the last item -- and i believe this needs an update, but the independent city attorney memorandum or update was originally scheduled for this meeting, but i believe that has been pushed back or tabled at this time. i will look to my executive director for an update if that is incorrect. >> no. we're preparing the memo. if the commission's interested, next month. we simply weren't able to calendar it with the election. >> so we'll work on that for next month. i have nothing else, other than i will point in particular judge, we do have in particular on page seven. i understand it's very small here, but on attachment two, page seven, this is the new pieces of state legislation that i've been able to identify. obviously this looks better in electric format, but there are links to all the proposals here. these are all in very early stage does, but i ju stages, but actually a lot of them are reconsiderations from last year, but there are a number of things at the state and legislative level that we're tracking. this is the updated calendar for 2018. i don't have anything further. >> commis

however there is no i can see no state in the foreseeable future where the city is independent no the city would always need the surrounding areas so do i understand right that your idea that the future is based on cities sali is is no where near us or aren't you say weren't you saying in your ideas that the world is going to be made up of entirely of cities i think we have to look at it like this two thousand and six that was the year when more than fifty percent of the world population lived in cities so that was a kind of a breaking point and now we are racing to ward stood next level and that he's probably about eighty percent of the world population in cities twenty five to thirty years from now and then the world in terms of its population will be six hundred the cities that account for eighty percent of the world population and that's just you know migration yes i understand your idea and understand how it can work the total urbanization somewhere like in europe because there are things close by it's well connected in terms of transport but is it even in thirty or forty

however there is no i can see no state in the foreseeable future where the city is independent no the city would always need the surrounding areas so do i understand right that your idea of the future is based on cities sali is is no where near us or aren't you say one thing in your ideas that the world is going to be made up of entirely of cities i think we have to look at it like this two thousand and six that was the year when more than fifty percent of the world population lived in cities so that was a kind of breaking point and now we are racing to ward stood next level and that he's probably about eighty percent of the world population in cities twenty five to thirty years from now and then the world in terms of its population will be six hundred the cities that account for eighty percent of the world population.

absolutely absolutely and it's clear i mean in fact when you look at the city of course the city was the segregated city before independence and you can see the effects of that segregation but now religion white areas absolutely there is absolutely there is absolutely that doesn't exist that doesn't exist so much in that sense you now see it more as an economic segregation so you see that the eastern part of the city is where you probably have the lower income groups. really congested tight development unplanned development over there and then you sort of have the other part of the city the western part of the city which were then you know the former white neighborhoods where again there is you know sort of a densification of structure. but more pleasant spaces to live in and actually people who are economically well off so the city is yes definitely segregated along economic lines many people in the city are struggling to earn a livelihood many people are employed in the city so it is not a city that is. a welcoming city a comfortable city for for the newcomer. and yet it is a city that the newcomer continues to flock to

the practice field as green and white pride covers the city. the city is getting ready to capitalize on the national attention. >> matt delucia is live at independence mall. how does the city plan to cash in on the exposure? >> reporter: a win would help. if you scroll through social media lately, it's not always nice things that are said about us. you see those -- the jokes, the insults, and people making fun of us. it's all right. we're tough. we're resilient here in philadelphia. when it comes to the public ima image, certain folks cringe at the videos and memes that you see. the president of visit philadelphia is hoping to cast the city in a better light with this opportunity. last year with more than 42 million people visiting philadelphia, they're hoping to capitalize on that once again. she wants the attention that the eagles are getting this season to bring in even more tourism. >> nothing get more airtime than sports. everybody loves a winning team, especially when your team is an underdog, and all of our teams are underdogs, we're underdogs. >> reporter: it definitely brings more attention and, perhaps, more tourism. as long as the folks w

bill was a former member of the chicago city council. called an independent alderman. a circuit court judge. and an appellate court justice. who always sought fairness. he was a gentleman, a scholar, a harvard graduate. we commend him for his public service. i thank you very much, madam speaker. and i yield back the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from illinois seek recognition? >> madam speaker, i ask to address the house for one minute, to revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. >> thank you, madam speaker. every year over 14,000 people

