we are squeezing by here again northeast extension southbound at mid county, very slow moving, lots of gaper delays, lots of brake lights and flashing lights. so if you can avoid the area will want to another accident that happened this morning at 2:40 a.m. because of that the roosevelt boulevard southbound before cottman avenue those outer lanes they are still closed, so if you want to squeeze through go through inner lanes but even that is starting to get very busy around this area so just a head up on that, quick peak at the vine, i want to show you vine westbound jumping on the schuylkill starting to build levels here as well as eastbound side, maybe start to factor in a couple extra minutes, same story here on 422 at turnpike headlights moving in the eastbound direction, rahel, back over to you. >>> lets get back to the cottman avenue wreck. a driver is in critical condition a crash north of cottman avenue around 2:30. at last check driver was under going surgery and not clear if speed or alcohol were factors in the wreck. >>> two teenagers are gunned down outside a restaurant in

and we got rid of our couch on the northeast extension northbound side just beyond mid-county.red that out of wait. overnight work on the westbound turnpike near fort washington is also gone now. but we're getting word of a new crash partially blocking the ramp from limerick linfield to the eastbound side of 422. busy ramp in the morning. watch out for that new accident. and camera town in chester county. this is the route 30 bypass right at route 100 in exton. will had reports of debris up ahead headed towards 202 but that has cleared out of the way. slow speeds in the wake of earlier construction along 495 in wilmington. i would use 95 northbound instead on this tuesday morning, tam. >> okay, thank you, matt. there's been an outpouring of support for a young girl facing a hard time because of a thief. kirsten edward alexander is 10 and she has cerebral palsy and usually she uses a special walker to get herself around but her world is extremely limited right now after someone snatched that walker away from the front of her wilmington, delaware home. "action news" reporter kath

sock like that, north on the extension it is in the left lane just north of mid county. got a skidmark in there but throw a blanket over it. be careful. hello, delco we can see red way this morning. no fog but as sue mentioned we have rain on the way so be ready for that for the afternoon. looking live downtown vine street expressway in problems here mass transit off to a good start as well. mike and alex, back over to you. >>> push to get rid of the bullet-proof barriers inside these corner stores here in philadelphia just got passed another hurdle. >> steve, explain this to me how did this even get started. >> reporter: despite christmas spirit look all around city hall here, 200 protesters who spent most of the day here feel like the city is taking instead of in the giving mood this christmas season after their pleas were ignored and council committee pass aid bill to power the cities licenses and inspection department to regulate that thick plexiglas bullet resistant barricade between many customers, cash registers and cooks and clerks in these stores and the owners

plymouth meeting 476 moving nicely approaching the mid county toll plaza.u're getting on the northeast extension or east/west turnpike there's no construction. good to go on 476 and 276. if you're heading toward 202 during the midday starting at 7:00 a.m. we're expecterring -- expecting more instruction along markley street northbound side watch out for the crews out there. stick with the dekalb street bridge instead of the dan hower bridge. a new project in springfield township bucks county. they will be replacing the state road bridge over cook's creek. this starts next week and state road will be blocked through april. we'll talk about it next week. i wanted to give you a heads up in bucks county. mercer county construction going on 175 blocked off in ewing township. bear tavern road gets you around that for the text 15 minutes. route 1 approaching 295 in lawrence township right lane out for work. watching the fire location delanco union avenue, walnut street is the alternate there. there's a crash on the jersey turnpike approaching exit 3 that's off to

the crash happened in montgomery county in the eastbound lanes just after the mid county interchange in white marsh township. tragic accident here. jeff is live near the scene with the latest. >> reporter: good afternoon, rick. i checked with state police and no word on what type of debris caused this distance. traffic is back to normal behind me, but that wasn't the case an hour ago. lets show you video from chopper 6 hd you see the black suv by the shoulder with the busted window. the driver was traveling eastbound on 276, in the blink of an eye something hit the windshield causing the driver to crash and the driver died at the scene. traffic blocked up on 276 and nearby 476 and a number of other roads. the vehicle was loaded on a tow truck and taken away. the scene is clear and traffic is normal however the investigation continues into how this happened. and if anyone is responsible. but just a tragic and freak accident here on the pennsylvania turnpike today. reporting live, channel 6 "action news." >>> turning now to the devastation in southern california. where crews are now ba

