>> all the way up to washington square park. this baby grand piano weighs 650 pounds.ow, watch, once he gets there, he still has to put this thing together. watch this whole process. this is a difficult process. >> he's doing it all by himself. >> he does so much to get the piano set up at washington square park, he basically stay there's until the sun goes down. ♪ does it say how much he averages in his little bucket? >> it's a humble living in his words, but there's quite a crowd out there. look at how happy they look. he is making all of these people smile. he also does other things. he composes music. at the end of this video, he has created a little music video of his own this is his original song called "my heart belongs to you." it's an animated music video. ♪ this is beautiful to walk down to washington square and hear this beautiful music. >> this is not the only time we've seen colin huggins. you remember the video from a while back of the dad dancing with his baby in the park? >> yeah. >> they were dancing to colin higgins music. >> that's cool. >> they were

small theater company and ceramics studio and just recently reopened of original joe's on washington square park in north beach. the red vic also owns their building. the small business assistance center is working with the owners to adapt to changing times and reprogram the space with a new business model. we have this expertise in house and we fund the number of community-based groups that provide business technical assistance, training and consulting. as you know, we have a small business revolving loan fund which can provide small loans to businesses and do it quickly. we have recently introduced legislation to increase this fund because it's an important resource for small businesses across the city. not all businesses are lucky enough to own their building as you know. it is true there are many cases of business is closing because of rising rents. we have a number of resources and partnerships that our fingertips which we will use to assist those businesses. whether a business comes through the small business assistance center or through one of our commercial corridor programs, if they hav

they also held public meditations at union square and washington square park. anthony whitehurst, a member of med mob, described the effort as a collaboration with about 10-12 active facilitators in the group. he added the structure is intended to be universal. it includes chanting, silent medication, playing music -- sorry, and playing music. following a flash mob meditation on october 5th, members of med mob and the consciousness working group among other groups in the community created the beginning of the community altar. charlie gonzalez, a founder of the consciousness group, created a sign declaring the london plain as a tree of life. within a few days the space began to flourish. the sacred space is it is designated on the map of the park was used for self-reflection, yoga, chanting, prayer and meetings of a spiritual focus. when speaking to the participants involved in the creation of the space, may thead it clear it was -- they made it clear it was not owned or defined by any one group. rather it was a collective, shared space that many groups can work

they also help public meditations at union square in washington square park. anthony whitehurst and member described a collective as a collaborative effort of many individuals with 10 to 12 active facilitators in a group. he added that the structure was intended to be universal and includes chanting om's, silent meditation playing music. following an investigation on october 5 members of mad mob and the consciousness group among other groups in the communities created the beginnings of the community offer. charlie gonzalez, a founder of the consciousness group, created a sign declaring the plane as a tree of life at community sacred space. within a few days to stay began to flourish. the sacred space as designated on the map of zucotti park was used for self-reflection, yoga, chanting, prayer and meanings with spiritual focus. speaking to the persons involved in the creation of the space they made it clear it was not owned or defined for anyone group, rather is charlie put it, collective shared space that many groups can work within their own ways and all of w

washington d.c. i'm christine here watching our team. well it is a different vision tonight of macpherson square here in washington d.c. the park there has just been about just been emptied out for the last four months politicians their staffers the lobbyists the president any one walking or driving by saw a large park filled with tents and signs calling for change a new system in which the one percent did not control the ninety nine percent it was the site of the d.c. branch of occupy wall street but over the weekend that camp was dismantled. we're not going to lease and riot and hazmat gear showed up and surrounded the park they formed a chain of about fifty officers and cleared away many of the tents there in an effort to begin enforcing a longstanding no camping ban this came nearly a week after issuing eviction notices to the occupiers there the national park park police had maintained a pretty good relationship with campers at both macpherson square and freedom plaza here in washington d.c. complains about noise and rodents though became more prevalent in our last week as park police said it would be getting involved afte

. >>> a few tense moments saturday at mcpherson square in downtown washington, d.c. parkolice searched through tents planning to take down any that violated the no camping park laws, although most of the protests were peaceful. police made eight arrests. this is days after a federal judge rejected a demonstrator's request to prevent police from banning camping in the park. >>> the pentagon says a brigadier general has died p in kabul province becoming the highest ranking soldier to die in afghanistan. general terence j.hildner. he died friday of natural causes. >>> a major winter storm is moving out of the colorado and into the midwest and plains. blizzard warnings have been issued for parts of kansas, nebraska, and iowa. the same storm dumped up to six feet of snow in parts of colorado. >>> up next here on cnn, why is the fbi calling this man the geezer bandit? he's been robbing banks in southern california. we'll explain that right after the break. to use legalzoom for important legal documents. at legalzoom we'll help you incorporate your business, file a patent, make

