Crash. For the first time in 25 years alabama voters elect a democrat to the senate. They overpowered me. This philadelphia woman asked us not to identify her because shes afraid, two men who posed as utility workers and robbed her will strike again. She said that she lost more than thousands of dollars she said she lost faith in hugh mant. Im not james corden, i am harry styles. I have some great news just half an hour ago james and his wife jill had a beautiful baby girl. Todays morning minis sponsored by penn medicines Abramson Cancer Center number one Cancer Center in the region. Major props to him with two and a half hours notice harry styles stepped into guest hose when his wife, and baby girl are doing great. Congratulations to the happy family. Lets not let katie wait outside, in this bitter cold, but katie, take ate way. This really stinks, im not going to lie. It is really cold. I heard from people on facebook, twitter saying please put a hat on. I understand it will mess your hair up. Then i have to rand d a hit twor that i cant getaway with that thank you for your concern though. It is really cold outside. Lets go to the maps. We will show you what is up here. We have a generally clear skies a few cloud, wind is vicious. Heres the current sustain wind speed, we are at 15 miles an hour, it is not like it is a terribly damaging wind but it is absolutely enough to notice it, out of the west northwest it comes here and your temperatures tell the story. It is frigid down to 21 degrees at the airport and mere 11 currently in mount pocono. Heres what it feels like factoring that in, more like Single Digits, regional wide, best spot we have got here is in dover where it feels like a mere 11. As day goes on we will see sunshine, however, wind continues to whip and then later on we actually have a new clipper system, late tonight. Another round of snow is on the way, short winter is absolutely here and boy, do you feel it, meisha. I bet you do, katie, i cannot imagine it took my breath away walking outside this morning, just give those heaters, prepped, and running a little bit early, i will warn you now. 422 at route 29 headlights in the eastbound direction you can see a sea of headlights letting us know how busy it is getting. A lot of times people head out earlier not a bad idea, good news it is our roadways are nice and dry. 422 building levels right now boulevard at fox street taillights moving in the southbound direction. We are building levels here as well but overall boulevard anywhere we look we are still looking okay. I95 south at cottman moving southbound is looking pretty good. Northbound side is equal too, to southbound side, northbound side but just southbound side we will keep an eye on. Who are we kidding . Disabled vehicle 295 north pennsylvania route 45 that left lane is compromised because of the disable vehicle heading out there now. Give yourself couple extra minutes. That vehicle fire in bill berthsville, that is still out there and talking about this in the next 10 minutes, rahel, back over to you. We will see you then, more on our breaking news deadly hit and run in tacony violent two vehicle crash happened around 1 30 in the 5900 block of torresdale avenue. Impact caused one passenger to be thrown from the car and that passenger a man in his 30 s later died in the hospital. Two people in the striking vehicle ran leaving their car behind. And, from just, inspecting the striking vehicle there is some damage to the front windshield that appears that the driver and passengers head may have struck the windshield. Two other vehicles, victims are hospitalized in stable condition. We will have much more in a live report, excuse me, coming up at 6 00. In other news Alabama Democrat doug jones beats g. O. P. Candidate roy moore in one of the most watched special electionness u. S. History but moore isnt ready to concede. Voters turned out in large numbers narrowly picking jones for senate seat, jones is alabamas first democratic senator in 25 years. His victory is a blow to President Trump and g. O. P. But republicans still control the senate. Time is 5 35. In Business News this morning we have seen governmental taxes on sugar beverage, tobacco could meat be next. Money watchs dianne king hall joins us live with that and more but first lets look at latest numbers, good morning, dianne. Reporter good morning, rahel and jim, i expect higher Interest Rates and then bank and other financial shares higher on wall street, dow jones finished at a all time high rallying 118 points but nasdaq who almost 13. Multi billion dollar fashion industry is up ended by no name clothes loyalty to brand like j crew gap, nike is weak Cancer Center mid of non designer labels. So much so in category like active wear private labels account for 20 percent of the sales, according to bloomberg. One Investor Network says it is more probable, countries will soon start seeing that it way, the farm animal investors risky return group says like Tobacco Industry it believes government will impose a syntax on meat within the next five to 10 years. It nissan effort to fight impact of climate change. There are less than two weeks, talking about shopping days, until christmas but running out of time if you need to ship a package to someone. Co like