Celebration. Drivers could be in messy start to the morning commute. Good evening everyone im jessica dean. Im ukee washington. Lets get right over to to meteorologist kate bilo in the wet sent. What do you think the Early Morning will bring for those on the road. It could be messy out there. It look like the instead yesterday of the rain get in toward the later part of the morning rush. But there will be some fog and low clouds around even early so expect a damp slow start to your morning. And possibly the same in the afternoon. Storm scanstorm scan3 shows clog through right now. Low clouds and fog developing. Temperatures on the mild side but the rain has us in its sites. Take look at this area of rain forming over the deep south. Heavy near atlanta moving rather quickly the. It will eight you have the eastern seaboard into tomorrow. Temperatures right now still well above average certainly were only talking about rain no frozen precipitation with this even. 50 degrees in physical at the moment. 49 in wilmington. Its 48 degrees in allentown. So what to expect that was the overnight hours. Watch for the low clouds and fog developing. Patchy fog not widespread dense fog but reduced visibility in spots and kit come many on you quickly. Play it safe out there overnight into the early part of the morning commute. Low clouds and fog will persist. Light rain will begin again at least during the commute. And toward the end of the morning commute, but it will be with us all day. Coming up ill tell you about your evening commute tomorrow, and about the brief blast of cold air that will follow this system. Jess cash back over to you. Kate, see you soon, thanks. Fire destroys a church in wilmington and sends a fir fighter to the hospital. Chopper three over seen on vander veer avenue and north pine street. That fire at the New JerusalemMissionary Baptist Church reached two alarms before being placed under control just before 8 00 oclock. No word on the injured firefighters condition. This same church, though, had a basement fire just two weeks ago. Both fires are now under investigation. Tonight parents are concerned after what police are calling the suspicious death of a child at a daycare center. It happened on the 3500 block of germantown avenue in north philly. Natasha brown is at special vick testimony with the latest on the investigation right now. Natasha . Reporter well, ukee, the cause of the babys death is now under investigation by the special victims unit. But right now police are calling the death suspicious. They not telling me nothing. The staff not telling me nothing. They dont know whats going on. Its just an investigation. Reporter concern parents were met with more questions an answers as they arrived at sisters daycare in north philadelphia. Frenzied parents rush to the Child Care Center in the theyve hundred block of germantown avenue after hearing that a 10 month old baby girl was found up responsive. Tasha harris has two children here. Theyve been here since birth so i had good experience with them for years. My son is now four and my daughter is two. So im actually shocked. Police say the 10 month old girls uncle arrived at the center around noon to find staff performing cpr on the baby. He immediately drove the child to 94 by temple hospital. Where she was pronounced dead about 45 minutes later. Parents hugging their children even more tightly on the heels of such a loss. They take spectacular care of my child. So i dont know what happened. Im not afraid to leave my son in their care at all. Reporter well an active investigation is currently underway. Meantime, according to state records, sisters Child Care Center has had more than 40 violations in the past two years. Thats the very latest for now. Were live in hunting park tonight, Natasha Brown cbs3 Eyewitness News. Natasha, thank you. A pickup truck smash noose a berks county home and one person is in the hospital tonight as a result. This happened on north readin rg avenue. Police say the driver was not seriously hurt but the truck crashed into the living room of someone injuring that person inside. Crews had to shut off gas service to the home before pulling the vehicle out. The cause of that crash is under investigation. A 29yearold man is in custody tonight after police say he killed his elderly father inside their overbrook home. This happened on the 5700 block of woodbine avenue. Police say the 82yearold victim was found unresponsive with stab wounds to his face and neck. Detectives arrested the vick tips son after a brief investigation but no word tonight on what spark the violence. Protesters take to the streets of baltimore following a mistrial for one of the six officers charged in the freddie gray case. Tonight city officials are urging calm hoping to avoid repeat of last springsville length demonstrations. A couple dozen protesters marched through downtown baltimore after a judge declared a mistrial for William Porter the first of Six Police Officers facing charges for the death of freddie gray. Demonstrations were mostly peaceful as hundreds of Law Enforcement officers brace for possible violence. At least two protesters were taken into custody despite the mayors appeal for calm. We are prepared to respond. We will protect