>> cbs-3 "eyewitness news". >> this is not about history, this is about hot city chooses to honor in the heart of our sit. >> i. >> split over a statue. a debate is raging after fu renewed calls to remove the likeness of former mayor and police commissioner frank rizzo. and tonight we're hearing both sides of the argument. good evening, i'm ukee washington. >> i'm nicole brewer in for jessica dean. "eyewitness news" reporter greg argos live in center city at the site of the statue, and greg, what are people saying tonight? >> welshing as you can imagine , nicole, philadelphians, both sides of this issue right now, hear from them in just a moment. but i want to paint you the picture of what's going on, that's the statue of course here at the municipal services building surrounded by two levels of barricade, plenty of philadelphia police, and that's because there is a march, a rail, which is expected to ends here at the statue, the statue which has become so very controversial over the past two days.

>> first italian mayor frank rizzo has watched over since 1998. now, there are calls to remove it forever. >> this is not about history. this is about who the city choose toss answer in the heart of our sit. >> i helen gym tweeting off controversy, push to go remove the statue saying she's trouble by allegations african-americans were routinely targeted and brutalized during rizzo's tenure in the late 60s to 1980s. since then, philly police have set up a barrier around the statue. wednesday a jersey man exits dollars and now arrested, and office of emergency man a.m. ment set up mobile surveillance system beside t all the while philadelphians split over whether the former mayor's statue should go. >> symbol of racism. >> take it down. >> real simple. >> at that time, in that era in pennsylvanian philadelphia, but we needed that.

>> we needed that. so, i like the statue. >> so does mark ferguson, who grew up with the rizzo family. he started a change.org petition, gathered support against effort to take the statue down. >> it is about principal. there is so much going on in this country right now. there are so many divided relations, this is not a symbol of hate. >> and back here live, here, taking a look at some of the mobile surveillance, security now surrounding this statue here, as for that change.org petition, we just check about five minutes ago or so, more than 13,000 people have signed in favor of keeping the statue here. that's the latest live here from center city, greg argos, cbs-3 "eyewitness news." >> thank you, greg. hundreds packed the theatre in charlottesville, virginia today, to remember the life of heather heyer. the 32 year old hon orders during public memorial that drew family, friends, local dignitaries. was killed on saturday while

protest ago white supremecist gathering, mourners wore purple, her favorite color, and remembered her as an ad vaux cat for equal rights and justice. >> her mother said her mother did not die in vein. >> i would rather have my child, bye-bye golly if i have to give her up, we're going to make it count. >> she loved people. she wanted equality. >> and in this issue, of the day of her passing, she wanted to put down hate. >> president trump posted this tweet about heyer this morning , saying truly special woman who will be long remembered by all. >> in the aftermath of his comments on charlottesville, president trump has abolished two every his business counsels, rash of ceo's resigned, among them, denise morrison of camden based campbell soup. in a statement morrison said quote racism, are not morally

equivalent to anything else that happened in charlottesville. i believe the president should have been and still needs to be un ambiguous on that point. >> talking to kids about the events in charlottesville. and the nation's political climate can be difficult. henry rossoff live on independence mall, what some are calling an opportunity. henry? >> we spoke with both community leaders even historian about the best way to speak with your children about this moment in time, and about what happened in virginia. the concensus is this will be eye opening for both parent and their kids. >> when would you try to talk to them few years ago, mom and dad, that does not exist, that world is not there. >> called the events in charlottesville a revealing moment for young people. he is telling his parishioners who are parents that the most important thing they can do right now is to be therefore their children. >> they watch the news, ask questions, well (would someone say that, because of the color of our skin.

>> this is tough. sometimes no words. sometimes just a hug, come sit next to me. >> you know, somehow we will make this country live up to the promise that it has made. >> really hard. >> i'm not going to pretends testees. >> i reggie with the aclu of pennsylvania encores courages parents to teach their kids not hate speech is wrong but why in america people have the right to say what they feel, even if it is offensive. >> it is necessary to have those conversations about what an america that is really differs, different people, different perspectives, what that looks like, what that means, that means good things, that means bad things. >> if parents are having trouble explaining the images of hate, coming out of places like charlottesville, there are always resources like the national museum of american jewish history right here in philly. >> these symbols have a power, and these symbols have a past. and the most important thing we can be doing today is educating ourselves, and educating our children about their history.