fedex and ups say they are dealing with unprecedented number of packages. Ups is warning their deliveries may be a day or two late. Powe office says december 9th 19th is last day to send firstclass mail for arrival by the 25th, jim and rahel. Just send them your love, dianne you dont to have worry about shipping, just sending you all of my love and positivity im all done with my shopping, check that off the list. Jim, you are amazing, i have to finish today. Literally they are saying dianne finish today. Some of us like me havent even started. Thanks, we will check with you tomorrow. Confession, i havent either, im starting to day is my plan. Were so much like, thank you. Pennsylvania state House Republicans after proved legislation that would limit abortions to the first 20 weeks of pregnancy but Governor Tom Wolf will veto the bill. Current limit is 24 weeks. It keeps exceptions such as when a mothers life is at risk or it could result in serious injuries but makes no exceptions for rape, insist or fetal abnormalities. Historic nomination from new jersey governor elect phil murphy. He elected, a Bergen County prosecutor to be the next attorney general. If confirmed graywall would be the first sikh attorney general in the country. Graywall assistant u. S. Attorney in new jersey and new york. Philadelphia Community Group is honoring Police Officers for their work and dedication. Eyewitness news at Philadelphia PoliceAsian AmericanAdvisory CommitteeHoliday Party at harbor season garden last night and recognize that had lady right there, trang do served as event mc. Annual part a Laos Committee to thanks, captains and officers for their work in keeping communities safe. It has happened again criminals posing as utility workers rob a elderly woman in our area latest incident happened monday night in northeast Philadelphia Police said two men posing as pgw workers got inside a eight fiveyear old womans house. Victim still shaken asked us not to identify her. I opened up the door a little, and he took advantage of that and then i will only be five minutes, five minutes of your time. Woman says that the thieves in the only took thousands of dollars but her faith in humanity. Utility workers show up at your house unexpectly call 911 , a Police Officer will come to make sure everything is okay. Living in radnor township and received a threatening email referencing a contract killer call police right away. Email writer demand bit coin currency. If you pay up writer will tell you who supposedly sent out a contract on your life. Investigators say it is next generation in the long running scheme of so, scams. Especially when you see disturbing nature, in this email. When he puts in parenthesis i have nine confirmed executions and i know im breaking the rules but im trying to give a chance, it vice chilling. Chilling indeed. Fbi and Radnor Township Police are now working to make an arrest. Former eagles quarterback and espn analyst is off the air, Donovan Mcnabb is off the air. Mcnabb ace monk several ex players, named in the lawsuit filed by, jamie cantor a former nfl network employee. In the suit cantor accused mcnabb of sending her sexually explicit text when he work at the network. Mcnabb has not commented, hall of fame running back Marshall Faulk is also named in that lawsuit. Well, still ahead marking start of the hanukkah in fail by turning a local landmark into one of the Worlds Largest menorahs. Stars of the Pitch Perfect three hit black carpet we will hear from them about what they hope fans will take away from this final installment of the series. I loved Pitch Perfect. Why should moms have all of the fun we will tell but his own photos, find out what his girlfriend thinks bit when we come do you need the most trusted batmaybe not. Holiday . screaming maybe you could trust the world would be just as happy without them. Maybe you could trust you wouldnt be replaced. Have your sleigh repossessed. And end up living in the middle of nowhere with the only friend you have left in the entire world. No or you could just trust duracell. I got to tell you Pitch Perfect fans start warming up your vocal cord because your favorite bellas are back. Stars of the pitch three the farewell tour rocked the black carpet. It features bellas reuniting for overseas tour. Stars hope fans will be happy with the final installment of the series. I hope people will get a kick out of the big changes, the action, sort of the turns that it takes, that we have never done before. It was always an adventure every single day on set and we would just laugh, and it felt like a family. Of course, the singing, Pitch Perfect three the farewell tourist set to hit theaters next friday, december between the second. How about this star wars last jedi hasnt even made to it theaters yet but i have to tell you it is a hit on line ticket side fandega is top seller have the year and biggest since 2015. Stars wars, force awakens which scored biggest opening of all time last jedi hits theaters on friday. Okay. Amazing. Katie . Yes. We know what you will be talking about. Absolutely freezing. Just being out there for a minor two, it kind of just hurts. Yes. Anything exposed. Be really smart about this. Make sure you give your cars the time it will need to warm up, too. But we