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9/11 mural vandalized in West Philadelphia; mother of man killed in attack speaks out

One of the things we remember most from 9/11 was the bravery of first responders. Honoring that heroism was the genesis for a mural in West Philadelphia. But that intent has been disrespected. More.

Some in Congress are forgetting the lingering health issues from the 9/11 attacks

Recently a group of bipartisan members of Congress introduced a bill called the 9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act of 2023, which is meant to close an inexplicable shortfall in the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP). More.

9/11 Commission member ID'd as person killed when business jet hit turbulence

A woman who died after the business jet she was aboard hit heavy turbulence while flying over New England was identified Monday as a prominent Beltway lawyer who once served on the 9/11 Commission. More.

Help for the 9/11 ailing: Congress can’t stall in passing bill for WTC responders and survivors

After years of effort from this column and elsewhere, in 2010 Congress created the World Trade Center Health Program and then in 2015 voted to keep it open for responders and survivors until 2090. More.

Sen. Gillibrand: Changes to 9/11 aid would cover first responders in Pennsylvania and Pentagon

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., and Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-N.Y., join 'Your World with Neil Cavuto' to discuss bipartisan efforts to boost 9/11 health program aid. More.

Alton native remembered for 9-11 efforts

An Alton native credited with helping thousands of 9-11 victims has died. Services were held Feb. 24 for Ralph Dickerson, Jr., 75, who was born in Alton on May 25, 1947. More.

Coming: 9/11 Memorial Run/Walk

There’s still time to get in shape for the 9/11 Memorial & Museum’s 11th annual 5k run/walk on April 30. Though the event is still a ways away, you can sign up now for the Memorial fundraiser. More.

NJ Senators Press Effort for Permanent 9/11 WTC Health Program

New Jersey’s two Senators are taking a leading role in pressing for permanent funding for the 9/11 World Trade Center Health Program, which is set to run out of funding without bi-partisan Congressional action. More.