>> ♪ >> ♪ >> it is kind of hard to characterize the press conference. words fail me. how about cnn? >> it was un hinged. >> what do its friends over at fox news say? >> all righty. >> very funny. nice try. very funny. >> okay, what did fox news really say? >> wow. all righty then. >> good stuff from stephen colbert. we should say sore bye the audio glitch. having some technical difficult thinks our studio today but we appreciate you staying with us, continue to watch over the next hour and a half. see what else goes on. this is live tv. >> sounding good, we appreciate that. >> katie is out on the skydeck with a good forecast. >> yes, sounding good and looking good. katie, nice forecast? >> thank you, yes, absolutely,

like really good forecast, and i will say that the little technical circus we've got going on here, i got to give shout out to our folks in the control room. they're bussing tail to try to make things right. so i say hats off to you friends. you're doing the best you can with the situation we're being dealt here. so, i feel like we could even make a fun coffee drinking game out of this. when do we see the audio go out? take a zip, something fun like that what do you think? might be worth t let me get you out the door though. let's take a look at storm scan3, which at the mont is nice and quiet. clear skies, we do have handful of clouds currently over portions of the lehigh valley and the poconos, not indicative of anything yet to come. we will see sunny skies all day today t does feel more like the teens in most locations, at this point. there is still at least a hint after breeze, that you will notice, and just because it is cold this morning, it is making it feel little bit colder than that. and enough that you'll really need to bundle up adequately when walking out the door. much like yesterday. minus the worse of the wind. we start off on chilly note

here. take lock at the actual air temperatures, the winds flow, yes, again, breezy, but not windy or harsh like yesterday was. twenty-eight is the current temperature at the airport, at 27 in atlantic city, and up in mount pocono, at 19 degrees. so, yes, you want to knock close to 10 degrees off at least for now for feels-like values. and in the meantime,xpect to see sunny skies, now, i did hear for couple of folks on twitter, or eyewitness weather watchers are up and adam. they're bearing through this circus with us, right now, an i'm going to get to some of your report. please send them n we will be able to get couple on air. we do appreciate that you're thinking every us and sending in your information. but looking forward to th weekends, little taste of april coming, folks. it will stay mild, even into next week. so we walk you through how mild it will get, which days is the warmest, all of that good stuff just a little later on, meisha? >> great, i don't think too many people will be complaining about that. good morning, everyone, and tgij to you. we made it to the end of the weekends. i have to tell you for friday morning we are starting off

pretty busy this morning, when we look outside, first the ben franklin bridge, looking good pushing in the westbound direction toward center city. really pull your attention right away to this more major accident in mt. laurel with injuries. the new jersey turnpike southbound before route 73, two lanes are now open. that's the good news, it was fully closed down. but i would still recommends using the alternate, 295 or route 130, probably going to be your best bet. i've been getting a loft tweets this morning asking what in the world is going on there an accident with injuries, so avoid the area if at all costs or i would still like i say recommends using those alternates. we have another accident on the roosevelt boulevard northbound, near c street. you are still traveling around posted speeds in that area. but we might start to see it drop a little bit in the 6:00 hour. we have another accident that just came up in willow grove. route 611, old york road, near welsh rd. heads up on. that will around that you see a lot of green, letting you know you're still traveling posted speeds in that area. but again, when we move into the 6:00 hour, that's probably

when we start to slow down little bit. talking about some construction yesterday in boothwyne. blue bell avenue closed over 95 for that support beam repair. still outhere. your alternate, chichester avenue will be your best bet. rahel, jim, over to you. >> meisha, thank you. two men found shot dead in east mt. airy overnight police say they're brothers. >> trang do is live in east mt. airy with more on the story and the police investigation. good morning, trang. >> reporter: good morning, police looking for four men police describe as shooters, all ran away from the sce in the meantime family in mourning and forced to make arrangements for two of their sons. but take a look at some chopper video we saw over the scene last night. police received several 911 calls about shot fired just after 10:30 p.m., uphill street. they arrived to find two brother ages 23 and 24 lying in the rear driveway with multiple gunshot wounds to the chest and torso. officers and medics rushed those two brothers to einstein hospital where they both died

a short time later. now police say the brothers had only recently started living at the home with their family. police are investigating a possible motive. >> we're getting preliminary information that the shooting stemmed from an ongoing dispute, an argument between these two victims, and other in the neighborhood. so we believe that is the motive for the shooting. >> they are hoping witness accounts, as well as private surveillance cameras will help them piece this altogether. live in east mt. airy, trang do, cbs-3, "eyewitness news," jim, rahel, back to you. >> in best news this morning, one of the monopoly game pieces is out. >> what's back in on delta domestic flights. jill wagner joins us from new york torque stock exchange, good morning, jill. >> good morning, jim, rahel.

