Norristown
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Sensational sushi and all that jazz at August Moon
By Katie Kohler For decades, Main Street in Norristown possessed little retail, dining or entertainment options, which are considered key components to any hope of revitalization. One of the stalwarts, August Moon, stands firm in its original location (300 East Main Street) since 1994 despite temptations to move to the retail realm of King of…
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Starving Artist Prevention looking out for the little guy
By Katie Kohler There are more methods for payments accepted today than ever – cash, credit, Venmo, PayPal, Apple Pay and Bitcoin to name a few. Exposure is not yet an acceptable form of payment, however. It won’t buy you a burger or a BMW, but some still consider it a form of compensations for…
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Wolf’s budget speech highlights Norristown man’s experiences
Michael Rosenberger’s climb through the ranks of his manufacturing job, without a college degree and beginning his employment as a janitor, was so inspirational that Governor Tom Wolf spoke of the Norristown native’s experiences in his budget address to the Pennsylvania General Assembly h this week. Wolf said “at LCR Embedded Systems in Norristown, there’s a…
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Bank’s bus heading into Norristown, Pottstown and Willow Grove for free tax prep
Genesis Housing, CADCOM and Willow Grove CDC are pleased to announce that the BB&T Bus is heading to Montgomery County on February 10, 11 & 12 from 9 AM – 2 p.m., according to a press release issued by Genesis Housing Corporation. The BB&T Bus will be in Willow Grove on Thursday, February 8th, Pottstown…
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Montco born golf architect Tom Fazio becoming a course owner
Tom Fazio is a Norristown native. During his teenage years the family moved to Lansdale and he graduated from Lansdale Catholic High School. He then went to work for his famous uncle, George Fazio, an accomplished professional golfer who became the first PGA Tour player to enter the business of golf course design, Tony Leodora…
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Westrum cuts ribbon on new Luxor apartments
There has been great transformation on Sandy Street in Norristown. And the latest change is one that’s welcomed. A once condemned apartment complex is now the talk of the town. Real estate developer John Westrum gathered with executives from Beneficial Bank, Norristown municipal officials, residents and other well-wishers for a ribbon cutting ceremony and reception…
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Westrum Development Company joins forces with local officials to give condemned building a new lease on life
Westrum Development Company, an award-winning residential real estate developer in the mid-Atlantic region, is pleased to announce the completion of the long-awaited revitalization and official integration of 770 Sandy Street into the luxury apartment campus of its Luxor Lifestyle Apartments, according to a company press release. A ribbon-cutting ceremony and reception will be held Thurdsay…
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Applications now being accepted for Montgomery Park “elderly” community
Altman Management Company is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the brand-new Elderly (62 and older) Community in Norristown which will be opening in the Early Summer of 2018. The community will have 50 1-bedroom apartments and many amenities such as on-site parking, community room, laundry, energy efficient appliances and much more. Located…
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Extra care needed for zoo animals in winter
While the Elmwood Park Zoo’s bison and reindeer are adjusting to this week’s below-freezing temperatures, Duncan, a 14-year-old Nigerian dwarf goat, is having trouble coping. So this week, he’s sporting a “goat coat” — a navy nylon jacket that gives him the extra layer of insulation he needs for a goat his age, writes Danielle…
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Norristown’s own Geno Auriemma notches 1,000 win
The Uconn Huskies defeated the Oklahoma Sooners, 88-64, in the Basketball Hall of Fame’s Holiday Showcase, last week. The win marked Geno Auriemma’s 1,000th win as a head coach in Division 1 NCAA Women’s Basketball. Following the final buzzer, Uconn, Oklahoma, The Basketball Hall of Fame, Mohegan Sun and the sell-out crowd, all celebrated the incredible milestone in…
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Montgomery Bar Association fetes Bar Foundation’s 30th anniversary
The Montgomery Bar Foundation and Montgomery Bar Association’s Community Outreach Committee recently hosted their annual joint holiday luncheon at the Montgomery Bar Building in Norristown. The event marked the close of an especially busy and productive 30th anniversary year for the Bar Foundation, Montgomery Bar Association’s charitable affiliate. The year began with the planning stages of its first-ever Access to Justice Summit, a spring event which brought together dozens of area non-profits, human service agencies, thought leaders, and community stakeholders,…
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Development opportunities await Norristown State Hospital grounds
After meeting with members of the Norristown community and the Norristown Municipal Council the departments of Human Services (DHS) and General Services (DGS) have developed a plan of action to determine the future of the Norristown State Hospital (NSH) property that is acceptable to the Council. DHS has committed to developing a long-term plan…
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Businessman donates 10 Norristown houses to Habitat for Humanity
Sometimes it’s not about good business, it’s more about goodwill. Real estate investor and developer Lenny Bazemore is hoping his gift of 10 houses to Habitat for Humanity will spark a generous trend within the business community that will snowball into even more opportunities for Norristown’s youth while fueling the town’s economy, writes Gary Puleo…
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Lafayette Street Corridor Project expected to drive revitalization into Norristown
The long awaited extension of the Lafayette Street Corridor Project is finally making its way into Norristown. The project has transformed an intersection in Plymouth Township that was a decades long headache for traffic, and now Norristown will begin to see the benefits of the road work, which will eventually result in a true Norristown…
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Food drive parade launches from Elmwood Park Zoo Dec. 14
Elmwood Park Zoo is proud to host the 22nd Annual Lt. Patty Simons Law Enforcement Food Drive. We have collected all of the food and we’re ready to stage a grand parade to the Salvation Army on Swede Street in Norristown to deliver the goods! [uam_ad id=”54865″] We will gather in the lower parking lot…
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Montco CAC donation has Norristown high football team flying high
The children shouting “Eagles! Eagles! Eagles!” at the Whitehall Elementary School Library were not cheering for Philly’s high-flying home team. The cheers were in appreciation for a group of local Eagles the children look up to even more. In what has become a pre-Thanksgiving tradition, the Norristown Area High School football team paid visits to…
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Great Christmas Tree giveaway tomorrow in Norristown
On Sat., Dec. 9th, from 9am to 1pm at the Norristown Police Department (235 Airy St. Norristown, PA 19401) the Norristown Police, Norristown School District and Servpro of Norristown/Manayunk are partnering for our 2nd Annual Christmas in Norristown where 100 local families in need will be given Christmas trees and food gift card. The PD…
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Norristown Chamber ends first year with Elmwood Park Zoo holiday mixer
There are some Christmas wishes that can’t fit under the tree. Not everything is as easy to wrap as a Red Rider BB gun, Xbox or Barbie. The Norristown Chamber of Commerce celebrated the end of their first year with a Holiday Mixer at Elmwood Park Zoo Tuesday night. They plan to continue their mission…
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