live from fairmount park i'm justin drabick for cbs-3 "eyewitness news". >>> thanks very much, justingood evening everyone. it is still bad news bears anyhow you cut it. ninety-five, schuylkill, vine street expressway. the the fatal accident was a three vehicle crash involving an overturn vehicle that happened this afternoon around 1:30. on the northbound side of 95 approaching bartram avenue you will notice the shoulder squeezing by here. traveling southbound we have gaper delay traffic on top of rush hour volume and lets talk about travel times. commuting in the northbound of i-95, the commute between blue route and vine. traveling southbound on the blue route you have been affected since 95 is so heavy. so between schuylkill and i-95, 46 minutes, close to the hour and eastbound on the schuylkill expressway it is rush hour between, 476 and vine, taking you almost an hour there as well, give yourself some more time, on cbs-3 "eyewitness news" at 6:00. we will be right back. >>> eagles at six abe two despite an injury ridden season more men down sunday. nick foles was pinned under sac

you can tour the real thing next month during the fairmount park holiday tours.shops of liberal place. >>> "world news with david muir" is next. join us at 11:00 with cold and flu season upon us you may want to take extra precautions to prevent getting sick. ali gorman shows you where germs are lurking and what to do to protect yourself. don't miss other special report on "action news" at 11:00. for jamie apody and jeff skversky the entire "action news" team, i am jim gardner. >>> welcome to "world news tonight." the giant storm. a month of snow in one day, buries parts of the midwest. cars sliding, flipping. highways a mess. and tonight, the polar plunge coming next. all the way down to the south. ginger zee is right here. >>> the breaking news. the hostage standoff in the middle of this country. the images of some of the workers getting out. >>> also breaking, joan rivers and what really happened inside that clinic. the photos taken with her while she was sedated? and what authorities say workers missed. her daughter outraged tonight. >>> and sinking fast. a ha

switching to kenneth moton live in fairmount. the neighbors that live near the parkway are reacting and anticipating a huge impact. >> no section of the city is off-limits when it comes to accommodations. any neighborhood will be a hotspot. we know a lot of people are looking for papal hospitality. >>reporter:the visit will have millions of people to look for that important hotel confirmation in the coming weeks. her catholic friends and family have started to call. >> a lot of people, on the east coast that can drive her quickly will love to come in and really enjoy this event. you know, we hope that a lot of philadelphians can open up their doors. >>reporter:hotels are booking up more than 50 miles outside of the philadelphia. we are inviting the world to visit. can you help us. that is why they posted this informational video. there the host families can sign up. the people can find a place to stay for a small fee. >> no i will cook them dinner. they can buy me a breakfast. >>reporter:yes the millions need to eat. restaurants

there will be a lot of the road closures including streets in fairmount park. 3,000 volunteers. the weekend kicked off with the 8k this morning. the winner crossed the finish line in just under 24 minutes. >> being part of a group is always special. always so enthusiastic to be with so many people who are happy and willing to do this on this cold early morning. so it's all for good. >> katherine martin of long island broke the 60 to 64-year-old national age group record for the 8k. she ran it in 32: 20. nbc10.com is your complete source for everything related to race weekend. our news and weather apps give you the latest forecast. plus find information about the traffic detours that will be in place. >>> still ahead, a drugstore scare. after a man is found stabbed outside a philadelphia shop. what police believe happened before the stabbing. ♪ with the card most accepted in the philadelphia region, you have the power to do more. independence blue cross. live fearless. >>> april overnight stabbing in kentsing ton leafs a man in critical condition. detectives say

miles, many of them starting at city hall, marching up to north philadelphia and then here through fairmount, noisy and determined the entire way. >> at moments tonight, emotion turned into a verbal face-off, and even a sit-in outside this police precinct created tension. but through night 2 of philly's ferguson protest, this crowd of several hundred remained largely peaceful. this man released tonight is one of only two as since yesterday. a disorderly conduct charge for rushing onto i-95 last night. this evening, the crowd of all races and ages walked the streets of north philadelphia. tom mass poley, a swath moral student, marched for one reason. >> just the feeling, alive and a black man in america just doesn't matter. >> many protesters demanded that police officers, including those in our area, started wearing body cameras to record their on-the-job actions. >> i know there's a lot of difficult logistics involved in that, but it seems like a great step in managing accountability. >> reporter: this grandmother-granddaughter pair came in from moorestown saying this struggle has been a st

in fairmount park, syma chowdhury, cbs3 "eyewitness news." >> well, stay with.till ahead on "eyewitness news," what is that in the sky? a streak of live light that's caught on camera has a lot of folks asking questions. we're going to tell you where this fire ball was spotted and what officials think it is. >>> plus, a celebration of freedom. 25 years after the fall of the berlin wall, those who helped to bring it down are honored. plus, how german in our region are remembering the day today. justin. >> get ready for another surge of some warmer temperatures to kick off the work week. i'll show you what to expect coming up in the eyewitness weather forecast. >> and straight ahead in sports, we're just a little more than 24 hours away from the eagles taking on the carolina panthers. lesley has a preview of the big game coming >> got a story you would like to us to investigate? e-mail your ideas to "eyewitness news" at cbsphilly.com. >> balloons carrying messages of hope to mark the anniversary of the berlin wall coming down. on november 9, 1989 an announcement by

