tv Good Day Philadelphia 7a FOX May 25, 2015 7:00am-9:01am EDT
7:00 am
why not spent the day down the shore. we are live in wildwood all morning long. how is weather looking for rest of your day. sue serio will let you know. >> we are taking time to remember what this day is really about honoring our fallen men and women in arms. how local vets are making sure those heroes are never forgotten. if you just can't stand to tear yourself away from your cell phone, now you won't have to at the the beach. what is coming to some beaches near you that will keep us all connect. well, good morning. and, i'm so glad we're all connect here after that. >> why, thank you. >> thank you very much. >> yes, we are connected. >> you two are in red, white and blue. i totally drop the ball. >> that is okay. >> i grabbed the first thing in the closet basically.
7:01 am
>> yes. >> we get up truly in the middle of the night. >> yes. >> do you very slowly, quietly lift the garment off the hanger as to not make a noise, tip toe. >> yes. >> no, i put everything out the night before, and i didn't feel like it last night. it is a holiday. come on. it is true. >> special holiday because it is a memorial day. we are thinking of those who paid the ultimate price, their lives, for our freedom. >> of course. >> all morning long we want to see pictures of men and women in your life and paid the ultimate price. >> send us those pictures on facebook, instagram, twitter, use the hash tag fox 29 good day. not to be, morbid about this but it is memorial day, so it is all about the fallen men and with men while serving our country. veterans day is all veterans, in the past who have have served. if you have a family member,
7:02 am
friend, anyone else dear and near to your heart. >> yes. >> exactly. >> we'd like to honor them. we seem to see black and white photos of those who lost their lives serving in world war two. vietnam war at this point. but use the the hash tag fox 29 good day. >> we would like to honor them. >> now we will talk about the weather today. we are giving you a nine out of ten. you know the phrase, it is the unofficial start of sum they are weekend. it will feel more summery today then it has any or day of the weekend. is there bus stop buddy at the beach, went down to the sand on friday and yes, temperatures in the 60's to get you started this morning. the notice he has that bottle of sun screen and will apply and reapply, that sun screen today, so is there your satellite and radar picture showing some cloud around this morning but rain that you see to the north of us, not expected to make it here. 65 degrees is where we are right new with the southerly breeze at 6 miles an hour. with that southerly breeze
7:03 am
comes warmer and more humid air today. your holiday information case is for a high of 87 degrees. now we are inching in the upper 80's with more humidity. this does indeed feel more like summertime and we will check the the seven day forecast to see if we can get a break from the heat in a few minutes. lets start traffic this morning at the schuylkill expressway westbound at city avenue, and as you can see traffic will not be a problem for you there. nice and smooth sailing there. i-95 at cottman avenue we are checking there, no impediments to your travel. on the ac expressway, westbound, that is coming out of atlantic city, before route 40 mays landing exit there is an accident there that has the right lane blocked, report of the overturn vehicle and an ambulance is on the scene, so that will slow you down heading out of atlantic city think morning. finally on the pennsylvania turnpike westbound near willow grove we have reports of an accident that has the left
7:04 am
lane blocked this morning, alex. >> we are at the end of our four day weekend. >> so it is back to work and school tomorrow with you today, we play. >> that is right. >> steve keeley has been playing all morning long in wildwood, kind of playing down memory lane. >> that is right. >> reporter: well, you know what, speaking of memory, it will be a tough time for me today because bob kelly is off, sue serio actually listens to the wraps. after bob kelly get his first rap and gives me more time. >> wait a minute, those in glass houses... >> reporter: i'm throwing a boulder through that glass house. i love bob kelly. bob kelly, when i dropped my ear piece i necessity i have another five minutes before i even get to the traffic, because he does the the weather, he adds sue's weather, sometimes longer than sue does it, then whatever story i'm on for about a minute which makes me not say certain things in my story, and then gets to the traffic.
7:05 am
i have more time with him. i have to be on my toes, today, that is why i'm doing this. >> ready, then. >> reporter: seeing with all that experience and all that service, and all that longevity, you don't even get memorial day off. sue serio has been here and she's working a holiday. one time sue, do you remember we were live together down here. you stepped out of your condo. comp day just for being on vacation. that was the best deal ever. you should have swung that again. >> that was delightful. but there is in place i'd rather be then on tv with you, and a for the the record -- >> reporter: sue, if you were here today you could have went back in your closet ain't gotten red, white and blue stuff. >> media is a half an hour away. >> i didn't get a lot of slow dances in high school, you asked about that last time. i was too tall. >> reporter: no, you know what it is, prettiest girls, guys
7:06 am
are too intimidated. they are already taken or shoot me down that is why. am i right, chris. >> yes. >> beautiful girls never get asked out, that is why they complain. >> just go up to the prettiest girl because you never know. >> reporter: i teased bob kill bye going long. before i get to my honorable guest, from kensington, who was in vietnam in 1969 and 70. look at bailey, his one year old. you can tell by bailey's hair she looks like she's shaking. we need bailey. look at bailey shaking. like i don't know fit is from being nervous on tv or cold. why is she shaking, dennis. >> she don't like the boardwalk. >> that is why she's standing on the tram car concrete. >> she's a sweetheart. >> it is memorial day. we love you for your time in vietnam. you said you enjoyed vietnam
7:07 am
which is a first for me. >> somebody had to have a easy time. >> it is memorial day. you'll be at service, i'm sure. >> yes. >> reporter: are you going to go to the one here at 11:00, down by vietnam veterans memorial. >> chris is showing you the ocean. it is on the other side, memorial for you folks watching at home. this is something you've got to see. it is one of vietnam veterans with all 58,913 names. half of the size of the washington memorial but full size in memories and honor, and right on the other side of the wildwood convention center. you cannot miss it. then after services there they go on the beach side of the wildwood convention center and put a wreath in the ocean. real special day in wildwood. >> that is where i'm willing, it is right down the street. >> reporter: how has weekend been for you here with all of the nice weather.
