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But with historic event like this, most are going to try to take advantage of every opportunity they get to their their hands on tickets. To night, your next chance at 8 00 oclock. 10,000 more tickets for the papal mass on sunday the 27t 27. Will go online and the process for people logging on to try and get them will start all over again. So back here live, of course, again a huge demand for tickets to these papal events. But what we also uncovered yesterday is that some people who are getting these tickets free tickets online are then turning around putting them back online on different sites and selling them. Yes, scalpers are out there for the popes visit. As a matter of fact, we just checked moments ago and we already saw some of those free tickets that went online just an hour ago listed on ebay each 250 and four a thousand dollars. Dawn, again, people are out there trying to make a profit off these free tickets but they are in demand and again at 8 00 oclock tonight some free passes will be up for grabs. Shawnette, thank you. Meantime a call is going out for people to up their homes during the papal visit. The group hosts for hospitals says its looking for people to provide temporary shelter in university city. They say they need the housing for children and their families who are being treated at chop during the papal weekend. If youd like to help we have a link on fox 29. Com. Just head to the scene on tv section. If you want to seat pope and dont mind staying in the great outdoors, maybe the francis fields are the way to go. Campground being set up in East Fairmount park and according to the camps website the grounds will have showers, bathrooms, food vendor, grills and charging stations. Rates start at 199 per camper with more fees if you bring a car or an rv. The campground will be open around the clock starting thursday, september 24th until monday the 28th. All of this information can be found on our website fox 29. Com. While youre there, make sure to stop at our special section dedicated to the popes visit. It has everything you will need to know ahead of the holy fathers arrival in our city. Well, the dry windy hot humid weather continue dad. Live look right now at center city. This latest heat wave is not over yet. But some storms and a cool down could shake things up soon. Chief meteorologist Scott Williams is live in old city tracking the changes and boy, it was humid today. Scott . It really was, good evening, dawn. I like to refer it to as air you can wear. Were talking about the sixth heat wave of the year. High temperatures so far in the low 90s today in philadelphia. In fact near record territory. Lets take look at the numbers. It was 90 on labor day. 94 degrees yesterday. So far the High Temperature 93 degrees on this steamy wednesday. Right now still hot, 92 but look at the feels like temperature how your body reacts, 96 degrees is what it actually feels like. It feels like 96 in dover. Look at allentown. It feels like 96 degrees right now when you factor in that humidity. But some relief is going to be on the way as we look at ultimate doppler, a couple of isolated downpours right now in the delaware bay as well as ocean county. But as i expand the view, take a look at all of that moisture off to the south and west. That system is headed in our direction. When i come indoors, ill have much more on the timing of the heaviest rainfall as well as how much to expect and also how the temperatures will drop some relief is headed this way when i come indoors. Dawn, back to you. We sure need relief and rain, thank you scott. Developing now, the search for a pair of Armed Robbers in north philadelphia. Surveillance cameras caught these masked men in the act. Their target a popular drinking spot coming off very busy holiday weekend. Investigators are working to track the men down. But the bars manager says the robbery has left his employees traumatized. Fox 29s Dave Schratwieser is following this investigation and is live at north detectives. Dave . Reporter dawn, some terrifying moments inside that bar when the two robbers entered waving their guns around and demanding cash. Tonight workers tell me theyre so scared theyre afraid to come back to work. People come here because they feel safe here. Reporter 32nd street pub is a wellknown neighborhood spot to have a beer on allegheny avenue. Its been open for over 30 years. But early monday morning, these masked gun toting bandits invaded the bar as it was closing, terrifying employees. Frightful to see that people just come in with guns and take what you work hard for. Reporter robbery was caught on tape as the gunmen threaten the bartender saying dont do anything or ill blow your head off. They were frighten. My night manager, he did what he needed to do to get the guys out of here without anyone getting hurt. They seem to probably been used to this type of behavior and done this numerous times before. Reporter the gunmen then proceeded to empty the cash register, another forced a female employee to the floor at gun point. The bartender was taken to a rear office where more money was stolen. Terrified, scared to come back to work. Reporter investigators say these suspects are armed and dangerous. Theyre hoping the public will take a look at the Surveillance Video and call police. They may very well know these individuals by some of the clothing theyre wearing. Got their face kind of clear on the video. So hopefully someone will see the video and recognize who these guys are turn them in. Reporter no one was seriously injured. If you want to get another look at that Surveillance Video, go to our website at fox 29. Com. If you recognize