Veterans perform original music in Philadelphia at Echoes of Empowerment concert
Veterans performed original music at an event called Echoes of Empowerment in Center City Philadelphia.
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Veterans performed original music at an event called Echoes of Empowerment in Center City Philadelphia.
Hundreds of people came together in Delaware County Saturday for an early observance of Memorial Day honoring 185 service members.
The beach in Ocean City, New Jersey around the Music Pier is home to a two-mile obstacle course for the annual Memorial Beach Challenge, a race raising money for The 31 Heroes Project. 31 Heroes creates programs and financial support systems for service members, veterans and families. Wakisha Bailey chats with members of 31 Heroes and organizers of the challenge to learn more - as participants race around the beach over hills, under obstacles and through trenches of water in the background.
The true meaning of Memorial Day is to honor military servicemembers who gave their lives in service to the United States. The USAA Poppy Wall of Honor features over 600,000 poppy flowers, in honor of each service member killed since World War I. Maj. Gen. John Richardson, the head of military affairs at USAA, explains what visitors can expect to see.
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.
On Friday, a grateful family from Cape May met the woman who donated a kidney not knowing who the recipient would be.
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 vacant motel in Absecon is coming back to life with the help of some volunteers. The organization has spent the past year transforming the space for veterans experiencing homelessness or in need of housing.
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.
Starting Friday and throughout the weekend, the Military Basketball Association is holding its regional playoffs at Temple University.
The Military Basketball Association (MBA) is holding its Atlantic Coastal Regional Conference Playoffs at Temple University's McGonigle Gym this weekend.
Three families of the Tuskegee Airmen will receive a replica of the Congressional Gold Medal as a symbol of their loved one's lasting legacy and mark on history.
A U.S. Army veteran who's also a mom and an entrepreneur got a new SUV this week.
U.S. military veterans and ROTC members gathered to honor World War II veteran Benjamin Barry in Philadelphia Monday.
At 99 years old, World War II veteran May Brill is still fighting for representation and recognition of women in the U.S. military.
ACES Veterans Museum in Germantown is honoring Black members of law enforcement and veterans with medals during a ceremony on Tuesday.
Camden County commissioners held a wedding dress giveaway Tuesday for veterans, first responders and their families.
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.
Eugene Petersen, a 101-year-old veteran, works out, fishes and volunteers several days a week. He said Dr. Pepper is one of the keys to his long life.
Eugene Richardson, a member of the Tuskegee Airmen, became a pre-aviation cadet in the Army Air Corps at age 17.
Veterans and first responders with brain injuries have a new facility for treatment in Willow Grove.
Part of the treatment includes work with a facility dog, whose trained for special kinds of interactions to engage and motivate patients
An Army veteran and Purple Heart recipient received a new home in Mays Landing for free.
Every seat was taken as people gathered at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, surrounded by symbolic wreaths and by the names of those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Coaches at F45 Training Bala Cynwyd are dung a burpee for every dollar donated by members to the Burpees For Vets campaign.
The Bayada Regatta gives athletes with physical and intellectual disabilities the opportunity to be their best on and off the water.
A teenage boy was killed and another was injured after the two were riding an e-bike and crashed into the side of a school bus in Dover, Delaware, on Friday, state police said.
Left fielder Brandon Marsh and relief pitcher Matt Strahm met with Lincoln Hanson, a Delco boy battling cancer, on Friday.
Patchy fog will be possible early Saturday morning, but skies will clear to mostly sunny conditions.
Since 2013, The Camden County Police Department has emphasized unity policing — using community engagement events to build trust and reduce crime.
The Bayada Regatta gives athletes with physical and intellectual disabilities the opportunity to be their best on and off the water.
A teenage boy was killed and another was injured after the two were riding an e-bike and crashed into the side of a school bus in Dover, Delaware, on Friday, state police said.
Left fielder Brandon Marsh and relief pitcher Matt Strahm met with Lincoln Hanson, a Delco boy battling cancer, on Friday.
From Phishtown Fest and Philly's 3rd Annual Black Wine & Spirits Fest to Ocean City's Air Show weekend, there's something in the Delaware Valley for everyone to choose from.
Patchy fog will be possible early Saturday morning, but skies will clear to mostly sunny conditions.
The Bayada Regatta gives athletes with physical and intellectual disabilities the opportunity to be their best on and off the water.
Left fielder Brandon Marsh and relief pitcher Matt Strahm met with Lincoln Hanson, a Delco boy battling cancer, on Friday.
A Delaware County volunteer firefighter is warning others to take mosquito bites seriously after her bout with West Nile virus.
For businesses that sell imported goods in Philadelphia, trade policy and tariffs bring an extra layer of uncertainty this year.
If you've ever wondered where the happiest places in Philly are, Drexel University's Happiness Lab has already done the research for you.
The Bayada Regatta gives athletes with physical and intellectual disabilities the opportunity to be their best on and off the water.
Since 2013, The Camden County Police Department has emphasized unity policing — using community engagement events to build trust and reduce crime.
