Philadelphia Marks Veterans Day With Annual Wreath-Laying Ceremony
It appeared to be a more somber affair than usual.
It appeared to be a more somber affair than usual.
Live from Penn Mutual, Chris discussed anti-Trump protest occurring across the nation, Donald Trump's meeting with President Obama and the myth behind Philadelphia's voter turnout. Chris spoke with Chris Butler during Finance Friday about the market's reaction to Trump's win at 7:00. He also spoke with Ray Didinger about the upcoming Eagles game at 8:00. Chris spoke with Penn Mutual employees regarding their company providing opportunities to veterans at 8:20.
Upland Borough is recognizing wounded war veterans in a very special way, just in time for Veterans Day.
A senior center in Northeast Philadelphia saluted veterans on Wednesday, two days ahead of Veterans Day, and encouraged them to preserve their stories by sharing them with future generations.
The city's second annual Veterans Day parade took place Sunday.
Businesses throughout the country are showing their thanks for military vets by offering them free meals, special discounts and more on Friday, November 11.
Officials say Michael Porter was dressed in military uniform in the area of a military base on November 11.
Col. Allen West discussed his thoughts on Veterans Day and the threats faced from our current military personnel.
Dozens of homeless veterans received a free breakfast Wednesday morning in North Philadelphia. Senator Bob Casey manned the griddle, dished out pancakes and offered his thanks.
There are more than 260 such courts in 37 states, but there are none in New Jersey.
Philadelphia housing officials say they've essentially ended veteran homelessness in the city with the help of a coalition of federal and private providers.
On Veteran's Day and for the entire month of November, Montgomery County's recorder of deeds is reminding veterans to bring in their discharge papers to make sure they're properly recorded.
90-year-old Ralph Herman brought the Wells Fargo Center to their feet.
The city's first Veterans Day parade marched through Center City on Sunday.
SEPTA announced several detours on Sunday ahead of the city's first ever Veterans Day Parade.
About 2,000 servicemen and women, their families and supporters are marching in the parade.
Veterans Day is a collection of memories and a tribute to those who served in war and kept watch over the peace.
Veterans Day is when we remember and honor those who bravely fought for and defended our freedom.
Noted Philadelphia philanthropist Gerry Lenfest, who once served on US Navy destroyers in the Korean War, says it's almost hard to believe, in this city of firsts, that we don't have an official Veterans' Day parade.
An alleged military impersonator who was wearing the wrong uniform when he tried to enter a Pennsylvania school for a speech about Veterans' Day will likely receive probation and mental health treatment under a plea bargain.
Female vets, who currently number close to two million, may have it even tougher than their male counterparts. One such veteran is Donna, a Denver-based, single mom, whose struggles lasted far longer than her deployment.
Work is still underway at the Hardy Williams Veterans Center. Construction is expected to be completed in January.
A native of East Greenwich Township, NJ, Ryan Iannelli died in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan in 2011.
For 60 years, the memorial sat in an obscure location in Fairmount Park. Twenty years ago, it was relocated to Logan Square, near the Franklin Institute.
Philadelphia police are searching for two men involved in a South Philadelphia home burglary where one posed as a construction worker so the other could steal jewelry.
After conducting a storm survey, the National Weather Service Mount Holly confirmed Saturday afternoon that an EF-0 landspout tornado touched down in Lawrence Township, New Jersey, between 5:59-6 p.m. Friday.
Over 1,000 animals will be looking for their forever homes at the country's largest pet adoption event this weekend!
A Pennsylvania court is turning aside a legal challenge by Philadelphia's elected district attorney to a law establishing a new special prosecutor to handle crimes on the city's mass transit system, known as SEPTA.
Get ready for beautiful weekend weather around the Philadelphia region with mostly sunny skies, low humidity, and highs in the low to middle 80s.
Philadelphia police are searching for two men involved in a South Philadelphia home burglary where one posed as a construction worker so the other could steal jewelry.
After conducting a storm survey, the National Weather Service Mount Holly confirmed Saturday afternoon that an EF-0 landspout tornado touched down in Lawrence Township, New Jersey, between 5:59-6 p.m. Friday.
There's no need to get FOMO if you're not going to the shore this weekend because the Philadelphia region will be bumping with events and festivals you won't want to miss.
The Hall of Fame player has been the last 24 years working as a studio analyst for TNT and on Friday he announced that next season will be his last on TV.
If you are a Pennsylvania, New Jersey or Delaware SNAP benefit recipient and have noticed your EBT balance has been drained, here are some of the next steps you can take.
Philadelphia police are searching for two men involved in a South Philadelphia home burglary where one posed as a construction worker so the other could steal jewelry.
A Pennsylvania court is turning aside a legal challenge by Philadelphia's elected district attorney to a law establishing a new special prosecutor to handle crimes on the city's mass transit system, known as SEPTA.
Get ready for beautiful weekend weather around the Philadelphia region with mostly sunny skies, low humidity, and highs in the low to middle 80s.
Police say at least five gunshot victims were found in and around Fairmount Park after officers tried to break up a large gathering Friday night.
Alec Bohm hit a two-run double in the top of the 11th inning shortly after the end of a 71-minute rain delay, and the Philadelphia Phillies outlasted the Baltimore Orioles 5-3 on Friday night.
After conducting a storm survey, the National Weather Service Mount Holly confirmed Saturday afternoon that an EF-0 landspout tornado touched down in Lawrence Township, New Jersey, between 5:59-6 p.m. Friday.
Get ready for beautiful weekend weather around the Philadelphia region with mostly sunny skies, low humidity, and highs in the low to middle 80s.
