wasn't named the ben franklin parkway until 1937. we're live along the ben franklin parkway, nbc 10 news. >> some good information there. >> here's a look at the delaware. how beautiful is that right now? >> let's take a look at what erika martin has for the forecast in your neighborhood. >> good morning. what a great start to the day. right now even though we did see some patchy fog earlier it mixed out very quickly in philadelphia. i'm loving the temperatures right now because we're going to climb into the low 80s and even though it's going to be muggy all day long it will be a mainly dry day so get on out there and enjoy as much as you can. for the most part a mainly dry day. lots of clouds right now. kurntz temperature and the winds are m cooing out of the south and southwest at 3 miles per hour. by lunchtime we're seeing southwesterlies at 99 miles per hour. upper 70s by notice the sunshine peek on through. we're already seeing breaks in the clouds. later this afternoon, 80 degrees and still a mix of sun and clouds. southwesterli

septa will run several extra express trains. >>> today thousands will pack the ben franklin parkway for a great cause. the parkway run and walk to benefit pediatric cancer research at the children's hospital philadelphia. this is a live look, of course, over the parkway right now. opening ceremonies start in about two hours at 8:00. this, by the way, is the largest annual fund-raiser for the cancer center. 5:57 on this sunday as we've been talking about. the eagles will be playing their home opener against the giants. some fans are already down in south philly at the sports complex where katy zachry is live this morning. katy? >> reporter: the ones behind me i call super fans, rosemary. we are seven hours away from today's home opener. the eagles take on the giants at the linc and look at this. already a long line of anxious fans and tailgaters waiting to get into the lot. the gates open in just minutes. coming up, you will hear from the super fans about today's game. >>> yeah, i would say i'm surprised but i'm not. they are truly dedicated people. we are look being at clear conditions.

it is all part of the 100-year birthday celebration of philadelphia's iconic ben franklin parkway. fireflies runs through october 8th. if you missed it last night, you have a couple other chances to see it. >>> 5:17 on this friday. folks getting up for work, school. summer vacation's over. >> so sad. i know. so much worse when you have to actually say it out loud. >> it's bad enough you have to get up, make everybody feel worse. everything looks good now. northbound, southbound, no problems. this is moving through the cape may toll plaza. same for the rest of jersey roads. the 42 freeway looking good, 55 to the walt whitman bridge. speeds into the high 50s or low 60s. moving into philadelphia, you'll be just fine. milford, bucks county, there's a crash. this happened last night around 10:00 or so. route 663, detoured around. you can follow the detours for now. that's going to be the best bet. septa, patco, and new jersey traffic on or close to schedule. >> thanks. almost 5:20. temps hovering in the upper 60s, around 70. not a bad start. >> definitely not. erika martin is keeping a

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it's all part of the 100-year birthday celebration of the ben franklin parkway.es" runs through october 8th. >>> this is why i was delayed getting home last night. traffic backuped for a -- backed up for a while during the rush. >> it was a great night for it. >> good weather. >> yeah. meteorologist erika martin is here with the weather today, the weekend, and next week. >> we have some more nice weather in the forecast for today, ladies. we'll take it. we may soon an isolated thunderstorm. current temperature, 70 in center city. northwester here's at five miles per hour. mostly cloudy in philadelphia. a few more clouds north and west and along the jersey shore. i like this icon, lots of sunshine. that's going to be the story for today. we'll climb into the low to mid 80s. plenty of daytime heating for the day. nice temperatures. nice and warm. when you get out of school, you'll enjoy the day. you'll still have more sunshine in the works. we may see a scattered shower, possibly an isolated thunderstorm. i'll time that out for you. jersey shore at 10:00 a.m., 74.

it wasn't named the ben franklin parkway until 1937. >> all right. thank you, randy. >>> new at 5:00 a.m. eagles quarterback carson wentz is talking about the shout out he got from the new miss america. she went to the same high school as wentz and she mentioned his name after winning the crown last weekend. >> pretty cool. i knew her a little bit in high school. really cool. i don't really follow miss america too much but obviously now i've heard all about it so that's pretty cool. my buddy was calling me the other night saying you're old news now. >> wentz' success gave her confidence she can succeed too. >> i kept saying okay, if carson wentz can do it, i can become miss america. >> she put the high school on the map finally. >> good for her. there must be something in the water. i don't know. >> of course people are trying to make a connection between the two of them but carson has a girlfriend, right? >> if you want to read what you see online and you know, we've done as much research as we could at 5:40 in the morning. he's pretty committed in

the iconic ben franklin parkway is turning 100 years old and to celebrate moore college of art and design drexel college of natural is hosting a block party. it's the official kickoff of the celebration representing the time it took to break ground and complete the parkway. >>> a mural was commissioned for the parkway centennial as well. artist marian singer created this work titled parkway day dream. it was created on the north tower of the park town place residences. it dee predict views from the residences towards center city and logan square aren't pennsauken high school giving students there an opportunity to meet the demands of the workforce they will encounter when they graduate. today marked the official opening of the school's vocational program. students can take courses in carpentry cosmetology automotive technology and culinary arts. state senate president steve sweeney proposed expanding vo-tech programs statewide in order to meet the high demand for skilled workers. >>> back to school shopping can be a strain on some families finances. we stepped in to help deserving childre

