Action News at THON!

2012 is the first year that 6abc decided to travel down to Penn State University to cover their annual Dance Marathon which raises millions of dollars every year to fight pediatric cancer. Action News found out that we were the only station in the region to cover the event during our weekend newscasts, a fact we were proud of as the event wrapped up.

As far as Creative Services is concerned, we produced a 30 second spot with our stations veteran-Jim Gardner. The spot involved Jim discussing Penn State controversial stance in the media and how Thon will aim to turn all the negative into a positive with one goal in mind- raising money for pediatric cancer. As we were filming, I got to witness how inspiring Jim Gardner is. I definitely look up to him as a role model.

Here's the finished spot:

It came out great!

Here's a little topical recap of the week:

Tonight at 11-

A local man shot outside his home. Now police are gathering clues in search for the suspects.

Then-

The woman accused of running over a nine-year-old girl has turned herself in. We're learning more about the alleged hit-and-run driver.

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I'm Meteorologist Cecily Tynan. Our span of spring-like weather continues. But, how long will it last? Find out in the ACCU weather forecast.

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Dozens of residents come home to find they're missing door knockers. Why these items have become so appealing to thieves.

Tonight at 11.

AND ANOTHER:

Today at 4:

A massive oil spill continues to send sickening fumes over the Delaware Valley. Why residents are concerned about their health.

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The Philadelphia Archdiocese is announcing the fate of four catholic high schools. We're their with all the latest.

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I'm Meteorologist Adam Joseph. Mild weather is moving out of our region. I'm tracking cooler temperatures in time for the weekend, coming up in the ACCU weather forecast.

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The stars are gearing up for the biggest event in Hollywood. Alicia Vitarelli is live at the Oscars with the coverage.

Today at 4.