pushed ahead with an illegal independence referendum last year it led to violence and certainty across spain as the breakaway region declared its independence. the dutch city of groningen is home to one of europe's richest gas fields but locals are concerned about the environmental impact they blame corporations for numerous earthquakes in the area the latest coming within the last two weeks on friday around ten thousand people marched against drilling in the area the protests the same problems not being taken seriously enough with quakes continuing to damage local infrastructure earlier this month one measured three point four in magnitude the biggest earthquake in their loans for five years it was often up with we have earthquake damage my home is damaged but in comparison with others it isn't that bad my house isn't being held up with braces what i am worried i think it has to do with money and the lack of having good people who know how to deal with processing claims. this problem goes back many years the boring people have been waiting too long to receive compensation for the damages that have been caused and they have been waiting too long for the dr

pushed ahead with an illegal independence referendum last year it led to violence and uncertainty across spain as the breakaway region declared its independence. the dutch city of groningen is home to one of europe's richest gas fields but locals are concerned about the environmental impact they blame corporations for the numerous earthquakes in the area the latest coming within the last two weeks on friday around ten thousand people marched against drilling in the area the protesters say the problem has not been taken seriously enough with quakes continuing to damage local infrastructure earlier this month one measured three point four magnitude the biggest earthquake in the netherlands for five years it was often up with you don't we have earthquake damage my home is damaged but in comparison with others it isn't that bad my house isn't. being held up with braces but i am worried i think it has to do with money and the lack of having good people who know how to deal with processing claims. this problem goes back many years the point is that people have been waiting too long to receive compensation for the damages that have been caused and they have been wa

dangerous nights of a year they can use it to defeat you may not be so it's the fourth of july independent state. los angeles the city of luxury and fame but also an alarming number of people living in the streets. the simple fact in l.a. is there's just not enough shelter even if people on the streets right now decided to come in there's nowhere to come in and it's been a struggle. to get this man found his own response to the problem and constructed dozens of tiny homes for people in need of shelter when you have nothing in order to go. you know having something like this may as well be a castle but do the authorities accept such solution. me house on a city parking space is not a solution you craft to have someone monitoring the site otherwise it will be a free for all and is there a better alternative to end the homelessness crisis. everybody i'm stephen both test hollywood guy will suspect every proud american first of all i'm just george bush and r.v. two sensed this is my buddy max the famous financial guru just a little bit different i've thought of. going over those up with all the drama happening in our cou

just the fourth of july independence day. los angeles the city of luxury and free but also an alarming number of people living in the streets. a simple fact in l.a. use there's just not enough shelter even if people on the streets right now decided to come in there's nowhere to come in and it's been a struggle. this man from his own response to the problem and constructed dozens of tiny homes for people in need of shelter when you have nothing in order to go. you know having something like this may as well be a castle but do the authorities accept such. a tiny house on a city parking space is not a solution. someone wanted touring the site otherwise it'll be a free for all the news there are a better alternative to end the homelessness crisis. power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely and they fell of the measure over their heads up saudi arabia these days is as corrupt as the day is long and he's just stealing money from folks and with us right to be at it but america is like that's reform meanwhile ok already there actually are in t

the officers. nbc bay area )s damian trujillo is at city hall where this meeting just started. damian? the independent police auditor is we are joined at city hall where this meeting has just now started. damian? >> it is about to get under way. people are filing into the counsel chambers. this is a special study session to study the proposal. the auditor will push tore three thing that will give him more authority and look at police policies and actions but beat cops are less than thrilled and they're about to make it known. >> hey, talk to me! >> prosecutors and public defenders sometimes release body cam video to emphasize whether they feel a cop was right or wrong in officer-involved incidents. now san jose's independent police auditor also wants to get his hands on the video to make sure there was no wrongdoing. >> that would include the police officer's reports about the use of force. >>

