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 was founded to observe the anniversary of the World War I armistice.
Though Veterans Day is Sunday, Nov. 11 this year, all levels of government in Lower Merion observe it Monday, Nov. 12. 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, all levels of government in Lower Merion observe it Monday, Nov. 12. Here are some of the local facilities and services that will be closed on Monday for the holiday: Also, check our list of what's open on Veterans Day. What did we miss? What else important is available on Veterans Day? Tell us in the comments section below.
Saturday, November 10, 2012
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
The holiday falls on Sunday but will be observed Monday.
Refuse and recycling will be collected in Lower Merion Township on Monday and throughout next week according to the regular schedule, not the adjusted schedule for holidays, the township has announced. Veterans Day falls every year on Nov. 11, but when it is a Sunday as it is this year, the holiday is observed on Monday. Township government offices and libraries also will be open on Monday.
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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