our residents. We will protect our neighborhoods. No justice, no piece reporter but many are angry. A mistrial means that the prosecution did not do their job good enough. Gray died in april after suffering a fatal spinal cord injury while in police custody. Prosecutors argued porter ignored grays pleas for medical help and broke Police Policy by failing to secure him with a seat belt while he was being transported to jail. Jurors deliberated for nearly 17 showers over three days before they toll the judge they cannot reach a decision. Grays family thanked them despite their inability to reach a verdict. We are not at all upset with them and neither should the public be upset. A meeting about a possible retrial will be held thursday. Porter could face as many as 25 years in prison if convicted. The trials for the other five Police Officers are scheduled to begin aft the new year in september the city reached a 6. 4 million wrongful death settlement with freddie grays family. Philadelphia city controller is sounding the alarm over response times for the fire department. An audit found over the last five years it took engines companies too long to arrive at fire scenes standar scenes. Fire unit officials blame rolling brown outs. Mayor elect jim kenney will end that practice. A jury is set to resume deliberations tomorrow in the trial of catherine knot. The 25yearold from bucks county is accused of taking part in an attack on a gay couple in center city last year. Yesterday knot testified she never punched or verbal al bruised the men. Two of knots coach defendants previously pleaded guilty and were sentenced to probation. Traffic stopped in center city today as drivers for taxis and uber black rallied in protest. They were protesting Ride Sharing Services uber x and lyft in philadelphia. Members of the Taxi Workers Alliance and Philadelphia Limo Association demanded change at city hall today. They say uber x and lyft are operating illegally because they did not have to pay for city licenses and inspections and other regulations. Everyone thinks theyre illegal except themselves. These people are taking millions of dollars from taxi drivers. We want some act. We want some justice. We want some commitment from the district attorney. You can make that money when you have uber x and lyft operat operating in the city. We dont mind paying our fees. We on pay our bills. Cbs3 reach out to uber for a statement then said in part many taxi and limousine drivers are understandably frustrated because the philadelphia parking authoritys outdated rules make it harder to earn a living when the public has shown they want more affordable options. The United States has reached an understanding with cuba to restore commercial flights between the two countries. American officials made the announcement today. Nothing is official just yet, but us airlines could begin flying to cuba win months. Right now, it is legal for americans to fly to cuba but it requires complicated charter flights that often require passengers to arrive at the airport hours in advance. Big news tonight that could affect your wallet. The fed has raised Interest Rates for the first time in nearly a decade. Heres Eyewitness News reporter david spunt with more on what this move means for you. Economic recovery is clearly come a long way although it is not yet complete. Reporter fed chair janet made it clear the us economy is on an up swing for seven years Interest Rates in the United States bottomed out at zero. A measure to protect a nation in recession. In april, 22009 foreclosures totaled a little over 200,000. By october that year, unemployment was at 10 . Now, monthly foreclosures are down 80 . And unemployment is now at 5 . The fact that fed is doing means the u. S. Economy, they have the confidence it will continue to strong. There will be more job growth. Jack mcintyre a Portfolio Manager and financial analyst with Brandywine Global in philadelphia. He says the Interest Rate growth will have positive impact on the average american. Especially with savings accoun accounts. That money that they have in savings account accounts actualg start to earn something. Mcintuses higher Interest Rates will bump auto loans are credit car rates a justable mortgages much the announcement from the fed clearly had a positive impact on wall street. The dow rose 224 points on wednesday. Not surprising says mcintyre who believes well see more positive things to come. The key, though, is that they go very slow because the economy isnt firing on all cylinder. Any future Interest Rate increases expect them to be gradual according to a statement from the fed. Mcinn tear says that will help you out if things are done in small steps and not in a big rush. Live in the sat center tonight, david spunt cbs3 Eyewitness News. David, speaking of saving money a local Utility Company is cutting checks to its own customers. Still to come tonight on Eyewitness News at 11 00 find out if you can be gets ago refund and how much it would be worth. And put a smile on your face with a new look at the panda cub whose birth made headlines around the world. See what bei bei the panda bear is up to now. Kate . Love that bei bei. Were track something rain as we head into the day tomorrow. Behind that, as