right now at 6:00. new security concerns for the pope's visit as we're just 13 days away from his arrival in philadelphia. good evening, i'm denise nakano. the chairman of the house homeland security committee expressed concern about security. nbc 10's doug shemp has more. >>. >> that seems to be a recurring source of worry for law enforcement. then again, nobody in law enforcement wants to keep this pope from being the pope. >> had the pope coming soon, there's always concern about

lone wolf attacks. >> reporter: when the morning talk shows got around to security for the pope's visit to new york, philadelphia and d.c. there was a recent worry mentioned. >> we're monitoring very closely threats against the pope as he comes into the united states. we have disrupted one particular case. in particular. >> reporter: but he gave no detail and local officials wanted to know was the case they allegedly disrupted in philadelphia. just last friday, jefferson hospital was evacuated after an empty silver pressure cooker was left on a bench outside. and police say a suspicious brown bag left near episcopal hospital was filled with paper. the texas congressman says homeland security is very aware of what hosting a people's pope will mean. >> he's a very passionate man. he likes to get out with the people and with that comes a large security risk. >> reporter: well, as for what

the congressman mccall is referring to. a source tells nbc in washington that a man was apparently picked up by authorities but not specifically mentioned what city after he was heard saying he wanted to do things to the pope. he was bought in for a mental health evaluation. but authorities found no evidence of a plot or plan. live along the parkway, i'm doug shimell, nbc 10 news. a big surprise coming up for a local family. they're going to see the pope in a way no one else will. we're hearing from them and finding out why they were chosen for a special honor. there are a lot of traffic and parking changes with the pope's visit. check on how they'll impact you with the nbc 10 news app. philadelphia leaves another sports legend. moses malone died suddenly at the age of 60. he was part of the 76ers championship team in 1983. his body was found in a norfolk hotel room after failing to show up for a celebrity golf

tournament. doctors believe he died in his sleep. we have more on the passing of malone and the legacy he leaves behind. danny? >> he was the first player to go pro out of high school and became a two-time mvp, three-time. 12-time all-star and named one of the nba's 50 greatest players. he was known as the missing piece to the 76ers championship team. he traded for malone to the houston rockets. he was known as the chairman of the board. the lakers had the championship in 1983. malone is famously predicted the sixers would tweak their way to the playoffs. they lost one game during that run. he averaged 20 points and 12 rebounds per game in 19 nba sooerns. 76ers ceo scotto neil released a statement. moses holds a special place in our hearts and will forever be

remembered as a genuine piece of the 76ers. my condolences to the family and friends of moses malone. you will be truly missed. rest in peace, big mo. >> certainly a tough stretch for the 76ers. they lost darryl dawkins at age 68 and moses today at age 60. more reaction to the passing of moses when we join you later in the show. i'm danny pom else, for comcast sportsnet. >> you can read more about his history making career with the sixers on nbc10.com. a gray cloudy afternoon out there for people walking around the trail. there were some showers in parts of the area. nbc 10 first alert meteorologist michelle grossman is tracking the end of the rain and cooler temperatures, michelle? >> yes. a few isolated showers left over. most have moved to the north and east. it was gray and it was damp today. it was cool in many spots. many spots in the 60s. we're cool right now.

especially to the north and west. 65 at this hour in lancaster, 69 in philadelphia. 69 also in millville and 67 in atlantic city. adding on top of that, we have a breeze out there. we're seeing winds out of the northwest. that's a cooling wind. we're seeing winds over 10 miles per hour in many spots up to 13 miles per hour in reading and lancaster. 18 miles per hour in wilmington. by 7:00, mostly cloudy skies, 67. we're going to continue to see the temperatures dropping. by 9:00, 65 and 62 by 11:00. some spots dropping into the 40s tonight. we'll talk more about that and sunshine returning in the seven-day. we'll look at that too in a few minutes. new information about a hit and run involving a chester police officer on a motorcycle. the officer has been released from the hospital. he was hit by a car on friday and thrown up to 40 feet in the air off his bike. the search for that driver continues. and in north philadelphia an update to this massive water

main break last night that caused 15 million gallons of water to gush on to the street. it opened just a couple hours ago. no main repairs have started as the focus was getting the road back open. crews say tomorrow they'll assess exactly which repairs need to be made. we've also learned a nearby u-haul facility was substantially flooded in the basement. a pickup truck crashed overnight left a 17-year-old dead. it happened in new britain township. four teenagers were in the pickup truck at the time of the crash. one of them was seriously injured. the other two are expected to be okay. authorities are waiting to hear whether alcohol or drugs played a role in the crash. just in the past two hours, phoenix area police announced the arrest of three teenagers in a series of highway shooting scares. the teenagers are accused of using a slingshot to mimic freeway shootings that have terrorized drivers for weeks

