they'll be home for christmas, travelers head to their destination by car, train and as you can see, by air. or traveling by car, when is the best time to lever town , or maybe stowing home for christmas, finds out if we'll see any snowflakes. >> some of the horse-drawn carriages you see around philadelphia are about to become history. we'll tell you which company is shutting down and what will happen to the horses. today is friday, december 22, good morning, i'm jim donovan. >> i'm rahel solomon. katie and meisha are off. chelsey and pat are keeping an eye on things this morning.

taking care of us, getting us out the door. >> roadways looking pretty clear so far this morning. that will will change when rush hour hits, but the weather not affecting anything either. >> a nice travel day, if you are traveling for the holidays today. won't be able to say the same thing of course as we head into tomorrow, unfortunately, but let let me take to you some temperatures across the region, starting out your day not as cold as we were yesterday. not dealing with the winds either. that's making for a better start to your friday, 35 degrees, in philadelphia. thirty in millville. still, chilly out there, right so 27 degrees in atlantic city , we're at 25 degrees in wildwood. and then in delaware, looking at 33 degrees in wilmington, it is right around 29 degrees in dover. winds speeds as i told you really not too bad. right around 5 miles per hour out of the east in philadelphia, but calm, into south jersey, also cents into delaware, so not dealing with much in the way after chinned will factor, making it feel more comfortable out there. throughout the day, we remain dry. but the clouds are going to be the dominating feature in our forecast. so we will see limited sunshine, especially as we

head into the afternoon. 46 degrees, by the noon hour. and very mild afternoon. in fact, we will be nearly 10 degrees above average for this time of year. looking at high right around 52 degrees, and then some rain is going to be moving in, as we head into the overnight hours tonight, and also tomorrow. so, you don't have the green light for travel as we head into tomorrow. a mild and rainy saturday is going to be on tap, if you are going to be traveling locally, as we head into sunday, that looks generally dry, christmas eve, a-okay, and then another system will arrive. that's going to bring us chance for rain-snow mix overnight, into christmas morning, we could be talking about couple of morning snowflakes, at least a little bit after mix. we will talk all about that coming up in just a bit. pat? >> sounds good, thank you, chelsey. out to the roadways this morning, little bit of back up schuylkill westbound, move this way, the schuylkill westbound had bun one lane blocked, that's since cleared, but now residual delays headed towards the city of philadelphia, schuylkill westbound south of the vine but it is cleared, this look

like it will get out of here in the next few minutes, ben franklin bridge looks beautiful so far this morning, between camden and philadelphia, my favorite camera that we have available. also the blue route at mid-county, looking nice this morning. so, get out on the roadways if you are starting your weekends , get out there now, no one on the roadways except the schuylkill as i told you. but over to new jersey, 76 westbound near 295, they'll be closing one to two lanes between 8:00 a.m. so this will cause some delays later in the morning they've been clearing this out kind of early fingers crossed they dot same thing here again this morning, but still 8:00 a.m., 66 westbound in new jersey near 295-6789 also, something to tell you about in south jersey, mays landing, route 40 eastbound closed near old egg harbor road, this will be happening until midnight. so use route 322. jim, rahel, over to you. >> thank you, patrick. well, headed out of town for the holidays, millions will be make that trip today. >> in fact, triple a project record travel volume through the ends of the year, trang do

live at philadelphia international airport this morning. good morning, you've already been seeing pretty long lines out there? i have. >> reporter: i've got a lot of company with me here. the line moving but keeps filling right back up. this is the security check point at terminal d and e and, man, has it look like this for the past half an hour, and it is already looking like this so early in the morning, so you can imagine how it is really going to fill up throughout the day, as more and more people catch flights out of philadelphia international airport. and so again, what we are hearing is that this is going to be a record year for travel we can certainly see that here at the airport. but i'll take you overeater to jane, joining us from triple a mid-atlantic. good morning, so talking about how this is record year. why is that? >> reporter: triple a has seen travel volume across all imagine or holidays this year increase there is will be injured rear for year ends travel. we have strong economy, and

consumer confidence is high. so, people are more likely to use their disposable income to spends on travel. >> yes, and certainly doing that here right now. so, you also were telling me earlier, that most people will be traveling by car. right? and so we will be seeing lots of backups, you think this is bad, you think tomorrow will be even worse, right? >> yes. this is busy day for air travel for sure. people want to get out and have the whole weekends to be with family and friends, tomorrow, saturday, is going to be heavy traffic, and congestion, no matter where you're going, you're going to see locals who are ringer around, and doing their last minute holiday preparations, and then you're going see those who are traveling, everyone's going to converge on the highways, as the 09% of holiday travelers will go by cars, triple a is recommending you pack your patience, plan ahead, leave yourselves plenty every extra time to get to where ever your destination is this weekend. >> great. well, thank you so much. definitely awesome advice. pack your patience, actually going to be talking to some of the passenger ers coming up at

