comes to a medicare supplement plan, call now. (bright music) ♪ >>> swarthmore bureau council is deciding on whether to use a house as a temporary resident for out of town cancer patients and caregivers. we told how head strong foundation wants to use the house on 200 chester road, to host at least seven patients and a care giver. our natasha brownies live where that meeting will be taking place in just about an hour, natasha. >> reporter: starting at 7:30, jessica, swarthmore boro council members will be ultimately deciding on whether they can go forward as a home, for temporary cancer patients, out of town patients staying there, tell rarely, lets look at a home located at 200 south chester road, in swarthmore, and again, seven bedroom house accommodating seven patients and a care giver. free have of charge. non-profit head strong foundation headed up by cheryl, is trying to open up this house in honor of her son nick, who passed away at the age of 21, ten years ago, from cancer. neighbors filed an appeal to stop the permit citing concerns about increased traffic in the neighbo

in the 200 block of chester road in swarthmore. neighbors say they're concerned. >> "eyewitness news" reporter natasha brown captures the mixed emotions. >> swarthmore borough council members gave unanimous approval it a home converted into temporary housing for out of town cancer patients while they undergo treatment at philadelphia hospital. vote brought hugs anteriores on what she calls a victory. >> it is overwhelming. i have been nervous all day. butterflies, just don't know how it will go. you know, how it will go. i felt very positively. >> cheryle began the fight six months ago to transform this seven bedroom home at 200 south chester road into nick's house, named after her son who died from cancer at 21 years old. the non-profit head strong foundation will provide the housing free of charge to as many as seven patients and a caregiver. some neighbors were resistant to the accommodations for various reasons. >> parking was a concern, traffic, the way that the house is configured, so whether or not they can really fit 14 people in there with the special needs. >> neighbors wer

. >> daily times reports neighbors planned to appeal the a rolfe allowing foundation to use the swarthmore home to house cancer patient from his out of town. it is a story we have been following, the head strong foundation wants to purchase a seven beds room home on chester road for $700,000, while many neighbors support the plan, some oppose it, this was the meeting earlier this week. there they said it violated the residential zoning of that swarthmore neighborhood. >>> and they want park but not the price, burlington county times reports a proposed athletic complex in southampton drew support but its price tag in the millions, it is concerning residents. idea is to build on 75 acres of land, the former good farm at church and red lion road. >>> news journal reports on a visit from delaware native and wnba star east lane adele a done, two students at wilmington hospital first state school. it helps chronically children. she tells her story of lyme difficult seats and encourages them to follow their dreams. the first state school is one of only three like it in the country. >>> and that i

200 block every chester road in swarthmore. but not everyone there want to see it become a reality. >> swarthmore borough council, how much, voted unanimously in favor of the idea. neighbors however were concerned about property values being affected and how it would change the area. >> my reaction is that we are disappointed. we don't think that the applicants proved their case, we don't think they proved the elements that they need to prove for fair housing case. >> i sat down. i trued to have them understand the importance of it. and how we plan to enhance the property. and, you know, we're just delighted. you know, we're thrilled. >> the family will close on the property next week in hopes to have the home up and running by march of next year. >>> and the controversial plan to nearly double the height of sam some street condo complex now getting the attention of the philadelphia historical condition. toll brothers want to increase the height of the complex near seventh and soon some from 16 stories to 29 stories. the project includes demolishing side buildings on jewelers row.

see the scorch marks they placed the fire under flow about an hour with no report of >>> swarthmore borough council set toseec as a temporary residence for out of town cancer patients and foundation wants to use this home on 20 caregiver. some neighbors have filed an appeal, siting increased traffic and parking issues, and a change in the neighborhood character. >> all right, to sports now, another frustrating day for the the eagles, they're now five and seven, after losing to the cincinnati bengals, 32 to 14. lesley van arsdall shows us how the birds -- >> what has happened to the eagles after starting the season three and zero? now lost seven of nine, their playoff chances just about done after the dismal performance against the bengals. second quarter of the game, eagles already down 13 to nothing, under minute left. andy dalton hits tyler, in the corner, end zone, makes it 19-nothing at the half. third quarter, dalton, to brendan, for 8-yard 26-nothing, bengals scored scored on their first six possessions, can't happen in a muste. third, eagles finally getting on scoreboard, wen

chester road swarthmore for out of town cancer patients undergoing treatment at philadelphia hospitals. swthncil members voted unanimous yes to the plan last night, but neighbors say they were cod affect the surrounding area. >> my reaction is if we are disappointed. we don't think that the applicants proved their case. we don't think they proved the elements that they need to prove for a fair housing. >> i sat down. i tried to have them understanded the importance of it, and how we plan to enhance the property, and, you know, we're just delighted. you know, we're thrilled. >> and the property will be called nick's house named after cheryle's son, who died from cancer when he was 21. >>> check outlines can be a real pain during the holiday shopping season. we know that. >> yes, but now amazon is working on a way to take away the shopping stress, starting with groceries. amazon has unveiled a brick and mortar store called grocery essentials, check in with the amazon go app. shoppers grab what they want and go. cameras monitor your purchases and experts say it has positive's, and it has

