How a U.S. Army veteran went from battlefields to mushroom farming
Former U.S. Army convoy commander Stephen Robinson is part of a new crop of "urban farmers": veterans turning to farming after fighting.
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Former U.S. Army convoy commander Stephen Robinson is part of a new crop of "urban farmers": veterans turning to farming after fighting.
Women couldn't serve in combat roles during WWII, but thousands like 100-year-old Mae Warner joined the military in other ways to support troops fighting overseas.
Veterans at the Mansion at Rosemont shared stories with the younger generation during a luncheon Monday near Philadelphia.
On Veterans Day, we give gratitude to those who served. But doctors say the holiday can trigger difficult emotions for some vets and we need to be sensitive to their needs.
As we recognize Veterans Day and honor those who have served in the military, experts say it's important to understand the special needs many vets have. Here's what a psychiatrist and retired Army lieutenant colonel recommend this Veterans Day.
A group of cadets from Valley Forge Military Academy had the opportunity to share a meal with veterans at the Mansion at Rosemont retirement community Monday afternoon.
The Philadelphia Flyers are hosting their annual military appreciation night on Monday, Veterans Day, against the San Jose Sharks.
Every Veterans Day, Saint Mark's High School in Wilmington, Delaware, hosts a special breakfast for veterans, military members, and their families.
Here's a list of events honoring veterans and their patriotism, plus some freebies and discounts for them this holiday.
Researching her family history, Cheryl Wills found she was related to a former slave who served in the Civil War with the United States Colored Troops, which led her to a distant relative, a former plantation, and ultimately to Private Sandy Wills' remains.
Albert El, a military veteran and volunteer curator at the Philadelphia VA Museum, is being honored as the Grand Marshal for this year's Philadelphia Veterans Parade.
A group of veterans got a hero's welcome from the students at Williamstown High School Wednesday.
New Jersey veterans received a warm welcome home in Williamstown after traveling to Washington, D.C., to see the war memorials.
New Jersey students honored a group of veterans ahead of their trip to Washington, D.C., with the Honor Flight program.
97-year-old William George Schumacher of Delair, New Jersey, was celebrated for serving in WWII and given his own day in Camden County.
William George Schumacher, 97, of Delair, New Jersey, was celebrated for serving in WWII and even given his own day in Camden County.
Andrew "Tim" Kiniry was the Hometown Hero at the Phillies game on Wednesday, getting to change out one of the bases at Citizens Bank Park.
Fireworks are synonymous with the 4th of July but for military veterans they may trigger flashbacks and anxiety. The Department of Veteran Affairs shares tips on how veterans can cope with the celebratory fireworks.
Philadelphia leaders honored military veterans, and vendors were on hand to provide support.
Philadelphia city leaders honored U.S. military veterans and their families Wednesday afternoon at City Hall. Vendors were also on hand to offer services and even haircuts.
U.S. military veterans who served in the Normandy campaign in World War II landed at Philadelphia International Airport on Monday night after a week touring their former battlegrounds including Omaha Beach. The 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion was observed June 6, 2024.
Atlantic City unveiled the Bernie Friedenberg World War II Memorial on Thursday to honor the legacy of a local veteran who was among the first on Omaha Beach 80 years ago.
On the 80th anniversary of D-Day, Andrew Kiniry planned to walk the sand on Normandy's beaches, where he once cared for wounded soldiers.
Just this month, a Mt. Airy apartment complex evacuated one of its buildings after the city deemed it an unsafe structure. However, some tenants are still living in that building and or moving in.
Three C-47 transport planes, a workhorse of World War II, dropped three long strings of jumpers, their round chutes mushrooming open in the blue skies with puffy white clouds.
A man died after he was hit by a car Sunday night in Philadelphia, police say.
Tyrese Maxey scored 21 points in the Philadelphia 76ers' final regular-season game.
Two ironworkers who went missing after a parking garage collapsed in Grays Ferry are presumed dead.
A West Chester University student was hit and killed by a car early Sunday morning, police said.
A 19-year-old motorcyclist died after he lost control and crashed into a wall on Roosevelt Boulevard in Northeast Philadelphia Sunday, police said.
Two ironworkers who went missing after a parking garage collapsed in Grays Ferry are presumed dead.
A man died after he was hit by a car Sunday night in Philadelphia, police say.
Tyrese Maxey scored 21 points in the Philadelphia 76ers' final regular-season game.
