Congress honors "Rosies" who went to work during World War II
Several "Rosies" -- named for the iconic Rosie the Riveter -- were honored with a Congressional medal Wednesday.
Several "Rosies" -- named for the iconic Rosie the Riveter -- were honored with a Congressional medal Wednesday.
Women known as Rosie the Riveter are finally getting the recognition they deserve for their service in World War II. The women are being awarded the Congressional Gold Medal on Wednesday in Washington, D.C.
Several families of local Tuskegee Airmen will honored by the Greater Philadelphia Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen Friday evening. The Tuskegee Airmen were the first African American military aviators in the U.S. armed forces and were praised for their success in protecting bombers during World War II. They're revered as the Red Tails — nearly 1,000 Black pilots who made history during World War II.
Mae Krier was one of many "Rosie the Riveters" during World War II - making planes for Boeing out in Seattle, Washington. Jan Carabeo shares her story.
U.S. military veterans and ROTC members gathered to honor World War II veteran Benjamin Barry in Philadelphia Monday.
U.S. Corporal Benjamin Berry received the French Legion, the highest distinction bestowed by the French government for his actions during the Battle of the Bulge during World War II.
At 99 years old, World War II veteran May Brill is still fighting for representation and recognition of women in the U.S. military.
May Brill, of Cherry Hill, New Jersey, has made it her mission to inform the world that women in the military deserve recognition.
ACES Veterans Museum in Germantown is honoring Black members of law enforcement and veterans with medals during a ceremony on Tuesday.
A U.S. Navy veteran celebrated his 103rd birthday Sunday at Mission BBQ in Springfield, Pennsylvania.
World War II veterans Benjamin Berry and Jake Ruser are fighting a new battle that begins with supporting museums and pushing for a local monument.
Layla Leuthy Peck gave her best friend, World War II veteran Joseph Gagliardi 100 handmade birthday cards from her and her classmates to celebrate the vet's 100th birthday.
World War II veteran Benjamin Berry will celebrate his 100th birthday Thursday. The local hero sat down with Wakisha Bailey to reflect on the last century.
CBS News Philadelphia reporter Wakisha Bailey saw down with Berry as he celebrates a milestone birthday.
Calls are growing to remove a monument dedicated to Ukrainian Nazi collaborators in an Elkins Park cemetery.
Manhattan Project mastermind J. Robert Oppenheimer, often credited as the father of the atomic bomb, spoke with CBS News in 1965.
Family, friends and first responders gathered in Washington Township to surprise Sal Massare with a birthday party for his 100th birthday.
U.S. Army Air Forces Staff Sergeant Michael Uhrin's remains weren't identified until nearly 80 years after his B-17 Flying Fortress Bomber was shot down over Germany in 1943.
For years, Nicholas P. Wargo's Purple Heart was missing. His family was presented with it this past weekend.
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.
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.
Ferencz secured convictions for 22 former Nazi commanders who were charged with murdering over 1 million Jews, Gypsies and others.
William Montgomery steered a damaged aircraft from Germany to England so that his crew could safely parachute to land. He died in the plane crash.
The FBI announced Monday at a ceremony at the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia that 50 items had been repatriated to 17 institutions in five states.
The Aces Veteran Museum paid tribute to four local men.
Crews are battling a two-alarm fire on the Atlantic City boardwalk on Thursday night, fire officials said.
A social worker from Fox Chase will be riding 100 miles to help people with lung cancer in a special Peloton distance event on Sunday.
State Rep. Kevin Boyle has openly disclosed seeking treatment at mental health facilities over the years. Officials are still waiting for him to turn himself in following an arrest warrant.
Residents of Tabernacle Township, New Jersey, are protesting the potential demolition of their community's Town Hall.
Teachers and students at Montgomery County Community College in Blue Bell are using excess food to help fight food insecurity with a new program that benefits college students in need.
Crews are battling a two-alarm fire on the Atlantic City boardwalk on Thursday night, fire officials said.
The battle for Pennsylvania is heating up as President Joe Biden hit the campaign trail in Philadelphia, just days after former President Donald Trump visited the swing state.
Philadelphia-based drag queen Sapphira Cristál opened up about her journey as she seeks to become "America's Next Drag Superstar" on "RuPaul's Drag Race" season 16 finale Friday.
A social worker from Fox Chase will be riding 100 miles to help people with lung cancer in a special Peloton distance event on Sunday.
A Pennsylvania House Democrat introduced a resolution on Thursday that could expel State Rep. Kevin Boyle as he faces charges for violating a protection from abuse order.
A social worker from Fox Chase will be riding 100 miles to help people with lung cancer in a special Peloton distance event on Sunday.
State Rep. Kevin Boyle has openly disclosed seeking treatment at mental health facilities over the years. Officials are still waiting for him to turn himself in following an arrest warrant.
Teachers and students at Montgomery County Community College in Blue Bell are using excess food to help fight food insecurity with a new program that benefits college students in need.
A Pennsylvania House Democrat introduced a resolution on Thursday that could expel State Rep. Kevin Boyle as he faces charges for violating a protection from abuse order.
While the Battleship New Jersey is docked in South Philly for critical hull maintenance work, CBS Philadelphia got a tour of a "historic homecoming for the battleship."
Crews are battling a two-alarm fire on the Atlantic City boardwalk on Thursday night, fire officials said.
Residents of Tabernacle Township, New Jersey, are protesting the potential demolition of their community's Town Hall.
While the Battleship New Jersey is docked in South Philly for critical hull maintenance work, CBS Philadelphia got a tour of a "historic homecoming for the battleship."
