Sandy Hook
Sandy Hook Memorial Playground Opens In New Jersey
Organizers in New Jersey have opened the first of several memorial playgrounds that are being built across the region in honor the 26 victims of the Newtown, Conn. Schoolhouse massacre.
The Legal Entanglements Of Roadside Memorials
While the people who create roadside memorials do so with the best intentions, they may not realize that they are using public land for a private purpose – one of several unintended consequences such displays present.
Sandy Hook Chorus To Sing At Super Bowl
The chorus from Sandy Hook Elementary School will sing “America the Beautiful” before Sunday’s Super Bowl.
VP Biden Takes Gun Control Issue To Social Media
As Congress considers strict gun control legislation, Vice President Joe Biden took to Google+ Thursday to hear what some of what the social network’s users have to say about the Obama administration’s push for new laws.
Philadelphia Pension Board Asking Companies To Adopt ‘Sandy Hook Principles’
The Philadelphia Pension Board has voted to sell stocks that are tied to the gun industry, if companies don’t adhere to a new set of principles, designed to reduce gun violence.
Surprise Security Inspections To Begin At New Jersey Schools
Education and law enforcement officials in New Jersey plan to start conducting surprise security inspections at schools across the state.
Stigall Show Log 1.16.13
Chris previews todays unveiling of President Obama and Vice-President Joe Biden’s plan to reduce gun violence, discusses the House of Representative’s passage of a $51 billion package of aid relief and the confession of a Pt. Richmond man who called in a bomb hoax for a flight from Philadelphia to Dallas in September. He also talks to Judge Andrew Napolitano, Tom McGrath from the Philly Post and Larry Ward, the founder of Gun Appreciation Day.
Giants And Eagles Welcome 400 From Newtown Tragedy
400 residents of Newtown, Conn., attended the Giants vs. Eagles game Sunday.
Local Residents Participate In 26 Acts Of Kindness To Honor Newtown Victims
The tragedy that occurred at an elementary school in Connecticut touched people across the world and left many wanting to help and lend a hand to their fellow neighbor.
Daughter Of Slain Newtown School Psychologist Remembers ‘Hero’ Mother
“She went after him; she saved adults and children,” said Salem High School music teacher Maura Schwartz.
Amish Community Affected By 2006 School Shooting In Pa. Writing Letters To Newtown Parents
Members of the Amish community where a gunman killed five girls in a one-room schoolhouse in 2006 are writing letters to reach out in sympathy to parents in Newtown, Conn.
Ed Rendell Wants Gun Control In Light Of Sandy Hook Tragedy
Ed Rendell says that the Sandy Hook tragedy is proof there needs to be more gun control laws.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Store To Suspend Sales Of Certain Guns After Newtown Massacre
A statement posted on Dick’s website expresses sympathy for the victims’ families. It says sales of modern sporting rifles will be suspended during “this time of national mourning.”
Mourners Gather To Remember Mother Of South Jersey Teacher Killed In CT School Shooting
A vigil in the city of Salem on Monday evening included prayers for Salem High School choir director and music teacher Maura Schwartz and her family.
Moments Of Silence Around NFL For Shooting Victims
Stadiums around the NFL had moments of silence for Sandy Hook victims.
