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and now at 5:30. the never ending construction project. crews have been working on the bridge since 2008. the project was supposed to be finished in 2012 and there's no end insight. we're talking about the water street bridge connecting danvers and salem. and people living and working nearby have had enough. let's be honest. who doesn't like to whine about construction. >> it should have been done have plenty of reason to complain. >> it's a mess, it's been too long, and something's got to be done about it. >> reporter: the water state bridge is a state project that began in 2008. the same year that richard ventura opened up the dunkin' donuts. >> i think the whole town is frustrated. >> customers pass him by,

inconvenient. it's kind of outrage actually. >> we don't know when it's going to be done. >> reporter: the delay has not just taken a bite out of the bottom line. the drilling has caused the walls to crack. >> reporter: the building would actually shake. >> kind of, yes, a little bit. it's like a earthquake. >> reporter: they had to cancel the project right in the middle because of a design flaw so after eight years and counting, residents are baffled about how a bridge so short can take so long to finish. >> we are not talking about the -- bridge. >> get it done. >> reporter: we just heard back and they say the bridge project is on schedule for completion by the end of this year. tonight investigators in connecticut are trying to

at the time of the blast, seven people, including several children were inside the building in vernon. four people were trapped in the rubble. and three are in the hospital and everyone is expected to survive. >> what i can say is that it was truly a miracle that no one was killed at this house. this is just a devastating scene, catastrophic damage and the fact that everyone survived is truly a miracle. >> reporter: the blast was so powerful that the front door flew into the home all the way across the street. let's go back live to lisa and david who are live in sturbridge tonight. >> reporter: thank you so much. the pan-mass challenge is such a huge undertaking. we're talking about 6300 writers going through 46 different towns and the mastermind of all this is billy star. >> he worked on it out of his

what's coming up. how do you feel? >> it's a perfect plan and we're ready. >> and the weather looks good. >> the weather looks whatever it is. >> we know how bad it can be. >> i've been reading -- and they've been sending us weather advisories. and it sounds mostly good and nonetheless whatever comes, we'll deal with it. >> $46 million is such a huge figure. how in a few sentences did it to $46 million this year? >> people wanted to play a role. and for those of us -- most of us -- who are not doctors or clinicians there had to be a way to join the war on cancer. and funding it is what we do.

apologized. and in 1980 nobody heard of it but the community was strong. and after that it was the repetition, people telling people about where th went and about the personal stories and this grew organically and powerfully. and we're now institutionalized. this is a boston baby product for a great world class institution ba i are especially proud. our daughters who are 15 years old are riding their first day one and they are joining the mission to fight cancer. >> it's the youngest you can be to ride, 15 years old? exactly. >> have a great ride. >> obviously, the goal is to find a cure for cancer. we thought it was interesting to find out where we are in the

cure might take. we thought we'd look at a mass general researcher who has focused on a micro chip. technicians with use the chip to filter nta of blood. the chip separates the regular cells the cancer cells. and that allows the scientists to look at the genetic fingerprint c ta and some doctors are looking at injecting a synthetic form of vitamin d. and some scientists believe the key to a cure could researchers are looking at extracting immune cells a patient's body, reengineering them, and injecting them back into the body to fight the cancer. amazing research being done in boston. and that's the other big part

you have the drivers and then dana far better doing incredible work. >> after the work, how do the riders relax? >> coming up we have the perfect vineddage for you. >> and why can't you get pizza out of a vending machine? where you can find the first pizza atm. you don't veto be in brazil to feast. the phantom gourmet looks at spots specializing in all you can eat meat. >> get ready for a long ride. we'll take a look at the forecast which does include showers and thunderstorms

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lot of ways to celebrate the pan-mass challenge. >> check out one of rirs who is carbo loading. >> beer is the choice for some. but others, the red winea speci special blend for pmc. the total mileage 192. th14napa valley was released last ar and is still available. and a portion of each bottlthe challenge. >> i like it. >> two thumbs up. [ laughter ] >> we know that pizza and college kids go together like peanut butter and jelly. >> how about a pizza atm? this was brought to us by the folks at xavier university in ohio. this vending machine is being installed idng hall.

pizzas at a time. for 10months, you'll get a cooked, sliced, boxed pizza in three minutes. >> i'm guessing the busiest time is 3 a.m. >> we need one of those in our cafeteria. are you getting excited for olympics? >> as the world turns its attention to rio, the phantom gourmet has been out looking r cuisine. >> in copley square, a brazilian style steakhouse. waiters circle with slow roasted skewers of beef, pork, lamb, and more. serving up slice after slice. >> once the meat started rising and you taste the different flavors, the people get excited. they are not having to enjoy

flavor. they're continually changing the taste. >> chama grill is an energetic eatery that specializing in all you can eat -- and classic italian fare. they have your covered. >> we took the idea of brazilian barbecue and italian combined them seafood stews that are cooked and served in a clay pot. watch the phantom gourmet on my tv 38. coming up next. the summer of savings. this week we're taking you