There's no need to get FOMO if you're not going to the shore this weekend because the Philadelphia region will be bumping with events and festivals you won't want to miss.
In celebration of the upcoming Juneteenth holiday, leaders in Camden County gathered Friday to unveil the first-ever historical markers commemorating the Black experience in Haddonfield.
The city of Camden is making preparations to ensure residents are staying cool as the Delaware Valley gets ready for next week's impending heat wave.
Over 1,000 animals will be looking for their forever homes at the country's largest pet adoption event this weekend!
Get ready for beautiful weekend weather around the Philadelphia region with mostly sunny skies, low humidity, and highs in the low to middle 80s.
There's no need to get FOMO if you're not going to the shore this weekend because the Philadelphia region will be bumping with events and festivals you won't want to miss.
Severe storms arrived Friday afternoon after a hot and humid day providing those storms with plenty of energy.
The high temperature lands around 90 degrees on Thursday in the Philadelphia region, with a chance of storms Friday night.
For the first time since the pandemic, hundreds were in attendance for at CHOP's atrium for its annual Joshua Kahan Fund Prom for patients and their families.
The two genetic changes to H1N1 could cut the effectiveness of the main flu antiviral doctors turn to.
Tainted cucumbers may be behind bacteria strain that has sickened people in 25 states and the District of Columbia.
Consumer Reports found concerning levels of lead in two popular brands of veggie puff snacks, while another brand fared better.
Recall involves Wegmans Italian Classics Uncured Pepperoni sold at regional grocery chain's stores in eight states.
You don't need to identify as LGBTQ+ or vegetarian to dig into the deliciousness at LesbiVeggies in Audubon.
Cake Life Bake Shop shared its mission for Pride Month to continue creating a welcoming space for all on Frankford Avenue as a woman and trans-immigrant owned business.
Workers, who recently announced they were forming a union, rallied outside the Fairmount location Tuesday.
During SIPS, more than 90 bars and restaurants will be offering a variety of drinks. It happens every Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. through Aug. 28 in Center City Philadelphia.
There's a new buzz happening in Montgomery County on City Avenue between Belmont Avenue and Conshohocken State Road Wednesday as new shops, restaurants and apartments are being added to an old landmark.
A Pennsylvania court is turning aside a legal challenge by Philadelphia's elected district attorney to a law establishing a new special prosecutor to handle crimes on the city's mass transit system, known as SEPTA.
The NTSB says an open manhole cover on a gas tanker truck may have led to the fire and explosion that collapsed part of I-95 in Philadelphia in June 2023.
The vintage trolleys will return to Route 15 along Philadelphia's Girard Avenue on Sunday, June 16 after years of restoration.
Residents in the city's Harrowgate neighborhood are looking for answers for the road outside their homes to be fixed. They worry someone will get hurt if it's not repaired soon.
A part of I-76 was blocked for several hours Saturday morning after a multi-vehicle crash.
The Hall of Fame player has been the last 24 years working as a studio analyst for TNT and on Friday he announced that next season will be his last on TV.
Alec Bohm hit a two-run double in the top of the 11th inning shortly after the end of a 71-minute rain delay, and the Philadelphia Phillies outlasted the Baltimore Orioles 5-3 on Friday night.
Soon to be a free agent, 76ers point guard/shooting guard Cameron Payne was arrested and later released Friday in Scottsdale, Arizona in connection with a disturbance.
The ring features 529 diamonds and 38 rubies and totals 14.8 carats. And a typo.
Brandon Marsh dazzled the spectators by going 3 for 5 with three singles and a run scored in an 8-6 victory for the Phillies Double-A club Thursday night.
There's no need to get FOMO if you're not going to the shore this weekend because the Philadelphia region will be bumping with events and festivals you won't want to miss.
Kensington Palace releases a new photo of Kate as the Princess of Wales offers an update on her cancer treatment and announces a step back into public life.
Taylor Swift's long-running and history-making Eras Tour is coming to an end at the end of the year.
Fans at her concerts last weekend danced so hard they generated seismic activity that was felt nearly four miles away from Murrayfield Stadium.
It'll be wiener take all when Joey Chestnut, the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest champion banned from the contest this year, faces off with former champion Takeru Kobayashi on Netflix.
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Ylaine Zhu a School District of Philadelphia student, is among the newest Gates Scholars.
After applying to 13 colleges and being rejected by his dream school, Dexter Resa proves that with grit and heart, you can accomplish things beyond your wildest dreams and make history while doing it.
Meet 13-year-old Daphne Todas, a real-life karate kid from Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania, helping change the face of power sports like martial arts.
Cherron Reynolds is Camden High School's only junior chef, and he has big dreams of becoming a master while teaching others.
At Global Leadership Academy Southwest, students set out on learning excursions because the charter school leadership believes the best learning happens outside the classroom.
Storm damage in Lawrence Township, Mercer County, prompted the National Weather Service to send a survey team out Saturday to assess the damage.
Four-year-old Bentley has finished 25 weeks of chemotherapy, battling a rare kidney cancer.
Staff at the Johnson House Historic Site in Philadelphia say the Juneteenth Festival is a place to play and to interact and learn about history of the holiday. Ross DiMattei was live all morning hearing about the festival.
The weekend weather in Philadelphia is off to a great start after Friday's storms. But heat and humidity are on the way in the region as a heat dome is about to sit over the eastern U.S. for several days. Andrew Kozak has your forecast.
The National Weather Service is investigating whether straight-line winds or a possible weak tornado caused storm damage in Lawrence Township, New Jersey on Friday night.