Open. Were live at the center with what you need to know. Reporter that is right. This facility becomes the hub of Silver Springs at 4 00 a. M. It will open as one of the most controversial and extended transit projects in the region. We will take and show you the second level of this which is empty now. It will open tomorrow morning with no fanfare. And no ribboncutting. And nothing to brag about. It is about time that it is open. About time its open. Final price tag, 112 million. Years behind schedule. Transit center will handle both metro and right on buses. Some local residents were checking out the logistics for monday. Some people say development is a good thing. Pope francis is coming. Talking about the effect on the poor. What effect does all of this organization have on people in this area. There are confusing areas that are not marked are causing trouble. I think it will slow it down. Definitely. There will be so many buses coming in one spot. There will be traffic here. It will slow down. The Transit Center was supposed to open a number of times. There were structural problems. Here is what Montgomery County officials were saying two years ago in march of 2013 when can structural defects were found in the concrete. Things are significantly worse. Buses, trains and bicycles wall, through year. As the project opens with metro in charge, there is some question as to how much the cost was. Somewhere between 50 and 80 million. It will be hopping monday morning. With the first test on the monday morning commute. Wusa9. And opening of the center means that many of the spots on the streets will no longer exist. Pope francis in cuba tonight. Ahead of his u. S. Visit. 10,000 people lined the streets to see the pontiffs motorcade arrived. Were going to have a live report from havana in about 15 minutes. Were three days away from the papal visit here in dc. Stephanie ramirez found a monastery that plans to light up the night in the popes honor. It is here at the first is Franciscan Monastery monastery. They spend saturday morning setting this up. It will bring more light into the popes visit to washington dc. Literally. They say this is what it will look like. The monastery has been doing this for christmas usually. The program is sort of a reflection of bringing the light of jesus into our home. They said it is actually a hispanic tradition that tuesday, will be honoring the first latin pope. Pope francis wont actually be coming here. But they are preparing like you well. The monastery held food for food banks. On tuesday, there is plans for a watch party. It is all building that excitement for next week. This woman was visiting today. I am caught up in the pope affect. Even though im not catholic, i will be going to the mass on wednesday. You can actually light the candles of the label that you put on. You can really be part of that whole process. They showed us the candle. In a way, she is here with the pope. The watch party is from 3 00 until seven. At 14th and quincy street, stephanie ramirez, wusa9 news. No tickets are needed. Everything is free. So many people would love a oneonone with the pope. This week, a maryland teenager will get his chance. And he will also meet president obama. Diane roberts tells us why these this lucky guy is getting this onceinalifetime opportunity. Jake edwards is an early riser who hops on his bike to burn off energy. It helps me keep calm. Jake has autism. And as a current autism ambassador, he works with Law Enforcement to help them understand. There are many forms of autism. If someone doesnt talk, maybe its because they cant. If someone doesnt look at you, maybe its because it is painful for them. So not jake, whose family just celebrated his 13th birthday friday, will share his message of autism, not only with the white house, but also the pope. I will talk to him about my blessings and how thankful i am. Jake will meet the pope wednesday. Represent the archdiocese of Washington Special needs ministry. His mother says there are no words to describe what this means. She likes to say her son has superpowers because his brain moves so fast and his recall ability is off the chart. That will be put to the test monday when he and 13 others will be honored as champions of change at the white house. Being prepared for the white house is also very important. And so is readying the rest of us to understand people who are different. Treating people the way you want to be treated. We need to learn to accept that. That is the main thing. All the stuff he talks about is why cant everybody just be nice . It is up to jake to spread the message to anyone who will listen. Including the reallife pontiff. In germantown, diane roberts, wusa9. What a beautiful story. Jake will round out his busy week by speaking to Law Enforcement officers at a crisis workshop in north carolina. Changing gears. Three Young Children badly burned in a boat explosion. Maryland Natural Resources police say they were among five people onboard a 2020foot Recreational Boat that exploded and caught fire this morning on mill creek in lusby, maryland. They were airlifted to the hospital. Police are still trying to determine what caused the explosion. It has been a warm start to the weekend. But a cooldown is now on the way. Lets get over to howard bernstein. Just a few hours, cool air will be moving in. Still relatively mild tonight. I want to show you the line of showers from central pennsylvania into virginia. That is the head of this cold front. You can see temperatures behind it falling into the 50s and 60s. Were still he Still Holding at 75. We have cool air on the way. For sunday, we might start out with clouds early. Generally a sunday sunny and breezy day. With some 50s and 60s early. Low to mid70s by lunch. Highs tomorrow, 75 up to 80. A Different Air mass moving in. We still need some rain. A couple chances in the sevenday forecast. I will share that with you in a few minutes. The man accused in at least four shootings along in arizona freeway was in court today. 