now. today, police said that would be -- the arrests do not mark a resolution for the investigation. there have been 11 shootings on one interstate alone since late august. the teens are accused of projectiling objects at pedestrians and cars to mimic those attacks. turning to decision 20167. republican senator pat toomey made an announcement saying he will run for reelection. he's pitching himself as someone in congress who gets things done. toomey is so far unopposed for the republican nomination. at least three democrats say they're running for the party's nomination. the surprise of a lifetime. one northeast philadelphia family goes to church and gets a jaw-dropping gift. a little boy who beat cancer is now inspiringi"br others. his mission still ahead.

taking a live look at rittenhouse square in center city. minutes ago, a public service began to celebrate rosh hashanah. they're commemorating the jewish high holy day. in the hour before the service, a band played a free concert and all three clergy members performed. earlier today, the largest environmental festival took place at head house square. thousands came out for green fest philly. it's put on by the air council. there were ecofriend i arts and crafts and a sustainable brewed bjerregaard en. it was the largest event yet. we had to dodge a few raindrops. now we're seeing the return of sunshine as early as monday

morning. we're going to see that sun sticking around for your seven n day. we'll look at that in a few minutes.

a northeast philadelphia family will have the chance of a lifetime to see pope francis up close. a surprise announcement was made today at st. christopher's parish church and monique braxton was there. >> it is my pleasure to announce today, the family will -- >> i'm so blessed and humbled sniemtd and very grateful. >> a teary-eyed bernadette is very happy their family will welcome pope fran stois philadelphia. >> i feel like meeting him is a blessing. >> her first blessing was meeting her husband rick on a blind date in 1992. now their three children, ages 9 to 12, will join them as part of a once in a lifetime experience

meeting the father of their faith. >> welcoming the pope when he gets off the plane. >> our camera was rolling during sunday mass when the family learned they will great the pontiff when he arrives at atlantic air. >> i was thinking, is this really true? i can't believe i'm going to meet the pope. >> faith got us through our darkest moment. he's a retired police officer and was wounded when his partner officer pat mcdonald was killed in 2008. an ex-con opened fire on them during a traffic stop in north philadelphia. though injured, beaus killed the gunman. >> he was watching over you. >> absolutely. there were definitely angels there. why else would i be standing here? >> we asked their children what would they say to the pontiff? >> hi, welcome to philadelphia. hope you enjoy the experience. >> ask him to try a cheesesteak

or something. it's just an honor to meet them. >> bernadette bowe, her only regret is her mother won't get to see them as she passed away. a great morning to exercise for a great cause in delaware. third annual grayson 5k run and kids race in newcastle county today. the event raises thousands of dollars to support pediatric brain tumor research. it helps families living through pediatric cancer. the event is named for gray son, a 5-year-old boy who beat pediatric cancer. nbc 10 bureau reporter tim spur long was out there early to emcee the event. it definitely felt like fall outside. temperatures in the 60s throughout the day. we're going to be cool tonight. some of us dropping into the 40s.

also we dodge a few raindrops. a few left over showers but it's moving on of the clearing skies throughout the night. that's our first weather headline tonight. the return much sunshine on monday. it's going to be a beautiful monday and a beautiful workweek. sunshine pretty much throughout the seven-day. beautiful workweek. nice temperatures, warmer towards the end of the workweek. starting out feeling like fall. 69 in philadelphia. mostly cloudy skies. winds out of of the west, northwest. it's cooler than this time yesterday in many spots. 58 in mt. pocono. 67 in reading. 69 in philadelphia. to the south and east, mainly in the 60s as well. 69 in millville. 67 in atlantic city. it's 70 in dover, delaware. enjoy the fall-like weather. we'll be warmer by the end of the workweek. back into the upper 80s. northwesterly flow bringing down that cooler canadian air and trying to keep us cool tonight and on monday. winds around 13 miles per hour in lancaster. up to 18 miles per hour in wilmington. breezy outside and we're going

