Photos From Sen. Kennedy's Funeral Procession

Photos were taken by Alexander Laska behind the Lincoln Memorial as the funeral procession made its way from Capitol Hill to Arlington National Cemetery, where Senator Ted Kennedy was laid to rest.

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UPDATE: The Casket of Sen. Edward Kennedy Arrives in Arlington

WRGW's Jared Pliner, reporting from WASHINGTON:

The motorcade carrying the casket of the late Sen. Edward Kennedy (D-Mass.) has arrived at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia. The "Liberal Lion" will be laid to rest at the site of the eternal flame, alongside his brothers: former President John F. Kennedy and former U.S. Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy.  The extended Kennedy family has joined graveside for a brief burial service to be conducted by Washington Archbishop Emeritus Theodore Cardinal McCarrick. Vice President Joseph Biden is also in attendance.

UPDATE: The Body of Sen. Kennedy Moved to Boston in a Ceremonial Procession

WRGW's Jared Pliner reporting from BOSTON:

A motorcade now moves down a desolate Route 3, as it transports the body of Senator Edward M. Kennedy to the JFK Presidential Library in South Boston. Motorists have pulled over to the side of the expressway to pay their respects. Onlookers are also perched on highway overpasses, watching the procession. Some are saluting, some are holding their hands over their hearts, some are crying, as their beloved "Teddy" passes his constituents for a final time. The motorcade will complete a loop through Boston, passing several landmarks, including Boston City Hall, Fanueil Hall (where Mayor Thomas Menion will ring a ceremonial bell 47 times to signify Kennedy's years of service in the U.S. Senate), and the Senator's first office on Bowdoin Street, when he served as an assistant district attorney in Suffolk County. An overall emotional scene here in the Bay State on this Thursday afternoon.

UPDATE: Senator Edward M. Kennedy to Lie in Repose at JFK Presidential Library in Boston

WRGW'S Jared Pliner, reporting from BOSTON:

The casket of Senator Edward M. Kennedy (D-Mass.), who died late Tuesday after a lengthy battle with brain cancer, will be transported from the Kennedy family compound in Hyannis, MA to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library in South Boston, where the Senate's "Liberal Lion" will lie in repose. A funeral Mass will take place at the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Basilica ("Mission Church") on Saturday. President Barack Obama, Governor Deval Patrick, and former presidents George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush and Jimmy Carter are expected to be in attendance. The Senator will be buried in Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia next to his brothers.

Share your condolences with the Kennedy family by visiting www.tedkennedy.org.

Hit TV show to visit DC, needs volunteers

The popular ABC television show "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" will visit the D.C. area sometime this month to build a home and community center, WTOP Radio reports. The show is in need of volunteers and skilled professionals to help.

Hosted by Ty Pennington, the reality show follows a group of designers and volunteers who spend a week constructing homes and community centers.

While producers are not yet revealing the precise location of the builds, the home is expected to be constructed in Maryland, and a community center will be erected in the district.

For information on how to volunteer check out: http://www.burchbuildersgroup.com/cmvolunteer.html

Can't make it to the build? Check out an opportunity on campus by clicking HERE

-Jesse Regis

On-campus veterans event needs volunteers

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Volunteer opportunities are still available for the First Annual Freshman Day of Service, a day that will honor veterans this September 11 in University Yard.

Every member of the incoming freshman class will be asked to attend the day-long event designed to honor veterans on what will be the eighth anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Small group leaders and ushers are needed to help run the event, which is sponsored by The George Washington University and coordinated by The Office of Community Service.

Small group leaders must be available from 11am-8pm on Friday, September 11. Ushers must be available from 10am-1pm.

Small group leaders will be participating in training all day on Saturday September 5th.

Ushers will participate in the afternoon session of training only on September 5th.

To get involved contact Shannon Donahue, Freshman Service Coordinator, at shannond@gwu.edu

- Jesse Regis

Have you bought a car through Cash-for-Clunkers?

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 We want to hear from you.

The popular "Cash for Clunkers" program allows cars with poor gas mileage (generally less than 18 miles per gallon) to be traded in for a rebate towards a new car.

Some say the program will help the environment and auto industry. Others are saying it's a waste of money and a government bailout.

Have you taken advantage of the program? Let us know how it went. Didn't use the program but have an opinion?

E-mail us at wrgwnewsdirector@gmail.com

 

Maintenance to close HellWell

The Lerner Health and Wellness Center will be closed from Saturday, August 22nd through Friday, August 28th for "major facility upgrades."

In an e-mail HellWell Operations Manager Valdez Williams told WRGW that the building will be closed for staff training, painting, and so that new equipment can be delivered.

The announcement came in a mass e-mail to students, faculty, and staff.

HellWell says they studied usuage over previous years and found this was the period "least inconvenient for the majority of LHWC patrons."

Questions may be directed to Crystal Oley, the LHWC Membership Director at hwc.membership@gwu.edu.

-Jesse Regis