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it may be true that the pan- mass challenge marks the tail end of summer. but we are not about to say goodbye to summer yet. >> we are breaking out the bi screen and heading outdoors. >> it's a night out everyone can enjoy as we soak up the last of summer. across the region, towns and communities are holding outdoor movie nights, many r >> did you put one -- >> from the classic to kid favorites, there's something for everyone. in foxborough patriot place opens every other wednesday and

occupy their time and the fun starts at 6:00. you can grab your blankets and beach chairs and head to the harbor walk in gloucester on monday nights. you can enjoy free friday flicks in boston brought to you -- get there early and get the perfect spot. tonight's movie is the dinosaur. go to www.cbsboston.com for more. i'm kathryn hauser, wbz news. >> reporter: all right, thank you. just to give a quick update. lisa is riding, leaving from wellesley tomorrow, two days. myself, eric, and the entire weather team is riding on sunday from wellesley, to foxborough and back to wellesley. and we want to thank all the generous folks.

celebration, eric. >> absolutely. and i just want to echo the sentiments there as well. so many viewers and twitter followers have been donating to the cause. the weather team is up over $8500, the generosity is amazing. and what a philanthropic place we live. the crowd is getting the bikes ready. tomorrow morning is an early start. and every bell, it's a first time pan mass rider. it's going to be a warm and humid day. we talk about much higher humidity. we'll have air temperatures in the 80s. definitely, stay hydrated. in terms of storms, we're looking at afternoon. most of the riders will have a good five hours under their belts before the storms develop. a northwesterly breeze. and outside this evening.

to around 90. and concord in falmouth. and thn temps outside the harbor at 75 degrees. we'll stay around 70 and the clouds will be on the increase and the humidity will be on the increase overnight tonight. we have 24 hours of it. and it will be sticky tomorrow. here's the timeline. we start with partly cloudy skies and maybe a stray shower early in the around noon. and that starts to the west. as we head into the afternoon, those will be moving east and the best chance of storms is along and south of the mass pike. by 3:00, many of the riders heading to bourne, it's going to be a close call for people out on the course. and for any festivities tomorrow evening. a chance for downpours and storms and the main issue will be for locally heavy rain and

and most of this is done by 7:00 to 8:00. the storm prediction center has a marginal risk, or may reach severe limits with the strong winds. that's the one thing we'll keep an eye on. and some localized flash flooding on the streets. and for any of the riders on the course, i think the storms will be so late in the day that many will be finished with the da on saturday. and sunday we change out the air and it's going to get much more comfortable. tomorrow the humidity and we'll switch it to a northwesterly breeze and that lowers the humidity. and it lowers the temperatures a little bit. and we'll be in the 80s on sunday. we have temps in the 80s tomorrow with a chance of early day storms. and tomorrow gusty and cooler with highs in the 70s.

the heat. we have beach weather for monday, tuesday, and wednesday. and a chance for isolated thunderstorms on wednesday b the end of next week is starting to look promising. we may be getting beneficial rain at the tail end of next week. and we a school yard shoutout. pamela gardner visited the -- kindergarten through 5th grade. and this theme was reach for and pamela talked about living her dream as a meteorologist. and we're happy to have her on board at wbz and happy to be doing science even class is out the summer. dave and lisa, back to you. >> eric, thank you so much. of course we don't have for cancer yet.

way. >> we introduced you in 2011. after surviving a rare cancer, he knew he wanted to ride the race. he was the youngest survivor to ride in the route. the captain of his lacrosse team. he was accepted to 21 schools and attending u mass emerson. anglad you're well. >> 21 schools. >> pretty imesproud to be your station and we are looking forward to opening ceremonies tonight at 7:00 from sturbridge. >> and on sunday we'll be live streaming the finish line in provincetown. if you have a friend or a member of the falyyou

www.cbsboston.com and we'll be live streaming and you can all the finish line which is always an awesome moment. >> you hate to see it end. a busy boston street will look entire different. and coming up tonight at 6:00, tom brady gets personal. why he says he decided to fighting his deflategate punishment. and why so many sharks are

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boston will get more pedestrian friendly this weekend. for first time ever, cars will be forbidden on newbury street. there'll be parking restrictions in the area. the goal -- to encourage more foot traffic of course for the local businesses and restaurants. people living and working in the ar idea. newbury street will reopen to cars at 6:00 on sunday night. much more news and pmc coverage is just ahead and the news at 6:00 starts right now. live from the channel 4 studios in boston, wbz news at 6:00 starts right now.

sturbridge for the kickoff of the pan-mass challenge, now less than an hour away from the opening ceremonies that will be broadcast on wbz tv. this is a big deal. it's become the biggest athletic fundraising event in the entire country, raising more money than any other event like its. >> we're talking about 10s of millions of dollars. $46million the goal this year alone thanks to the cyclists who have been room. and many have made it through and are getting the bikes ready. this is registration and wbz is so proud to be the official sponsor of the pmc, media sponsor. we'll be taking over the commonwealth tomorrow morning. 6300 riders strong. distances range from 25 miles to 200 miles. last year, 6000 riders raised $45 million.

top that with a $46 million goal. excited to kick things off at the host hotel. and we have a team of reporters helping us do it. >> we have eric fisher, our meteorologist live at -- where many riders leave tomorrow. and first we want to check the other big news of the day. so let's head back macleod. tom brady talks deflategate a little bit. >> i think it's just personal and you know i tried to move on from it. >> the patriots quarterback answering questions for the first time since the fight. and wbz was the only station to bring it to you live. let's get out toat the cbs scene. i think he just wants to move

the sterof it -- it deflecting yo never know the way he answers things. today he didn't ;> reporter: number 12 is as competitive a player as we've ever seen. >> how difficult was the decision for you to make? >> i think it's just personal. and i tried to move on from it. i try to -- like i said -- focus on the positive and with