the oath of office yesterday. rebecca rinehart, the city's first female controller, is also now officially on the job. she'll hit an office that serves as an y-- an independent watchdg that monitors what the city does with your tax money. the crowd erupted when larry krasner was sworn in. he reaffirmed his campaign promise to create a culture of change in the city. >> a movement was sworn in today. a movement. a movement for criminal justice reform that has swept philadelphia. >> krasner is against the death penalty and vowed to exercise power but with restraint. he wants to reduce the city's incarceration rate and reform how criminals are granted bail. >>> i'll meteorologist bill henley. 5:08. 16 degrees in philadelphia. you see we've got a little bit of a breeze.r city. looking from the lowe's hotel. heading out, it is a frigid morning. even without the wind. temperatures have been plummeting under clear skies. but with clear skies, not going to be as cold this afternoon. we'll see a lot of sunshine, and we'll get close to 32 degrees later on. but it gets colder tonight, and tonight, snow arrives. that coastal storm will make for a messy commute tomorrow m

the suspect and then suspect continued toward a second off it isser. >> this is first officer-involved shooting last year. while the city has an independent police auditor, it is rare that a member of the public files a complaint. >> there were a total of 12. we've received complaints on one of those. >> he said it could be the shooter's family. chief garcia said he has seen the video from the officer's body-worn cameras. and seeing it. it has been traumatic. abc7 news. >>> santa rosa police are searching for a man who robbed a market last night. police say the man demanded the clerk to tome cash drawer. now, when the clerk couldn't get drawer open, the suspect fired the shot. the clerk was not hit. police say the suspect ran away when the drawer could not be opened. >>> a man and two teenagers are accused of using the rental forwarding bikes to pedal away from a crime scene. the three robbed a woman of her purse last flight at 48th street and san pablo avenue. police got a description of the bikes and spotted the robbers in oakland, riding the bicycles and carrying the woman's purse. they were arrested about 20 minutes after the crime. >

the attention the eagles are getting will bring up a conversation about something else that could be even bigger for the city. that's coming up at the bottom of the hour. live at independenceall, matt delucia, nbc news. >>> philadelphia's first city council meeting will come with an official congratulations for the eagles. the council plans to pass a resolution honoring the team's chance to bring a lombardi trophy to the city of brotherly love. yesterday crews hung a massive "fly eagles fly" banner in the quad. in an attempt to rid the city of anything related to the past, the museum of the american revolution is temporarily renaming its patriots gallery to the eagles gallery. the renaming comes with an entire ceremony at 10:30 this morning. the public's invited as the museum officially drapes the banner over the sign. vai? >>> now that the initial celebrations over the eagles' trip to the super bowl are over, it is time to go back to work. the birds began game preparations yesterday. quarterback nick foles says while this may be a childhood dream, he's got to treat it like any other game. >> a big moment, the super bowl. something you dream about as a kid. at the same tim

the first inside. i'm joined by an exquisite she's independence city and pay and he's the coach at all the australian marriage equality campaign thank you being with us on france24. i understand that you yourself are you pondering argentina someone find it a little strange that argentina which is as you know quite traditional mainly catholic country had marriage quality. before australia did what do you he's on that. well indeed in twenty four countries across the globe. had achieved magical he before started win number twenty five and will soon be followed by taiwan and austria. out one state legislation hostage. so we are glad to finally get here it's wonderful today at u. c. loving and committed same sex couples getting married in the country a lot of. that it was overwhelming as public support for gay marriage in the end when that vote finally happened but the referendum campaign at was criticized. by some at the being quite divisive do you think it is right to put such a sensitive issue to a public vote. will live up to the power to legislate for marriage equality out we didn't aid the postal survey to a

