Navy Week: Veteran hopes to redefine her West Philly neighborhood with help of Mother Nature
Here is the story of one veteran who hopes to redefine her West Philadelphia neighborhood with a little help from Mother Nature.
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Here is the story of one veteran who hopes to redefine her West Philadelphia neighborhood with a little help from Mother Nature.
Organizers are hoping to raise about $30,000 to fix the vandalism, while also raising an additional $80,000 for ongoing maintenance and upkeep.
The Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans Memorial at Spruce Street and Columbus Boulevard was vandalized in August.
The Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans Memorial board sent out a release detailing the damage as "perhaps the most significant damage in its 36-year history."
The Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans Memorial board sent out a release detailing the damage as "perhaps the most significant damage in its 36-year history."
A storm caused major damage to a Woodstown church's historic cemetery, the final resting place of several black Civil War veterans. The church didn't have the funds to pay the thousands of dollars needed to clean up until CBS News Philadelphia got involved. Brandon Goldner reports.
He's competing for a little fame but also to raise money for Homes For Wounded Warriors.
A veteran dealing with brain cancer is urging others who may have been exposed to toxic substances to apply for PACT Act benefits soon.
The PACT Act was passed last year that expands VA health care benefits for veterans exposed to burn pits and other toxic substances.
A local WWII veteran and retired firefighter celebrated his 100th birthday Thursday at the Washington Township Senior Center in New Jersey.
The Biden administration is investing more than $3 billion to prevent and reduce homelessness across America, with a focus on helping veterans.
A Ukrainian delegation talked to American mental health experts and doctors about how the VA treats mental health issues.
This week on the Pulse of Philadelphia, Summer is in full force in the region, a Delaware school's senior prank is going viral and a decorated Army surgeon is making military history by becoming the first Asian American and the first woman to lead the New Jersey Army National Guard.
Philadelphia-area vets shared the significance of Memorial Day at CBS News Philadelphia's first-ever Coffee With Veterans.
Wakisha Bailey spoke with several vets last week about what the holiday means to them.
Back in 1868, Laurel Hill East was the site for the very first Memorial Day celebration in Philadelphia. Over 150 years later, the tradition continues.
Tom Carper, the U.S. Senate's last Vietnam veteran, shared his thoughts on his last Memorial Day in office.
Ross DiMattei reports from Ocean City, N.J. on Memorial Day Weekend.
It may have only been 15 minutes in the air but without question, the grandmother of two says it was an experience of a lifetime.
Nikki Dementri reports.
A Vietnam War veteran in Bucks County is determined to make sure those who gave their lives for the nation are never forgotten.
This week, a group of New Jersey elementary students became published authors for the second time, people of all ages shaved their heads in honor of children battling cancer, and residents across the area are preparing for Memorial Day Weekend.
The city, board of commissioners, and volunteers are working at Evergreen and New Camden cemeteries.
Nikki DeMentri reports.
Roland Scarinci, a Marine veteran, passed away May 9 at age 100. He was well known for playing harmonica and supporting local police and military groups.
