Everything in northern delaware. Trees toppled, power lines snapped, and crews around New Castle County working around the clock to restore electricity. For the first step it is to walk the whole thing down to identify what cast cause of the outage and what is damage we need to repair. Reporter then actual work, Shawn Kennedy is with peco but he with 200 other crews from as far away as chicago are helping del marva power linesman fix trouble spots. We can bring our own sister co in, doesnt cost customers money and we can use the strength to restore power in a more timely, quick manner. All the while, independent contractors are removing trees , many which snapped like twigs because of the ice, and wind. Were looking at the majority to get back on line by this evening. Reporter pal inner hopes his home is one of them. This is bad. I got no tv, no computer, that means i have to talk to my wife all day. Back here live in New Castle County delaware you can see what the situation is like here, all of this ice caking everything. This is frozen solid. Got news is that del marva power says that they hepp to have everyone restored by midnight tonight, if not sooner. Live from New Castle County delaware, im greg argos for cbs3 Eyewitness News. Greg, thanks very much. Eyewitness news in doyletown bucks county today where people used snowblowers to clear the snow and ice from the sidewalks. Also, the old fashion way with shovels. The heavy wet snow made for slow going. While residents continued the daunting task of digging out in philly at was back to school for Public School students. They were scheduled to return on time, and without a two hour delay, and that decision left some parents concerned. Eyewitness News Reporter joe holden is live in Northern Liberties with that part of the coverage, joe. Reporter hi, jessica lets tell you y chunks of ice, all over philadelphia streets and you can see what im walking through this is what people are pulling into and pulling out of in the morning, so, parents, were surprised, when there was, no delay, and a full school day, for philadelphia Public Schools children. People in philadelphia, continued, to dig out. In most cases shovels were useless, hardened slow and slush cocktail encased streets and cars that were not immediately cleared, after tuesdays noreaster. It is very hard, very icy, kind of hard to work with. Reporter surprised to many , Philadelphia School district operated on a normal schedule. Many parents believe that wasnt the most safe move. I was surprised when i got my text like 7 00 oclock last night, that there is School Tomorrow im like my gosh, look at this. Look at the ice. I will try to make it. I was expecting no school today. Reporter complaints made to cbs3 from parents via email indicated Road Conditions were treacherous, and that suggested that buses would have a difficult time. In many places cross the city large piles of snow, took out lanes, making for a tight squeeze. We have a statement from the Philadelphia School district, on the question why open today and i quote, our number one focus is to get children into schools ready to learn. We thank thousands of dedicated School District employees who pulled together to ensure our schools were open on time today. But i can tell you a few teachers i spoke to, even shared surprise, that it was a regular school day, they believed that was not the most safe move. Now, coming up on Eyewitness News at 6 00 how about the streets . We spoke to the citys streets commissioner you will see that interview in an hour. Reporting live from Northern Liberties, joe holden for cbs3 Eyewitness News. Joe, see you then, thank you. From the city to the shore what a difference a day makes. People were all bundled up today as light snow fell in Atlantic City, the weather was a vast difference from the rain that caused flooding in parts of the area during yesterdays noreaster. Well, in the storm aftermath frigid temperatures just will not allow snow and ice to melt. Meteorologist lauren casey in for kate today with some advisory in effect right now, lauren. Thanks, ukee, like yesterday was not enough more snow moving across the area today and we have a Winter Weather advisory north and west of the city until 8 00 p. M. This evening, for snow showers, snow squals and blowing snow, whole bunch of fun but check this out, in Northampton County a half inch of snowfall, in forks township in five minutes. These snow showers and snow squals mean business. Storm scan three showing uses specialry on i95 corridor and points south ande seeing most snowfall activity and we have seen those purple returns that is heavier snow, but when these snow showers move in and squalls they greatly reduce our visibility, on top of that we have a blowing snow, visibility down to a half mile in mount pocono, two and a half miles in allentown, visibility down to a mile in ac right now. We still do have these gusty wind, wind gusting in the 20s , 30 miles an hour range and we have a wind advisory, in effect until 8 00 p. M. , and , it is going to be a tough commute. Watch out for rapidly changing Road Conditions and weather conditions as snow showers move through. They can drop your visibility down to less than a quarter mile and because our temperatures are sub freezing, right now, that snow that falls is quickly going to freeze to the road, adding to the icy conditions and of course, we have the snow and ice there, as well. Also, dealing with areas of blowing snow, especially north and west of the city, and we will talk about, your commute, how it looks for tomorrow morning and when conditions will finally, improve, coming up in just a few minutes, jessica. Lauren, thanks. Authorities are investigating the cause of an Apartment Building fire that sent a family of four to the