. >>> lets go live to kenneth moton who is in fairmount, hey, kenneth. >> reporter: hi, shirleen. yeah, no area of the city will be off limit when it comes to accommodations. but any neighborhood near the art museum, or parkway will be a hot spot. there are a lot of people looking for a little papal hospitality. confirmation of the papal visit will most likely have millions of people looking for that all important hotel confirmation, in the coming weeks. fairmount resident ion kim says her catholic friend and family have already started to call. >> a a lot of people especially on the east coast that could drive here quickly, will love to come in really and enjoy the event. so, you know, we hope that a lot of things can open up their door report rorrer hospitality officials say hotels are booking up more than 50 miles outside of philadelphia. >> we are he's inviting the world to visit, can you help us. >> reporter: that is why the the world meeting of families posted this information on videos directing visitors to home state.com, there host families can sign up and people can find

in fairmount park, syma chowdhury, "eyewitness news" on the cw philly. >> well, a symbol of the coldar torn down 25 years ago today. still ahead, a look back at one of the most important days in world history. the fall of the berlin wall. >>> plus, a dog trapped on a roof for days. how she was rescued finally and how her owner thinks she got up there in the first place. we'll explain that for you. justin. >> and get ready for a rollercoaster ride of temperatures this week. we're going to warm up and then cool it down big time. i'll show you in the seven day. >>> an flash of light streaking through the sky. coming up where it was spotted and what officials think it is. you're watching "eyewitness it's on? oh yeah. with who? the citizens banker lady. she made things way simple for me, like how to deposit a check from my phone. she's even gonna send me alerts if my balance gets too low. total special treatment. you do know the alerts don't come from her personally, right don juan? mr.tobin, you forgot your phone! thank you. you left that there on purpose, didn't you? yeah. wow. award wi

"eyewitness news" reporter syma chowdhry live at memorial hall in fairmount park, with all of those details, syma, good morning. >> reporter: good morning, nicole. that's right, it is the sixth annual lemon run for the alex's lemonade stand, and with me right now is the co-executive director and mom of alex, liz scott, good morning. >> good morning. >> so, it is a great event out here, great weather. you can't complain. so how many people will be out here, about 2,000 something? >> yes, we are expect being 2500 runners and walkers today, a lot of families, whose children have cancer, a lot of people out here supporting them, and also, just a lot of people who want to come out and support alex's lemonade stands. >> and so many events that you guys hold each year, and this is just one of them. is this like one of the things that kids can really get involved in? because there is a little dash run for the kids. >> yes, this is a great family event. we have a kid dash for younger kids, where they just do like all-out race, 100 yards, and then a lot of families run and walk together, in fact, my

it is at the fairmount properties.you can see the gingerbread houses for free until the 21st. >>> the smell of the holidays for sure. still to come which junk drawer items you can cash in on. >>> they are four-letter words that many cringe when i hear. how do i look? an app lets you off the hook into the new design offering outfit device. >>> and melissa magee returns with the full accuweatherforeca. >>> a utah family is trying to come to grips with their daughter's terrifies attempted kidnapping. they talked about saving their 5-year-old daughter lainey taken from their home in the night. troy morley entered their home through an unlocked door at 4:30 friday morning and took lainey from their parents' bedroom. what happened when they confronted the man. >> it was her voice about her walk and i knew that something was wrong. >> really, i want to help you but she has to stay. >> morley then handed lainey over. the police found him minutes later hiding out in a basement. he is behind bars facing child kidnapping and burg

>> close, close, a trolley, you would see these around fairmount park. >> yes?yes, again, turn of the century, then whether you came in the tourist fairmount street, up and down broad street, the mode of transportation by a horse. >> this? >> another bank. that's a strong man and the sailor. >> okay. >> the deposit train goes here into the slot. when you slide that down, mike, slide that down, go ahead. >> this thing smear. >> yep. lift up. >> oh, look at that. >> and reveals the slot where you can make your deposit. >> kids must have been doing a lot of saving back then, saving in these banks. >> they say the banks there is did he well on their savings. >> kids get banks today, too don't he? >> this is pull too toy. when you pull it along, the rabbit jumps out. >> oh,. >> yep. the rabbit here, hunter shoots out his prize. >> don't you get nervous handling all of this stuff? >> oh, geez. >> did you get little nervous? >> i heard a clinic. and they are clinging toys. >> it was a joke. >> nice one. good one, mike. >> hey, if you break it, you boo buy is it. >> if

