Overview
- More than 150 people gathered on North Railroad Avenue Wednesday evening for a unity rally organized by local clergy, civic officials, and school leaders.
- The rally followed reports that Women of the KKK business cards were found in children’s candy bags at the Oct. 14 Halloween parade, prompting a borough condemnation and alerts to federal agencies.
- Borough officials said the materials are protected by the First Amendment, which restricts local enforcement options.
- After the rally, the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission hosted a town hall where officials, clergy, and a state police representative discussed prevention through engagement, with an SPLC historian presenting KKK history.
- The Women of the KKK issued a statement defending their beliefs and said they would be mingling in the crowd.