this is a live look at the ben franklin parkway. doesn't look too bad from that ankle. glenn "hurricane" schwartz is tracking jose's impact on our area. >> don't like seeing those pictures of the flooding in the waves at the shore because tonight's high tide will be considerably higher than the one this morning that you just saw the results of. we have some showers coming into long beach island from time to time. you get a little extra wind gust as that happens. the storm is still way offshore, not moving in our direction. the center of it is 270 miles off of atlantic city. when the eye of a storm passes that far to the east you're getting minimal effects in the form of winds. not expecting any kinds of damage there. it's day after day after day of the waves coming from jose. it has been out in the atlantic somewhere. it is gusting to about 22 miles per hour in philadelphia. yeah, it's a breezy day. the first alert is for the shore. that's where things are more serious. through thursday morning it is going to take a while for that ocean to calm down. the high surf, the

the ben franklin parkway has long had an international component with flags from around the world. what w better way to kick off te international celebration than within an international show. >> the lanterns were complete with pedal vehicles called pedi cabs. the work is called fire flies. >> the work you see are from my hometown. the project celebrates multiculturalism. it's a festival for the local people. >> i think this continues and builds on the tradition of the parkway as being a place for people to gather, build community and enjoy beauty and art. >> it's wonderful for the city, fun for people that visit and live in philadelphia and says something about our international perspective as well. all indications are that the show is a huge hit. >> it was beautiful. my mom was out there. i'm getting ready to come out. >> wonderful. it's so fantastic. the perfect night. was beautiful. >> it brought up all of my childhood memories. i grew up in taiwan. tomorrow night the public can get free rides on the pedi cab, thursday through sunday 6:00 to 10. hope you enjoy it. jim? >> a lot

nbs 10 joins us on the ben franklin parkway tonight. andrea. >> reporter: well, denise this could not have come at a more crucial time. what we saw is puerto rico resilience on display. and using this to raise money for the island. . this year puerto rico fes cal continued to be a celebration. but there was also a sense of a greater responsibility after hurricane irma and maria ravaged the island. >> after what's happening we have to be joyful because puerto rico has a strong culture. >> reporter: used as an event for puerto rico in partnership with area nonprofits. even the governor will donate to the recovery effort. >> also as private citizens has contributed $15,000 to this effort to rescue the people of puerto rico. >> reporter: not far away at red cross, he is prepared for three-week deployment to the island. >> battery. lighting sources. emergency food rations. >> reporter: expects to be working in the shelters. from the celebration on the parkway to going directly to the devastation. many people are trying to do what they can to

ben franklin parkway was aglow in the light of fire fly tonight. these are adrned with special light. the idea is reminiscent of china. it's part of the parkway centennial celebration. fire fly runs through october 8th. >>> how you doing? eagles hit the road again this sunday. of course taking on the chiefs. fletcher cox was out to make a statement. you don't want to miss what he said to say. >>> plus, reese lightening strikes again. even his own teammates are shocked. >>> hey, danny pommels with you once again. fillies back in action looking to sweep the marl lnz out of south philly. making a strong stort with jorge alfaro. you might as well call it outer space. 459 seats, upper deck. two batters later, galvin this is getting u-g-l-y, ugly for miami. hitting more homers than an angry mark simpson. and his teammates can't believe what they're seeing. the fans can't either. phillies hold out for a shutout win. here he is after the gale. >> it's fun, you know. i don't think hitting a home run is ever not going to be fun for everyone. when someone hits

crystal downtown, looking live at the ben franklin parkway, there is the art museum in the background, but you can see the fog in some of the building lights here, little bit every winds kicking the flags around. some construction still with us on the schuylkill, both directions, between king of prussia and king of prussia and the conshy interchange, good morning, reading, pennsylvania, we got the cone zone here on some of the ramps, the market frankford, the broad street subway, they're using shuttle buses, until 5:00. and here is a live look at the& platt bridge, from our airport camera. you may just want to play it safe, check with the airline, if you are headed down with a flight out this morning, the fog and the light rain could leave us with some delays, down at the airport. karen, thomas, back over to you. >> bob, you know we talked about this one all summer long, because people were so upset about the situation happening down the shore, where they had all the sudden the water back up on their beach it, looked like disgusting dangerous ponds. >> guess what? there is major devel

. >>> a centennial celebration of the ben franklin parkway is about to get underway. this morning rick williams, city officials and other partners announce details of parkway 100. the 14 month celebration kicks off tomorrow with the we are connected festival. special events to celebrate the parkway continue through november 2018. 6 abc is a broadcast partner and we'll air a parkway 100 special later on this month. still to come on "action news" this news. donald trump jr. is facing questions today on capitol hill. and two long time friends have turned their love of spirits into a new career. the award winning whiskey they are selling from their local distillery. and david murphy has your seven-day forecast. you shop around. do your research. find the best fit. why not do the same for your prescription drug plan? at silverscript, we're experts in medicare part d. and 5 million people, just like you, trust us every day. with no deductible, we could help you save money... and get better coverage with access to pharmacies across the nation. so take a closer look at silver

