Norristown
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Norristown’s Clean and Safe Team Aims to Refresh the County Seat
A team of highly visible “Norristown Ambassadors” is working daily to freshen up the streets thanks to a new $400,000 initiative dubbed the Clean and Safe Program, writes Rachel Ravina for The Reporter. Funded through a two-year pilot backed by American Rescue Plan dollars and local support, the program is a partnership between Montco and…
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Norristown’s Cavan Sullivan Makes MLS History With First Union Start
The world took notice of Cavan Sullivan and the Philadelphia Union, writes Ben Steiner for Sports Illustrated. At just 15 years and 280 days old, the Norristown native became the second-youngest player in MLS history to start a match in a close 1-0 loss to Nashville SC. Sullivan is a rising star in both the…
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Norristown Area School District Boosts Staff, Sparks Language Debate
The Norristown Area School District is rolling out a $233.15 million budget for the 2025-26 school year, complete with funding to add up to 54.5 staff positions, writes Rachel Ravina for The Times Herald. Positions include teachers, paraprofessionals, psychologists, and security guards. The plan comes with a modest 1% property tax increase, adding up to…
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Norristown Phenom Cavan Sullivan Gets a Glimpse into the Future
Norristown’s own Cavan Sullivan was among the 37,000 fans at Lincoln Financial Field cheering on his future team, writes Jonathan Tannenwald for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The 15-year-old Philadelphia Union phenom is set to join Manchester City after the 2027 MLS season. On Wednesday, Sullivan got to see the team face Wydad Casablanca in the Club…
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Norristown Fire Chief’s Memorial Renovations Start After Fire
Renovations have started on Fire Chief’s Memorial in Elmwood Park, nine months after the beloved Norristown landmark was destroyed by fire, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS News Philadelphia. The memorial honors more than 20 former fire chiefs and also functions as a bandshell for the borough’s July 4 celebrations and summer concert series. Officials are…
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Norristown’s Asylon Sends Robot Dogs to Guard Major Stadiums
Asylon, a cutting-edge robotics company based in Norristown, is turning heads with its fleet of robot dogs and drones, writes Brendan Brightman and Tim Furlong for NBC 10 Philadelphia. These robotics are now patrolling high-profile venues across the country. From stadiums to manufacturing sites, the Montco startup is redefining what modern private security looks like.…
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Elmwood Park Zoo Welcomes Guests to a Nocturnal Adventure
Ever wondered what the animals are up to after dark? Elmwood Park Zoo invites families to find out with its popular Zoo Snooze overnight campouts. The event is a unique, family-friendly adventure held throughout the summer. Open to kids ages 4 and up, the experience includes dinner, a continental breakfast, animal ambassador shows, and even…
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Write-In Campaign Falls Short, Reshaping Norristown Area School Board
Latino representation is likely to come to an end on the Norristown Area School Board, writes Katie Bernard for the Philadelphia Inquirer. This comes even though Latino students make up half the district’s population. Incumbent board president Chris Jaramillo and board member Tessi Ruiz launched a write-in campaign after being removed from the Democratic primary…
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Norristown Area School District Leads by Example with Safety
Norristown Area School District is redefining school safety with a comprehensive strategy, writes Dan Weltin for Facilities Net. The strategy focuses on both infrastructure and emergency preparedness. With many buildings over 60 years old, the district is investing in modern security upgrades to better protect students, staff, and visitors. Jeffrey D. Cardwell, the district’s COO,…
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Norristown Homeless Shelter is One Step Closer to Reality
Montgomery County has cleared another hurdle for the new Norristown homeless shelter after the Norristown Zoning Hearing Board approved its request for a zoning variance, writes Emily Neil for WHYY. “We were all there until about 12:30 last evening, testifying in front of Norristown Zoning Board meeting to advocate for this important initiative that will…
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Cavan Sullivan Makes U.S. Open a Family Tradition
For Norristown‘s Cavan Sullivan and his brother Quinn, soccer isn’t just a sport, it’s a family heirloom passed from generation to generation, writes Jonathan Tannenwald for the Philadelphia Inquirer. With three Sullivan men now part of the U.S. Open Cup’s 111-year story, the legacy is alive and kicking. It started with Larry Sullivan, who laced…
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Norristown’s Geno Auriemma Challenged Women’s Basketball to Rise to UConn’s Level
Norristown native Geno Auriemma led the University of Connecticut women’s basketball team to its 12th national championship, ending a nine-year title drought, writes Jonathan Tannenwald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Under his leadership, the team won four titles in five years from 2000 to 2004, then captured six more over an eight-year span from 2009 to…
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Norristown’s Riverfront Park Shines After Muddy Cleanup Mission
Rain and mud didn’t stop a determined group of volunteers from sprucing up Riverfront Park in Norristown over the weekend, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. Eleven volunteers teamed up with Montgomery County Planning Commission staff to collect 18 bags of trash and several bulky items, giving one of the community’s most cherished green spaces…
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Sibling Rivalry Fuels Norristown’s Soccer Phenom Cavan Sullivan
Norristown native Cavan Sullivan may be just 14, but his soccer journey is already the stuff of legend, writes Tom Hindle for Goal. Yes, there was a ball in his crib. Yes, there’s video of him dribbling with both feet at just 18 months. But beyond the clichés, what sets Sullivan apart is a natural…
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Geno Auriemma’s Legacy Grows as the Gold Standard in NCAA Excellence
Norristown legend Geno Auriemma has done it again—securing his 12th NCAA women’s basketball championship as head coach of the UConn Huskies, writes Robby Kalland for CBS Sports. After an eight-year title drought, Auriemma’s squad delivered a commanding 82-59 victory over South Carolina in the 2025 national championship game, reminding everyone why he’s one of the…
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Lehigh Valley IronPigs Rebrand as ‘Tomato Pie’ with Help from Norristown’s Morabito Baking
Norristown’s Morabito Baking Co. is helping the Lehigh Valley IronPigs cook up something special this season, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The bakery is the driving force behind the team’s latest alternate identity: the Lehigh Valley Tomato Pie. The Phillies’ Triple-A affiliate will don the saucy new persona on May 23 during…
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Montgomery County Residents Enjoy Half-Price Admission to Elmwood Park Zoo Through 2025
Through 2025, Montgomery County families can experience Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown at half the regular admission price, according to a staff report from NBC10 Philadelphia. The new discount for local residents was announced by zoo officials earlier this week. Montgomery County residents can get half-price admission for Elmwood Park Zoo – owned by the…
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Norristown Students Gear Up for Robotics World Championship in Texas
The Norristown Area Robotics Club is gearing up for a trip to Dallas this May to compete in the 2025 VEX Robotics World Championship, writes Rachel Ravina for The Reporter. Team 255M from Norristown Area High School has already earned their spot on the world stage, with the possibility of up to three teams attending.…
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