here's the blue route, 476 as we look live by the mid county tolls in plymouth meeting. the roads are wet once you get to the shoulders and especially on the ramps, you're seeing slushiness. 422, 29, phoenixville, collegeville. an earlier eastbound crash near royersford, that's cleared out of the way, everything is reopened near 422. we had a wreck, 309 spring house in the southbound direction, that is gone, accidents we had are starting to clear. this is good news on this thursday morning. >>> let's switch live to katherine scott live agreen lane in manayunk, it's quite a hill to climb in these conditions. >> reporter: yeah, the hills are a challenge in snowy conditions. we're on green lane looking better than it was earlier. we are starting -- we have been seeing light snow this morning, nothing major. the main accumulation happened last night, but you can see right now as you take a look downhill on green lane that the roadway is wet, a little slushy in spots. you'll see more issues on the side streets. if you move over to flemming you can take a look at the sidewalk

and the blue route, looking at mid-county, how many cars on the roadway at 5:18 this morning?to the beginning of the traffic this morning. mt. holly, though, there is some road work, mill street, washington street, that's between park drive and paxson street. eastbound the right lane will be blocked between eight a.m. and 4:00 p.m. for some emergency road warning, that's going right through downtown mt. holly. and then septa, we've got number of things going on here , the 101 and 102 trolleys will be bussing, then septa on modified schedule with buses and trolleys. but also, if you notice here, new years eve special late night service on regional rails. so take advantage, won't you? guys, back over to you. >> good advice, patrick, thank you. now for look at newspaper headlines from across our region. >> from the delaware county daily times, chester based city team ministries is busy giving away fresh produce to churches and shelters in the region. and taking in mass donations of clothe as this bitterly cold temperatures grip the philadelphia area. >> and from the press of atla

blue route near mid county pushing in the southbound direction taillights moving in the southbound direction looking good. blue route is looking darn quiet. we are good there. we have an accident out there, been out there in lansdale, west main street at susquehanna avenue, you are just heading out in this area right new factor in a couple extra minutes. same thing here, with this vehicle fire in gilbertsville, 73, philadelphia avenue at williams way at route 100 this area is what you want to give yourself a couple extra minutes, depending on how much flashing lights are out there we will keep you posted when this gets cleared but right now it is still out there, rahel and jim back to you. >>> now for a look at newspaper headlines across the region. >> delaware county daily times walling forward elementary school in netter providence is dealing with the resignation of the principal amid concerns over inappropriate conduct. josh peterkin stepped away on december 5th, now it is important to point out that the claim of the alleged inappropriate action in in way endangered or involved children.

moving around the mid county tolls, looks fine. 95 looks good too. on the southbound side from woodhaven moving to the vine street expressway, a 14-minute trip. average speeds into the 60s. we're not seeing any problems there, at least it looks much different than it did yesterday morning around this time. watching saeptd train 404 running 32 minutes late. check before you go. other than that new jersey transit, amtrak and patco looking fine. >>> preparing for surgery. soon eagles star carson wentz will go under the knife for a torn acl. doctors are breaking down what happens during the procedure. >>> bitter cold snap. taking a live look now at havertown, feels-like temperatures in the single digits. the first alert forecast you need to hear before you head to work is up next. >>> help yourself. a time app is adding virtual to the mix. and elf yourself of us you need to see. p p >>> carson wentz will go under the knife in the next few days after a knee injury that happened sunday against the rams. the torn acl means the season is over, but what's nex

another accident northeast extension southbound at mid county right e-z pass lane is compromised right now and again we are just looking at all that volume. there is a lot of activity, lots of gaper delay, lots of brake lights going off plus an accident we were looking at earlier that happened at 2:40 a.m. this is roosevelt boulevard southbound before cottman avenue outer lanes are still closed. use both inner lanes if you can to avoid the area all together, jan, back over to you. >>> well, are you in the market for new car? if safety is important you have to check a few models off your list, lead highs way safety group released latest crash test results, cbs correspondent nicki batiste explains why this year it is harder to earn a top grade. >> reporter: crash tests have been a key element in how the insurance institute for highway safety rates vehicles. side impact, to the front on the driver side are analyzed but this year the group added a new test, crashes to the front on the passenger side, adrian lund is president of the ihhs. >> we have been doing frontal crash tests on the dri

