Legendary comedian, actor and philanthropist Jerry Lewis passed away at 91. NBC10's Aundrea Cline-Thomas takes a look at his connection to Atlantic City restaurant White House Subs.

The American Red Cross is asking the public to roll up their sleeves and donate some blood.

The agency says it needs to collect about a thousand units of blood every day in our region to meet demand but they've been falling short on their blood supply since early July and this time of year is even more difficult.

"It's a challenging two weeks every time, the end of summer, because people are going back to school. Blood donation is not on the top of everyone's mind," said Alana Mauger of the Red Cross.

Until the end of August, there are several blood drives throughout our area where you can donate, in some cases without an appointment. To find a blood drive near you, click here.

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TODAY'S TOP STORY 

Millions Converge Across US to See Sun Go Dark: Millions of Americans converged on a narrow corridor stretching from Oregon to South Carolina to watch the moon blot out the midday sun Monday for a wondrous couple of minutes in the first total solar eclipse to sweep coast to coast in 99 years. Veteran eclipse watchers warned the uninitiated to get ready to be blown away. Planetariums and museums posted "Sold out of eclipse glasses" on their front doors. Signs along highways reminded motorists of "Solar Eclipse Monday," while cars bore the message "Eclipse or bust.” With 200 million people within a day's drive of the path of totality, towns and parks braced for monumental crowds. It's expected to be the most observed, most studied and most photographed eclipse ever. Not to mention the most festive, what with all the parties. In Salem, Oregon, a field outside the state fairgrounds was transformed into a campground in advance of an eclipse-watching party for 8,500. Astronomers consider a full solar eclipse the grandest of cosmic spectacles.Monday's total eclipse will cast a shadow that will race through 14 states, entering near Lincoln City, Oregon, at 1:16 p.m. EDT, moving diagonally across the heartland and then exiting near Charleston, South Carolina, at 2:47 p.m. EDT. The path will cut 2,600 miles (4,200 kilometers) across the land and will be just 60 to 70 miles (96 kilometers to 113 kilometers) wide.

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YOUR FIRST ALERT FORECAST  

Monday is expected to be hot and sunny. Tuesday is expected to be hot with temperatures in the mid-90s and there is a chance of showers. Showers and thunderstorms are possible Wednesday. The humidity is expected to drop on Thursday and Friday and the sun is expected to stick around throuhgh the weekend.  Get your full NBC10 First Alert forecast here.

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WHAT YOU MISSED YESTERDAY

Pilot Hurt After Banner Plane Makes Hard Landing: A pilot was injured after a banner plane made a hard landing in Middle Township, Cape May County, New Jersey Sunday afternoon. The 20-year-old pilot was flying a Piper J3C-65 banner tow aircraft from Paramount Air around 2 p.m. As he was circling to land, the aircraft lost power and made a hard landing in a marsh area near the Paramount Air Service building on Stites Avenue. The pilot, who was the only person inside the plane, suffered lacerations to his head and was taken to the hospital. Officials have not yet revealed his condition. Both the FAA and police are investigating the incident.

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AROUND THE WORLD

10 US Sailors Missing, 5 Hurt in Navy Destroyer Collision: Ten U.S. sailors are missing after the USS John S. McCain collided with a tanker early Monday east of Singapore, the second accident involving a ship from the Navy's 7th Fleet in the Pacific in two months. The Navy said five sailors were hurt in the collision between the guided-missile destroyer and the 600-foot Alnic MC, an oil and chemical tanker. Four of them were evacuated by a Singaporean navy helicopter to a hospital in the city-state for treatment of non-life threatening injuries, and one did not require further medical attention. The McCain had been heading to Singapore on a routine port visit after conducting a sensitive freedom of navigation operation last week by sailing near one of China's man-made islands in the South China Sea. The destroyer was damaged on its port side aft, or left rear, from the collision that happened at 5:24 a.m., the Navy's 7th Fleet said, but was heading to port under its own power. The Singapore government said no crew were injured on the Liberian-flagged Alnic, which sustained damage to a compartment at the front of the ship some 23 feet above its waterline.

