. 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