Norristown
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Visitation BVM Feeds Norristown Hungry with Church Garden
Norristown’s Visitation BVM is cultivating a sense of service in its students, reports Matteo Iadonisi for Action News. Father Bob Gross is the pastor at Visitation where he speaks with the children about the importance of caring for others. He doesn’t just preach service, however. He calls the children to action. Two years ago, he…
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Big Daddy Ray Takes the OG Skate Crew to Northeast Philadelphia
Big Daddy Ray loves rollerskating so much, he travels all the way to Northeast Philadelphia from Norristown, reports Sabrina Iglesias and Erin Reynolds for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Big Daddy Ray, aka Ray Stitt has been an avid skater for years. He is known for his flashy moves, light-up wheels, and high kicks on the rink. …
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Norristown Area School District Receives Grant to Improve Schools
Norristown Area School District receives over $84,000 in state funding, reports Rachel Ravina for Main Line Media News. The Pennsylvania Department of Education issued the grant as part of its Public School Environmental Repairs Program. State Representative Greg Scott was instrumental in the process. “Every child deserves a safe and healthy learning environment, free from…
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Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff Appeals to Norristown Democrats
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff met with Norristown Democrats, reports Justin Heinze for the Patch. The first Presidential Debate between VP Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump took place Tuesday night in Philadelphia. Emhoff met with the Montgomery County Democratic Committee On Sunday. The trip was part of the Harris-Walz Weekend of Action. Prominent local…
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Concert Prevails: Norristown’s Fiery Spirit Triumphs Over Blaze
Days before a Norristown Memorial prepared to host a concert, the building tragically caught fire, reports Raymond Strickland for CBS News. The community rallied, however to ensure that the show would go on. Last Wednesday, the 81-year old Fire Chief Memorial Bandshell caught fire early morning. The two-alarm fire burned through the roof, destroying the…
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How Joe Maccolini Spends Life in Service to Norristown
Norristown man Joe Maccolini has dedicated the last 50 years serving his community, reports Matteo Iadonisi for 6ABC. In 1982, Maccolini joined the Patrician Society where he served as the Executive Director until 2018. The non-profit works to provide Norristown’s less fortunate with food and supplies. ”I learned early on that we’re here to be…
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Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Kicks Off 10th Fall Freedom from Hunger Drive
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board’s (VFTCB) 10th Annual Fall Freedom from Hunger Drive kicked off with a kitchen takeover at Siloam Baptist Church in Norristown, the same location where the organization held its first-ever kitchen takeover to promote the drive. VFTCB staff, Montgomery County Community College Hospitality Institute Chefs, and Montgomery County Commissioner…
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Free Parking at Lansdale and Norristown SEPTA Regional Rail Lots Coming to End
Free parking at SEPTA Regional Rail lots, both surface and garages, at Lansdale Station and the Frankford and Norristown Transportation Centers is scheduled to end on Sept, 23, writes Thomas Fitzgerald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Additionally, parking fees will double compared to pre-pandemic days. Surface lots will increase from $1 daily to $2, while garage…
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Norristown’s Elmwood Park Zoo Celebrates Centennial with a Wine Safari
This Friday, Aug. 2, the Elmwood Park Zoo hosts their annual Wine Safari, but this year it’s a big deal, writes Alicia Vitarelli for 6ABC. The benefit will mark the 100th anniversary of when the zoo opened in 1924 with only a collection of white-tailed deer. It has since expanded to host a variety of…
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Norristown’s Cavan Sullivan the Youngest Player in MLS History
Cavan Sullivan, a Norristown native, became the youngest player in MLS history after he got his first minutes during this week’s Philadelphia Union win against the New England Revolution, writes Ali Rampling for The Athletic. Sullivan, with 14 years and 293 days, beat the long-standing record that had been held by former U.S. international Freddy…
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For Norristown Comedian, 6ABC Action News Theme Evokes Pride and Patriotism
For many Philadelphia region residents, including Norristown comedian Chip Chantry, the sound of the 6ABC Action News theme is so iconic and omnipresent over the last 52 years that it evokes pride and unlocks memories, writes Earl Hopkins for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Move Closer to Your World” is regarded with the same patriotism many others…
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Elmwood Park Zoo Unveils State-of-the-Art Facility for 100th Anniversary
In celebration of its 100th anniversary, Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown, is set to unveil a new, state-of-the-art facility this Thursday that will allow visitors to witness veterinary care like never before, writes John McDevitt for KYW Newsradio. The 39,000-square-foot welcome center, part of a multimillion-dollar development, is designed to enhance visitor engagement and…
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Norristown Reviewing Proposal for Mixed-Use Development On 68-Acre Site Next to State Hospital
Norristown is currently reviewing a proposal to build a mixed-use complex on a 68-acre site near the Norristown State Hospital that promises to be the borough’s largest-ever development of its type, writes Kevin Riordan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The $300 million Preserve at Stony Creek would have townhouses, apartments, stores, flex space, and a public…
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Norristown’s Elmwood Park Zoo Sculptures Come From Zenos Frudakis
You can see many of the sculptures made by Zenos Frudakis around Philadelphia and even around the world. Now, he’s creating special sculptures for the Elmwood Park Zoo as part of multi-million dollar renovations soon to be unveiled, writes Matteo Iadoni for 6abc. Frudakis has spent a lifetime, more than 50 years, crafting larger-than-life sculptures…
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Dazzling Garden in Norristown is Product of Love, Dedication
Marilyn Sifford and have created a dazzling garden on their Norristown property that features lovely themed “rooms” and still has flowers planted by the previous owner, Butera’s mother, writes Sally A. Downey for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In 2002, the couple bought the stone house built by Butera’s father after Butera’s mother died. They were looking…
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Frustrated Norristown Residents Looking for Solution to Dangerous Intersection
Norristown residents are frustrated with an intersection that has been the site of many accidents – some with fatalities – in recent years, writes Alex George for FOX 29 Philadelphia. People living near the problematic intersection constantly have to deal with drivers who fly past the posted 25 mph zone, often causing crashes and costly…
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Elmwood Park Zoo Celebrates 100 Years with New Welcome Center and Veterinary Hospital
Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown is turning 100 this year with the grand opening of a new welcome center and veterinary hospital, writes J.F. Pirro for the Main Line Today. The zoo, established in 1924, has flourished under the leadership of CEO Al Zone since May 2012. “It’s been a unique, creative time for us,”…
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Elmwood Park Zoo New Animal Hospital To Open
Norristown’s Elmwood Park Zoo is ready to unveil its new Welcome Center and world-class Veterinary Health Center to the public on Jun. 27, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. Both structures were under construction for more than a year since Philanthropists Frank and Paige Engro gifted the zoo a landmark $30 million to expand its…
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