South Jersey family shares struggle to get 85-year-old grandmother out of Ukraine
Galina Kovalska was living in Zhytomyr, Ukraine when Russian troops invaded the country.
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Galina Kovalska was living in Zhytomyr, Ukraine when Russian troops invaded the country.
The medal is presented to those who work to secure liberty for people around the world.
Hope Community Church in Ridley Park gathered supplies on Sunday.
As seasons change, volunteers are now revamping their efforts to help the people of Ukraine as the war continues.
Jasmine Payoute reports.
CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta has been on the front lines of the war giving us a first-hand look at the devastation.
Two members of the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey are on their way to Poland.
It's safe and quiet here at the church. It's a stark contrast to the violence and destruction Alla Pukhtetska and Veronika Matviienko left behind.
Tears welled up in Petryk's eyes as she recounted the harrowing moment she realized her country was under attack.
It's not going to the Ukrainian army, but to humanitarian and emergency workers.
"We may not be Ukrainian and we may not be from over there, but we still feel for them," Geller said.
"You are seeing the very best of humanity and then you're seeing what the very worst of humanity can do to other people," he said.
Volunteers say while they may be far in distance, their hearts and hands are of service to the people of Ukraine.
They're now teaming up with Pravda Brewery in Ukraine. At the start of the invasion, they were put on the world stage when they stopped producing beer and started producing Molotov cocktails.
Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick acknowledges that while, at least for now, this ban will cost Americans, he says it is the only way to break Russia's grip on our wallets.
Several hundred boxes will be picked up on Wednesday en route to the Poland-Ukraine border, and it can't arrive soon enough.
Services were held all day at the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. The Philadelphia area is home to thousands of people of Ukrainian descent.
Leaders across the Philadelphia region are speaking out against Russia's attack on Ukraine, with many condemning the action.
Heinzen says a possible Russian invasion could prompt a spike in energy prices. This means even higher prices at the pump.
They are closely watching developments as Russia deploys tens of thousands of troops to the border with Ukraine for a possible invasion.
At the direction of Pope Francis, a so-called marathon prayer service was held here and at other Ukrainian churches around the world.
Manor College was founded by the Ukrainian Sisters of Saint Basil the Great 75 years ago. The college has a Ukrainian Heritage Center on campus and holds events throughout the year to celebrate and educate the public on Ukrainian culture.
As tensions rise on the Ukrainian border with Russia, local Ukrainians in our region are banding together.
Senator Pat Toomey said Russia's efforts to intimidate a Navy ship are part of Vladimir Putin's to regain dominance in the Baltic Sea and predicted the White House will take no action in response.
Chris discusses the happenings over the weekend regarding Russia's involvement in a rocket attack that downed a Malaysian Airlines plane last week and Israel's invasion into Gaza, as well as Rory McIlroy stating he is "proud of himself" following his win at the British Open. He talks to Jeff Roe and Chaka Fattah Jr. on the Monday Morning Matchup at 7:00 and Phillies Manager Ryne Sandberg at 8:20.
Multiple damaged vehicles could be seen near the intersection of Front Street and East Indiana Avenue on Tuesday morning.
State officials upheld the firing of a Gloucester County death investigator after he texted details of the case to a group chat.
A heavy coat will be needed Tuesday morning in the Philadelphia region as temperatures will be in the 20s and 30s.
The Sixers Youth Foundation is gearing up to host its annual fundraising gala Thursday at The Fillmore in Fishtown.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 22 points, Jalen Williams added 18 in his return to the lineup and the Thunder won their 12th game in a row with a 123-103 victory over the short-handed 76ers.
Mayor Cherelle Parker wants to add a $1-per-ride tax on ride-hailing services to help fund the Philadelphia School District.
Multiple damaged vehicles could be seen near the intersection of Front Street and East Indiana Avenue on Tuesday morning.
ICE agents were deployed to Philadelphia International Airport to assist with TSA shortages due to the partial government shutdown, sources say.
Kermit Gosnell, the West Philadelphia doctor convicted of multiple murders, has died, officials say.
State officials upheld the firing of a Gloucester County death investigator after he texted details of the case to a group chat.
Multiple damaged vehicles could be seen near the intersection of Front Street and East Indiana Avenue on Tuesday morning.
The Community College of Philadelphia celebrated the first graduates of a program that trains students to support the Navy.
Kermit Gosnell, the West Philadelphia doctor convicted of multiple murders, has died, officials say.
Vernon Baker was sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting a woman seated next to him on a Philadelphia-bound flight, officials said.
Mayor Cherelle Parker wants to add a $1-per-ride tax on ride-hailing services to help fund the Philadelphia School District.
State officials upheld the firing of a Gloucester County death investigator after he texted details of the case to a group chat.
Vernon Baker was sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting a woman seated next to him on a Philadelphia-bound flight, officials said.
A new historic marker has designated Timbuctoo as one of only about eight recognized Black historic sites in South Jersey.
Princeton women's basketball, the last Philadelphia-area team in the NCAA Tournament, falls to Oklahoma State in the first round.
A fire on a residential block in Camden, New Jersey, could be seen from Philadelphia.
A 17-year-old is in custody and another person is wanted by police in connection with an armed robbery outside the Christiana Mall in Newark, Delaware.
Three people died in a car crash involving a drunk driver early Saturday morning in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.
An EF-1 tornado touched down in Kent County, Delaware, Monday night as severe storms hit the Philadelphia region, the National Weather Service said Tuesday.
Thousands of people spent the night without electricity around the Philadelphia area after Monday's storms.
With the region under a tornado watch through 7 p.m., several school districts have announced closings and early dismissals.
The Philadelphia Phillies play regular-season baseball next week. Before then: a race around Citizens Bank Park.
A popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
After 20 years of planning and six years of construction, a reimagined Ardmore train station is back open.
Route 73 is back open in Marlton after a fatal crash closed the road for several hours Friday morning.
The Walt Whitman Bridge is back open Wednesday after it was closed in both directions Tuesday night because of police activity.
Additional security checkpoints at PHL are closed as a partial government shutdown affecting TSA drags on.
Fire crews were called to the Valley Forge Service Area on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a truck fire Friday morning.
The Sixers Youth Foundation is gearing up to host its annual fundraising gala Thursday at The Fillmore in Fishtown.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 22 points, Jalen Williams added 18 in his return to the lineup and the Thunder won their 12th game in a row with a 123-103 victory over the short-handed 76ers.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Phillies have agreed to a six-year contract with opening day starter Cristopher Sánchez. The deal begins in 2027 and runs through 2032 with a club option for 2033.
VJ Edgecombe had 22 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 126-116 victory over the Utah Jazz.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
A West Philadelphia hip-hop artist is using his music to inspire others and bring people together.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Chopper 3 was over a crash at Indiana Avenue and Front Street in the Fairhill neighborhood of Philadelphia on Tuesday morning.
A worker in the Gloucester County, New Jersey, medical examiner's office who leaked details of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau's deaths in a crash was fired from his position and has his appeal denied.
Bill Kelly says Tuesday in the Philadelphia region starts colder. He's also tracking rain for later this week. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
The charity event helps raise money for the Sixers Youth Foundation, a nonprofit started back in 2015.
Mayor Cherelle Parker wants to increase her proposed tax on ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft to $1 per ride to help address the School District of Philadelphia's $300 million budget deficit.