Camden County leaders canceled a town hall scheduled for Friday after the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
From Phishtown Fest and Philly's 3rd Annual Black Wine & Spirits Fest to Ocean City's Air Show weekend, there's something in the Delaware Valley for everyone to choose from.
This weekend, athletes with disabilities will take to the Cooper River for the 42nd annual Bayada Regatta, the nation's longest-running adaptive rowing competition.
A teenage boy was killed and another was injured after the two were riding an e-bike and crashed into the side of a school bus in Dover, Delaware, on Friday, state police said.
Authorities are investigating after a plane reportedly crashed in Dover, Delaware, on Tuesday afternoon, police said.
Showers will slowly clear out of the area, and temperatures will increase as the day continues, before we head into a mostly sunny work week.
Mendy and Dan Orlando said they really only fight during football season. That's because Mendy is an Eagles fan and Dan is a Cowboys fan.
A 17-year-old was killed and three other people were injured in separate shootings in Wilmington on Labor Day, police said.
Left fielder Brandon Marsh and relief pitcher Matt Strahm met with Lincoln Hanson, a Delco boy battling cancer, on Friday.
If you've ever wondered where the happiest places in Philly are, Drexel University's Happiness Lab has already done the research for you.
The warning comes days after a Delco township passed an ordinance requiring children to wear helmets on e-scooters and e-bikes.
Adam Saltzman, of Trenton, suffers from PTSD and credits his service dog for helping him become a better husband and father.
State health officials say the executive directive eliminates barriers to access for New Jersey residents.
For businesses that sell imported goods in Philadelphia, trade policy and tariffs bring an extra layer of uncertainty this year.
The curfew will now apply beyond Kensington to Fairhill, Germantown, Nicetown, Hunting Park, Frankford and Mount Airy.
The agreement takes effect on July 1, 2026.
Philadelphia boutiques and clothing shops are going all in for the Eagles as the 2025 NFL season starts vs. the Cowboys on Thursday.
A free grocery store in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood is once again bustling with customers after a nearby fire forced it to close weeks ago.
Some cyclists in Philadelphia fear the court order is a step in the wrong direction for street safety.
SEPTA fares will increase on Regional Rail, subways, buses and trolleys Sunday as service is restored following the reversal of the cuts.
Philadelphia leaders will officially launch a speed camera program along Broad Street to make the critical roadway, which is considered one of the city's busiest and most dangerous roads, safer.
The Martin Luther King Jr. Bridge in Philadelphia is expected to open to pedestrians and cyclists next week.
Months after Abby Gillon was killed in a crash on an e-scooter, a nearby town is passing a new law to make those vehicles safer.
Left fielder Brandon Marsh and relief pitcher Matt Strahm met with Lincoln Hanson, a Delco boy battling cancer, on Friday.
Walker Buehler pitched five strong innings in his debut, leading the Phillies to their fifth straight win, 8-2 over the Kansas City Royals.
The Philadelphia Phillies selected Walker Buehler's contract and will start the righty vs. the Kansas City Royals on Friday.
From Phishtown Fest and Philly's 3rd Annual Black Wine & Spirits Fest to Ocean City's Air Show weekend, there's something in the Delaware Valley for everyone to choose from.
This weekend, athletes with disabilities will take to the Cooper River for the 42nd annual Bayada Regatta, the nation's longest-running adaptive rowing competition.
From Phishtown Fest and Philly's 3rd Annual Black Wine & Spirits Fest to Ocean City's Air Show weekend, there's something in the Delaware Valley for everyone to choose from.
Polly Holliday, the last surviving member of the principal cast of the long-running sitcom "Alice," has died at 88. Linda Lavin, who played the title character, died last year.
Tyson Foods is debuting three new NFL team-themed chicken nuggets, including nuggets shaped like the Philadelphia Eagles logo.
The Philadelphia Fashion Incubator is helping new designers turn their creativity into a thriving business.
From incredible musical performances to vibrant community festivals, Philadelphia has it all. Here's a list of things to do in Philly this weekend.
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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.
SEPTA Regional Rail fares as well as fares on subways and buses are increasing on Sunday, Sept. 14, as service is restored over the 14th and 15th. Ross DiMattei breaks down what riders need to know.
The Philadelphia region is in store for pleasant late summer weather this weekend, with high temperatures in the low to mid 80s. Like the past several days, there will be sun and clouds. Meteorologist Tammie Souza has your Philly area weather forecast.
Philadelphia police said a 17-year-old boy was stabbed in the chest on the 5100 block of Arch Street on Friday night.
A U.S. post office on Bustleton Avenue will be renamed for Temple University police Sgt. Christopher Fitzgerald, who was killed in 2023. Jan Carabeo has your daily morning headlines with weather from Meteorologist Tammie Souza.
A few areas of patchy fog or low cloud cover will be possible early Saturday morning, but then skies will clear to mostly sunny conditions as we head through midday. Grant Gilmore has the forecast.