On Monday night, a devastating eight-alarm fire destroyed a large church in Florence Township, New Jersey, despite the efforts of 150 firefighters. The senior pastor of the church expressed his devastation, but also his faith that the church will be stronger than ever. Firefighters managed to control the blaze by Tuesday morning, and the church has set up a GoFundMe page to help with the rebuilding process.
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President Joe Biden has proposed a budget that would raise taxes on high earners and make some drugs and mental health visits cheaper for Medicare beneficiaries. The budget also seeks to prevent the tax that supports Medicare from being used for other purposes, in order to ensure the program is adequately funded and can continue to provide quality care.
Judy Heumann, a renowned disability rights leader and activist, passed away on Saturday at the age of 75. She was known for her instrumental work in pushing for historic legislation, including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act. Heumann was a vocal advocate for the rights of disabled people and was a recipient of numerous awards and honors, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2020. Her legacy will live on in the lives of disabled people who have benefited from her tireless advocacy and activism.
Chicago is set to hold a hotly contested mayoral election on Tuesday, with incumbent Mayor Lori Lightfoot facing off against four other contenders, including progressive Rep. Jesús “Chuy” Garcia and Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson. Lightfoot has had a contentious relationship with teachers’ and police unions, while Johnson is endorsed by the Chicago Teachers’ Union. With no candidate expected to top the 50% necessary to avoid a runoff, the race is expected to go to an April 4 runoff between the top two vote-getters.
Seven people, including a 2-year-old girl and her mother, were wounded in a shooting outside the James G. Blaine School in Philadelphia's Strawberry Mansion neighborhood on Thursday evening. Six victims were taken to local hospitals for treatment, and police are currently searching for three male suspects and a grey Hyundai Elantra. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Philadelphia Police Department.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) intercepted 6,542 guns at airport checkpoints across the U.S. in 2020, an all-time high of 18 guns per day. This has caused alarm among security officials, as more Americans are carrying firearms. TSA administrator David Pekoske commented on the situation, urging travelers to double check their bags before heading to the airport and be aware of prohibited items. The agency is working to reduce this number in the coming years.
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A Temple University police officer was tragically killed in the line of duty Saturday night while responding to a robbery near the university's North Philadelphia campus. The officer was attempting to apprehend a suspect when he was shot and later pronounced dead at Temple University Hospital. This marks the first line-of-duty death in the history of the Temple University Police Department, and the university is providing counseling and support services to those affected.