21yearold Leslie Allen Merritt junior was arrested friday evening. Police say his gun was forensically linked to four of the 11 shootings along interstate 10 near phoenix. He says he did not do it. All i have to say is that im the wrong guy. I tried telling the detectives that. My gun has been in the pawn shop. I have not had access to a weapon. He is being held on a 1 million cash bond. He will be in court for a status hearing later this month. Bestselling author Jackie Collins has died of Breast Cancer in los angeles. She was 77. Collins had written dozens of novels including her most successful book is hollywood wives, which sold 15 million copies. She is survived by her sister, actress joan collins, three daughters and six grandchildren. What an amazing display in the air. We will take you to the joint base andrews 2015 air show. Pope francis arrived in havana. The start of a 10 day trip geico motorcycle, great rates for great rides. Howard, i will take this weather forever. Can you help me out . We need to change. This is good change. It will cool down nicely. So comfortable air moving in. It will feel more like the fall season. It all begins this wednesday. I dont like that. The 3degree guarantee time. Forecast high for today, 86. We hit 87 degrees. I got 36 of the last 39. Not too chevy. Tonight, mile. Seventyfive. Wind out of the south. The front has not pass. When it does, the wind will go northwest and northerly. The dew point will drop. Temperatures will fall off tomorrow night. Tomorrow will be more comfortable than today. You can see right now, a lot of 70s. Out to the west, a few 50s. And low 60s in the mountains. Were still waiting for the front. It probably wont go until maybe the middle of the night. But by tomorrow morning, when you wake up, we will be in the cool air. So the weather headlines, the front passing through. What were watching is a cold front pushing through the east. It has cleared out nicely around the great lakes. The storm system is pushing through ontario. Trailing the cold front. That is one piece of the puzzle. The other thing i am watching an area of low pressure. Very broad area of low pressure. Right here trying to get its act together. It might not. If it does, we may get rain out of that. Right now it looks like it will be offshore. What we have to hope for is this cool air moving in. This will generate some rain and clouds to the southwest. With a speaker monday afternoon . That is the big question. Other than that, it will be more comfortable. Tonight, upper 50s, to mid60s. Partly cloudy skies. Tomorrow morning, a few clouds. More sunshine in the middle of the day. Fiftys and 60s, to low 70s by lunch time. A high of 75 up to 80. Much more comfortable. Preview northwest wind. By monday, a few afternoon showers. 72 degrees. Not enough for a yellow weather alert. Tuesday night, back in the mid70s. Middle of the week, the fall begins. The weather should be fine. Wednesday, a high around 80. Perhaps a light shower thursday. Maybe a couple on stop on friday. I will take that. Pope francis arrived in havana for the start of a 10 day trip to cuba and the u. S. Chris martinez is there tonight. Chris, just how big was the crowd to do to greet the pope . Reporter very big. And all throughout havana, were seeing people coming out with great excitement for this visit. The pope at this moment is resting ahead of a very busy schedule tomorrow. And upon his arrival today, he called upon cuba to open itself to the world. Cheering fans and a military band greeted pope francis as he arrived in cuba. Havanas arch the ship and president were on hand to welcome the pontiff to the island nation. For cuba, the popes visit is a chance to show goodwill. And for the vatican, it is a mission a peace. Francis help to mediate a Historic Restoration of diplomatic ties between u. S. The u. S. And cuba. I urge political leaders to persevere on this path, he said. But the pathway for peace between the u. S. And cuba remains uncertain. During a lengthy speech, castro said the communist government has thrived despite u. S. Accusations of human rights and the trade embargo. Which castro called on the u. S. Congress to left. The postal the pope will host a mass said sunday morning. And he will meet with youths at a Recreation Center sunday night. The mass tomorrow morning, one of three that pope francis is expected to deliver during his time here in cuba. And thousands are expected to attend. Live in havana, cuba cannot tonight. Of course the pontiff is on his way here. We have all of the closings and everything you need to know to get around town next week on the wusa9 app. There is a new property for sale in arlington county. The almost 150yearold reeves farmhouse, was part of the last working dairy farm in the county. The county just voted to divide the historic farmhouse with its two and half acre property. They say it would take 2 million to renovate and preserve. Activists have told maryland the past that they are against selling the farmhouse as it is an important resource for the community. And the air show at joint base andrews after a budget cut. Tens of thousands spent the day on the base checking out the really neat airplanes. I am so excited to be here. It is so cool that we we can go in the cockpit. From vintage airplanes, to, today fighter jets, cargo planes and helicopters, visitors get to see the best of the best. What do love about them . That they fly. Folks got to see the future and aircraft. The f35 stealth fighter. The newest and greatest that the u. S. Air force has to offer. It will go into combat next fall. In basic terms, you can see other airplanes. Maybe hundreds of miles away. And they cant see you. They are humongous. There are so many. It is a big price to pay for people to keep this country safe. It is great to be here. It is a chance for the military to show their appreciation. And for the public to see something they dont see everyday. We have been living here for 22 years. We have never been here before. It is interesting. So far, so good. Fantastic. We are having a ball. They are learning stuff. It is great. We represent 67,000 marines that are worldwide deployed over 90 countries right now. We are known as the quiet professionals. We dont get out there a lot and display a lot of what we do. It is fun to fly. At joint base andrews, wusa9. The air force is celebrating its 60th birthday. That is this weekend. What did you think about that . Site that it was really cool. I thought that it was really cool. I was following sports. And a few choice words when was the last time you felt. Free. Its time to uncover that feeling again. 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Only in the 70s. A cool week coming up. There you have it right there. Thanks for watching. See you back