Norristown
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Norriton Square Nursing & Rehabilitation Center earns 2019 Bronze National Quality Award
Norriton Square Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, a skilled nursing facility affiliated with Genesis HealthCare, announced it was recognized as a 2019 recipient of the Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) for their commitment to improving the lives of residents through quality care. The distinction…
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Elmwood Park Zoo’s largest annual fundraiser Beast of a Feast returns
Elmwood Park Zoo’s 11th annual Beast of a Feast features all-you-can-eat food from over 30 of the area’s top restaurants. Over a dozen breweries and distilleries will be sampling craft beers and spirits. There will be live music performances, feeding sessions with the zoo’s giraffes, unique animal demonstrations, and prize raffles. Open bars are courtesy…
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Beast of a Feast returns to celebrate Elmwood Park Zoo’s 95th anniversary
Elmwood Park Zoo’s food festival, Beast of a Feast, returns on Thursday, June 20, serving up another evening of amazing food and drinks from the area’s top purveyors of all things delicious. Presented by 92.5 XTU, Beast of a Feast marks its 11th year as the zoo’s biggest summer fundraiser, with proceeds supporting the zoo’s…
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Elmwood Park Zoo raises $6,000 for Norristown Chamber of Commerce
Officials from Elmwood Park Zoo recently presented a $6,000 check to the Norristown Chamber of Commerce following a successful fundraiser held at the zoo on the chamber’s behalf. Cuttin’ Up with Barbara D. Mills was held April 14, 2019 in Canopy Gardens. A packed house ensured a successful fundraiser, which was the chamber’s first. [uam_ad…
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Montgomery Park Phase II taking shape at the site former Montgomery Hospital in Norristown
Memories of what once stood there at Powell and Fornance streets in Norristown are fading — slowly being displaced by visions of what will be the future as developer Elon Development Company, Inc., Allied Construction and property manager Altman Management Company team up to create the $13.1 million Montgomery Park Senior Housing Phase II. The…
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Vance Community Partners launches veterans music and art school
By D’Lara Scott Oscar Vance, former chief county detective with the Montgomery County District Attorney’s office is launching Vance Community Partners Veterans Music and Art School Tuesday, June 4th, 3 pm at the Vietnam Veterans and FOP memorial, Swede and Main streets in Norristown. After the launching of the school, a reception will be held…
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Nolan Painting renovates Patrician Society headquarters in Norristown
During the month of May, Nolan Painting, southeastern Pennsylvania’s largest family-owned residential painting company donated labor and materials to renovate the headquarters of The Patrician Society in Norristown. Nolan team members removed paneled and sheetrock walls, installed necessary trim and then painted rooms, closets and doors. The total investment in the project was $7,360. [uam_ad id=”54865″]…
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Wolf administration tours Norristown, discusses how Restore Pennsylvania could address infrastructure needs
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Deputy Secretary Michael Walsh joined state, and Norristown and Montgomery County officials in a tour of the municipality last week. They discussed how the Restore Pennsylvania proposal could help address green infrastructure needs in the borough. “The areas we viewed and the proposals we heard are essential to…
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Power Your Potential Montgomery County Women’s Conference attendees donate to PA Workwear’s Program
The 4th annual Power Your Potential Montgomery County Women’s Conference was held on March 28, 2019 at Normandy Farm Hotel & Conference Center. The event, hosted by The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Montgomery was attended by over 260 women business professionals for a day of networking, inspiration and empowerment. Merck & Co, Inc. was…
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Willow School founder Kym Ramsey wins veteran small business award
By D’Lara Scott The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recognized Kym Ramsey founder and owner of the Willow school, May 9th, as the 2019 Eastern Pennsylvania veteran small business owner of the year. Founded in 2012, The Willow School located in the heart of Norristown focuses on the development of each student. Their mission is…
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High Swartz attorneys named among PA Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
High Swartz LLP, a full-service law firm with offices in Norristown and Doylestown, Pennsylvania, is pleased to announce that 11 of its attorneys have been named among Pennsylvania’s 2019 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars. Among the highlights are two inclusions on the 50 Top Female Lawyers in Pennsylvania list going to Melissa M. Boyd and…
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Montgomery County Expands ‘MontcoForward’
The Montgomery County Commerce Department announced enhancements to MontcoForward, its economic development initiative and campaign, during a kick-off event at Montgomery County Community College on May 3 at 10 a.m. The web-based enhancement for those seeking to start a business, grow a business, or find new opportunities will give users valuable data about Montco’s business…
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Elmwood Park Zoo to host school students for ‘Elementary Education Takeover’
Elmwood Park Zoo is excited to unveil a brand new educational initiative to benefit local school students. Entitled “Elementary Education Takeovers,” the program invites area schools to visit the zoo, free of charge, for a whole day full of experiential learning activities. The first Elementary Education Takeover is scheduled for Tuesday, May 7, from 10…
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Norristown Area School District takeover at Elmwood Park Zoo
What: Thanks to the Elmwood Park Zoo and its donors, first grade students from all six Norristown Area School District elementary schools will have the opportunity to visit the zoo for a first-of-its kind “Elementary Education Takeover” experience. On Tuesday, May 7, Norristown Area School District will take over Elmwood Park Zoo, entirely reserved for…
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Centre Theater renovations officially complete
By Emily Keel After months of hard work and preparations, Norristown’s Centre Theater is officially ready to welcome newcomers and long-time patrons into its newly revitalized space. As of November 2018, full building renovations were officially completed after many months of hard work from local organizations and members of the community. Centre Theater lobby The…
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Elmwood Park Zoo hosts Party for the Planet on Saturday
Nearly three dozen vendors join Elmwood Park Zoo as it hosts its seventh annual “Party for the Planet” event Saturday, April 27, from 10 AM to 3 PM. Party for the Planet features an “Earth Expo” where guests can peruse green and eco-friendly offerings from businesses and organizations, such as Kimberton Whole Foods, the Clear…
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Montco DA’s Office and Police Chiefs organize Drug Take Back Day
Forty-three locations throughout Montgomery County will be collecting unwanted, unneeded and expired medications as part of Drug Take Back Day, this Saturday, organized by the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office and the Police Chiefs Association of Montgomery County. The event runs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 27, 2019. While most locations are police…
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Montgomery County-Norristown Library awarded a Gold Star
The Pennsylvania Library Association just announced the 2019 first quarter PA ForwardTM Star Library awardees and are proud to recognize the Montgomery County – Norristown Public Library among the Gold Star recipients. More than 40 libraries from throughout the state earned star status. “We continue to be in awe of the work of our libraries and…
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