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the at blue route 476 right here near media swarthmore, lot of police activity, blinking lights, blue route we don't have have overhead street lamps in that area we are hut down on the vine street expressway between schuylkill and broad street all part of the overnight construction that will be with us until 5:00. same deal on the lincoln drive, closed there wissohickon down towards ridge, again, closure there with that construction until 5:00. coming from the burbs 422, 202 looking good, i-95, work zone is still there, none of the lanes are blocked between woodhaven and center city about you this weekend heads up they will work on the vine street expressway 676 west ramps to head east on the schuylkill expressway, that is a project that will kick in later on it this. mass transit looking good, karen and thomas, back to you. >>> thanks very much, bob. we have to this developing story, right now police have video of the vehicle that struck that 12 year-old child this delaware and just kept on going. right now you they are offering a $20,000 reward for any information that can lead to a

is impacting traffic right now. >>> and, move over, why people in swarthmore delaware county are going to have to make room for some new neighbors. >> um-hmm. good day, it is tuesday, december 6th, 2016. you know, yesterday morning i got up, it was so glummy, then i took a nap, and when i woke up the sun was out. it changed my whole mood, sue. >> change your perspective on life. >> yes. >> because clear skies follow the rain. >> yes. >> it the is an old pro verb. >> beautiful. >> true. now, it is opposite today, bus stop buddy has save it for later umbrella because today we will start out dry and rain later on. temperatures in the 20's and 30's, make sure you have warm enough coat, and radar, and, that is what is coming. here comes rain from the southwest. we will have timing in just a few minutes. 38 degrees. feels like 33 with a breeze out of the north/north east only 22 in mount pocono. twenty-nine in reading. thirty-nine in millville. forty in wildwood. by the time we will get rain for most of us it will be just rain because temperatures will be in the 40's, for us, high of o

. it is a behind the scenes preview of tonight's victoria secret fashion show. >>> swarthmore borough council set to decide tonight on plans to use a house as temporary residence for out of town cancer patients and you how the head strong foundation wants to use this house to host at least seven patient, caregivers, why neighbors had filed appeal. siting increased traffic and parkingssin the neighborhood ch. we will keep you posted on tonight's decision. >>> for the first time victoria secret fashion show history the angels went to paris to walk the catwalk, and film the show. you can see it right here tonight on cbs-3. and "eyewitness news" reporter jan carabeo spoke with two of the angels about the preparation behind the scenes. >> so, ladies, let's jump right into this. take us behind the scenes. fifty-one models, 36 make up artists, what is it like getting ready for a show this size? >> it is a crazy experience, we actually didn't know there were that many make up artists back stage. we found out oh, okay. but the whole thing is like it is a huge production, and, you know, we have

and 12 other death row inmates. >>> residents of swarthmore, delaware county, are going to have to make rom for some new neighbors. swarthmore is borough manager says council has voted to let the head strong foundation buy one of the town haass home. foundation helps out of town families with a free place to stay during cancer treatment. some residents opposed the home's sale saying they're worried about traffic and parking and a change to the zoning rules that could let more group homes move on in. and they say they're discussing an appeal to this council's vote. >> city of wilmington to nounsed funeral arrangements for senior firefighter are a toy hope. public viewing for the fallen hero will take place on saturday at the chase center on the riverfront at 10:00 a.m. followed boy funeral service and reception. hope a 23 year veteran of the department passed away last thursday after injuries she had file while fighting a september 24th fire on lake view road. she's the third firefighter to die from that fire. ♪ >>> our bill anderson is finding some the light shaping in our world

