World War II veteran who served at Normandy celebrates 103rd birthday
A World War II veteran in Vineland, New Jersey celebrated his 103rd birthday at the French Embassy in Washington DC.
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A World War II veteran in Vineland, New Jersey celebrated his 103rd birthday at the French Embassy in Washington DC.
World War II veteran Tim Kiniry recently traveled back to Normandy, France on the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion. He just celebrated his 103rd birthday at the French embassy in Washington, Wakisha Bailey reports.
It may have taken 80 years, but U.S. Army Private Joseph Cocco's family honored the Purple Heart with a proper funeral.
It may have taken 80 years, but U.S. Army Private Joseph Cocco's family honored the Purple Heart with a proper funeral.
The remains of U.S. Army Private Joseph Cocco, who died in Italy during WWII at 22 years old, have been reunited with his family in Delaware County after more than 80 years.
The remains of U.S. Army Private Joseph Cocco were reunited with his family in Delaware County after more than 80 years.
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.
The sweat meter returns to moderately high today, with dew points back in the 70s — you'll want a little extra hairspray before work.
Organizers in Camden County are fighting Flock cameras, which record license plate and vehicle information, in South Jersey.
Zack Wheeler was hit around Wednesday as the Phillies lost 7-1 to the Cardinals and dropped another series since the All-Star break.
Nearly 30 small sharks were found dead along a stretch of beach in Sea Isle City. No one knows what caused them to wash ashore.
History is the backbone of a new back-to-school vaccine campaign in Camden, N.J., launched by Grandparents for Vaccines.
Detectives found evidence inside a home on Chew Avenue that two missing women are dead.
The sweat meter returns to moderately high today, with dew points back in the 70s — you'll want a little extra hairspray before work.
Organizers in Camden County are fighting Flock cameras, which record license plate and vehicle information, in South Jersey.
Zack Wheeler was hit around Wednesday as the Phillies lost 7-1 to the Cardinals and dropped another series since the All-Star break.
Nearly 30 small sharks were found dead along a stretch of beach in Sea Isle City. No one knows what caused them to wash ashore.
The sweat meter returns to moderately high today, with dew points back in the 70s — you'll want a little extra hairspray before work.
A botanica and bookstore in Philadelphia's Germantown neighborhood honors African traditional religions.
Detectives found evidence inside a home on Chew Avenue that two missing women are dead.
Police in Bucks County are looking for a man who, they say, exposed himself to a customer at a store last week.
Emily Mello is joining Mural Arts Philadelphia and will replace Jane Golden, who is leaving after more than 40 years with the organization.
The sweat meter returns to moderately high today, with dew points back in the 70s — you'll want a little extra hairspray before work.
Organizers in Camden County are fighting Flock cameras, which record license plate and vehicle information, in South Jersey.
Nearly 30 small sharks were found dead along a stretch of beach in Sea Isle City. No one knows what caused them to wash ashore.
History is the backbone of a new back-to-school vaccine campaign in Camden, N.J., launched by Grandparents for Vaccines.
The Battleship New Jersey is receiving the largest capital investment since it opened in 2001.
The sweat meter returns to moderately high today, with dew points back in the 70s — you'll want a little extra hairspray before work.
The shooting drew a large police presence in Wilmington, Delaware, Tuesday morning.
Two teenagers were injured in a stabbing in New Castle County Sunday afternoon, police said.
William Simpler Jr. is charged with fatally shooting Jason Paoletti in a road rage shooting in Delaware.
Electronic speed cameras are now in place along a busy residential road in Delaware.
History is the backbone of a new back-to-school vaccine campaign in Camden, N.J., launched by Grandparents for Vaccines.
In 2012, Emily Whitehead was the first pediatric patient to get a breakthrough cancer treatment that saved her life and is now helping others.
One Philadelphia mom who didn't trust organ donation changed her mind after she watched what happened with her son, "Jimmy Jam."
An incredible story of luck, bravery and medical expertise after a Glassboro dad gets impaled with a tree branch.
Temple University alum Dr. David Hartman was the first blind person to graduate from an American medical school.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Zack Wheeler was hit around Wednesday as the Phillies lost 7-1 to the Cardinals and dropped another series since the All-Star break.
Andre Pallante gave up four hits over six innings, and Everson Pereira homered to help the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Philadelphia Phillies 2-0.
LeBron James will return to Los Angeles on Christmas Day in 2026, and the Sixers will open the season in New York against the Knicks.
Edmundo Sosa drove in three runs and Kyle Schwarber reached base four times as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-5 on Monday night.
Congress is asking MLB to prohibit promotional deals with betting operators after Phillies star Bryce Harper was featured in a video for a FanDuel VIP reward customer.
Emily Mello is joining Mural Arts Philadelphia and will replace Jane Golden, who is leaving after more than 40 years with the organization.
The Philadelphia theater program created for Black girls returns with an original production exploring identity, immigration and the stories often left untold.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
Ukee Washington reports.
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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.
The sweat meter returns to moderately high today, with dew points back in the 70s — you'll want to put on a little extra hairspray before heading to work. CBS News Philadelphia Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the weather forecast.
Upper Merion Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, received a lawsuit Wednesday as the battle over proposed data centers continues. CBS News Philadelphia's Kerri Corrado reports.
A Black woman from New Orleans not only calls Philadelphia home but also has a shop that honors religious traditions from across the African diaspora. CBS News Philadelphia's Kim Hudson reports.
The Pennsylvania county says social media platforms are harming young people and driving up anxiety, eating disorders and suicidal ideation, among others.
The Philly cheesesteak has been crowned America's sandwich by Hellmann's. The maker of mayonnaise has pitted favorite sandwiches from all 50 states against each other, with 10,000 people voting on Instagram, and the cheesesteak won.