WWII veteran receives medals of honor in Camden County
97-year-old William George Schumacher of Delair, New Jersey, was celebrated for serving in WWII and given his own day in Camden County.
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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.
After a more than two-hour trip, the Battleship New Jersey is docked and finally back home at the Camden Waterfront on Thursday. For the past three months, the historic ship underwent repairs and it was the first time it was dry docked in 35 years. Ryan Hughes hopped on board for the historic mini voyage.
Families are displaced after a fire at a condo complex in East Windsor, New Jersey, World War II veterans of the Normandy invasion have returned from a trip to France and there could be scattered showers Tuesday afternoon.
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.
In France to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Allied forces' pivotal D-Day landings in Normandy, President Biden honors WWII troops who freed Europe from tyranny.
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, here is how the allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy, France, turning the tide of World War II.
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.
Veterans from the Delaware Valley and beyond traveled to Normandy, France to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day, including New Jersey veteran Andrew "Tim" Kiniry and and an original "Rosie the Riveter" from Bucks County, Mae Krier. May Brill of Cherry Hill also sat down with Wakisha Bailey to talk about the contributions made by women during WWII.
On the 80th anniversary of the Allied invasion of Normandy, France, Atlantic City will unveil a new memorial honoring decorated WWII hero Sgt. Bernie Friedenberg. Friedenberg, who grew up in New Jersey and went to Temple University, enlisted after the attack on Pearl Harbor and was among the first waves of troops to storm the beaches of Normandy on D-Day.
Mae Krier built B-17 and B-29 bombers for Boeing during World War II and has since fought for decades to ensure women's contributions to the war effort were recognized.
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.
Nonprofit Forever Young Veterans is sending four Delaware Valley veterans, including 102-year-old Andrew Kiniry, to Normandy, France to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings.
Andrew Kiniry, a 102-year-old World War II veteran living in Vineland, New Jersey, is traveling back to Normandy, France with several other local veterans to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings.
Eugene Richardson, 98, is one of the few surviving members of the Philadelphia chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen. He talked to reporter Dan Snyder about his legacy and what Memorial Day means to him.
Air Force Lieutenant Jack Goodrich, a centenarian and World War II veteran, was honored Monday during a Memorial Day service in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
May Brill will turn 100 next week and for decades, she's been an advocate for veterans. Residents in the community came together Friday in celebration of the WWII veteran from Cherry Hill.
Paul Trumbetas, a World War II veteran and big Phillies fan, got the birthday party of the century in Chester County at the Southeastern Veterans' Center in Spring City on Tuesday.
A program is working to preserve the past as several military monuments sit near Brandywine Park in Wilmington that haven't been touched or cleaned in decades.
Mae Krier, an original "Rosie the Riveter who built planes during World War II, opened up about accepting the Congressional Gold Medal, on behalf of all Rosies.
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.
Philadelphia is considering reshaping how the city disposes of its trash to address health concerns from a neighboring community.
The Philadelphia area can expect sunny weather Friday before temperatures in the 60s this weekend.
Kevin Durant scored 29 points and the Rockets extended their winning streak to eight games with a 113-102 win Thursday night over the 76ers, who were missing Joel Embiid after he had an appendectomy.
Dylan Larkin had three goals and an assist as the Detroit Red Wings kept their playoff chances alive with a 6-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.
The two construction workers who were missing after a parking garage in Grays Ferry partially collapsed are presumed dead, Mayor Cherelle Parker said.
The two construction workers who were missing after a parking garage in Grays Ferry partially collapsed are presumed dead, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker said Thursday night.
Philadelphia is considering reshaping how the city disposes of its trash to address health concerns from a neighboring community.
The Philadelphia area can expect sunny weather Friday before temperatures in the 60s this weekend.
Kevin Durant scored 29 points and the Rockets extended their winning streak to eight games with a 113-102 win Thursday night over the 76ers, who were missing Joel Embiid after he had an appendectomy.
Dylan Larkin had three goals and an assist as the Detroit Red Wings kept their playoff chances alive with a 6-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Philadelphia is considering reshaping how the city disposes of its trash to address health concerns from a neighboring community.
The two construction workers who were missing after a parking garage in Grays Ferry partially collapsed are presumed dead, Mayor Cherelle Parker said.
PennDOT is making a push to secure a multi-million-dollar project to improve pedestrian safety in Delaware County following a fatal hit-and-run in 2024.
A month out from the 2026 PGA Championship, Aronimink Golf Club is putting the finishing touches on the historic golf course.
Cole the Deaf Dog visited students who are deaf or hard of hearing at Clarke Pennsylvania
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.
Officials say Jason Howe, who was a teacher at Sterling High School, was arrested after having a sexual relationship with a student.
A suspended New Jersey police sergeant was indicted on charges alleging he tampered with and stole drugs from the Hammonton Police Department's evidence room.
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.
Police are investigating what they believe to be human remains, including a skull, found in a wooded area in Wilmington this weekend.
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.
Kevin Durant scored 29 points and the Rockets extended their winning streak to eight games with a 113-102 win Thursday night over the 76ers, who were missing Joel Embiid after he had an appendectomy.
Dylan Larkin had three goals and an assist as the Detroit Red Wings kept their playoff chances alive with a 6-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.
A month out from the 2026 PGA Championship, Aronimink Golf Club is putting the finishing touches on the historic golf course.
Joel Embiid underwent successful appendectomy surgery Thursday in Texas, the Philadelphia 76ers said.
The Philadelphia Flyers signed 2024 second-round pick Jack Berglund to his three-year entry-level contract on Thursday.
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.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
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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.
Grant Gilmore has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region for a sunny and warmer Friday.
Councilmember Jamie Gauthier has introduced a bill that would ban the city from sending waste to an incinerator in Chester, where Delaware County residents have long raised concerns about health impacts.
All three workers who died in the parking garage collapse in Grays Ferry were members of the Ironworkers Union Local 401, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker said.
Grant Gilmore has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region ahead of a pleasant weekend.
Shapiro was in the middle of discussing celebrations planned this summer for America's 250th birthday when the backdrop came crashing down.