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We want to protect the identity of the victims. Reporter we also know that pastor thomas did have tied that traveled the nation. His neighbors say he was married but tended to keep to himself. Just within the last couple minutes, we did learn that the congregation does plan to speak to us and release a statement about yesterdays arrest involving the pastor here. They are going to do that in about a half hour from now at the police mu nnicipal building. Well bring you the latest information as soon as we learn it. Well see you next hour. Al franken is announcing he will resign from congress in the coming weeks following a wave of Sexual Misconduct allegations. Today im announcing in the coming weeks i will be resigning as a member of the United States senate. Frankens decision follows a new allegation against him that brings the total number of accusers to come forward to eight. They have demanded he resign. During the speech, franken took some parting shots at President Trump and republicans who are facing Sexual Misconduct accusations. I am aware that there is some irony in the fact that i am leaving while a mab who has bragged on tape about his history of Sexual Assault sits in the oval office and a man who has repeatedly preyed on young girls campaigns for the senate with the full support of his party. Franken was referring to President Trump and roy moore, the republican candidate for senate in alabama. The first allegation against franken surfaced on november 16th. The los angeles radio news anchor claimed franken forcibly kissed her while they rehearsed for a tour in 2006 and later groped her on a plane. A photograph backed up that accusation. At the time, franken was still performing as a comedian and had not been collected to the senate. His career began as one of the early stars of saturday night live. He was a writer and performer on the show. His resignation sets up a november 2018 election to serve the final two years of his term. Turping to our temperatures. A lot of kids there did their best to keep warm on the playground. More of the same down the shore. This is a live look at avalon. A Beautiful Day out there. Not a sole on the beach. First tlaks. Not talking major snow. Chief meteorologist tammie souza has the details in the most accurate weather forecast. If its going to be a few flakes. Were going to go with that. Its still warm for that. Nonetheless, were going. To see the snow flakes here and there and maybe across philadelphia and the suburbs. Everything is quiet on Doppler Radar here. But not too far to the west across williams port. We have snow showers taking place. We have a rain snow mix making its way into the lehigh valley. A lot of that not hitting the ground. We have gusty winds that are creating a lot of lakeeffect snow off of the eastern great lakes as well. Lets walk you through hour by hour whats going to happen tonight and tomorrow. Well continue to enjoy mainly clear skies. That activity to the west basically dries out because we have a fairly dry atmosphere in place. You see whats coming up from the south. We have a coastal storm thats going to lift not tomorrow, tomorrow night and into saturday morning across the area. This is the one were going to be here. The first light snow in south jersey as well. Maybe even some flurries flying in philadelphia. When i come back, well break this down hour by hour for your neighborhood so you know exactly when it may be headed our way. Back to you. Well see you then. New video this afternoon from the wildfires in california. Look at that plume of smoke right there. This video was taken from a helicopter dropping water on one of the big fires in los angeles. You can tell the pilot battling winds as the chopper flies towards the smoke. Right now four separate fires are wurn. Ing. More and more people are being evacuated by the day. And just today, the California Department of forestry and Fire Protection issued a purple flag. Thats the highest possible wildfire danger level. It is never been issued before. In ventura county, many evacuated are likely to return to find their dream homes are burned to the ground. They will spend the holidays rebuilding their lives. Outside and i go we all have to go right now. Well rebuild. Theres also a great concern for animals. A driver put himself at risk by pulling over on a highway to rescue a wild rabbit from the flames. Steven fisher is in los angeles covering the eagles. Hes going to have a live report on these wildfires all new on nbc 10 news at 5 00. Now to a developing story in new mexico where theres been a dead deadly shooting at a high school. Two students are dead as well as the suspect in this case. The school is located in aztec. Just about 15 miles from the colorado border. Police are investigating what led up to the shooting. So far they havent released any details. New details about a story we first brought you last fight on nbc 10 news at 11 00. The coowner of the bus company that owns that school bus caught on camera. The driver of the bus thought he hit a bump. The company is addressing the incident internally and has contacted the Insurance Company and police. The video taken by the driver early yesterday morning shows the bus hitting two parked cars. Traffic is moving in bucks county after a tractortrailer spilled its load of vodka. No one was seriously hurt, but the ramp was closed for several hours as crews cleaned everything up. Violence is e erupting in the west bank less than 24 hours after President Trump announced the United States would recognize jerusalem as the capital of israel. Hundreds of demonstrators battled Security Forces in a day of rage. They asked to take urgent action and resend the decision. Recollection secretary of state Rex Tillerson says the president is recognizing reality. The reality is israels government, its court, its Prime Ministers Office is all in jerusalem today. Its just an acknowledgment of what is reality on the ground. Tillerson added the whole world wants the process and the u. S. Still believes theres an opportunity. Around our country, we are observe issing a day which will live