it has over 21,000 square feet of face. >>> taking a live look at the blue cross riverrink at penn's landing. you can see the tree right there. our 30-minute special is less than three hours away. >> tracy davidson, and vai sikehema joining us from penn's landing. that's a beautiful tree that's going to be lit up. >> it is. we already have skaters on the ice, the lodge is going to be open and the fire is going to be lit. we're going to have an incredible time tonight. we're going to have performers and ice skating, it's going to be great. >> reporter: there are all kinds of people coming here, we saw a family with two little kids and they were just darling. and the 18-month-old wasn't having anything of it. he didn't want any pictures or anything. but it's a great place to bring your family. >> tonight we're very excited at 7:00 when we light the tree, i hope that everyone gets to join us, see the fire works and everybody joining us. >> reporter: we have the two of us. if you're out and about, come down here and join us, everybody's here, it's a free event s you don't have to pay any

the ice is already packed at the blue cross riverrink. and the christmas tree is behind us that we're going to light up tonight. >> we're goi >> reporter: we're going to light it up in about an hour and a half, if you're not with us at penn's landing, tune in at 7:00 tonight. . >>> taking a live look at blue cross riverrink at penn's lanngfor the tree lighting at 7:00. >> reporter: erin and jim, all the fire pits are lit, the hot chocolate is being poured, there's skaters on the rink and we're all looking at that huge tree. >> reporter: yeah, it's a 45-foot colorado blue spruce. we're going to light it in about an hour and a half from now. we're going to light it tonight at 7:00. if you're not here to watch it. this is fast becoming one of philadelphia's traditions, this is the fourth year we have held? tree lighting. wire bringing it to you at 7:00, unless you're here and you can join us on the premises. one of the things we love to do too. we have tapped some video from last year's tree lighting. that's what it looked like last year. th

we have a live look at the blue cross riverrink at penn's landing, some skaters out there. the rain's finally moved out, but here comes the cold. first alert meteorologist glenn "hurricane" schwartz, it's going to get colder? >> it's supposed to start getting colder this time of the year. it's down to 45 in allentown and coatesville, 36 in mt. pocono. the wind, that helped to bring some of those clouds down from the great lakes, but those clouds now that the wind starts dying down, they start breaking up and that means we're going to be seeing clearing skies as we go through the evening. tomorrow morning we're in the 30s across the entire area, but we're only going up to the upper 40s, to near 50 degrees even in philadelphia and in some other parts of the area, in the suburbs, chester bucks and montgomery county, not getting above the mid 40s during the day tomorrow. that's just the beginning of this cooling trend that's coming. >>> new fallout tonight after a montgomery county pediatrician's arrest on child porn charges. nbc10 was there today as parents of patients shared

. >>> here's a live look at the riverrink. vai sikahema is live at the festival. >> reporter: we're hear wonderful local groups, and it's so beautiful here, talk about getting everybody in the holiday spirit. >> reporter: we have got the tree lighting coming up at 7:00. it's about celebrating philadelphia as well during the christmas season and the holiday season. all thes w groups who are performing tonight are all local, and all your favorite food. >> and hot chocolate and fire pits are lit. and then coming up at 7:00 tonight, we have more performances live on nbc10 and then we flip that giant switch where we light up the christmas tree. >> reporter: i'm looking down here and the ice rink is packed right now. they want to be there firsthand. the tree is over my right shoulder, to your left. the tree is not lit up right now, but it will be impressive, i promise you. >> if you're watching on nbc10 at 7:00, you have the best seat in the house, because all day long our crews have been getting in place, the performers, the ice sk

tomorrow night we'll help with the annual tree lighting at the riverrink.f you can't go, join us at 7:00 p.m. as the morning team broadcasts live. >> everybody there would really appreciate some nice weather. >> they're going to get fantastic, weather, that's the good news, we're done with the rain right now that will be the case as we go through the night. coming up i'll show you how cold it will be across your weekend. >>> and on nbc10 news at 6:00, thinking big, the wawa store set to open in our area and what sets it apart from the mothers. that's all new at 5:00. >>> in the lehigh valley, a daycare worker is facing charges after police say she taught 3 and 4-year-olds to curse. state regulators have revoked the daycare's license. >>> new details tonight about the man police say is seen in this video using spray paint on a car in several homes in south philadelphia. 58-year-old william tucker of lawnside is now charged with vandalism. police say a tip call led to his arrest the morning after the presidential election, police say tucker spray painted dona

and if you're headed toward the riverrink for the tree lighting, the temperature is of course going down as we head toward it, but seasonably chilly, the wind will be less at 7:00 than it will be at 5:00. those colder winds bringing in chilly air that's going to cover much of the country by this sunday. we start to warm up a little bit earlier next week, but look what happens behind me, the first arctic air of the season starts coming into the country. by thursday, it's spreading and by friday, it's here. so next friday and into next weekend, that's when we're going to see the coldest air. now for the weekend itself, it's dry, every day, a little bit colder every day, and in many cases by sunday, the temperatures do not get out of the 40s. and then wait until you see those really cold temperatures for later next week in the 10-day. >> okay, can't wait, glenn. >>> frustrated fans after the 76ers postponed last night's game because of a wet mess on the court. >> it was disappointing. because the kids were really excited. they have never been to a sixers game. >> still ahead on nbc10 news a

. >>> let's take a look at the blue cross riverrink at penn's landing.be once wet weather clears this may be the place new year's eve. saturday night will feature two fireworks displays. nbc10 will broadcast the fireworks live at 6:00 and then the sugar house, fireworks at midnight. of the. >> and septa riders throughout the city and montgomery county, we'll tell you which riders will get a break on the fare. that's next. >>> 5:56 on this thursday. septa is cutting prices starting on sunday. septa will be cutting out additional charges on four bus routes on the high speed line. riders from philadelphia will only have to pay the base fare on buy a transpass. just look for the story on the nbc 10 app. >>> this morning, more hatchimal headaches for parents. >> a south jersey woman said the toy she brought started making inappropriate noises. take a listen. britney may from west deptford tells us the furry toy started making the unusual sounds right after it hatched from the shell. there's been hundreds of complaints, it ranged from broken eggs to getting st

. >> here's a live look at the penn's landing riverrink.on new year's eve. saturday night will feature two fireworks displays. nbc10 will broadcast the fireworks live at 6:00 p.m. and sugar. i'm traegs davidson. about bassett. you really can custom make your furniture exactly how you want. it's all about customization. the possibilities are endless. >>> it's 8:00 on "today." coming up, double dose of sadness. >> my mother, debbie reynolds! >> just one day after losing daughter carrie fisher, hollywood icon debbie reynolds passes away at the age of 84. her son saying simply, she's gone to be with her. this morning as tributes pour if from around the world, we look back at the star's life and career. >>> plus, the ride of a lifetime. >> there's nothing i can't overcome. >> jay leno brings us the story of a wounded warrior and a surprise she won't soon forget. >> hey, marcus, what do you think of that car? >> jay will let you drive. >>> and wrangler's new role. >> we hit the bond quick. >> we'll check in with our original puppy with a purpose