the proceeds will benefit chemo clothes a marlton based non-profit that provides financial support to families affected by cancer. the students raised nearly $5,500 selling clothing, pillows, accessories they have design and all of the items were under $30. they have moved a lot of merchandise. >>> holiday traditions return in cherry hill. >> big christmas extravaganza on display once again the two delight of many. victoria woodill is there to show us what it is all about, tori. >> reporter: that is right, we are live, at the thoughton's in cherry hill. families just keep pouring in, look at the santa making family stay here at this ugly sweater party but this ugly wetter it is a new tradition but is there an old tradition celebrating in new jersey for quite sometime. it bass started by this guy but it is being brought back, take a look. garden center in cherry hill is a lush wonder land of christmas trinkets, cheer, treats for the holidays but recently manager tom niecey heard customers looking for something specific, revival of the animated holiday tradition, started by ralph gaudio

better news in marlton, they reopened 73 at greentree road. there is a downed pole and heavy rain in sewell gloucester county blocked at new tylers mill. >> thank you again. >>> philadelphia mayor jim kenney helped to put the spotlight on inspirational workers, it's the strictly business award for workers, recipients who battle cerebral palsy made a new life here. they set an example for others in overcoming diversity. >> an iraqi town, celebrates isis by bringing in the centuries old faith. we'll show you how your local donations could make a difference. >> the weather is starting to break apart and the showers are lessening in intensity and when it exits the coast. and moves into town with the seven-day forecast. >> eagles get down to work with a tough mission ahead. when "action news" comes right back. >>> two years since isis seized the town. it was part of their operation to take back mosul many there are still some isis fighters in the area but they vow to resume prayers and services and rebuild the church. >>> a hot light bulb touching

turkey trot shutting down main street in marlton, stay on 70.ours on 14 septa bus routes because of the parade. dart buses are not running today. and trains are on a holiday schedule that means a sunday schedule. >> we'll take a short break and come back to david and tell you what to expect for holiday weather. >> reporter: our thanksgiving is starting out with mostly cloudy skies, storm tracker 6 live double scan shows you there are showers to the west. if you're heading to the parade bring an umbrella or water resistant rain poncho in case the showers make it into philadelphia. 41 degrees in the city. 30s in the suburbs. this afternoon we're going for a high of 54. at times there could be a passing shower. tomorrow, clouds, sunny breaks, 56 degrees, looks like we're dry for most of the weekend. tam. back to "g.m.a." for more thanksgiving fun we'll see you in 30. ♪ happy holidays from crayola. so when do i start? um, shouldn't it be "spokes-crayon?" can somebody turn on the a/c? i'm melting here. ♪air marker spraayer!!! chemistry, baby! so i ju

four year old case-his family at mcdonald in marlton when a random stranger struck up conversation with his father. meanwhile then asked about chase's illness, them the man squad for the family as address. >> later that noon -- night at work, came to the house, gave my wife an envelope said this was chase, she opened it up. and there was a check for $5,000. >> then just amaze to go me, i'm shocked, still in shock. >> anonymous donor told them he wanted to pay for chase's wish of going to disney. >> happening today the national constitution center invites visitors to give thanks for donating school supplies. visitors who bring notebook, pen ills, nip other school supplies to the sent letter receive $2 off admission starting today through tuesday. donations can be dropped off at the center's box office, donations mark the center participation until the social media movement hashtag giving tuesday, all supplies will go to philadelphia schools. >> well, here is a sure sign the holidays are now underway. >> santa and septa team up today. it is time for septa's 26th annual santa express, boar

it started when 4-year-old chase gilchrist and family were at mcdonald's in marlton and another man struck a conversation with chase's father the man mentioned he had lost a child to a drunk driver and the man asked about chase's illness and then for their address. >> later that night while at work he came to the house and gave my wife and envelope and said this is for chase and she opened it up and there was a check for $5,000 in it. >> for them to do that is just amazing to me. i'm shocked. i'm still in shock. >> the donor wishes to remain anonymous and he wanted to pay for his wish of going to disneyworld. great story. great story. >> lauren joins us now with the for coast a fis, nice thanksgiving day. >> not too bad. >> couple sprinkles anticipates clouds around and altogether was not too chilly. didn't have any snow. >> right. right. >> and bundled up at the parade. >> bundled up. it was a good day but got into the 50s in the afternoon hours and dropped back off down into the middle . winds are calm now. so no wind chill element to add to the 46 degrees getting a live look at center c