7:08 am
no rain at all. it feels like it always rains on memorial day. maybe because when it does we make such a big deal out of it. but beautiful weather. >> yes, i got the a hang over too so it has been a good time. >> reporter: we will get bailey a jacket or what is the deal. >> he will be cool once i get him walking again. >> reporter: we will let you and bailey go. it would be funny if it nipped my finger. if i knew i was coming i would have gotten a treat. >> he didn't necessity what kind of dog bailey was i just said a nervous dog but she's a sweetheart. >> thanks for stopping. >> all right. >> look at dennis, to you see what he is doing there, with the celtics jacket and phillies shirt. >> shane victorino. there is another boston connection because victorino went to the red sox. you will appreciate this. st. patrick's day reversible jacket. that is how you get your
7:09 am
monies worth. >> steve, a little hard on the brady fans who came out for rally up there at gilette stadium over weekend. i shouldn't be so judgmental and who am i to offer my thoughts. what does this gentlemen think of tom brady, would he go to the rally, he is walking away conveniently enough. >> yes,. >> should i yell that question to him. >> no, let it go. >> here's what i will do from now on, chris, when you have a question for my guests you can get first question in and say stop with your stupid question, steve i have a better question. >> you have great questions. >> look at bailey, bailey, see bailey doesn't like boardwalk. bailey is on the tram car concrete. look at how happy bailey is. do you see wildwood board walk. this is wall to wall people at night. this time of the day you have it all to yourself. in ocean city right now. >> taking the ac expressway
7:10 am
you won't hit a jammo. >> that is right. >> all right bob kelly. >> look, all right, now look, if you have a bike here you can ride on concrete if you don't like board yourself like bailey. >> yes. >> we are right on the border between north wildwood and wildwood and a future guest of mine will be one of the favorite of the 6,660 cops. he invited me down. of course, i hate traffic so i never come unless i'm working. this is my way of visiting tony. tony will be along. he has one of the most stressful jobs in the philadelphia police department. he is in charge of the headquarters parking lot. there is nothing worse then a police officer, somebody parking in their spot. >> all right. >> steve, thanks. >> we will check back with you steve. 7:10. speaking of new jersey, ceremony honoring lives lost in combat. it begins at 11:30 at the field of dreams right after
7:11 am
the parade. it will feature honor guard and 21 gun commute. communities put 15433 flags in the outfield last week ahead of memorial day. and veil forge national historical park will observe memorial day with the audio tour and concert from the 58 national group. historian will show what camp life was like during the war and hold demonstrations of red banking. just yesterday, more than 100 people honored fallen men and women in arms. latin american post 840 of the american legion paid special tribute to puerto rican servicemen who are congressional medal of honor revip yen. they hold the memorial day service every year at freedom fountain medal of honor grows. that honors every recipient of the highest military decoration. in just a few hours on the camden waterfront 50 people will celebrate this memorial day by becoming american citizens. the naturalization ceremony will be held on the historic
7:12 am
battle will ship, new jersey, that is right around 10:00 o'clock this morning. u.s., cis will administer oath of allegiance to the new patriots. last year more than 30 citizenship candidates originated from 25 countries. congratulations to them, and to those men and women. today marks one month since a devastating earthquake in nepal killed more than 8,000 people. >> philadelphia's nepali community is helping to raise money for victims this memorial day weekend. they hosted a block party in south philadelphia. that along with the recent dinner/fundraiser has brought in $8,000. some of those attending lost loved ones in the quake and others lost their home. >> she died after the house collapsed on to her. >> house crumbled down. she was very lucky. she had already passed. >> more than 2500 nepali americans currently live in philadelphia. new for you this morning at 7:00 12a shooting in west
7:13 am
philadelphia has police looking for a killer. a man in his early 20's was shot, multiple times, in the head and back. this is a at north forty-first, and a aspen streets. the victim died at the hospital after 1:00 o'clock this morning. police have not said what may have sparked that shooting. both drivers were kill in the crash in millville, new jersey sunday afternoon, a block hand a civic reportedly lost control, and struck a toyota camry waiting a at a stop sign on university road. two young teens in the camry survived, and remain in the hospital right now. the names of the deceased have not the been released. the investigation continues. well, clock is ticking for congress to pass an extension of the patriot act which expires on june the first. when congress returns, on may 31st, from their week long recess, they will be under a crown to much resolve the matter. here's is what at issue a prevention of the law to allow full collection of the telephone data by national security agency. house has already passed a bill that would end the data collection program. the white house, is calling on
7:14 am
the senate to back the the house bill. >> i think ultimately, some aspect of it will be extended. i think there is no question about that. the number of people who want to shut the program down entirely is really very small. >> officials say they will lose valuable surveillance tools if the senate fails to go along with the house. here we go again, a bomb squad in washington d.c. safely destroyed a suspicious package found in the parked car on the national mall. yesterday, capitol police on routine patrol spotted the car, around 5:00 p.m. a section of the neighborhood was closed off after gasoline was detect. a thorough search showed no sign of hazardous materials in the vehicle though. the car's owner was charged with driving without a license. and 7:14. beach goers don't to have worry about their cell phone batteries running out of juice this summer. >> my goodness do people enjoy the beach, before we ever had cell phones. the beach in northeast, the the cell even if charges will
7:15 am
pop up on your boardwalks. a lot have people like the idea. others say hey, forget the cell phone. thinks time to be cell even if free and relax and getaway from all of the technology. >> when i go to the beach i don't want to be connected to technology, i want to just sit back and relax and read a book and i'm so connected to technology, all week, all the time, that i just want to connect. >> even those who said said they weren't going to use chargers did say it is good in case is there an emergency to have a full charge. >> that is how i look at it. i came from myrtle beach, we lived a mile from the beach. we were go all the time. we inner really used our phones a lot of times you go to the beach you pit it in a zip-lock bag. you don't want it sand to get in there. how would you be using it where you would be charging again. >> just checking the screen the the whole time. >> i guess. >> but they are right there, in case of the emergency is is good to make sure your phonies fully charged. >> with those words of wisdom sue, we will toss it to you for the forecast. >> some of us have kindles and
7:16 am
tablet. >> sit hard to read in full sunlight and glare. >> you have to get the right kind of device you can change your setting for sunlight. >> you have to get that waterproof bag though. >> um-hmm. >> here's is what happening. high pressure is in control and it will kind of stay there, very summer-like weather pattern, staying there for most of the rest of the week. we have southeasterly wind coming in and any other system that tries to get us and maybe cool us off a little bit will be unsuccessful. we will see this front to the west is a stationary front so we don't expect that to move. the warm front is pretty weak one today, staying to the north, and we will just see this blocking high pressure system be our weather maker for a while. so when it gets hot and humid today, get used toilet. there is rain to the north, not expected to bother us today. these are temperatures walking outdoor right now. sixty-three in mount pocono. sixty-one in allentown.
7:17 am
we're at 65 in the city. that is one of the warmest spots. dover is a at 65. 64 degrees in wildwood now for folks, saying hi to steve keeley. sixty-two in atlantic city. wind not an issue. they are coming from the south. that is where we will get the heat and humidity from, 3-mile an hour breeze in lancaster there and just 6 miles an hour in the city. so here's your shore cast for today, for sitting on the beach, it will be cooler, then it will be inland. temps in the upper 70's today. southeasterly wind at 10 miles an hour. is there your surf temperature. 60 degrees. a low rip current risk if you can go out in the water, it is chilly, very high uv index of 209 day. we did take a dip last thursday with that temperature but right backup in the 70's, and then now the 80's, yesterday's high was 82 degrees after the seven is one on saturday. today 87. and tomorrow we are up 2088. upper eight owe's and 90's through wednesday, thursday, friday and saturday.
7:18 am
we will start to add the chance of a pop up thunderstorm each and every afternoon. after about thursday. then by sunday relief with a high temperature of 80 degrees. that is your weather authority forecast at 7:18. lets check traffic on this memorial day morning and i-95 southbound ramp to the vine street expressway, looking okay there this morning but do i see head lights. >> some cars. >> yeah, yeah. police lights, thank you. i was going to say siren but i can't hear anything. anyway, this is not slowing down too much. now we have an accident, this is i-95, northbound, just north of girard avenue and a disabled vehicle that is on the shoulder of the road. now we will go to the atlantic city expressway westbound just before route 40, coming out of ac an accident there that has the right lane blocked. overturned vehicle, there in the ambulance on the scene. new jersey turnpike southbound
7:19 am
between 322 and the delaware memorial toll place, we have an accident there, that may cause you you some delays traveling around on this memorial day, alex. tears filled the eyes of veterans and their families during national memorial day concert. >> it was held in washington d.c. for last 26 years now. >> ♪ >> the event featured musical performances and presentations in honor of the military service of all american men and women in uniform, there was a special place for the families still grieving lost of loved ones who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. and here we are honoring real reason behind memorial day. how local veterans are making sure their fallen comrades are not forgotten. and later, he was picked on, on line, but now he is
7:20 am
dancing the the night away with celebrities in los angeles, hey, how this party is making a statement begins cyber bullying. on this memorial day we are honoring all those who have served, and samira h says in honor of memorial day my grand pop, warner edsaul died during his last tour in the korean war.