to keep the breeze in place on your monday as well. here's a look at that breeze outside. we're seeing that flag blowing in the breeze. brightening skies in the area and clearing skies throughout the night. showers, a few leftover showers over to the north and east. the next couple of hours, an isolated shower. most of us stay dry and we'll continue throughout the next several hours. clearing overnight. seeing the temperatures dropping into the 50s and the 40s. by monday, a beautiful day. another fall-like day. lots of sunshine. hardly a cloud in the sky. it will be breezy and temperatures around 75 degrees. nice monday night. still clear. tuesday we're going to wake up to more sunshine. we're going to pump the temperatures a bit. keeping the sunshine in place. another nice day on tuesday. not quite as cool as monday. mostly clear and cool tonight. 56 in philadelphia. 49, though, north and west. might need that extra blanket. nice breeze tomorrow. 74 to 77. i think we'll top out around 76. keeping that northwesterly wind

in place 5 to 15 miles per hour. then as we look towards the forecast. warmer on tuesday. 82. we'll lose the breeze as well. wednesday, mostly sunny, 85. warmer on thursday. back into the upper 80s. 87. 79 is normal. friday and saturday, temperatures into the upper 80s. nice again on sunday. mostly sunny. 83. i'm done i pam mels from come cast sportsnet. we'll continue to remember moses malone who passed away today. the eagles have landed. john clark will join us from atlanta when we come back. do we have anymore chips? [off screen] fellas? uh, sorry. we were day dreaming. about that vip tailgate and game tickets? uh yeah! and that pre-game sideline experience... exactly. or even eagle season tickets! [shouting over crowd] how do you know? you both have the new instant game from the pennsylvania lottery. yeah, the eagles instant game with top prizes of $50,000. and second chance prizes, including season tickets.

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danny pommels with you again. we continue to mourn the loss of

moses in malone who passed away at the age of 60 years old. he didn't show up at a celebrity golf tournament there. he was a 19-year-old outside of high school and went on to become one of eight players to win the most valuable player award three times or more. he was the key cog to a sixers team that won the championship in the late '70s, early 80s. they lost just one game during the run. magic johnson was on the lakers team. tweeted of the rest in peace. one of the most physical and dominant big men to ever play. moses malone, i miss you. my friend. to football now. we're about 24 hours from kickoff between the eagles and falcons tomorrow night. with more, let's go to john clark. >>. >> reporter: we are here in atlanta at the georgia dome for the season debut of chip kelly's new look eagles. he's 2-0 in the first two season

openers ard birds coach. the team flew south getting ready for their big monday night season opener. there are nine new starters on this team. the players we talked to say they cannot wait to see all these new pieces in place for their season debut. >> we've added some great guys on defense. i'm excited to put it all together and play four quarters and see how we do against a good quarterback in matt ryan and good team in atlanta. >> how much are you looking forward to this moment, first nfl game? >> i'm pretty hyped-up. trying to calm the nerves. it's not just tomorrow. it's the plane ride, he was getting pumped up. >> i'm trying to be cool. i'm trying not to overdo it. we're all excited. just on the bus, everybody is talking about the game. can't wait to get out there and get it started. >> reporter: i asked zack earns

how he's -- he'll decide whether he's going to play. he is questionable. but he fully participated in practice on saturday. in atlanta, georgia, i'm john clark for comcast sportsnet. >> don't forget tonight, the giants and the cowboys at 8:30 here on nbc 10. let's go to baseball. phillies looking to split the game against the cubs. bobbles the ball. ends up colliding with anthony rizzo. hernandez in tons of pain. suffered a dislocated thumb on the play. he will see a hand specialist tomorrow. the game goes on, bottom 8th. 5-4. freddie galveston with a pair of runners on. banks one to the gap at right center. everybody comes home. he's nailed trying to lay out a triple. it does not factor in the ending. phillies get a victory. 7-4. that's sports. i'm danny pommels from comcast sportsnet. thanks, danny. time to check in at what's coming up on "nbc nightly news" carl? >> thousands of homes threatened by a raging wildfire that has

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affect women. this year's 5k walk featured a beer pairing and food truck. it began on the waterfront in camden and ended at the art street meeting house in philadelphia. people wearing short sleeves. but cooler today. >> i thought it was cool too. it's the type of weather, you don't know if you wear long sleeve or short sleeve. tomorrow it's going to be around 75. nice day tomorrow. then we have no problem with knowing what to wear the rest of the week. it's going to be hot. in the upper 80s once again. fall-like once again tomorrow. lots of sunshine returning. we'll see sunshine throughout the seven-day. by tuesday, 82. 85 on wednesday and back into the upper 80s thursday, friday, saturday before we return to more normal-like temperatures. mostly sunny, 83. >> looks like a beautiful week ahead. that's nbc 10 news for now. from michelle, danny, i'm denise nakano. see you after sunday night football. nightly news is next. ♪

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