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Red Cross Needs More Blood Donations: The American Red Cross is asking the public to roll up their sleeves and donate some blood. The agency says it needs to collect about a thousand units of blood every day in our region to meet demand but they've been falling short on their blood supply since early July and this time of year is even more difficult. Until the end of August, there are several blood drives throughout our area where you can donate, in some cases without an appointment. To find a blood drive near you, click here.

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SPORTS SPOT

Phillies Beat Giants: The Phillies won 5-2 against the San Francisco Giants. Get your full sports news at CSNPhilly.

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Chester County Teen Baseball Player Makes Catch of the Year: Sunday gave us the catch-of-the-year. And it didn't come from MLB, or the minors, but from Kennett Square, Pennsylvania's Jack Regenye in the Junior League World Series. After being initially ruled an out, the umps reversed the call, calling it a home run. After more deliberation, it was finally ruled an out because rules be damned, when a catch is that good, you have to count it.  Read more.

That's what you need to know. We've got more stories worthy of your time in the Breakfast Buzz section. Click here to check them out. 

For travelers looking to get a glimpse of the total solar eclipse next week, rubber-necking delays may be the least of their worries.

The eclipse, due on August 21, has astronomy enthusiasts and summer road-trippers flocking to the "path of the totality," a belt of states across the country that will provide prime viewing of the solar event. But as hotels fill up and time runs out to find a viewing spot, drivers may attempt to watch the solar event while in transit, according to the American Automobile Association.

That's a bad idea. The organization recommends that eclipse-seekers arrive at the location to view the eclipse before it begins and never attempt to watch while driving a car. However, if you must drive during the event, AAA has some tips to ensure you stay safe.

Drivers are advised to keep their car's headlights on and put down the sun visor to block the sun. Stay mindful of people outside the car, too — pedestrians who would normally be looking down at their cellphones may be looking up at the sky instead.

Experts warn travelers against wearing eclipse-viewing glasses while driving. Drivers should not try to photograph or take video of the eclipse, though using your cellphone or camera in the car is never advisable. And although pulling over from moving traffic may sound like a safe way to get a glimpse of the eclipse, AAA says that drivers should not pull over to the side of the road and instead should simply exit the roadway and find a safe area to park.

The solar eclipse could make an already-enjoyable summer vacation astronomically better — but with any event expecting high traffic, safety should always be the priority.

Price Rite Supermarkets is expanding its partnership with Instacart at Price Rite’s Allentown and Bethlehem, Pennsylvania stores.

Instacart is a nationwide on-demand grocery delivery service that Sarah Mastrorocco, Instacart’s Head of New Retail Accounts, says, "has always been about bringing customers’ favorite stores directly to their doors."

Through this partnership, those who shop with Price Rite, the store that claims prices from 20 to 50 percent of traditional supermarkets.

When you order at Price Rite on the Instacart website or app and it will be delivered to their steps as little as one hour.

“Price Rite is committed to providing our customers with outstanding customer service, variety, value and low prices, and the Instacart partnership allows us to deliver the Price Rite experience with the added ability to bring groceries straight to our customers’ doorstep,” Price Rite Supermarkets president Neil Duffy said.

“Our partnership with Price Rite allows us to continue that commitment and bring the convenience of same-day grocery delivery to Lehigh Valley customers,” Mastrorocco said.

Until now, the Price Rite-Instacart partnership only benefited Price Rite stores in other states.

"We are thrilled to expand our partnership with Instacart and offer our customers a new way to shop while saving time and money,” Duffy said.

Attorney General Josh Shapiro is warning all those in Pennsylvania who plan on watching Monday's solar eclipse to make sure their glasses are the real-deal.