6k can talk to them how their travel is going, but yes, even though a lot of people here there is line is moving. so, you know, the people are doing great job here at the airport, and we send it back to you guys, jim, rahel, back to you in the studio. >> see you in a bit, thank you "eyewitness news" has learned seconds person has died from injuries sustained in a fatal hit-and-run accident last week in northeast philadelphia. >> we first told you about the story on december 13, 33 year old man was ejected and killed in the early morning crash at distant street and torresdale avenue in talcony. police confirm the driver of the crash has turned herself in and faces charges in the now double fatal crash. >> philadelphia officials are shutting down some of the popular horse-drawn carriage rides, an orders filed yesterday explains the legal agreement between the philadelphia carriage company, and the sit of philadelphia. now the company will sees operations as of january 1st, and they'll forfeit ownership of the horses to the city. city officials and activists say some of the horses face inhumane boarding conditions. back in june, inspectors classified their 13 street

stabilities as inhumane. >> looks clean, romantic, but when you find out what's behind the scenes it is horrible. >> i didn't realize where they lived. and i was shocked. it is so horendous. >> a lawyer for the owner of that company did not return a request for comment, long time employee kyle hauffman told " eyewitness news," quote, we love these animals, the city's other horse-drawn carriage company will remain open, but philadelphia carriage company's horses are now headed for a sanctuary. >> famous conductor who holds the title of conductor lauriette of the philadelphia orchestra is facing sexual assault all the allegations. three opera circumstances and classical musician have come forward, saying there has been sexual abuse. one claims he pushed her against the wall, fos dollars his mouth on hers, also says he attacked her in a dressing room while on the road in 2006 so far no comment from charles dutoit led 650 perform answers

with the orchestra. >> releasing a statement: we had no knowledge every these allegations, association committed providing safe and respectful work environment for all every it employees and guest artists, we've had no communication with mr. dutoit and he has no future engagements with the orchestra >> police investigating shoot that sent four men to the hospital in southwest philadelphia, this happened around 9:30 p.m. last night 6600 block every did your he will street. police say it all started in a street with a fight between a woman and her boyfriend. the woman called her family members for help. when they showed up, the boyfriends allegedly started fighting with them. that's when he opened fire, shooting four of the men. the victims were rushed to the hospital, where they're in critical condition. police are now looking for that shooter. >> also, in southwest philadelphia, police are looking for another shooter that they say shot and killed a man outside after store. this happened just after 6:30 last night, the 5200 block of woodland avenue, we're told the gunman shot the rick tim in the chest. officers rushed that victim to the hospital, where he died. no word on what sparked the

fatal gunfire. >> overseas now, police in australia say there is no link to terrorism after suv rammed into a crowd of people in mel born, suv injured 19 people, four critically. investigators say the driver 32 year old australian man of afghan descent with history of mental health issues. also arrest the 24 year old they say filmed the incident and was also caring a bag of knives. authorities do not believe the two men are connected. un general assembly has overwhelming lee die announced trump's as israel capriati toll. 128 to nine, with 35 countries on staining, israel calls it diplomatic victory, palestinians say the vote reaffirms their cause in the international community, they're pursuing the establishment of palestinian state and want jerusalem as its capitol. >> back here at home, lawmakers on capitol hill have proved short-term solution to government funding. >> as hena doba explains, had the bill not been approved the , the government faces shutdown at midnight tonight. >> these are the last vote

expected to house for the day, the week, the month, and the year. >> before fleeing dc for the holidays thursday, lawmakers and the house and senate approved a stopgap measure to fund the government for the next four weeks. narrowly avianca vert g government shutdown. the bill serves as a short-term extension to the children's health insurance program, or chip. and provides funding for a veterans rans healthcare provision. >> the measure also sends $4.7 billion to the department of defense. the development came just days after republican cans cast their sweeping tax plan. some lawmakers expressed concerns about the recent pason capitol hill. >> i've seen people of good will of both parties. try mightily, so far consistently failed. to get us back to regular order, and to ends this process of moving crisis to christ us. >> house also passed a separate 81 billion-dollar disaster relief bill, to help

puerto rico and states like teixeira as, florida, california, recently impacted by hurricanes and wild fires. the senate though voted to delay the measure, until the new year. >> the emergency response is over, but recovery and rebuilding effort go on. >> president trump is expected to sign both the funding bill and the new tax overhaul bill, as soon as today. hena doba, for cbs-3, " eyewitness news." >> well the biggest stories of the year coming up on " eyewitness news," which ones top the list in 2017. >> and controversy over the nf l protest claims another casualty. what the founder after pizza chain said that led them to step down. >> and the new wild fire erupts in southern california. how the flames spread so quickly, when "eyewitness news " continues.