in infamy. We pause to remember the attack on pearl harbor. Survivors gathered at the site in hawaii more than 2300 american servicemen were killed when japanese airplanes bombed pearl harbor 76 years ago. The assault led the u. S. To enter world war ii. President trump signed a proclamation this afternoon in recognition of the anniversary. Several pearl harbor survivors were on hand for the ceremony. It was back in 1994 that congress designated december th of each year as National Pearl harbor remembrance day. A squad dron of planes flew over to honor the fallen. The now decommissioned battleship was launch ed into. Service one year after the pearl harbor attack. One of those men who answered the call of duty was at todays ceremony. We recall the memories of what it felt to be 17 and fighting a war. It changed everyones life and brought the whole country together like it never has before. And it was a great experience for everybody to work together. The battle shship remains th most decorated in the history of the u. S. Navy. This afternoon were learning wilmingtowilmingtons fire chief is facing theft and racketeering charges. Hes accused of stealing 50,000 from an organization representing minority firefighters. Prosecutors say he racked up several thousand in charges on the groups credit card. He was the president of the organization at one time. He retired from the Fire Department in august of this year. The case of several Fraternity Brothers charge d in the death of a pledge at penn state is back in court today. Prosecutors want a new judge to take over. Last month you may remember the judge l assigned to the case threw out the most serious charges. Prosecutors have filed new ones and now they want a new judge. The frat brothers are charged in the death of Timothy Piazza last february. Its not clear when there will be a ruling on the request. A native who made National Headlines tr shooting a black man in california will spend 20 years in prison. A judge sentenced michael sleigher today. He graduated from medford and became an officer with the North Charleston police department. He admitted to shooting watter scott in the back five times as he ran from a traffic stop in north carolina. His mother testified today that she forgives him for killing her son. We now know about the increased accusations of Sexual Harassment in washington. Today a pennsylvania lawmakers took part in a Panel Discussion to try to make changes to the congressional workplace. Congressman bob brady was at a hearing talking about preventing Sexual Harassment. The hearing focused on ways to make it easier to report and the pest practices to raise awareness in the workplace. Congressman said the culture needs to change. Get ready for a push to get gubs off the streets in delaware county. Today lawmakers announced a Gun Buyback Program thats happening this weekend. Its important to make sure gun. S dont fall into the wrong hands. We want to get as many guns off the streets as possible. We dont want them to fall into the hands of people with criminal intent. This saturday you can turn in a gun to get a 50 gift card. No questions asked. The buyback runs from noon until 3 00 at Mount Zion Church in darby. They are planning a trip to puerto rico. Fill murphy will be leaving december 15th to visit the island and tour areas hit by hurricane maria. Murphy takes office on january 16th. American airlines and several labor unions are working together to get help to puerto rico. Wo workers helped to collect about 60,000 pounds of relief supplies for those still struggling. The items will be loaded on to a kor goe plane that leaves for puerto rico tomorrow morning. The College Dream is within sight for some lucky students. Today 672 students were inducted into unique scholarship problems. The students have the opportunity to earn full scholarships to rut dwegers if main tab a grade point average through school. They cant miss four days of class per year. The city of philadelphia is salute iing a historymaking college graduate. Today the Council Honors wub of 32 rogue scholars last month. Hes the fridge graduate to receive the scholarship and pursue a masters degree at the university of oxford. Wishing the eagles, birds in l. A. Looking to bounce back against the ram this is sunday. The matchup is putting Carson Wentzs friendships to the test. We john clark is live at angels stadium. It is a Beautiful Day out here. We met some fans from mexico who drove 14 hours to come see the eagles. These are die hard fans that want to catch a glimpse of the birds. Lets take a look at carson wentz. This is a huge quarterback matchup. These are two young stud quarterbacks hopefully will rule this league for years to come. And already they are the most successful quarterbacks drafted onetwo in their first couple years. They are friends, they worked out before the draft. It is on. They each want to beat each other. You can throw the ball well. He has a lot of arm talent. I thought we got along great. Were good friends now so were excited to faceoff. We have had a lot of crossover film this year. I have seen a handful of his games on tape. Hes having a great year. We text back and forth. It will be fun for us. It will be good to compete on the same game as him, but were focused on such different things. I look forward to saying hi and chatting with him. Besides that, just have a lot of respect for what hes done this year. Very happy for him. Look forward to seeing him. Take a look at what each eagles player got in their locker. A bobble head of south jerseys own mike trout. The angels and mike trout being very good hospitable hosts. Dont worry, mike, if youre watching back in south engineje youre hunting. Hes taking care of your locker. As i said, 14hour drive and they are here. Another story of nelson. Im john clark live at anaheim, california. Back to you. Absolutely. I think its a good thing the birds have been out west all week long. Have is all the positive fans. Nbc 10 is your official station of the eagles. And we have you covered sunday. Our power hour of coverage starts sunday morning at 9 30 with Eagles Gameday kickoff followed by game plan at 10 00. Join us after the late news for more exclusive eagles analysis and interviews from the team and coaches. And tonight its football night in atlanta. Thursday night football features an nfc south battle between the saints and the falcons pop coverage at 7 30 here on nbc 10. A new trail will connect the north and out is sections in east philly. A group of children helped break ground on the new trail. The areas are separated by roosevelt boulevard. That means anybody who want wants to get to the park that is to cross the busy road. The full trail will span 3. 