Emancipation proclamation which was issued eight months later. On this day 157 years ago an act for the release of certain persons held to service or labor in the District Of Columbia became law. The d. C. Emancipation act and enslavery in washington, d. C. Freeing 3,100 enslaved individuals. For the past year as war raged between the union and the confederacy opponents of slavery had decried the scandal of slavery continuing to exist within the nations capitol. 8 1 2 months later president lincoln sign said the emancipation proclamation which did not free all enslaved persons but sent a powerful signal slavery would no longer be tolerated. The emancipation proclamation has assumed a place among the greatest arguments of human freedom. The story of the emancipation proclamation is one that would help to redefine freedom and eventually change the course of history. Both the proclamation and the d. C. Legislation represent a praups of hope, freedom and justice that continues to inspire a
Construction crews set up blocking the right lane there. So cars are getting by because theres not a lot of volume. Thats why we didnt see the reflected on the map not slowing anyone down too much because there are just not too many folks out there. That should be cleared up by 6 00. If you are heading to the taconypalmyra bridge the bridge should open soon and then the traffic should stop. Two people are in Critical Condition after this crash in Washington Township at green tree road and bells lake drive. Police say the driver of this car lost control and smashed into a tree. He and his passenger were taken to Cooper University hospital. Its unclear right now what caused the driver to losele co. And be on alert. Thats the warning for students at West Chester University this morning after two attempted robberies near campus over the past few days. Nbc 10s katy zachry is live for us in west chester this morning. Tell us what happened with these crimes here. Reporter this is definitely a
By 9 00 not much warmer. Clouds hanging in there. Well finally break as we head into the afternoon hours. And thats when temperatures will start to climb. So were looking at another chilly day. Similar to yesterday. Your neighborhood by neighborhood forecast when i come back at 10 00. Right now well check in with first alert traffic reporter christine maddela. Good morning to you, bill. Youre talking about the white stuff. Im seeing a lot of green on the traffic maps. And thats the good news for drivers out there this morning. That means no significant delays on the schuylkill expressway and the blue route and the pennsylvania turnpike all looking good out there. And especially because we are not seeing any precipitation on the roads. We are seeing good reason conditions and taking a live look at route 422 in montgomery county. The eastbound lanes are the ones that typically slow down but we dont have a lot of volume out there reflected in the drive times. That means normal problem spo
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