Remains of WWII pilot who saved 7 airmen from crash identified after 79 years
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.
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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.
On the anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima, some memories were too hard to bear for veterans John Welsh and Frank Beach.
It's never too late to graduate.
One of the oldest World War II veterans, who met President Obama last month has died at his home with Santa by his side.
Part of Columbus Boulevard is now known as William Guarnere and Edward Heffron Memorial Boulevard.
Henry Tokarski of Philadelphia says he and his older brother were in the service at the same. Henry served in the Navy, where his brother Thaddeus Tokarski served in the Airforce.
Philadelphia's Holocaust Memorial, at 16th and the Parkway, is about to get a major renovation. Plans for a new Memorial Plaza were unveiled Wednesday.
The Jewish War Veterans honored a Villanova basketball star on Sunday who made the ultimate sacrifice for his country during World War II.
A local family is about to receive an unexpected gift.
Among the tall ships in the Parade of Sail, arrayed today along the Delaware River, is a schooner named "When And If" that once belonged to Gen. George Patton.
Rare, World War II-era planes are on display now through Sunday at Northeast Philadelphia Aiport.
A University of Delaware marine researcher has helped solve a World War II mystery: a long-lost warplane, its crew missing in action, now one step closer to home. Eyewitness News anchor Ukee Washington met the man who helped solve the mystery of these M.I.A.s.
The Holocaust Museum in Washington has organized a nontraditional exhibit for classroom instruction: the study of onlookers.
Dr. Eugene Richardson shared his story with students and faculty at Penn Charter, describing how he first became interested in flying when he was just five years old.
We exited the theatre wishing the film had worked us up to a higher emotional plane.
It's five movies in one, and all of them are engrossing and impressive.
This is the culmination of 12 years of detective work by a New Jersey clergyman.
Efforts to protect students and staff at the Hamilton Township School District include cameras, door detectors and smart sensors.
UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione is returning to New York City after waiving extradition in Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia's Universal Alcorn Charter School was placed on lockdown after a shooting Thursday morning.
Eleven bills on the proposed new Sixers arena in Center City go up for a final vote in City Council on Thursday.
The mysterious drones seen flying over New Jersey and several other East Coast states have prompted a ban from the FAA.
Eleven bills on the proposed new Sixers arena in Center City go up for a final vote in City Council on Thursday.
Efforts to protect students and staff at the Hamilton Township School District include cameras, door detectors and smart sensors.
Grab the sunglasses and extra layers for Thursday. It will be seasonably cool in the mid to upper 40s and mostly sunny.
UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione is returning to New York City after waiving extradition in Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia's Universal Alcorn Charter School was placed on lockdown after a shooting Thursday morning.
Philadelphia's Universal Alcorn Charter School was placed on lockdown after a shooting Thursday morning.
Eleven bills on the proposed new Sixers arena in Center City go up for a final vote in City Council on Thursday.
The official start of winter, and the shortest day of the year, is Saturday, Dec. 21.
Philadelphia will add 14 speed cameras to Broad Street in hopes of making the road safer for drivers and pedestrians.
A 17-year-old has pleaded guilty in connection with the 2022 shooting outside Roxborough High School in Philadelphia, officials said.
Efforts to protect students and staff at the Hamilton Township School District include cameras, door detectors and smart sensors.
The mysterious drones seen flying over New Jersey and several other East Coast states have prompted a ban from the FAA.
The official start of winter, and the shortest day of the year, is Saturday, Dec. 21.
A device used in South Jersey is a game-changer for people with inflammatory bowel disease as an alternative to invasive screenings.
New Jersey is making it easier for people with a gambling problem to ban themselves from casinos.
The official start of winter, and the shortest day of the year, is Saturday, Dec. 21.
White Christmases are rare in the Delaware Valley, and this year is no exception.
By 3 p.m. Wednesday, light showers will break out across the Philadelphia region.
Rain will clear out Tuesday morning and give way to partly sunny and mild conditions across the Philadelphia region.
After rain moved through the Delaware Valley, with even some snow across the Lehigh Valley and Poconos, the precipitation will move out for most of the second half of the day.
A device used in South Jersey is a game-changer for people with inflammatory bowel disease as an alternative to invasive screenings.
Sounds of the holiday season filled St. Jerome Church courtesy of visually impaired students from Saint Lucy's performing a Christmas concert.
Feds warn against eating multiple products containing the vegetable, including salads, wraps, party trays and meal kits.
A brain surgeon at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has a mission to make cheerleading safer with the Stunt Showdown at Haverford College on Dec. 21.
The ERs at two Delaware County hospitals have reopened after temporarily closing due to radiology system problems, Delaware County officials told CBS News Philadelphia.
More than 80% of retailers rolled out stricter return policies last year, research shows.
The mall many in Northeast Philadelphia still know as Franklin Mills is now called Franklin Mall.
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Deep divisions erupted Monday night during the final public comment session on the Philadelphia 76ers' proposal to build a $1.3 billion arena in Center City.
Philadelphia will add 14 speed cameras to Broad Street in hopes of making the road safer for drivers and pedestrians.
New data from PennDOT suggests technology is improving safety after rear-end crashes plagued the Schuylkill Expressway for years.
The southbound lanes of I-95 have reopened between the I-676 East and Market Street exits because a pedestrian was struck.
Philadelphia's annual Vision Zero report shows Roosevelt Boulevard is getting safer but Broad Street is getting more dangerous.
NJ Transit CEO Kevin Corbett is resigning effective Jan. 15, 2025, Gov. Phil Murphy announced Monday
Eleven bills on the proposed new Sixers arena in Center City go up for a final vote in City Council on Thursday.
Patrick Kane scored the decisive third-period goal and added an assist as the Detroit Red Wings beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-4.
Meet the winner of this weekend's Jason Kelce look-alike contest: Paul Crossley of Fishtown.
Your favorite Philadelphia sports mascots want you to cozy up by the fireplace with a special YouTube video this year.
Tyrese Maxey scored 40 points, Paul George added 33 points as the 76ers spoiled LaMelo Ball's return to the floor with a 121-108 win over the Hornets on Monday night.
Meet the winner of this weekend's Jason Kelce look-alike contest: Paul Crossley of Fishtown.
If you've found yourself caught up in the chaos of the holiday season and are looking to slow things down and enjoy a weekend of celebration, then you've come to the right place.
The cost of YouTube TV has soared nearly 140% since the streaming platform launched in 2017.
The transformative power of music is bringing hope and holiday cheer to people facing poverty in Philadelphia.
Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the nominations for the 82nd annual Golden Globes, with 10 nominees revealed live on CBS News.
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.
Mighty Writers lets kids write letters to Santa and the organization Santa for a Day helps deliver gifts mentioned in the letters.
Several protesters inside Philadelphia city hall were arrested as voting on the controversial Sixers arena was set to begin Thursday morning. Long lines formed outside City Hall ahead of the vote, full of supporters and opponents. Each bill requires at least nine yes votes to pass. Last week, the bills advanced out of the council's Committee of the Whole, which includes all council members. Unless members who approved the bills last week decide to change their votes, the arena bills have the votes they need to pass.
All season long you have been helping us make the holiday season brighter, for families in our region through our annual Joy of Sharing toy drive. As we get ready to wrap up the toy drive this week, we want to take a minute to say thank you.
Hundreds of handmade blankets will be displayed at Independence National Historical Park as part of the Homeless Remembrance Blanket Project this weekend.
The state-of-the art technology has been added to three school campuses in the Hamilton Township School District.