2 miles when complete. A little cold to be out there on the trails today. Hat, glove, you need it. Or to be walking through the italian market as we look at south philadelphia. Bundle up. Its that kind of weather out there. Puffy coat and wear the nice boots. And your gloves and hat. If it resembles a blanket, ill put it ob. Outside we did have sunshine and some high clouds. E were going to have a very pretty sunset out there. Temperatures are not cooperating. Mid40s in philadelphia. We have cooler temperatures toward the lehigh valley. But look at the numbers out to the west of us. Still bitterly cold. 17 in the twin cities. 28 in chicago and omaha. 30 in cincinnati. Pints at 36. Were not going to get warmer. Were going to get colder by the end of next week. Get used to this regime. Its not going anywhere. You saw the gusty winds blowing john clark around. Even in california, they are in the low 60s. Its 41 in coatesville. 45 in Atlantic City right now. Dover is 45 degrees. Were going to drop down to freezing or below. 32 in philadelphia. 2 in coatesville. For all in trenton, 29. 31 in Atlantic City. Youre going to come in at 30 degrees. So it will be chilly. Throw the extra blanket on the bed and lets talk about the feels like. This isnt the actual air temperature. This is what it will feels like when you factor in the winds with the air temperature on bare skin. Youll wake up tomorrow. If they do not have proper coats and gloves on, its going to feel like 26 degrees when they head out the door. 35 in philadelphia. And the temperature wont be too much warmer than that. 32 on saturday morning in philadelphia. The radar is quiet in our area. Go a little further to the west to see snow showers in pittsburgh and williams port. This is whats going to happen. Im going to take you through two models. Well be fine tonight. Tomorrow we get a few clouds. Were okay. Well see the clouds and then tomorrow night and into saturday, this is the precision model. This is the model and it brings snow to southern delaware and south jersey. And then its all out of here. Its gone. This is the european, which most people say is the most trusted model. By tomorrow night, here comes some snow. And by saturday, and does not leave until saturday night and sunday. So the models are a little in disagreement. At this point, were all going to get snow. Its still a little warm out there. Nonetheless, be prepared to see the first flakes tomorrow or saturday. 43 tomorrow in philadelphia. 40 on saturday. Well see that snow that could be measurable south and east of the area. 38 on sunday. 42 on monday. A better chance of snow for all of us tuesday and wednesday. And again, next weekend. A far cry from the 50s we have seen earlier this month. Thank you. Coming up, team usa in jeopardy. Members of the bobsled team are without their sleds. Whats behind the holdup creating ksh before the competition. Plus a light show streaking across the sky. The science of this e great ball of fire over south jersey. A christmas caper. The grinch on the run trying to steal the holiday spirit from a new jersey neighborhood. New video of a feline seen throw into a trash shoot. The error that saved one of the cats nine lives. Thats new at 5 00. First lets look at the closing bell on wall street. We are up a bit. Dow up about 70 points. Nasdaq up 36. A surveillance camera caught the grinch in the act. This woman is stealing a pair of decorative Christmas Trees from a porch in new jersey. At one point she even waved at the camera. Then she walks off down the street with her stolen goods. This is the last time anybody has seen her or the tree. You already know this, but nbc 10 is your official station of the eagles. We cant say it enough. If you are making the trip to l. A. This weekend, you dont have to go far for a taste of philadelphia. Still ahead, the south philly staple showing up in Southern California. First flakes, one hod el says a few of us gets them. The other one says we all do. Ill break it down when i come back. Plus stealing millions of dollars from philadelphia children. Who is accusing the Parking Authority of ripping off the School District. Dramatic video of a Security Guard. Being dragged by this suv. He ended up getting pulled around this new jersey art. Thats all ahead at 5 00. Right now at 4 30, missing out on 78 million. Thats how much the Auditor General says the philadelphia Parking Authority costs the School District. Nbc 10s aundrea clinethomas joins us now live from School District headquarters in Sexual Misconduct<\/a> allegations. Today im announcing in the coming weeks i will be resigning as a member of the United States<\/a> senate. Frankens decision follows a new allegation against him that brings the total number of accusers to come forward to eight. They have demanded he resign. During the speech, franken took some parting shots at President Trump<\/a> and republicans who are facing Sexual Misconduct<\/a> accusations. I am aware that there is some irony in the fact that i am leaving while a mab who has bragged on tape about his history of Sexual Assault<\/a> sits in the oval office and a man who has repeatedly preyed on young girls campaigns for the senate with the full support of his party. Franken was referring to President Trump<\/a> and roy moore, the republican candidate for senate in alabama. The first allegation against franken surfaced on november 16th. The los angeles radio news anchor claimed franken forcibly kissed her while they rehearsed for a tour in 2006 and later groped her on a plane. A photograph backed up that accusation. At the time, franken was still