other recommendations to reduce more government regulations to release the independent spirit to make mississippi the most job friendly city in america. [applause] and how sincerely grateful we are for your approval last session with your approval we bolstered public states by putting more highway patrol officers on the road i will ask for another trooper school this year to meet the enforcement needs to save lives on the highways and if we accomplish this we could have more troopers on the road by next year than any time in the history of the mississippi highway patrol. [applause] like most other states we are struggling with an opioid epidemic and in december 2016i issued an executive order creating the governors opioid and harrowing and heroine task force to address the problem. those positions of a pharmacist and medical professionals coming to gather to attack the killers taking the lives of over 200 mississippiansus in the last 12 months. i am proud to say the recommendations and resulting actions of the task force were swift and courageous. the solution was not easy nor popular. but fortunately i have an extremely c

the criminal case involving timothy piazza's death at a fraternity. 26 of piazza's fraternity brothers are facing a range of charges. shapiro's team is starting an independent review of the case. >> atlantic cityino went bust in 2014 and in it's in the hands of another owner betting it will be a success this time. colorado designer brett will reopen this summer. he paid $200 million to buy it from florida developer glen straw who bought it for $82 million but failed to reopen. >> a delaware man and his dog are warm and safe after a dramatic rescue in the brandy wine river. the family pet got stuck on the ice last night in wilmington. three people that tried to come to the aid of the dog fell in. when fire crews arrived, the dog and a man were in the water. rescuers used harnesses to reach them and pull them to safety. >> the trump administration announces a decision that affects 200,000 immigrants of one nationality. and the next target on robert mueller's list to be interviewed in the russia probe goes to the top. >> and breast-feeding for women in the workplace. cecily? >> the last of the freezing rain is lingering on the coast between atlantic city and cape may. that's moving out. i'm track

the overall workforce. citi hasn't provided figures on average salaries. >>> happening today, we expect a lively debate over proposed changes to oversight of the san jose police department. tonight the city council will study the independent police auditor system. the office started back in 1993. the critics have long complained that the auditor can only make suggestions, but not demand changes. "the mercury news" is reporting on a possible expansion. the paper says the council could give the auditor power to hold the department accountable. another change, allowing a review of complaints filed by officers and staff. there is talk of allowing review of all use-of-force cases. the council could also give the independent police auditor access to body-worn camera video. the police department and the union may push back. the discussion is scheduled for 6:00 tonight. >>> four people are filing a claim against cal and the city of berkeley, arguing police did not adequately protect them when tensions boiled over during a protest last year. they're holding the news conference right now. that protest in february was sparked by the appearance of controversial conservative blogger milo iannopoulous. their attorneys plan to talk abou

the celebration. in mexico city, crowds gathered at the angel of independence. in belgium, fireworks lit up the night sky there. and indonesia, hundreds gathered around the fountain to watch the show. >>> and in new yorkcity, hundreds of thousands braved cold temperatures and packed times times square to watch the iconic ball drop. >> reporter: by the time it hit midnight, temperature had fallen to a bone-chilling 10 degrees in new york city. security was tight around time square, of course. times square, of course. and undercover officers and snipers monitored the hotels surrounding times square. >> with all the tops i see around here. and since they keep comingum and down here every few minutes with dogs and everything, i feel pretty secure. >> so far, so good. no frostbite. >> i stopped feeling my toes about 30 minutes okay. i don't know if they're there or not anymore. >>> it's cold. now, once the party was over, an army of sanitation workers moved in to sweep away tons of confetti and debris. the coldest new year's eve in times square was 17 degrees. the te

by police, officers were considered justified by the shooting and her family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the city of san ho t independent police auditor was called to the scene. >> people are concerned about the shooting even if they are not connect, they can file a complaint and that starts our involvement. >> reporter: now, in this case, the woman was taken to a local hospital where she is suffersing nonlight threatening injuries. tomorrow the police chief will make a statement about the officer involved shooting. nbc bay area news. >> okay, thank you. now, you should know that the moment that we arrived updates were tweeted. our twitter page is a good resource for breaking news. >>> new at 11:00, there's controversy surrounding a plaque that stanford university will be unveiling on campus. it centers around the woman that was sexually assaulted by brock turner. the victim will no longer be part of the plaque demonstration. it's being placed near the fraternity house where the assault happened. >>> brock turner served three months in jail. the judge who presided over the case, faces a recall election in june. >> just

