Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Veterans from all wars were thanked and honored at Media's 53rd Annual Veterans Day Parade on Monday.
MEDIA BOROUGH—Delaware County celebrated its 53rd Annual Veterans Day Parade with thanks and honor to all war veterans, young and old. Thousands of parade-goers honored Veterans Day with the 10 area school marching bands, numerous ROTC companies, antique cars and war vehicles, local and state officials and of course the veterans in Media on Monday. The New Greatest Generation was the theme heard throughout the day. U.S. Bob Casey Jr. spoke to the crowd saying Veterans Day was about gratitude, gratitude for those who have served our country and their families for the sacrifices they have made. Click here to view our video of the 53rd Annual Veterans Day Parade.
The 53rd Annual Delaware County Veterans Day Parade was held in Media on Monday.
Media celebrated its 53rd Annual Veterans Day Parade with thanks and honor to all war veterans, young and old. Click here to view our photo gallery from the parade.
Monday, November 12, 2012
There are more than 21 million veterans in the United States and Patch says "thank you" on Veterans Day.
Here's a rundown of Veterans Day 2012 facts from the U.S. Census Bureau: Veterans Day originated as “Armistice Day” on Nov. 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I. Thank a veteran. Add your note of thanks in our comments section below. Congress passed a resolution in 1926 for an annual observance, and Nov. 11 became a national holiday beginning in 1938. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed legislation in 1954 to change the name to Veterans Day as a way to honor those who served in all American wars. The day honors military veterans with parades and speeches across the nation. A national ceremony takes place at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. Who They Are 21.5 million: The number of …
Sunday, November 11, 2012
The holiday will be recognized in Haverford on November 12.
Though Veterans Day is Sunday, Nov. 11, here are some of the local facilities and services that will be open on Monday for the holiday: Also, check our list of what's closed on Veterans Day. What did we miss? What else important is available on Veterans Day? Tell us in the comments section below.
The holiday was founded to observe the anniversary of the World War I armistice.
Though Veterans Day is Sunday, Nov. 11 this year, here are some of the local facilities and services that will be closed on Monday for the holiday: Also, check out our list of what's open on the holiday here. What did we miss? What else important is unavailable on Veterans Day? Tell us in the comments section below.
Saturday, November 10, 2012
Active-duty members of the military can also receive a free meal on Veterans Day at the restaurant chain.
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Saturday, November 10, 2012
Editor's note: The following information comes from Applebees, which has a location at 1305 West Chester Pike. Philadelphia Area Applebee’s Thank Veterans and Active Duty Military with a Free Meal on Veterans Day Applebee’s Thank You Movement continues to serve meals to honor local heroes For the fourth consecutive year, Philadelphia area Applebee’s restaurants will join Applebee’s across the nation to thank our country’s veterans and active duty military by inviting them for a free meal on Veterans Day, Sunday November 11th. The Thank You Movement gives Applebee’s the chance to treat veterans and active duty military from across generations with great food, as they share stories from their time serving our country. Last year, Applebee…
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Local businesses salute our service men and women with special deals year-round, as well as on Veterans Day.
A number of local businesses are saluting veterans, military service men and women, and their families this Veterans Day by offering local discounts, specials and promotions. Here's a guide to specials in the Philadelphia area.
Friday, November 9, 2012
Check out these events in from Northwest Philadelphia to the Main Line and beyond this weekend.
Are you looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our top regional events for this weekend. 1. PCCH Presents: Rock-N-Roast 2. Annual Holiday Carnival and Santa's Arrival 3. 2nd Saturday Arts Stroll 4. West Chester Veterans Day Parade 5. Shop and Support Local at Holiday Shopping Events Friday, Nov. 9 Ladies Night Out at the Sacred Heart School in Havertown Rabbit Hill Girls Night Out in Springfield Saturday, Nov. 10 Villa Maria Holiday Shopping Event in Malvern Christmas Bazaar in Strafford Fall Bazaar at Chestnut Hill Center for Enrichment Christmas Marketplace in Wayne Sunday, Nov. 11 Holiday Bazaar at Stagecrafters Theatre in Chestnut Hill Fair Trade - Alternative Giving Fair in Villanova
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