performing as a comedian and had not been collected to the senate. His career began as one of the early stars of saturday night live. He was a writer and performer on the show. His resignation sets up a november 2018 election to serve the final two years of his term. Turping to our temperatures. A lot of kids there did their best to keep warm on the playground. More of the same down the shore. This is a live look at avalon. A Beautiful Day<\/a> out there. Not a sole on the beach. First tlaks. Not talking major snow. Chief meteorologist tammie souza has the details in the most accurate weather forecast. If its going to be a few flakes. Were going to go with that. Its still warm for that. Nonetheless, were going. To see the snow flakes here and there and maybe across philadelphia and the suburbs. Everything is quiet on Doppler Radar<\/a> here. But not too far to the west across williams port. We have snow showers taking place. We have a rain snow mix making its way into the lehigh valley. A lot of that not hitting the ground. We have gusty winds that are creating a lot of lakeeffect snow off of the eastern great lakes as well. Lets walk you through hour by hour whats going to happen tonight and tomorrow. Well continue to enjoy mainly clear skies. That activity to the west basically dries out because we have a fairly dry atmosphere in place. You see whats coming up from the south. We have a coastal storm thats going to lift not tomorrow, tomorrow night and into saturday morning across the area. This is the one were going to be here. The first light snow in south jersey as well. Maybe even some flurries flying in philadelphia. When i come back, well break this down hour by hour for your neighborhood so you know exactly when it may be headed our way. Back to you. Well see you then. New video this afternoon from the wildfires in california. Look at that plume of smoke right there. This video was taken from a helicopter dropping water on one of the big fires in los angeles. You can tell the pilot battling winds as the chopper flies towards the smoke. Right now four separate fires are wurn. Ing. More and more people are being evacuated by the day. And just today, the California Department<\/a> of forestry and Fire Protection<\/a> issued a purple flag. Thats the highest possible wildfire danger level. It is never been issued before. In ventura county, many evacuated are likely to return to find their dream homes are burned to the ground. They will spend the holidays rebuilding their lives. Outside and i go we all have to go right now. Well rebuild. Theres also a great concern for animals. A driver put himself at risk by pulling over on a highway to rescue a wild rabbit from the flames. Steven fisher is in los angeles covering the eagles. Hes going to have a live report on these wildfires all new on nbc 10 news at 5 00. Now to a developing story in new mexico where theres been a dead deadly shooting at a high school. Two students are dead as well as the suspect in this case. The school is located in aztec. Just about 15 miles from the colorado border. Police are investigating what led up to the shooting. So far they havent released any details. New details about a story we first brought you last fight on nbc 10 news at 11 00. The coowner of the bus company that owns that school bus caught on camera. The driver of the bus thought he hit a bump. The company is addressing the incident internally and has contacted the Insurance Company<\/a> and police. The video taken by the driver early yesterday morning shows the bus hitting two parked cars. Traffic is moving in bucks county after a tractortrailer spilled its load of vodka. No one was seriously hurt, but the ramp was closed for several hours as crews cleaned everything up. Violence is e erupting in the west bank less than 24 hours after President Trump<\/a> announced the United States<\/a> would recognize jerusalem as the capital of israel. Hundreds of demonstrators battled Security Forces<\/a> in a day of rage. They asked to take urgent action and resend the decision. Recollection secretary of state Rex Tillerson<\/a> says the president is recognizing reality. The reality is israels government, its court, its Prime Ministers Office<\/a> is all in jerusalem today. Its just an acknowledgment of what is reality on the ground. Tillerson added the whole world wants the process and the u. S. Still believes theres an opportunity. Around our country, we are observe issing a day which will live in infamy. We pause to remember the attack on pearl harbor. Survivors gathered at the site in hawaii more than 2300 american servicemen were killed when japanese airplanes bombed pearl harbor 76 years ago. The assault led the u. S. To enter world war ii. President trump signed a proclamation this afternoon in recognition of the anniversary. Several pearl harbor survivors were on hand for the ceremony. It was back in 1994 that congress designated december th of each year as National Pearl<\/a> harbor remembrance day. A squad dron of planes flew over to honor the fallen. The now decommissioned battleship was launch ed into. Service one year after the pearl harbor attack. One of those men who answered the call of duty was at todays ceremony. We recall the memories of what it felt to be 17 and fighting a war. It changed everyones life and brought the whole country together like it never has before. And it was a great experience for everybody to work together. The battle shship remains th most decorated in the history of the u. S. Navy. This afternoon were learning wilmingtowilmingtons fire chief is facing theft and racketeering charges. Hes accused of stealing 50,000 from an organization representing minority firefighters. Prosecutors say he racked up several thousand in charges on the groups credit card. He was the president of the organization at one time. He retired from the Fire Department<\/a> in august of this year. The case of several Fraternity Brothers<\/a> charge d in the death of a pledge at penn state is back in court today. Prosecutors want a new judge to take over. Last month you may remember the judge l assigned to the case threw out the most serious charges. Prosecutors