. >>> the ben franklin parkway is celebrating a milestone and up and down the boulevard they are planning a celebration. karen rogers has more on this week's 6 abc loves the arts. >> it's called parkway hundred and it's a year long festival that kicks off september 8th with free or pay what you wish admission along the city's museum row. >> the theme of the celebration is collections and connections. they will mark the centennial by masterpieces collected by john g. johnson and gifted to the city years ago. >> extraordinary paintings including rembrandt and the impressionists. >> the row dan is celebrating the 100th anniversary of his death with an exhibition called the kiss. >> it involved couples. >> the free library and the academy and natural sciences and institute will display historic maps and photographs of what the area looked like 100 years ago when it was part of the city's grid. and you can explore it while it's decorated with chinese lanterns. >> it's magical. >> it was created by chance, bet known for the draw dropping display at the opening ceremony at the 2008 beijing olymp

. >>> and 8:00 tonight "action news" looks back at the history of the ben franklin parkway for the centennialelebration, our one hour special parkway 100 airs tonight after jeopardy. fran grenier. new jersey born and raised. like his father before him, he served our country with honor in the navy. came home and worked his way up from floor technician to supervisor at the salem power plant. as a husband and father, grenier knows how families struggle to make ends meet. that's why he'll fight to cut our taxes, and stand up to career politicians like steve sweeney. if we want to change trenton, there's only one way. fran grenier. >>> meteorologist, adam joseph along with us here today and it was a beautiful day and in for a good stretch. >> a summer stretch is on the way despite falls begins on friday. a few photos in and i noticed this myself. a very crystal clear deep blue sky overhead and when you looked to the north and east you almost saw a wall of clouds, a wall of white especially towards trenton and burlington county and as you worked toward the long beach island area and there was a def

. >> you have never seen a parade like there on the ben franklin parkway. night colorful petty cabs lit up the parkway. the grand opening for a new art display to celebrate the park waist a 100 birthday. colorful light are supposed to remind you of fireflies, starting today you can ride the petty cabs for free. they're available thursday, through sunday night, for the next four weeks. >>> at the top of the hour, breaking news, we go live to london, for the very latest on an explosion that's shut down the city's subway system, and several people are injured. >> and more breaking news, trang do, live on the story of two women shot through the front door of a home in kingsessing overnight. >> and a fine un sanctions, several breaking news stories, we'll see you at the top of the hour with the very latest >> updating breaking news, out of london, looking at picture circulating on social media right now, after an explosion on a subway train. >> several people have been hurt. let's go live to london for the latest from gavin, good morning, what can you tell us at

. >> matt delucia joins us live from the ben franklin parkway. organizers at the puerto rican parade that goes throughout philadelphia want to turn it into a fund-raising campaign. tell us about it. >> reporter: right. they are trying to take that opportunity. the puerto rican community here see this as an opportunity to help their loved ones in a big way. the parade will happen along th. there's a bigger purpose. there's a large puerto rican community in the philadelphia area. because of that, many have loved ones and friends who live on the island. the island was hit hard by hurricanes this summer. this has been a tough situation. in some cases, it's been impossible to reach those friends and family by temperature or through the internet. the -- by telephone or through the internet. unidas por puerto rico, united for puerto rico. they gathered to try to help make this a successful fundraiser for the weekend. here's why -- >> i talked to my dad two days ago, but the lines are down. i haven't been able to communicate with him. i've got faith that

that will happen here along the ben franklin parkway on sunday. this year an even bigger purpose. there is a large puerto rican community in the philadelphia area. because of that, many have loved ones who live on the island. the slapped was hit hard -- that island was hit hard by hurricane this summer. it's been tough, in some cases impossible to reach friends and family by phone or internet because of the outages there. now a new campaign will try to help the area rebuild. it's called unitas puerto rico united for puerto rico. the group gathered to help make this a successful fundrr here's why -- >> i've talked to my dad two days ago, but the lines are down. i haven't been able to communicate with him. i've got faith that he's going to be all right. >> we want to help whether it's donating money, going and helping out with the salvation army, with the red cross. >> reporter: with that parade planned for sunday, it is timely in that it is both a celebration of culture and an opportunity to all come together to help those who are desperately in need. for now, live in center city,

. ♪ >>> your fox 29 weather authority live look at the ben franklin parkway and depending what time youday, you may have got caught in quick downpours, i know i did. well the sun is coming through now. kathy has your full forecast in just 15 seconds. >> in many locations in the wake of those showers we'll see beautiful sun sets. down the shore looking a little sunny there but hard to see the boardwalk. this is wildwood not many people on the boards this afternoon. temperatures pretty mild. you can see that southerly flow with warm humid air into philadelphia. 75 degrees, 68 in allentown. 63 in the poconos. in millville it is 79 degrees. big story is the visibility reduced visibility with all that tropical moisture moving in from irma. in reading only half mile. allentown and the poconos seeing only one and a half mile visibility. better where we see that drier air to the south and east of philadelphia. dew point temperatures the am of moisture in the atmosphere, measured right here in the 60s and the 70s. pottstown 69. 71 is high on our dew point scale. 73. 75 in dover. that's heading t