7:23 am
this memorial day we are honoring at fox 29 those who died while serving our nation. send us your pictures of your loved ones on facebook, instagram, twitter. just use the hash tag fox 29 good day as carolyn did here, remembering her dad hank, home from the army. as we all remember these who lost their lives protecting our freedom communities are coming together for the true meaning of memorial day. >> fox 29's joann pillegi visited pennsauken community as local veterans honored their fallen comrades. >> reporter: when they look back the memories of fallen soldiers, servicemen and women
7:24 am
are ever present. >> memorial day means a lot to me because we lost a lot of comrades that we were overseas with and it means a whole lot to recollect are nice them. >> this week in honor off our fallen soldiers. >> at this memorial day ceremony at vfw pose 1270 in pennsauken, new jersey they will honor one another, they honor those who sacrifice or lost a loved one like dorothy coyle. >> very sacred day for me and my children, we have already just been so proud that soldiers and they gave their lives and we play for them and those that are here. >> reporter: brady, kohler, quinn, martin, ulrich, kid, ever heart, just a few names here on these crosses, those who served our country and died. it is emotional for those who survived. >> it is hard not to be. >> i a agree with you.
7:25 am
>> not only does it bring memories of when we're actually in the the service and in combat, but, now also it brings back those that didn't come back. >> reporter: veterans hope more people pause to recognize memorial day for what it is and also hope that younger veterans will join them to keep tradition and comradery arrive. >> what we have is because of our sacrifices and sacrifices of those who have died in war or not even in war, just during peace time. >> reporter: in pennsauken new jersey, joann pillegi, fox 29 news. >> also we have had some sad news, we lost a truly great mind. a beautiful mind inspiration, john nash, remember the hit film starring russell crowe? well, man behind that died in a taxi cab accident on the new jersey turnpike with his wife,
7:26 am
how actor russell crowe is remembering him this morning. and then we're also talking to quincy, he is doing a q street. >> yes, i'm on kelly drive just seeing how people are spending their day off. i see a group of runners. where are you from. >> unaudible. >> i'm going to run with them and then run back more good day coming up next.
7:28 am
7:29 am
i keep thinking of those oh, those wildwood days, come on, you are supposed to join me, chris. >> no, it is all right. too early. >> it is never too early. >> i had no sleep, coffee wearing off, i need to re-up. >> we have interns. >> yes, we have interns. >> now wait a second summer interns have already begun. >> yes, they have begun. >> not today because it is a holiday. >> but yes, we have interns. you should say hello to them. >> they came in on memorial day. >> we want to see pictures of men and women in your lives who lost their lives. send your pictures on facebook, instagram, twitter. use fox 29 good day. >> we will put them on tv to
7:30 am
honor them. >> interns started two weeks ago. interns need to know in this business, you got to work holidays. >> yes. >> that is part of their education, right. >> so, we have a nine out of ten. i'm's off my soap box. in our weather by numbers. lets check to see what bus stop buddy is doing. he had has his spot on the beach. he is only one there right now. flip-flops, chair, sun screen. he knows folks on the boardwalk, many of them had a sweat shirt on this morning because temperatures are in the 60's to get started and things will be improving. at a the shore we will be 10 degrees cooler. that is usually the case, and it definitely will be today. we have seen some clouds off to the north but nothing more than that, expected today. we have 65 degrees. is there our flag blowing in the wind. 6-mile an hour breeze.
7:31 am
relative humidity at 78 percent. your holiday forecast today we do the not expect thunderstorms. the sunny skies, warm and humid. 82 degrees this afternoon. our high temperature will be around 87 as we will definitely feel like summertime. that takes us through memorial day, seven day forecast is coming up, right now lets check traffic, and hey, we had a few incidents this morning. the not a lot of traffic. looking at 7:31, i-95 southbound, this is i-95 ramp to the vine street expressway and an accident right there, a car went right into that guardrail there. so, this is just north of the girard avenue. there will be another accident north of girard on i-95 northbound. also a disabled vehicle on the shoulder of the road. on the ac expressway westbound just before the route 40 mays landing exit there just out of atlantic city we have an accident that still has the right lane blocked there were
7:32 am
reports of the overturned vehicle, ambulance on the scene and that is what is going on there it doesn't seem to be slowing folks down on the ac expressway. light traffic today. the jersey turnpike southbound between 322 and delaware memorial toll plaza an accident there, could cause you a a little bit of the delay, alex. >> thanks, sue. 7:32. mathematician who inspired a film a beautiful mind is being remembered this morning. >> john nash and his wife, a leash, were killed in the car crash on the new jersey turnpike over the weekend. fox 29's jennifer joyce is live in new jersey with more on not only what happened but a look back at this incredible life of john nash. >> reporter: yeah, chris and alex. nash and his wife were on their way home from the airport on saturday when the crash happened. cab that they were riding in lost control on the new jersey turnpike, both he and his wife, alycia died. they had gotten back where nash was awarded the able prize, for matt tics. nash was a reveered professor
7:33 am
and researcher at princeton university. he became famous with his struggle with schizophrenia was portrayed in the 2002 oscar winning movie a beautiful mind. long time friend of nash, remembers his ups and his down. >> i seen him at the beginning of the career when he was rising tremendously, i have seen him when he was really in very bad condition. >> he was having a lot of conversation was people i didn't see at the time. this is back in the 80's. >> if a graduate student had come in and said bee, i have this idea, i want to start it this way. he would have thrown him out, you don't know what you are talking about, this can't work. then he made it work. >> reporter: friend say nash like the movie portrayal of his life and mental illness. he says in recent years he had his condition under control and inspired others to persevere despite life's setbacks. the star of the beautiful mind russell crowe, put out a tweet
7:34 am
saying stunned. my heart goes out to john and alycia and family. an amazing partnership. beautiful mind. beautiful hearts. crowe tweeted a picture of the two together. the community is stunned and saddened. nash was 86. his wife was 82. the crash investigation continues. chris? all right. so sad. what a loss. 7:34. >> and hollywood also mourning this morning this time death of the actress and comedian ann merea. >> her family said she died saturday n other details were provided about her death. merea's 60 year career included performances on the ed sullivan show and appearances on the sex and the the city and king of queens. she was famous for work ago long side her husband comedian jerry stiller. ben stiller is their son. merea was 85 years old. one of the restaurant chains celebrates veterans every day throughout the year. >> they have two locationness pennsylvania, one in york. that is the home of the governor tom wolf and other in
7:35 am
wyoin missing. diners at missions barbecue stand, they put their hand over their hearts and then they sing the national anthem, led by, of course, the the staff there. every branch is represented on the walls. family members of the fallen, really appreciate the daily tributes. >> it is a way for her story to live on, for people to see what she was, what she stood for. >> we all know somebody, somebody when you lost somebody in your daily life. >> there is a lot of ways to serve. thinks the the way we choose to do our part. >> i don't think is there more american than barbecue and nobody more important to celebrate then people willing to serve our country of ours. >> florida, maryland, north carolina and in virginia as well. the chain aid in fund raising efforts for a lot of projects. the those projects including wounded warrior project, the the uso, national fallen fire
7:36 am
fighters foundation and have you heard this honor flight network, which transports american veterans to visit national memorials, which is a really cool cause. >> wow. >> this memorial day we are honoring all those who have served. >> so send us your pictures of loved ones on facebook, instagram, twitter. just use the the the hash tag fox 29 good day. this one is sent in from robert mangini, the medal of honor recipient killed in action june 21st, 2006. i just googled jared in monti. he was attacked by enemy insurgents. he was posthumously given the biggest award, to a fallen hero which is medal of honor and presented to his family in 2009 at the white house and it was first medal of honor presentation during president obama's presidency.