to go from here down through center city, to old city, back up through center city, go up around fairmount park, come back down this way. so it's a long trek. 26.2 miles all in all. so we're going to be waiting the next couple hours as these guys cross the finish line. they have a long way to go. we'll be out here bringing you the stories of the folks who are out here live in center city. >> and matt, you and i are going to do it next year, right? >> reporter: maybe. but i might be working. i worked it last year. i worked it this year. so i'm used to it. i like just being right here on the sidelines, behind the bench. >> good excuse. thanks, matt. >>> right now on nbc10.com, we've got everything you need to know about the philadelphia marathon. our news and weather apps, have the latest forecasts. plus, we've got all the information on the traffic detours downtown. again, it's on our website, nbc10.com. >>> new from overnight, former washington, d.c. mayor marion barry has died. voters elected him mayor four times. barry's 1990 arrest after being caught on video smoking crack cocaine seeme

amherst and fairmount. all lanes blocked. your alternate is 70. this problem in suitland eastbou silver hill road at brookdrive. that is l closed in front of suitld . water back on, but the road is close 66 and 95 in virginia, no problem there. dulles toll road is looking good, as is 270 and mont rose. >>> new details about the gunman who open fire at florida state univers we're le h sent several packag before the shooting. . >>> we know it as one of the bigge shopping days of the years big bargains. new tck f retailers. >>> 15 be the hour right now. a gra ju decision in ferguso missouri could come down atime. michael brown's father released a new video call for peace no matter decision. >> i do not want my son's death to be vain. i want it to lee to incredible chang positive change. >> a police union official says darren wilson's defense team is confirme won't be charged in the kil of michael brown. if he is officer wilson said said he turn himself in immedia all l and vacations have been canceled for officers in the spe operations division. thos

runners will start on the parkway, go along the schuylkill river, through fairmount park, universityding up back at the parkway. as a result there are a whole bunch of road closures and septa detours in effect that could affect your plan if your travels take you through the city tomorrow. >>> so plan ahead. >> um-hmm. >>> time for a check of the accu weather forecast. fur plans take you outside tomorrow you are in luck. beautiful day. >> yeah, we've got a good day tomorrow, walter and for that matter as we get into monday it looks nice, warm, but in between, sunday night and into monday we've got some changes on the way. >> i will be sleeping then. >> yes, you probably will be. >> let's show what you is happening outside, sky six live in hd i, it is a gorgeous shaft on the center city sky line on this saturday night. we have a partly to mostly cloudy sky overhead but got news tonight we're not tracking any moisture and for all of the runners participating in the marathon, either the half or the full marathon, come sunday morning, i should say, conditions look dry. we will track preci

and a crash at fairmount park at the lincoln drive close to gypsy lane. a slow go off the bring, use ring avenue, or the roosevelt boulevard. over on the schuylkill expressway volume has not been too bad, it's wet of course and the ramp from the schuylkill to spring garden is closed overnight and traditionally it's one of the most dangerous nights of year with the slippery conditions, we want you to take it easy if you head out this evening. >> thank you. it's a tale of two storms in new jersey, the southern and central parts of new jersey were hit by rain but the northern parts were hit by snow. and chris christie, called a state of emergency, nora muchanic is live with more in trenton. >> reporter: the icy rain continues at this hour, we have rain and sleet all day making conditions for holiday travellers ab miserable. we saw some cars slide off the road. >> we are on the way to jacksonville, and it will be a long ride. >> i am concerned because i am going west and that is where the snow is north and west so -- >> the trucks are out but the icy rain con

we're live in fairmount park, syma chowdhry, cbs-3 "eyewitness news". >> great day for it, too, syma,6:38 right now. tuesday, of course, is veterans day. and many people honored our nation's fallen heroes this weekend by cleaning up their neighborhoods. volunteers rolled up their sleeves for the travis manion foundation national day of service. they helped beautify the frankford avenue commercial corridor in philadelphia. and similar projects are happening all across the country. >> we have yacht's from st. joe's prep here, say hi, guys. who decide to skip their lunch today to stay here, and finish their service, put service above self, that's what the foundation is really all about. >> great work there. now the foundation named after first lieutenant travis manion who grew up in doylestown. he was killed in iraq back in 2007. >>> a member of the unveiled the latest piece of public art in south philadelphia. the colorful portrait is of doctor sean white, aids and community activist, who died last year. he is a childhood friends of tariq trotter from the roots. >> i think it create a d

"eyewitness news" reporter syma chowdhry, live at memorial hall in fairmount park, with all of the details. syma, good morning. >> lemon run for the kids dash, just started. the actual 5k run/walk will start in about a half hour. with me, right now, is karen fitzgerald, and her daughter, maggie, who is dressed for the occasion. i mean, she got the memo. shoe is dressed as a lemon. now, karen, she is the mother of a survivor, cole, actually in the dash right now. >> he actually is in the dash, yes, cole is seven year survivor of stage four neuro blast roam a he was diagnosed just before he was two years old. and we're so blessed that he's now been cancer-free now for seven years. and he's ten years old. >> you know what? families throughout this area are blessed that families like you continue to participate. >> yes, it is a fan cents i can event here today. we try to give back, as well as so many other families here, regularly, throughout the year, for the alex lemonade stand foundation, so many events folks can actually participate in. which is also a real awesome way for just to get smal