. >> used to seeing parades on the ben franklin parkway, not like this. a parade of colorful cabs lit up the parkway, grand opening for new art display to celebrate the parkway's 100 birthday. the cultural light supposed to remind you of fireflies, you can ride the petty cabs for free starting today, they're available thursday through sunday night, for the next four weeks. >> pretty cool. >> and coming up in the next hour of cbs-3 "eyewitness news,n , getting words of explosion, weaver new video coming in. >> and in southwest philadelphia, a home becomes a crime scene after a gunman knocks on the door there. then opens fire send too long women to the hospital. >> and statue honoring icon is gone from another city in the deep south. we are back at the top of the >> breaking news, women responds to to a ringing doorbell, then gunman shoots her and another woman. >> a packed meeting with short tempers. the fight over youth football that cut this meeting short. >> north korea sends clear message to find the united nations. what the un security council plans t

the rock and roll half marathon starts this morning at 7:00 right here along the ben franklin parkway. 5k and 10k races will take off while live bands play. the event raises money for cancer research. and it sounds like the weather is really going to cooperate for all these events, all these runs that are happening outside, k z krystal. >> so this is the official last weekend of summer. i know we said it was labor day, but we were dressing -- i got to get in the sleeveless dresses i can. and it's 80 today. not a bad forecast. conditions outside a little crisp to start this morning. temperatures around 63 in the lehigh valley and 59 in the suburbs. philadelphia at 69. this really isn't bad, i remember this past week when i was working we had some temperatures in the 40s. so it could be worse, but we are feeling a little cool to start. and you see a lot of 60s on the map here in our philadelphia neighborhoods this morning. 65 chestnut hill. 71 society hill. 68 in toursdale at 67 degrees. radar and satellite view, wide view. not a lot to look at over us, not a lot to look at pretty much

like every year, there was latin music, echoing down the ben franklin parkway, thousands dancing, andoudly waiving the island flag. >> i haven't been to the parade in a couple of years, but i just had to come today. >> what's different this year? the flags in the air have a deeper meaning. puerto rican holding them hi, trying to lift each other's spirit and unite with the more than 3 million loved ones, back on the islands. >> all i know is for the ones in puerto rico, real, real nice, in our hearts. >> next thing we can do now here in the states is support, support which ever way we can. >> many donated money to help after the devestation hurricane maria caused. right now, the american territory still has no power on the entire island, and almost no communication with the outside world. >> we need help. we're americans. >> and of the thousands at this parade, so many are united by dealing with the same experience right now, living here in the state, having loved ones back on the islands, who they haven't heard from in days. for else i, drove an hour to be at this parade, helping her

serving as a tribute to the centennial celebration of the ben franklin parkway with 27 pedi cabs decoratedith more than a thousand uniquely crafted lanterns. >> it's kind of amazing. the fact that like we've heard from people from baltimore, people from new york coming down to just to check it out. >> reporter: organizers say the project is work on the work of chinese ago tift chang. >> he made these lanterns in his hometown of china. they're a lasting firework piece for him. >> guys, oh and three. >> one work, three. >> drawing in art lovers from all over even on night when the weather is starting to folic late september. >> i think it's great. we're here from ireland and it's real different we don't usually have pedi cabs going around with really bright lights on the street. >> honestly part of connecting with other people is really good part of it. the things you can talk to your driver. >> exactly. >> the you can see the other people driving by in theirs. >>> organizers say people are coming away from far away as baltimore and new york to hitch a ride. if you want to you can check it o

. >> matt delucia from the ben franklin parkway. organizers of the puerto rican day parade are turning the event into a federal funds raiund-rai. >> reporter: that's right, the puerto rican parade will happen on sunday, but this year it will have more of a somber tone. with a large puerto rican population in the philadelphia area, many have loved ones or other connections to the island. now the problem is that with the hurricane damage, it's tough, in some cases impossible to reach those loved ones. a new campaign will try to help the area rebuild. it's call ed unitas puerto rico united for puerto rico. the group gathered to try to make this a successful fundraiser. a timely celebration of culture and now a time to come together for loved ones that they need to help now. we'll hear from some of those loved ones who are concerned about their family and friends down in puerto rico. we'll hear that coming up at 4:30. for now, live at center city, matt delucia, nbc10 news. >> all right. thanks. >>> now to our continuing coverage of the

. >> we're used to seeing parades on ben franklin parkway and not like this parade of colorful cabs lit up the parkway grand opening for art display to celebrate the parkway's 100 birthday. colorful lights are supposed to remind you of fire flies. you can ride for free starting tomorrow. they're available thursday through sunday nights for the next four weeks. >> very pretty kate joins us now. it's warm outside. but not like oppressive or uncomfortable. >> right. >> it's really nice, nice summer weather. it's kinds of weather we usually get in august not mid september and we'll take tun seasonable warmth to finish out summertime. one more week of summer left and i'll tell you what, it is definitely feel like it. let's take a look how today shaped up. we'll start you with a look at our time lapse camera at palmyra cove nature park started with clouds and then sun peaked out through the afternoon with kind of in and out all day long and still we're going to be seeing that same pattern as we head through the day tomorrow with sunshine and then increasing clouds and sunshine again. if one o

