Norristown
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Fitness-Focused Norristown Native Launches Virtual Workout Studio During Pandemic
Jordan Deane, a Norristown native and Perkiomen Valley High School graduate, left his job at the gym during the pandemic to launch CUTLOOSE, a virtual studio and lifestyle brand, writes Gina Tomaine for Philadelphia Magazine. The certified personal trainer, spin instructor, and sports nutrition consultant uses his brand, which is about having the “I can…
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After Learning to Understand COVID-19 Better, ‘Shields Are Up and Activated’ at Suburban Community Hospital in Norristown
After an extremely difficult eleven months, ER doctors and nurses at local hospitals are finally seeing their jobs become less stressful as their understanding of the enemy they have been battling continues to improve, writes Wendy Ruderman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. While hospitals are still swamped with coronavirus patients, they are younger and less sick.…
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Despite Many Curveballs Thrown By Pandemic, Montco Restaurants Have Risen To Challenge
Despite the many challenges from the pandemic, local restaurants have managed to persevere and are now looking forward to a brighter future, writes Melissa Jacobs for Main Line Today. To overcome the obstacles set down by COVID-19, area eateries have had to change their business models. Soul of Cooking Kitchen in Norristown, Keith Taylor’s newly…
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Norristown Skateboarder Teams Up With Vans for Limited-Edition Shoe Inspired By Local Skate Culture
Skateboard Jimmy Gorecki, a Norristown native, has teamed up with Vans for a limited-edition shoe inspired by Philadelphia’s skate culture, writes Brandon T. Harden for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In his more than two decades as a skateboard pro, Gorecki has already snagged national sponsorships from Aesthetics Skateboards, Elwood Clothing, Zoo York, and Billionaire Boys Club,…
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New Green Resource Center with Greenhouse, Teaching Farm Coming to Norristown Farm Park
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society is bringing a new Green Resource Center to Norristown Farm Park that will include amenities and services to benefit the entire community. The PHS Green Resource Center at Farm Park is expected to become operational in spring and will include a teaching farm, a greenhouse powered in part by solar energy,…
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Norristown Baseball Legend Tommy Lasorda Dies at 93
Baseball ambassador Tommy Lasorda, the Norristown native who steered the Los Angeles Dodgers to World Series victories, has died. He was 93, writes Beth Harris, the Associated Press, on WHYY. Lasorda was born in 1927 in Norristown, attending Norristown High School in the early 1940s. His career took off when signed with the Phillies as…
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Local Couple Pulls Off Beetlejuice-Themed Wedding at Elmwood Park Zoo
Laurie Butera and Paul Green decided not to let the pandemic stand in the way of their dream wedding— having a Beetlejuice-themed ceremony at Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown, writes Kellie Patrick Gates for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The pair of six years also adjusted their attire to fit the theme: Butera discovered a silvery-gray Vera…
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Norristown Track and Field Legend Ron Livers Dies at 65
Ron Livers, a Norristown track and field legend and a three-time NCAA champion in the triple jump, died on December 19 at age 65, writes Mike Cabrey for The Times Herald. Livers was among the best triple-jumpers in the world when he competed. Most recently, he worked as an assistant coach for the Perkiomen Valley…
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Finalized Highway Extension Expected to Bring New Economic Opportunities to Norristown
Montgomery County officials are hoping that the recently completed highway extension will bring new economic opportunities to Norristown, writes Kenny Cooper for the WHYY. The goal of the two-decades-in-the-making, $90 million Lafayette Street Extension project is to increase access to downtown Norristown and ease commutes. The extension corrects a gap in the transportation network for…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Charming Victorian Farmhouse in Norristown
A charming Victorian farmhouse with six bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Norristown, writes Sandy Smith for the Philadelphia Magazine. This 1883 home offers the perfect blend of old-world charm and modern-day amenities. It was beautifully restored and expanded fifteen years ago. The traditional spaces of the original farmhouse…
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Rancho Restaurant Dominican and Latin Food Offers Hot & Fresh Takeout
Rancho Restaurant Dominican and Latin Food is a relative newcomer to the Montgomery County dining scene, writes Katie Kohler for the Montco Explorer. The family-owned and operated restaurant on Marshall Street in Norristown serves Dominican favorites, and excellent as a takeout option! Guests can enjoy authentic, homestyle platters from a menu featuring: Dominican food Latin…
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Norristown Veteran Meets Pen Pals Who Wrote to Him While He Was Serving in Vietnam
Army Veteran Ron Cavello of Norristown had a one-of-a-kind meeting with pen pals from his hometown who sent him letters while he was serving in Vietnam half a century ago, writes Beccah Hendrickson for 6abc. “I kept them,” said Cavello of the letters, “I put them up in my attic.” At that time, Patricia Gallagher…
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Norristown Looking For Developer Proposal for Undeveloped Downtown Parcel
Montgomery County and Norristown officials are looking for developer proposals for ten adjoining tracts of undeveloped land in downtown Norristown, writes Payton Potter for the Patch. Last month Montgomery County Redevelopment Authority issued a request for proposal where it calls on real estate developers to “acquire, design, finance, construct, manage, and market” the infill site…
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Thanks to Good Ideas and Prompt Action, Two Local Eateries Successfully Weathering Pandemic
Thanks to good ideas and prompt action, two local eateries are pulling ahead of the pack as they are successfully weathering the pandemic, writes Gary Puleo for the Montgomery Media. At the start of the pandemic, Collegeville Italian Bakery Pizzeria Napoletana in Lower Providence set up a drive-thru system. “Customers feel comfortable about it, it’s…
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PennDOT to Finalize Study of Rail Corridor from Reading to Norristown for Passenger Service Line
PennDOT will finalize its study by the end of the year on the feasibility of using the Norfolk Southern owned rail corridor from Reading to Norristown for a passenger service train line, writes Holly Herman for the Reading Eagle. Once completed, the study will be presented to local transportation leaders. “This high-level evaluation of the…
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Elmwood Park Zoo Transformed into a Winter Wonderland with Wild Lights Event
After its 2018 debut, Elmwood Park Zoo’s popular event, Wild Lights, has quickly become a highly anticipated annual celebration for families in the Philadelphia area, and has returned for a third year. Wild Lights transforms the zoo into a bright winter wonderland, with thousands of lights adorning the trees, exhibits and buildings throughout its 16…
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Forbes: Norristown Chef Bares All in Campaign to Help Hospitality Workers During Pandemic
Chef Keith Taylor, whose new restaurant in Norristown is expected to open in late 2020, recently bared it all for a campaign meant to benefit hospitality workers impacted by the pandemic, writes Tara Nurin for Forbes. Taylor participated in a photoshoot for Elverson-based Revivalist Spirits distillery wearing nothing but a chef’s hat and holding two…
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VFTCB Video Vignettes Spotlight Local, Family Owned Businesses in Pottstown, Norristown
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board introduces two new video vignettes in partnership with 20/20 Visual Media, promoting the newly launched Make It Main Street initiative. Make it Main Street was introduced to support local, family-owned businesses who were impacted by COVID-19 and are proud to be “Made Strong in Montco.” The videos feature small business owners in…
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