. >> fight isn't over in swarthmore where a home is supposed to be converted into a refuge for out of town cancer patients. still ahead the action, neighbors are taking, to fight the plan. >>> and it is a common question for holiday shoppers, would you like a paper or e-mail receipt is this we will tell you why it is better for your health to get the receipt e mailed to you coming he ghe wewalks around hat,ts. with his army shirt looking all nice. and then people just say, "thank you for serving our country" and i'm like, that's my dad. male vo: no one deserves a warmer welcome home. that's why we're hiring 10,000 members of the military community by the end of 2017. i'm very proud of him. male vo: comcast. >>> time right now 64:00 on a thursday morning. all eyes focused on the upcoming weekend. we could see scattered snow showers both days in the poconos, chilly high temperatures to kick off weekend at 28 degrees and in the city frigid sunshine to start weekend on saturday, a high temperature, coldest of the season only 39 degrees. a to more clouds into sunday and down the shore much

media swarthmore interchange, on the northbound side, off to the shoulder, but there is a lot of police, tow truck blinking light there catching you by surprise. good news for gang in lansdale they have a new e-z pass on ramp that will open up on sunday, see blinking signs alerting to you that opening and they are picking up cones and getting ready to open up lincoln drive here that has been closed all night long with construction. getting ready to grab your coffee and keys you will be good to go and mass transit is running with no delays. karen and thomas back over to you. >>> we have some breaking news right now we know one person that has been rush to the hospital after a early morning fire happened in philadelphia. lets take you out there to the scene, beauty salon called the unisex beauty salon and the scene is 1800 block of somerset, upstairs are some apartments. fire fighters got out there quickly and got it under control but we don't necessity the cause right now at this time. >>> we are following a developing story this morning, a bizarre confession, leads police to a mo

tower given the unclear. >> matt. >> here along the blue route, the media swarthmore interchange a new headlights coming southbound towards 95. everybody is moving okay at this point. we'll see how things are on 95 when "action news" continues on this wednesday morning. >> ♪ >> ♪ >> welcome back on this wednesday. still our holiday week. you can see liberty place and center city skyline lit up in red and green there. it is 6:14. 37 degrees. the high today only 43, so hope you got outside yesterday. >> you know, matt, a lot of people do have to go back to work and we have to help them but i always feel like this week between christmas and new year's the whole thing is a holiday. >> a little bit of a breath of fresh air. we appreciate it. it's also national chocolate candy day today. we're feeling good about that as well. lots to be excited about on this wednesday morning tam and nydia. luckily we don't see any delays so far this morning. especially here on 95 and inn what used to be our work zone at cottman avenue in case you were off last week maybe you didn't hear we have four lan

the home for that purpose has residents concern. swarthmore borough back the sale unanimously last night. the head strong foundation leads seven bedroom home as temporary housing for cancer patients and caregivers while they get treatment in our area. critics of the home say they're concerned about traffic and parking and worry that this will set a precedence for on the group homes to move into the area which they say could reduce property values. >>> well, a homecoming of sorts for some important pieces of american history. >> collection of items related to the american revolution are set to be displayed here in old city. fox 29 got a closer look at the things today that will go into the museum of american revolution dozens of boxes of archeologically artifacts delivered. they include bottles and tank cards from illegal tavern on carter's al. window glass with a message scratched into it as well as hand painted english punch bowl. the items were found on the site of the museum. >> but we're very excite exciteo have this because we have a record of sort of the whole history of phil

are looking at here near media swarthmore. you can see what it looks like on the blue route, well, busy, blue route is an area where you will be dropping less than posted speed any moment thousand but i want to call your attention to the serious accident involving serious injuries in new jersey, west hampton, east park drive near rancocas road, you will certainly want to avoid that. if you cannot i would say give yourself extra 30 or 40 minutes approaching that area. we have construction, reminder , city avenue between lancaster and 54th street is blocked between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. lingering out there through try, rahel and jim, back over to you. >>> the tea fence takes center stage in the second day of pretrial hearings in norristown. bill cosby's attorneys want the comedian's other accusers barred from taking the stand in his upcoming trial. the cosby is accused of assaulting former temple university employee andrea constand. a decision of will be allowed to testify could come as early as today. >>> well, investigation continues as authorities try to determine what caused a

electrical services. >> swarthmore borough council is set to decide tonight on plans to use a house as a temporary residence for out of town cancer patients and caregivers. the head strong foundation wants to use this house on two hunches at the road to host at least seven patients and caregiver. some neighbors however have filed an appeal siting increased traffic and parking issues, and change in the neighborhood character. >> well, to sports. another frustrating day for the eagles. they're now five and seven, after losing to the cincinnati bengals, 32-14. our lesley van arsdall shows how the birds dropped the ball. >> what has happened to the eagles after starting the season three and zero in now lost seven of nine. and their playoff chances just about done after yesterday's dismal performance against the bengals. second quarter of the game. the eagles already down 13 to nothing, under minute left. andy dalton, the end zone, to make it 19-nothing at the half. third quarter dalton to lafell, for 8-yard touchdown. twenty-six-nothing, bengals scored on first six possessions. really can't