these guys, you should call police. Dawn . All right, dave, thank you. Philadelphia police hoping someone recognizes this guy. They say he robbed a pappy deli in olney back on august 25th. Investigators say he placed a food order and came back about 30 minutes later to pick it up. But instead of leaving with his order, police say he pulled out a gun and demanded money from the register. Its unclear how much he got away with. If you know who this guy is, give Philadelphia Police a call. Tonight we probably know what sparked this huge forest fire in burlington county, new jersey. State environmental officials are blaming charcoal briquettes the fire started on private property in woodland township on monday after someone improperly disposed of the charcoal. The fire quickly spread because conditions were dry and windy. Fortunately no one was hurt and the fire was completely contained by yesterday afterno afternoon. A philadelphia woman pleads guilty to holding five disable adults in a squallerred basement over 10year period. Prosecutors say 55yearold linda west ton and three family members lured in mentally challenged adults and then held them hostage. They say it was part of a plan to steal their Social Security and disability benefits. Police uncovered the trail of terror after finding four malnourished victims inside the filthy sub basement of a tacony back in 2011. Investigators say two other people died in west tins care in 2005 and 2008. Wes tin is facing a slew of charges including murder, kidnapping, fraud and theft. Prosecutors say they will not seek the death penalty. Prison guards hired to keep the piece in jail are now in trouble themselves. Four current and two former Correctional Officers for the philadelphia prison system are now charged with smuggling contraband into philadelphia prisons. Prosecutors say they would trade oxycontin pills and cell phones in exchange for cash. Investigators say the guards would meet in an associate of an inmate outside of the prison. The guards would then take the contraband in exchange for up to a thousand dollars. To any officers who are considering this type of activity, i would recommend that they refrain from it and to anybody who may be in engaged in this, youll be next. The Union Representing the Correctional Officers released a statement. It says in part they are disturbed by the indictments but stand behind the Prison Guards saying they are innocent until proven guilty. New details from last years plane crash in massachusetts that killed a philadelphia newspaper co owner and sick other people. Investigators now say the flight crew did not perform a pre Flight Safety check. They also say the pilots left the wing flaps locked in place preventing the plane from taking off. Transportation safety Officials Say the pilots realized the error but only after it was too late. The aircraft over ran the runway crashing into a ravine and bursting into flames. Philadelphia inquirer co own are in lewis katz was among those killed. Fox 29 discovers a playground in disgusting condition. While were covering another story in a local neighborhood. Tonight, were asking what the city is going to do about all of this to keep children safe . And we know all about what the pope will be doing in philadelphia. But the question is, where will he be sleeping . Well give you an inside look at one of the most important Catholic Institutions in the country. And pennsylvania barbershop fined for refusing to give a woman a haircut. Why the place is getting fined for breaking a rule the owner says he didnt even know exist existed. Plus, tracking down child predators in our own background. The daunting task for a team investigators. What even they say they never expected to find. All new tonight on fox 29 news at 6 00, nothing sacred for a suspected crook in north philadelphia. Police say he targeted a school and he wasnt after money. What he took and how he got in in the first place. Consideration id like to put in my 15year notice. Youre quitting . Technically retiring, sir. With a little help from my state farm agent, i plan to retire in 15 years. Wow youre totally blindsiding me here. Whos gonna manage your accounts . This is a devastating blow i was not prepared for. Well, im gonna finish packing my things. 15 years will really sneak up on you. Jennifer with do your exit interview and adam made you a cake. Red velvet. Oh, thank you. I made this. Take charge of your retirement. Talk to a state farm agent today. The roller coaster ride continues in the Chester Upland School district. Teachers working under the threat of no paycheck did get paid today. Fox 29s bruce gordon joining us live from chester Delaware County and, bruce, even though teachers did get their checks, theres a lot of problems that still remain unsolved there. Reporter yeah, Common Pleas Court judge in Delaware County this afternoon ordered the commonwealth of pennsylvania to pay chester upland 3. 