. >> today they are spectators were philadelphia school students, justin udo from our sister stationdio 1060 shows you the message the stars of motown had for their eager audience. >> reporter: diana ross, jackson five, stevey wonder are just some of the acts that helped motown become a name, sound synonymous with the 1960 's and 70's but every night company sound and story comes back to life on stage, via tony award winning musical that bears its name. >> ♪ >> today some of the actors from the musical stopped by african-american museum here in philadelphia to talk to philadelphia school students who were also inspiring actors >> number one, when i was their age, any chance i could get to see a show or even have someone speak to me, and just encourage me to get to where they were, it took me so far. >> it is amazing honestly like meeting the cast of motown was like traveling every where i had the best time meeting them honestly. >> reporter: during their time at the african-american history museum students learn about different aspects of the american history that heavily influenced

justin udo from our sister station kyw news radio explains where to go and how people can sign up. >> reporter: during the school year all philadelphia school students are guarantied breakfast and lunch even if they cannot afford it, during summer a lot of those kid who come from poor households and depend on those meals may go hungry since they do not have access to the food but city is aiming to change all that sit of philadelphia is looking to provide activities that encourage active, healthy lifestyle and educational opportunities as part of the fun, safe philadelphia summer. >> reporter: that have noon city officials gathered in south philadelphia to kick off annual summer meals program. >> the reality that is poverty , hunger don't take a break in the summer so these meals represent an opportunity to have nutritious, access to food on a regular basis. >> reporter: summer meals program is opened for all kid 18 and under and household income does not matter. >> only 15 percent of the kid said that they get free, reduced priced lunch during school year take advantage of the free su

justin udo was in kensington where students got out of school a few hours early and looking for ways to stay cool. >> reporter: blistering heat and humidity can make it tough to stay outside for any extended period of time. so when you are inside a school with limited air conditioning and fans, that blistering heat, could become unbearable. >> it was blazing, i cannot handle it. i hate sweating. >> it is so hot, like it is scorching. it was like sitting next to the heater in the wintertime. it is just scorching. >> reporter: students at kensington high school say they are happy that the district let them out at noon because they do not think they could have made it until their regular let out time. >> it feels better coming outside of the school and not income there. >> half day of school means a whole day of fun for some of the kid but many say that they are just looking for the best option, to beat the heat. >> i'm going out to find ac and that is it. >> it ties holt outside so i might just stay inside because i have ac and i will just, be cool, and chill. >> reporter: many of the