According to the American Astronomical Society the fake glasses are out there and it turns out that schemers are making quite a profit off of the product. Even Amazon had to recall some of the glasses sold on their site.

“We’re warning Pennsylvania consumers: Don’t get blinded by fake solar eclipse glasses,” Shapiro said. “Do some checking to make sure the glasses you buy will thoroughly protect your eyes and allow you to safely view the Solar Eclipse.”

1. How do you know if your glasses will really protect your eyes? (Helpful hint: regular sunglasses will NOT).
2. First make sure the glasses you have or are going to purchase are registered as a “Solar Viewer Brand” with the American Astronomical Society.
3. Be sure your glasses are marked with the international safety standard (a certification number ISO 12312-2). The number can be found on the frame.
4. If you decide to view the eclipse through a phone or camera, make sure it has a solar filter.
5. Know how to properly use your glasses or filters.

NASA highly recommends using glasses or a filter because of the powerful energy of the sun. Although those in Pennsylvania will only be bale to see 75 to 80 percent of the sun’s covering, the affect on the eyes in the same.

“If you believe someone sold you a fake pair of solar eclipse glasses, call our Consumer Protection Hotline at 1-800-441-2555 or email us at scam@attorneygeneral.gov,” Shapiro said. “Don’t get blinded by this scam. Let us fight to protect your vision and you.”

NBC10 meteorologist Bill Henley has plenty of sunshine in the forecast for the eclipse Monday.

If you were one of many people who were not able to get their hands on a pair of eclipse-safe glasses, NBC10 Meteorologist Krytal Klei has a arts-and-crafts project that could help you out.

#Solareclipse2017 is expected to be the most watched and photographed eclipse in history. Remember, safety first, so don't look directly at the sun. Dr. Mark Blecher from Wills Eye Hospital joins NBC10's Vai Sikahema to talk about how sneaking a peek could cause permanent damage.

The "Great American Solar Eclipse" is finally here as #solareclipse2017 fever has people (using proper eye protection) looking toward the skies.

Can’t get outside or don’t feel comfortable staring at the sun?

NBC10 has you covered as we stream the eclipse — as seen from FDR Park in South Philadelphia — online this afternoon. The event began at 1:21 and lasts until 4:01, reaching its peak at 2:44.

A passing cloud or two could obscure the eclipse at points.

The eclipse will be total in some parts of the country, on a path running from Oregon in the Northwest to the southeastern part of the country. People in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware will only see the moon blocking about 75 percent of the sun.

This year's total solar eclipse was a celebration for many, especially at the Franklin Institute and those with birthday's Monday. NBC10's Cydney Long has the details. 

President Trump will face the nation tonight to address the military's involvement in Afghanistan. NBC10's Lauren Mayk spoke with locals who've been impacted by America's war in Afghanistan.

NBC10 First Alert Weather meteorologist Krystal Klei explains the science of Monday's solar eclipse.

Although America was expected to lose millions of dollars in productivity due to how many would stop work to watch, Monday's total solar eclipse helped out many local businesses. NBC10's Deanna Durante has the details.

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Monday’s solar eclipse was a visual spectacle for millions of people across the country. Yet not everyone experienced the event the same way. NBC10 photojournalist Jim Friedman spoke to two best friends in the Lehigh Valley, one blind and one visually impaired, who still celebrated the historic day. 

Judy Caruana told NBC10 she’s been blind for her entire life.

“I can basically see everything except the message is not getting to the brain because the optic nerve is deteriorated,” she said.

Caruana’s best friend Rita Lang, of Whitehall Township, suffers from Retinitis pigmentosa, an eye disease that causes vision impairment.

“Basically, so what type of vision I have is what we call a tunnel vision,” Lang said. “I see a pinpoint. So if I’m looking straight ahead that’s all I really see.”

Both friends decided to have an eclipse party in Whitehall Monday to experience it together in their own unique way.