have filed new ones and now they want a new judge. The frat brothers are charged in the death of Timothy Piazza<\/a> last february. Its not clear when there will be a ruling on the request. A native who made National Headlines<\/a> tr shooting a black man in california will spend 20 years in prison. A judge sentenced michael sleigher today. He graduated from medford and became an officer with the North Charleston<\/a> police department. He admitted to shooting watter scott in the back five times as he ran from a traffic stop in north carolina. His mother testified today that she forgives him for killing her son. We now know about the increased accusations of Sexual Harassment<\/a> in washington. Today a pennsylvania lawmakers took part in a Panel Discussion<\/a> to try to make changes to the congressional workplace. Congressman bob brady was at a hearing talking about preventing Sexual Harassment<\/a>. The hearing focused on ways to make it easier to report and the pest practices to raise awareness in the workplace. Congressman said the culture needs to change. Get ready for a push to get gubs off the streets in delaware county. Today lawmakers announced a Gun Buyback Program<\/a> thats happening this weekend. Its important to make sure gun. S dont fall into the wrong hands. We want to get as many guns off the streets as possible. We dont want them to fall into the hands of people with criminal intent. This saturday you can turn in a gun to get a 50 gift card. No questions asked. The buyback runs from noon until 3 00 at Mount Zion Church<\/a> in darby. They are planning a trip to puerto rico. Fill murphy will be leaving december 15th to visit the island and tour areas hit by hurricane maria. Murphy takes office on january 16th. American airlines and several labor unions are working together to get help to puerto rico. Wo workers helped to collect about 60,000 pounds of relief supplies for those still struggling. The items will be loaded on to a kor goe plane that leaves for puerto rico tomorrow morning. The College Dream<\/a> is within sight for some lucky students. Today 672 students were inducted into unique scholarship problems. The students have the opportunity to earn full scholarships to rut dwegers if main tab a grade point average through school. They cant miss four days of class per year. The city of philadelphia is salute iing a historymaking college graduate. Today the Council Honors<\/a> wub of 32 rogue scholars last month. Hes the fridge graduate to receive the scholarship and pursue a masters degree at the university of oxford. Wishing the eagles, birds in l. A. Looking to bounce back against the ram this is sunday. The matchup is putting Carson Wentzs<\/a> friendships to the test. We john clark is live at angels stadium. It is a Beautiful Day<\/a> out here. We met some fans from mexico who drove 14 hours to come see the eagles. These are die hard fans that want to catch a glimpse of the birds. Lets take a look at carson wentz. This is a huge quarterback matchup. These are two young stud quarterbacks hopefully will rule this league for years to come. And already they are the most successful quarterbacks drafted onetwo in their first couple years. They are friends, they worked out before the draft. It is on. They each want to beat each other. You can throw the ball well. He has a lot of arm talent. I thought we got along great. Were good friends now so were excited to faceoff. We have had a lot of crossover film this year. I have seen a handful of his games on tape. Hes having a great year. We text back and forth. It will be fun for us. It will be good to compete on the same game as him, but were focused on such different things. I look forward to saying hi and chatting with him. Besides that, just have a lot of respect for what hes done this year. Very happy for him. Look forward to seeing him. Take a look at what each eagles player got in their locker. A bobble head of south jerseys own mike trout. The angels and mike trout being very good hospitable hosts. Dont worry, mike, if youre watching back in south engineje youre hunting. Hes taking care of your locker. As i said, 14hour drive and they are here. Another story of nelson. Im john clark live at anaheim, california. Back to you. Absolutely. I think its a good thing the birds have been out west all week long. Have is all the positive fans. Nbc 10 is your official station of the eagles. And we have you covered sunday. Our power hour of coverage starts sunday morning at 9 30 with Eagles Gameday<\/a> kickoff followed by game plan at 10 00. Join us after the late news for more exclusive eagles analysis and interviews from the team and coaches. And tonight its football night in atlanta. Thursday night football features an nfc south battle between the saints and the falcons pop coverage at 7 30 here on nbc 10. A new trail will connect the north and out is sections in east philly. A group of children helped break ground on the new trail. The areas are separated by roosevelt boulevard. That means anybody who want wants to get to the park that is to cross the busy road. The full trail will span 3. 2 miles when complete. A little cold to be out there on the trails today. Hat, glove, you need it. Or to be walking through the italian market as we look at south philadelphia. Bundle up. Its that kind of weather out there. Puffy coat and wear the nice boots. And your gloves and hat. If it resembles a blanket, ill put it ob. Outside we did have sunshine and some high clouds. E were going to have a very pretty sunset out there. Temperatures are not cooperating. Mid40s in philadelphia. We have cooler temperatures toward the lehigh valley. But look at the numbers out to the west of us. Still bitterly cold. 17 in the twin cities. 28 in chicago and omaha. 30 in cincinnati. Pints at 36. Were not going to get warmer. Were going to get colder by the end of next week. Get used to this regime. Its not going anywhere. You saw the gusty winds blowing john clark around. Even in california, they are in the low 60s. Its 41 in coatesville. 45 in Atlantic City<\/a> right now. Dover is 45 degrees. Were going to drop down to freezing or below. 32 in philadelphia. 