"action news" is looking back at the history of the ben franklin parkway. in for a one hour special on the centennial, parkway 100 airs tonight at 8:00 p.m. you will learn more pout about the celebrations on the parkway all year long along with rick williams and cecily tynan. >> a technical glitch confuses some amazon customers who all were left to ask, what baby. >> former vice president joe biden heads to his alma mater at the university of delaware and talked about why the rising cost of college really scares him. >> ♪ facing an epidemic fueled by opioid painkillers. vanessa: in honor of september being recovery month, we want you to know that recovery from addiction is possible, but you need to know the signs. they can be hard to spot: social withdrawal, financial problems, irritability. christie: if you see these signs occurring together or suddenly, you may have cause for concern. the signs you spot today... vanessa: ...could save a loved one tomorrow. christie: call 844 reach nj or visit reachnj.gov. >> ♪ >> triple 5's on the clock. now it's 5:56. ta

. >> latin music echoed down the ben franklin parkway yesterday many there showing their support for loved ones, the to puerto rico after the had your wayne slammed the islands. they held their fans and signs high in the air two to lift each other areas spirits. >> like all my love is for the ones in puerto rico. we're united when them in our heart. >> hurricane maria left the entire island without power, more than 3 million people there have almost no communication with the outside world. many families at home and abroad worried about not hearing from their families. >> and take a look at this video there is may look like a tornado, but it is actually a dust settled. spinning on the side of the road, in arizona. >> according to locals there, dust devils are common occur fence that area, but this one was particularly large. get a load of that. wow. interesting. >>> it may be fall now, looks a lot like went nerve parts of utah. this is what folks in park city woke to up yesterday. fresh layer of snow fell on the ski town just outside of saltalamacchia lake city. officials say the earl

. >> ♪ >> and turning now to your fox 29 weather authority as we take a live look at the ben franklin parkwayt out there but it is definitely starting to feel like fall. meteorologist scott williams will let us know how cool it's going to get this weekend in 15 seconds. >> finally feeling like fall across the area. high temperatures today in the low 70's. that's where we should be for this time of year after all of the 90-degree temperatures earlier in the week. so, high temperatures for the upcoming weekend. look at this. upper 60's to near 70 degrees. there might be a spotty afternoon shower tomorrow but i think most of us will stay dry. we'll call tomorrow partly sunny. if you're looking for the sunshine, though, sunday, that will be your day for wall to wall sunshine and somewhat milder temperatures but as we look at ultimate doppler right now here's a cold front off to the north and west. a reinforcing shot of some cooler air behind that system but right now a few showers moving towards sections of the pocono mountains. that will push into the lehigh valley but a lot of that activity wil

. >> we're used to seeing parades on ben franklin parkway and not like this parade of colorful cabs lit up the parkway grand opening for art display to celebrate the parkway's 100 birthday. colorful lights are supposed to remind you of fire flies. you can ride for free starting tomorrow. they're available thursday through sunday nights for the next four weeks. >> very pretty kate joins us now. it's warm outside. but not like oppressive or uncomfortable. >> right. >> it's really nice, nice summer weather. it's kinds of weather we usually get in august not mid september and we'll take tun seasonable warmth to finish out summertime. one more week of summer left and i'll tell you what, it is definitely feel like it. let's take a look how today shaped up. we'll start you with a look at our time lapse camera at palmyra cove nature park started with clouds and then sun peaked out through the afternoon with kind of in and out all day long and still we're going to be seeing that same pattern as we head through the day tomorrow with sunshine and then increasing clouds and sunshine again. if one o

. >>> the puerto rican day parade took over ben franklin parkway today. everyone in attendance was well aware of the devastation and suffering in puerto rico, today's celebration of the puerto rican culture was a needed respite for many with loved won on the island. >> ♪ >> many in the crowd, donated money to help with the disaster relief efforts, the event was organized by conceal eo, i was co hosting live coverage on channel six. governor tom wolf was there to show support for people of the puerto rico and their loved won here in pennsylvania. we will be right back. t-mobile's unlimited now includes netflix on us. that's right, netflix on us. get four unlimited lines for just forty bucks each. taxes and fees included. and now, netflix included. so go ahead, binge on us. another reason why t-mobile is america's best unlimited network. >>> so, it feels good to beat giants that was fun. >> today bird did witt a spectacular finish. >> this is a big one because they are two and zero begins division this could come in handy down the road, as they are fight fo

