Protest. There is no greater love in this that these five men gave their lives for all of us. Reporter president obama has said to have work on his speech for much of monday hoping to send just the right message to the nation concerned about violence and racial tension. Ims here to insist that we are not as divided as we see, and i know had because i know america. I know how far we have come against the impossible odds. Reporter Service Began place erupted when some of the injured officers made their way in to the auditorium, nine officers and two civilians were also injured in the attack. Following the memorial service, president obama met privately with the families of the officers. Democrats are taking a long anticipated step toward unity, Bernie Sanders endorses Hillary Clinton for president of the United States and they tell us they have one goal. Eyewitness News Reporter greg argos is live at the Wells Fargo Center where the endorsement comes just 13 days before the start of the
These are all the beverages that wibe subject to the higher tax and that could lead to higher grocery bills for people in philadelphia. Lauren mayk is live with the latest from city hall. The council has been in session for just about an hour. What can you tell us has happened so far . They have been having different meetings this morning. They have been caucusing actually just up until recently. Theyre getting ready to go into chambers to really get things started today. That is behind me. City council chambers, as well as some kids. Let me show you whats happening over here. These kids here are coming as part of the pro side of things, because as you know, the soda tax will fund a lot of new prek seats. These kids are coming here as part of that effort to talk to the City Council Members and thank them for their yes votes today. Now, i have seen folks on both sides of this issue today. Theyre all coming here to see what happens. And this let me tell you about whats on the table here.
Well we want you out of here. Obviously people are trying to intimidate those of us who live in town. Lakewood is predominantly an orthodox community. The contrast of the children who are so innocent with the message thats so full of hate i think speaks volumes for itself. Reporter the phrase hiel hitler was sprayed on on a slide. How much do you think these people know about the holocaust. Its disgusting. Its really not called for at all. I mean, its 2016 people. Everybody get along. Reporter police say they discovered at least two discarded spray painter cans here on the playground and theyre having them analyzed to see if they can come up with fingerprints. The graffiti was discovered thursday afternoon by children playing here. Police dont know if it was teens or adults who sprayed the hateful messages but they are taking the investigation seriously. This is the second incident weve had since july of this year. We dont know if either event are related but well do our best to find o
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