this one happened in the southbound lanes between lansdale and mid county exchange police say the accidentolved a tractor-trailer and suv injured four people and one of the victims is in critical condition. police in delaware say the slick snow coated roads for the crash in elsmere delaware a camero collided with a mercedes before 3:30 this afternoon a 14-year-old boy was hurt in this one but told injuries are not serious. now the snow might be dangerous for drivers it was a delight for people out and about in center city today action news reporter annie mccormick caught up with those enjoys the first real snow day for the season. >> reporter: this is what travelers saw on 76 today snow falling on the expressway but it didn't stop people from traveling into center city. >> we love it. we wanted to come because it was snowing and they are all here because of me. i wanted to see the christmas village. >> reporter: the first snowfall of the season is adding a little extra something depending on who you ask. >> guess it makes it a little more romantic. >> doesn't feel like christmas but lookin

. >>> cameras from the germantown onramp zoomed in on the mid county tolls.ew maybe you would say disabled tractor-trailers. this happens frequently where people pull over. something to watch. for the most part, no problems. an intersection at bristol will be deoratoried. two vehicles -- detoured. two vehicles involved. not sure how long it will be there. prepare to be detoured for a bit. eight-minute drive time on 422. eastbound on the schuylkill,

this is a look at blue route mid county everyone moving smoothly so far on the majors this morning. we will get through cheltenham where there is a disabled vehicle washington lane near rockland, left lane block here but not causing any, slow downs. virginia drive is closed between delaware drive and camp hill road. we have a down pole. it should be fixed sometimes today. around 9:00 a.m. roosevelt boulevard north bound, will have construction, right past comly road so it will be during the day, and should not affect too many drivers in this area but make note heading out to the boulevard in the north east this morning , rahel. >> pat, thank you. >>> lets get back to the dramatic rescue on the roosevelt boulevard. good samaritan pulled a driver , second before it burst into flames. "eyewitness news" reporter jan carabao is live at lankenau medical center where the driver was taken. good morning, jan. how is he doing. >> reporter: rahel, good morning. fortunately that driver is now stable condition. that is the good news this morning. thanks in part as you mentioned to a good samarit

heading northbound, you'll be heading toward the mid county tolls. not seeing backups, typically don't see them at that spot until 6:00, 7:00. watching the p.a. turnpike, both directions look good westbound and eastbound from route 1 to valley forge. 22 minutes. speeds way up into the 60s. no problems. an earlier opening at the tacony palmyra, all set. betsy ross was an alternate, but now we're in the middle of the opening for the burlington bristol bridge, scheduled for 5:30. in the next ten minutes or so, unless you're out the door in the next minute or so, it might not be a problem for you. i'll check in with more drive times when i come back. >> thank you. >>> tomorrow the nbc10 morning team back on the road. we're headed to bethlehem. we're headed to the wawa on east broad in bethlehem. we would love to meet you. come by, say hi. we'll be there 4:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. pick up a free cup of coffee. we offer freebies and hot coffee. pretty cool. >>> getting behind the birds. coming up, meet the ultimate eagles fan who is shuffling around his holida

. >>> cameras from the germantown onramp zoomed in on the mid county tolls. a few maybe you would say disabled tractor-trailers. this happens frequently where people pull over. something to watch. for the most part, no problems. an intersection at bristol will be deoratoried. two vehicles -- detoured. two vehicles involved. not sure how long it will be there. prepare to be detoured for a bit. eight-minute drive time on 422. eastbound on the schuylkill, speeds into the mid 60s. no problems so far. i'll update you again for the rest of the morning when i come back in ten minutes. >>> developing now, the power's back on at the world's busiest airport in atlanta. the outage, the power outage lasted for hours yesterday. it canceled hundreds of outgoing flights. the problem triggered a travel nightmare across the country including nearly two dozen canceled flights from philadelphia. stranded passengers had mixed reactions about the problems. >> we haven't gotten an e-mail or text. i'm surprised about that. >> get a different flight because the system is down. this