broad is gone but up time we have the fireflys festival the next few days inner drives of the ben franklin parkwayked off at 20th street at the free likely and franklin institute and as you can see it's a lot of congestion in this area with the inner drives blocked heading out to the art museum and gridlock in the area. avoid it but don't stay on the vine street expressway because that is equally congested at this hour. >> wrapping up an opening a ship is northbound at the tacony palmyra bridge. and expect one at the burlington bristol bridge. and a right lane out of commission at 73 a southbound almost an hou half of that. good luck getting home. >> thanks. is the chopper available? could we? -- still to come on "ac he has perhaps one of the most famous voices in the world why andre bocelli was rushed to the hospital. >> all right time to check the forecast meteorologist, adam joseph tracking the latest in the weather senter. appetite of summer barbecue outside this weekend. the last full weekend of summer is just about here and temperatures move back up. a big difference from yesterday. 75 today

randy is live along the ben franklin parkway. >> yeah.ladelphia has one of the largest puerto rico populations in the country. all day tomorrow spanish speaking radio station will be raising funds along with the red cross for puerto rico. right now it's cash donations that are the best way to help. this is usually a big celebration. a real sense of urgency. people try to rebuild the island so many call home. >> we want to help whether it is going to puerto rico and helping out with the salvation army, with the red cross. >> and today at noon with city leaders from the community to announce more fundraising efforts. it is difficult for people with family in puerto rico to reach them. we are hearing stories from people unable to get in touch with loved ones. nbc 10 news. >> if you have having trouble getting in touch with loved ones you can tap the nbc 10 a. we have detailed the best ways to contact officials hoping to find people missing after the storm, plus what you need to know before you pick up the phone. >> hours away now from the st

"action news" is looking back at the history of the ben franklin parkway. along with cecily tynan will host this unique look at the parkway be sure to tune in for a one hour special to celebrate the millennial parkway 100 airs tonight starting at 8:00 p.m. and learn more about the celebrations on the parkway that continue into 2018. >>> still to come on "action news" tonight. if it seems like you are paying more for airline fees you may be right. a new government report shows exactly how much they raked in for bags and canceled flights. >> and the eagles take on the giants in their home opener, ducis has a preview in sports and cecily tynan is at the philadelphia zoo with a preview. >> hi guys they put me to work at the zoo. i am in the exhibit for the slonl bears, the only bears in the world where there diet consists of this, insented. these are meal worms, made from recycles fire hose and these guys are great climbers and like to try and tear things apart and they will try to get them out of the cubes. it's not just for our enjoyment it's actually enrichm

. >> skies were gloomy this morning near the ben franklin parkway before the showers hit. just how long will the threat of more showers hang around? and take a look behind us. that pretty much says everything. just how it is all day today, gloomy and gray. at least we're not dealing with what people are dealing with in houston and florida and other states. over to glenn schwartz. >> this raindrop at philly international is more like drizzle. nothing heavy is expecting. phillies should get to play the game. though you might not be able to see the center fielder if you're behind home plate. various degrees of cloud cover and fog across the area. of course, the clouds were helped keep the cubic intempera down. 67. blanton, 68. allentown, 69 degrees. white hall, bethlehem. nazareth, 69 degrees. that's warmer than other parts of the area. it's been really cool in delaware, for example. the visibility varies. it's fine in allentown and quakertown. not so good in coatesville, philly or wilmington. in some areas the visibility will go down some more and there will be some airport

you can barely see it but it's of the ben franklin parkway.t's the starting point for the 13.1 race. it will begin around 22nd street. it will take runners on a course through center city and fairmont park. back into the city. they'll get to broad street. they've come down to old city but they changed the route this year. kelly drive will be shut down until 11:20 this morning. yesterday morning more than 18,000 runners from all 50 states took over the ben frankly parkway for the rock 'n' roll philadelphia 5k and 10k of this half marathon weekend. runs hosted by the american association for cancer research and the runs help raise money for that cause. 6:38 right now on this sunday. coming up new developments in the london subway attack. the new arrest police made this morning. plus, honoring a fallen hero. a philadelphia firefighter's name is added to a memorial wall hundreds of miles away. tim & charlie, 4th graders. lazy 3rd graders. they even have those new easy open gogurt tubes. we used to struggle 20 minutes to open our gogurts. we were o

there is ben franklin parkway. this is a brand new park that doesn't appear to be opened to the public yet because they have fencing up. they are just fixing it. they looked like they had an event here. beyond these white trailers is body of a man in his 50's who was stabbed repeatedly in the face and neck, and this happened just at quarter of 8:00 in the morning rush hour. you see basilica, comcast center in the background right here in the heart of the center city in the heart of the morning rush hour and pronounced dead here right at 8:00 o'clock and they arrested a with man where we were first at event and and vine and arch street. busy wawa over there they are asking the woman to recover the knife. we don't know what this was about. she will say this was self-defense. this is where home less people congregate a lot. we showed you this covering the pope, what was city going to do. we see a lot of homeless here on the other side there is tents up and boxes where homeless people live. police told me off report th