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>> the founder of pappa jones row johns will step down, comes backlash following comment he made about the nfl process. the pizza sponsor blamed nfl leadership for its sagging pizza sales, he will step down effective january 1st. >> well, southern california's wild fires season continues, seemingly without end, new wild fire errupted yesterday, east of los angeles. it started as small grass fire , but quickly was out of control. the rapid response from

firefighters, fortunately, though, kept it from spread to go nearby homes. powerful irradic winds and humidity levels near zero are fueling the thomas fire. that fire began over two weeks ago, and is on the verge of becoming the largest fire in california history. well, the sexual misconduct allegations that took down hollywood heavy weight politicians and media stars was rated as the top news story of 2017. that's according to an annual pole by the associated press. president trump's first year in office, las vegas massacre, and multiple devastating hurricanes, were also repeatedly in the news headlines. chelsey, would you know this for sure, but seems we had bad year as far as natural disasters between the hurricanes, earthquakes, the flooding. >> the wilds fires, too. >> wild fires, still raging. >> it has just been absolute mess weather wise, i mean, but we are not too bad here locally today. in fact, we will be drying, especially for those holiday travelers, getting a head start, today it doesn't look

bad at all. let me take to you live look, looking at the city courtesy of palmyra cove nature park, new jersey, this is live neighborhood network, some clouds across the sky this morning, and you can see those city lights kind of making a glow off the clouds. but a dry start to your day. 35 degrees, right now in philadelphia. we don't have too much in the way of wind, so it doesn't feel as chilly that is did yesterday morning. thirty-six right in you wilmington, low 30's in dover, portions every south jersey like millville, it is 27 degrees. dry on storm scan3, and we will stay that way, as we head throughout the day today. you can look for high temperature on a very mild note. in the lower 50's, as we head into the afternoon. but plenty of clouds, those clouds are just going to dominate that forecast today. tracking two systems, as we head into the upcoming holiday weekends. first one will bring us some rain as we head into your saturday. in fact, saturday does not look like the best travel day, even if you're going to be headed up north, you could be dealing with snow up into new england, maybe even icing up that way, as well. and then tracking system

number two, as we head into sunday night and monday. now, sunday during the day, christmas eve, looks just fine , and a-okay for travel. we will see the area of low pressure developing off the coast. that's going to bring just enough snow to bring slushy coating to the i-95 corridor, with the best chance for areas north and west. not talking about much in the way of snowfall accumulation. but just under half inch, as possibility, these are a look at some of the long-range computer models. eyewitness weather seven day forecast, 56 saturday. 45 degrees sunday. then chilly as we head into the middle of next week. pat? >> thank you, chelsey. we get you out on the roadways this morning, and an accident to speak of, this is a look at one of them right here. it is the 22nd street ramp, the vine st. expressway, a tractor-trailer has been in an accident. so crews are on the scene trying to get this out of the way. we can also show you from a different angle, as well, that it is causing some delays through all of the mess hereof lights and such in the construction area, so again, tractor-trailer accident, the westbound ramp from 22nd

street getting onto vine, so you'll have to take alternate route in that area. also, the schuylkill westbound , we had some problems here earlier on this morning, but they've since cleared. so this is a smooth sale, if you're going between south street and the vine street expressway. also, smooth sale on 95, at cottman, is the curve if you are headed towards the city of philadelphia, no delays in this area as of yet. looks like maybe people taking off this morning as they get ready for the holiday weekends also, something to tell but, some debris on the roadway, pa turnpike westbound, right near valley forge, there is some debris. they're trying to clean this out of the way. we'll keep you updated on there is one more thing to tell but, 76 westbound, told but this earlier, going to be out here there is construction in new jersey until 8:00. it is cleared. christmas miracle. jim, rahel? >> there is a santa. >> christmas came little early thank you, pat for a look at newspaper headlines. >> in the mercury proposal to locate sober living facility on north charlotte street in pottstown. will come before the zoning board next week.

zoning ordinance allows group homes by special exception. the property would house eight residents with no staff. delaware county, bit of history made recently as the delaware delaware county community college graduated 67 student. now, among them, ten women, most to have graduated at one time, from the academy. >> well, in the trentonian, see at hell grunge, philadelphia has a thriving indy rock scene, but can trenton become a mecca, rahel, for punk music? joseph and griffin recently launched pork chop express booking, they hope to nurture music scene in the capitol city by booking national acts at several city venues. >> that's quite the creative name there. and that's a look at some of the newspaper headlines from around the delaware valley. and there is much more to cover on "eyewitness news" this morning. >> big night for college football fans. here's pat gallen. >> wait. i want to talk about pork chops. i'm hungry this morning. yes, so-so temple ends it season with a bowl game. we'll show you the outcome and the philadelphia 76ers under

man yet again. try to hole on against the raptors, could they? we will show you how it ended when we come back.

