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Marcus Manley Takes 1st Round Lead With 65 in APGA Tour Valley Forge at Bluestone Country Club
Veteran pro golfer Marcus Manley shot a bogey-free round of 65 to seize the first-round lead at APGA Tour Valley Forge, the newly-minted professional golf tournament at Bluestone Country Club. It is the first event of the APGA Tour Farmers Insurance Fall Series and the first visit to the northeast for the circuit that has…
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SEPTA’s Manayunk/Norristown Regional Rail Line is Back in Business
SEPTA’s Manayunk/Norristown Regional Rail Line to Norristown has resumed normal operations after it was partially shut down due to the flooding damage from Hurricane Ida, according to a staff report from CBS3 Philly. According to SEPTA, officials in municipalities along the line have been working with the transportation agency around the clock on temporary road…
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MONTCO Escape: A Parents’ Guide to Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown
Whenever I pack up my two-year-old for a daytime adventure, I get excited knowing it will be a day full of relaxation and cooperation…. Said no parent ever. Instead, it takes about an hour to even get out the door. Snacks? Check. Diaper changed? Check. That day’s favorite mound of toys? Help. There are enough…
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Norristown Resident, Former Professional Baseball Player Develops Revolutionary Training Aid for Pitchers
Norristown resident and former professional baseball player Frank DiMichele — who, as The Pitching Pro, offers coaching services for players of any age and ability — has developed the VelCon Throwing Trainer. The portable, easy-to-use device allows pitchers to incorporate correct mechanics without overusing their arm. A revolutionary training aid that comes in three different…
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Judicial Retention Recommendation of The Montgomery Bar Association’s Autonomous Judiciary Committee for the 2021 General Election
The Autonomous Judiciary Committee of the Montgomery Bar Association is charged with interviewing and rating candidates for the position of Judge on the Court of Common Pleas. The Judiciary Committee is composed of the Association’s ten most recent Past Presidents and a rotating panel of twenty-four lawyers, all with the diversity of background, experience, practice,…
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New Norristown Community Garden Aims to Improve Access to Fresh Produce, Promote Healthy Eating
A new community garden sponsored by the Pennsylvania Department of Health is about to sprout in Norristown, and it currently has plots available for use, writes Kenny Cooper for the WHYY. “The purpose of the Norristown Sprouts Community Garden will be to improve access to fresh local produce and to promote healthy eating,” said David…
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St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Norristown to Raise Money by Jesus Christ Superstar Fundraiser
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Norristown will be putting on a production of Jesus Christ Superstar this fall at the Centre Theater in an effort to raise funds for repairs. In February 2021 a large portion of one of the support columns in the main church broke free and fell to the floor below. Since then,…
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Norristown Mom Reunites with Six Children After Battling COVID-19 for Nearly Four Months at Rehab Hospital
Dana Vetter, a Norristown mother of six, has finally been able to reunite with her children at home after battling COVID-19 for nearly four months in Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital, writes Rich Lacovara for 6abc. The 44-year-old Vetter was able to walk to her eagerly waiting family under her own power last Friday. It was…
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Local Rugby Couple Ties Knot at Elmwood Park Zoo
Wanting an outdoor wedding, Katharine “Katie” Walston and Matthew “Fred” Frederick decided to tie the knot at Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown, writes Kellie Patrick Gates for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The pair met eight years ago in college on the opposite sides of a rugby game, but despite the rivalry, they soon hit it off.…
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Norristown’s Maria Bello Ready for New Challenges After Wrapping Up Three Seasons with NCIS
Maria Bello, a Norristown native, is ready for new challenges after wrapping up her three seasons with the popular CBS show NCIS, writes Bernadette Roe for Nicki Swift. Bello opted for a career in acting after she took an acting class in her final year at Villanova University. She started her career in off-Broadways plays…
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MCCC Arts Camp Unveils New Mural at East Norriton’s Medical Arts Building
Children who attended “The Amazing Arts Race” summer arts camp at Montgomery County Community College this year had their work put on display for community members in East Norriton to see and celebrate recently. A new mural depicting the silhouettes of each of the campers was installed in the lobby of the Minerva D. Braemer…
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Montgomery County Commissioners Cut Ribbon on Norristown’s Tallest Building
The Montgomery County Commissioners have cut the ribbon on One Montgomery Plaza in Norristown to mark the completion of the exterior reskin project. Norristown’s tallest building now boasts a modern façade, updated safety, and accessibility features, and new outdoor seating. “Montgomery County is committed to modernizing our campus for the next century. The completion of the One…
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Norristown’s Chef Soul Brings His Southern Comfort Foods and Smoked Specialties to Harrisburg
Norristown chef Keith Taylor, better known as “Chef Soul,” is bringing his southern comfort foods and smoked specialties to Harrisburg, writes Sue Gleiter for the Harrisburg Patriot-News. The U.S. Army veteran opened his new eatery, Zachary’s BBQ & Soul, on July 6 inside Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center in the state’s capital. The latest eatery joins…
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This Norristown USA Clothing Manufacturer Has Huge International Clout
Camber USA, a small Norristown clothing manufacturer that takes pride in its products’ American-made status, has managed to gain significant international clout among menswear enthusiasts despite mostly staying out of the spotlight, writes Zoe Rosenberg for The Philadelphia Inquirer. However, the independent apparel maker has been seeing its anonymity evaporate slowly, especially after The Wall…
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MONTCO Today Careers—Line Cooks, Servers, and Dishwashers at MBA Café
The Kitchen at the MBA Café in Norristown New Restaurant! The MBA are happy to announce that our in-house restaurant, The MBA Café, is under new management and will be open for lunch service effective July 6, 2021. Montgomery Bar Association’s restaurant is seeking full-time Line Cooks, Servers and Dishwashers for Breakfast and Lunch Monday thru Friday, and catered parties in the…
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Hopes for Norristown’s Revival Grow As Montco Breaks Ground on New $415M Justice Center
The Montgomery County Commissioners, joined by the Honorable President Judge Thomas Del Ricci and Norristown Municipal Council President Derrick Perry, broke ground on the Montgomery County Justice Center, a landmark project for the County campus and the Municipality of Norristown. Constructing a new, modern County justice center, completely renovating the existing historic courthouse facility, and…
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Norristown’s Suburban Community Hospital Docs Seeing Fewer COVID-19 Patients, But Worry About Future for Unvaccinated Residents
Local hospitals, including Suburban Community Hospital in Norristown, are seeing significantly fewer COVID-19 patients to the great relief of doctors and nurses, writes Stacey Burling for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “It’s refreshing,” said Richard Lucas, chair of the Suburban Community Hospital’s department of emergency medicine. “It feels like the first spring day after a long winter.”…
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Montgomery County CFO Provides Update on County Finances at Board of Commissioners Meeting
Montgomery County Chief Financial Officer Dean Dortone provided an update on county finances at the Board of Commissioners meeting held on June 3 in Norristown, writes Rachel Ravina for The Reporter. “I will say that this year has been a challenge in terms of the close-out of 2020 with all the new grant revenues that…
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