right now futures pointing to little bit of lower open. volume expected to stay light ahead of the holiday weekend. yesterday market are were flat after the longest winning streak since 1992. on thursday the dow rose seven points, the nasdaq down four. ipo market is finally heating up after a slow 2016. snap chat parent company snaps, here at the new york stock exchange in a few weeks. it will be the biggest tech ipo since alibaba. also the jacket maker canada goose and retailers j jill are slated to go public. cell phone bringing -- delta bringing back free meals, will offer meals on longest domestic flights like between california and new york. took away free food few years ago during a slow-down in the industry. >> and monopoly thimble is no more, part of the classic board game for decades, but monopoly asked players to be weighing in on future game pieces and they're giving the thimble the boot. there are eight finalist toss replace it including a hashtag

and rubber duck. we'll finds out which one in august. >> rubber ducky? >> i was never impressed with the thimble. my piece was always the hat. >> okay. i didn't play much monopoly as a child, i played clue. >> jill, what about you? >> oh, jill is gone. she ran. >> she doesn't strike me as a thimble kind of gal anyway. jill, thank you. well, let's see if we can take video air force cargo plane literally filled with history, arrived in chicago caring artifact, from president barack obama's library. for now stored in a warehouse outside of the city, the presidential center scheduled to be complete by 2020. >> and that podium up staging the calls of saturday night live is actually the work after company base in the montgomery count. >> i monkey boys production out of wynnecote, motorized podium, now, snl gave the company less than 48 hours to

create the podium in her first rehearsal, mccarthy driving with a little pen tip. >> anyway, having issues again with our audio here. s&l first seconds rigging a segway, deemed too dangerous, so instead took motorized wheelchair, removed the seats, and built a podium on it out of foam and wood. and mccarthy controls it with a joy stick. i was trying to figur out how they made that thing up the other night. >> good to know. but i have to say, she didn't ride that like tentatively at all. she was really riding that thing. all right, women, coming up: we will take you behind the scenes of the oscar after party that's coming up next. >> plus popular cable series is coming back this weekend. i'll have the details and got to tell you, pat? >> good morning, guys, circus is in town here at the wells fargo center. ringli brothers barnum and bailey out of this worldment the clowns are out. not talking about me either, the actual clowns. we will talk to them coming

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>> i have to tell you the king of pop still on top. michael jackson's hill thriller has been 33 times platinum. that number combines actual albumn sales with on demand,

but still that makes thriller the highest certified albumn ever. it was released back in 1982. >> that's why they call him the king of pop. oscar's after party, academy official after party, the governor's ball will wow it guesses with elaborate decor. it will be held in the ballroom. few flights up from the dole bee theater. event is so exclusive that only half of oscar's get invited. want to make sure everyone feels leaving like a winner. >> obviously everybody is going to get a chocolate oscar from us. so when you leave the party, that's our gift to everybody. i don't want anybody to go home crying. and say i didn't win an oscar. we give them an oscar, so everybody is happy, and hungry they can eat it, too. >> everybody gets an oscar. the academy awards september for february 26 in hollywood. >> well, season two of show time series premiers this sunday night actress ackerman plays laura axelrod, seriously

loyal and street smart wife of billionaire investor. >> looks like we are miss ago audio clip, but did i speak with the actress what drew letter to this project. let's see if we can get this going. >> do you want to make believe what she said? >> i can tell you, i did the interview, it was actually real interesting, what i will say, jim, think we did this interview a little earlier there week, she said she's used to playing comedic roles, so this was sort of a challenge for her, as actresses and actors they lack for roles that challenge them. she said she really enjoyed it, bit of research involved. she was excited about it. >> one of the biggest years you've had as actor and actress to be type cast, you want to be taken serious, so that's awesome. >> a lot of hype. >> definitely. well, shall we attempt a weather hit?

