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Its 5 30 on this sunday. Taking down the letters part two. Today workers plan to finish removing whats left of the pnb logo atop center city. You may recall that the project was supposed to be finished in august, but there were some problems, to say the least. Nbc 10s matt delucia was there in august. Hes live in center city now. Tell us whats going to be happening this time around. Reporter the issue in august was the fact that they were trying to get the letters down and it was creating a safety issue. The letters were just too fragile. But this time around, theyre hoping to get all of the letters down once and for all. With eyes to the sky, tourists watched in awe at what looked like an airborne scrabble game. I was right here, watching them lift it up and everything with the helicopter. Reporter philly resident kevin dixon remembers that day. They had some complications with it. Reporter the pnb letters stand for Philadelphia National bank. Theyve been a part of the skyline since the 50s. But recently the building was sold and wells fargo currently has the rights to the giant display, one that the company says has become unsafe. While the sevenhour ordeal in august became arguably the biggest attraction in town, some folks i spoke with say they dont want to be anywhere near the remaining 3,000pound letters later this morning. I might stay away from there when theyre doing all that. Reporter what are your hopes this time around . That they dont have no problems. Reporter back out here live. In the past couple minutes, we saw some heavy trucks move in the equipment there. You see that flat bed over there on the left. That will be used to put the letters on top of that and take them away once they come down later this morning. But if its anything like last time, a big crowd is expected today, and in the meantime, there are road closures that will be in effect from 6 00 a. M. To 4 00 p. M. We have a full list of that on nbc10. Com. Live in center city this morning, im matt delucia, nbc 10 news. We do have a list of street closures. It is on our website. Right here, this is what youre going to be dealing with today. These roads will be shut down from 6 00 this morning until 4 00 this afternoon. If you plan on driving in the city, you may have to take alternate routes. Now lets talk about the weather. During this cold snap, many are keeping the homeless in mind. Last night, nbc 10 was in Center City Philadelphia where volunteers with the assembly of god church handed out warm bowls of hot soup. Other volunteers helped folks find a place to stay overnight. Freezing and things like that. We try to encourage people to go inside and not be on the streets. We really do need donations. We are always asking for coats, blankets. If youd like to donate to the helping hand rescue mission, we do have a link on our website, nbc10. Com. Now to some breaking news into nbc 10. The Islamic State militant group, or isis, has claimed the life of u. S. Aid worker peter kassig. He has been beheaded. Isis made the claim in a video thats described as both graphic and disturbing. Kassig was captured last year while helping to provide medical aid to people in syria. He is 26 years old. His friends say that he converted to islam in captivity and changed his name to abdul rommen. Nbc news has not confirmed if its actually kassig pictured in the isis video. His family has not commented yet, however the white house has released this statement. This just came to our attention in the last few moments. We are aware of a video that claims to show the murder of u. S. Citizen peter kassig by isil. The Intelligence Community is working as quickly as possible to determine its authenticity. If confirmed, we are appalled by the brutal murder of an innocent american aid worker and we express our deepest condolences to his family and friends. We will provide more information when it is available. And of course, we will keep you posted as soon as we get any more new information on this. New from overnight, in our area, two men were killed when their car rammed into a light pole in south philadelphia. Nbc 10 was on the scene at columbus boulevard and oregon avenue. Both victims were pronounced dead at the scene. Right now investigators are looking into exactly what caused this accident. Also new from overnight, a man has died after she was not in north philadelphia. The shooting happened just before 2 30 this morning. The 27yearold victim was shot in the chest. In this case, police have not made any arrests. We have some new information on some breaking news that we brought to you last night at 11 00. Police tell us that a shooting involving a 10yearold boy in Delaware County was an accident. I just found out that the boy is in Good Condition at the Childrens Hospital in philadelphia. Nbc 10 was on the scene last night in sharon hill where police say the boy shot himself by accident around 10 15 in an industrial park. Police have not we are waiting to learn more on the investigation in this case. Again, we are expecting to get some more details a little bit later today. Be sure to stay with nbc 10 and nbc10. Com for updates. We also have some new information on a woman who was found dead in paulsboro, gloucester