7:40 am
we see more and more people coming out. people are waking up, getting outside, enjoying the the beautiful weather. it will be hot today. now is best time to get outside and enjoy it. >> i went over to the boardwalk in ocean city. and all right. cyber bullying victim to near celebrity status, the dancing man was honored at a star studded dance in california saturday night. >> dozens of supporters of people who love to dance came out to part which sean o'brien. he is a london native who fell in the spotlight after cyber bully posted photos have him dancing. party organizers launched a campaign to bring the 47 year-old to los angeles to attend this massive party here. they say the hope, that they hope the event makes a statement against both bullying and also body shaping. >> it is amazing. it shows the power of people.
7:41 am
everybody just comes together to do something nice. look at what we can accomplice. >> monica was there to support the the cause. o'brien is overwhelmed by the power of people. >> that is interesting what do they say, dance like nobody is watching. >> is that what you do. >> that is how you are supposed to do. >> yes. >> if people are watching then you are not subconscious you let it all hang out, just relaxed and let shoulders go. >> you let it all hang out. >> i'm in the a very good dancer you are a a good dancer. >> it the is all relative. if you are having fun, to me you are a good dancer. that is a all that matters. you have to let loosey will to have loosen you up. >> yes. >> 7:41. weather is warming up which means you will be spending time outside and in the sun, right. how do you know what type of sun screen you are supposed to use when there are so many types? we're new learning that a lot of brand they are in the doing what they are saying they are doing.
7:42 am
we are bringing in a dermatologist to ask what is best for your skin. >> can't wait to hear these answers. >> quincy, all right, let's head out to you. last we saw you you were running away from the camera. >> okay. i was with this organization black girls run, they ran, and they left me, hopefully they will come back and we can talk to them about their great organization. i ran 14 miles yesterday. >> you are training for a marathon. >> yes. >> probably still tires. >> of course, i am.
7:45 am
now, when they flip the switch in that pool at the cammal back resort you get waves as if you had gone to the ocean, except you are not there you are in the mountains which is pretty cool. >> i agree, whatever you just said. 7:45. we have got a look at all kind of wet they are morning, including your shore cast for today, so, on the beach, it won't be quite as the hot, as it will be inland, expect temperatures in the upper 70's, breeze at ten, not an excessive, sea breeze.
7:46 am
60-degree surf temp on average, a low rip current risk. nine is your uv index. that is high a reply and reapply as our dermatologist will tell us moment from now. here is your pollen forecast. in the great. medium high today, tomorrow, wednesday we are not seeing only just tree pollen but grass pollen as well bothering us. so this is high pressure system like it or not that is our weather maker for rest of the weekend into the first part of the weekend. we will keep with the wind and high pressure will party in other weather system from heading our way. it will be more humid and then eventually as this weather pattern continues, very typical summery weather pattern we will get pop up thunderstorms but nothing in the off go to day. we will see showers, toward the poconos mountains and other parts of the north jersey but for us, it is 65 degrees, dry in mount pocono. sixty-three.
7:47 am
and, 61 in lancaster. head down to the jersey shore 62 atlantic city, 66 in wildwood and wilmington has 64. wind out of the south but they are not too breezy. it is pretty nice. we warmed up to 82 after friday and saturday remained in the 07's. the average high is 76 boy, will we be above average. eighty-seven today. eighty-eight tomorrow. ninety on wednesday, and then all of these days will see the heat index in the 90's, thursday, friday, as well as saturday, and then finally by sunday we will get a little bit of the break with a high temperature of 80 degrees and lower humidity as well. that takes you through next weekend and next sunday is june the first how is that, wow. lets go to the schuylkill expressway eastbound at montgomery drive. you can see it is smooth sailing there. not a lot of traffic. same story for ben franklin bridge as we look for the traffic to increase as the
7:48 am
hours go by on memorial day. next on the ac expressway westbound just before that route 40 mays landing exit we still have that exeat accident that is has right lane block we have had reports of the overturn vehicle out there this morning. if you take regional rail or plan to today check the scheduled because we are running on the special holiday schedule today, alex. so chris, we were talking about how my parents are in town this weekend. and, i said, i took them to kelly drive this is where people go and run and walk. >> it is beautiful with the statues there along the water, windy road. >> we have to go back and run. then i thought about quincy. he posted that he ran for 14 miles. i said i don't know if i can do it. >> it is mind over the matter. mind over matter. they run all the time. how are you doing. >> hi, how are you. >> i'm mary.
7:49 am
>> i'm doing excellent. >> i'm doing great, i'm kathy. >> you guys run on manor because of the holiday you had had off. >> i had off today. >> i have off every day i run every day. >> how many miles do you run. >> a take, run like 60 miles a week. >> that is okay. congratulations. maybe i will run with you guys next time. >> happy memorial day. >> have an awesome day. >> these ladies, right here, well, these are black girls run. they are coming down right now. they are live. thanks for watching good day. these are black girls run. these ladies right here we were supposed to run. you guys left me, what was wrong. >> you weren't quick enough. >> how many miles did you do. >> just a couple, reunion run for us. >> tell me about the organization. >> black girls run is a national organization that started in 2011 i believe,
7:50 am
with two sorority sisters out of atlanta and then it spread to multiple chapters throughout the country and philly is one of the largest we have in the country. >> how many women run in this whole organization. >> in philadelphia there are over 5,000. >> 5,000 women. >> yes good how many times do you ladies meet every week. >> is there meet up every day of the week, it is in different locations in and around the city. this is an opportunity to get together. we have in the seen each other in a while. we are celebrating memorial day and honoring life of one of our running sisters who recently passed away. >> how many miles have you run a today. >> i say just a few. >> we glisten. we don't sweat. >> what was that, is what your name. >> leticia wilson. >> are you a runnery run about 84 miles this month, that is all. if that is what you call running. do you ladies prepare for marathons as well.
7:51 am
>> triathlons, mar tons. >> okay, well, lets get back to running, ladies. >> is there a web site. >> www dot black girls dot run, black girls run.com and they are also facebook pages for every group in every city. so if you are on facebook lou for black girls run philadelphia, whatever city you are in and then you go and enjoy the group. >> as you can see, we were running and jared our camera guy, he stopped running, i don't know why. >> yes. >> he can't keep up. >> chris, chris, alex. back to you guys i will keep running. we will run down to the studio. >> this is the finish line for us, we say finish strong, we pick it up, you know what i mean. >> yes. >> let's go. >> okay. >> back to you in the studio. >> they are making him doing it. >> you don't stop, you stop
7:52 am
after the finish line, finish strong. >> i like how he was corrected they glisten, they don't sweat. >> i wanted to ask him what sorority he was a part of. we don't sweat, we glisten. we glisten. >> well, if you are spending time outside while you are glistening putting on more sun screen, right? how do you know what type to use especially when they are so many types we will ask our dermatologist what is best for your skin, you would be surprised there are brand that are not doing what they are supposed to. >> philly land on the list of the worst cities in the country, when it comes to first impressions. but is there another city in our area that comes in at number two. we will tell you which one.