>> we will see. >> i have some great news. now, i will say that there are some folks out there that are not crazy about the fact that we're going to warm up. yes, we will talk about the reasons why coming up here. but let's take you back in time, i love this graphic t shows you where we've been so far this month. and obviously that's majority of february 2017 has been above average. at this point, yesterday was one of them. only five days have actually been cooler than average. yesterday was chilly one specially when you have to factor in the winds. now here is the reason, at least couple of reasons why some folks specially farmers might not be so keen on this kind of wintery warmth. for one thing your plants, shrubs, will budd too early. talking just yesterday on our sister station wpht, she was saying that already she has seen daphodils and tulips trying to budd in her yard, which is bananas. it is february. return to the cold certainly can kill crops as well. and you know, since we do still have several weeks before we're completely in the clear, from any chill, that

can definitely lead to problems. early insect proliferation is a issue, some animals, actually, at risk if we have too much warmth too soon. looking at storm scan, wider zoom, there aren't any storms in site any time soon. i would say the next channels for us to see anything substantial doesn't even come until next weekend. so this weekend looks fantastic. it won't be until later next weekends that another system may be in the pipeline. but regardless, with high pressure now building in, the entire eastern half of the united states is essentially tranquil here, east of the mississippi other than handful every clouds working their way in, generally look at clear skies, high pressure to thank for. that will looking ahead to the weekends, start to see another system pass us by. that messes with our temperatures little bit. but more than anything we just end up with sunshine. so very quiet looking forecast. i promise our cbs-3 eyewitness weather watchers to get you some observations on the air, guys, thank you so much for sending those n i know these aren't the typical way you would see them. these are handful of the temperatures that we were able to bring into the system.

sandra reporting a chilly 27 currently in burlington, out in delran, alan has 26, 25 from john in glasco, souderton, steven smith at 24. so, it is cold outside. and there is still a bit of a wind factor to factor into that. so it does feel more like the teens for a lot of you out there. the sunshine will be with us, how much, all day long. normal high on february 17th, is in fact 44 degrees, in philadelphia. so hey look at. that will average day for a change. no hands. fiveo 10 miles per hour with the winds out of the west, take a look into tonight where we are down to the mid 30's, couple of patchy clouds, nothing more, and lighter wind at that point. beyond this day, we ends up with very warm air. warmfront lifts in. no harm. no foul. too much other than bringing few clouds, and in the 60s right through the weekends, if you're lucky enough to be one of those folks there has the day off monday for president's day, cold front noxious back to the mid 50's, but still, that's about ten, 11, 12 degrees above average. keep the sunshine into

tuesday. wednesday right now looks likeness best chance to see wet weather. even then meisha i don't think it is more than just a shower. so, not really all that bad. if you like the sunshine, you leak the warmth, this is the forecast for you. >> this is -- >> got to love it. >> i was going to say you are speaking my language. this is indeed a forecast, good morning, everyone, happy friday to you. what are we looking outside? three accidents, friday morning there is will slow us down little bit. but first, live look outside, schuylkill, taillights eastbound direction at montgomery drive. actually looking real nice here. probably will stay that way for quite some time because it is a friday and they tend to be lighter travel days. this serious accident in mt. laurel to pull your attention to with injuries. new jersey turnpike southbound, before route 73, two lanes are now open. it was fully closed down, but i would still hhly recommend using a alternate. 259 or route 130 simply because of the level of congestion that you are getting in and around this area. so again, two lanes are open. traffic is getting by.

but we are having report that the gaper delay is pretty bad. and we've got a lot of congestion there, so again, your alternates, 295 or route 130, jim, rahel, over to you. >> thank you, meisha. this weekend ringling brothers and barnum and bailey circus will say final farewell to philadelphia. >> "eyewitness news" reporter pat gallen livet the center clowning around this morning which is something pat is used to, good morning, pat. >> reporter: hey, good morning, guys. yes, i'm in what is this thing called? clown rocket? clown rocket is what it is called. oh, man. this is pretty awesome. ringling brothers barnum and bailey back in town, actually sadly the last time they'll be in philadelphia, guys. sorry. >> it is all right. >> you guys are awesome. >> why thank you. >> let's talk about how awesome the clowns are then. >> yes. >> and they tell me that i actually fit right in as one of the clowns at cbs. so i'm totally cool with that.