High temperatures will climb into the mid-60s Sunday under mostly sunny skies before potentially record-breaking heat moves in this week.
A West Chester University student was hit and killed by a car early Sunday morning, police said.
A man died after he was hit by a car Sunday night in Philadelphia, police say.
Two ironworkers who went missing after a parking garage collapsed in Grays Ferry are presumed dead.
A West Chester University student was hit and killed by a car early Sunday morning, police said.
A 19-year-old motorcyclist died after he lost control and crashed into a wall on Roosevelt Boulevard in Northeast Philadelphia Sunday, police said.
Walnuttown Fire and Rescue in Berks County, Pennsylvania, is back in service following the deaths of Chief Jeff Buck and Assistant Chief Robert Shick.
A mass shooting at Chick-fil-A in Union Township, New Jersey, left one person dead and six others wounded, officials said.
Crews contained a wildfire in West Deptford, New Jersey that can be seen from Philadelphia.
Kishan Patel, who was shot by a former NYPD officer in 2024, has returned home after more than a year of rehab.
A suspect was linked to the murders of 24-year-old Marebeth Welsh in 1993 and 16-year-old Jennifer Persia in 1994, prosecutors said.
Leaders in New Jersey are getting ready to welcome visitors for a series of events for America's 250th anniversary.
Months after a propane explosion, Refuge Nation Church in Bear, Delaware, will welcome members back this weekend.
A 17-year-old girl was taken to the hospital after she was shot on North Walnut Street in Wilmington, police said.
A meteor spotted across multiple states Tuesday afternoon traveled more than 100 miles before disintegrating, NASA said.
An Acme Markets store in Middletown, Delaware, sold the lottery ticket that won the $230.8 million Powerball jackpot.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
An exhibit called Revolutionary Botany at the Mütter Museum explores the origins of the American pharmacy and Philly's role.
The Be Still Foundation is hosting a nationwide pickleball tournament during National Parkinson's Awareness Month.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Officials said access is an issue for many in Burlington County, home to almost half a million residents.
Ariana Ugarte is among about 500 children who have had kidney transplants at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.
Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
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.
SEPTA said a person was struck at the Girard Avenue B line station on Wednesday morning, leading to service disruptions.
Residents along Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia say speeding cars in the area have been a consistent problem.
Interstate 78 eastbound is back open on Saturday after a plane made an emergency landing.
All TSA security checkpoints at Philadelphia International Airport have reopened after weeks of staffing shortages due to a partial government shutdown.
SEPTA said it has bought 24 used Bombardier Comets railcars from the Montreal public transportation system, Exo.
Tyrese Maxey scored 21 points in the Philadelphia 76ers' final regular-season game.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland won the 2026 Masters Tournament at Georgia's Augusta National, claiming his second straight green jacket.
Philadelphia Phillies rookie right-hander Andrew Painter, who was scratched from his scheduled start because of a migraine, instead threw five innings of relief after spending the morning throwing up.
Jose Fernandez and Adrian Del Castillo hit RBI singles in the eighth inning as the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied to beat Philadelphia 4-3 on Sunday and send the Phillies to their fourth loss in five games.
Sean Couturier had two goals and an assist and Noah Cates added a short-handed goal and two assists as the Flyers rout the Winnipeg Jets
The city of Chester is honoring Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Avery*Sunshine during an emotional homecoming ceremony.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia's Southeast Asian Market is back for 2026, opening April 4 and returning nearly every weekend through the end of October.
In Center City, Chris' Jazz Cafe draws crowds each Tuesday through Saturday for live performances. But behind the scenes, another kind of performance unfolds each night.
Philadelphia's renowned restaurant scene has scored seven finalists for the 2026 James Beard Foundation Awards in Chicago.
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Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
Andrew Koak has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on a mild Sunday night.
A mass shooting at a Chick-fil-A in Union Township, New Jersey, left one person dead and six others wounded, and no arrests have been made, according to officials.
Crews are continuing to slowly tear down the parking garage on Grays Ferry Avenue in South Philadelphia that partially collapsed last week.
Sunshine will prevail Sunday in the Philadelphia area with slightly above average temperatures in the mid-60s. The NEXT big weather change will bring potentially record-breaking, summerlike heat to the region with temps in the 80s and 90s.
Chopper 3 caught the moment part of the partially collapsed parking garage in Grays Ferry crashed to the ground Sunday morning. Wrecking ball crews first began demolition on Saturday so first responders can try to recover the bodies of two construction workers that are still missing following the collapse on April 8.