Start of christmas as we look live at the Christmas Tree at the blue cross river rink on pens landing. Merry Christmas Eve and happy hanukk hanukkah. It has been a full night of celebrations and it is not over yet. Nbc 10s drew smith joins us live at the cathedral of saints peter and paul. And people are heading there now for midnight mass. Sfwlr reporter that will begin in just an hour. Right now there are people heading into the cathedral and weve been speaking to people all across the city of philadelphia. The start of christmas and hanukkah off to a good start. Its a south philly tradition that never gets old. The lights shining bright this Christmas Eve and bringing out the best in these neighbors. Just bringing out candy ka canes. Reporter kids got to visit with santa. God bless all our troops, fire, police, everybody who protects this country and ill be there tomorrow. Reporter another tradition brought out a strong turn out for the feast of seven fishes in davios in center city
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20s we think in a few spots. Possibly the wind sheltered valley thins north bay. 35 degrees in east bay and dublin. And up and down the santa clara valley, check out the temperatures south downtown. 35 in willow glen and saratoga. Downtown san jose, temperatures mild relatively speaking. Within the next few hours see the temperatures dropping into the mid30s with patchy frost likely into the morning. Where we canned see upper 20s to start the day. And the sevenday forecast coming up. We continue our Team Coverage now with nbc bay areas cheryl hurd. For some the cold means another warm blanket on the bed. Reporter it is really cold out here. And here is the sign to prove it. Right now it is 35 degrees in walnut creek. There are some people who enjoy the winter hadlike temperatures. But there are a group of people having problems with it. Power with her was touch and go for 15 hours or so. Last couple of days weve had had, like i say Christmas Eve, yesterday and this morning, in and out,
Pop legend George Michael. He died in his home at the age of 53 from Heart Failure. They have not released an official cause of death but said it was not being classified as suspicious. Delivering hits with his band wam wake me up before you go go as a solo artist he developed into a more serious singer and song writer and allotted for his tremendous vocal range like in this duet he sang with elton john. The sun going down on me he sold well over 100 million albums globally and numerous awards. Celebrities Ellen Degeneres calling him a brilliant talent. An tweeted heart broken that loss of my beloved friends. Yours only george, the world of music, the world at large forever loved. And elton john saying i am in deep shock. I have lost a beloved friend. The kindest, most generous soul and a brilliant artist. My heart goes out to his family and friends and all of his fans. Back here aut home, blizzars and wind closing much of the country. And put one family in harms way leading to a harro
At the Delaware River front. Youre looking live at the blue cross river rink. Thanks for joining us. Fireworks lit up the sky just off penns landing right here on nbc 10. And now nbc 10s andrea clinethomas where the it crowd is excited for the second round of fireworks at midnight. Reporter thats so right. Its really hard to find a new years eve celebration that adults and children can enjoy together. For another year, take a look. Winter fest did just that and this year its a sold out crowd. Star wars provided the sound track for the seventh annual fireworks. Its nice to watch everybody come together and really have a good time with it. Reporter a special 6 00 p. M. Show was perfect for families, especially young children. And we usually like skate and then eat smores near the fire pits. Reporter at winter fest, the music, fire pits and the skating got the Party Started early. Ive skated and fallen because i cannot skate but its really cool here. Reporter carry weber and Robby Johnson