As cars pulled over for a police-escorted motorcade traveling Route 290 and the streets of Shrewsbury last Thursday, their drivers probably had no idea why a Shrewsbury Facilities truck would warrant such attention. More.
Student made 9/11 sculpture comes home to Shrewsbury
9/11 workers presumption proof bill introduced in NY
Lawmakers in New York are seeking to amend the workers compensation law, in relation to presumptive evidence for individuals who participated in the World Trade Center rescue, recovery and clean-up operations. More.
Assabet Students Finish Shrewsbury 9/11 Memorial Made Of WTC Steel
Students from Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School's metal fabrication program have completed work on the town's new Sept. 11 memorial, which will eventually stand in front of the new police station. The students handed off the memorial to Shrewsbury police on Thursday. More.
Cancers of the uterus finally headed to list of 9/11 illnesses — boon to female first responders, downtown NYC residents
After being ignored for two decades, cancers of the uterus are expected to be added to a list of 9/11-related health conditions — bringing a measure of equality to the women who breathed the toxic soup that hung over Ground Zero. More.
Governor Ducey Signs 9/11 Education Bill
Governor Doug Ducey today signed legislation to ensure Arizona kids learn about the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, delivering on a promise to work with educators and lawmakers to make it mandatory in Arizona’s schools. “The events on September 11, 2001 shaped a generation and forever changed America,” said Governor Ducey. More.
20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks
Former U.S. President George W. Bush attends an event commemorating the 20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Stoystown, Pennsylvania, U.S., September 11, 2021. More.
Daughter of 9/11 hero follows in dad’s footsteps as NYPD officer
NYPD hero Officer Ramon Suarez died rescuing New Yorkers from the Twin Towers on Sept. 11, 2001 - and now his daughter is looking to follow his footsteps as a police officer 20 years later. Photos taken on the fateful day show Suarez in the act of rescuing people from the Twin Towers. More.
Middletown, NJ receives clone of tree that survived 9/11 attacks
Weeks after the Sept. 11 attacks on the World Trade Center, a sign of life was found in the rubble at Ground Zero — a pear tree with cracked roots and burned branches. Now known as the Survivor Tree, it was nursed back to health and its cuttings were used to produce a limited number of clones. More.