“I was always interested in the solar system,” Lang said. “I was always interested in the complexities of the sky and that it just goes on forever.”

The women stepped outside and put on protective glasses during the eclipse and described what they saw.

“Oh my!” Caruana shouted. “I am seeing something! I do absolutely see the orange. Oh it’s getting brighter!”

Lang told NBC10 she wasn't able to see much.

“I just see a little bit of a shadow,” Lang said. “To me it’s very dark.”

Lang wasn't disappointed however and continued to celebrate with her best friend.

“I’m about to have my strawberry margarita,” Lang said.

“Is it ready?” Caruana asked.

“Almost,” Lang replied with a smile.

The two women then went inside to not only celebrate the eclipse but also their bond with one another that continues to shine.

Dozens of people gathered outside the statue of former Philadelphia mayor Frank Rizzo late Monday afternoon as debate continues over whether or not it should be removed. 

Previously planned demonstrations from groups both against and in favor of the statue's removal were planned for 4 p.m. Monday. They were postponed however after both groups announced they were meeting with current Philadelphia mayor Jim Kenney to discuss the issue.

Despite the announcement that Monday's demonstrations were postponed, around 100 people still gathered at Thomas Paine Plaza Monday outside the statue which remains protected by barricades and police officers. The majority of the crowd appeared to be advocating for the statue's removal.

On Monday Philly councilwoman-at-Large Helen Gym released a new statement on her continued efforts to get the statue removed.

"There will be a City-led public process for moving the Rizzo statue to a location better reflective of its complicated history," she said. "Monuments are not about permanence; they move and change as cities evolve.”

A spokesperson for Mayor Kenney told NBC10 that if a decision is made to move the statue, city policy dictates that there must be a public forum before it's moved.

Over the weekend, Gym took to Twitter and renewed her call to have the Rizzo statue removed from Philadelphia property after a week of vandalism targeted imagery of the former mayor.

“When it comes to public space, they must reflect values of the welcoming/ inclusive Philadelphia we aspire to be -- no matter how imperfect,” Gym tweeted hours after vandals threw paint on an Italian Market mural of Rizzo in South Philadelphia.

The mural vandalism came after a series of eggings, protests and the spray-painting of “Black Power” onto Rizzo’s statue outside the Municipal Services Building in Center City.

“My call is and has always been for a respectful public process to move the statue to a better location,” Gym said. “I'm committed to that.”

The string of vandalism follows renewed calls for the removal of public images in cities around the country in the wake of the deadly violence at a white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia earlier this month, and national discussion over how to handle statues and monuments linked to racism and other emotionally-charged issues. 

Driven by Gym, there is growing support for removing tributes to Rizzo, who died of a heart attack in 1991. Some call the statue and mural reminders of Rizzo's strained history with the African-American and gay communities during the late 1960s and 1970s. 

Rizzo, a hard-charging, big-mouthed icon of head-cracking law enforcement in Philadelphia, served as police commissioner for four years before serving two terms as the city’s mayor from 1972 to 1980. His friends, family and fans remember him as a devoted public servant unafraid to speak his mind. Thousands of people signed a recent online petition to keep the statue in place.

“Frank Rizzo means many things to many people,” Gym said. “He was known & loved by those who knew & loved him. Moving the statue doesn't take that away. The hatred and violence I and others have received also points to a legacy of racism/violence by those who profess to honor his memory.”

Gym claims the vandalism is nothing new.

“The statue and mural have long been the most vandalized in the city. It is not new and points to how divisive his legacy remains," she said.

Groups have spent parts of the last year calling for Rizzo’s statue to be removed and the mural in South Philly was targeted in May and back in 2012.

Lowlights from Rizzo's time as police commissioner include an incident in 1970 of officers raiding the Philadelphia headquarters of the Black Panthers and forcing the men to strip in public.

Supporters of Rizzo claim he wasn't a racist however, citing the fact that he integrated police cars with African American and white officers during his time as mayor.