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Last Updated: Aug. 19, 2016 · 10:06 a.m.

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Federal officials just approved a veterans’ health clinic in Northeast Philly

A Philadelphia man who served in WWII was denied officer status because he is black. Seventy-six years later, he got his commission.

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Jon Orens (left) cuts the ribbon alongside nonprofit workers, marking the opening of the Daniel J. Orens Center for Life

Philly developer opens addiction recovery center in memory of his son

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A Veterans Day tribute in Fishtown

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Guest volunteers and veterans helped fold the flag after the ceremony ended.

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Republican Sen. Pat Toomey is defending his voting record after challenger Joe Sestak repeatedly claimed the incumbent consistently votes against vets.

Ties were cut with a nonprofit focusing on homeless veterans just after Philly declared veteran homelessness had ended

Philly gets strong praise from U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development for work w/ homeless vets

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Remembering Veterans Day in Philly

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Nothing but LOVE to all the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country. We salute you! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 Amazing shot by @afrederick1984 #RECphilly #VeteransDay #ThankYou #Philly #VisitPhilly #Igers_Philly #Phillygram #CityHall #Philadelphia #WeSaluteYou
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The U.S. Continental Marching Band at Philly’s first Veterans Day Parade

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US Continental Army Band marching during the Philly Veterans Parade #philly #philadelphia #igers_philly #phillygram #visitphilly #phillyveteransparade #veteransday #broadstreet #ushistory #americanhistory #continentalarmyuniforms #uniforms #marching #bands #latergram #artsy #artistic #photofun #red #blackandwhite #drummer
A post shared by Raza Khan (@mrazakhan) on Nov 8, 2015 at 2:02pm PST

Admission to the Constitution Center is discounted to $5 on Veterans Day (free if you actually are a vet or in the military). The Independence Mall venue is hosting a series of activities, including the chance to write a thank-you postcard to those who've served and make your own Americana and flag-themed arts and crafts.

Where: Constitution Center at 525 Arch St.

When: November 11, 2015 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

How much: $5

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