blue route near mid-county. actually looking pretty good.ar on the blue route actually looking good. get big thumbs-up there. we do have lot of construction out, there some of this overnight, some happens little later. this is one, schuylkill east and west between 202 and city avenue happens little later, 10:00 a.m. to about 2:00 p.m. for those every you getting a late start, heads up on that. rahel, back over to you. >> morning call report three homes damaged by fire, in allentown, believed the flames broke out in vacant home 300 block of north ninth street. neighbors evacuated but at this time there are no reported injuries. >> and the press of atlantic city only gaming as jet, in ac , internet gambling has raided $204.2 million through october of this year, that's up nearly 27% over last year. but, experts say, the boom is actually doing little too bring jobs or tourists to the seaside resort. >> bucks county courier times re trees, blamed the 2008 re sex. saying, fewer seeds were planted then because fewer people bought trees. less trees

schuylkill at the boulevard on the flip side in delays here and no delays on the blue route at mid countys we are starting off, very slow this morning. and that is a good thing but in cheltenham, excuse me, that was 42 at 295 but in cheltenham, we have a disable vehicle, washington lane near rock lane the left lane is blocked here and also we have got a down pole with some down wires for washington, virginia drive closed between delaware drive and camp hill road, use highland avenue, rahel. >> all right, patrick, thank you. >>> yes, it is cold out but atlantic city is giving you a reason to head down the shore. chopper three caught this glimpse of the steel pier new attraction the wheel which officially opened yesterday. 227-foot tall ferris wheel offers 40 temperature controlled gondolas that will take six passengers each. ride last 15 minutes. it is now opened for holiday week until december 31st starting at noon but only if temperatures stay above 40 degrees and based on what katie's saying temperatures won't stay above 40 degrees this week so a little disclaimer there. >>> also, not a

if you're headed northbound toward the mid county tolls, here, you'll get there fine, as well. we're also watching construction on the eastbound side of the schuylkill expressway. closed in between the vine street expressway headed down to 30th street. just a little bit toward south street, as well. again, that eastbound side for another half hour. we'll see that close. watch for a disabled vehicle, too. this is in horsham. there might be police activity there. lane restrictions in general. welsh road around tennis avenue. back to you. >>> a massive wildfire is taking aim at homes in southern california. thousands are rushing to evacuate as crews try to get the blaze under control. overnight we learned that at least one person has been killed. nbc10's matt delucia joins us live in the digital operations center. matt, officials have been warning that this could happen. >> reporter: because wildfires like this are fueled by strong santa ana winds. some gusts have topped 60 miles per hour. that plus the fact that you have all the vegetation and brush that hasn't burned for decades

then quick peak at the blue route, everyone kind of moving around good here, blue route near mid-countyushing in the southbound direction as the taillights for you, looking pretty good. schuylkill at girard, headlights westbound direction , lots of movement on the schuylkill right now, but we are approaching 6:00 on tuesday morning. so this is just going to intensify. then, we also have some construction crews out there as well the pa turnpike westbound between virginia driver and norristown two, rate lanes are compromised there. and then we have a couch in the road. on the northeast extension northbound past the pa turnpike. and because it is so dark out there, something like this can actually sneak up on you >> in delaware construction crews hopefully moving out of the way. 495, two left lanes compromised like i said hoping it is moving out of the way, and hopefully not slowing you down too much. you probably are tapping your brakes throughout that area. >>> and then we've more construction in delaware talking about coming up in the next ten minutes. joe, back over to you. >> couch on

lanes of the northeast extension were closed for much of the last two hours between lansdale and mid county exchange. it is all because of the major crash between berks and schultz road at 4:00 o'clock today. we are told it involved a tractor trailer and suv and police now tell thaws four people were hurt at least one of them critically. one lane just reopened, but delays are still considerable. it could last well into the night. tonight we will keep you posted as we get more details. >>> police are also believing that slick snow coated road for blame for this crash in elsmere, delaware. investigators say a camaro collided with a mercedes on the south du pont bridge where just before 3:30 this afternoon. a 14 year-old boy was hurt but we're told his injuries are not serious. >>> meanwhile early december snow turned center city in to a winter wonderland combing decorations and putting people in a holiday mood. annie mccormack is live at dilworth park with how people spent this first real, snowy day, of the winter, hi there, annie. >> reporter: hi, brian. this when it is new we have in the se

