A retired firefighter will be laid to rest Monday after succumbing to a 9/11-related illness. George Tripptree of Ladder 173 passed away Friday. His death comes as the FDNY's post-9/11 death toll quickly approaches the number of firefighters who died that day. More.

Another anniversary marking the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks has come and gone, but for many, including Unity Township residents Dawna Bates and Ginny Barnett, the work continues. More.