7:56 am
realistic. >> oh, yeah. >> thinks george clooney's tomorrow land and it takes a top spot at the box office this week, for the news is bitter sweet because it only made a little over 32 million-dollar. you may think that is a lot but that is compared to the 180 million that disney dished out to produce it. so they lost, a a lot. second place pitch perfect two, with an estimated 31.3 million. number three mad max: fury road with 23.8 million. >> um-hmm. >> and then rounding out top five remake of the poltergeist in fourth place which chris is so mad about and followed by avengers: age of ultron. >> why remake movies like poltergeist. i can't believe they remake psycho with ann hech e and vince vaughn ten years ago. >> if you redo it, put a twist on it, so it is not the exact same thing. >> good point. >> i guess better graphics,
7:57 am
technical effects now. that is great about hitchcock, his movies, it leaves you thinking. >> yeah. >> you didn't need all of the fancy stuff. >> yeah. >> 7:57. i'm sure your parents told you about making a good first impression. >> you try to put your best foot forward whether at work or with friend, potential loved ones, right. so how about winning over new friend. many visitors felt that their first date with philly was quite enough. oh, yeah. common travelers ranked worse cities for return visits and philly was seventh on the list of nine. good news enjoy history and arts but they remembered how much trash was on the ground, how much crime was reported in their neighborhoods. majority didn't have nice thing to say about septa a either. the here's the other thing, the traffic rules around here, for example, or parking rules. >> yeah. >> they are so hard to figure out if you are an out of
7:58 am
towner. you get tickets. so many people get ppa tickets. >> my first day in philly i got a ticket and i didn't even have a car but i got a ticket. i love saying that every time. my first day, without a car. >> why leave people with the bad impression. people will come here late september to see the pope, and then next year we will have the dnc here. >> true. >> we have a lot of people coming, in the next couple of years. >> just don't give them tickets. philly is great. >> yes. >> i have had enough of the ppa. >> dallas came in at number six. so, i guess people didn't like the boots and barbecue. >> you are from dallas. >> yes. >> does it leave a good first impression. >> i am biased. >> what do you love about dallas, what is something you want to say, dallas has this, this, and this. >> tex-mex. >> we don't have that here in philly. >> well, it is not called that, it is in mexican fad but in texas because we are so
7:59 am
close to mexico, we have our own name for it, tex-mex. good live music. you can do, i you can go and see them heard cows and get your cowboy boots on but certain areas for tourist for that. >> i hear austin not far from dallas is one of the fastest growing communities in the nation. >> that is true, live music capitol of the world. >> how about atlantic city ranked second, boardwalk beach and dried up casinos have not helped with the reputation. number one. >> yes, it is new york city. yes, it has the worst impression. >> bad impression. >> worst lasting first bad impression. >> that is weird, i don't know, because new york city to me is so much more enjoyable then it was in the 80's when i first started visiting new york. i think new york is fantastic now. much different and better. >> that is now. it may not have been your first impression. good day to you, it is monday, may 25th, 2015.
8:00 am
memorial day, 2015, not too much of the haze in the air but it will feel feel more like summer then any other day this weekend, unless you are at the the shore and you get that delightful sea breeze, right steve keeley. >> reporter: well, it is warming up, sue and we are on the boardwalk which means we are a short 48 men walk to the ocean here in wildwood, that is a joke about the length of the beach. by the way, guys, parking authority people they are having a pool who will ticket the pope mobile first when the pope comes. >> yes, exactly. >> give home a jaywalking ticket if he is walking across the street but that is different though. >> your sun screen might not be doing its job. listen up before you hit the beach what you need to necessity about lathering up before you layout. >> so you just mentioned
8:01 am
tex-mex, how about barbecue. it is day for it. local hot spot was just name one of the best in the whole nation, a place firing up, competition across the country. >> that looks good. >> it does look good. >> my goodness. >> good morning to you. >> sue serio, perfect weather done outdoors barbecuing and hanging out. >> yes, for some people might be first weekend they take cover off the girl, clean it the on up and barbecue. this will be the the hottest day of the weekend so far but for a lot of folks, that is just the way they like it. nine out of some ten for today. not waiting today but getting his spot on the beach, already made a zapped castle ape everything. temperatures in the 60's. it is a nice morning to start what about the rest of the day. we do not expect any rain. we have a few cloud. all that rain will stay in upstate new york. but we're close to 70 degrees already. it will be a warm one. 8 miles an hour breeze,
8:02 am
relative humidity of seven percent. the forecast for today, the warmest day of the weekend with the high temperature of 87 degrees and you'll notice it is more humid as well. so that is your forecast for your holiday, let's talk traffic, if there is any, let's check, we have got the schuylkill expressway eastbound at passyunk avenue. smooth sailing there we will go to i-95 at the cottman avenue and then again, not surprisingly there is no traffic problems to worry about there. northeast extension northbound approaching lansdale we have an accident there, apparently a vehicle struck a deal, that is northbound on the north east extension and on the new jersey turnpike southbound between 322 and delaware memorial bridge toll place, we have an accident there as well, alex. >> thank you, sue. memorial day isn't really the beginning of the summer, it is unofficial start of
8:03 am
summer. >> actual official start of the summer as sue will tell you is june 21st. we have a few weeks until that. don't tell that to the the thousands heading down the shore including steve keeley in wildwood and he has, disrobe had one layer, down to the base layer and he is wearing i believe armani this time. >> wardrobe change. >> reporter: chris, you are with it with the labels and chris, by the way, with it with the labels but not with the interns. sue, guess how bad it is for him, i have three intern name and i never go in the building. i went in the once and met our interns avery and namea. how do you forget, names like. that beautiful names. chris, avery played bus stop buddy last wednesday, and then on thursday, the the day i was in there, kevin, our assignment manager, answered two things of free food he got and said here i need to you put these in the fridge. i said, you know what when you are paying off that $200,000
8:04 am
in student loans for the next 45 years just remember you learn here how to put stuff away in the fridge. when you go home for the the summer and mom comes home with the groceries saying mom, guess what i learned in college this year. how to put refrigerated items in the fridge, i learned that at fox 29 in my internship. i could not believe it. so interning in big stations, not as good as interning in little overnight radio stations like difficult in vineland, new jersey where you are able to do it all and get on the radio. >> you started out on the radio. >> yes. i should be on the radio, that way you wouldn't see me right now. that is how it should work. how about this avery. one day she plays a big pup he will, am i allowed to say that or willie get hate mail. she plays bus stop buddy, she plays bus stop buddy one day and then next day she's putting stuff away in the fridge for at sign.