sunny but breezy today on the ben franklin parkway. you can see the umbrellas blowing around. a great day to sit outside, soak up warm weather before it's too cold to dine outside. that's going to be here before you know it. the warm weather is welcome down the shore. crowds packed the boardwalk. look at all those people. >> need some room there. ted greenburg is joining us live from north wildwood. people just not ready to say so long to summer just yet? >> reporter: they certainly are not. lots of people are already here at the shore for what's expected to be a very busy weekend with great weather. but jose out in the atlantic, still causing life-threatening conditions in the ocean with few or no lifeguards on duty. families on the beach in wildwood not taking chances, the threat of dangerous rip currents keeping them out of the surf. >> it feels like the sand is being pulled out from under your feet. >> reporter: an elevated risk of rip currents expected through the first weekend of fall with a summer-like feel drawing more people to the shore. wildwood, among the coastal c

plenty of water if you're heading to the puerto rican day parade today happening along the ben franklin parkwayn center city. this year it will doublefund-ra. many in the city's large hispanic community have loved ones in puerto rico, and they haven't been able to reach them because of disaster conditions. they've decided they're going to do something about it putting together a new donation campaign to help the island rebuild. 6:43 right now on this sunday. penn state tries for a comeback at iowa. the eagles gearing up for their home opener with the giants. it's football season. and there's one eagle who says today's game is a must-win. aren't they all? we have it for you next. >>> another night of protests in st. louis leads to nearly two dozen arrests after demonstrators and police clashed inside of the shopping mall. police say protesters blocked an escalator and tried to take over the second floor of the mall. most of the demonstrators left peacefully. police say they arrested those who refused. one officer was injured in the melee. you may remember protests first began to out earlier this

. >>> philadelphia's puerto rican day parade on the ben franklin parkway will double as a hurricane reliefd-raiser. many in the city's large hispanic community are trying to reach their loved ones. they'll get together and help people on the island territory. one last check of weather before we get going. >>> let's throw up the ten day. we are looking at 91 degrees in the upper 80s for us tomorrow. we will -- there's a live view of ocean city and there you go, the 80s start to drop down during the workweek. we could see showers from maria wednesday and then we have a bigger cooldown next week. it will feel like fall. is facing an epidemic fueled by opioid painkillers. vanessa: in honor of recovery month, we want you to know that recovery from addiction is possible. christie: the signs you spot today... vanessa: ...could save a loved one tomorrow. christie: to learn more, visit reachnj.gov. >>> it's bad. >> we didn't have a chance to rebuild from the first one. >>> rocket man is on a suicide mission. >>> he doesn't understand his own bill or he lied to me. >>> good morning. welcome to "sund

i wouldn't stay up top or stay local because the inner drives of the ben franklin parkway a blocked forirefly festival and reports of a broken down truck on 422 westbound and one on 295 southbound approaching 42. that is gone but the southbound travel time not so hot. we'll check it again coming up in the 5:00 hour. >> all right matt, thank you. >>> meteorologist, adam joseph, standing by with the exclusive accuweather seven-day forecast next. dad, we got the car... i got it dad. thanks. alright, you're all set. you're welcome. play oldies. nice dad! free-range chickens. organic free-range chickens, non-gmo, 100% vegetarian fed- raised with no antibiotics ever! we should post this. perdue. raising more organic chickens than anyone in america. hashtag organic. hashtag happy. hashtag... well, all the hashtags! >>> time now for accuweather with meteorologist, adam joseph, we are heading into the last full weekend of summer. >> i am smiling for one reason and them for another. i because it's the last weekend and you because it feels like summer. we are all happy that is all that matters aro

. >> "action news" is looking back on the history of the ben franklin parkway be sure to tune in forhe one hour special to celebrate the centennial, parkway 100 airs tomorrow starting at 8:00 p.m. learn more about the celebrations on the parkway today and tonight. it's tonight. my gosh, tonight 8:00 all about the celebrations on the parkway that continue well into 2018. >> so many need facts on what happens on that parkway. still ahead, the school year has barely begun and it's time for philadelphia parents to think ahead to next year. if they want a shot at a big scholarship program and the theme is announced for the 2018 flower show. today, we spend a whole lot of time like this. so at citizens bank, we've created banking tools that fit how you're living today. from advanced atms... to online banking... to our award winning mobile app. and if you prefer face-to-face, we have that too. ask me, terry goggans, how our balance of technology and people can help you. >>> shop-rite stores are working to raise awareness about families who don't have enough to eat. the chain is hosting its

that parade will make its way through the ben franklin parkway near center city philly sunday. this year, it will have more of a somber tone given what has happened the past several weeks. there is a large puerto rican community here in the philadelphia area. many have loved ones or friends and other connections to the islands. the problem now as tracy mentioned a moment ago with the hurricane damage, it has been difficult and in some cases impossible to reach loved ones with a lack of cell phone service or internet or phones. a new campaign will try to help the area rebuild. it's called unidas por puerto rico. united for puerto rico. folks gathered with a group to try to make this a successful fundraiser this weekend. >> i talked to my dad two days ago, but the lines are down. i haven't been able to communicate. i've got faith that he's going to be all right. >> we want to help. we want to help whether it's donating money, going to puerto rico and helping out with the salvation army or red cross. >> reporter: it is a timely celebration of culture this weekend and a time for fo