2 in coatesville. For all in trenton, 29. 31 in Atlantic City<\/a>. Youre going to come in at 30 degrees. So it will be chilly. Throw the extra blanket on the bed and lets talk about the feels like. This isnt the actual air temperature. This is what it will feels like when you factor in the winds with the air temperature on bare skin. Youll wake up tomorrow. If they do not have proper coats and gloves on, its going to feel like 26 degrees when they head out the door. 35 in philadelphia. And the temperature wont be too much warmer than that. 32 on saturday morning in philadelphia. The radar is quiet in our area. Go a little further to the west to see snow showers in pittsburgh and williams port. This is whats going to happen. Im going to take you through two models. Well be fine tonight. Tomorrow we get a few clouds. Were okay. Well see the clouds and then tomorrow night and into saturday, this is the precision model. This is the model and it brings snow to southern delaware and south jersey. And then its all out of here. Its gone. This is the european, which most people say is the most trusted model. By tomorrow night, here comes some snow. And by saturday, and does not leave until saturday night and sunday. So the models are a little in disagreement. At this point, were all going to get snow. Its still a little warm out there. Nonetheless, be prepared to see the first flakes tomorrow or saturday. 43 tomorrow in philadelphia. 40 on saturday. Well see that snow that could be measurable south and east of the area. 38 on sunday. 42 on monday. A better chance of snow for all of us tuesday and wednesday. And again, next weekend. A far cry from the 50s we have seen earlier this month. Thank you. Coming up, team usa in jeopardy. Members of the bobsled team are without their sleds. Whats behind the holdup creating ksh before the competition. Plus a light show streaking across the sky. The science of this e great ball of fire over south jersey. A christmas caper. The grinch on the run trying to steal the holiday spirit from a new jersey neighborhood. New video of a feline seen throw into a trash shoot. The error that saved one of the cats nine lives. Thats new at 5 00. First lets look at the closing bell on wall street. We are up a bit. Dow up about 70 points. Nasdaq up 36. A surveillance camera caught the grinch in the act. This woman is stealing a pair of decorative Christmas Trees<\/a> from a porch in new jersey. At one point she even waved at the camera. Then she walks off down the street with her stolen goods. This is the last time anybody has seen her or the tree. You already know this, but nbc 10 is your official station of the eagles. We cant say it enough. If you are making the trip to l. A. This weekend, you dont have to go far for a taste of philadelphia. Still ahead, the south philly staple showing up in Southern California<\/a>. First flakes, one hod el says a few of us gets them. The other one says we all do. Ill break it down when i come back. Plus stealing millions of dollars from philadelphia children. Who is accusing the Parking Authority<\/a> of ripping off the School District<\/a>. Dramatic video of a Security Guard<\/a>. Being dragged by this suv. He ended up getting pulled around this new jersey art. Thats all ahead at 5 00. Right now at 4 30, missing out on 78 million. Thats how much the Auditor General<\/a> says the philadelphia Parking Authority<\/a> costs the School District<\/a>. Nbc 10s aundrea clinethomas joins us now live from School District<\/a> headquarters in Spring Garden<\/a> with more on the audits impact. Reporter the money from all of these parking fines are supposed to go to the city and the School District<\/a>. But often times the School District<\/a>s check came up short. According to the audit, some of that is because of large payouts to upper management, upper executives and even things like catering bills. When it comes to giving tickets, philadelphias Parking Authority<\/a> does not miss a beat. But where is is all of that money going . I dont think its going to fix anything or to make any improvements or anything like that. The boards oversight allowed the director to become what can only be described as a tyrant. Reporter the Auditor General<\/a> found years of mismanagement from the highest levels of the state agency. It included a big payout to former executive who e resigned in 2016 amidSexual Harassment<\/a> allegations. We should regain the administration and the revenues of the Parking Authority<\/a>. Cosponsored by the councilman called on the governor, mayor and General Assembly<\/a> to return to local control. During the same time the district was closing dozens of schools and laying off thousands of employees. The districts chief Financial Officer<\/a> says now we know during a time of budget cuts and tough choices the ppa was choke iing needed revenue that would have helped students and school communities. The question now is how will the ppa change its practices and gibb to restore some of the millions in lost education funding. We reached out to the ppa. They said no one was able available to go on camera today, but the board has put most of the audits recommendations in place and working to do more. The audit is being referred to agencies including the Attorney Generals Office<\/a> for review. Reporting live in Spring Garden<\/a>, aundrea clinethomas, nbc 10 news. Well be following this. Thank you. Now to our weather. You can see folks out on their bikes bundled up. This is the scene along the bridge this morning as they were making their way on to kelly drive. If it youre moving out there, blood is flowing and a little warm 37 you can see they have been making some snow. They are hoping Mother Nature<\/a> gives some skiers and snowborders on the slopes. Could see the flakes as early as tomorrow night. Tammie souza has the details in had your most accurate forecast. We start really paying attention when we say flakes. Thats right. All you have to do is say this word, snow. Not only at home, but everybody in the studio. This is where we were as far as highs. Pretty impressive. 47 in philadelphia. 34 in mount pocono. 