this is just a little north of here, the mid county toll plaza.f you're extending up to the lehigh valley, drive time about a half hour. no major issues or construction that's going to slow your drive. headed back from the poconos to the philadelphia area, your drive time is pretty much the same. things are looking good on ridge pike and the blue route, 76 looking good, as well. 95, around this time yesterday, we had a major problem at woodhaven and 95. that's cleared. took ten hours to clear. we're in the clear, a 13-minute drive between woodhaven and the vine southbound. coming up, issues on the 42 freezing leading into 295 -- freeway leading into 295. back to you. >> see you then. >>> chaos in the classroom. a gunman opens fire in a new mexico high school. [ gunfire ] new video captures the moment shots rang out and how the community is remembering the victims. >>> and thrown away. a woman hurls a cat down a trash chute. what police say may have saved the animal's life. >>> and ahead at 5:00, something new from youtube. we'll explain how you ma

blue route southbound past mid-county looking good. not even really heeding levels there. so actually looking real good. schuylkill eastbound, headlights moving in the eastbound direction at spring garden, start to heat levels here. fifty-nine at broad. taillights moving in the southbound direction, starting to heat levels a little bit here as well. but we're okay, still traveling around, at posted speeds. now, this is where the accident is. roosevelt boulevard at rhawn street, inner lanes block, you will have to use those outer lanes. and then looking at some construction on the pa turnpike, some of which now starting to clear. pa turnpike was both directions between delaware valley and neshaminy falls. that's now since been cleared. what is still lingering out there on the pa turnpike is eastbound, near street road, e-zpass lanes and the right lane, still compromised, crews out there all morning long, i'll let you know as soon as they clear. delaware 495, northbound edgemore road, two left lanes block until around 7:00 a.m. jim, back over to you. >> thank you shall meish

also the blue route at mid-county, looking nice this morning. so, get out on the roadways if you are starting your weekends , get out there now, no one on the roadways except the schuylkill as i told you. but over to new jersey, 76 westbound near 295, they'll be closing one to two lanes between 8:00 a.m. so this will cause some delays later in the morning they've been clearing this out kind of early fingers crossed they dot same thing here again this morning, but still 8:00 a.m., 66 westbound in new jersey near 295-6789 also, something to tell you about in south jersey, mays landing, route 40 eastbound closed near old egg harbor road, this will be happening until midnight. so use route 322. jim, rahel, over to you. >> thank you, patrick. well, headed out of town for the holidays, millions will be make that trip today. >> in fact, triple a project record travel volume through the ends of the year, trang do live at philadelphia international airport this morning. good morning, you've already been seeing pretty long lines out there? i have. >> repo

had some work on the turnpike's northeast extension southbound approaching mid-county but that just clearedeverything is opened there. overnight work at the burlington bristol bridge is gone. they just reopened a little bit early the ramp from 295 southbound to 42 southbound. was scheduled to be blocked until 6:00 but it's opened now. matt. >> thank you, matt. calmer winds have helped california firefighters make progress battling the massive thomas wildfire but time is running out again as powerful winds are expected to return today. firefighters expect the largest of the wildfires to continue to grow and become the largest in state history. the fire has burned 272,000 acres since it broke out on december 4th, 16 days ago. it has also destroyed more than 1,000 structures including at least 765 homes. more than 6800 firefighters are battling the thomas fire. it is 55 percent contained. >> the former boston cardinal who resigned in disgrace during the church sexual abuse scandal died. bernard law died in rome yesterday after battling a long illness. law resigned as archbishop of boston durin

mid-county tolls just up ahead and there's not a whole lot in your way as you try and drive on 476.ight construction on the northeast extension or the east west turnpike, so so far so good here in plymouth meeting. but in fort washington still have those downed wires from the crash yesterday afternoon along virginia drive by the athletic complex. peco is on the scene. they're trying to make repairs but virginia drive is blocked off. highland avenue can get you around that. a pair of problems in cheltenham township first of many disabled vehicles today i'm expecting is along washington lane near rock lane and now there's a crash along cheltenham avenue at cedar lane there by ace transmissions but as i said looking good on the turnpike with speeds right now in the mid 60's. in west sadsbury chester county parkesburg, there's a wreck to avoid early this morning along strasburg road at lenover hill road but no issues on the 30 bypass. speeds there in the mid-50's. in magnolia camden county the construction crews returned overnight blocking a couple lanes until 6:00 this morning along th

