he pulled the city out of financial difficulties. however, homelessness and racial tensions did soar and critics say that city hall's response was ineffective. >> remember him for his phrase how am i doing? that was a phrase something he was remembered for probably up until today. again, former mayor ed koch dead. and many fans are excited about the game. many headed that way. >> and fans were heading down to the big easy. we're live with more on the fans. >> the place is lit up with purple. take a look here. we're in front of it. the super bowl game. the airport was decked out in

everything from flowers and ticket counters. and it was tough to get there. travel something about love and supporting them. and one on a flight and going to the super bowl has been his biggest extreme. >> never been in person. we'll start the party tonight. >> back here and who could be the loudest. the winner will be announced during a pep rally.

a number of events going on for the super bowl and a rally will go on with super bowl food. there will be a rally and the event has a moon bounce and silent auction for the ravens memorbilia. they will win. that's the prediction of the bear at a zoo in montana. the bear had to choose between two pies one branded with the 49ers logo, the other with the ravens logo. after checking them out he was going with baltimore. and we will bring you another ravens special tonight. we'll have live coverage of all the best spots throughout the area. breaking down everything that you can expect come super bowl sunday. it is during our news hours at 5:00 and 6:00. you will have another hour of coverage that's at 7:00. people would love to go to

the super bowl. >> an 8 year old going on the trip of a lifetime. more than 956,000 miles, 112 different cups, 1700 meetings. those are the numbers that hillary clinton's four years as the secretary of state t ends today. what is next?

ten years ago today we watched as seven astronauts were killed in the columbia disaster. and they will be remembered. the crew was returning from a six day mission when the shuttle disintegrated over texas. this was minutes before scheduled landing in florida. the cause was to the wing. and foam got in and led to the

disaster. the oar council will vote whether john leopold should keep his job. ways found guilty of two counts of misconduct in office. he is suspended with pay from  the office. and. >> and. yet the court heard about text messages between michael johnson and loved ones. and moving where it could not be extra ta died. and we'll have updates throughout the afternoon. can you follow us. 6:37. we were spoiled with the warm weather. now it is back on reality.

>> and old man winter is back. it is snowing. what baltimore city is doing about the cold temperatures. >> the snow is coming down. how long it will last and when we'll see sunshine again. >> hopefully soon. the snow is leading to a hectic commute. >> no delays here

good morning, everyone. we're dealing with the snow. radar is picking up on that. if you are heading out, be prepared for the slick roads. it is coming down light in nature around baltimore and we're seeing it around humphrey. along i-695. you will be dealing with some wet roads. snow covered roads. and then as we cross over. you will see it in belmont landing. barber. brook view on this. and we're seeing in the dark

blew, that's where you are seeing the heavier snow but it is light in nature. more flurry action. but anything that is fall something sticking to the roadways. we are going to be dealing with a slick commute again. with that, we have an advisory. that's for the areas here in blue. temperatures are cold 26 in clarksville. and shady shied the winds are light. they will pick up as we go throughout the day. gusts at 30 miles an hour. sustained winds 15 to 20. this is the planner. the most accurate is like this we had sunshine. this is a quick moving system. it will be out of here at 10:00 by 11. and then by 3:00 more sunshine. gusty and the temperatures will be back in the deep freeze.

bundle up. linda is outside of the studios. you saw flurriesis it colder, how is it going? >> reporter: you want your heavy coat this morning. the snow is sticking now. you want to give yourself extra time to where you are going. the drop in temperatures has prompted baltimore city to issue a code blew through the morning. the city's shelters will be0 open for extended hours. it can be dangerous for your health. here are tips to deep from getting the best of you. >> the more you cover up the less body heat you will lose. drink lots of water. it can lead to hypothermia.

use a space heater. be sure to turn it off. never use a generator in the home it can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning. when it is this cold outside, a good thing to remember if it is too cold to be out it is too cold for your pets. and right outside of the studios. york road and fine not too many. and it is sticking on the roads. be careful. we're dealing with accidents across the region if you are traveling in anne arundel. there is a crash on davidsonville road at route 50. we're dealing with an accident on telegraph at 32. for those of new baltimore county. look out for an accident on single we look at 695 here in

baltimore. no plays as you head downtown. this is a ride from the beltway all the way downtown to fayette street. traffic is picking up back to the belt we here on the west side of national pike. it will be take you 9 minutes. as we found out, the snow is sticking to the roads. it is cold enough to do so. prepare for slick conditions, take it slow, that's the best advice this morning. that's a look at your time saver traffic. back to you. this morning the police are trying to figure out what led to a shooting that happened last night in edge wood. the victims were teens. one of the teens was pronounced dead at a hospital. the other was flown to shock trauma. they believe they were in communion center. there to meet someone at the time of the shooting. state lawmakers are challenging the firearm safety act. a group of senators will present the alternatives. the governor introduced a