8:05 am
manager. >> good work. >> good work for avery. >> multi talented. >> now you they call her, everybody called her buddy, now, she has a nickname because of that. >> we're on the wildwood boardwalk here. your your parents not guests on the show. if i knew they were in town i would have brought them down and just interviewed them all morning, that is how i want to hear from. i want to know look, alex, look, it is three stooges of fast food. we have joe's fish, jake's steaks and curly's fries. what are you feeding your parents, are you just taking them to texas red house all weekend. >> no, let's see, we had a little barbecue this weekend. we have been eating left overs for rest of the time. >> come here let me see this this is what her dad made. well men for making perfect bacon. >> he makes some good bacon. >> she brought bacon in a bag to work. i don't know when she plans to eat it. >> i have been eating it all
8:06 am
morning long. >> look at this patriotic family here. woman has the american flag on, the the kids, all happy, that is a family exercise in the morning. how cool is that. >> training wheels. >> i'm about to get the my training wheels off by the end of this um iser, chris, they are still on my bike. i'm not legally bound by them, but this kiddies better than me. i got the rap. so, no interviews this time but alex, get your parents on the show. we have until 10:00 o'clock. you live right around the corner. even if they are staying in the hotel. >> they don't want to be on the show. i have asked them. they said no, no, we can't. i will see what i can do. >> reporter: so you take no for an answer that easy, how will you get big interview, later on. >> look at you, pressure, pressure. >> thanks, steve. >> call them. >> i'll call them. >> 8:06. memorial day isn't just about having fun at the shore, of course, we are honoring our
8:07 am
brave military members all morning long. keep sending in your pictures. >> use the hash tag fox 29 good day, this is from, supreme gospel entertainment and thinks early lie gentleman milliard killed in action, july 4th, 2013 in afghanistan. just 18 years old. exited to serve. >> on july 4th, we are certainly thinking of him and his family on this day. >> let's add another sad note over the weekend. princeton university professor who was inspiration behind a beautiful mind starring russell crowe was killed when his wife over the weekend. >> john and alycia nash were in a cabot new jersey turnpike when the vehicle lost control saturday. they were returning home. scientists just received a award for matt tics. nash won the noble peace prize in economics. long time friend of the 64 years, remember nash's struggles with schizophrenia. >> i remember him at the beginning of his career when
8:08 am
he was rising tremendously, i have seen him when he was, really in very bad condition. >> nash became somewhat of a celebrity when russell crowe portrayed him in the 2002 oscar winning film that showed ups and downs professionally and personally for john nash as he battled schizophrenia. excellent film if you have not had a case to see it. that might be the reason you why check that out. >> crow took to social media writing stun, my heart goes out to john and alycia and family. an amazing partnership. beautiful mind. beautiful hearts. john nash was 86, his wife 82. the couple leaves behind two sons. >> sad. 8:08 on this monday morning. amid molestation rumors against son josh douger of the 19 and counting, tlc decided to pull famous family from the summer block party event. >> block party will still go on this saturday just without the douger family. earlier this weekend, in touch
8:09 am
magazine reported that 27 year-old josh douger molested under age girls when he was a teenager. since the the news surface eldest sibling resigned from his job at family research council and tlc's 19 and counting show has also been canceled. >> their hand were tied. we heard news about tlc pulling this. what other course of action did they have? that she can't go on, now these revelations being brought to light. >> some of the people in there were some of the sisters were some of the victims. so, to have that event happening this weekend, i was wondering will it there been? how will that work. >> josh douger was age 14 when this all happened. trending this morning, a picture reportedly taken last month at the white house is making the round on social media. >> it shows a little girl having what appears to be a break down while visiting the white house. the child's uncle tweeted the pictures might be the best picture ever.
8:10 am
my niece claudia throwing a fit at passover. the photo was taken during the sadr dinner. obama's had been hosting this at the white house for last seven years to celebrate the the jewish festival of pass over. >> that is so funny. >> he is like what do i do. >> i got kid of my own, i have been there i get it this were that age once too. >> i'm sure he was a good sport bit all. >> 8:10. >> what do men really want. >> what do you want good is it looks, you all want personality, how about something else. >> would i say both. >> apparently one thing men are really looking for when it comes, interesting new study. how about this, get ready to head out to the beach today, listen up your sun screen might not be working as you thought it would. brand break down next.
8:13 am
i saw a commercial that said you can save $500 by switching to progressive. that was me, mom. [ laugh ] i thought you said, "that was me, mom." [ laughter ] do you see that big blue h, that is our weather maker for a while. probably the rest of the week. it is high pressure, bringing in those southeasterly winds. this is our transitional take when we change from nice comfortable lovely weather to
8:14 am
warmer, more humid weather and it looks like that high will block everything that is trying to come our way in the form of the cold front and storm systems and all. that rain up to the north and rain out to the west, but those strong storms thaw saw over weekend in the midwest will in the make it here for a while. so that is live look at ultimate doppler radar. the lets look at temperatures. we have 69 degrees in philadelphia. we have inched in the 60's every where else. in the 50's last hour. sunshine doing its job. upper 60's in wilmington, in atlantic city, wildwood as well. future temperatures we will at least get in the lower 80's, mid 80's by end of the day to day and even warmer for tomorrow. so that warming trend will continue. quick check of the dew point what is that? that is our measure of moisture. we have dew points in the 50's, close to 60 degrees. once we get in the upper 50's we will starting to from pleasant, sort of edge in the
8:15 am
sticky range. we will feel stickier, then we did yesterday at 82 degrees. high of 87. staying in the upper 80's to around 90 through saturday. pop up then are storms, on thursday, friday, saturday, relief, on sunday, with a high of 80 degrees. and now a quick check of traffic; route one north bound past neshaminy we have an accident on the shoulder there. little shaky camera there but do a avoid that or just expect a slow down there now we will go to the route 42 freeway and we don't see any traffic there. don't worry, pretty crowded later on. new jersey turnpike southbound between 322 and delaware memorial toll plaza an accident there, vehicle ran off the roadway so that will slow you down potentially. taking regional rails, check the schedule because they are running on a holiday schedule which is different, chris.
8:16 am
ready to hit the beach this morning, really important to know that you have to do your sun screen protection at this point but the brand you use might not be doing the job. >> there is a new report that states 80 percent of spf products offer inferior sun protection or contain worrisome ingredient a void brand that contained oxy benzone. some people are not using sun screen at all. so we have a doctor here to tell us more, doctor susan taylor, good morning. >> good morning. >> 80 percent. when we heard that percentage you were like what. >> one in five works. >> well, all sun screens work. they are regulated by the f.d.a. so what the label says, spf30 it is an spf broad spectrum and protect from his uv a. you don't have to worry about that. we were talking about some of the other ingredients that are included in sun screens. >> how they effect your skin. >> that is right. >> is there a sun screen for everyone that is take home message. >> we will have all kind here. >> we do.
8:17 am
>> it is important for sun screen on your babies. sometimes babies are squirmy so these moms, pediatricians and these moms came up with a great towel let. it is easy to apply sun screen to your babe which this towel. >> it comes off so you can see it. >> absolutely. >> and it is for sensitive skin. it has in chemicals. it is chemical free. that means it has zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. if you are worried, about ingredient look for those two ingredients. >> that is your stuff when you coat your face it lies pastie. >> yes. >> think of the life guard with the the white. >> now, it is in little tiny particles. it goes on and you don't see that white hugh. >> the way it truly reflects the sun. >> that is exactly right. >> other ones works chemically. >> people hit by mosquitoes and i'm one of those people, here two different products
8:18 am
that have insect repellant in them with the sun screen. >> my mother love that. >> they have been around for a while. >> if you are in a heavily wooded area you will use a insect repellant that has deet and a separate sun screen but this is great for the perhaps the beach. >> okay. >> here's a great innovative steps, a and guys like step. if your hand are sandy you can a apply this stick. >> i like this for golf because in midway through round reapply you put on regular sun screen your hand get greasy and affects the grip of the golf club. >> it is critically important that we apply sun screen every two hours. people don't realize sun screen as way after two hours. >> it is inact evacuated as well. >> bring sun screen with you in the beach bag or golf ball, don't leave it at home. >> absolutely. >> for women, a lot of
8:19 am
complaints that my patient have is how can i reapply my sun screen with make up on. well, you can use a make up that has a spf in it. so that when urea reply it when you go out for lunch you are putting another coat of spf on. >> wow. >> makes sense. >> i will go powder my nose. >> yes. >> other thing is that sun screens come in all formations. here's the spray. so that works really well for people who are active, this water resistant so it is sweat proof and you can apply to it large areas of your body. be careful don't a apply it near any flames. there was a report of some one caught on fire, i hate to say it. they were applying it near barbecue grill. >> when some people say sprays, they don't think they are as effective. does the matter. >> it does matter, you have to make sure you are applying it uniformly and don't skip
8:20 am
areas. >> don't spray it in your face and your eyes. >> couple take home points. a apply your spf, not just when you go to the pool or beach. >> you are always in the sun. >> driving in your car, walking down the street. reapply it every two hours. there are different ways to do that. you want to select at least a spf30 but says broad spectrum and that protects you from uv a and uv b. you don't burn, you don't develop skin cancer. you don't develop aging. >> it is simple. >> thank you, doctor susan taylor. >> a lot of people heading outside today. >> 8:20. >> kid, put down your phones, you are not alone, how people are spending thousands toss overcome their smart phone addiction. >> but first, all right, you got it, dude or not, the olson twins finally break their silence on the full house spin off. are they in or out? answer next.