county. According to authorities, an autopsy performed yesterday could not determine the cause of death. More tests will be conducted over the next few weeks. The 26yearold woman was found friday night inside an apartment on thompson avenue. Authorities say she was last seen alive by a relative last sunday. They are calling her death suspicious. This morning, a 58yearold man is in extremely Critical Condition after he was hit by a septa bus in the Port Richmond section of philadelphia. Witnesses tell police they saw the man running into the street around 3 00 yesterday afternoon. The bus driver did stop. Now investigators are trying to determine if the man was in the crosswalk at the time of the crash. Nobody else was hurt. Known for his humor and for his opinions on social issues, Comedian Bill Cosby is noticeably quiet these days, cancelling appearances amid rape allegations against him. He did talk to npr, though, for a broadcast that aired this weekend. When the radio journalist asked about the past allegations that have recently resurfaced, the philadelphia native literally went radio silent. He did not respond. Cosbys wife camille was with him during the interview. Cosby is 77 years old, and even though he has never been criminally charged, he continues to face the backlash that he attacked multiple women years ago. He cancelled an appearance on wednesday on the David Letterman show. Now so some news out of chester county, where the board of trustees will conduct an internal review of the schools president after his controversial comments on sexual assault. That announcement came during a Board Meeting on thursday. Parents and alumni gathered to call for change. Some want Robert Jennings to be fired. The outrage follows videotape d comments he made during september. He talked about women making false rape allegations. Many have criticized the remarks as appearing to blame women for sexual assault. I want the university to move on. Hes not a fit. Hes done some things here that i think are good. But one, he should be reprimanded. The board says it will take the time needed to make sure its review is thorough and comprehensive. Nbc 10 knocked on jennings door to get his response, but nobody answered. Healthcare. Gov appears to be running smoothly, as americans can now find and renew their health insurance. The open Enrollment Period started yesterday. People have from now to february 15th to sign up for coverage. The health and Human Services secretary says more than 23,000 people submitted applications within the first eight hours. The Obama Administration aims to have 9. 1 million paying customers enrolled next year, the penalty for not having insurance will go up to 325 a person or 2 of household income, whichever is higher. In philadelphia, mayor Michael Nutter helped start the open Enrollment Period in Northern Liberties yesterday. Volunteers were on hand to help with the process. The mayor says that according to enroll america, 17 of eligible philadelphians are still without insurance. Just go to our website, nbc10. Com. Today well find out which dog is the top dog when the National Dog Show wraps up in montgomery county. About 1,500 dogs from around the country are competing at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in oaks this weekend. Today theyll be trying to wow the judges from 8 30 this morning until 6 30 tonight. By the end of the day, one dog will take the title of best in show. If you cant make it to the expo center today, you can watch the National Dog Show at noon on thanksgiving day right here on nbc 10. Right now, people in ferguson, missouri, and around the country are waiting for a grand jury decision in the shooting of michael brown. Next, new video of the Police Officer from the day he killed the unarmed teen. Also, youll hear the police radio call moments before the shooting that has sparked a national debate. Plus, developments overnight at the g20 summit. Well tell you why russian president Vladimir Putin decided to leave early. Webuyanycar. Com has helped thousands of people let go of all the hassle that comes with selling or trading in. We make selling your car, truck or suv, fast, safe and fair with three simple steps one get your free online valuation. Two drive to your local carbuying center. Three walk out with a check in as little as thirty minutes. Buying cars is all we do. All makes and models and no dealership pressure well even settle your loan or lease. So, dont wait. Get your free online valuation now at webuyanycar. Com. This is nbc 10 news. Almost a quarter until 6 00. Here is a live look at Camelback Mountain resort in the pocono mountains. You can see they are making snow up there. Thats because it is certainly cold enough to do it. They may get a little bit of help tonight. We are watching a system thats pushing into the area. Sunday night into monday morning. Were talking about possibly rain, sleet, or snow. It really depends on where you live. Well have details coming up. This weekend in ferguson, missouri, folks are waiting on the pivotal decision by a grand jury should Police Officer Darren Wilson be indicted in the shooting death of 18yearold michael brown. As the city prepares, Police Records reveal more about exactly what happened right before and after the