>> parents will also get some institution tube until support from their local schools, because of a pennsylvania law passed about three years ago, that strongly encourages schools to teach about the holocaust, genocide, and other major human right violations. live near independence hall, henry rossoff, cbs-3 " eyewitness news." >> henry, thank you. mayor kenney announced today 22 philadelphia public schools will be receiving new full time social workers. >> many are struggling with behavioral issues, as well, our teachers and school staff have asked for help in meeting those needs. >> keeping the children out every crisis is the most important thing that we can do and sometimes you cannot educate a child who is in crisis or experiencing trauma this gives us the ability to do and provide those sports. >> the the new social workers are expected to begin this upcoming school year. >> philadelphia police need your help locating a missing

man. officers say 87 year old lewis was last seen yesterday morning, on the 4,000 block of roosevelt boulevard. he was wearing gray jeans, tan shoes, and a blue and white t-shirt. he's also suffering from dementia and depression. if you have any information, please, call police. >> septa unveiled new app aimed at improving safety and secure at this for riders, called septa transit watch. smart phones, ride kearse report emergencies, suspicious activity, safety issues directly to septa transit police. police dispatcher monitors the information coming in, and can communicate with riders if necessary. >> smart phones everywhere getting real time, incoming information, from riders, makes a critical difference for police, and other first responders. >> bee count on our customers to help be the eyes and ears of the system. >> now, alerts can be sent to riders through the app if necessary. >> a city program that helps long-term low income

homeowners stay in their homes , is starting to bear fruit. >> cherri gregg from sister station "kyw news radio" took a trip to nicetown to speak with one of the first residents to benefit from the program after years of backlog >> with balloons in hand, arrived at miss robinson's home. >> it was a surprise, a surprise, that they called. >> for years, had trouble climbing stairs. >> i had had chest pains, going up the chest. but not any more. >> in may, the city announced it was finally dealing with the backlog for its housing preservation program. taking on the task of servicing 5,000 homeowners like ms. alone sarks been on the waiting list for years. >> if an individual is in a house, and they can't put a new roof, or they can't do the plumbing, then that house is eventually going to become a vacant property. >> council president, darryl clark, hemmed pass the bill

that raised $100 million for the program. it will pay upward of 15 grand for repairs, modifications, weatherization, to extend the life of thousands of low income homes, like this one we showed you last winter, where a wall collapsed. it could have been fixed, for just a few thousand dollars. >> not only saved them money because they don't have to rent an apartment. but it also allows that home to continue to be on the taxpayer rolls. >> this is you right here? >> this is me. >> for seniors like this, modifications like this air glide, accessible bathroom, equals life. people get older and they can't move around. what do they do? they die. >> yes? >> they can't move. i can move around. >> which means, she'll be around for a long, long time. >> it is the truth. nothing like it. i'm telling you. >> in nicetown, cherri gregg, "kyw news radio," for cbs-3 " eyewitness news." you can see it in her face that's beautiful.

>> still to come on " eyewitness news," you can call it the dog days of summer a parade of pups. for these animals, prancing through the halls to a warm welcome. >> plus, speaking of pups, will a solar eclipse affect your pets? we went to the experts to find out what pet owners need to know. lauren? >> and speaking of that, eclipse it, arrives on monday, will skies stay clear? how will temperatures be for that monday? i'll have the answer in your full eyewitness weather forecast coming up. >> day baseball for the phillies, highlights of pitcher ers dual in san diego, what the eagles are saying about playing at home tomorrow night. that's later in sport.