5 million. That to cover teacher compensation through the end of september. Obviously good news for folks who showed up to work unsure of whether theyd be paid but as you said make no mistake the big picture remains bleak. Afternoon dismissal marked the end of a very good day for teachers and other staff at stetser elementary school. This you see was pay day and what do you know . Checks were actually waiting when employees arrived. Marquis is a bell has been teacher for 11 years. You come in to work wednesday morning and theres a paycheck there. What goes through your mind . Yes, i can pay my bills. Im excited. Reporter youre laughing but thats no joke when you got bills to pay. Absolutely not. Reporter chester upland teachers were told last week when the School Year Began they may not be paid, what with the ongoing budget crisis. They came to work any way. Teachers Union President jacks jackson. We made the decision to show up not knowing when will get paid, but, um, when we wake up pay day and its there, of course, everyone is excited, and theyre relieved. Reporter School District officials set the morning in media courtroom squabble link with the state department of education over a budget stalemate that has their spending in limbo. Chester upland has been run by the state for years but believe its being short changed by Charter School expenses and overall funding formula in need of reform. Parents told us the payment of teachers is a mirror bandaid on a broken arm. Because our kids are actually suffering. We are not getting the proper education that were supposed to get for our children. Reporter this was the second time in the last four years that chester upland teachers have begun the school year unsure of whether theyd theyd be paid. Today as in 2012, a last minute ruling put paychecks in their hands. We should tell you that judges ruling does not appear to cover millions of dollars in vendor payments much these are folks who provide all kinds of important goods and services to the district to get the school day underway and get the kids the education they need. So even the shortterm solution is not complete. Of course, long term all kinds of problems remain unsolved here in chester up land. Dawn . Not a good situation, thank you, bruce. September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and to show its support hyundai is giving back in a big way. The car Company Giving Childrens Hospital of philadelphia a 400,000 donati donation. Hyundai who was a sponsor with fox 29 says that money will be used for a scholar Senior Research award. Newly named hyundai scholars will use the funds to Bolster Research on acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and neuroblastoma the event is part of a hope on Wheels Campaign to Honor National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. We are just 2. 5 weeks away from pope francis visit to philadelphia. And now is your chance to get your hands on all of the merchandise for the popes big visit. Aramark opening up its pop up shop this week in center city at 11th and market. You can grab pope doll, tshirts, mugs, rosary and prayer guards you name it theyve goat. The shop will stay open through the holy fathers visit. We certainly have been talk ago lot about what the pope will be doing during his visit. But not very much about where he will be staying. That will happen at one of the most important Catholic Institutions in the country. Fox 29s Dave Kipp Chen shows us the pope as com days. Reporter its the oldest Catholic Institution of Higher Learning for those in our region looking to join the priesthood. And later this month, it will be headquarters for pope francis to rest his head while visiting philadelphia. You can bet the Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary is ready. The seminary, you know, would not be particularly lavish accommodations by any means. Its very practical and we certainly will do our best to accommodate the holy fathers expectations and make it a comfortable stay for him. Reporter seminary was founded in the 18th 30s by Francis Kendrick the third bishop of philadelphia. It has seen great expansion throughout the generations all the while serving as a four year educational and spiritual home for aspiring priests. Its colonel leader found his calling here, too. As a young man, i felt all of a sudden connected to the universal mission of the church as a worldwide institution with a worldwide mission. Reporter theres a big reason for that. You see bishop senior was studying here back in 1979. When history was made here. In the form of a visit from Pope John Paul ii. It was transcending. I felt deep deep win my heart a calling. You know, a strengthening to the vocation that i had already started to experience thats why i was in the seminary but i fell that affirmed. You know somehow i was where i belongebelonged. Just very filled with zaal and eager to recommit myself to what i was about as a seminarian and time has proven as priest for 30 years. Reporter and now 36 years later, Bishop Timothy is set to witness another papal visit. I never would have imagined that i would be an auxiliary bishop of philadelphia, director of Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary and have the opportunity to welcome pope francis to that seminary. Its a sense of awe in gods providence but also then excitement. This opportunity to really be all that it can be for the seminarians who we have the great joy of serving here at Saint Charles but beyond that for the church in philadelphia and for the whole community. Reporter so much history here at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary and history will be made again when the holy father pope francis meets with the visiting bishops and leads them in a mass that takes place in a chapel just beyond these doors. The saint Martin Chapel will be a place for prayer, fellowship and reflection for conference leaders and perhaps frank discussion, too. I would like them to speak about those qualities that they should be seeking for themselves huma humanly, spirituall spiritually, intellectually and pastorally. Those qualities they should be developing in order to be an effective priest. Reporter much of the specific discussions led by pope francis will remain within these historic walls but the bishop says the impact will be felt throughout the world meeting of families and for many years i dont know. I believe its very person in his example and all that hell be doing thr