are looking at some sunshine. It is all with the chill today that is main head line for sure. This is a shot of the poconos, it is nothing but excuse is here, out the wazoo to make snow as ovulate. Their basis starting to build up. This is jack frost big boulder and ski resorts are now pretty much all opened if it is only on weekends they are now starting to open up. They have ample cold to work with in those areas too to get again that nice base. There werent too many trails opened, but i think those numbers will get up nicely now that we have cold air. Eyewitness weather watchers, oh, yeah, these are actual temperatures reported, 19 from fran, he has got wind, now it is out of the way, generally 10 miles an hour, somewhat west northwesterly all day licensing here today but his gusts peeking as high as 22 degrees. He has two little pups and they didnt want to stay outside. The animals are trying to get back inside that means something, so make sure we are taking care of them too. Too cold for you it is too cold for them. Take care of them. Further off to the north where 19 is value from eileen, she has a clear sky, 11mile an hour wind speed, her wind chill, checking in at 10 degrees. Really cold, good advice, put on extra layers here today especially true if you must be out for an extended period of time. If you are running from the parking lot to the office i will give you that. You are in the out there for so long but if you have a job that keeps you outside for whatever reason, postal worker make sure you are smart about this. Wind advisory is posted until 10 for south delaware, south most new jersey and see gusts that peak as high as 50 males an hour in that zone. Wind advisory as a result there but everybody will get on the wind. These are current gusts reported where peeking in millville at 36 miles an hour. Not a lot of chill, in the area Single Digits every where this isnt even the end of it we have reenforcing blast of cold coming in the form of the clipper. This is a classic, moves through quickly as they tend to do it doesnt have moisture as they tend not to do and it will get in here later in to it help keep your cold air in place for next couple days. How much snow . Very modest. Further south we will in the see much of anything but look at time stamp here until later on this evening, seven, eight, 9 00 p. M. Far north and western suburbs, it is strictly snow for everyone. Some may not see anything out of it but we are talking in more than a quick dusting, insurance or two far northerly high valley pocono region but they will are chill sticks around. Another snow shower on friday. Saturday clearing out with sun sunday here comes rebound back to the mid 40s but there could be a shower or rain by then. Just a little bit of everything. Oh, yeah. Katie, thank you very much. All right. We are looking outside, so far for our morning commute then we are looking good. We are st upright now schuylkill at boulevard you can see movement here. I will say though now as we are approaching the 6 00 oclock hour thinks looking g we are starting to build up levels but we are still looking good, there on the schuylkill blue route near schuylkill, lets take a look we have flashing lights right here pulled off to the side but overall in terms of the volume here though we are looking okay here as well. Ninetyfive at the airport lots of movement around this area, i will say that the airport is heating up and we have another accident in collegeville. Route 291st avenue at main street like i always say give yourself extra minutes heading out there right now. We have a disable vehicle on 295 north past route 45 that left lane compromised there and plus construction on the new jersey turnpike southbound pennsylvania route 37 that right lane compromise budd that vehicle fire is now all cleared, jim, back over to you thanks, meisha. One man on the mission to help victims, elderly and single mothers by doing their yard work. Rodney smith from alabama but traveled all 50 states to take care of other peoples lawns for free. Smith says it started back in 2015 when he found an elderly man struggling to cut his grass, that is when he started an Organization Called raising men lawn care service. When we come through the yard for free they can use it for things they really need. Smith says folks interested in having him care for their lawn usually send him a message on facebook. Now like you have never seen before nick roberts of boston put his fast food belly on full display for his gender reveal party. Twentyfive yearold teamed up with his photographer friend as an extra special, extra special gift to his girlfriend , photos of the hilarious shoot shows him cradling his exposed stomach sometimes even using his favorite fast food as props. When im full and press my stomach out it looks like im carrying. Nailing model face he was giving blue steel in the sun, just killing me, the entire time. It was hard to take those photos. Extremely difficult. He mastered that pose. Roberts says he plans to show pictures to his one monthold son logan when he is older. We can all relate to having a little food belly. Nice to see him embracing tonight support of his wife and girlfriend. You never had a food belly. Wait a second. I go to the gym every day. Oh, yeah. This