Congress honors "Rosies" who went to work during World War II
Several "Rosies" -- named for the iconic Rosie the Riveter -- were honored with a Congressional medal Wednesday.
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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.
U.S. military veterans and ROTC members gathered to honor World War II veteran Benjamin Barry in Philadelphia Monday.
U.S. Corporal Benjamin Berry received the French Legion, the highest distinction bestowed by the French government for his actions during the Battle of the Bulge during World War II.
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 Philly students will witness firsthand the journey of products, such as rubber, originating from African trees and culminating in American-made Michelin tires.
No one was injured when a school bus caught fire on the Garden State Parkway in Upper Township Wednesday, Seaville Fire Rescue said.
Kyle Schwarber hit two home runs, including the 250th of his career, Cristopher Sánchez pitched six strong innings and the Philadelphia Phillies completed a three-game sweep with a 7-6 victory over the Colorado Rockies.
The Philadelphia 76ers came back and defeated the Miami Heat, 105-104, in the NBA Play-In Tournament on Wednesday night at the Wells Fargo Center.
Police are looking for a man investigators said stabbed a man and then ran him over in his own car under I-95 in South Philly last week. There's a $20,000 reward.
Relatives of Quadir Diaz, an 18-year-old who had been missing since March 7, confirmed the teen's body was pulled from the Schuylkill River on Tuesday morning.
The Philadelphia 76ers came back and defeated the Miami Heat, 105-104, in the NBA Play-In Tournament on Wednesday night at the Wells Fargo Center.
A day after police said the warrant was issued for violating a protection from abuse order, Boyle's brother Rep. Brendan Boyle said their family is working to get Kevin help for "serious" mental illness.
The Philly students will witness firsthand the journey of products, such as rubber, originating from African trees and culminating in American-made Michelin tires.
No one was injured when a school bus caught fire on the Garden State Parkway in Upper Township Wednesday, Seaville Fire Rescue said.
Police are looking for a man investigators said stabbed a man and then ran him over in his own car under I-95 in South Philly last week. There's a $20,000 reward.
Wills Eye on Diabetes Day is all about early detection and raising awareness, especially for people with diabetes, about the importance of eye exams.
Police said they've rounded up more than 1,000 ghost guns in the past two years in Philadelphia.
Volunteers, including some of the CBS Philadelphia team, planted trees Wednesday with the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society and Mid-Atlantic Environmental Protection Agency ahead of Earth Day.
Hatboro-Horsham Senior High School students are raising big money to help kids fight cancer with its annual Mini-THON this Saturday with Wigs for Kids.
No one was injured when a school bus caught fire on the Garden State Parkway in Upper Township Wednesday, Seaville Fire Rescue said.
Collingswood police and Camden County officials are investigating a group of students who allegedly formed a "White Student Union."
Temperatures stay relatively mild Wednesday with highs in the mid-to-upper 60s, but clouds and rain move into the Delaware Valley by the afternoon.
A body was recovered from the Delaware River near the Adventure Aquarium in Camden on Tuesday afternoon, police said.
PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals," are everywhere and can linger permanently in air, water and soil. In response, Aqua New Jersey just unveiled a new water treatment system to help remove them from drinking water.
Temperatures stay relatively mild Wednesday with highs in the mid-to-upper 60s, but clouds and rain move into the Delaware Valley by the afternoon.
High temperatures Tuesday will reach the mid-70s with abundantly sunny skies, a light breeze and slight reduction in the humidity before more rain and chilly air moves in Wednesday.
Monday makes a run for 80 degrees, setting us up for the warmest day of the week and warmest day of the year so far. Later in the day, a thunderstorm could develop in South Jersey and Delaware.
30-year-old Dempsey Walters faces prison time after pleading guilty to assaulting two teenagers over a doorbell prank Friday.
The Philadelphia region's weather is off to a blustery start this weekend, with winds whipping throughout the day Saturday. We'll see some sunshine once clouds clear out.
Wills Eye on Diabetes Day is all about early detection and raising awareness, especially for people with diabetes, about the importance of eye exams.
David O'Brian will run in the Donor Dash in Philadelphia later this month to celebrate his daughter, an organ donor who died 10 years ago.