this front exits well usher in the defendant air of the month so far. Get ready for a typical chilly december weekend but how long does the chill stick around . Ill have details in the seven day forecast. Hey, vittoria. Reporter the grandeur, the splendor, tis the season here in bryn athyn and do you not want to miss all the beauty here at the karen wood estate. Its all next. South jersey gas is getting ready to pay 20 million bath to its own customers. Sjg says the average customer will see 58 back on their january bill. The company says it was able to cut these checks because of lower wholesale prices on natural gas. South jersey gas had previously cut rates in october by about 10 . A star is born. Bei bei the giant panda was introduced to the world today. Thousands have been tracking the panda cubs progress online since his birth in august. They can do that using the web cam at the national zoo. Hes now grown to 17. 5 pounds and is reaching every developmental milestone. Fans will get their first chance to so bei bei in person when the panda house row opens to the public january 16th. I like the way you say that bei bei. Bei b. I like that. A local mansion is dressed up for the season in the heart of a historic town. And as the song goes the halls of the this estate are decked with bows of holly. Vittoria is in bryn athyns celebrating the holidays in high style. High style and festive fashion. We are live here in bryn athyn at the karen wood estate and really splen tour and the grand jury youll find here is breath taking. Take a look. Welcome to karen wood teats. As the doors open to this bryn athyn time piece you immediately feel speechless as you walk into the karen wood estate wow. Brimming with decorations outside and inside. Like their 12foot tree with 8,000 white lights. And many magnificent mantles. You cant help but be drawn into its striking architecture. Gorgeous views of the grounds look at the cathedral. And feel its glowing warmth as the estate celebrates the holidays like in christmas pas pasts. This was private sitting room for the family. And this lovely fireplace here is the mantle that the children through the generations rhee remember hanging their christmas stockings by. Report roar Lisa Parker Adam Karen woods hitter yack yann is excited to share how they are decking the halls and rooms of estate the former home of industrial lift john karen. We get to set up the different rooms with articles of clothing that belonged to the ladies of the house. Report roar dresses worn by these ladies that are vintage lovers dream. Do you think gabriel left behind any more dresses that would be my size. They say behind every great man is a great woman. For it was his wife we are fraud who had a large hand in how their home would be later be built. Gertrude tried wathey are tre contact with the architects. You can see why this estate has been voted as one of the best decorated Historic Homes for the holidays as pretty as Christmas Card to add to your open collection and why for all who work here feel that. The house is our collection. Reporter its amazing how they have a collection of these dresses that have been worn by the ladies of the manor here at the karen wood estates i have to be honest shannon i feel a little under dressed. I would loved to have cascade down the stairs in a beautiful ball gown. It is so fantastic here. Shannon is the director here at the karen wood estates. Why is it so special for families to stop off here for the holidays . Well, karen was a family ho home. A private residence for 85 years. And its that feeling of holiday spirit and family that we want to share with our sisters. Isnt absolutely. And its open to the public. You can take tours here. Yes, we have history tours. Tuesday through sunday. And its pretty spectacular. You can learn about the history of the estate all three floors of the house are decorated. 16 rooms. Nine mantles done by elite floral. Its fabulous. It really is. Thank you so much for having us here. Its absolutely stunning and gorgeous and that red dress, youre going to have to lock that away. Im just saying. It would look great on you. I had a feeling. laughter . Really. I mean, for everyone at the desk it is such a spectacular sight here in bryn athyn i feel so lucky to be here if you want more information visit cbsphilly. Com. It is truly amazing. It looks like it from here. Im telling you. Tori, thanks so much. Kate bilo knows it very well. I actually was married at karen wood estate. Fun fact. 8. 