Philadelphia remembers 10 years later

Tomorrow marks the 10 year anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy, and events throughout the city and country are honoring the memory of those who died on that day. President Obama is slated to attend memorial events in New York City and near Shanksville, Pa. He will also be at the dedication and opening of the National September 11th Memorial and Museum site in New York City on Sunday.

In the city, a slew of events will commemorate the day for Philadelphians. Mayor Nutter will attend events throughout the day, concluding with the city’s Remembrance Ceremony at 5:30 p.m. at Independence Hall. A complete list of events organized by the city can be found here.

Here are some other events going on throughout the city:

Team Red White and Blue Moving Tribute

8:30 a.m. / everywhere

Though there’s no specified location, Team Red, White and Blue is asking Philadelphia residents to stop for a moment of remembrance and then keep moving on 9/11. By walking, running, biking or hiking on 9/11, Team RWB hopes to create a unified commemoration of the day across the country and world. This includes a number of soldiers deployed in Afghanistan, who the team has asked to participate in the tribute. They are also asking that groups meet and hold a moment of silence at 8:46 a.m. — when the first of the Trade Center towers was attacked.

National Day of Remembrance Civic Engagement Expo

2-5 p.m. / Independence Mall

Nonprofits and volunteer groups from throughout the area will be showcasing their organizations, and recruiting volunteers. The event will correlate with several other commemorative events going on in the immediate area. The gathering will honor the memory of volunteers who saved lives during the 9/11 tragedy by promoting their own volunteer services.

Penn Museum Presents

all afternoon/ Penn Museum

More tangible memories of the 9/11 tragedy will be on display for Penn Museum’s special exhibit, “Excavating Ground Zero: Fragments from 9/11.” The display includes 15 objects that were found by archaeologists at Ground Zero in New York.  The program will be on display through Nov. 6.

Find out how Temple students and staff are paying tribute to 9/11 victims, and how they’ve learned from the day in the decade since. Watch for continuing coverage of Sept. 11th events at temple-news.com, and in next week’s print issue.