Norristown
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Final Approval Granted to Develop Long-Vacant Site of Former Catholic School in Norristown
Norristown Municipal Council has granted final approval for large-scale development at the site of the former Kennedy-Kenrick Catholic High School, writes Rachel Ravina for The Times Herald. Developer Sarah Peck aims to break ground on the 325-unit, multifamily residential complex, spread across 14.5 acres, in the spring. “This corner is going to change Norristown,” former…
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Montgomery County 2023 Job Market Characterized as ‘Optimistic’
The deputy director of the Montgomery County Commerce Department, Workforce Development division, Jennifer Butler, has analyzed regional projections for the 2023 job market. The numbers indicate a continuance of 2022 trends, as reported by Chris Ullery in the Bucks County Courier Times. The environment appears to be ongoing good news for job seekers and career…
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2023 Montgomery County Budget Relies on Real Estate Tax Hike
Faced with a $18.6 million deficit, Montgomery County officials seek an eight percent real estate tax hike for their 2023 budget. Further, they look to raise funds to hire more employees, filling vacancies that have reached historically high levels. Emily Rizzo reported the numbers for WHYY. The proposed property tax increase, eight percent, would yield…
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Norristown to Deploy License Plate Detection to Identify Drivers Maneuvering around Stopped School Buses
Norristown drivers who let their elapsed patience awaiting school kids boarding a stopped, flashing bus had best calm down in early 2023. Justin Heinze, Norristown Patch, reported on a high-tech license plate detection system coming to the ubiquitous morning yellow transport. The high-tech initiative is designed to keep Norristown School District students safe as they…
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Raise a Glass to the 2022 Holidays with Plenty of Locally Crafted Potables That Pop
In the light of Hanukkah candles, the Christmas yule log, and Diwali fireworks, the winter holidays shine even brighter with seasonal drinks from Montco. The county’s array of inventive breweries, wineries, and distilleries bringing back old favorites and releasing new ones, all while offering cocktail workshops, food-truck festivals, and music. All five of these recommendations…
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Norristown Woman Works Hard to Walk Again After Diagnosis of Rare Cancer of the Foot
Thirty-five-year-old Maria Pagnotta’s medical mystery appeared harmless at first. The Norristown resident was a routine runner, often logging ten mile per outing. But she began to notice a golf-sized lump on her foot. It became increasingly painful, so Pagnotta sought medical attention. Terri Akmann, in The Philadelphia Inquirer, chronicled the diagnosis and treatment that followed.…
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Lower Providence Wells Fargo Shuts Doors on Feb. 22 Amid Rise in Digital Banking
As more customers go digital, brick-and-mortar banks are closing their doors across the country. This trend is no exception for Wells Fargo’s Lower Providence Branch at 2740 W. Ridge Pike. The location will close Feb. 22 at noon, writes Jeff Ward for WFMZ 69 News. Luckily, for customers who still want to get that…
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Lower Merion Commuters Aren’t Exactly Giving SEPTA’s ‘Bus Revolution’ a Resounding Huzzah
A SEPTA suburban bus route proposal — being called a “bus revolution” — will shift modes of transportation for Montco riders. Emily Rizzo onboarded her story on the proposed changes to WHYY. The plan’s intent is to eliminate area bus routes that run infrequently to enable faster service on major lines. Ten suburban routes will…
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Montgomery County’s Array of 2022 Holiday Displays will Dazzle and Delight
The holiday season in Montgomery County is an immersive experience, engaging the eyes, ears, and heart of residents and visitors. The following list of 2022 holiday displays will wrap attendees in a 360-degree blanket of Yuletide cheer. American Treasure Tour, Oaks This eclectic museum comprises pop-culture icons from the past in a collection so massive,…
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Ho-Ho-Holy Mackerel! Area’s 2022 Holiday Calendar Is a Stuffed Stocking of Seasonal Splendor
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas around Montgomery County, with special events, displays, dining, and libation opportunities stretching from northeast Bryn Athyn to southwest Pottstown — and everywhere in between. The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board has made a festive list (a very extensive one), checked it twice, and compiled this guide…
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Montco’s President Judge Broke Glass Ceiling; Now She’s Running for the Pa. Supreme Court
Montgomery County President Judge Carolyn Tornetta Carluccio has made historical accomplishments, and now she’s running for the Pennsylvania Supreme Court writes Carl Hessler Jr. for The Reporter. Carluccio is the first woman in Montco’s history to lead the bench. She was elected as president judge last November and began her term in January. Carluccio was also…
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Refreshed, Free, Mobile Passport Links Montgomery County Breweries, Wineries, and Distilleries
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) has relaunched Montco Makers, a mobile passport that aims to support local craft beverage producers. Montco Makers, a 2018 initiative, showcases the area’s breweries, wineries, and distilleries; its latest edition now has a more gamified look and feel to increase its appeal. Celebration of Local Excellence The…
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Party Lines Arise in Commissioner Discussion on Montgomery County’s 2023 Budget Proposal
Party lines were sharply drawn at a recent meeting in Norristown to discuss the county’s 2023 budget. Democrats Valerie Arkoosh (chair) and Ken Lawrence (vice chair) indicated approval. And Republican Joe Gale voiced dissent. Rachel Ravina captured the divergence for The Reporter Online. The county’s 2023 spending plan shows an eight percent real estate tax…
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Theatre Horizon, Norristown, Blends Holiday Program with Reunion of Stellar Cast from ‘The Color Purple’
Norristown’s Theatre Horizon is celebrating the season at its annual holiday concerts, Dec. 9–11, with an interesting (and talented) twist. The 2022 edition’s creator-director is Barrymore Award-winning performer Jessica Johnson. Johnson, who starred as Celie in Theatre Horizon’s acclaimed 2018 production of The Color Purple, will be reunited with her former cast members for these this…
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Piazza Auto Group Buys Bryn Mawr CRE Site from Which Main Liners Bought Porsches and Ferraris
Piazza Auto Group has purchased the property of Main Line Ferrari Philadelphia, an upscale auto dealer that is zooming westward in a Delaware County relocation. Paul Schwedelson got in gear to report the Montgomery County transaction in the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Piazza acquisition comprises two Bryn Mawr deeds: Main Line Ferrari paid $13.3 million…
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Funding for 22.5 Tons of Food, Raised by the VFTCB, Will Go a Long Way to Easing Local Hunger Pangs
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board’s (VFTCB) eighth annual Freedom from Hunger food drive has surpassed its 2022 goal by raising the monetary equivalent of 22.5 tons (45,000 pounds) of food. That means the organization’s fundraiser has contributed 50 tons (100,000 pounds) of food over the lifetime of the drive, which began in 2015.…
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Norristown Brewer Uses an 1851 Strain of Yeast for Austrian Lager That Is ‘Sehr Schmackhaften’ (Very Tasty)
For Norristown’s von C Brewing Company, the title of its Vienna Style Lager is more than just a marketing label; it’s an insight into the beverage’s heritage. Kurt Bevilacqua profiled the beverage and its creators for PorchDrinking.com. The von C family is named for Carl von Czoernig, great-grandson of the creator of a yeast that…
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Turkey Day 2022’s Fast Approach Is No Reason to Get Those Culinary Feathers in a Ruffle
Martha Stewart may be able to whip up a stellar Thanksgiving meal on a shortened timeline (it’s just nine days away), but that doesn’t mean Montgomery County culinarians are able — or even willing — to do the same. Luckily, local Thanksgiving restaurant menus are stuffed with delicious main course, sides, and desserts that simplify…
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