46 many millville. Problem is we have that wind. And it made it feel like it was in the upper 30s and 40s. Right now, 45 in philadelphia. 32 for pocono. So a couple things were going to e keep an eye on. Clouds beginning to increase. Well go from 40 at 10 00 to 34 at 6 00 tomorrow morning in philadelphia. 35 in the pennsylvania suburbs. Valley wakes up to 25 degrees. 32 is your wakeup weather in delaware. Then e we take a look at the moisture in the atmosphere. We have rain turning to snow in the central portion of the state. What we see is snow showers off to the west and theres a system thats going to be moving up the coast that could be bringing us all our first flakes. Well time that out when i come back in a couple minutes l. A group of children have a wish this christmas. Instead of asking santa, they are going straight to congress. They are urging congress to pass permanent protection for young undocumented immigrants. Their wish is to stay with their families for the holidays. I really want to stay here in mytown Country Living<\/a> here in america. The children went around capitol hill passing out letters. Take a look at the other stories were following for you county by county at 4 00. Lets start in new castle county. A judge sentenced a former Charter School<\/a> administrator to 18 months behind bars today. He embed led 160,000 from the Family Foundations<\/a> academy between 2011 and 2015. In camden county, santa clause traded in his sleigh for a helicopter to spread Holiday Cheer<\/a> to sick kids. He touched down on the roof at Cooper University<\/a> health care. He dlifred presents to children who may have to spend christmas in the hospital this year. In atlantic county, a festive show of support for abused children this Holiday Season<\/a>. Holiday tree will be on display starting tonight in the board walk hall lobby. Special advocates for children teamed up for the deck the halls festival of trees event. Cam cast is the Parent Company<\/a> of nbc 10. It was all about building better bricks today in north philadelphia. Nbc 10 was where students participated in a competition using lego robots they built. The strongest robots and their respective builders walked away winners. The competition is part of Computer Science<\/a> education. So im sure last weekend you saw the super sky. Many of us had the treat to see it over the past weekend. A different show lit up the skies over south jersey. Whats behind this great ball of fire caught on Police Dash Cam<\/a> video. Plus christmas in a cup. The latest frappuccino craze thats taking off. And new at 5 00, a man punched her in a fit of road rage while her children were in the car. The mothers dramatic story, coming up at 5 00. A new study the giving patients fewer pain pills after gallbladder removal. Reduci reducing painkillers had little effect on the pain levels for most patients and requests for refills did not increase. Previous data showed the average patient receive issed about 50 pills after surgery, but they only took about six. The first flakes are going to be flying, but there are two different scenarios. The forecast models with the forecast when i come back. These are very powerful tools to give these families a gift that is more valuable than all the gold in the world. New at 5 00, how a local man is using his baking skills to help familys dreams come true. Watch as a fireball flashes through the sky. Hamilton police captured this video on dash cams on saturday on 3 00 in the morning. A viewer sent us this video. Watch the top left hand corner of the screen. We are talking with scientists about this se phenomenon. Well have that story at 5 30. The u. S. National bobsled team is in germany for trials. But they are missing important gear. Their bobsleds. They are stuck in customs at Los Angeles International<\/a> airport. They are hopeful they will get there by tomorrow. The team is supposed to compete on saturday. Its one of seven races to qualify for the olympics. Jamie tweeted out this appeal. Dear santa, all wed like for crihristmas is our sleds to arre so we can compete in the world cup this weekend. Maybe you can help team usa with an early Christmas Present<\/a> please. To e see every moment, every medal on every device, tap the app. You can find the phi things to know about this years games and read more about our local athletes competing to represent team usa. You may remember the unicorn frappuccino. Now theres a Christmas Tree<\/a> frappuccino. This is a peppermint moe cha with a whipped cream tree decorated with caramel drizzle garland, candy cranberry ornaments and finished with a strawberry tree topper. Its available today through monday at participating locations. You know what also happens is army and navy weekend. The game returns to philadelphia this year after baltimore played host last year. Thats when army ended a 14year losing streak. Take a live look at lincoln financial field from our eagles nest camera. All is quiet at the moment. The birds have been out west in los angeles practicing for their game on sunday. Fans headed down for saturdays game definitely going to want to have all the gear with them and be prepared for wet weather. Maybe like a wet sloppy snow rain mix. Maybe nothing. But at this point, theres such diversity in the models. Its going to be breezy and cold. Youre not going to want that cold thing. Youll want the hot. A rain snow mix. They will be light and youre looking at 35 degrees. But its going to feel more like 32 degrees. So its going to be a chilly one out there for the army versus navy game gaim on saturday. Were talking about how was it today. How about 47 degrees today. Not too bad. We had a windchill that made it feel like the low 40s at time. No rain and our highest wind gusts at 2 miles per hour. The radar not picking anything up. But its starting to look at a rain jsh snow mix. We have snow showers moving into the area. We have some brisk winds off the great lakes. So we have several things going on. But. Everything seems to be falling apart as it enters our region because we have very dry air in place as well. How about we go to dallas. Lets check out whats going on. Theres nothing here thats going to affect us. Theres