the top of one of pakistan's most dangerous mountains. now on bbc news, talking movies‘ tom brook reports from park city in utah where american‘s foremost showcase for independentundance film festival, draws to a close this weekend. hello, and welcome to our look back at this year's sundance film festival in park city, utah. in today's programme, highlights from this 11—day independent film extravaganza. sundance belonged to women this year, with numerous films by them and about them. women in independent film were speaking out. the #metoo and #timesup movement were major talking points. there has been hurt and suffering. people will not stand for that anymore. also, the festival premiere of a live documentary which told the history of the famous kronos quartet, and more. and the festival film, our new president, looked at how russian youtube and tv channels covered the 2016 us presidential election. donald trump. also, the intense month—long protest over the dakota access pipeline protest examined in a documentary, the battle of standing rock. all that and more in this special sundance edition of talking movies. an activist spirit was evident at sundance this

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the birds play in person. >> reporter: good morning, i'm matt delucia live at independence mall. coming up after the break, how the citys hoping to cash in on the eagles' success. >>> focus on philly. the city is hoping to cash in on the super bowl spotlight. >>> courtroom fallout. the leader of a university steps down in the wake of a sexual assault scandal surrounding the world of gymnastics. >>> fighting the flu. we're taking you into a tent, a tent where doctors are treating flu patients as the epidemic overloads local e.r.s. >>> good morning, welcome to "nbc10 news today." i'm tracy davidson. >> i'm via sikahema. 5:30 on this thursday morning. we'll get to meteorologist bill henley. >> cold outside and cold enough for snow. i've been tracking very slight snow showers, really flurries moving across the shore and into atlantic county. just exiting the area right now. may's landing, you might see a flurry or two heading your way. very light. falling into dry air. most of those are not even making it to the ground. cold air feels like teens. 25 in wildwood, 22 in millville. bundle up. in the 20 from the jersey shore,

the two cities in the tail of the tape thank you. let's begin with the cities themselves. philadelphia is birthplace of independentbut boston is super old when english settlers came here from boston is elder states man who has better nickname we know beantown referring to boston baked beans a local stapel that dates back to the 160 philly wins this we are city of brotherly love which is actual break by the great william penn. how about food, boston have great cuisine, obviously they are men for new england but this philadelphia it is a steaks. we have stromboli, soft pretzel, water how about iconic landmarks boston as we history. is there boston commons fenway park, nathanalia is the birthplace of america it all began right here july 4th, 1776 at independent hall we have the liberty bell, artou philly is history. speaking of history some bton is men to have the first post newspaper and as well as first school. fillnt first zoo. we will give boston the edge of famous firsts thathilaatlphia takes it on history as a whole. athletes let get list of famous athletes in each city is quite impressive, brady bill russell b

from at this hour of they come together from all over the continent in the city that give to the concept of african unity the issue of independent financing for the african union and white out of formal the organization. and tackling corruption in africa will also dominate discussions here but it's tough to be skeptical lou with time city and mr. regrowth is. this what good reading. hours until. the african union will name prison muhammadu buhari of nigeria as its first of on to corruption champion for the year two thousand and eighteen it's an endorsement seen as article permission for present biharis efforts in the fight against graft in. all eyes will likely be on this month rwandan president paul kagame it will not only tickle boss chairman of the a huge general assembly but is also expected to use this year of the home to push through the agenda he developed far more independent. money has always been a sticking point at the u. . it now wants to hobbits activities bungled by its members the self financing scheme requires member states to levy a single point two percent tax on illegitimate imports to finance the union but so