shooting. That is audiotape obtained by the st. Louis postdispatch. Officer Darren Wilson was saying he had stopped brown and a friend as police were searching the area for a robbery suspect. Then police say brown attacked the officer, tried to get his gun, and was killed when officer wilson opened fire. Witnesses say that brown was surrendering and thats what the grand jury is examining. Any moment now, we can expect to get an announcement if theyre done with their work, which i suspect that theyre getting very close to being done with. New Police Surveillance tape also obtained by the post dispatch shows officer wilson leaving the Police Station two hours after the shooting to go to the hospital. Again, were still waiting for the grand jurys decision, which could come down today. As soon as it does, well bring it to you. Yesterday in virginia, slain uva student Hannah Graham was honored at a celebration of life service. About a thousand people gathered at west Potomac High School where the 18yearold attended before heading off to college. Graham went missing near the university of virginia campus back in september. Her remains were found in in charlottesville after a monthlong search. Police have arrested Jesse Matthew and have charged him with the abduction. The g20 summit in brisbane, australia, is now over. President obama wrapped things up today by announcing the plan to boost the Global Economy. The plan hinges on investing in infrastructure and increasing trade. The crisis in ukraine was also headlined at the g20 summit. President obama and other World Leaders warned russia to back off on ukraine. The president met privately with european leaders about ukraines battle with russianbacked rebels. Russian president Vladimir Putin left the summit early. He said he was confident of a good outcome in ukraine. The g20 leaders greed on a plan to boost the Global Economy by increasing trade. Americas top general is in iraq. The chairman of the joint chiefs of staff Martin Dempsey made a surprise visit to baghdad yesterday. Hes there to meet with u. S. Commanders and iraqi leaders to assess the military campaign against isis. This is dempseys first trip to iraq since a u. S. Led coalition began launching air strikes against the militants this summer. Meanwhile, isis continues to tighten its grip on the syrian town of kobani. According to a u. S. Central command, dozens of strikes were launched in syria and iraq over a threeday period. The air strikes have struck isis militants fighting positions and their training camps. Next, the weather isnt stopping people from raising money for als. Still ahead, well show you their efforts in philadelphia this weekend. Whats possible today . Wifi access in more places then ever before. All your favorites in the cloud and on every device. A home you control with the touch of a finger. News and entertainment that informs and delights in ways you never thought possible. Comcast nbcuniversal bringing media and Technology Together for you. This is nbc 10 news. Lets take a live look outside right now at boat house row. See if we can focus on that shot a little bit. House row. See if we can focus on that shot a little bit. Its a little bit cloudy, conditions will be changing today. Yesterday we saw that sun, it was dry, it was clear. Again, weve got some clouds this morning. Theyre going to be building by the end of today into tonight. We are going to see a system push into our area that could bring rain, some sleet or snow. It really depends on where you live. Nbc 10s matt delucia is live for us this morning in center city to talk more about the conditions. Matt . Reporter yeah, rosemary. Another cold morning here in center city. Were right by city hall where theyre getting ready to take down the remaining pnb letters. Going to be chilly up there at the high elevations, but down here everyones got the jackets, theyre all bundled up. Well give you a look here at center city. A nice picturesque scene here. Today is going to be a little bit cloudy, but cold again. Were expecting a high about eight degrees below average. Its going to be mostly a rain event with a rainy monday morning commute. So monday is going to be a little bit warmer, but then we get another shot of arctic air as we get into the week when temperatures will drop to close to 20 degrees below average. Were looking at the poconos right now. Theyre making snow up there. And so that is the spot to be on this sunday if you want to get out and experience the elements and experience this weather to the full effect. But well take another live look here in center city. For now, the workers are getting ready to begin work at the pnb sign, trying to take the remaining letters down. Well see some of these workers who are here right now, some of them are theyve got the sweatshirts, theyve got everything ready to go with their layers, because especially those workers high atop the street, its going to be chilly this morning. When they bring that helicopter in, its going to add a little bit of wind, at least to this area where we are by love park. That is the situation right now. We see just a few people out here on this early sunday morning. For now, were live in center city. Im matt delucia, nbc 10 news. Thank you, matt. The cold weather yesterday did not stop walkers in our area who helped raise a record 700,000 by participating in the greater philadelphia walk to defeat als. The walk stepped off yesterday morning at Citizens Bank park in south philadelphia. 