Pa. World War II vet receives proper burial over 80 years after death
World War II veteran First Lt. Gerald J. Melofchik received a proper burial Tuesday at Washington Crossing National Cemetery.
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World War II veteran First Lt. Gerald J. Melofchik received a proper burial Tuesday at Washington Crossing National Cemetery.
Voting in Chester County was extended to 10 p.m. Tuesday after poll books delivered to precincts didn't include the names of unaffiliated, independent and third-party voters.
World War II veteran First Lt. Gerald J. Melofchik received a proper burial Tuesday at Washington Crossing National Cemetery in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Family members and veterans in attendance received Hershey bars, one of his favorite treats, at the service.
Police are searching for a man they say shot and injured a 7-year-old girl in North Philadelphia late last month.
Poll books delivered to Chester County, Pennsylvania, precincts did not include the names of unaffiliated, independent and third-party voters, leading to thousands of voters having to cast a provisional ballot on Election Day, according to the county's voter services department.
Several employees of a Vineland, New Jersey, group home operated by Elwyn are charged with abusing an elderly resident.
The Patrician Society food pantry in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, is seeing more people than ever turning to them for help.
As the government shutdown enters its fifth week, families and individuals who rely on federal food assistance are facing growing uncertainty in Montgomery County and the Philadelphia region. CBS News Philadelphia's Madeleine Wright reports.
A Pennsylvania man was arrested in Washington, D.C., after Capitol police said he threatened to kill a member of Congress.
At least two people are injured after a serious crash involving two vehicles on the Pottstown Pike at the intersection with West Moyer Road.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says there are many issues with SEPTA that needs to be resolved, including management and its culture.
Poll books delivered to Chester County precincts did not include the names of unaffiliated, independent and third-party voters, leading to some voters having to cast a provisional ballot on Election Day, according to the county's voter services department.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy mobilized the National Guard to help with increased demand at local food banks. Chandler Lutz has the latest after the Trump administration was ordered to fund SNAP with emergency funds.
Election Day Tuesday will bring a return to sunshine, but the wind gusts will pick up as a warm front approaches the Philadelphia area.
George Banks had been in prison since 1982 after shooting 14 people, and killing 13, including his own children, during a rampage in Wilkes-Barre.
Workers who will count mail-in ballots in Philadelphia already have 75,000 to get through before many more are dropped off on Election Night. Wakisha Bailey reports.
Families across the Philadelphia area who use SNAP benefits say they aren't sure what comes next.
TD Bank plans to close dozens of locations across the country, including some in the Philadelphia region.
The halt would include all in-person and virtual instruction, transportation, athletics, food and support services in Morrisville, Bucks County.
In a letter to parents Monday afternoon, the Morrisville superintendent says the district may be forced to temporarily suspend all school operations on Jan. 30 unless the Pennsylvania legislature passes a budget.
Families across the Philadelphia area who use SNAP benefits say they aren't sure what comes next after officials said the program would be partially funded. Meanwhile, food pantries are trying to keep up with the increased demand.
The city says the initiative has provided more than 200,000 quality-of-life services through the program.
The superintendent of the Morrisville School District warns the school could close on Jan. 30 if the state budget crisis isn't resolved.
Pennsylvania has nearly 2 million residents enrolled in the SNAP program.
Law enforcement made more than 100 arrests and seized street narcotics worth more than $365,000 in a two-month operation disrupting the flow of illegal drugs coming from Philadelphia to its surrounding counties, the Pennsylvania attorney general and local district attorneys said Monday.