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>> welcome back. >> pat gallen is here talking sports, and good news for temple football. >> not bad at all down in st. petersberg, florida. new football coach jeff collins went his first year with the team with a win. took on florida international in the bowl. sure. okay. cool. yes. early in the first quarter, though, tough break for fiu. quarterback alex mcgoo, night run, 18 yards, but he injuries his shoulder on the play. he is out for the game. that would cost fiu, temple, their quarterback, frank new tile, has to hands it will himself. runs it in from 4 yards out for the score. to the second half we go, temple continuing to roll, shows off the arm.

he hits jennings, great catch. that's unbelievable catch. they score few plays later. the owls would win easily in st. petersberg, 28 to three. the final. the temple owls women's basketball team played last night, as well, they hosed former owls star, dawn staley and fourth ranked south carolina. >> temple, nice two here, from atkinson, she goes to the floor, get the hoop. she had 14 on the night. but the range ncaa champions, just too much. bianca jackson hits the three here, one of four triple's on the night. temple loses big to fc. >> thirty minute before last night's game against the raptors, sixers center joel embiid warmed up on the court, looked like his usual self. it appeared he would play after being called probable. but the sixers, again, decided to hold him out, they could have used him once again. at the wells fargo center last night, some famous faces in the crowd. hi, carli lloyd, she was there , also retired boxer bernard hopkins hanging out.

nice hoodie the. the sixers seem to have complete control of this game, but it was not to be. this is dario, he goes coast-to-coast. hits the floater. he had 18-point, ten boards, nine assists cents, nice night for him. now the sixers had 22-point lead. and then it was gone. phillies own kyle lowry drives here. i went to high school with him , did you know that? he had 23 points. he was a lot better at basketball than i was, obviously. star last night, a machine, he had a career high 45 points. the sixers, they blow it, they fall to toronto, 114-109. >> flyers, they're shuffling off to buffalo, where they'll take on the sabres, the possible drop at 7:00 tonight. flyers actually won seven of their last eight games. >> now, i know everyone is looking forward to christmas night, as the eagles get ready for the oakland raiders. one man on the raiders offense , drawing attention, and always does, is of course marshawn lynch, the man they call beast mode, made his return to the nfl after one- year break, and so far

he's been pretty good. racking up almost 700 yards rushing, and seven touchdowns, however, most of that production has happened in the last six weeks. and with the eagles defense coming off a sub par performance against the giants on sunday, they'll be looking to bottle up the beef. >> there it is not a one on one type of back. known to break tackles, and half the time they blow the whistle, he is still not on the grounds, so one of those things, we understand, we got to one, wrap them up, then got to get population to the football, that's what he's phone for, and why he is a special back. >> some sad news in the wormed of sports, we note the passing of a sports casting legend, dick end berg, got his big break with ucla basketball and he went onto call 28 wimbledon championships, ten superbowls, ten final four as, olympic gays, plus the hall of fame broadcaster died of apparent heart attack yesterday. he was 82 years old.

as someone who agree up watching sports my entire life , he was part of the sounds track every my youth for sure. he had been around forever with cbs, nbc, had been around , and done quite a bit. >> what a career and amazing life. >> for sure. >> life well lived. thank you, patrick. coming up: a philadelphia carriage company decides to close it doors, we will tell you what's behind the decision , and when will happen to the horses. and a baby girl is attacked in her own home. who the family says is responsible, when "eyewitness news" returns, at 5:30. michael: i'm thankful that i'm alive and have a second chance. james: i'm thankful for the help and the opportunity that i received. darlene: i'm thankful to be able to help people in crisis. vanessa: i'm thankful that addiction is treatable, and that help is available. christie: new jersey is experiencing a heroin epidemic fueled by opioid painkillers. but if you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, i want you to know: we are here for you. this holiday season, choose help.

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this is cbs-3 "eyewitness news." good morning, i'm rahel solomon. >> i'm jim donovan, katie and meisha are off today. chelsey and pat will be along in just an employment. first, what you need to start your day in the morning minute today is friday, december 22. >> heading home for the holidays. it is already a very busy place here at the philadelphia international airport. >> security line, you guys, just keeps ongoing. >> tourist also have fewer options, if they want to take a carriage ride around the city. one company is forced to give up its horses. when you find out what's behind the scenes, it is horrible. >>si