SEPTA bus driver, Chris DeShields -- who intervened to help a woman who was being carjacked -- will be a special guest at the State of the Union Address on Feb. 7.
While driving his route, on the night of Jan. 25, SEPTA bus driver, Chris DeShields saw a woman being carjacked.When he came upon a the scene along Frankford Avenue, near Thompson Street, late that evening, the bus driver used his 40-foot-long vehicle to block in the would-be carjackers, scaring them off.
Since then, DeShields has been honored by SEPTA for his actions and, soon, he'll be a special guest during President Joe Biden's State of the Union Address in Washington, D.C.Sign up for NBC Philadelphia newsletters. Congressman Brendan F. Boyle, of the city's 2nd congressional district, has invited DeShields to attend the address on Feb. 7, as his guest.
“I am proud to have my constituent Chris DeShields join me for this year’s State of the Union Address," said Boyle in a statement. “Chris’s brave actions on that night should be recognized. He is a true example of an ordinary person who did an extraordinary thing.” Congressman Boyle, in a statement, said he invited DeShields in order to recognize him for"his heroism and courage."
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
SEPTA bus driver who stopped a carjacking is invited to Biden’s State of the UnionChris DeShields, a bus operator on SEPTA's Route 5, was invited by Rep. Brendan Boyle (D.,Pa.), who represents a Philly-based congressional district..
Read more »
More aid to Ukraine ahead of Biden’s State of the Union addressForeign policy experts note that it’s likely President Joe Biden will be met with increased skepticism when he addresses the situation in Ukraine. Nearly one year after invading, Russian President Vladimir Putin insists his country is threatened and his military forces must “repel the aggression of the collective West.”
Read more »
Biden’s State of the Union address to take aim at Silicon ValleyPresident Biden plans to call for tougher regulation of Silicon Valley in Tuesday’s State of the Union, leveraging the prime-time spotlight to galvanize Republicans and Democrats against industry abuses and signaling a new priority for his administration.
Read more »
State of the Union 2023: Everything you need to know about Biden’s addressPresident Joe Biden is set to give his second State of the Union address on Tuesday as his administration both celebrates heartening economic numbers and fends off criticism of how it’s handled a dust-up with the Chinese.
Read more »
City of Kent proposes bill to state legislators to address illegal street racingIllegal street racing has become a growing problem in several communities in Washington. The City of Kent hopes its bill to the State Senate can address the public safety issue. FOX13
Read more »
Air Canada pilots union considers merger with larger unionThe major pilots union in North America and the union representing Air Canada pilots have had initial talks about a merger at a time when airlines are under pressure to staff up to meet rebounding travel demand, representatives of the unions told Reuters.
Read more »