Dress the epidemic but does shift some federal money to help, addicts. There are more calls for action tonight, many families impacted by Opioid Crisis are gathering in south jersey. Eyewitness News Reporter cleve bryan joins us now from mount laurel where a vigil and town hall meeting is taking place tonight, cleve. Reporter ukee, they are calling this the kick out opioid abuse, the town hall tonight and vigil before that for those who have died, and earlier today i spoke to some people who lost loved won to the Opioid Crisis and they are hoping for help even as they help others in sharing their pain. As halloween approaches the decorations at Susan Harrison s home serve as a reminder, she and her sister ann no longer have their brother king to help greet trick or treaters. It has been a year since i have not seen him, talked to him, hugged him. Reporter october 29th, 2016, days before his 50th boy day, king died of a heroin overdose lethal batch layed with fentanyl. He ever dozed in
Now, everything looking really good. Just lots of con vukovich shore of course. Anticipation of the weekends, eagles game, more rain. No. Ya, sorry, but not sorry. Not today. Today looks like gorgeous day. It is chilly though at the onset. I would say winter coats is a smart idea to walk out today. Storm scan, nice and quiet this morning, virtually clear overhead, but, you know, as a result of the wind, chilly air , do have frost advisory posted until 9 00 this morning , basically your outlying suburbs, closer to the shore, this isnt an issue , you have the influence of the ocean. Closer you are to i95, you dont have as much of the influence bus it is a bit more urban eyes the wont cool off as readily. So the more remote suburbs like chester county, upper bucks county, you get the idea you may need the extra time in the areas, all of the win shield, just waking up with us and you dont have the benefit after garage, go check out the window see if you need to do. That will currently 46 a
Ki 77 degrees. Mostly cloudy sky. And clouds will linger through the afternoon. But unfortunately, i cant rule out the possibility of a passing shower, or even the possibility of some thunderstorms. Most of the shower and storm activity will stay off toward the east. And downtown cleveland, gosh darn it, right on the border. So this afternoon you can expect it to be warm and muggy, almost as warm as yesterday. But definitely as muggy. And right now many areas the lake shore hoovering at 70 degrees. And if you come inland you are a bit cooler but not much. Mostly cloudy afternoon. You will see some sunshine here and there. But with that we have the possibility for those showers. Current temperatures around san dus key, 70, hopkins 69 degrees. And cloudy skies there. And 69 down in new philly. Some if you are walking out. Fog and haze. The pavement is probably wet from passing shower, stray storm ago. Clipped the westside toward lorain and 871. But really missed Everything Else and pushi
Distribution. Next, cities and counties still have the right to ban medical marijuana businesses. Individuals will have the right to grow it themselves. The deal also addresses some of the environmental damage done by outdoor crops that steal water and pollute forests are chemicals. All these measures will be up for a vote today when lawmakers adjourn for the year. Also up for a vote the end of life option act otherwise known as the right to die or assisted suicide. It would allow doctors to prescribe a lethal dose of drugs for those who are terminally ill. Its modeled on other laws the patient must submit two verbal requests 15 days apart and then a written request to a doctor signed in front of two witnesses. Theres been emotional debate for years but it took a new urgency when Brittany Maynard moved from california to oregon to kill herself after she was diagnosed with brain cancer at age 29. She captured the whole experience on video and urged lawmakers to pass legislation. After t
Prescribe a lethal dose of drugs for those who are second. The patient must submit two verbal requests 15 days apart and then a written request to a doctor signed in front of two witnesses. Theres been emotional debate for years but it took a new urgency when Brittany Maynard moved from california to oregon to kill herself after she was diagnosed with brain cancer at age 29. She captured the whole experience on video and urged lawmakers to pass legislation. After the Assembly Vote yesterday, maynards husband took a moment to reflect. Im keeping my promise to brittney and fulfilling that promise but it certainly is bittersweet. Reporter the bill now heads to governor browns desk. He has not given his position on this issue other than some concerns about the legislative procedures. Kiet do, kpix 5. A bizarre chase through the streets of San Francisco and the water. This was a head shaker. Kpix 5s anne makovec has the bizarre details of a chase, standoff that began with a traffic stop and