>>vicki: international news park police entered mcpherson square in downtown washington. ere were not there to effect protesters but to check the paper wanted to comply with the " no camping " laws. they rejected the law of " no camping and living in a public park is not protected by the first amendment. >> the powerful snow storm just west of omaha. several got stuck in the road. several flights out of denver were canceled. blizzard-warnings were issued for issued kansas and nebraska >>stanley: check this out on my next edition of people behaving badly [people chatting] everyone, it's $37 a piece. paying with your smart phone instead of cash. that's a step forward. with chase person-to-person quickpay, you can send money directly to your friend's checking account. all you need is their email address or mobile number. don't worry honey, i'll show you. thanks everyone. so take a step forward... and chase what matters. now here is stanley roberts who found some people behaving badly. >>stanley: the average weight of a light rail vehicle is approximately 97,000 lbs.. that is

square once again according to the "washington examiner." protestors say that they will reclaim tents confiscated by park police last weekend and they will set up a new tent city. park police have said ohm city tents are -- empty tents are permitted but they cannot have sleeping materials inside. >>> well, despite yesterday's snow in our area, winter is shaping up to be a relief for our heating bill. we'll have that story coming up ahead. >>> plus, white house rules on contraceptives are causing a split with the strong local supporter of the president. we'll be back. >>> an event that's taking place right here in washington is drawing some of the campaign 2012 candidates, the conservative political action conference begins today at the marriott wardman park. former candidates michele bachmann, herman cain and rick perry will speak today and also speaking virginia attorney general ken cuccinelli who's receiving an awards. rick santorum and mitt romney will be there tomorrow. >>> meanwhile, former virginia governor and current senate candidate tim cain is breaking from president obama. the democrat is criticizing new white house rules which re

washington times. protesters have been camping in mcpherson square since october. monday u.s. parkbegan enforcing the no-camping rule at the district parks. police must give protesters a two day warning. >>> police in virginia are trying to figure out who shot and killed a pet dog earlier this week. this happened in the 8300 block of magnolia court around 3:00 in the afternoon. police say they're not sure if the dog was in his own yard at the time of the incident. they believe this was not a random attack and are currently investigating leads. if you have any information on this case, call crime solvers at 703-330-0330. >>> 5:37 is the time. 38 degrees. unexpected discovery in a popular part of the district. what police found after an apartment fire. >>> i'm worried, the driver is pinned underneath the steering wheel. >>> and we are hearing the calls for help after a deadly head-on collision with a metrobus. either i can't get to sleep, or i can't stay asleep. [ male announcer ] unisom helps you fall asleep faster and stay asleep. so i wake up rested. [ male announcer ] unisom. fal

washington d.c. this is mcpherson square. police were not there to evict protesters but to check the they wanted to comply with the no camping law. the request to live in a public park is not part of the first amendment. >> also, the possible between israel and iran and they say time is running out for the country to develop foreign nuclear-weapons. both are pushing for sanctions against. >> this is 48 anti-ward development grassroots daniel belzberg. who did the comic con paper stood 1971 that called on the president and military forced. >> put the negotiations back on the paper. and the idea is atrocious. >>vicki: the conflict is already going to increase their already present a anti-american sentiment. >> a special education student has been a arrested had gross amoun rosa's amou-rosemont eleml sexual fowl play has been no- sal sexual foul play. has been believed to have take place. >> this young man crushed after 7 lbs. of marijuana found in his car. >> in the embarcadero, after midnight the man was going to buy pylon. he was cleaning. now, this shutdown restaurant was caught on fire. the fire was contained. nobody was hurt. >> great weather, sunshine and temper

protestors plan to cover mcpherson square once again according to the "washington examiner." protestors say they'll reclaim tents confiscated by park police last weekend and set up a new tent city. >>> the georgetown hoyas came oh so close to up ending second ranked syracuse last night. chris joseph however hit a key three pointer to put the win out of reach. the hoyas fall to the orange in overtime. >>> it is 6:54. time to answer our question of the morning. it was -- >> the answer andrea, is c., dropped makeup in the toilet. have you ever done that? >> i'm not admitting, one more check of traffic and weather is next on 9news now. >>> okay, one more thing before you go. we had one of the -- >> the ceo of. >> talking about this great initiative. totally hysterical, take back the park from the phillies, therm going to put tickets on sale -- they were going to put tickets on sale for one of the series in play right? and it was only going that be if you had a credit card that was linked to maryland, virginia and the district, the only ones that can buy the tickets because they wanted more fans at the park. >> if you're been go a game

