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For many people Memorial Day marks the remembrance of loved ones whose lives were lost serving our country. NBC10’s Leah Uko has more on the importance of comforting those grieving for those who died in the line of duty.

As National Foster Care month wraps up, one foster care mom has been opening her door to teenagers over the last decade including one who is about to begin college this upcoming fall. NBC10’s Rosemary Connors shares their story from Germantown.

Several ceremonies were held across the region this Memorial Day, honoring those who died while serving the United States. NBC10’s Karen Hua attended a ceremony at the All Wars Memorial to Soldiers and Sailors of Color. She has the story of why this tribute is about more than race.

One Gold Star mother from New Jersey had the opportunity to highlight her son’s life story who was killed in in the line of duty–his story is now in the Library of Congress. NBC10’s Lucy Bustamante explains how he and 49 other fallen soldiers across America ended up there.

Aman was killed and three teens were injured in a shooting in Philadelphia’s Frankford neighborhood on Sunday evening.

Police are investigating after eight teenagers were injured a shooting outside Subaru Park in Chester Sunday night.

New Jersey State Police are searching for a man who allegedly tried to kidnap a 7-year-old boy from inside a Wawa bathroom in New Jersey Sunday afternoon.

Dylan Covey was tattooed immediately by the Braves in an 11-4 loss for the Phillies, who still have no answer in the No. 5 spot in their rotation. By Corey Seidman

President Joe Biden was in Delaware on Sunday to attend his granddaughter Natalie Biden’s high school graduation.

Police are investigating after a man was found dead in the back of a car being driven by two people who fled from authorities Sunday evening.

A man is dead after he was struck by a car while walking at the intersection of Broad Street and Erie Avenue on Sunday morning.

NBC10’s Brian Sheehan was in Sea Isle as many people were down there for the long holiday weekend to spend time with family and friends to enjoy the warm temperatures. He caught up with travelers on what they’ve been enjoying so far during the unofficial start of Summer.

Memorial Day is a time to remember those who gave their lives in the line of duty and that is exactly what dozens were doing at Liberty Park in Pennsauken on Sunday. NBC10’s Karen Hua attended the ceremony and spoke with veterans about what the holiday so many celebrate means to them.