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.
Kyle Schwarber became the first major leaguer to reach 30 homers this season with a two-run shot in the seventh inning that sent the Phillies to a 5-4 win over the Mets on Sunday.
Aiden Logrande, 19, was arrested in connection with two vehicle arsons and multiple acts of criminal mischief in Washington Township, police said.
A dangerous heat wave arrives in Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs this week, where each day temps could surpass 100 degrees.
Police said a girl was shot and two boys were hit by a car after shots were fired outside a graduation party in Deerfield Township, Cumberland County.
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
A dangerous heat wave starts Tuesday and continues into the July 4 weekend as highs climb into the triple digits. Humidity will make it feel like 105-110 degrees.
Kyle Schwarber became the first major leaguer to reach 30 homers this season with a two-run shot in the seventh inning that sent the Phillies to a 5-4 win over the Mets on Sunday.
Aiden Logrande, 19, was arrested in connection with two vehicle arsons and multiple acts of criminal mischief in Washington Township, police said.
A dangerous heat wave arrives in Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs this week, where each day temps could surpass 100 degrees.
Investigators returned to the home Friday to search for possible human remains, but none were found at the property, police say.
Rain didn't stop the West Powelton Steppers and Drum Squad from celebrating a milestone more than three decades in the making.
Separated by generations, two photographers reveal how Philadelphia's protests helped shape society.
Police are looking for a driver accused of intentionally striking an officer with a vehicle in North Philadelphia Friday night, police say.
For more than 100 years, Collingswood has been a dry borough, but that could change.
Two juveniles are facing multiple charges in connection with a massive fire that destroyed several properties in Allentown Wednesday night, officials say.
Aiden Logrande, 19, was arrested in connection with two vehicle arsons and multiple acts of criminal mischief in Washington Township, police said.
Police said a girl was shot and two boys were hit by a car after shots were fired outside a graduation party in Deerfield Township, Cumberland County.
A major procedural hurdle has been cleared for the future of the shuttered Wonderland Pier amusement park in Ocean City, New Jersey.
An ex-South Jersey middle school teacher is facing new charges in connection with sexually assaulting a student, the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office announced.
Pride flags are once again blowing in the breeze on Kings Highway in Haddonfield, less than 48 hours after police say a man ripped most of them down.
Police say a 19-year-old pointed a gun at a crowd and then fled from police, and an officer shot him during a foot pursuit.
Prosecutors allege John Wallace-Bey got into an argument with two co-workers, left work and later came back and shot them.
A man from New Jersey was charged after he allegedly hit and killed two teen pedestrians in Townsend, Delaware, over the weekend.
A 66-year-old woman who was riding an e-bike in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, died in a crash Saturday morning, state police said.
Every year, the August Quarterly Festival Choir lifts so many spirits at the oldest Black religious gathering in the country.
At Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Center, dogs are being used to help aphasia patients.
Janaylon Wright's cancer symptoms were overlooked for months. Her story, featured in a new report, reflects broader disparities in cancer care.
Vets emphasize that marijuana edibles often contain other highly poisonous ingredients like chocolate or artificial sweeteners, which can worsen the toxicity for dogs.
New research from Rutgers University says there could be a new connection between popular diet drugs and violent behavior.
Josie Selke was diagnosed with a rare pediatric leukemia at just 5 months old. But thanks to a grant from the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, today she's in remission.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
SEPTA says it's making improvements to the train station in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
Kyle Schwarber became the first major leaguer to reach 30 homers this season with a two-run shot in the seventh inning that sent the Phillies to a 5-4 win over the Mets on Sunday.
Fans from Ghana and Croatia keep the festivities going in Philadelphia, with one World Cup match left before the city's monthlong celebration ends.
The New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 on Saturday to stop their seven-game losing streak.
Croatia has earned a spot in the World Cup knockout round by defeating Ghana on Saturday.
The Philadelphia Phillies beat the reeling New York Mets 2-1 on Friday night.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Over 80 costumes by award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter are on display at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
Brazilian fans visiting Philadelphia for the World Cup are avoiding dressing the Rocky statue in their team colors.
"The Sound of America," an original production set to world-premiere July 1 at FringeArts, reimagines Benjamin Franklin's life as a rock-and-roll spectacle.
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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.
A teenager girl was shot in the leg and two boys were hit by a fleeing car after an argument started outside a graduation party in Deerfield Township, Cumberland County.
Sunday will be muggy and cloudy with highs in the low 80s in Philadelphia before multiple days of extreme heat settle across the Delaware Valley. A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect Wednesday through Saturday as temperatures climb into the triple digits.
Joe Frazier's statue has been positioned outside Stateside Live in South Philadelphia since 2015, but on Monday, June 29, it'll be unveiled at the base of the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps. Frazier's statue moves into the spot where the Rocky statue once stood.
Cats use many ways to communicate. On this week's Pet Project, Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson explores how cats talk to men and women differently, and why.
Thousands of Croatian soccer fans rallied in Philadelphia ahead of their World Cup match against Ghana, and even ended up crashing a wedding at City Hall in Center City.