package and it includes an assault type weapons ban. licensing and a little on magazine sales. five things to know. a bittersweet day. the secretary of state is retiring from her position. and senator john kerry is being sworn in in a small private ceremony. today is the start of black history month a time to recognize the political, social and scientific contributions made by african-americans. a number of museums have exhibits all month dedicated to the culture. a plane makes an emergency landing. the copilot took control and landed that plane safely. slash on red and it will be going red for women day. >> and heart disease is the number one killer of women. new orleans know was the

victims of sandy victims are going through. that's why drew brees is holding a concert tonight. and one performer is being honored at the super bowl. and ray lewis is being recognized for overcoming trials and inspiring fans. it has been riven to one player today and one former coach tony dungy. many fans would love to see them play tickets are scarce but for one young man this dream is coming through. and can you see from the decorations he is a big fan. he has been half his life.

and he is going to heading to have in. his dad surprised him with the game. >> and the last day and that i'm going to the superdome. >> he hope they win. >> i think they will win. >> why do you think they will? >> because. >> we're going to beat them. >> they will take the trip. it is only one ride but it is one that the fan is never going to forget. >> that's the trip of a lifetime. >> they will leave the cold. >> i want to go. >> we'll deal with the cold here and we see snow coming in across the area.

>> and pushing quickly away. it is about to clear clearing frederick and we will start get some sunshine in here. that's what we like. and right now and clouds and across the area. >> this is blue freezing. and 25 coming in at 24. 30 and 31. we see the wind gusts they will be picking up. we are cold. we have the front that will

push through high pressure. and mostly clear skies. we look at the future friend, more coming in you have plans out there. and time and we go into sunday. we have more snow in the. the temperature at 35 degrees. and frigid. clear. 18 degrees. 33 and tomorrow. and this is the forecast for you if you are throwing parties out there. it will be coming in. and more seasonable. >> the snow is leading to a commute. one on route 50.

>> and route 100. and another crash and route 32. traveling in baltimore. and edmonton and. the outer loop is jamming down to 40. and in parksville this is what it looks like. and a delay if you are traveling in kingsville this morning. look out for another crash. over to you. >> and the commute and all that. no doubt about it and so is the food. >> the beast has returned. >> and doing a great job out there. and the best n celebration

we'll make some great new orleans style food. a gumbo is a thickened supe. >> and it is. the key to a great rue. you cook it until it is more than peanut butter and for them celery. care rots and peppers. there is bacon peppers. there are different textures. i thought it was amazing. it is available. okra. >> you are going. >> and you have to have it. >> and we have some smoked sausage. we'll add and the magic.

and ready for us all. >> and ready for us. >> look i'll reach across the pot anded a tomatoes. >> and all of a sudden lynette was doing weather now they are in the country. , you come in and do this. , we love having you in. >> who are you doing this for. >> i'm working at north oaks so a big shout tout my residents. this may be too spicey for them. but they do like our cooking. i have another fellow who is a great chef. >> now i'm sure they are all ravens fans. >> nate is the biggest.

>> can i say something that is the must have dish. is it the oysters. i tried to pick the two. i think that gum bow is important. but. >> when you talk about the seasings that go in. we love our old bay. >> gay -- yeah, yeah, they love their i see they are here today. >> and tony is the man. >> how did you is a i it. >> i'm down with that. >> oysters, this is a traditional recipe called oyster remmic. it is made with a mayo and dried mustard and celery salt. chili sauce and paprika. it is a favorite seasoning. you open it, take this, you know the meat on top. very simple. you take your sauce.

boom. boom. you come here. what doesn't make -- bacon makes everything better, everything is better, they have ice cream these days. i'll go behind you. >> these are my favorite, i love these. >> and this goes in the oven. watch this. out, that was not hot at all. >> look, kids. >> look at that. >> wow. >> okay. >> scallions the salt and to keep them from tipping around on top of the, i know. you make it look easy. the easiest way they struggle with is opening the oyster. and it is to not put it on the table but hold it in your hand and stick your knife in the tail end and give it a spin a

twist, not a pry. >> is that a news sell. >> it is. cut it and flip it over. you have, you know a nice oyster like that. >> and people really have like they love them or they cannot stand them. >> do you think they don't know. >> what is that. >> i just -- >> cut the bottom. >> did i. >> great, great. >> and let me get here between you. and the service this is how i serve it. out of the pot. let's turn the rue off. i would transfer it to a, you have rá having a party. and down and down. put it in a crock pot. and transfer it. so when you serve. it is crock pot a rice cooker. it is the best way to keep it you know going. >> you don't have a problem. >> you serve it up. we have to go. >> and love having you in. that's up right now. the recipes at abc 2 news.com. get them enjoy the game.

be careful. make good decisions. >> go ravens. >> go ravens. there is no mass-produced human.

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