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.
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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.
The Philadelphia Flyers have signed forward Porter Martone to a three-year entry-level contract, GM Daniel Briere said.
The chilly start to Sunday didn't deter 15,000 runners from lacing up their sneakers at the annual Philly Love Run.
Owen Tippett scored a hat trick as the Philadelphia Flyers survived a late rally for a key 5-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings.
Ny'Leek Ellison, the boy paralyzed in a hit-and-run in Chester, Pennsylvania, last year, has died.
After a chilly start, there will be plenty of sunshine Sunday before a few more scattered clouds develop through the afternoon.
The Philadelphia Flyers have signed forward Porter Martone to a three-year entry-level contract, GM Daniel Briere said.
The chilly start to Sunday didn't deter 15,000 runners from lacing up their sneakers at the annual Philly Love Run.
Owen Tippett scored a hat trick as the Philadelphia Flyers survived a late rally for a key 5-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings.
Philadelphia shut down streets on Saturday for a large rally on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Center City.
Ny'Leek Ellison, the boy paralyzed in a hit-and-run in Chester, Pennsylvania, last year, has died.
The chilly start to Sunday didn't deter 15,000 runners from lacing up their sneakers at the annual Philly Love Run.
Ny'Leek Ellison, the boy paralyzed in a hit-and-run in Chester, Pennsylvania, last year, has died.
A number of street closures and parking restrictions are in effect across Philadelphia on March 29 for the annual Love Run Half Marathon and 7K.
Philadelphia shut down streets on Saturday for a large rally on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Center City.
Tacony Academy Charter High School junior Jaheim Warner helped save a woman who appeared to be having a seizure in her truck.
Parts of Ocean City and Strathmere are due for a beach replenishment project, but there's no timeline and uncertainty over federal funding.
A South Jersey basketball coach has been developing the next generation of basketball players for over half a century.
Eight people were hospitalized after a March 4 explosion at Savita Naturals in Logan Township, New Jersey.
About 35% of adults in a recent study reported getting less sleep than they needed, a habit that can have serious health impacts.
Strathmere has been one of the hardest hit Jersey Shore towns by erosion, and it remains under a local state of emergency.
TSA officer and union representative LaShanda Palmer says several members are missing car payments and struggling to care for their families.
Two people were killed and two others were wounded in a shooting in Wilmington Tuesday afternoon, police said.
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.
About 35% of adults in a recent study reported getting less sleep than they needed, a habit that can have serious health impacts.
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.
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 a long winter, many speed cushions in Philadelphia are in dire need of repair, and some have even damaged car tires.
Starting Sunday, bus service will replace trains between Bridgeport Station and Norristown Transit Center until May 9.
SEPTA will roll out a special addition to select bus stops this spring: real-time digital displays showing you when your bus will arrive.
One week after the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, the Benjamin Franklin Bridge will close to car traffic to commemorate its 100th anniversary.
After 20 years of planning and six years of construction, a reimagined Ardmore train station is back open.
The Philadelphia Flyers have signed forward Porter Martone to a three-year entry-level contract, GM Daniel Briere said.
Owen Tippett scored a hat trick as the Philadelphia Flyers survived a late rally for a key 5-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings.
Joel Embiid scored 29 points as the Philadelphia 76ers rallied for a win over the Charlotte Hornets.
Jake Burger and Corey Seager each homered as the Texas Rangers beat the Philadelphia Phillies in 10 innings.
A South Jersey basketball coach has been developing the next generation of basketball players for over half a century.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
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.
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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.
Streaming service Netflix has raised the cost of its standard plan with ads by $1 a month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2 a month, according to pricing posted on its website.
The first phase of a major rehabilitation project on SEPTA's Norristown High Speed Line, or the "M," begins Sunday. Bus service will replace all trains between Bridgeport Station and the Norristown Transit Center for repairs on the Bridgeport Viaduct, which is more than 100 years old.
Sunday starts out colder but temperatures will rebound nicely into the upper 50s by later in the day. Looking ahead to the work week, temps will climb into the 70s and 80s, but the NEXT Weather team is also tracking several chances for rain.
Thousands of runners are hitting the pavement across the City of Brotherly Love Sunday for the annual Philly Love Run. CBS News Philadelphia's Ray Strickland was at the starting line as the first waves of athletes began the half marathon and 7K races.
It's devastating when a pet goes missing, but microchipping can help reunite animals with their families. In this week's Pet Project, Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson explains the benefits of getting your pet microchipped and keeping their information up to date.