Norristown
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Montgomery County to Host First-Ever Earth Day Sustainability Marketplace in Norristown
Montgomery County invites residents and visitors to celebrate Earth Day at its first-ever Sustainability Marketplace, a new community event highlighting local makers, sustainable businesses, and practical ways to live more sustainably. The Sustainability Marketplace will take place on Wednesday, Apr. 22, 2026, from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM, along Swede Street between the Montgomery County Courthouse and One Montgomery Plaza…
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Elmwood Park Zoo Reopens Feb. 28; Spring Season Begins with Expanded March Schedule
Elmwood Park Zoo will officially reopen to the public beginning Saturday, Feb. 28, and Sunday, Mar. 1, welcoming guests back for the first time this season. Following the opening weekend, the Zoo will operate Wednesday through Sunday throughout March from 10:00 AM-4:00 PM. After several weeks of winter construction and weather-related delays, the Zoo is…
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Norristown’s Culinary Scene Shines: Two Local Favorites Earn ‘Philadelphia Inquirer’ Spotlight
Norristown’s restaurant scene is earning some well-deserved recognition, with two local favorites catching the eye of The Philadelphia Inquirer in its 2025 “The 76” Best Restaurants rankings. Taqueria La Michoacana and El Primo stood out among hundreds of contenders, shining a light on the authentic flavors and community spirit that define Montgomery County’s food scene.…
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Wall Street Journal: Tiny Norristown Company Makes the World’s Best ‘Cult Status’ Hoodies
Camber USA has reached cult status among true fans of hoodies who believe that the Norristown apparel manufacturer makes some of the best sweatshirts in the world, writes Jacob Gallagher for The Wall Street Journal. And while its name may not be universally known, the company has been selling its comfortable and thick – but…
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Pennsylvania American Water Secures PFAS Compliance in Audubon Just Weeks After Acquisition
Pennsylvania American Water‘s recently acquired Audubon system in Lower Providence Township now meets all current state standards for PFOS and PFOA (PFAS) and other water quality benchmarks. “Our company’s top priority is to deliver clean, safe and reliable water to our customers,” said Justin Brame, Senior Manager of Operations for Pennsylvania American Water. “We’re proud to report…
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PA CareerLink Montgomery County Hosts Dual Discovery Days for Career Seekers and Employers
PA CareerLink Montgomery County will host two upcoming Discovery Day events designed to connect career seekers and employers with valuable resources, professional development opportunities, and workforce support. Both events will be held at the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit, 2 W. Lafayette Street in Norristown, with free parking, complimentary refreshments, and easy access via SEPTA. These…
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Norristown Area School District Implements a $12M Modular Expansion
The Norristown Area School District is investing $12 million in an expansion project amidst a space crunch, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. The district will soon install prefabricated additions at Cole Manor Elementary, Hancock Elementary, and the administration building. Both elementary schools will gain over 11,000 square feet of new space. The expansion includes eight…
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Tap Water You Can Trust: Norristown Water Treatment Plant Earns National Recognition
Pennsylvania American Water’s Norristown Water Treatment Plant, serving approximately 90,000 residents in the region, received a 10-year Presidents Award from the Partnership for Safe Water for achieving water quality excellence. The national awards, which honor efforts to continuously optimize water treatment plant and distribution system operation and performance, were recently announced by the American Water Works Association (AWWA). “Safe, clean, and…
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Theatre Horizon Unveils Exciting 2025-26 Season Featuring World Premiere & Beloved Musical Revue
Theatre Horizon, a professional theater company located in Montgomery County, will be presenting two exciting musicals for their 2025-26 season: Wishing to Grow Up Brightly, a world-premiere co-created by Amanda Morton (Broadway’s Gutenberg! The Musical, KPOP) and Matthew Decker (Broadway’s upcoming La La Land); plus the wildly popular musical revue Ain’t Misbehavin’, the Fats Waller Musical Show. Additional titles for the 2025-26 season will be revealed…
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Montgomery County and Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board to Host Eagles Pep Rally
Join in the pre-Super Bowl fun by attending an Eagles pep rally on Feb. 6. Taking place from 12:00-1:00 PM, and cohosted by Montgomery County and Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB), the event will occur at the Montgomery County Courthouse (2 E. Airy St., Norristown). Montgomery County Commissioners will gather with the crowd…
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Join Brian Dawkins Feb. 1 for the Eagles Pep Rally at Elmwood Park Zoo
Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown is hosting a Super Bowl-sized Eagles Pep Rally on Saturday, Feb. 1 from 11:00 AM-2:00 PM, featuring Football Hall of Famer, and Eagles Legend, Brian Dawkins. Admission to the event is included with regular paid Zoo admission. “We’re celebrating the NFC Champion Eagles ahead of their appearance at Super Bowl…
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A Norristown Brewery Is One of the Best Little-Known Breweries in World
Von C. Brewing Co., located in Norristown, made the latest list of top breweries in the world, writes David Johnston for the Men’s Journal. The magazine picked their best breweries from the winners of the 2023 World Beer Cup, but decided to highlight only those breweries who were lesser known. At the World Beer Cup,…
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Elmwood Park Zoo Prepares to Launch Zoo-On-Wheels in 2025
The Elmwood Park Zoo sets to launch its Zoo-On-Wheels initiative in January 2025, writes Main Line Media News. The project aims to bring educational programming to more than 400 schools and community groups across the region. This new outreach effort will allow the zoo to connect with a wider audience and fulfill its mission of…
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Richard Fida Shares the Secret to Long Life at 100th Birthday
Richard Fida celebrated his 100th birthday earlier this week with a surprise party, reports Yukare Nakayama and Cherise Lynch for NBC Philadelphia. Fida’s wife Carli organized a surprise birthday lunch with the help of the Twilight Wish Foundation. The Foundation’s goal is to honor and enrich the lives of seniors. The party was held at…
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Theatre Horizon Reveals Its 20th Anniversary 2024-25 Season Schedule
Montgomery County’s Theatre Horizon is preparing for its 20th anniversary by announcing the 2024-25 season of programming, which includes two highly-anticipated regional premieres, the return of a popular musical after a previous sold-out engagement, a variety of community programming, plus an all-star birthday cabaret celebration that will honor Horizon’s past while looking forward to the…
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Norristown’s 14-Year-Old Soccer Sensation Cavan Sullivan to Join Manchester City After Union Start
The Philadelphia Union has agreed to terms on a deal with Manchester City for Norristown’s 14-year-old soccer wunderkind Cavan Sullivan, writes Jonathan Tannenwald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Sullivan will begin his professional career with the Union before joining Manchester City. He will remain in the Philadelphia area before joining Manchester City when he turns 18…
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Via’s Pizza Makes a Triumphant Return to Norristown After Renovations
After several-years-long absence following a move and renovations, the Norristown community is overjoyed to welcome back Via’s Pizza, writes Rachel Ravina for The Times Herald. Owners announced the return of the popular Italian eatery on social media, and their post was immediately inundated with positive reactions and hundreds of comments. Residents shared their memories of…
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Montgomery County Brings on Board Engineering Firm NV5, Nonprofit ACLAMO for Norristown Trailheads Project
Montgomery County and its project partners engineering firm NV5 and nonprofit ACLAMO are working to transform two trailheads in Norristown, writes Emily Neil for the WHYY. The need to increase access to the county’s trails was emphasized in a 2020 study on trail access, diversity, and awareness. The sites that were highlighted in the study…
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