body just doesnt happen overnight. No kidding. Still ahead, little known City Ordinance that could determine a Christmas Tree every day. We will be right welcome back everyone. Only during the holidays will you see a sight, like this. Yes, a oregon local celebrity is decking halls the only way that he knows how. That would be Portland Oregon own uni pipe shore entertains shoppers downtown, while riding a uni cycle. For holidays he is dressed as grinch and playing christmas songs. It takes a lot of skill there. To be dressed, riding a uni cycle the whole thing. Are you considering getting a fresh cut Christmas Tree. You may want to check if you can legally have one before chopping one down. There is a philadelphia ordinance that forbid some people from having real Christmas Trees inside of their homes. Law says trees are not loud in houses or apartments with more than two units because they could pose a fire hazard. We caught up with some people who had mixed emotion about this little known law. You know, you should have the privilege of doing what you want. If you want them real tree you should have a real tree. I think it is a shame but for safety reasons it is probably smart. Residents could be find 300 for violating nearly 30 yearold ordinance but department of l and i says it is rarely enforced. Secret santa is making christmas wishes come true after picking up a lay away tab at a south jersey walmart they paid close to 49,000 for more than 200 people to receive their lay away items for free. Shoppers didnt know until they went to the Millville Walmart to pick up their order. They are grateful for the kind act. I call it a christmas blessing. I never had nothing like this ever happen to me. That is why i felt like for him to do that, exactly what you did forust cant believe it. I still cant believe to it this day. Walmart did confirm the secret santas good deed and release aid statement saying that we are reminded how good people can be, and there is speculation but walmart will not reveal the name. 49,000. That is a sweet gesture. Wow. Happy hon cars, boat house row is shining blue in honors of the jewish festival of lights. City decorated boat house row with the beautiful lights. Lighting will be added to one house on boat house row. They represent the menorah candles and city officials calling it, one of the Worlds Largest, menorahs. We are told new yorkers claim that thinks the Worlds Largest menorah they huddled near central park for Lighting Ceremony last night. It is about 30 feet tall and weighs 4,000pounds. National economic director gary cone did the honors of lighting the National Menorah in washington d. C. Last night n his remarks he praised President Trumps decision to recognize jerusalem as israel s capitol. He says this years celebration of the hanukkah is particularly, meaningful. Coming up in the next half an her of cbs3 Eyewitness News most googled people and events of the 2017. Most wonderful time of the year and also most stressful, so much to do, so little time, it is very easy to get overwhelmed. Doctor jen will be here to handle all that whoo testis this thing on . huh . Cmon your turn mmmm. Where do pencils go on vacation . loud speaker pencilvania pencilvania laughing frosted just right. Crunch in every bite. Kelloggs frosted miniwheats. More people shop online for the holidays than ever before. And the United StatesPostal Service delivers more of those purchases to homes than anyone else in the country. Because we know, even the smallest things are sometimes the biggest. Even the smallest things toasting dad im not one but heres to. To many more years of friendship. And feasts crowd [laughing, cheering] to presents a mi familia que lo es todo. To being right here, right now, with you. Sfx dog bark. And you. Toasting dad i guess what im trying to say is, heres to family. Valuevery. T. J. Maxx. Marshalls. Homegoods. Family is the greatest gift. Brace yourself for a bitter blast this morning, it is windy, and down right frigid, so pile on the layers, dont forget your hat, gloves, mittens, katie will let us necessity how long this will stick around. A deadly hit run crash so powerful that one victim was ejected from his car, were live with the description of the suspects who took off from the scene. Tonight ladies and gentlemen you took the right move. When the vote is this close it is not over. You heard him there republican roy moore refused to concede after doug generals stunning victory in alabama first time a democrat has won that senate seat in 25 years. Lots going on it is wednesday december 13th good morning im jim donovan. Im rahel solomon. People are waking up to a bitter blast, Eyewitness News caught folks bundled up on avenue of the arts this morning. While were you sleeping temperatures took a nose dive we are feeling wind chills in the Single Digits. One man said if you go outside today brace yourself. You have to layer it up, yes. Long johns, sweat pants, whatever. Right now temperature looks to be 21 degrees. Katie, lets talk numbers, it is 21 according to our bug here in center city but how will it feel. That is what you have to go by. Thermometer is bad enough but you have to take that into account that wind. How does it feel . Heres how it feels. We are looking at maps here, 7 t