260 teams participated. Nbc 10s bill henley emceed the event. Als is also known as lou gehrigs disease. There is no cure and those with als use the ability to walk, swallow, talk, and eventually breathe. Organizers say the popularity of last summers ice bucket challenge, which raised money for als, encouraged more people to sign up for the walk this year. Today, the eagles will play on the frozen tundra of Lambeau Field. Short sleeves are not recommended. What some players have to say about taking on the packers in this cold weather. This is nbc 10 news. At 5 54 this morning, here is a live look over center city at the aramark building. The flags are not blowing in the breeze. Wind is not an issue right now. However, we do have some clouds out there this morning. We are going to warm over the next little while, over the next week or two or so, but at the current moment, we are dealing with some Cool Conditions out there. 35 degrees in center city. Weve been hovering near the freezing mark overnight. Some areas north and west of the city have been below freezing. Well have the details coming up. Hey, im john clark. The flyers in montreal last night to finish their backtoback. The flyers got down 30 all on power play goals. So theyve given up six power play goals the last two nights, but they fight back. Brayden schenn scores the flyers first two goals, gets them within one. Now, theyre down two goals again. This is just crazy. Take a look. The puck is just laying in front of the canadiens goal. Matt reid is going to see it there and he is going to go and get it. And he scores a great goal. Reads the play and gets the flyers within one again. But montreal just too much. They ice it. Flyers lose 63. They have lost two in a row. The eagles could be looking for a third quarterback with nick foles out. They worked out Terrelle Pryor and thad lewis this week, that is according to pro football talk. Eagles arriving in green bay yesterday and it is freezing there, but jason kelce, he was rocking the short sleeves. The eagles have a big test. Theyre facing the packers, who are 40 at Lambeau Field this season, and its going to feel like its in the teens today. Its something you cant predict and cant control, so were just going to play our game. Weve been practicing outside all week. So no matter what, we got to play in it, so lets do what weve got to do. Its going to be cold, but everybodys going to be going through it, so i guess whoever handles it better is going to win. He is right. Temple hasnt beaten penn state in 73 years. They havent won the last 39 meetings now. It was a 66 game early in the third quarter, but the owls turned the ball over five times in the second half. Penn state turned a turnover into a bill belton touchdown. The lions are up 206. P. J. Walker comes back begtime, connecting with jalen fitzpatrick. This is 75 yards. The owls cut the lead to seven, but walker with four interceptions in the second half. This one is going to get picked off. Coming up here by grant haley. And he returns it 30 yards for the touchdown. Penn state wins 3013. We are bowl eligible for the first time in three years. James franklin celebrating by tackling one of his coaches. But he doesnt talk big picture. Im glad that were 10 this week and im really happy that were going to be able to keep the family together for another month or so. Now on to penn. The final home game for legendary quakers coach al bagnoli yesterday, honored at franklin field. His 23 years at penn. He had the second most wins in Ivy League History and a record Nine Ivy League titles, but not feeling the love. Penn loses 3424. Its just been an amazing journey, you know, to be part of something thats been around for 138 years. And, you know, hopefully weve done our part to try to keep penn at some point at the forefront of the league. The best to him. John robertson how about this for villanova. A 62yard touchdown. Five total touchdowns for John Robertson and nova wins 4831. Overall, the wildcats are 92. Delaware did lose to new hampshire. Penn loses to delaware state. Im john clark. Enjoy your eagles sunday. This morning, crews are taking another try at taking down an iconic symbol of the philadelphia skyline. Matt delucia is live for us this morning in center city to explain. Hey, matt. Reporter hey, rosemary. Traffic is getting by for now here in center city. You see those cars right there by city hall. But that traffic is going to be stopped in just a short time. Well tell you why thats happening coming up right after this break. We asked women use dove bar for 7 days with no mirrors. On the seventh day Beautiful Skin is revealed. With one quarter moisturizing cream it helps skin feel more firm and elastic. Take the dove 7 day test. New and improved i cant believe its not butter 100 taste, 0 artificial preservatives. Made with a blend of delicious oils, purified water, and just a pinch of salt. Two, please. New and improved i cant believe its not butter. Its time to believe. Nbc 10 starts now

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