outside live look at route 309 fort washington no problems this is blue route 476, out of mid county and schuylkill and 95 looking good, but penndot did put down that salt brine solution so we are ready for whatever mother nature will serve up late tonight and tomorrow. >>> we talk about this. septa wants to make sure you have a save new years eve they are offering late night regional rail services to help people get to parties at penns landing, center city, times square. underground broad street and market frankford lines will operate all night long just head to fox 29.com for a complete schedule. >>> search is on for a tire thief, camden police releasing these photos of the suspect minivan. they say earlier this month driver stole a tire from another guy's car and put it on his. police are searching for this green nissan quest with new jersey plates if you know anything give them a call. >>> netter providence police hope you can help them identify person captured in this erie video you where to see. home owner on the 100 block of rent drive turn it over to police their home securit

this is happening near the mid-county toll plaza. if you head towards here everything is looking good. take a look. it is 53 minutes as you head this way because of that. >>> heartbreak just before the  holidays. >> a family from new jersey lost their american dream as they before deported today. i'll have that story coming up. >> and later up on the roof, a principal goes to new heights for a cause that will warm your heart. >>> tracking snow. i'm giving you the uncertainty, timing, impact. we'll go through all of it coming up next. when we see a woman who comes to cancer treatment to have her breast cancer treated she's coming for the expertise that we have, for the multimodal therapy where the specialists talk to each other and form a treatment plan together. we were looking for a cancer team that would help us decide the best course of action. amy met with our three specialties, radiation oncology and genetics-there are so many different options. rather than one treatment fitting all, it is a personalized approach to cancer ther

ibm delay remains near the northbound 95 delay and a delay on the blue route northbound by the mid county tolls and delays spill back to villanova and the 476 delays spill back on to the schuylkill expressway and speeds in the teens there, and headed toward allentown a car fire on the southbound side of the northeast extension near the lehigh valley interchange causing restrictions there and a vehicle into the building at 263. use upper mountain road instead. we'll check it again in the next half hour. >> well, online holiday shopping is convenient, and easy and the best of all, they deliver it right to your door. but that means easy picking for thieves. still to come on "action news" tonight. you'll hear from local authorities to prevent your gifts from being grabbed by a grinch. and a german shepherd is living her best life now according to her owners including a trip to the local police station. when "action news" comes right back. >>> well the mystery sounding the sonic wave attacks on american diplomats in cuba are taking a new twist. doctors found brain abnormalities in some america

blue route right here near mid county anything that looks wet could be iced over.nklin bridge looking live from downtown philadelphia, in problems as of yet, route 309 near turnpike be careful of the on and off ramp this morning as they could be icy. back here live at trader's cove with me is linda rats worth, city council president. thanks for inviting us out. this ace really cool town. >> yes, it is. everybody should come. beautifully decorated. we have places to dine and places to shop. >> what is so cool is they have the latte of the week is the bob kelly latte and in honor of the eagles here it is made up of chocolate mint and vanilla, thus, my eagles gear, come on where are the eagles fans at? >> yeah. >> now, we also have this cool picture from the mayor's office, tell me bit, linda. >> that is how new castle looks. we are very much a historic town, a river town, multiple settlements came here and we're a wonderful place to visit. >> reminds me a little bit of head house square back in philadelphia if you will, and we're located to the right of that shop the

on the pennsylvania turnpike westbound accident close to mid-county it's off to the side but still you'retowards bensalem. matt. >> thank you, matt. taking a live look at the christmas tree outside city hall. not as nice as yesterday probably a little more christmassy if you will. >> matt we're kind of stuck in the clouds and wit a chilly breeze today as well. let's check your accuweather forecast. our high today of 45 degrees but the wind chills just in the upper 30's in the afternoon so it's going to feel chilly with a chilly breeze this afternoon. tomorrow winter officially arrives, seasonable with a high of 43. more sunshine tomorrow. friday a bit milder and 50. we could have some early morning drizzle in the lehigh valley and then late at night everybody gets a bit of rain and drizzle friday night into saturday, saturday's really warm, 62 but rain at times matt. >> thanks karen. an 85-year-old man was found stabbed to death in his west philadelphia home. the elderly man's daughter made the terrifying discovery yesterday afternoon and so far there have been no arrests. >>> constructio