hospital. It broke out around 1 15 on the 7500 block of theron avenue in east mt. Airy. Fire started in the second floor corner apartment that has housed that family of four at lee one man was hurt and taken to Einstein Medical Center and red cross is assisting the displaced. And, talking about march madness, College Hoops business to take center stage. That is right, villanova faced off against mount st. Mary in the ncaa tournament and lets get over to sports director don bell live at the pennsylvaniaville beyond at nova campus with more on that game, don. Reporter it is about time, yeah, guys, we are coming to you live from the pavilion the epicenter of nova nation, and, now wildcats, and, on thursday night in buffalo. It will be mount st. Mary a small school in maryland and enrollment for under grad a thousand 700 students or so. So, when we say small we do mean a tiny school. Now, lets show you the scene earlier today, wildcats, practicing, in buffalo, of course, that is where they will play tomorrow night, the wildcats are the first reign ing champs to enter the tournament with 31 wins, senior class is one of the mens basketball history. They have done it by remaining , consist tenth. That is one thing about us, nothing ever changes. That was talked about repeating, this whole year. It was just about committing ourselves toville know of basketball, buying in and being the best team that we can be at the end of the year. I just take it one game, one day at a time and we really enjoyed being around each other and were looking forward to it tomorrow. Reporter tonight, we will get you ready for big dance, join us for a tournament preview, march to phoenix, ill go one on one with, wildcats head coach jay wright , also leslie van arsdal will join us live from buffalo , shes talking to broadcasters, players, and much more, that is tonight at 7 30, the march to phoenix, presented by acura. And, speaking of leslie, guys, she will join us later in the show, she has an interview with one of the all time great s of villanova basketball , that is story from the pavilion, back to you guys in the studio. All right, don, thanks. I have got until noon tomorrow to fill out my bracket. I will take every minute. Speaking of which coming up on Eyewitness News benefits of the bracket usually studies show march mad ness creates havoc and reduces Work Productivity but we are going to look at the positive effects, of big games in the work place. Tori. Reporter in cinnaminsons 32nd annual Invention Convention and you are going to see adventures of all ages with some unbelievable ideas to stop your problems. Like this one. That is next. The viral video that made the day of some high school students, what this superintendent was singing about, up next. And a live look at ocean city, new jersey, yesterdays storm was out, while the cold remains. Laurens updated have you filled out your march madness bracket . And, do you plan to follow the games closely, even at work. Well, you are not alone. That causes some concerns about loss of productivity, but as three on your side jim donovan points out there might be some benefits, in the work place. Reporter march madness has worked its way in to many offices, around the country, and, seem to enjoy it. According to the survey from the Staffing Firm office team, 66 percent of employees, say talking about or celebrating sporting events while on the job can help boost moral. It is a great opportunity for people to gather around in the kitchen, break room and learn more about people that you wouldnt normally talk to, all around, this big type of events like march madness. Reporter if you talk brackets on the office make sure you stay productive and professional. Not Everybody Loves to participate, so, while you can build comradery and include others, you know, certainly you want to ask them, whether or not they want to participate, and engage people that maybe are a little bit more shy or dont know much about sports but you also dont want to be a poor sport you have to maintain a level of professionalism. Reporter survey found most distracting or annoying coworker behaviors during the tournaments were were being poor sport or overly competitive. Turf keep that in mind. Dont take a look reporting for three on your side, im jim donovan. Im watching you, jim. Mother natures march mass necessary left millions across northeast digging out from snow and ice. Now people are dealing with freezing temperatures, making clean up more difficult. In hartford, connecticut people were out scraping their cars for more than an hour this morning, before they left for work. It was going to be this strong and i have never seen it this frozen before hey todd use a shovel to get the ice off the glass. Reporter wind gusts of up to 80 miles an hour pounded new england coastline leaving a 100foot wind turbine in rhode island, snapped in half. Check this out time lapse from new york, John Carberry shot this as snow piled up in his yard, yesterday. The noreaster dumped about 17 t contact. Wow, as yesterdays storm approached one School Superintendent in massachusetts decided to Cancel School in style. In snow like this we cannot halleluiah, halleluiah. School is out. That was critical. Aaron powe an ski of the old colony School District in rochester informed students of the closure to the tune of the bon jovis cover of the halleluiah and he had students to help him. He just happened to be nearby. Yes. That is my man, he loves his work. Yes, clearly having some fun. I like it. Yes, yes indeed. Lauren, i screamed when i looked out the window and i just went what. I know, winter, beware of the ides of march. That is right. Mother nature, she meant it she meant it. The snow, it looks pretty if you are able to hang inside by a fireplace. We had