washington. linwood johnson and i the newman have been charged and they believe robbery is the motive. >> occupy dc protesters some violent confrontations with park police on a weekend. >> on saturday at mcpherson square police officer was hit in the face with a brick. the protester is expected in court today. >> the movement is here to stay. >> were largely unoccupied sunday night. but some people are getting the message and some people don't care. >> handful of protesters and a dozen park police. they were expecting tens and making sure no one was camping out. >> this is not an eviction. our goal is to ensure health and safety. >> a far cry from the violent confrontation saturday in mcpherson square. >> one person got clubbed on the arm and another got a finger broken. >> one officer was struck in the face with a flying bridge. a dozen protesters arrested. they say they're not putting. -- not quitting. >> it is important we maintain a physical presence. >> it becomes a nuisance to the citizens and the people of the city, then it's time to make changes. >> the message is starting to get through. >> a 40-year d.c. resident is a believer. >> something is going to happen as a result of this. there will

washington last night. several had set up camp outside 15th street. they took away a tent and this comes just after one week after the u.s. park police raided the camp site of mcpherson square. prosecutors say sarah williams joined -- gunned down the trooper in june 2010. the jury heard opening statements yesterday and another man is already pled guilty to being an accessory in connection. breaking news from the white house. the president is speaking out as republicans and democrats scramble to keep millions of americans taxes from going up. republican leaders are offering a deal. brianne carter is live with what the president had to say just a moment ago. >> president obama says this is a make it or break it moment for the middle class. the president says he sees progress on the issue but warns nothing is final if the tax extension is not passed. his speech comes one day after the house republican leaders offered to continue the payroll tax cuts without demanding spending cuts to pay for it. the two sides have gone back and forth on this issue for months. without action by congress by the end of the month, taxes will go up $40 purchase eight -- per check. he called on cong

macpherson square in washington early in the morning they removed tents and sleeping bags and arrested at least four people in forcing a ban on camping issued by local authorities earlier in the week the park was cordoned off and a helicopter was seen hovering overhead the occupy movement has seen some heavy handed police tactics including the recent taser shocking of a nonviolent protest here in d.c. but excessive force won't scare activists away says kevin zeese from our economy think tank. i mean who knows what's going through their head space on that you know when we i watch that video it's available online and it looks like there was no justification for it when i went to make fears on the day to ask about it people said the only thing he was doing was taking the signs around the tents that said no camping and so that was the rationale for tasering him he was not being as frightening it looks like the excessive use of force my sense is that it's not going to provoke the macpherson campers that they're more. disciplined than that to fall for that trap the occupy movement in a few months. and show the american people that if they get mobilized and organized that we have power we can cha

washington" at 5:30. >> still ahead highlights from the republican primary in florida. how mitt romney walked away with that big win and what his opponents are saying about it. >> here at mcpherson square, u.s. parkice finally move in this force this morning. >> i'm tracking some areas of very light explain morning. we'll take a look at radar and what do you get when you combine the home depot with this weekend? the cure for cabin fever. because with... get-it-done savings on everything we need... ...we can turn this weekend into a fresh floor... ...or an updated bathroom... ...or a brand new look. so let's hit those orange aisles - and mamake today the day - we make a big difference - no matter how big our budget. more saving. more doing. that's the power of the home depot. get more project for your money - like this valencia vanity, now just 199 bucks. ahhh. so soft. time out. sweet. [ female announcer ] with charmin ultra soft, you can get that cushiony feeling you love while still using less. charmin ultra soft is designed with extra cushions that are soft of and more abso/bent and you can use four times less versus the leading value brand. ♪ ♪ ah. [ female announcer ] we all go. why not enjo

park police launched a predawn raid at macpherson square in washington, d.c. learned police took eleven people into custody including one man suspected of throwing a brick at a police officer. city cleanup crews responded to the square and that's where they found dead rodents in the camping area. u.s. park officials say protests are allowed to stay at the square, they just can't use camping gear. >>> mitt romney is celebrating another victory after taking the nevada caucuses. last night he aimed squarely at president barack obama. >> this president began his presidency by apologizing for america. he should now be apologizing to america. >> we'll break down yesterday's results and we'll also have a look ahead to super tuesday. >>> a teacher accused of abusing students has turned herself into police. the woman taught you a tis particular children at roosevelt elementary school. on wednesday a warn for her arrest was issued. police say she is suspected of physically abusing two four- year-old boys. >>> redwood city schools superintendent issued a statement saying

crews say they searched 3800 square inadequate call miles of water but did not find any sign of the the missing man. >>> overnight u.s. park police in washingtonc. raided one of the nation's last remaining occupy camps. dozens of officers placed barricades around a federal park near the white house. occupiers were not technically evicted. officers enforced a ban on camping and removed wood and other supplies around a statue in the center of the park. federal regulations allowed people to protest there 24 hours a day, but they are forbidden to camp or lay down bedding material. police say four people were arrested four disobeying a lawful or order. >>> tonight's march in oakland is called a militant action. the demonstrations start at 7 p.m. the protestors' website discourages peaceful protestors from participating. it was a week ago today that a rally led to demonstrators breaking into city hall. more than 400 people were arrested and tonight occupiers plan to march from city hall to police headquarters to accuse officers of harassment and abuse. >> we have no control of other people and what they tend to do. we only have control of ourselves.