a woman is dead after her suv plunged into the schuylkill river in fairmount park this afternoon. the vehicle was driving down hunting park at a high rate of speed and hit a wall and then plunged into the river, the crews pull the suv out of the water an hour later, the 41-year-old driver was the only person inside. the police have not released the victim edwards identity. >>> one of the ring leaders the main line drug ring plead guilty today. neil scott was sentenced to 5 to 10 years in prison. >>> philadelphia is getting a new casino and tonight we know where it's going, p.a.'s gaming control board awarded the city's second license to live hotel and casino today. the first class facility will go up at 9 packer avenue near the stadiums. it beat out four other applicants. developers say they will work with concerned neighbors as well. >> we have been working closely with the community through this entire process and we have really identified a number of areas that we can work with the community to solve some issues that they have today. the new casino is a joint venture, one of th

runners will be going through center city, fairmount park and all the way back. this is the first time experience for a few runners we spoke with earlier this week. this is what they had to say. >> this is going to be awesome and i signed up for it and six months later, here we are. so i never ran more than 10 miles. >> i'm actually not nervous a the all which is very strange for me because i tend to be nervous about things and over think things and i had such a high on the half marathon and then during the practice, long runs, i just kind of train to to what i need to do, take note of the different things as you are training, when to hydrate, when to take things to ease up and it says day of the marathon you just should enjoy the ride. >> reporter: we wish julia and krista best of luck, they are first time marathon runners and celebrate inspiration for those watching thinking you know what, maybe i should do this next year. on the ben franklin parkway, syma chowdhry for cbs-3 "eyewitness news". >>> all right, exciting day for the city, for sure. >>> new this mor

. >> "eyewitness news" in fairmount tonight where it was a chilly halloween.nd we've got our eye on some wet weather to start the weekend as well. meteorologist kathy orr is in the weather center with that first forecast. kathy. >> dry for now but not for long, chris. we are watching a cold storm system out through the midwest with rain and snow. this is moving toward the east. we'll get the cold component of this and some rain out of it as well. right now we're seeing some showers from a developing coastal system backing into the delaware valley so a few showers right now in the northern and western suburbs but nothing like we'll be seeing over the weekend. right now in philadelphia in trenton still holding onto 50, elsewhere in the 40's. going downton night into the 30's and 40's but this will not be the coldest we've seen this weekends by far. right now we're looking at a morning low of 45 in philadelphia, 40 in allentown and reading and 35 degrees in the poconos. coming up we're going to be talking about this weekend. very blustery, a stormy saturday not j

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. >> they know fair going to need this stuffism anne andy siegel owns fairmount hardware his store now winter wonderland of heaters scrapers, firewood, insulation and yes, salt. >> this year we ordered a lot more salt and shovels, calcium, you know, and we try to gauge what we think the winter going to be. >> reporter: this customer played the same guessing game, his results. >> a lot of snow this year so i figured might as well get it early before we get the first big snowfall. >> reporter: others felt the same way. >> buying extra salt. i already had two bags in my front entryway. >> reporter: even if they were less than prepared. have you bought any salt or anything like that? >> actually no. >> reporter: you go the to get on that? >> yes. >> reporter: and if you're like sabrina you should consider buying soon. prices are already higher to start this year after a winter season last year, none of us wish to repeat. and that is advice that penndot has takenly they tell us they will have over 110,000 tons of salt within the next few weeks that they'll use throughout this winter season.

fox 29's dawn timmeney is live at the scene in fairmount park. dawn? >> reporter: lucy, police are still trying to figure out exactly what went wrong here. you can see the wall that this female driver blue through here along the banks of the schuylkill river. the bitter cold conditions today making this very challenging for emergency crews who are hoping for a much better out come. philadelphia police and firefighters waisting no time after getting a call just before noon that a car had plunged into the schuylkill river. witnesses telling investigators a woman driving at a high rate of speed came down hunting park avenue, crossed kelly drive, crashed through a cement wall and landed in the murray water blow. >> she was going extremely fast obviously something was wrong. we at this point do not know whether she had some type of a medical emergency, mechanical failure, or whether it was intentional. >> reporter: almost immediately, the police department marine unit was on the scene a zodiac raft in the water and divers in the river searching for the vehi

this was originally erected in a secluded area of fairmount park in 1934. 20 years ago it was moved tol to see. the memorial honors the date african-americans were recognized for service and the date they were celebrated for it. >>> and with president obama in china, vice president joe biden led the veterans day ceremony at arlington national ceremony by laying the wreaths at the tomb of the unknown soldier. he said america would not be the can country we know today without the sacrifices soldiers sailors, airmen marine and coast guards men. chris. >> so many of you have shared pictures and tributes using the hashtag cbs3. heidi saying happy veterans day to her husband who served five years in the united states navy. this one can coming to us from bit see j saying thanks to all who served and sacrificed for our freedom especially her grandfather who is here and her mother. let's go down to lance sending out thanks to antonio gonzalez for his service and finally sometimes the shortest simplest messages are the defendant. tracy simply saying my favorite veteran my dad. there is still tim

