Norristown
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Giraffes, Bald Eagles Welcomed Cheltenham High School Students at Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown for Outdoor Prom Celebration
Like many other schools in the region, Cheltenham High School decided to forego a more traditional prom venue due to COVID-19 protocols and opted instead for an outdoor prom at Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown, writes Heather Khalifa for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Meanwhile students were more than happy to embrace the change of location, enjoying…
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Get Creative with the Greater Norristown Art League Summer Art Camp
Greater Norristown Art League summer art camp opens up a whole world of possibilities for your children. Kids ages 7 to 13 years old get to stretch and be creative, exploring their inventive skills. Taught by Diane DeRogatis, this summer art camp is truly a great place to be this summer! She is a certified art…
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Montgomery County Nonprofits Are Working Hard on Combating Pandemic Hunger
Fewer people are getting infected with COVID-19 thanks to vaccinations, but pandemic hunger is still a major issue for some in Montgomery County, including many children, writes Jeff Cole for FOX 29 Philadelphia. To help combat this issue, numerous nonprofits across the county have been working hard to provide meals for those in the most…
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Officials Hail New Black Lives Matter Mural in Norristown as Symbol of Unity, Justice
Black Lives Matter mural envisioned by two local artists and brought to life by volunteers who worked on it tirelessly for a week was unveiled in downtown Norristown on Friday, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. The long awaited mural was approved unanimously by Norristown’s Municipal Council on August 5. Norristown native Jeleata Nicole and…
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West Shore Home Enters Philadelphia Region with New Norristown Training Facility
West Shore Home, a leading technology-enabled home improvement company, has expanded to Southeastern Pennsylvania with a new office and training facility in Norristown. “We are thrilled to expand our footprint within the commonwealth,” said B.J. Werzyn, President and CEO of West Shore Home. “With our Norristown location, we can now provide Philadelphia area homeowners with…
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Norristown Families Living With Autism Are Organizing Meet-ups to Build Stronger Relationship with Law Enforcement
Montgomery County families of children with autism have been working hard on building a stronger relationship with the police, writes Shawnette Wilson for FOX 29 Philadelphia. Among them is Angela McFarland, mother of 20-year-old Jake. He is a barista and the owner of Coffee Closet with Jake in Norristown. “Every time he’s not within eyeshot,…
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Expressive Path Hosts ‘Peace, Love, and Music’ Spring Fling Virtually April 23
Tomorrow, Expressive Path hosts its virtual Spring Fling fundraiser. The April 23, 6 to 8 p.m. event runs on Expressive Path’s Facebook page. Live streams and audience participation are all part of the experience. Access a variety of music while supporting the work of Expressive Path. This year’s theme, ”Peace, Love, and Music” showcases new…
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Expressive Path Hosts ‘ Peace, Love, and Music’ Spring Fling Virtually April 23
Expressive Path is hosting its annual Spring Fling fundraiser virtually again this year. The April 23, 6 to 8 p.m. event, runs on Expressive Path’s Facebook page. There are streams and audience participation. Registering gives access to a variety of music while supporting the work of Expressive Path. This year’s theme, ”Peace, Love, and Music”…
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Norristown-based beMarketing Launches Contest to Help Small Businesses Rebound From Pandemic
As one of the fastest growing advertising agencies in Montgomery County, beMarketing is looking to assist local small businesses by offering their expertise in website development to five deserving businesses who have struggled during the pandemic. To help these businesses rebound, beMarketing will assist these five local businesses with redesigning and redeveloping their websites. “This…
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Norristown Teacher Recognized by National Hockey League as One of Nation’s Best Teachers
Norristown teacher Donald Conaway Jr. has been recognized by the National Hockey League as one of the best teachers in the nation, writes Dan Koob for CBS Philly. Conaway, who has used hockey to teach his students math and science for the past six years, has been awarded NHL’s Future Goals Most Valuable Teacher for…
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Read On to Get a Slice of the Action—These Aficiona-doughs Own Montco’s Best Pizzerias
The Philadelphia region has always been on top of its pizza game, but even with so many delicious offerings some tend to stand out – and three of them are not far from home, write Jason Sheehan and Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé for Philadelphia Magazine. Where are Montco’s best pizzerias? Olce Pizza Grille in Skippack is a…
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Norristown Boy Lands Trophy Fish His First Time Trout Fishing
Eleven-year-old Domenick Chiefalo of Norristown landed a trophy fish he can brag about for years to come on his first day of trout fishing, writes Gary Puleo for The Times Herald. The incredible catch was 23 inches long and weighed in at nearly six pounds. This was a surprise to both the young fisher and…
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70-Year-Old Marine Veteran Rushes Into Burning Home to Rescue Man in Norristown
Jimmy “The Cowboy” Johnson, a 70-year-old U.S. Marine Corps veteran, is being hailed as a hero after he rushed into a burning building to save a man in Norristown, writes Steve Marroni for the Harrisburg Patriot-News. After noticing smoke coming from a home on Monday morning, Johnson called 911 and then looked for ways to…
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“Walk Around” Greater Norristown Art League’s Virtual Art Show Presented by Montgomery County Community College
Montgomery County Community College is pleased to host the virtual exhibition of the Greater Norristown Art League’s juried Small Wonders Art Show. The public can view the exhibit on ArtSteps Virtual Gallery, and ‘walk around’ the exhibit as if you were inside the building. Visitors can expect great artwork in small sizes, with the largest…
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German Grocery Chain Lidl Increasing Starting Pay for Store Employees in Lansdale, Norristown, and Royersford to $15/hour
German grocery chain Lidl, which has locations in Lansdale, Norristown, and Royersford, will raise the starting pay of its hourly Philadelphia area employees to $15 an hour from April 15, according to a staff report from 6abc. The increase doubles the minimum wage in Pennsylvania, which is $7.25 an hour, the same as the federal…
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Norristown Company Hopes to Capitalize on Advocates’ Push to Bring Back Home Billions Spent by Philadelphia’s Biggest Employers Outside City
Norristown-based Pride Enterprises is hoping to feel the results of a new effort that wants to bring home the billions of dollars spent by Philadelphia’s biggest employers outside of the city, writes Christian Hetrick for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Advocates have been pushing local universities, hospitals, and other large companies to boost the region’s economy by…
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Norristown’s Theater Horizon Partners with Local Families to Stage Virtual Performances on Their Home Turf
As part of its Art Houses program, Norristown’s Theater Horizon is partnering with local families to stage virtual performances on their home turf, writes Jerald Raymond Pierce for American Theatre. Nell Bang-Jensen, the theater’s artistic director, wanted to find a way to connect art and the community when many families are stuck at home. She…
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The Impact of a Supportive Educator Shapes the Work of April Thomas at The Lincoln Center
April Thomas learned early in fifth grade how much students benefit from a caring, supportive educator. She carried that lesson with her into her role today as Chief Schools Officer at The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth (TLC), a nonprofit that provides alternative education, coaching, and counseling to individuals and families in the Greater…
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