Refugees Find a Home in Philly; Hitchbot Remembered, U.S. Navy Celebrated

The Navy is celebrating its 250th anniversary in Philly with a ship procession, boat tours and a parade

The U.S. Navy is celebrating its 250th anniversary with several events in Philadelphia from Oct. 9-16, including a ship procession up the Delaware River, a Blue Angels flyover and a Center City parade. Here's a rundown of the events and info on road closures.

Navy and Marines 250th celebrations kick off this week. Dates, schedule, what to know.

The U.S. Navy and Marines are marking their 250th anniversary with a lineup of celebrations beginning this week. Here's what to know.

Refugees find a home in Philly; Hitchbot remembered, U.S. Navy celebrated

#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY Who is watching whom?(Photo by @wmdkenner) They hid in jungles. Now they are building lives in Philadelphia The Karen people, refugees from Myanmar, what was once known as Burma, have had a harrowing passage to our city. As an ethnic minority in a repressive state, they were forced from their homes and into hiding. “My whole life, I had to be afraid of everything,” said an 87-year-old who now lives in Philly.A small non…

Philadelphia Welcomes Homecoming 250®: A Star-Studded Celebration Honoring the 250th Birthdays of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps

The birthplace of America’s maritime legacy is about to host one of the most significant military celebrations in modern history. Homecoming 250 Navy Marine Corps (Homecoming 250®) will bring a […] The post Philadelphia Welcomes Homecoming 250®: A Star-Studded Celebration Honoring the 250th Birthdays of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps appeared first on Wooder Ice.

Philadelphia to Host Star-Studded Celebration for Navy and Marine Corps 250th Anniversary

PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Philadelphia region is preparing to welcome thousands of visitors from across the nation as it hosts the official national celebration of the 250th anniversaries of the United States Navy and Marine Corps. Designated by both services as their official commemoration, the Navy & Marine Corps 250th Celebration will take place October 9–16, with additional events planned for November 7–11, in what organizers describe as the Se…