today it was the sixth annual lemon run in fairmount park benefiting alex's lemonade stand. 2500 peoplened out. many have children battling cancer. others run in the name of those they loved and lost. >> he just needed something to bring to life the importance of research and dollars for pediatrics cancer. >> we primarily fund research. we have do have family support programprograms the biggest parf what we do is try to find cures for kids. >> if you couldn't make it to the run but still want to help we've set up a link for you just go to our website cbsphilly.com. >>> and now the closing ceremonies for the special olympics were held today inside the pavilion at villanova university. our own chris may served as emcee after the trophies were given out athletes did a victory lap as they carried the torch. the campus is the sight of the largest annual student run special olympics in the entire world. a lot of folks got really good advice today at the forever young health and wellness event in philadelphia. a number of experts spoke to the crowd about how to lead a happier and healthier lif

. >> andy segal owns fairmount hardware. his store a winter wonderland. >> this year we order add lot mr. salt and shovels, calcium, um, you know, and we try to gauge what we think the winter will be. report roar this customer played the same guessing game. his results -- >> supposed to get a lot of snow this year so i figure might as well get it earl particularly we get the first big snowfall. >> reporter: others felt the same way. >> buying extra salt. i already have two bags in my front entryway. >> reporter: even if they were less than prepare. >> have you bought any salt or anything like that? >>> actually, no. >> reporter: you got to get oh and that. >>> yes. >> if you're like sabrina you should consider buying soon. prices are already higher to start this year after a winter season last year none of us wish to repeat. penndot certainly taken that advice. they tell us they will have over 110,000 tons of salt on hand to treat area roadways throughout the winter is that. we're live outside of city hall, matt rivers cbs-3

. >> andy ziegel, fairmount hardware, remembers with a last year's winter brought, so this year, he's prepared with heaters, scrapers, firewood, insulation, and salt. >> they know they're going to need this stuff, so they figure they might as well get it done. >> sound thinking for some. >> a lot of snow this year, so i figured might as well get it early before we get the first big, big snowfall. >> buying extra salt. i already had two bags in my front entryway. >> others would rather just hold onto fall for little bit longer. >> salt or anything like that? >> actually no. >> you got to get on that. >> yes. >> so, why not after you stock up on your surprise come out, take a lap around the ice ring here at dilworth park, again it, opens today at noon, first three hours are free, adult cost $4 afterward. kids, ten and under, cost $3, skate rentals will cost you eight additional dollars. and, this place is open seven days a week, through the end of february. so definitely get out here and enjoy t live in center city this morning, jan carabeo, cbs-3, "eyewitness news". >> hey, i have to r

it happened on park side avenue in fairmount park. gunman showed up and arced with the victim and fired three times and hit him in the leg. his younger brother was also taken from the scene. he remains on the loose. >>> philadelphia police need your help identifying a suspect wanted for holding up the same 7-eleven trice, he was seen walking into the store with a gun pointed right at the employee, he demanded cash and then took off. on november 13th, the ploy plooe says the same than returned and demanded money again and took off with the cash. >>> a new jersey assemblyman wants to change the law that allows some grown children to sue their parents to pay for their college tuition, you'll remember our story last week. kaitlyn took her parents to court to pay a portion of her out of state tuition at temple university. wendy saltzman sits down with that lawmaker now and hear why he is siding with the parents and looking to protect their rights. >>> time now for accuweather and you can hear the wind from indoors. >> you can hear it howli

in ma mass as, lowman between amherst and fairmount, all lanes blocked 66, 95 in virginia looking quite good. noaj issues. i'm ba with a live picture of 270. >>5:24. expect to see a few more cops on the street tonight on your way home om work. fairfax e out on leesburg pike ta too walkers and drivers pedestrian safety. these are photos of them doing the same thing on little river turnpike three pe to be hit in the fallshu since october 31st, includin man who was killed on column pia pike on monday. >>> late tmorning, we will get an update on the final stageof construction on the new 95 express lanes. they wetr on xt month. the 29-mile stretch of toll lanes wl replace the existing hov lan on 95. use the lanes for free with three o more people some your car and a flex pass. otherwis yove to pay. there wil no toll booths, just e-zpass sensors. >> journalists will be here with the duke and duchess. they sent out an e-mail remindin reporters of general rules etiquette. inclung e e-mail was a reminde dre properly when interaci royals. reporte are being asked to check buckingham palace for the