. >>> you will see a new piece of art along the ben franklin parkway.his is the latest mural in philadelphia. a 125-foot piece of artwork called parkway day dreams. it was dedicated yesterday right along the parkway. the mural will be on display until november of next year. >>> and we'll begin with a look at hurricane irma. this imagery, this is the satelli satellite. this is where the center strength of the storm is. it has made an official landfall over cuba, it was a category 5 when it did so. it has dropped down just barely to a category 4. 157-mile-per-hour and above is cat 5. look at how close, 155 currently. it's moving to the west/northwest at 12 miles per hour. and that is one of the most pound information, northwest. it is starting to make the hook to the right that will impact florida by tomorrow. this is the updated track. from saturday into sunday, you see that we start to track to the north right over florida. so irma will impact it looks like the florida keys most likely before starting to impact the southern tip of florida. the it's real

. >>> the ben franklin parkway is about to celebrate a very big birthday. it's turning 100.nd the city of philadelphia is hosting a festival that will last more than a year. today on the parkway, rick williams helped to preview the many events that start tomorrow. 6 abc is proud to be the media partner for parkway 100 and the tomorrow from 4:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. there are 100 family friendly activities through the the parkway district. and we are looking back at the history of the parkway, tune in for our one hour special on the centennial. it airs wednesday september 20th, starting at 8:00 in the evening and rick williams and cecily tynan will host along with other members of our "action news" and fyi philly teams. >>> sports fans can buy gear up to 90% off at the blowout sale at the link. the eagles, flyers and sixers merchandise is being discounted tonight and tomorrow 10:00 until 1:00. shirts and duffle bags and water bottles all on sale in the panasonic hub. and parking is free. hundreds of die hard fans taking advantage of this monster sale. how about that? >> stil

. >> ♪ >> polish history pride and culture on full display on the ben franklin parkway. ps off sunday afternoon at 20th street and the parkway and 6abc is proud to be a broadcast partner. alicia vitarelli, co-hosts live coverage of the parade sunday at 12:30 p.m. right here right after "action news" at noon. >> ♪ >> still to come, a check of that forecast. >> looking live outside tonight, sky6 hd showing you the ben franklin bridge, it is a nice friday evening. meteorologist adam joseph has your exclusive accuweather five day when we come right back. >> ♪ eligible for medicare? that's a good thing, but it doesn't cover everything. only about 80% of your part b medical expenses. the rest is up to you. so consider an aarp medicare supplement insurance plan, insured by unitedhealthcare insurance company. like any of these types of plans, they could save you in out-of-pocket medical costs. call unitedhealthcare insurance company today to request a free decision guide. with these types of plans you'll be able to visit any doctor or hospital that accepts medicare patients. join

first of all, the ben franklin parkway is closed. inner drive is closed all through the weekend with a special event, and then the rock and roll marathon and half marathon that's taking over philly both saturday and sunday. that will bring closures of the parkway both the kelly, the martin luther king drive and a lot of the streets in around center city. enjoy your weekend we'll see you bright and early tomorrow morning on "good day philadelphia" weekend. our veterans have given us the rights and freedoms that we have and we enjoy today. ready. aim. fire. and it's important for us to let them know that we will never forget their service. fire. it was steve's idea to have this cemetery. this was supplied to the veterans, giving us a final resting place. we owe everything to steve for what he gave us here. i wanted to make sure that we just didn't say thank you to veterans, we had tangible things to show, and i think we've accomplished that. [ "taps" playing ] north korea's latest missile launch test over japan further escalating tensi

a live look right now at the ben franklin parkway in philadelphia. take your water with you if you're going to climb those "rocky" steps. nbc 10 first alert meteorologist krystal klei here with your forecast. >> it feels a lot more like summer than fall. this is a view over at mt. pocono over camelback mountain and it's just a really beautiful clear blue sky that wave got. just no rain no clouds and temperatures that are totally warmer than average. in fact yesterday, mt. pocono was one of the spots that saw records met and broken over a few spots throughout the delaware valley. look at the numbers. we're at 81 right now in pottstown, 82 in lancaster. philadelphia, you're the same. northeast philly is at 85 degrees right now. i think some of us will be able to make it to right near those low 90s. 83 in millville and at the atlantic city polina we're at 76 degrees. temperatures through the next few hours, take a look 89 at 2:00 and 87 by 5:00 p.m. this is the forecast high temperature. but like you mentioned a moment ago, some spots in philadelphia ne

. >>> well, a centennial celebration of the ben franklin parkway is about to get underway. this morning i joined city officials and other partners to announce the details of parkway 100 and the 100 day celebration kicks off tomorrow with the we are connected festival and it continues through november of next year. and we are looking back at the history of of the parkway be sure to tune in for the one hour special on the entenial. it airs wednesday september 20th starting at 8:00 p.m. cecily tynan and i will host along with other members of our "action news" and fyi philly teams. >> sounds like fun. >>> coming up we'll check the traffic report. right now. matt pellman is live with the low down. >> from the parkway to the parking lots on the roadways this evening. not so much fun on the schuylkill expressway westbound side right by the university avenue on ramp there is a crash involving the work van sticking out into the right lane and westbound is extra heavy come ago way from there to university out to south. if you hop on the vine street expressway, that is jammed solid t