5 years ago. Beautiful late summer. I i would have been married there in the winter seeing it deck out for the wint. The end of summer a beautiful estate with the cathedral in the background. Staircase and a picture of my wedding gown. Brings back memories. Turning up the heat there tonight a little bit. You ma you ned to as we head into the weekend. Its going to feel more like the kind of weekend youll want to take historic Holiday House tour. It feels like christmas finally as temperatures head back to what they should be in december. Lets get through the rain. Take you outside our roof cam showing the low clouds hanging over the city there. The fog looks to be holding off for now at least in philadelphia. But through the overnight hours we are going to see patchy fog develop it could be dense in spots. So just be safe out there on the roads especially through the first part of your morning commute. Recap of today, this is a time lapse from the Kutztown Area Middle School tried to get blue sky here and there the clouds certainly won the battle today. It turn out overcast and gray. Little dull this afternoon. Still well above average for the time of year. As with got to about 53 for the daytime high averaging 14 degrees above the norm when you factored in the morning low as well. Storm scan3 shows the storm impacting us tomorrow the center of the low way up across central canada. No cold to tap into that with this one but the tail end of the low extends down towards the Lower Mississippi valley at the moment and pulling in moisture from the gulf of mexico as we tap into that gulf moisture thats going to head our way. As we get into tomorrow. Temps still mild near 50 degrees across the the area at the moment timing this out warm front lifts to the north and big batch of rain heaviest probably midday late morning to early afternoon. You can see that big yellow blob across the area indicating steady rainfall around 11am. Then it starts to shift towards the coast by 3 00 oclock. And lingering light rain through the evening commute. So the heaviest is likely around the lunch hour but both ends of your commute will be impacted with low clouds the fog, the rape and the drizzle just a damp day start to finish. Heaviest rain is mid do you about a quarter of an inch to three quarters of an. Expected tomorrow across the central area. Clouds and fog overnight. It is mild. Lets fast forward to monday winter officially begin at 11 48 p. M. But you wouldnt know it looking at this map. Take look. Once again the cold air comes in on saturday. But it doesnt last long. Were right back to the reds and pinks indicating the chance for record highs as we head toward the end of the next week and you know whats the end of next week. Christmas today. There is the chance we could be either very or one model has its us slightly less warm but still above average next week. Back to the 60s by wednesday. Youre saying theres chance. Theres chance. Thanks kate. Don is here with a look at sports. Sixers in action. No chance. No chance for the sixers. I feel like we need to talk about this team. This is one of the nights its hard to trust the process. The sixers in at land to tonight. A couple of 30 somethings take aim at the eagles. What Arizona Cardinals will be a all right don kick it off with the sis sixers news. Cant wait. You like the enthusiasm there. Its good. Look at that face. I tried. I tried. Lets do it. Bless your heart. Thats it phrase used by southern folks excusing of speaking ill of someone else. Probably plenty people that uttered that phrase tonight. They tried so hard. But bless their hearts, theyre just over matched. First quarter we go. Holmes over matched what are we talking about i got tis going to the hole with soul. Al on the poster. Sixers down by seven and thats the only highlight. Second quarter jeffrey knowing that the lane. Easy bucket. Hawks go up by 19. Third quarter now, how about paul mill sap left white open. Hes like ill take this three. Atlanta shot 61 from the floor. Sixers with 24 turnovers they lose 127106. Theyre one and 26 on the seas season. Chester native bow ryan made it official last night. Long time coach of wisconsin basketball is retiring immedia immediately after previously saying elder walk away at season end. He had 36 wins last season a loss in the National Championship game. Made the ncaa14 state years which is the fourth longest streak in the country. Nfl, dudes in the league say it means not for long. Average career is 3. 3 years. Thats what makes the eagles next opponent the Arizona Cardinals so unique. Cards have top offense in the league and led by 35yearold quarterback carson palmer. Along with eight time pro bowl wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald whos 32. 11two cards will be tough to stop. Got a lot we got to handle this week as far as, you know, theyre receivers, you know, they got nice running game. I mean they play well together but it like that. They play well together. I think their communication is phenomenal and those guys you can just tell that they on one page. We got to stay on one page and kind of disrupt they timing and get out after carson. Well get you ready for eagles cardinals sunday morning at 11 30 on toyota sunday kickoff. Join me, lesley, pat gallen and meryl reece as we prep you for the sunday night matchup. Dont miss it. Nascar is returning to new jersey for the First Time Since 1998. The nascar k and n will race in millville in september of next year. The move was three years in the making. Right now it looks like a oneyear contract but theres a strong possibility that it could become a yearly event. And youre from the south. Youre in arkansas. I am. How do they say. You did it just right. Bless their hearts. Bless your heart. Bless your heart. Its kind of one word. I got one for you. Yall come back now, here. Well be right back. What makesheart healthysalad the becalifornia walnuts. R . The best simple veggie dish ever . 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