East Norriton
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With Transformation Complete, East Norriton Behavioral Health Campus Exploring Partnerships
Four months ago, Suburban Community Hospital in East Norriton officially transitioned into the Suburban Behavioral Health Campus of Roxborough Memorial Hospital, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Now, the medical center is expanding its operations at a steady pace while also exploring potential partnerships to fill vacant space. “It’s never easy in the…
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East Norriton’s Suburban Community Hospital Transitions to Behavioral Health Center
East Norriton’s Suburban Community Hospital will end its run as a full-service facility next month and officially reopen as a behavioral health center for older adults, writes Sarah Gantz for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The transformation follows years of dwindling patient volumes and staffing shortfalls. Though licensed for 126 beds, the hospital averaged just 23 patients…
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East Norriton’s Suburban Community Hospital Shifts Focus to Behavioral Health
Suburban Community Hospital in East Norriton is undergoing a major transition, writes Harold Brubaker for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Beginning July 1, the facility will become a behavioral health hospital focused on adults aged 55 and older, Prime Healthcare Foundation announced. The change marks a shift from Suburban’s current role as a micro-hospital offering emergency and…
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Longtime East Norriton Township Manager Confirmed as Montgomery County Controller
The Pennsylvania Senate has voted unanimously to confirm Bob Hart, the longtime East Norriton Township manager, as Montgomery County controller, writes Katie Bernard for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The position oversees the finances of the county and conducts internal audits of its departments and offices. “What they do really has effects on the residents of the…
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Joe Perpiglia’s Construction Alliance of Pennsylvania Wants to Open Doors for All in Construction
Joe Perpiglia is building something big—just not in the way you might expect, writes Noah Zucker for BisNow. East Norriton’s Perpiglia launched the Construction Alliance of Pennsylvania, a new statewide trade group designed to bring together construction professionals, from large contractors to small businesses. Unlike other trade groups that focus on specific types of contractors,…
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From Italy to Norristown: How Via Veneto Expanded in Montco with Ambler Savings Bank’s Support
Making authentic, fresh pizza is second nature for the family-owned and operated Via’s Pizza and Via Veneto based in Norristown and East Norriton, respectfully. But even with the freshest ingredients and strongest family ties, sometimes you have to pivot and seek help when you face a challenge. That’s exactly what owners, Domenic Stabile and Vito…
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East Norriton Medical Center Gifted with Millions from Philanthropic Foundation
Fort Washington’s Karabots Foundation has made another large donation to Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital in East Norriton, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The $4 million donation will be used to purchase topography scanners for the Nicholas and Athena Karabots Diagnostic Center. “Philanthropic support for these capital purchases makes an incredible impact in…
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Union Set To Protest Suburban Community’s Conversion Into Micro-hospital
The conversion of Suburban Community Hospital in East Norriton, owned by Prime Healthcare Foundation, into a micro-hospital will become official on Tuesday, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The move has sparked concerns from the largest union of nurses in the region. The medical center in central Montgomery County will now have a…
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Suburban Community Hospital in East Norriton Gets Downsized
California-based Prime Healthcare Foundation, the East Norriton medical center’s owner and operator, is changing Suburban Community Hospital to focus more on emergency care, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. The hospital will now include a full-service emergency department open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The department will be staffed with board-certified…
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Multitalented Eighth Grader from East Norriton Shines as a Star Student
A student from East Norriton named Mikayla has been recognized as a ‘Star Student’ by the Patch, according to Justin Heinze. Mikayla commutes 45 minutes a day to attend a Main Line school. The exceptional eighth grader has a knack for languages, picking up Spanish in early middle school and excels in French and…
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Flourtown Couple Brings Family Adventure to East Norriton as New Owners of Urban Air
Brian and Melissa Halligan of Flourtown are the new owners of Urban Air in East Norriton. They added the trampoline park to their portfolio to provide families with more opportunities to have fun and create memories together, writes Kevin Tierney at More Than The Curve. Urban Air is an indoor adventure park that caters to…
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Wawa Continues Montgomery County Expansion with New East Norriton Store
Wawa is continuing its Montgomery County expansion with the recent opening of its latest location in East Norriton Township, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. The large new store is located at 14 E. Germantown Pike. A grand opening last week featured local officials, first responders, and a fire truck. Wawa’s official mascot, Wally Goose,…
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Elkins Park’s Abrams Realty & Development Adds Dekalb Plaza to Portfolio
Abrams Realty & Development based in Elkins Park recently acquired Dekalb Plaza for $23.1 million, writes Paul Schwedelson for Philadelphia Business Journal. Broad Street Realty, based in Bethesda, Maryland, was the former owner of the 178,356-square-foot shopping center in East Norriton. The company bought the property in 2013 for $9.4 million. Current tenants of Dekalb…
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East Norriton-Based Life Coach Authors Book on How to Be ‘Selfish’
An East Norriton woman is encouraging people to be more selfish, but not in the way one might think. Meghan Weisheipl was an overachiever all her life. She was a star basketball player in high school, grew up to be a winner of the Best Overall Professional Model in 2000, became a branch manager at a mortgage…
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Harry Kalas’ Son Vocally Hits It Out of the Park with Album Recorded in East Norriton
Perhaps when Bryn Mawr’s Kane Kalas left the East Norriton recording session for his “High Hopes” album, he declared that he was “Outta here!” The phrase would have been a heartfelt nod to his departed dad, Phillies announcer Harry Kalas. As reported by Michael Tanenbaum in PhillyVoice, Kane clearly inherited some of pop’s vocal distinctiveness.…
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East Norriton Firefighter Is a Trailblazer for Women
A firefighter from East Norriton is encouraging other women to take up volunteering. Joan McDevitt was 42 years-old when she joined the Norriton Fire Engine Company according to More Than The Curve. Her children were out of the house, and her husband was also a firefighter. McDevitt was originally skeptical about her abilities, but…
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Penn State Abington Alumni Couple Are Still Each Other’s Nittany Lion Valentines
Leilani (Tesoro) Fox and Kevin Fox first crossed paths in 2002 as Penn State Abington students when they volunteered as Lion Ambassadors, leading tours for visitors. However, it wasn’t quite love at first sight. “We started randomly talking at a fall open house. He had a beard, and I’m thinking, Who is this old guy?”…
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Remembering East Norriton Sports Legend, a True Multitalent
Former East Norriton resident and Houston Astros’ pitcher Walter “Buddy” Harris Jr.’s accolades speak for themselves. He’s earned a spot at the Athletic Hall of Fame at what is now known as Thomas Jefferson University and the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame. Standing at six foot, seven inches as a student at Roxborough High School,…
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