Veteran Homelessness Goes From Embarrassment To Success Story In Philadelphia
Philadelphia housing officials say they've essentially ended veteran homelessness in the city with the help of a coalition of federal and private providers.
Watch CBS News
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.
Anthony Davis Carter, 29, is accused of five incidents that took place on the property of Roosevelt Memorial Park at 2701 Old Lincoln Highway and Rosedale Memorial Park at 3850 Richlieu Road.
Dom Giordano talked with Pennsylvania Senator Bob Casey on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT about legislation regarding immigration and the potential for President Obama to take executive action to move the process forward.
Amid the traditional speeches, parades, and wreath-laying ceremonies came an acknowledgement that the present-day Veterans Administration has fallen short of its vow to serve those who served our country.
The 60s will be sticking around for the next few days. Enjoy them while they last.
Gov. Chris Christie is scheduled to attend an event at the Brig. Gen. William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Wrightstown Tuesday.
And for the first time in 70 years, two of the war's oldest veterans, in one of the most harrowing battles, were together again -- shaking hands for first time.
Talk Radio 1210 AM will host a series of live broadcasts on Veterans Day to honor those who have served in the military.
The annual parade is part of more than a week's worth of events in Coatesville leading up to Veterans' Day.
Veterans Day is when we remember and honor those who bravely fought for and defended our freedom. The following organizations are showing their thanks by offering "freebies" for active and non-active military members.
On November 11th, we'll celebrate Veterans Day, a tribute to the men and women who served in the armed forces during times of both conflict and peace.
The Veterans Multi-Service Center (VMC) exists solely to "serve those who served" this great nation, our veterans.
Crews are battling a large fire at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Dickson City, Pennsylvania, Wednesday night.
Morning low temps Thursday in Philadelphia will be in the teens with wind chills in the single digits, but it will be sunny and in the low 30s in the afternoon.
Savannah Guthrie said she and her family were aware of reports of a ransom note and that they are "ready to talk."
It was only a few months ago that Pennsylvania passed the 2025 budget several months late, and now the process begins for this year.
A toddler and a dog from Los Angeles have a unique bond that came together thanks to a Philly doctor and a story from CBS News Philadelphia.
The museum on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia is again named the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Crews are battling a large fire at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Dickson City, Pennsylvania, Wednesday night.
Longtime Philadelphia Eagles offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland is leaving the organization.
Radnor police are investigating a reported rape on the campus of Eastern University in Delaware County.
Mayor Parker will announce details of another same-day work and pay initiative focusing on ADA ramps and areas near rec centers and schools.
Crews are battling a large fire at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Dickson City, Pennsylvania, Wednesday night.
A toddler and a dog from Los Angeles have a unique bond that came together thanks to a Philly doctor and a story from CBS News Philadelphia.
The museum on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia is again named the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
A police officer in Norristown, Pennsylvania, is under investigation and on administrative leave after hitting a naked man with a patrol car.
Radnor police are investigating a reported rape on the campus of Eastern University in Delaware County.
A fire destroyed a home in Monroe Township, New Jersey, Tuesday night.
New Jersey has a few programs that can help residents set up payment plans as they deal with skyrocketing utilities bills.
New Jersey has less than a one-week supply of red blood cells and less than a day's supply of platelets, health officials say.
At the Child Family Center in Millville, New Jersey, lessons learned by preschoolers go far beyond ABCs and 123s.
Crossing guards in Gloucester City, New Jersey, are worried about their children navigating snowy, icy intersections.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
A Delaware man is behind bars after he allegedly attacked two other men over a parking dispute, police say.
A teenager and a 21-year-old man were injured in a shooting in Wilmington Monday afternoon, police said.
Following Sunday's major winter storm, multiple businesses, organizations and event centers are staying closed on Monday.
With the Philadelphia region expecting a major snowstorm this weekend, here's the best choice of ice melt to keep you safe.
A toddler and a dog from Los Angeles have a unique bond that came together thanks to a Philly doctor and a story from CBS News Philadelphia.
New Jersey has less than a one-week supply of red blood cells and less than a day's supply of platelets, health officials say.
For Kolin and his family, CHOP was a home away from home while he waited for a heart transplant.
There's new hope for a devastating cancer in dogs that's often deadly because there are no early warning signs.
A Philadelphia nonprofit is finding job opportunities for people with mental health and intellectual challenges.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
The city says residents shouldn't park on a major stretch of South Broad Street in Philadelphia Tuesday for a snow removal operation.
Traffic is starting to move again on Roosevelt Boulevard after a fatal crash shut down the road in both directions Friday morning.
Snow-covered sidewalks, freezing temperatures and more have made commutes challenging for many public transit riders across Philadelphia.
Philadelphia is closing several roads in Center City Tuesday night to remove snow after a winter storm dumped nearly 10 inches over the weekend.
Transportation service will ramp up gradually Monday across the Philadelphia area following the weekend snowstorm.
Longtime Philadelphia Eagles offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland will not return for the 2026 season.
Gavin McKenna is facing multiple charges, including felony aggravated assault, according to court records.
The Philadelphia 76ers traded Jared McCain to the Oklahoma City Thunder for a first-round pick and three second-rounders.
Frank Reich and Aaron Glenn are teammates again with the New York Jets, looking to turn around the fortunes of a frustrated franchise.
American athletes are preparing for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. These are some of the top Team USA competitors to watch.
Mural Arts Philadelphia is looking for an artist or team of artists to design a mural honoring Boyz II Men's contributions to music and culture as the city celebrates America's 250th anniversary.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
The 2026 Grammy Awards recognized the best of the best in music from last year, with big wins for Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny. Here's the full list of winners and nominees.
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said. It's not yet clear how extensive the changes to the building might be.
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.
Bill Kelly says temperatures will plummet in the Philadelphia region this weekend due to a blast of Arctic air. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
Concerned parents, teachers and neighbors packed into a conference room at Overbrook Elementary in West Philadelphia to share their concerns about saving the historic school from closure.
Radnor police are investigating a reported rape on the campus of Eastern University in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
"Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie and her siblings, Camron and Annie Guthrie, released an emotional video Wednesday night pleading for the return of their mother.
A church fire forced part of Roosevelt Boulevard to close Wednesday, but it has since reopened.