some green coming up along the carolina coastline. Lets go to texas. Lets go to mexico where they are seeing snow. Not all that unusual, but this is a storm system thats dug so deeply and look at the moisture flow. This is the system that could bring us our first flakes for tomorrow evening and also on saturday. Watch the flow as it heads northward. Its a coastal storm. Its not really truly a nor o s noreaster, but it could bring by the time we get into early on saturday this is one model. It could bring us some snow. And that may be. In southern delaware. This is the rpm model. And it will be a chilly weekend. This is the european model. It brings it in here by tomorrow evening. And then it bring it is across the entire area so everybody will get a littling of snow. And again its out of here by sunday. So two different models with two different scenarios. How about we take a look to the west. Nothing yet, but theres another system that could come in in the middle of next week. How much snow . This is the precision model. It has maybe an inch or so for south jersey and delaware. Nothing in philadelphia. This is the european model. Its talking inches across the area. Somewhere in between is where it will find our reality. At this point, i would plan on maybe just a few flurries in philadelphia. A little bit of a rain snow mix elsewhere. 42 on saturday. Mainly the e snow will be south and east of the city. 42 on monday. Could see some snow tuesday evening and wednesday. This could be accumulating snow. Then we get bitterly cold and could see snow friday into saturday as well. Your official eagles station is out here in california covering the eagles game on sunday. Were a long way from the land of the cheesesteak. I found a place called phillys best cheese steak. Find out if they are one of the best. It feels good to be back. Miim alive and have a second chance. James im thankful for the help and the opportunity that i received. Darlene im thankful to be able to help people in crisis. Vanessa im thankful that addiction is treatable, and that help is available. Christie new jersey is experiencing a heroin epidemic fueled by opioid painkillers. But if you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, i want you to know we are here for you. This Holiday Season<\/a>, choose help. Call 844 reach nj or visit reachnj. Gov. A lot of eagles fabs are giving themselves a threeday weekend to seat birds take on the rams. If they are looking for traditional phil l philly cuisi. I stumbled upon this place. I figured it would be just another knock off, but let me assure you this place is the real deal. As soon as you step inside phillys best, you can tell this place is legit. Thats the owner and his wife. When we moved to california, there was no cheesesteaks. An idea was born. We bring everything we need to make an authentic cheesesteak from philadelphia. Including rolls and tasty cakes. He tound a way to make this place sound like, smell like and look like youre in philadelphia. The authentic cheesesteak. It started here in Fountain Valley<\/a> 26 years ago. This year has been the best. We had people traveling sometimes two hours to come here. Were starting to get orders from people traveling from philadelphia. They hear about the best from other family members and they are getting the catering orders together. Its going to be huge. The eagles have been in Southern California<\/a> to play the chargers and this sunday the rams. Bob was at the last game and. He will be at this one along with the rest of his philly brethren. There was more ooeagles fans than chargers fan. I feel that this weekend as well. Hue did it taste . This is me trying one of the phillys best cheesesteaks. It took me all of five minutes to make that thing disappear. Steven fisher, nbc 10 news. How did he get that assignment . Thats awesome. E eating cheese jb steaks on the job. With the right rolls. Nbc 10 is your official station of the ooeg. We have you covered as the birds look to bounce back against the rams in l. A. Our power hour of coverage starts early at 9 30. Followed by eagles game plan at 10 00 and join us after the late news for more exclusive analysis and interviews from the team and coaches. We are working on several new stories at. Including an extreme act of cruelty to a cat. A cat survives a tenstory fall after animal cruelty investigators say she was put in a garbage bag and thrown down a trash chute. I am disgusted. Im ted greenberg. How a malfunction likely saved the animals life. Snow showers is what were looking at for parts of the area. This storm may bring atlanta. But what does it mean for us. Ill break it down, coming up. as a person who loves the finer things, this Holiday Season<\/a>, ive asked for a luxurious new buick suv. fingers crossed. ring in the holidays with buick. Get up to 20 below msrp on most 2017 luxury suv models. Thats almost 7,400 on this Buick Enclave<\/a> leather. Experience the new buick this Holiday Season<\/a> for remaining 2017s. Cat cruelty, Surveillance Video<\/a> obtained by nbc 10 throws someone throwing a cat down a trash chute and the outrage is growing. Race against time in california. Wildfires are raging consuming neighborhoods as firefighters face a new threat. How this Security Guard<\/a> got dragged around a new jersey parking lot. Several roads are closed because of a police investigation. Authorities tell us a suspect whom they were trying to serve a warrant on is now barricaded inside of the house. The home is along pond road in bristol. As you can see police even ambulances are out there on the scene. They have shut down a few intersections in the area. Several homes have been evacu e evacuated. All schools have been placed on lockdown as a result. Brandon hudson is on the way to the scene. Hell have a live report and will bring you new information. Lets head out west. Firefighters are taking a beating trying to control raging wildfires in sosh. The winds are spreading the flames across hillside and neighborhoods. About,000 homes with without power. 5,000 firefighters are battling the flames. The fires are only 5 contained. 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