the 26.2-mile course is taking runners through fairmount park, old city, and they'll finish right in the art museum. i'm rosemary conners. i'll see you back here at 9:00 for "nbc 10 news today." >>> people are saying what's it like to get ready? >> this is one of our best. >> nice out there. we are back on november 23, 2014. the tree is going to be lit soon, chill is in the air, cold is in the air. >> there's energy from the tree. people are very excited about the tree. >> they are. we have folks sharing with us outside. inside the studio, lester moment, with erica hill and shanielle jones. dylan is in boston. >> we have a lot coming up this half hour. we want to get you caught up on the top headlines this morning. washington d.c. former mayor marion barry has died. he was sent to prison in 1990 six months for drug use. >>> bracing for round two after days of a snowstorm left them under snow. now bracing for a warm up and flooding. the south braces for severe weather including danger of tornados. >> sources tell nbc news, a grand jury in ferguson, his miss will reconvene tomorrow. th

it is right at fairmount park. benefits a wonderful charity called face-to-face. they help so many people. my husband is a huge runner. we were late. many's thankful that the screaming stopped at my house. that is what i'm thankful for. turn the tv off, rain. then he slows down when he thinks he will miss and won't get to do his favorite thing. in any event he got to his race. we walk along and saw friends. that is one of our traditions. then i had to race home. i made turkey for our thanksgiving dinner. >> wow. >> three little boys. >> yes. >> that is the turkey right there. >> yes. >> i made the turkey, some other things and brought it over to my. >> what did you baste with their. >> i just use olive oil and sea salt. i brought it at trader joe's, one of my favorite. turkey was delicious and good. we went over to my in-laws. my favorite part of the day, i don't know about other people in the christmas card madness. i have got christmas card starting to arrive. >> you feel guilty, right. >> on tuesday the first one came. >> they got ahead of you. >> so my favorit

"action news" was there as police placed a shooting victim into an ambulance in fairmount park this morning. the male was wounded on park avenue just after 7:00 a.m. the victim was waiting for a bus with his younger brother, when a gunman showed up and began firing, the 14-year-old brother who witnessed the shooting was also taken from the scene, the gunman wearing a mask over part of his face remains on the loose. >>> "action news" has new information on the stabbing of a south jersey social worker, 30-year-old edwards is charged and has a $2 million bail. a witness describes the worker's attacker as someone that suffers from mental problems. >>> we should learn in just a few hours if philadelphia will get a second casino, the pennsylvania gaming control board could announce a decision if they will award another license this afternoon. four groups have applied for the license, sugarhouse, and harrahs in chester county both oppose the new casino saying that this area is already saturated. residents that live near a site at packer avenue in south philadelphia, protested the plan last week. w

. >> in fairmount park thousands hit the pavement to fight pediatric cancer. 6th annual lemon run raised money for alex's lemonade stand foundation. many teams honored those affected by cancer. to date the foundation which started as simple front yard lemonade stand raised 80 million to help find a cure. >> time for a check on sports. let's go live to jeff skversky in the "action news" sports center. hey, jeff. >> hey, guys, mark sanchez led the jets to afc title game in first season in new york and now he'll try to lead eagles to playoffs in the first season here in philadelphia. cam newton and carolina is not down tonight. both quarterbacks will be under the spotlight under the lights of "monday night football" tomorrow. sanchez who missed all of last year with shoulder injury is thrown into the mix after foles went down and he cannot wait for kickoff tomorrow. >> my brothers, dad, mom, they're all thrilled and then once i think about it again it's like, as big as this situation might be to a lot of people on the outside, nothing changed in the building. and that just keeps you focused

where the action cam was today in fairmount park along martin luther king boulevard. and clouds mixing with sunshine and certainly very cold out there. stormtracker 6 live double scan showing last night's dusting of snow has moved out. but now the cold air is moving in. and it's sticking around for awhile. our morning low, 35 degrees. not too bad, only 5 degrees below normal. afternoon high though, 43 degrees. that's 14 degrees below normal. the record high, that would be nice, 76 set in 1955. the record low 19 degrees set back in 1986. we won't be getting quite that low, but temperatures are dropping down into the 20s tonight. right now philadelphia 40. trenton 39. millville 40. when you factor in the breeze out of the northwest, 10-15 miles per hour, the wind chill feels like 33 in philadelphia. 31 in reading. and winds are diminishing, but clouds clearing out. the aid radar showing some cloud cover. and the verga, thes moisture that is not reaching the ground. and skies are clear, temperatures dropping down into the low 20s in the cooler suburbs. and 29 for center

. >> another one at 547 north 20th street in fairmount. >> look at this. >> how long does it take toa turkey cake. >> that turkey cake in the oven when cake gets bake it takes an hour an a half. pound cake. it takes an hour an a half. to decorate it takes 30 minutes. >> how many of these will you pennsylvania make this time of the year. >> we make a little bit over a hundred. >> you must be worth a hundred bucks. >> actually, no. >> very cost effective, 18.95. >> less than 20 bucks. >> less than 20 bucks. >> that sound like a date with alex holley. >> wow. >> really. >> do you mind if we cut it opened. >> absolutely not. >> i think they call it carving. >> yes. >> you have to carve the the turkey. >> i want to cut tonight half. what are the little legs. >> that is actually frosting too. >> a lot of frosting. >> yes. >> do you dye the frosting. >> we air brush it. >> that is air brush on. >> yes. >> i don't want to screw this up. how do i open it to see what is inside. >> yeah, you do it. >> he is a positional, let the professional do it. >> it is pound cake. >> yes. >> how much frost