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no problems here on the blue route, 476, coming out every mid-county. headed down through the schuylkill expressway, looking good there. northeast philly, 95, looking good this morning, as you roll out head south in toward the city so far so good. we have had overnight truck fire. tell you more about that in a moment. but right now, roosevelt boulevard, is open, the scene of the fire was at henry avenue. but look out. ththe icy conditions, penndot had to put down some salt looking live, and the overhead light were knocked out, i'm not sure whether the fuse is burned out, wires are burned up, but no overhead lights here at henry avenue. and that is certainly going to feel something different as you drive on down the boulevard, throughout the morning rush hour. and make sure you're bundle up and have the right schedule, because both septa and new jersey transit are running on modified schedule today. for the buses, trains, and trolleys. thomas, back over to you. >> bob, thank you, 4:32, let's take you back outside and talk about these temperatures. 24 deg

plenty of extra time in the northeast this morning, accident south on the blue route, right at the mid-county interchange, that is blocking the e-zpass lanes, coming offer of the turnpike there, coming out every lansdale. so a lot going on traffic wise. and sue's been using the s word this morning in the forecast. >> that's right. sue. >> sue? >> that's the s word. yes, we've got seven out of ten today. oh, there is a s word, as well. chillier start to it windchills in the 20's and 30's, bus stop buddy celebrating the flyers victory making sure he's warm enough. colder out there than it has been the past couple of mornings, so, we don't have any precipitation, kind of inbetween two systems, rain to the south, snow to the north, but none in the forecast for today. we have 38 degrees, but because of the 12-mile per hour winds, it feels like 30 out there. so make sure the kids have enough layers on at the bus stop this morning. sunrise time not until clock zero nine. eventually we get to high of around 48 degrees. breezy afternoon. winds gusting to up 25 miles an hour. we've got even colder temp

yesterday but we are ready to go, live look at the blue route southbound working your way out of mid county down toward schuylkill expressway. is there construction that is out there on the ramp. they have long johns on working hard overnight and anything that didn't, evaporate yesterday, is laying out there in the form of some black ice. be careful there this morning, to the maps we will go faulk land road not that far from here closed off of new port gap road some down wires from an overnight accident as we go to the ben franklin bridge a live look for the gang coming from south jersey this morning, so far, so good but again, expect some slippery conditions, as we step outside the front door. speaking of front door we are here on the inside of the front door trader's cove at penn's place a cool spot that has plenty of things for to us talk about here during our six hours of good day philadelphia everything from some shots. we are here in the parlor as we call it, and coming up next , karen and thomas we will go upstairs to the bedroom. >> to the bedroom where penn slept. >> where penn sle

live look at the blue route, 476 coming out of mid county.e seeing volume popping here on the freeway working toward philadelphia and left over construction for gang in wilmington north on 495 at edgemore road, karen and thomas, back over to you. >>> thanks, very much. >>> 53:00 to. lets get you caught up here. we have talk about this one earlier. it is cause ago lieutenant of people to react, those bullet-proof barriers that they have inside of the corner stores in philadelphia. a lot of the business owners say those barriers pretty much keep us safe. but now there is a push by some lawmakers in the city to get rid of them. steve keeley you the by city hall to explain all this, steve. >> reporter: scrooge came in the form of a council committee hearing this holiday season for 230 asian business owners, mostly here yesterday all day to protest this bill to regulate bullet-proof barriers they have up in their neighborhood stores called beer/delis. after the committee's approval on an all day hearing vote, well, full council votes on it a week

