New York businessman amasses $1million collection of 450 antique firetrucks to honor heroic firefighters of 9/11
A 63-year-old businessman inspired by the heroism of firefighters during 9/11 has chosen to honor them by amassing a $1million collection of 450 firetrucks. Andrew Leider started purchasing old fire trucks 13 years ago after working with firefighters during the terrorist attack. His collection is now so large it takes up space in three warehouses in New York and Pennsylvania. More.
Full Toll From Aurora Theater Shooting Goes Untold at Trial
Before the bullets and bloodshed in the movie theater, Stefan Moton was a teenager who did push-ups and boxing exercises in his bedroom, his dreams fixed on becoming a mixed martial arts fighter. Now, his goals are humbler: Strengthen the sections of his upper body that he can still move. More.
PTSD may increase heart attack, stroke risk in women
New research reveals that the effects of PTSD can go beyond the mind - and put women's hearts and brains at risk. Post-traumatic stress disorder can wreak havoc on a person's ability to deal with small disturbances, such as a loud noise or an upsetting story in the news, and it can keep them from getting good sleep. In addition to these problems, and perhaps because of them, PTSD might also increase women's risk of heart attack and stroke, according to new research. More.
Groundbreaking Planned For Sept. 11 Memorial at County Justice Center
There will be an official groundbreaking Wednesday for a Sept. 11 memorial sculpture at the County Justice center in Doylestown. The Renew. Resolve. Remember. sculpture, which will incorporate an I-beam from the World Trade Center, is being gifted to Bucks County by the Travis Manion Foundation. It will be located at the county Justice Center. More.
9/11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit to be in Sylvan Beach
The 9/11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit will be open for viewing in the Sylvan Beach Village Park beginning Sunday. The exhibit, which was created in 2013 by the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation, is a tribute to all whose lives were sacrificed on Sept. 11, 2001, including the 342 firefighters who died trying to rescue others. More.
Pope Francis to Visit Memorial and Museum
One of the world’s most recognizable leaders will visit the 9/11 Memorial and Museum in September. Pope Francis will visit on Sept. 25, 2015 to pay his respects to the victims of 9/11 and meet with local religious leaders from across many faiths. More.
NYC Church Opens Contest to Give 9/11 Sermon
Leaders of a chapel near ground zero that became a sanctuary of consolation after the terrorist attacks are launching two national writing competitions to foster reconciliation, including one that will allow the winner to deliver an original sermon on Sept. 11. The Parish of Trinity Church, which includes St. Paul's Chapel, will award one prize for preaching and six for storytelling in memory of the tragic day. More.
Flight 93 visitor's center to open one day before 9/11 anniversary
National Park Service officials say a $26 million visitor's center complex at the Flight 93 National Memorial will open on Sept. 10 -- a day before the 14th anniversary of the terrorist attacks whose victims it honors. More.