you can take the blue route, or fairmount avenue to get around this all in the greens, speeds in the >> not bad. meantime, this is bad. in fact, it is caught on camera, thief stealing packages, from the doorstep after olney home. >> and police say tis the season for these casino every crimes. here is the thief, wow, you can see him just walking up fairhill street there are ways to protect yourself. choose where to have it deliver f you're in the going to be home, drop it off at neighbor's house, or have it delivered to fed ex or post offers, you can also arrange to have the package signed for >> they don't track them, or they assume it is safe. that will assumption makes them vulnerable to these type of crimes. >> postal inspectors say if your package is stolen, important to report it, to the police, or the postal service, mail theft is a federal crime. could mean bad guy or girl could be imprisoned. >> while hall township woman missing since friday has been found dead. >> yes, and police have charged her stepfather with the murder. here's what happened. fifty-three year old gregory

. >> reporter: for 60 years it was part of the scenery in the secluded area of fairmount park until a community group and city leaders for the to have it moved and rededicated at logan square. >> it is not african-american history or black history it is american history. >> reporter: tuesday state city and military leaders honored both anniversaries. >> all i want people to to from now on is looking up. >> honoring recognizing they were celebrated for service and date they were celebrated for it. in center city, steve paterson for cbs-3 "eyewitness news". >>> ere are parades held in towns a across kent troy day this is the veterans day parade in media delaware county. eighty-five world war two veterans participated today each in a specially decorated car driven downstate streets to the sounds of marching band. many spectators were dressed in their red, white and blue and waved american flags all their way of saying thank you for your services. >>> the with the president in china, vice-president joe biden led veterans day ceremony at arlington senate met try. mr. biden laid wreath of t

runners in fairmount park found this rude surprise when they came back to their cars after their run several drivers had to dig their cars out from under fallen trees and branches. some had to find another way home. >>> at least it's not snowing. this is a picture taken today in somerset county, pennsylvania. it's about 50 miles east of pittsburgh. as you can see it stuck. hopefully we won't be seeing anything like this around these parts any time soon. >>> and you can track the temperatures and wind gusts any time you want at myfoxphilly.c myfoxphilly.com. just click on the weather tab. >> we are learning this evening that britney maynard that young woman advocate death with dignity has ended her own life. according to a spokesman. confirmation of her death was just posted a short time ago on the web compassionate choices. the 29 year old had terminal cancer. chris o'connell joining us right now in the newsroom with the latest oh and what we're hearing right knowledge chris. >> reporter: karen. terminally ill woman who sparked intense debate assisted suicide did in fact carry with h

of course they're running through old city, university sit, fairmount park, along the river, many firstnners, they've seven hours to finish this run. some have interesting stories, people coming from near and far, for others running has really changed their lives. >> yes, i lost nearly 100 pounds, my first half marathon. >> how are you feeling? >> amazing. >> are you nervous? >> i'm excited. >> i did about 700 miles. >> 700 miles since when? >> the last 20 weeks, yes. >> wow, you're ready. feeling good? do you have a time you're shooting for? >> three and a half or 320. >> give me strategy here? >> just hope to make it, i guess, standing. listen to some music, enjoy the site of philadelphia. >> the bad side of this, i guess, lots of road closures to tell but, ben franklin frank way of course closed until 6:00 p.m. marathon well underway. beautiful day. come on out. cheer east runners on again about 30,000 of them, guys. >> o beautiful, beautiful morning, brad, thank you so much. well, it is the season to help those that are less fortunate. this morning, we're taking a look at one of the

. >> holiday tradition that looks good enough to eat is now open in san francisco's famous fairmountre is no nibble allowed at this two-story gingerbread house. this is the eighth year for the exhibit. and it is a very sweet project for the employees who started planning it last summer. >> 700 pounds every candy and nearly 2,000-pound of sugar. >> the gingerbread house part of campaign to attract donations for the leukemia and lymphoma society. >> the season officially kicks off, the holiday season, that is, in rio de rio de janeiro, ws largest floating christmas tree, 3.1 million light adorn the 280-foot tree. and this year's theme celebrates the importance of light and people's lives symbolized by the sun, the moon, and the stars. >> that's it for "eyewitness news" at 7:00 this sunday morning. coming up here at 8:00 ray rice's wife breaks her silence, about what happened when the couple got into a fight inside this atlantic city elevator. >> also, ahead, they may make the perfect gift. but they often come with a hefty price tag. now there are real diamonds, that cost up to 30% less

