Norristown
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Chef Keith Taylor creates Philadelphia pretzel stuffing to add a twist to holiday side dish
Chef Keith Taylor, chef/owner of Zachary’s BBQ & Soul Kitchens, has created Philadelphia Pretzel Stuffing, a side dish that tastes great and does good. The main ingredients include Philadelphia soft pretzels, a desire to reduce food waste, and two like-minded culinary entrepreneurs. Through his experience with the Drexel Food Lab in Drexel University’s Center for Hospitality and Sport…
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Montco D.A. Kevin Steele named Trial Lawyer of the Year
The Trial Lawyers Section of the Montgomery Bar Association (MBA) is pleased to announce that Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele, Esq. is the recipient of the 2018 James P. Fox Trial Lawyer of the Year Award. The James P. Fox award recognizes excellence both inside and outside the courtroom. District Attorney Steele has…
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John O’Hurley coming to Centre Theater
More than 100 years ago Mark Twain graced the stage of the Centre Theater in Norristown, and now John O’ Hurley, Mr. Peterman on Seinfeld and the host of the National Dog Show, is following up that act as he comes to town to talk about his book, the book that inspired “The Perfect Dog.”…
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Norristown council honors Montco sheriff’s sergeant for heroic efforts
It was just another day on the job for Sgt. Mark Huzzard of the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department. But for one family, one child, that day was life changing. And for that, municipal council honored the officer for his heroic efforts. Sgt. Mark Huzzard, an 18-year veteran of the sheriff’s department, received a proclamation from…
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Eagles’ Fletcher Cox to kick off Wild Lights at Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown
Philadelphia Eagles Defensive Tackle Fletcher Cox will appear at the opening night of Elmwood Park Zoo’s Wild Lights holiday lights festival. On Friday, November 16, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm, Fletcher will be on hand to sign autographs and greet guests attending the event. Fletcher’s appearance is sponsored by Athlete’s Academy. Wild Lights will feature millions of LED lights spanning the zoo’s entire 16 acres. Guests…
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CCATE wins prestigious Ohtli Award
CCATE (the Center for Culture, Art, Training and Education), located in Norristown, Pennsylvania, has just been named 2018 recipient of the renowned Ohtli Award. This award is the highest honor a Mexican or Mexican-American individual or organization located outside of Mexico can receive and is granted by Mexico’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Institute…
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Elmwood Park Zoo to host ‘EllapaZoola’ benefit for local girl with rare disease
By Katie Kohler In the beloved children’s book, “Where the Wild Things Are,” the main character, Max, is hailed as the king of the Wild Things and enjoys a wild rumpus with his subjects. On November 4th at Elmwood Park Zoo, Royersford eight-year-old Ella Smith will experience the real thing. [uam_ad id=”54865″] The A-Team, a…
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‘New’ Centre Theater to welcome John O’Hurley during first run back
While still in the midst of a much anticipated renovation project, which will bring Norristown and all of Montco a new theater space to be proud of, the good folks behind The Centre Theater would like to invite you to come out to see “The Perfect Dog.” [uam_ad id=”54865″] Opening weekend (Nov. 9) is just…
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To cosign or not to cosign
Question: I’m a 19 year old woman living with my former coworker. We bought a $15K car back in May and I was accidentally the co-signer without my knowledge. We got the car because I had a 750 credit rating and my roommate’s credit was 500. After we got the car in May, within a…
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‘Wild Lights’ holiday light show coming to Elmwood Park Zoo
Elmwood Park Zoo is lighting up the holiday season with a brand new, multi-day festival that is fun for all ages. Wild Lights will feature millions of LED lights spanning the zoo’s entire 16 acres. Guests will be transported into a dazzling winter wonderland with the help of animated light installations, lit pathways, guided tours,…
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IRA accounts an option for charitable giving
A new tax rule just made it easier for septuagenarians to support their favorite causes. A special provision passed in the Pension Protection Act of 2006, which allows for special disbursements to charitable organizations, has recently been made permanent. The PATH Act, signed in December 2015 makes permanent a provision allowing people to direct funds…
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Autism-friendly Elmwood Park Zoo to host inclusive Halloween event
Elmwood Park Zoo will host its first ever Halloween event geared specifically for guests with special needs on Friday, October 12 from 4 to 6 p.m. “Boo Just For You” is a sneak preview of the zoo’s “Boo at theZoo” Halloween-themed weekend events, and will feature treat stations, a costume parade, and special animal meet-and-greets. In accordance with…
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Montco courthouse steps setting for Mission Kids award presentation
Local law enforcement officials, Montgomery County commissioners and state lawmakers gathered on the steps of the Montgomery County Courthouse as Mission Kids Child Advocacy Center was honored with the prestigious Governor’s Victim Service Pathfinder Award. [gap height=”10″] [uam_ad id=”54865″] [gap height=”10″] Department of Transportation Secretary Leslie Richards presented the award and read a citation on behalf of…
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Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board’s annual Freedom From Hunger Drive extended through Sunday
When Valley Forge Toursim & Convention Board CEO Mike Bowman steps up to a stove to cook, for the masses, you can bet it means one thing — it’s time for VFTCB’s annual food drive. That was certainly the case recently when Bowman and his staff kicked off the agency’s Fourth Annual Valley Forge Freedom…
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Laborers’ International Union Local 135 to receive $1.5 million grant for new hall
State Rep. Matt Bradford, D-Montgomery, announced Friday that Laborers’ International Union Local 135 at 740 Sandy St. will receive a $1.5 million grant for the construction of a new union hall and community meeting room through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program. The new facility will contain office space and a 3,000-square-foot hall which will be…
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Elmwood Park Zoo joins with outside forces for jaguar surgery
Elmwood Park Zoo’s adult female jaguar, Inka, recently underwent dental surgery to help remove a badly damaged canine tooth. Zoo Veterinarian Dr. Michele Goodman recruited the help of veterinary dental specialist Dr. John Lewis of NorthStar Vets, veterinary anesthesiologist Dr. Andrea Caniglia of Veterinary Dental Specialists, and Brandywine Zoo Veterinarian Dr. Erica Miller to help with Inka’s procedure. [uam_ad…
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‘Sensory Packs’ coming to Elmwood Park Zoo
Elmwood Park Zoo, the first zoo in the nation to be named a Certified Autism Center, is yet another step closer to achieving its multi-tiered, multi-year, half-million dollar-facility transformation into an all-inclusive, special needs facility; with its most recent accomplishment making things just a little easier for guests with sensory sensitivities or challenges. With the help…
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Norristown welcomes a pair of police officers
Rob Nolan and Matthew Walsh were recently sworn in as the newest officers in the Norristown Police Department. Nolan comes to Norristown from Blue Bell, and Walsh most recently worked for the Philadelphia Police Department, according to a post at timesherald.com. [uam_ad id=”54865″] Officers Nolan and Walsh will add to the police department’s authorized 69…
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