actually here, hi, good morning. >> good morning. >> they want to hear. so last time in philadelphia, kick off last night, how much fun was it? >> so much fun. energy was incredible. we had a blast last night. >> oh, it was amazing. >> awesome. so if people are coming out this weekend because it runs through monday what will they see when they come snout. >> they'll see the most amazing show, the greatest show, even greater with technology, really cool stunts, talent all over the world, we also have early ac serbs meet myself and other perform, before we start the show. >> we have early access this year is really different from all of the years ringling brothers. so it is amazing. >> were you giving me little bit of sneak peak. what exactly is the early access? what's it bring? >> the early access, like behind the scenes of how performers got started in the circus we also bring out our alexander, bit cat trainer.

he comes out with one every his tigers and explains to everybody exactly how he trains a tyinger. >> that's really cool. could i learn? >> oh, for sure. yes, you can go buy a tiger and do it yourself. >> all right, that seems a little expensive. >> specifically what do you guys -- >> i'm a figure skater in the show. yes, one of the trapeze artist. >> i heard you're super athletic. >> i heard that too. >> is it true? >> she is super athletic, yes, come on out and find out though. >> that's awesome. so, it runs through monday, tickets, ticket are still for sale, is that correct? >> wringling. com. get more information and tickets. wringling. com. awesome. learn about the performers or download the new app from the app store, and the app story think they have it at ringling brothers. >> you guys are awesome. let me ask the clowns. what's your favorite part of the show? >> i like -- oh, you're pretty good. i like the trapeze, really cool. i like the tigers a lot. tigers are really cool.

>> everyone lovers the tigers. >> pure preditor. >> also 700-pound pigs. >> 700-pound pigs? >> we have huge tigers, we've got pigs, we've got clowns, we've got it all down here. come on down over the weekend, last time in philly if you have to do it, guys. >> pat gallen fitting right in, if i must say so myself. >> the minute they mentioned the big pigs, meisha's ears perk right up. calm down, meisha, calm down. we'll be right back with a spec look for an honor for our own ukee washington.

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>> the philadelphia city council has come around to something, let's be honest, all of us have known for a long time. >> our ukee washington is a living legend. city council recognized ukee yesterday for his contributions in the media. ukee was one of three local broad cast ers chosen for the honor. ukee remembers where it all began for him. >> it was here, my career choice, where the seed was planted and so shall they grow. i was inspired and motivated by watching television, way back in the day on my family's black and white television, with the advice grips for the knob that fell off. >> sounds like my house. the special event was part of philadelphia's black history month celebration. you can watch ukee's entire speech on our website

cbsphilly.com. and congratulations, ukee, an honor well deserved. >> i have to say i remember my first live shotty did here, when i first got to philly. you know, i tossed it back to ukee, i tossed it back tagetes, around ukee said something like welcome rahel solomon, welcome home, so glad to have you, and i thought what a warm welcome. anyway, i have a call from my mom, that ukee is so nice. so really up standing man. >> congratulations again. coming up in the next hour of "eyewitness news," we can all use an extra hands or two in the kitchen. now robotic chef is available to help lighten the load. i'll take you inside to robotic kitchen. >> plus meisha giving us a sneak peak inside philadelphia's newest butterfly pavilion in this week's dream drive. we will be right back.

we are flowing a developing story on cbs-3 this morning, hanging on for life. this morning, philadelphia police are searching for the driver who dragged an officer down the street. we're live with details on the car that they're now looking for. >> also, while you were asleep, democrats were staging another all night session leading to up today's final vote. president trump to lever the environmental protection agency. >> chilly start to the day, foles like regular friday morning, katie says we're warm

willing up and will feel like april. well, tgif. it is february 17th, good morning, everyone, i'm jim donovan. >> thanks so much for being with us this morning, so start to get you out the door. letting us know how the weather andment traffic roads are looking. >> world of travel right now, a lot of messes out, there i don't know waist going on, because we have nice dry roadways, accidents after accident after accident. and a big one on the turnpike we will be get to go in just a moment, and one involving a motorcycle. >> oh, like you said, meisha, at least it is dry. we will just alert the viewers, we've been having some technical difficulties, bear with us through this little circus weaver got going on from a technical stant point, regardless still here for you, still want to get you out the door even glitches along the way, get you in, so taking a look at storm scan, quiet as can be, still hint of breeze, just enough it is making it feel