NORRISTOWN — While the COVID-19 pandemic has continued to dominate the conversation, an art contest has aimed to shed light on a different, ongoing issue: the opioid epidemic.
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Thunderstorms, some with heavy rain this evening followed by occasional showers overnight. A few storms may be severe. Low around 65F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 100%. 1 to 2 inches of rain expected..
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Thunderstorms, some with heavy rain this evening followed by occasional showers overnight. A few storms may be severe. Low around 65F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 100%. 1 to 2 inches of rain expected. Updated: June 3, 2021 @ 6:03 pm
NORRISTOWNÂ â Breaking down barriers in order to identify trauma and systemic inequities within the criminal justice system were priorities identified by assembled panelists during a Black History Month program.
âLet s look at the numbers, and letâs not look away, and let s talk about them. It is very ironic to me that racially conscious policies got us into this mess, but nobody wants to talk about race getting us out of this mess,â said Norristown Police Chief Mark Talbot. âWe want it to be race neutral now that weâre trying to fix it, well it wasnât race neutral to get us here. Thatâs not the path out.