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An increase in threats, harassment and even physical violence in the last year of the pandemic is being levied against those of Asian descent and it is cause for concern, say some local officials.
Several of them â Royersford Mayor Jenna Antoniewicz, Royersford Councilman Anil Dham, Phoenixville Mayor Peter Urscheler, Reena Kolar from the Perkiomen Valley School Board â are speaking out about the issue.
They are speaking through an open letter decrying discrimination and calling for understanding and tolerance that was also signed by three candidates for office â Erica Hermans, who is running for the Spring-Ford School Board, Sara Hughes, a candidate for the Springfield Township School Board and Susanna Ratsavong, a candidate for Springfield Township Commissioner.
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NORRISTOWN — A program to support local relief efforts in response to the COVID-19 outbreak raised more than $900,000 to assist Montgomery County nonprofit organizations but the need continues and
With Christmas just hours away now, newspaper readers have helped give a little holiday cheer to hundreds of families across southeastern Pennsylvania.Â
And while it may have looked a little different due to the pandemic, Operation Holiday is still bringing help straight from our readers to those who need it. This year has been filled with ups and downs brought on by COVID-19, said Shelley Meenan, MediaNews Group Philadelphia region general manager.
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