a few squals. Best place to be inside drinking hot chocolate but if you have to be out and about as most of us do, it is not making for fun on the roadways , but it is a pretty scene as we look live at Center City Philadelphia kind of the snow globey type snow, those nice light flakes flying by, temperature 29 degrees, so with the colder temperatures we are seeing more in the way of the fluffy flakes as opposed to wet flakes. Wind speed 16 miles an hour, feels more like 17 degrees. Storm scan three showing us trend over last couple of hours, that snow coming down, steady any nature over the same area, Center City Philadelphia, points south and e down to along the coast we have pockets of heavier snowfall so snow, coming down in philadelphia, stretching back into moorestown, evesham down into waterford as well and heading southe bound, galloway, mays landing, heavier pocket over egg harbor same case in sea isle city. As we head in the evening hours still some snow showers around, as we have sunset, we will move that quote unquote heating of the day and losing snow showers activity. Heading in the overnight period, wind will stay with us and temperatures will be dropping down in the teens, blustery, wind speed up to 10 to 20 miles per hour, wind chill values near the zero mark throughout the overnight period, yeah. Wind advisory until 8 00 p. M. This evening, i95 points south ande with the wind gusts and we have seen them whipping throughout the day, just add to that misery, wind gusting to 40 miles an hour in dover, Atlantic City, close to 40 in philadelphia we have elevated sustain wind speed as well up to 16, 26, 28 miles per hour, so with these temperatures, that havent even made it to freezing, so it feels, so bitterly cold. It is 29 degrees in philadelphia feeling more like 17, feeling like one above in mount pocono, feels like 14 in allentown, ebb feeling like teens along the coast. So for tomorrow, some improvement, a mixture of sun and cloud, still windy, unfortunately and still cold bye we will get above freezing mark so we will finally start to melt the snow that we did not do, through the daytoday future weather showing us as we head in the evening hours still some lingering snow showers especially along the coast but nine or 10 00 oclock hour some improvement, cloud deck break ing down and then no snow coming down for your thursday morning, commute, of course, we will deal with the re freezing of everything that is still on the ground, or the continued frozenness of everything that is on the ground for morning commute tomorrow but by st. Patricks day some more improvement, mostly sunny, 41 and then rain and snow showers develop as we head into friday night. But for tomorrow better conditions, still cold, windy upper 30s down the shore, mid 20s in the poconos with a mixture of cloud and sunshine. We have a gradual warming trend if you want to call that it meding in the upcoming weekend. Saturday 48 degrees with scattered rain showers, on sunday, that is our dry day of the weekend and then as we head into monday, spring, finally begins, mostly sunny, and 50 degrees, in the too bad , that is our warmest day of the next seven days. Ill take gradual. Ill take it. Yes. Thanks, lauren, appreciate it. Still ahead, on Eyewitness News history. Why several Historic Sites are shut down in olde city, we sent John Mcdevitt to find out why, leslie. You know Kerry Kittles is now assistant coach in princeton, coming up hear what he has to say about his former sweet, handsome. Lying in bed with me and super sweet. A very special visit for a little girl battling cancer and she certainly is not too ill to smile. Reason this surprise, at a philadelphia hospital, served a very important person, and the way that the meaning all came together, certainly dont miss this story, coming up tonight at 6 00 oclock. Well, tomorrow villanova wildcats will take on mount st. Mary in the first round of the ncaa tournament. Also playing tomorrow the princeton tigers, our leslie van arsdal caught up with villanova great Kerry Kittles who is now an assistant coach in princeton. Kerry kittles was a legend, now an assistant coach with princeton but he still is pulling for his wildcats. Kerry kittles says he loves the way villanova is playing right now and one player in particular. Josh hartist unbelievable. He is a tenacious player, relentless on the court. He is very aggressive. So, hopefully he wins player of the year. Reporter he currently hold s villanova record for most points scored with 2,243. I think, it will stand for a while. Reporter first time coaching and princeton heaven code Mitch Henderson is thrilled to have him. He has been through big moments, nba finals, top five player of the country when he graduated, first round pick, he has had these experiences and he can draw on them and he is an ago democrat nick heart. He had his masters at villanova. The guys love him. And, so do i. Im happy that he is with the team. Reporter big question, do you still wear one sock up, one sock down. Those days are long gone. Nba stopped that once i got there both socks are up. Yes. Let me tell you, he still looks like he can play. Villanova is preparing for mount st. Mary, so is what game plan . We will hear from them at 6 00 reporting from buffalo, leslie van arsdal eyewitness sports good to see kerry. Dont for get tonight we will get you ready for big dance, sports director don bell, will be live from villanovas campus, leslie in buffalo with the team and pat gallen is talking brackets, we will hear from the broadcasters, the players, and jay wright, it is the march to phoenix presented by acura at 7 30 right here on cbs3. Dont miss action tomorrow catch princeton and notre dame at noon here on cbs3 at 2 30 it is West Virginia taking on bucknell and in the nig