Meet the New Jersey woman making sure female veterans are remembered — and recognized
At 99 years old, World War II veteran May Brill is still fighting for representation and recognition of women in the U.S. military.
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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.
The remains of an Army Air Force sergeant from New Jersey who died during World War II have been positively identified, Defense Department officials announced Tuesday.
Lt. William Rice was remembered in a funeral Tuesday in Delaware County. He was part of the Tuskegee Airmen, the 1st group of African American aviators in the U.S. Armed Forces.
All six people who were onboard the two planes at the time of the crash were killed, a county official said.
It's called For Reel: The Cinematic Art of the Second World War.
World War II U.S. Navy veteran Charles Montgomery received a proper burial 81 years after he was killed at Pearl Harbor.
Howard Monroe reports.
Verizon says it's giving a $20 credit to customers affected an outage that disrupted service across the U.S.
According to the indictment, players on 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams fixed or attempted to fix 29 games.
FIFA says it has received over 500 million ticket requests for 2026 World Cup matches in the U.S., Canada and Mexico— with prices as high as $8,680.
Here's what to know about the Philadelphia Eagles' free agents, 2026 NFL draft picks and more heading into the offseason.
Rasmus Dahlin scored a pair of power-play goals and the Buffalo Sabres won for the 14th time in their last 16 games, 5-2 over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Verizon says it's giving a $20 credit to customers affected an outage that disrupted service across the U.S.
According to the indictment, players on 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams fixed or attempted to fix 29 games.
FIFA says it has received over 500 million ticket requests for 2026 World Cup matches in the U.S., Canada and Mexico— with prices as high as $8,680.
Here's what to know about the Philadelphia Eagles' free agents, 2026 NFL draft picks and more heading into the offseason.
Rasmus Dahlin scored a pair of power-play goals and the Buffalo Sabres won for the 14th time in their last 16 games, 5-2 over the Philadelphia Flyers.
The Wanamaker Trophy, which has roots in Philadelphia, is back in Pennsylvania ahead of the PGA Championship in May.
The resolution in Haverford Township bars local police from assisting federal immigration agents in enforcing civil immigration laws.
School District of Philadelphia officials are urging families to register their children for kindergarten and pre-K soon.
Enhanced security measures are being taken at Mount Moriah Cemetery after an alleged grave robber stole more than 100 sets of human remains.
An ambitious $150 million plan is underway to revitalize Broad Street in Center City.
A four-alarm fire broke out at a high-rise building in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Minor league hockey returns to Trenton, New Jersey, in 2026-27 for the first time in 13 years: meet the Ironhawks of the ECHL.
The New Jersey governor highlighted his achievements during his eight years in office in his final State of the State address.
New Jersey is suing a recycling company over a series of fires at scrap metal yards in Camden.
The Paterson School District says the teacher accused of giving special needs students hot sauce as a form of discipline has been relieved of her duties.
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Louis E. Roemer, who died as a POW during World War II, has been officially accounted for.
A flock in Kent County, Delaware, tested presumptive positive for avian influenza, officials say.
The Delaware Farm Bureau has announced the 10 winners of its annual amateur photography contest.
Hundreds of people gathered for a final farewell to Delaware State Trooper Matthew "Ty" Snook after he was shot and killed inside a Wilmington DMV.
Delaware State Police Cpl. Matthew "Ty" Snook will be laid to rest on Monday, nearly two weeks after he was shot and killed inside the Wilmington DMV.
A Philadelphia doctor said some chatbots can be dangerous for children.
A special art show at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital aims to raise community awareness about cognitive and physical disabilities.
A special group of students in West Philadelphia received a surprise celebration on Friday before heading to college Monday.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
Whether you have COVID or the common cold, doctors say it's important to know what you have so you get the right kind of treatment.
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.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
Officials in Philadelphia say they're working to reopen the Center City bus terminal in time for celebrations of America's 250th birthday.
Morning express trains on SEPTA's Regional Rail will resume Monday, Jan. 12, after months of delays and commuter frustrations.
A crash on Chester Pike knocked out power in Norwood and Prospect Park early Thursday morning.
Motorists running the red light at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval in Philadelphia will start getting $100 fines on Jan. 8.
One person was killed after a crash involving a horse and buggy in the 4000 block of Strasburg Road in Salisbury Township.
According to the indictment, players on 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams fixed or attempted to fix 29 games.
FIFA says it has received over 500 million ticket requests for 2026 World Cup matches in the U.S., Canada and Mexico— with prices as high as $8,680.
Here's what to know about the Philadelphia Eagles' free agents, 2026 NFL draft picks and more heading into the offseason.
Rasmus Dahlin scored a pair of power-play goals and the Buffalo Sabres won for the 14th time in their last 16 games, 5-2 over the Philadelphia Flyers.
The Wanamaker Trophy, which has roots in Philadelphia, is back in Pennsylvania ahead of the PGA Championship in May.
Jake Dillon, the musician behind Delco Donny, is using his virality to share his original songs while teaching music to others.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
Investigators are working to determine what caused a fire in the Brighton Towers high-rise building in Atlantic City, New Jersey on Wednesday morning. Josh Sidorowicz has the latest morning headlines with weather from Meteorologist Kate Bilo.
Verizon released a statement after an outage impacted customers across the U.S. on Wednesday, with many phones going into "SOS" mode, meaning they were only able to place emergency calls. Jan Carabeo breaks down what happened and what the phone service company is saying.
The 5 suspects charged in a mass shooting in Philadelphia's Grays Ferry last year are due in court on Thursday. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
President Donald Trump will take part in a high-stakes meeting at the White House on Thursday with Maria Corina Machado, the Nobel Peace Prize winner who has recently praised the administration's actions in Venezuela, including removing leader Nicolas Maduro. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
Get ready for brutally cold weather as the temperature Thursday afternoon will be about 20 degrees colder than it was on Wednesday. And wind chills will make it feel even colder. Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest on the blast of Arctic air arriving today.