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The National Constitution Center offers free admission on Memorial Day
Philadelphia, PA – The National Constitution Center is offering free admission as we honor our heroes during Memorial Day. The non-profit will honor nation’s fallen service members by highlighting the history of our Constitution. There will be flag ceremonies, workshops, lectures, and crafts for all ages. They will also have all their exhibits and artifacts […]
Gold Star parents and veterans gather in Camden to remember soldiers' sacrifices for Memorial Day
CAMDEN, N.J. (CBS) — In a solemn tribute to the sacrifices made by American servicemen and women, Gold Star parents and veterans gathered at the historic Dempsey Daniel Butler Cemetery in Camden this Memorial Day, despite the rainy weather. Among them was Jacquelyn Dixon, a mother who lost her son, Army Specialist Anthony Dixon, on Aug. 1, 2004, during his service in Iraq.Jacquelyn Dixon, reflecting on her son's decision to enlist after the Sept. 11 attacks, emphasized the heavy price of freedom. "We want the nation to always remember that freedom is not free," she said. "Our children gave their lives so...
Memorial Day in the Northeast
There were various events on Monday in the Northeast in honor of Memorial Day. Father Judge High School hosted a service that honored the 27 graduates who died in the Vietnam War, while also recognizing the graduates of North Catholic – a fellow Oblates of St. Francis de Sale school that closed in 2010 – who died in the war.
Veteran of Philadelphia chapter of Tuskegee Airmen reflects on his legacy on Memorial Day
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Millions of Americans have risked their lives to defend our freedom, but few have faced as many roadblocks to fighting for their country as the Tuskegee Airmen. The all-Black squadron of pilots who served during World War II would become some of the most famous fighters in American history. Eugene Richardson, one of the few surviving members of the Philadelphia chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen, said he always knew he wanted to fly. "I was about 5 years old when I got the bug to fly an airplane," the 98-year-old said. But as a Black man growing up in the 1940s, his...
Take a Visit to Pennsylvania’s Oldest House in Delaware County
Pennsylvania’s oldest house is over 300 years old, built around 1640. It’s also in Delaware County, on Creek Road in Drexel Hill, writes Ava Peluso for AZ Animals. Swedish immigrants built the Lower Swedish Cabin near the Upper Darby River, close to the Great Minquas Trail, a trade route and a way for farmers to get their grain to the mills.
Bow hunting in Northeast Philadelphia could be a reality this fall, but neighbors there have concerns
There’s a small plot of land in far Northeast Philadelphia that the Pennsylvania Game Commission is touting as its first-ever bow hunting grounds within city limits. But neighbors say they weren’t consulted about how it would be used.
Delaware County Burgers Still a Bargain Even With Rising Prices
Delaware County burger restaurant owners are feeling the pressure of rising beef prices as they try to keep customers happy. It seems even Charlie’s Hamburgers in Folsom has felt the effect of rising beef prices, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In January, Charlie’s Hamburgers, a nearly 90-year-old...
Memorial Day 2024 freebies: How to get free food and deals this weekend
Monday’s Memorial Day holiday specifically honors those who died while service in the U.S. Armed Forces. The three-day holiday weekend is also the unofficial beginning of the summer season. Free meals and deals on retail and entertainment and much more abound for veterans and non-veterans alike throughout the holiday...
While NYC descends into chaos, Philadelphia is a model of urban order
I took a stroll through the center of town the other day. To my delighted disbelief, there were no steel-and-wood “sidewalk bridges” plunging whole blocks into shadow. There were no bike lanes to create traffic chaos. No peddlers of junk merchandise crowding every corner. Hallelujah! It felt like New York City of not long ago when common sense, not random disorder, ruled the streets. Was I dreaming? No — because the city I visited was Philadelphia. Yup, Philly — a mere 95 miles from Gotham or nearer than East Hampton. More of my fellow New Yorkers should make the trip. Here’s how to get tickets for all 2024 Philadelphia Eagles...
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