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Norristown’s Cavan Sullivan Makes History with The Union
Norristown’s own Cavan Sullivan continues to rewrite the record books, writes Dan Gelston for The Associated Press. The 16-year-old midfielder scored his first two professional goals last Thursday, leading the Philadelphia Union to a 7-0 win over Defence Force FC in the CONCACAF Champions Cup. In the process, Sullivan became the youngest American to score…
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Lost 1989 Film Restored in Norristown, Set for Philly Premiere
A long-forgotten action film with a powerful social message has found new life, thanks in part to work done in Norristown, writes Stephen Silver for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Riverbend is a 1989 film about Black Vietnam veterans leading an uprising against a racist sheriff. It was largely lost after a limited release and VHS run.…
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Elmwood Park Zoo Wins National Award for New Veterinary Center
Norristown’s Elmwood Park Zoo continues its transformation into a premier regional attraction, earning national recognition from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. The zoo has received the prestigious Facility-Innovation Award for its Frank & Paige Engro Veterinary Health and Welcome Center, which officially opened in June 2024. The award honors…
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Are They in Love? Montco Zoo’s Bird Pair Sparks Fascination
At Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown, an unlikely friendship has quietly taken flight, writes Sophia Schmidt for WHYY. Hunter, a female red-tailed hawk, and Stan, a female turkey vulture, have shared an enclosure for more than a decade. Zoo staff describe the pair as deeply bonded. They share food, perch side by side and even…
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Student Art Selected for Display at New County Courthouse in Norristown
An artwork showing the Montgomery County Courthouse’s iconic green dome, made by two local students, will have a permanent place in the county’s new courthouse, writes Aaron Moselle for WHYY. The original artwork was created by Grace and Daun, best friends united by their love of art. Over the course of the year, they spent…
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Norristown’s Airy Street Prison Advances Clean Up with Federal Grant
Plans for the future of Norristown’s long-vacant Airy Street Prison site are inching forward, writes Rachel Ravina for The Reporter. Montgomery County officials pursue federal funding to clean up the historic property and prepare it for redevelopment. County planning leaders recently received approval to apply for a $4 million Brownfields Grant from the U.S. Environmental…
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Norristown’s Quinn Sullivan Embraces Recovery and Leadership with Union
Norristown native Quinn Sullivan may be sidelined with a torn ACL, but his presence around the Philadelphia Union hasn’t faded, writes Jonathan Tannenwald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 21-year-old attacking midfielder missed last season’s playoff run, a tough break after being named the team’s Fan Player of the Year. While the injury kept him off…
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Norristown Day Shelter at Risk of Shutdown by Month’s End Without New Home
The Norristown Hospitality Center, a crucial support hub for low-income and homeless Montgomery County residents, is facing the risk of being shut down, writes Nate File for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The nonprofit day shelter that provides free meals, showers, laundry, legal aid, and other services has been instructed to move out of its current home…
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Norristown’s Cavan Sullivan Readies for Pivotal Year With Union Before Manchester City Transfer
Norristown’s Cavan Sullivan is entering a crucial season with Philadelphia Union before his planned transfer to Manchester City at the end of 2027, writes Jonathan Tannenwald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. However, the 16-year-old phenom, who recently left with the team for their preseason training in Spain, has gotten used to the spotlight by now. “The…
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Elmwood Park Zoo Eyes 1 Million Visitors as County Greenlights Expansion
A major expansion for Norristown’s Elmwood Park Zoo is officially moving forward, writes Rachel Ravnia for The Times Herald. County officials have approved a long-term lease allowing the zoo to expand onto adjacent land within Norristown Farm Park. The agreement grants the zoo use of the historic Castner House, a structure dating back to 1802,…
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Norristown Phenom Cavan Sullivan Earns National Young Player of the Year Nod
Norristown’s rising soccer star Cavan Sullivan is earning national attention once again, according to the Philadelphia Union. This time, he’s a finalist for U.S. Soccer’s 2025 Young Male Player of the Year. The Philadelphia Union homegrown joins a select group of nominees, including Josh Wynder, Benjamin Cremaschi, Brooklyn Raines, and Mathis Albert. These plates are…
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New Partnership Brings Norristown’s Family Shield Credit to the National Level
Norristown’s Family Shield Credit is expanding its reach across the country, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The fintech was founded in 2023 to help families manage rising funeral expenses. It has entered a major partnership with Wisconsin-based Tribute Technology that will connect the Montgomery County startup to more than 10,000 funeral homes…
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‘Wild Lights’ Attraction Returning To Norristown’s Elmwood Park Zoo
In the coming weeks, Norristown’s Elmwood Park Zoo will reopen its beloved Wild Lights holiday attraction, adding a special bovine-themed element for the 2025 season, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. To celebrate a pair of miniature Highland cows that joined the zoo earlier this year, Elmwood Park Zoo will feature a special Christmas Cows…
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Final Tribute: Norristown’s Rich Tornetta Plans to Add Pierre Robert’s Portrait to Restored Van
Rich Tornetta, a Norristown native, plans to add a final tribute to Minerva, the iconic Volkswagen RV cherished by the late WMMR-FM host Pierre Robert, writes Alex Coffey for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Tornetta, who helped restore the van twelve years ago, is now intending to add a portrait of Robert to the custom-painted vehicle, honoring…
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Norristown’s Cavan Sullivan Plays the Hero at the U-17 World Cup in Qatar
Norristown’s own Cavan Sullivan takes the spotlight in Qatar, writes MLS Soccer. The 16-year-old scored the game-winning goal in his debut at the 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup. The Philadelphia Union midfielder sealed a 1-0 victory for the United States over Burkina Faso on Wednesday, marking a dream start to his World Cup journey. Sullivan…
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Elmwood Park Zoo Hosts First-Ever Vet Tech Summit for Aspiring Professionals
Future veterinary professionals got a unique, hands-on experience at the Elmwood Park Zoo, writes Kristen Coppock Crossley for dvm360. More than 50 students from area colleges gathered for the zoo’s first-ever Vet Tech Summit at the Norristown zoo. The event, held during National Veterinary Technician Week, welcomed students from Manor College, Harcum College, and Camden…
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Theatre Horizon Presents World Premiere Musical ‘Wishing to Grow Up Brightly’ Nov. 5-23
Theatre Horizon (401 DeKalb Street, Norristown), the award-winning professional theater nestled in Norristown’s Arts Hill District, is proud to present the world premiere of Wishing to Grow Up Brightly, a new musical created by Amanda Morton, Matthew Decker, Brenson Thomas, and Josh Totora. The production is loosely inspired by the life of Morton, a three-time…
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Norristown State Hospital Undergoing Major Changes, Upgrades
Norristown State Hospital is undergoing a major redesign and modernization, with 30 campus buildings being replaced and a new, large facility slated to begin construction in 2026, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. The long-running hospital, which has seen shifts in the focus of its mission, already has several new facilities will be ready to…
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