Chinas legendary silk road was one of the wonders of the ancient world now this trade route is being brought back to life. The new silk road is a vast undertaking and a demonstration of power and the might. Hundreds of billions of euros are flowing into new infrastructure right away lines harbors streets bridges and tunnels in 65 Different Countries its a project the likes of which the world has never seen. Its a powerful vision and for many an inspiring one. For some it represents opportunity for others misery. That china is reaching toward the west along the new silk road we retraced 2 or 3 routes traveling from china to germany from the city of shenzhen to the city of to support. We traveled thousands of kilometers overland to central asia. And resale thousands of kilometers across the oceans of Southeast Asia following the major overseas trade route. We have traveled great distances but europe is still far away. And. We retrace the route of the caravans heading West Crossing remote
The good news is this morning we are still not hearing of injuries reported from the earthquake. As you said, people are waking up, recalling where they were when the ground shook. Look at the best video we got yesterday. It shows a Recording Studio in wilmington, delaware, shaking as that earthquake shook several states including our entire region. The u. S. Geological survey says the earthquake happened at 4 48 thursday afternoon, and the center of it was about ten miles outside of dover, delaware. People living near the air force base in dover tell nbc10 it sounded like a bomb had dropped, and things shook for 10 to 15 seconds. They say their pets were terrified not knowing where to run. Heres how one man in delaware describes it you know, you werent sure what was going on. Then boom, it was gone that quick. Reporter and as i earlier said, people are reporting that the ground shook for 10 to 15 seconds. Were also hearing reports that things around them shook for 30 to 45 seconds. It
And we have more for december. Doesnt feel like december. Clouds came through. Rain, too. Drying out this morning. Lingering clouds over new jersey, but theyre moving out to atlantic city. On our way to sunshine in about an hours time. Clear issing clearing skies. You might see a few thin spots of fog. A little in the Lehigh Valley, not much in the way of fog. Dry air moving in and sunshine taking over, temperatures climb into the upper 40s at noon and top out in the low 50s this afternoon. Partly to mostly sunny skies. Ill break it down hour by hour, show how the day proceeds and give a preview of the christmasTree Lighting in ten minutes. Thanks, bill. Eastbound toward 95, here westbound toward the schuylkill expressway, not seeing any big delays there. We are watching delays on the p. A. Turnpike at ft. Washington. There was a crash on the westbound side. You see it approaching the scene. Losing lanes now up. Also watching mansion. Watching delays on the doylestown line for all Inbo
To say. No doubt about it. You know the look when the kids were little and you gave them a chocolate chip cookie, that is the look on the eyes of adults walking into the linc they are not here for a cookie but for a ticket to super bowl lii. What could make eagles fans happier than they already are . How about getting their hands on super bowl tickets. I am thrilled a lifelong resident of philadelphia and it hasnt happened often its good to see. They were among the relatively few that won the super bowl ticket lottery and they arrived for the opportunity to buy tickets at face value. They know they beat the odds to be chosen and that makes anthony story that much more amazing. Actually i won ticket in 2004. Could you imagine . When they played new england is that funny . Let me get that rubbed off on me. I should buy a lottery ticket. That is just wrong, any way season Ticket Holders that won the lottery can pick up their tomorrow at 8 00 a. M. And inc capitol hill p. M. But david of o
Thanks gray, we continue to follow a developing story from newark, delaware and Police Agencies are searching for the male driver who was in this rollover crash. They did not say why they were attempting to stop the vehicle. And Philadelphia Police hope that Surveillance Video will help to track down a gunman in a driveby shooting. Someone fired 16 shots, injuring two adults and two 13 year olds. Police are not sure which victim was the intended target but believe that the teenagers were in the wrong place at the wrong time. All right, with the eagle in the super bowl. The entire city of philadelphia will be in the National Spotlight leading up to the big game in minneapolis. And there is hope that the teams 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 i