Montgomery County's Office of Public Health is investigating an increase in whooping cough cases primarily among high school students, a county spokesperson told CBS News Philadelphia on Monday.
George Schappell and sister Lori, of Reading, Pa., were the world's oldest conjoined twins, according to the Guinness Book of World Records.
The latest CDC data from 2021 shows more than 1,200 women died of pregnancy complications up from 754 deaths in 2019.
Nine life-sized sculptures made by world-renowned artist Seward Johnson are on loan to Philadelphia's Frankford Avenue in Mayfair until mid-September.
After a taste of summer on Monday, many Jersey Shore business owners and managers are still looking for summer workers.
Atlantic City, New Jersey's nine casinos collectively had lower profits in 2023 compared to 2022 - but three casinos were able to increase profit.
Tuesday, April 16 is Wawa Day, when the company expects to give away about 1.5 million cups of free coffee to celebrate the 60th anniversary of its first convenience store.
It's been nearly a year since the Philadelphia commissioned studies looking into the economic impact of the proposed 76 Place at Market East. Where are the numbers?
Three construction workers died on I-83 in York County, Pennsylvania after a truck struck their vehicle in an active work zone, Pennsylvania State Police said.
One person died in a car accident in Pennsauken, Camden County, Tuesday afternoon, Pennsauken police said.
All lanes of the Pennsylvania Turnpike near Quakertown have reopened after a dump truck overturned Monday morning, according to the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission.
A 21-year-old woman was killed after her car was struck by a drunken driver on I-95 northbound in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania State Police said Sunday.
Flooding closed multiple roads around the Philadelphia region for the morning commute on Friday, but they began reopening after around 8 a.m.
Kyle Schwarber hit two home runs, including the 250th of his career, Cristopher Sánchez pitched six strong innings and the Philadelphia Phillies completed a three-game sweep with a 7-6 victory over the Colorado Rockies.
The Philadelphia 76ers came back and defeated the Miami Heat, 105-104, in the NBA Play-In Tournament on Wednesday night at the Wells Fargo Center.
Jason Kelce said on his podcast "New Heights" on Wednesday that he lost his Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl ring in a pool of chili while hosting an event last week at the University of Cincinnati.
Sixers superstar Joel Embiid was officially named to Team USA for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France, on Wednesday.
O.J. Simpson's longtime lawyer in Las Vegas says the end came quickly.
Philadelphia native, Oscar and Golden Globe winner Da'Vine Joy Randolph is on the list of TIME's 100 Most Influential People of 2024.
O.J. Simpson's longtime lawyer in Las Vegas says the end came quickly.
Kevin Hart will have a homecoming stop on Dec. 4 at The Met Philadelphia on his 2024 "Acting My Age" tour.
Dynamic duo Future & Metro Boomin as "One Big Family" will be "Slimed In" at the Wells Fargo Center this August for the "We Trust You Tour."
The mural was unveiled on the side of the building at the southeast corner the Chicago Medical Society building at Grand Avenue Dearborn Street.
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William Bodine High School's robotics team is one of a few schools in the area set to represent Philadelphia at the FIRST Robotics Competition World Championship in Texas.
Two Bucks County girls wrestling medal winners are hopeful more young women will get involved in the male-dominated sport.
Students in Philadelphia's Law Pathway program are learning more about a possible legal career with help from Penn's law school and the Troutman Pepper law firm.
Mercy Career and Technical High School senior Taylor Houseman was one of two students selected to give a SEPTA bus a brand new look.
On this week's Focusing on the Future and the first day of Women's History Month, CBS Philadelphia talked with one high school senior who is making history.
The Philadelphia region can expect cloudy and chilly conditions with a few sprinkles Thursday, and tree and grass pollen levels remain high. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the forecast.
The students are mentees in Bamba's KB + Mo Bamba Education Abroad Program. Bamba's family hails from the Ivory Coast.
Ten students and their bus driver were able to escape unharmed from a school bus fire in Upper Township, New Jersey, Wednesday afternoon. The fire is under investigation.
Republicans are also hoping to flip Boyle's seat in the House in the general election.
Maxey scored 19 points in Philadelphia's 105-104 win over the Heat in the NBA Play-In Tournament to help the Sixers earn the No. 7 seed in the playoffs.