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really nice to see them reminiscing about growing up with dogs, and maybe missing some of their pets, but that's okay, we were able to, you know, share some smiles today. >> oh, that they d each dog had their biography red, to the crowd. the seniors learned where the animals were from, and what they like to do for fun. some of the smaller animals also got a chance to cuddle with some of the resident. nicely done. >> now the countdown continues , little less than five days until the solar eclipse. the eclipsefest cough taj continues as we countdown to the billing day. >> yesterday we told but how wild animals will react to the event. but what about your pets? "eyewitness news" reporter alicia, talked to the experts and asked them about how the eclipse could affect our four legged friends. >> the countdown is on for millions eager to see the upcoming total solar eclipse,

but will tests be ' qually as excited as their owners, or will the pets be anxious? >> the scientific evidence will document what is going to happen to pets. >> doctor carlos is with pen vets brian hospital in philadelphia. he's among many veterinarians being bombarded when questions from concerned pet owners. studied animal behavior for 15 years, said, likely there is one condition will that will determine if your pet will have a reaction to the rare natural phenomenon monday. >> if they have learned association, then they will do t behavior, or at a minimum they get confused because the time frame that -- >> if your pooch or bet gets little anxious during the eclipse, the solution is certainly. just give it a little extra loving, little extra comfort. but if you know ahead of time that your pet gets little anxious in general, vets are recommends that do you not take the pet out during the

eclipse. >> the change, you might just put hands down, right, but not exactly when the dog is coming , but when -- some pets might benefit from other things that might help them to be calm, which might be, for example ... putting a backgrounds calming music. >> while us humans might be evening for see the total upcoming solar eclipse, vets recommend a calm environment for your pets where they don't even know the eclipse is happening. cbs-3 "eyewitness news." >> coming up on eyewitness witness news at 11:00 we know it is dangerous to look directly eclipse, what if you're looking to take a picture of the celestial event our stephanie stahl shows you how to safely snap a photo that's tonight at 11:00 here on cbs-3. and, "eyewitness news" has you covered for the eclipse. we will be handing out some

cbs-3 limited edition and government approved eclipse glasses, this friday at noon, at dilworth park in center city on the west side of city hall. if you need a pair stop on by. get them while they last. we hope to see you there. and three of our, nicole, you all right. >> yes. >> you can't see a thing, that's good. then you know you have good glass. >> three of our sister radio stations, today's 96.5, and 98.1, wogl, are also giving away our eclipse glasses throughout the weekends. >> so listen to your favorite station for details on how to get get a pair of these. every day, every newscast, we will have you covered with all of the eclipse information you need. stay with cbs-3 and cbsphilly.com for eclipse fest , only here on cbs-3. you really can't see a darn thing. >> can't see authoring. >> i like it. >> that's when you know it is good. >> i haven't tried them on yet >> they're good. it is pitch black. >> is it really? >> i should go out to the skydeck right now. >> how many numbers am i holding up? >> let me take a guess -- two?

>> you're cheating. >> no. live tv. >> anyway, all right, is the sun out snow. >> the sun is out right now. looks like on monday we could have mostly sunny conditions, that's great for viewing the eclipse with the shades. sun is definitely out right now, live look at the neighborhood network, beautiful day, in the poconos. broad heads ville, pleasant valley, just couple of fun cumulus clouds, otherwise, a lot of sunshine, to be nic day , we brought back the typical degrs inike heat temperatures, philadelphia. after only topping in the 70s yester4 allentown, eight an in reading , 83 degrees right now in wildwood. dew points, we have higher dew indicating little bit more of that humid factor, north of the city. too intense, with dew point of 62, right now, in philadelphia d feel much more oppressive.

that's where we're headed a fri. dew point climbing mid to upper 70s, so un sever bridge humid throughout the day saturdayment then take b step back as we head into saturday. and feeling much more comfore showing us trends throughout the day today. just some passi of, very few, generated showers, e shower that cruises its way along the delaware beaches working its wa sprinkle shower that's right oversee aisle city putting bow that's about it, much more action, as we look well off to our e aboute gert looking saturday light imagery. there is the well defined eye, and ger. it is now category two seasons, so far. moving off to the northeast, an hour, it will continue to crews up into the northern atlantic, where it wi tropical.

and will notauthreat, but stillg indirect, with chopper surf at the shore. and alsvaluat rip countries being specially this wn the shore tomorrow pretty nice day again, sunshine, high temperatures upper 80s, with southeasterly winds conditions, few clouds, 71 degrees, as we head into the day tomorrow. mo day storm. high temperature eight a degrees. imagery.uickly take you to how much of an issue through the day tomorrow? mostlypassing storm headed into tomorrow night. then see much better storm chances as wedrnoonnd evening. when a few of the storms could be on the stronger side, st friday, high temperature at 88 y sunday. we will be right back.

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