It won't rain much Thursday but there could be chances of a light drizzle, especially early. Temperatures are cooler than usual with a high of only 57 degrees in Philadelphia.
No one was injured when a school bus caught fire on New Jersey's Garden State Parkway in Upper Township Wednesday, Seaville Fire Rescue said.
It won't rain much Thursday but there could be chances of a light drizzle, especially early. Temperatures are cooler than usual with a high of only 57 degrees in Philadelphia.
Temperatures stay relatively mild Wednesday with highs in the mid-to-upper 60s, but clouds and rain move into the Delaware Valley by the afternoon.
High temperatures Tuesday will reach the mid-70s with abundantly sunny skies, a light breeze and slight reduction in the humidity before more rain and chilly air moves in Wednesday.
Monday makes a run for 80 degrees, setting us up for the warmest day of the week and warmest day of the year so far. Later in the day, a thunderstorm could develop in South Jersey and Delaware.
30-year-old Dempsey Walters faces prison time after pleading guilty to assaulting two teenagers over a doorbell prank Friday.
A social worker from Fox Chase will be riding 100 miles to help people with lung cancer in a special Peloton distance event on Sunday.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume the Infinite Herbs basil sold at Trader Joe's after 12 people were sickened.
Wills Eye on Diabetes Day is all about early detection and raising awareness, especially for people with diabetes, about the importance of eye exams.
David O'Brian will run in the Donor Dash in Philadelphia later this month to celebrate his daughter, an organ donor who died 10 years ago.
Montgomery County's Office of Public Health is investigating an increase in whooping cough cases primarily among high school students, a county spokesperson told CBS News Philadelphia on Monday.
Wawa is officially in central Pennsylvania.
Cove Pocono Resorts' two other properties, Cove Haven Resort and Paradise Stream Resort, will remain open despite the closure of the Pocono Palace.
Nine life-sized sculptures made by world-renowned artist Seward Johnson are on loan to Philadelphia's Frankford Avenue in Mayfair until mid-September.
After a taste of summer on Monday, many Jersey Shore business owners and managers are still looking for summer workers.
Atlantic City, New Jersey's nine casinos collectively had lower profits in 2023 compared to 2022 - but three casinos were able to increase profit.
Three construction workers died on I-83 in York County, Pennsylvania after a truck struck their vehicle in an active work zone, Pennsylvania State Police said.
One person died in a car accident in Pennsauken, Camden County, Tuesday afternoon, Pennsauken police said.
All lanes of the Pennsylvania Turnpike near Quakertown have reopened after a dump truck overturned Monday morning, according to the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission.
A 21-year-old woman was killed after her car was struck by a drunken driver on I-95 northbound in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania State Police said Sunday.
Flooding closed multiple roads around the Philadelphia region for the morning commute on Friday, but they began reopening after around 8 a.m.
Carter won the Stanley Cup twice during his career while playing for the Penguins, Kings, Blue Jackets, and Flyers.
Kyle Schwarber hit two home runs, including the 250th of his career, Cristopher Sánchez pitched six strong innings and the Philadelphia Phillies completed a three-game sweep with a 7-6 victory over the Colorado Rockies.
The Philadelphia 76ers came back and defeated the Miami Heat, 105-104, in the NBA Play-In Tournament on Wednesday night at the Wells Fargo Center.
Jason Kelce said on his podcast "New Heights" on Wednesday that he lost his Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl ring in a pool of chili while hosting an event last week at the University of Cincinnati.
Sixers superstar Joel Embiid was officially named to Team USA for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France, on Wednesday.
Taylor Swift took to social media hours ahead of the expected release of her new album "The Tortured Poets Department."
Philadelphia-based drag queen Sapphira Cristál opened up about her journey as she seeks to become "America's Next Drag Superstar" on "RuPaul's Drag Race" season 16 finale Friday.
"I miss her hugs," Warwick Davis said of the passing of his wife Samantha Davis. "With her by my side, I was sure I could achieve anything. It was like having a super-power."
Philadelphia native, Oscar and Golden Globe winner Da'Vine Joy Randolph is on the list of TIME's 100 Most Influential People of 2024.
O.J. Simpson's longtime lawyer in Las Vegas says the end came quickly.
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Natasha Brown reports.
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William Bodine High School's robotics team is one of a few schools in the area set to represent Philadelphia at the FIRST Robotics Competition World Championship in Texas.
Two Bucks County girls wrestling medal winners are hopeful more young women will get involved in the male-dominated sport.
Students in Philadelphia's Law Pathway program are learning more about a possible legal career with help from Penn's law school and the Troutman Pepper law firm.
Mercy Career and Technical High School senior Taylor Houseman was one of two students selected to give a SEPTA bus a brand new look.
On this week's Focusing on the Future and the first day of Women's History Month, CBS Philadelphia talked with one high school senior who is making history.
Police are still waiting for Pennsylvania State Representative Kevin Boyle to turn himself in following an arrest warrant. According to law enforcement officials, the warrant is for violating a protection of abuse order. Marcella Baietto shares how this situation has brought attention to Boyle's mental health.
Bill Kelly has the latest weather forecast for the Philadelphia region.
This Sunday a social worker from Fox Chase will be riding 100 miles to help people with lung cancer. Stephanie Stahl reports.
The trip marks Biden's third stop in Pennsylvania this week. He recently visited Scranton and Pittsburgh.
Take a step inside a New Jersey fire tower, discover a ghost forest deep in the heart of Brendan T. Byrne State Forest and interact with Seward Johnson's sculpture art in Philadelphia's Mayfair neighborhood. Here's this week's The Pulse of CBS Philadelphia.