8:23 am
8:24 am
hollywood is mourning the death of ann merea. she died sat difficult but there are in other details provided about her death. merea's 60 year career included performances on the ed sullivan show and appearances in the sex and the city and king of queens. she bass famous for work ago long side her husband comedian jerry stiller. actor ben stiller is their son. merea was 85 years old. well, full house fans were excited when they learn that the show was coming back. >> but not everyone is coming home. yes, twins marry kate and ashley olson who shared the role of youngest daughters michelle, won't be taking part in the revamped series. john staple owes, aka uncle jesse is heart broken but understands they are in the different place. he is producer of the new show so he wanted them to be part of this. so, the planned 13 episode will appear on netflix. >> how can you bring it back without them, i don't understand how that will work.
8:25 am
>> they will have have to get creative. >> yeah. >> godfather back three when they didn't play tom back, it was really major. there is no bad blood between nba superstar russell westbrook and top singer taylor swift. >> oklahoma city thunder player posted a video of himself getting down to swifty new single, here it is, take a listen. >> ♪ >> do you hear the voice. >> or draining three's. >> so he posted his video on friday's bad blood, taylor shift. it was up loaded and gotten 60,000 likes. >> is it that likable that song. >> it is funny seeing him do
8:26 am
it, i guess. >> kind of. >> fans, and taylor swift was so excited she posted lincoln her own twitter page so russell just made my note. >> taylor swift, when i was down at will ralph's talking about their 115 anniversary in south philadelphia. she would come in last summer and she ordered chicken parmesan. they said after that was put on instagram that she had chicken parmesan at ralph's, they were sold out for like two months. everyone wanted it. so many other things on the menu. >> yes. >> chicken parmesan. >> yes,. >> everyone will want to do this experience. >> just there. >> 8:26. we are honor our nations heroes this memorial day. a few of them are outside our studio right now so we have to talk to some of the bravest men in our area. that is up next.
8:30 am
keep sending in your pictures. we are honoring our brave military members, this is from tone use. my son had that kiehl pressly was presently serving in the united states air force. >> use the hash tag fox 29 good day. >> lets look at the weather. so many people will be outdoors on this monday. >> including the folks, at the shore, with i want you to know this in light of the last segment is there bus stop buddy ease sun screen with him at the beach, went early to get a good spot because you know the beach will be crowd todd take. temperatures in the 60's right now. there is a sea breeze there along the atlantic ocean. in weather by the numbers it looks like nine out of ten today. just warmer then the average high. we will be 10 degrees warmer then average high for this date, the the 25th of may. 69 degrees already, a
8:31 am
southeasterly breeze at 8 miles an hour. relative humidity at 70 percent at the moment. your fox cast for today takes us up to about 87 degrees, warmer then yesterday, and noticeably more humid as well. that is your weather authority forecast at 8:31. checking traffic this morning, boy, it is a good day out there. smooth sailing along just about every roadway. this is where are we? route one, just past neshaminy. we do have an accident on the shoulder but you can see it is not slowing anybody down at all. we will go to i-95 at cottman avenue and everybody is rolling along just fine but on the new jersey turnpike, southbound , between 322 and the delaware memorial bridge tolls we have an accident there, vehicle ran off the roadway but again, it is not slowing you down too much. we will see yellow there, so just use caution there.
8:32 am
bensalem, gala way road at knights road a accident there so take caution, alex. >> at 8:32. good day paying tribute to the men and women who sacrificed for our freedom. chris murphy joins us live with veterans this morning. >> i am with them and look at what they drove up in. how cool is this? right up to the the corner of fourth and market. with us sergeant jesse, and tell us why today is important to you this memorial day. >> it gives us a opportunity to remember, to think about the the needs and sacrifices, of our armed forces percent until, conflict. >> staff sergeant, your thoughts on this day. >> it is always a very solemn day for a lot of people and it goodies to remember those who died bravely in battle fighting for their country and it is is a tough one,
8:33 am
always a tough down. >> staff sergeant nick bowden have have you lost anyone thaw were there elbow to elbow with. >> not directly, someone in our unit perish in iraq back in 2006 and we served in their funeral which was a very sad day. something ill a's always remember this day tells me to remember all of the sacrifices , anyone who sacrificed for this country. >> we hear the term brothers in arms. >> right. >> on this day we remember that and ultimate sacrifice paid. what message do you want to send home to anyone watching right now about the armed services and especially those who gave their lives fighting for their freedom. >> well, just to remember these who cannot speak right now and their familiar list and to remember that although service is sometimes pleasant like today, other times it can be quite stressing. >> on a lighter note do any of
8:34 am
you guys have kids? no kid. so for the the kids though, any message, putting sun screen own and heading to the beach and all that kind of stuff an under lining tone the day for what the the real reese on is all about for what they have off school. >> we do get a lot have of letters from the kid when we're overseas. that is wonderful. it goodies to know that the teachers are letting people know the value of service. kids do understand and they get it. it is important for parents to reenforce to their kids that the people who have given the ultimate sacrifice that is why we have the the country we have today. >> well put, gentlemen. thank you for your time and service, really appreciated. alex, back to you in the studio good 8:34. a major milestone for any senior walking across the stage and getting that diploma but one graduate truly unforgettable moment. it was the the surprise on the other side of the stage, just watch...
8:35 am
>> what a special moment. that is steven turner's mom, dereplied for past nine months but just made it back in time to see her son graduate. petty officer second class vera turner had been planning a reunion for the month and she can tell her son had no idea there was a wonderful surprise. nothing like a mother's love. that they got to share this special moment together. that is a great surprise. >> are you a ding to your smart phone? you are not alone. how people are spending thousands of dollars to overcome their a addictions, plus this... >> ♪ >> fair game, nationals are a apparently torturing the phillies like this one, during warm ups, so we want to know what song really gets you amped up, and ready to go and play and take on the day? tweet us using hash tag fox 29
8:39 am
we're remembering those who have fallen, she says my uncle kenneth brown served in vietnam where he lost his life as just a teenager. you know the question if you could talk to or meet anyone dead or live who with it be. you know my answer. hash tag memorial day, hash tag thanks to those who served, and i know she and her family. we are thinking of you and your uncle kenneth brown on this day. just a teenager. >> that puts tonight perspective. >> wow. >> 8:39. so most of us only yoke of being attached to our cell phones. smart phone addiction might not be a a punch line anymore. experts are now, saying it is a real thing. >> it is real. >> okay. it is called nomo phone ohio
8:40 am
owe fear of being without your mobile device. it is recognized as a serious condition. it can send sufferers to rehab. university study found female college students spend an average of ten hours a day interacting with their cell phones. even more 60 percent of people surveyed confessed to feeling addicted to their devices. the lot a that. it is an actual thing. if you are checking it too much and not living life because you are so busy looking at your phone. you will have a great weekend. alex, do you have any picture. no, i was enjoying the moment i didn't stop and say let me take a picture. >> what did we ever do before cell phones. >> it has change the way we think. >> that is true. >> i'm torn because at the same time you are not living moment because you are stopping and taking a picture. but you have that picture to remember the moment at that same time. you can say i remember that. >> it is always me, it is incumbent upon to take the pictures good are you never in the picture.