. >> andy segal of fairmount hardware remembers what last year's winter brought, so this year, he's preparedith heaters, scrapers, firewood, insulation, and salt. >> they know they're going to need this stuff. so they figure they might as well get it done. >> sound thinking for some. >> a lot of snow this year, so i figured might as well get it early before we get the first big, big snowfall. >> buying extra s i already had two bags in my front entryway. >> others would rather just hold onto fall for a little bit longer. >> buy any salt or anything like that. >> actually no. >> you got to get on that. >> yes. >> reporter: so, once you get prepared, might be good idea to have a little fun. again, the ring opens at noon today it, runs for the first three hours for free, and then afterward adult for $4, kids under ten years old, are $3, and skate rentals will cost you another eight bucks. this is open seven days a week through february. no excuse not to get out here and enjoy the winter-like weather. reporting live in center city, jan carabeo, cbs-3, "eyewitness news". >> thank you, so what cas

droves tonight for the pennsylvania spca's annual bark and wine benefit hot toy culture center in fairmountk. it helps raise money for the spca through silent and life auctions this year's honorary jenn for utley and jerry schreiber they are board members and live long animal lovers. >> i'm not being honored tonig tonight. i'm being privileged because the pennsylvania spca and its people they make animals lives better. >> last year the benefit raised more than $300,000. >>> dramatic video catches the moment a patient attack as group of nurses with a metal bar. >> in an inter stan literal until an instant it becomes mayhem. >> what happened the moment the patient tried to step in and stop him. >> it looks like any candidate thanking his voters for a win so why is this video going viral? when you see what happens behind him, you'll know. >> plus move over peanut butter and jelly. i love peanut butter and jelly. the new spread for your toast that could have you running to the store. >> are you ready for his jelly >> search is on for a mother who beat up a shopper for telling her to quiet down

you can take the blue route or fairmount avenue, to get through the delays there. jen? >> well, check this out. live look at philadelphia international airport. you're going to want to make sure to check your flight schedules before you head out this morning. there are some lingering delays. obviously expected because of all of the weather yesterday. >> many families are likely thankful this morning, for being together after all of those long lays, check it out. yesterday's northeast snowstorm caused all kind of travel problems in the air, on the roamed, as well, edward family of willow grove, pennsylvania had this happy family reunion, their daughter's flight from dc was delayed for hours. brianna edwards had been away for six months for national guard training. >> this has been a tough year. this is the first time we were separated since they've been born. soap it was a tough year, i'm happen that i they're back, so i'm very thankful. >> what does thanksgiving mean to you this year? >> being with my family, being back with them again. >> 169 flights were canceled yest

nbc 10 in fairmount where dozens of volunteers handed out thanksgiving meals to go.housand families picked up turkeys and side dishes to carry home and feed their families. >> we're trying to promote families, fellowship, and bring back family union. and so that's how we do our thank thanks giving to go. that's why we call it thanksgiving to go. do all the preparation, put the meal together and all they do is take it home and heat it up. >> 200 volunteers helped with the event here and another one in grays ferry. >>> in center city, the folks with mana were up early preparing thanksgiving day dishes. 250 volunteers joined the staff with the metropolitan area neighborhood nutrition alliance, assembled the meals for families in need. fixed everything from turkeys to their famous pies. nbc 10's rosemary connors was one of the volunteers. see her there with the hair net. the meals were delivered warm and ready for clients which includes critically ill residents throughout the valley. >>> things are hustling and bustling like this in south philly, taking care of turkeys f

a holiday tradition that looks good enough to eat is now open in san francisco's famous fairmount hotel no nibble allowed at this two story gingerbread house. this is the eighth year for the exhibit. and it is very sweet. project for the employees who started planning last summer. >> ♪ >> 700 pounds every candy, nearly 2,000 pounds of sugar. >> all of this is part of a good cause. the gingerbread house is part of campaign to attract donations for the leukemia and lymphoma society. >>> we have a got trees, gingerbread houses and snow. >> i'm staying in the scene. are you kidding? >> i just need jacket up here, though. this is jack frost big boulder yesterday, and the day before, you might have watched, as we saw them making a ton of snow. you can see a lot of it on the ski slope now. they are unable to do that this morning. the temperatures are just too warm there. not warm enough that you will find really any kind of melting going on, but still, right at the freezing mark, just a little too warm to make snow there. >> at the shore, sun coming up in atlantic city, nice looking day, littl

comes to philadelphia this morning with thousands of people joining the battle at memorial hall in fairmountark. health reporter stephanie stahl has more on why november is so important to this fight. >> all about giving back, after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last year. now, he's helping set up for the purple stride philadelphia walk run to fight the cancer that almost took his life. >> had to be here. had to help to strengthen people: >> joe thought he had acid reflux that's the problem with pancreatic cancer, why it is called the silent killer. the symptoms can be subtle. >> it has a very high mortality rate. >> doctor charles at jefferson university hospital says new surgical techniques, along with advance in the lab improving survival rates most promising experimental drugs and better understanding of the molecules that control cancer growth and destruction. >> we have a lot of excitement in the field. we have guarded entheusiasm in the field. >> david silverstone came to philadelphia from la, so he could be operated on by doctor yo who is pioneer in the field. >> they were a