it started when 4-year-old chase gilchrist and family were at mcdonald's in marlton and another man struckation with chase's father the man mentioned he had lost a child to a drunk driver and the man asked about chase's illness and then for their address. >> later that night while at work he came to the house and gave my wife and envelope and said this is for chase and she opened it up and there was a check for $5,000 in it. >> for them to do that is just amazing to me. i'm shocked. i'm still in shock. >> the donor wishes to remain anonymous and he wanted to pay for his wish of going to disneyworld. great story. great story. >> lauren joins us now with the for coast a fis, nice thanksgiving day. >> not too bad. >> couple sprinkles anticipates clouds around and altogether was not too chilly. didn't have any snow. >> right. right. >> and bundled up at the parade. >> bundled up. it was a good day but got into the 50s in the afternoon hours and dropped back off down into the middle . winds are calm now. so no wind chill element to add to the 46 degrees getting a live look at center city philad

both cases 41 is the alternate around those problems and this is the scene in marlton where 73 is shut down at greentree road because of a crash that brought down a poll up ahead. spring dale or church are alternates. and cinnaminson, a crash near the pep boys that has cleared out. we'll check it again coming up in the 5:00 hour. >> thank you. >>> still ahead at 4:00 another check of the forecast. sky 6 hd looking live at philadelphia international airport tonight. soaking runways right now. meteorologist, adam joseph, standing by with the exclusive accuweather seven-day forecast. at longhorn, tonight's special: great steak pairings. a center cut sirloin with a choice of bacon-wrapped shrimp, baby back ribs, or parmesan crusted chicken. you can't fake steak. longhorn steakhouse. >>> lets call this a one day downer in the weather department. middle of the week here and on the upswing for the weekend a nice stretch of weather is on the way. the action cam is there on the delaware river overlooking a gloomy center city skyline. we need the rain we'll take every drop we can get since we ar

. >> like many boys with older brothers, four year-old keith gilbert from marlton spent thanksgiving morning holding his own until it was time to go go to nana's house for dinner. >> you go like this. >> you would never know, that he was here. >> and scott and nicole says chase was two months old he has been fighting brain cancer. >> it is very hard. we are constantly in and out of the hospital, my older children, do not the know who is going to be home when they get home from school. >> reporter: none of the challenges bring the family down. >> we have a lot to be thankful for, the good things, that he is here, and we have them to enjoy. >> reporter: sometimes that beautiful, bald head can be a conversation starter. >> we were at mcdonald's, here along route 70. they have a play area in the back. another little girl was there. and the little girl's grand fat shore later got ice cream with him was started to ask questions about chase. >> reporter: two fathers had an instant connection when it comes to facing adversity. >> he lost a daughter to a car accident, hit by a drunk driver. >

. >> four year old case, and his family, were at mcdonald's in marlton.andom stranger struck up a conversation with chase's father. the man lost a song to drunk driver, then asked about chase's illness. the men then asked the family's address. >> later that night while i was at work he came to the house and gave my wife answer develop open and said this is for chase. and she opened it up. and there was a check for $5,000 in it. >> that's just amazing and shocked and i'm still in shock. >> the donor who chose to remain anonymous told the family he wanted to pay for chase's wish of going to disneyland. >> so sweet. >> still ahead on "eyewitness news", some device if you're planning to re heat the holiday leftovers. >> do you have a refrigerator full of thanksgiving day leftovers? i'm marlie hall in new york, with food that may be dangerous the day after. we asked people to write down the things they love to do most on these balloons. travel with my daughter. roller derby. ♪ now give up half of 'em. do i have to? this is a tough financial choice we could fac