8:41 am
>> i took one photography class in high school, you know, frame it up and everything else. the not selfies but traditional pictures. it is always my job to take the picture of the kid. >> you are a real professional. >> yes. >> quincy is always doing this stuff. quincy's thing on instagram video. >> look at him. >> well, i'm channeling my inner ge nghiskhan, it is a new exhibit and i will tell but it coming up next beginning beginning. >> beginning beginning. >> testing.
8:42 am
why am i so awake? did you know your brain has a wake system... and a sleep system? science suggests when you have insomnia, the neurotransmitters in your wake system may be too strong, which may be preventing you from getting the sleep you need. talk to your doctor about ways to manage your insomnia.
8:43 am
8:44 am
we honor the fallen heroes on this memorial day. use the hash tag on facebook, instagram, twitter, it is fox 29 good day. >> so many people used the day to reconnect with family and friend. barbecue, be outside, go to the beach, sue serio has that part covered. >> yes, we are trying to make sure that we remember the reason we have this holiday as well.
8:45 am
so, temperatures are remaining in the 60's this morning. it won't be long before they inch into the 70's. look at how early our sunrise was, 5:38, nice long days in advance of the real first day of summer on the 21st. we have 82 degrees by about noon time, sunny skies, warm and humid and 87 degrees should be the high temperature today when it certainly will, alex and chris, feel like summertime. at the shore, subtract 10 degrees and that is your beach temperature. that is 77 today. >> thank you, sue. the influential rulers come to life at franklin institute. >> franklin institute is one of the places opened today for holidays. if you want to get kid outside, doing something, out of the basement, off tv, you will see quincy harris dressed like that. >> is that a serious face, look at that. >> yes. i'm a warrior. monday goal yan warwarrior.
8:46 am
>> you have to defend your hut, your land, sometimes you have to take it to a whole other level, right. >> yeah. >> thank you. >> so, you put this whole exhibit together. >> yes. >> correct. >> i did. >> traveled all around the world. this is only time here in the northeast. >> now, can you explain everything that i have on right now. >> well, sneakers i can explain there is in explanation for that. thinks called a dealo thinks what people wore in gengis khan and thinks the kind of hose they live in. they are nomads just like they were 800 years ago. >> you have a warrior helmet on. >> this increases tv reception. you have a sword that is actually from the 14th century. >> really. >> just a little younger than gengis khan. >> yes. >> he was president using it but you his sons might have.
8:47 am
>> okay. >> it is one of hundreds of artifacts that are from his time and just after. >> now you visited mongolia for 25 years. what were you doing in mongolia for 25 years that you put this whole exhibit together. >> i was eating really bad food for one but i was picking dinosaurs. that is my real job. mongolia is full of dinosaurs. it is also full of gengis khan, irish bars and gengis khan beer, and i said what is this guy, he is a barbarian. he was a great civiller and europeans were the barbarians. >> by coming to the exhibit i will get a piece of paper. this sheet of paper, explain what this is. >> when you walk in everybody gets an identity, one of six different people you can be. you can be a warrior, princess. i don't think that would look good on you. or gengis khan or one of his generals. there are touch screens. in each different galleries as we progress through the
8:48 am
hundred years of the empire, i will show you, you get to press button and find out what happened to your guy. in the end something bad usually happens but for instance, you were the solder. press the the button. it turns out here you were just a little boy and talks about how his chief had poisoned the the father gengis khan. he grew up in a brutal primitive civilization. this is a great mystery. how did this guy turn in the greatest conqueror, four times moreland. where did this guy get ideas that brought us pants, paper money, a lot of features of western life all comes there him. >> we're walking through the exhibit. what are other fascinating things that we will see here in the exhibit. that are these things we are looking at. >> horsees were key to the empire. they have had little ponies. your feet would touch the ground but they are maneuverable. he used stir ups, more than other civilizations ever had before. that up creased the ability of these horse toes get around. they could see themselves in the winter.
8:49 am
they conquered russia something in a police own an lit her could not do they had small armies instantly to be together from all over the world. they invented the pony express. >> how about that. >> twenty-five years, were you in mongolia. what year or how many years dit take to you put this whole exhibit together. >> it took about ten years, last ten years. to find a private collector all over the world. these objects have not been seen not even in mongolia. so, to find these kind of, horse arm or, arm or that men wore, later on in the exhibit we have jewelry, and costumes. in fact costumes worn by star wars princess comes from anxious mongolia. they are copying things that they did. >> they would actually kill sheep with this little knife right here. >> yes. >> and a you got the knife. >> this is the knife part. >> this is still used. this is 18th century but still used today. they carry this on their belt.
8:50 am
even though they live 800 miles from the sea, further from the ocean, they are trading already hundreds of years ago for carol from the ocean. >> next hour we will check out more stuff. we have archery things that i will do but i will be a warrior, correct. >> i will be here. >> thanks very much. >> back to you guys in the studio. >> how about that. >> check out that hut. >> protect that hut. >> yes. >> watch it now. >> look at his face. >> he is a warrior face. >> you know what is great about that, some museums you take the kid and they get bored, looking at stuff. they get to interact like quincy right now. >> it is fun. >> these are converse, these are converse. >> good one. >> i'm here all week. >> 8:50. >> of course, huge day for barbecuing, right? all right. well, why not take out. local hot spot was named one of the best in the nation, the
8:53 am
8:54 am
so, in a new book called the shun best barbecue restaurant, in america, a travel food fanatic puts one of philly's own on this list. >> so in the book the top 25 restaurants get full blown descriptions while next 75 are reviewed by region. philadelphia get some love, as sweet lucy's smoke house in the northeast, was included among top 100. author who visited 300 restaurant in 48 states says he loves ribs, sweet potatoes and beans. so what is this all of the good things. >> should the brisket evidently. >> yes, trying to keep it positive. >> yes. >> those sweet potatoes fries are really good. i love sweet potatoes. well, the little girl new just came out. >> it came out. >> i love sweet potatoes.
8:55 am
>> i love sweet potato. >> that is so southern. >> those dedicated to specialties, bacon from the the barbecue in malvern was seventh on the list of the top ten, best non-traditional meats or main dishes. >> let me try it again. >> and, top your dad's bacon that you brought in the bag. >> nobody beads my daddy's bacon. >> yes. >> they said, place it softly. >> what makes your dad's bacon so good. >> why does your dad's bacon be in that book. >> i don't know what it is, just knows how to cook it just right, not too crispy, not too soft. >> you have to keep heat low so you don't burn it. >> and tad chewy but just right. >> thanks, daddy. >> yes. >> yes, it comes out. >> i'll real it back in. >> every have one is talking about southern sweetness just comes out. >> it just to. >> all right. 8:55. keep send nothing your
8:56 am
pictures, we are honoring great military members who died fighting for our country. this is important star, avery helping grand pop place flags. that is what it is a all about. this is my father who served in vietnam he is missed so much. so we thank you, all of our men and women for their ultimate sacrifice on a day like today and every day really. >> use the a hash tag fox 29 good day, do the same.
8:58 am
8:59 am
9:00 am
fall tone day. >> good day to you, monday may 25th, 2015 the. it is memorial day. >> on facebook someone, thank goodness, finally invited me to play bingo blitz, that just made my day. >> i bet it did. >> don't you love those requests you get all the time. >> yes. >> is what the farm game what is that one called. >> i don't know, i don't blame them, candy crush, never played it. >> yes, they nun kate you. >> that is what i don't want. >> what do you want, chris. >> what do i really want. >> you don't know what men want, sit looks or personality. apparently it is neither. there is one thing that men, really are looking forward to in women. we will tell what you that is. the plus this. >> fair game or not, the national, are torturing the fill business songs like thi
148 Views
IN COLLECTIONS
WTXF (FOX) Television Archive Television Archive News Search ServiceUploaded by TV Archive on