the oath of office yesterday. rebecca rinehart, the city's first female controller, is also now officially on the job. she'll hit an office that serves as an independent watchdog in charge of monitoring what the city does with your tax dollars and other money. the crowd erupted when d.a. krasner was sworn in. he reaffirmed his campaign promise to create a culture of change in the city. >> a movement was sworn in today. a movement. a movement for criminal justice reform that has swept philadelphia. >> krasner is against the death penalty and vowed to exercise power but with restraint. he wants to reduce the city's incarceration rate and reform how criminals are granted bail. >>> 6:07. 15 degrees in philadelphia. it's much colder in the poconos. a live picture from ca easy to make snow with these temperatures. we'll be getting mother nature's help coming up he meteorologist bill henley with more. >> 4 in the pocono mountains. we're all going to be in for snow come tomorrow morning. that's why we've issued a first alert for snow. it's they coastal storm that will impact philadelphia, the suburbs, south jersey, and especially the jersey shore and delaware

. >> reporter: the ceremony will be followed by a luncheon in center city. live at independence mall, vernon odem channel 6 "action news." >> thank you, the nfc chip is set, the eagles against the minnesota vikings. eagles head coach doug peterson made his comments on the matchup and the job ahead for the eagles. jeff skeverski live in south philadelphia with more on the coach's news conference. hey, jeff. >> reporter: hey, sarah with the eagles on the doorstep of their first super bowl in 13 years. eagles head coach doug peterson said you don't do anything crazy in the title game against the vikings. you do what got you here. facing that team will be a daunting task. coach peterson watched the vikings saints game at the nova care complex in his office and studying to figure out whose turn it's going to be. the vikings and eagles come off dramatickic -- dramatic finishes to the games. eagles have said all year they are a special team and now they are a win away from the big one. >> we all understand what's at steak with this weekend. it's a great opportunity for our team and the

about the underdog spirit, that not only the players feel, the organization feels, but the city of philadelphia feels and certainly we at independencelue cross feel. >> after it was revealed, everyone broke out into the eagles fight song to show their spirit. the championship game is just nine days away and the only place you will see it is here on nbc 10, you can watch every moment of the action before, during, and after the game right here. >>> we'll now is the time of year when a lot of parents are signing up their kids for spring sports. they are raising concerns about kids in sports. l >>> coming up, ticket warning, what you need to know before buying a ticket to see the eagles in the super bowl. >>> there are new concerns this afternoon about head injuries. it turns out that concussions are not the only cause of a dangerous brain disease. repeated hits to the head can claed to cte. that is the disease lingsed to the deaths of several former football players. now some doctors want changes to how children are protected from head injurys in sports. >> all right, parents, listen up what is in your child's nursery could be under re

sponsor concurs that no residents are being displaced because of the project, demographic changes in the city have been occurring of independent whether development is occurring or not, and it is unclear if the construction is tracting new upper household projects that would occur without the project. this is described in the section general plan compliance of the attached draft conditional use authorization motion. conversely, the project is in potential conflict with the mission area plan, pdr retention and development objective due to the loss of the gas station and potential lot of repair, pdr use. dwelling unit mix and community service objectives and the housing production objective as the project does not provide any studio or three-bedroom units. the project would provide substantial amount of new housing including new on-site affordable housing which is a goal for the city and county of san francisco. overall, it is on balance consistent with the mission area plan objectives. the basis for our recommendation is that the department believes the project is approvable for the following reasons: pursuant to the california

caught again or the queen of the caribbean dream destination for cruise ships and independent travelers. just fifty kilometers outside of the city and the world looks quite different. sun bacilli oh dear pele in case my life can be better but the food is sweet. pollyanna and manuela make a sticky dessert out of coconut milk and a whole lot of sugar they've never seen the recipe written down but often heard it talked about. is that their parents and grandparents showed us everything we watched and learned from them. up in them or that it isn't so easy not everyone knows how to make it. about anyone with our it's out editions they know how i mean but i guess. most residents of palanker are descendants of runaway slaves who founded the community as a refuge four hundred years ago locals say it was the first independent community in the americas a place with a rich past and a meek a future that's the impression you get walking its streets. not a place it's easy to leave with a home made goods liana and i will set out for car to hana. whatever else our sisters need for the day they pick up on arrival in the city and this is where any

