New Jersey community honors World War II veteran with medals, special celebration
William George Schumacher, 97, of Delair, New Jersey, was celebrated for serving in WWII and even given his own day in Camden County.
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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.
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.
A Philadelphia college is considering opening its doors to more students.
A water main break at 12th and Filbert streets in Philadelphia is causing water to flow into part of SEPTA's Jefferson Station Monday night.
Kevin Douglass Green, the great, great grandson of Frederick Douglass, is spending the week visiting Black-owned businesses to promote literacy and legacy.
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The statue of late heavyweight boxing champion Joe Frazier in Philadelphia could be on the move.
Federal agents were stationed outside a home in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, for hours Monday before taking a man into custody.
Meet Eagles fan Andrew Athias, who was among about 400 people taking part in Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl halftime show.
The statue of late heavyweight boxing champion Joe Frazier in Philadelphia could be on the move.
A Philadelphia college is considering opening its doors to more students.
A water main break at 12th and Filbert streets in Philadelphia is causing water to flow into part of SEPTA's Jefferson Station Monday night.
A Philadelphia college is considering opening its doors to more students.
A water main break at 12th and Filbert streets in Philadelphia is causing water to flow into part of SEPTA's Jefferson Station Monday night.
Kevin Douglass Green, the great, great grandson of Frederick Douglass, is spending the week visiting Black-owned businesses to promote literacy and legacy.
The statue of late heavyweight boxing champion Joe Frazier in Philadelphia could be on the move.
The PHMC clinic on Cedar Avenue in West Philadelphia is helping provide dental and health care in an underserved community.
Meet Eagles fan Andrew Athias, who was among about 400 people taking part in Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl halftime show.
Warm drinks, warm food and lots of layers are helping people in the Delaware Valley face the cold weather.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
A number of restaurants in the Philadelphia area landed on OpenTable's list of the Top 100 Romantic Restaurants in the U.S.
Two firefighters and two residents were taken to the hospital after a house fire in Wilmington on Sunday, officials said.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
A Delaware man is behind bars after he allegedly attacked two other men over a parking dispute, police say.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
The PHMC clinic on Cedar Avenue in West Philadelphia is helping provide dental and health care in an underserved community.
A new kind of joint replacement is now available for people who have a certain kind of arthritis in the hand.
A person with a confirmed case of measles visited an urgent care center in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, last month, health officials said.
A toddler and a dog from Los Angeles have a unique bond that came together thanks to a Philly doctor and a story from CBS News Philadelphia.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
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A water main break at 12th and Filbert streets in Philadelphia is causing water to flow into part of SEPTA's Jefferson Station Monday night.
The city says residents shouldn't park on a major stretch of South Broad Street in Philadelphia Tuesday for a snow removal operation.
Traffic is starting to move again on Roosevelt Boulevard after a fatal crash shut down the road in both directions Friday morning.
Snow-covered sidewalks, freezing temperatures and more have made commutes challenging for many public transit riders across Philadelphia.
Philadelphia is closing several roads in Center City Tuesday night to remove snow after a winter storm dumped nearly 10 inches over the weekend.
Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said he hopes to find a new home for Nick Castellanos by next Monday.
Meet Eagles fan Andrew Athias, who was among about 400 people taking part in Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl halftime show.
The Eagles' reported new offensive line coach has connections to offensive coordinator Sean Mannion and D-coordinator Vic Fangio.
Barry Wilburn, who led the NFL in interceptions in 1987 and won a Super Bowl with Washington that same season, has died. He was 62.
Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts was among the "Super Bowl Legends" introduced before Super Bowl LX between the Patriots and Seahawks.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
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The Temple University Jazz Band is releasing its first internationally-recorded album after placing first at the National Collegiate Jazz Championship.
Mural Arts Philadelphia is looking for an artist or team of artists to design a mural honoring Boyz II Men's contributions to music and culture as the city celebrates America's 250th anniversary.
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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.
The bill would also remove some barriers for veterans to get free beach tags.
Starting Feb. 23, DeKalb Pike will be detoured between Henderson Road and Prince Frederick Boulevard.
Eugene A. Tighe Middle School in Margate was flooded on Monday after a sprinkler head in the school's fire suppression system ruptured.
An argument inside a North Philadelphia bar after Super Bowl LX led to a shooting that left a 29-year-old man critically wounded, according to police.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region Monday night.