things are running smoothly on the blue route up to the mid county toll plaza and further up to the lehigh valley, if you're headed to 78. chester county, we are following a crash recently into the system at town square at west cedar critical road. be aware of that. south of pottstown. and also in new jersey, the 42 freeway, if you're headed northbound on the 42 freeway and you want to exit on to 295 northbound, there's been a ramp closure because of construction throughout the morning. it should be lift being this hour. i'll check. and when i see you in ten minutes, i'll let you know. i looked at septa regional rail. and there are slow trains on the west trenton and the trenton line. be aware of that. check your school if you're catching one of those trains. >> it's 6:03. first responders in california are up against six wildfires and mother nature. windy conditions are fueling the flames and are not expected to let up until sunday. dray clark has been following the wildfire battle. what can people out west expect over the next few days? >> good morning, they can expect uncertainty as the

still little sluggish there though as you come away from the mid-county toll plaza and we're still watchingdale by the pnc bank along welsh road at bell run boulevard. delaware delays on this busy friday afternoon coming in from south jersey at the delaware memorial bridge speeds just in the teens. it's because of a crash along 295 southbound approaching 13 and 95 northbound in delaware is even worse. 11, 10 miles per hour from newark the whole way up on in toward wilmington. meanwhile in south jersey a number of issues including an accident investigation in harrison township. just 4 miles per hour on the southbound side of 55 because they've got the right lane blocked approaching 641. might want to come down delsea drive instead of 55 southbound. we're watching a water main break in brooklawn this afternoon 130 northbound approaching 47. couple lanes are blocked. just like those christmas gifts we're trying to wrap things up this afternoon but still some trouble in a number of spots, sharrie. >> matt thank you. >>> we turn now to a quadruple shooting investigation in philadelphia that left

glare in willingboro but we are looking live at blue route, 476, double accidents coming out of the mid countyp from the turnpike down to approaching the schuylkill expressway. lot at fog out here in allentown, socked in from allentown all the way up to the poconos and because of that fog, we have got some delays down in philly international, early flights could be delayed until we get this fog out of here. do you want to be in pictures. in a movie shoot down here at front and third street between market and chestnut. market second over to fourth expect lane closures and a lot of people watching down here today with the movie shoot in olde city. cookie. cookie. cookie. >> it is, cookies. >> yes. >> national cookie day. we will make christmas cookies now but not just smearing icing on. >> no. >> these are detailed won. >> and zoe from wood bake shop is here from, fishtown. >> very excited to be here on national cookie day. thank you for having me. >> let's whip it good. >> absolutely. >> lets see the finished product. you are an artist, look at those candy kanes and trees, would i put little ba

, ripple effect in the air and on the road, blue route southbound 476, jammed coming out of the mid countyd with an early morning accidente on the schuylkill at gladwynn, downtown we will go on the right jammed up trying to get over to 30th street, an accident in the tunnel under 30th street station on that eastbound side, delays coming in from new jersey. everything wet and dam from that melting snow and north on 295 an accident approaching the freeway, both amtrak and septa running with some delays this morning, mainly amtrak signal problems and slippery rails, on some of the suburban regional rail lines. >> karen? >> yes. >> good morning. >> hi, bob, thank you. >> doctor she will, come on up here. >> good morning. >> we have all of our loved won but cannot forget our fury friends. i'm holding a chicken. unusual won for our fury friends. >> absolutely, it is not all work and in play for doctor mayor. >> our pets love christmas season too. we will get gifts and solve fun. >> what do you get maggie our dog. >> maggie, she has a present for her. get your treat, maggie. you will not show off

and then an accident on the pennsylvania turnpike, westbound, approaching the mid-county interchange. otherwise, mass transit looking good. >> mike and alex back over to you. >> thanks a lot, bob. busy man today. 7:17. >> police officers and firefighters in hopewell township rescuing a dog after she fell through the ice in a pond. >> yep. >> oh, the dog could not get back out. so, as others held one rope. >> one end of the rope. >> one end of the rope, thank you, officer robert voorhees wrapped the other ends around himself and carefully crawled to the edge of the ice. look at that. >> awe. >> so the dog swam towards the officer, grand her by her collar, pulled her to safety. look at that. and the dog is doing just fine , and papally -- happily back with her family. >> i don't think the officer had an extra jacket, no gloves , anything. nice job. risking his own safety there. well, potholes are a pain in the, well, it is a pain in the e neck. even though it is more down here when you feel it, right? >> that's true. >> so maybe if it is your neck , could you bend your neck the wrong wa