the banks and flooded neighborhoods pumping the evacuation of 14,000 residents and causing $100 million in damage. an independent analysis found that the cityailed to anticipate the likelihood of the flood despite the fact that a similar flood hit 20 years earlier but the city did respond to the aftermath. work crews have been building up barriers along coyote creek to keep the water in its banks. the san jose mayor sam liccardo says the city has worked diligently to prepare for the storms. we will have more from the mayor live coming up this morning. christien kafton, ktvu fox 2 news. >> the mayor did join us live earlier and we asked if improvements have been made so people who live near coyote creek don't have to worry about flooding this winter. >> we have been working hard with the water district to address the flooding issue as well as improving the city's side on how we warn and notify residents. >> the cause of the flooding last year was water overflowing from anderson dam but now new place -- plans are in place to reduce water in the dam before flooding. >>> the rain will be bringing heavy rain and snow to the sierra today. there i

the cities future. "eyewitness news" at independence charter school west on chester avenue. mayor did some reading with the students and met with school officials. >>> with the eagles on this improbable run we have been seeing love for the bird. >> is there not nothing like a father/daughter showing their eagles pride. >> hit them low. >> hit them high. >> and watch our eagles. >> eagles fly. fly eagles fly. >> eagles fly, on the road to road to victory. >> e-a-g-l-e-s eagles. >> eagles. >> go ahead baby girl. that was three-year old jena miller and her dad aj from egg harbor township practicing eagles fight song. it will come in handy these next 12 days. >> e-a-g-l-e-s eagles. >>> how about this, that sound you her in the distance was the roar of the philly faithful echoing for miles during nfc championship beating of the strike that is video taken from a home in westville, new jersey about 4 miles from lincoln financial field. 70,000 voices carrying eagles fight song, right across the building. >> that is amazing that is awesome. >> wow. >> wait is that a thunderstorm what

hope that the team's success may spill over into the rest of the city providing a positive impact on tourism and other business, jeff is live from independence mall with the story this evening. >> reporter: hey rick, touri officials say that they could not buy the same publicity and the eagles appearance in the super bowl will video side. and philadelphia is front and center in the minds of millions in america. and some experts say that the eagles rise to grateful will help to tell a similar story to philadelphia. this is an invaluable opportunity. ceo merle levity condition say what it means for the city. an estimated 100 million people will see the birds battle the patriots, the affect of that exposure is the increased tourism down the line. >> and people see it and i need to go to philadelphia and i have been meaning to go to philadelphia. but by the time they get here we don't know the motivation but it's a big thing. >> one is represented by the rocky statue by the art museum and embraced by philadelphians and tourists alike. and a city of attitude and toughness and grit and spirit. and i think everyone will see it on national tv now. >

the design and control. and we are independent of not only p.u.c., but the city as a whole as it relates to our professional standards. we reviewed p.u.c.'s significant accounting policies. they are described in a footnote. based on our analysis, not only are they in accordance with generally accepted accounting princele s, but they are consistent with industry practices and standards that we've seen in other utility entity tas we audit. the financial information was first available in may of 2016. and so this is the first year that we've had a full year of activity to report in the separate fund under hetch hetchy. there are some accounts that are a little more challenginging to audit during the audit. it is not like revenue or expenses where we can vouch information to third-party invoices. but there is accounts such as the damage and claims liability, workers comp, pension liabilities that require estimates in order to present them as of june 30. and so we used our actuaries and other audit procedures and came to the conclusion that the liabilities were fairly stated without management bias. we have to c