Norristown
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The Cage in Norristown is a Whimsical Experience Offering Mediterranean Fusion Dishes and Innovative Cocktails
The Cage in Norristown is offering patrons the full package, including a fusion-inspired menu, a craft cocktail list, top-tier service, and whimsical ambiance, writes Ed Williams for the Main Line Today. Widener University graduate Niko Karolidis manages the restaurant, continuing his family’s legacy of over 30 years in the restaurant industry with a network of…
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The New Tibetan Association of Philadelphia’s Community Center in Norristown Is Now Open
The Philadelphia Tibetan community now has its own community center in Norristown, writes Juliana Feliciano Reyes for The Philadelphia Inquirer. For the last few years, the Tibetan Association of Philadelphia has been renting churches and temples and borrowing other spaces to host cultural events and language classes. “We’ve been waiting for so long,” said Tenzin…
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Norristown’s Theatre Horizon Brings Back Interactive Family Show
A popular interactive family-friendly show has returned to the Theatre Horizon in Norristown, writes Alicia Vitarelli for 6abc. “Broccoli, Roosevelt & Mr. House” is back and it is as wacky and playful as ever. “If the fun-o-meter drops below 10, we don’t know what happens,” said Justin Jain, who plays Roosevelt. “That’s one of the…
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Norristown’s Geno Auriemma Still Going Strong in 39th Season at UConn
Norristown native and legendary basketball coach Geno Auriemma is still going strong in his 39th year at the University of Connecticut, writes Dan Gelston for AP Sports. If he has been considering retirement as he is approaching his 70th birthday next month, he has kept it to himself. Right now, the women’s basketball head coach…
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Norristown Fire Officials Reach Out to Residents After Large Water Main Break
The Norristown Fire Department reached out to residents about a warming station after a large water main break early this morning, writes Alexandra Simon for MSN. The large water main break occurred at Penn and Cherry streets, causing flooding on many of the surrounding roads. Norristown Fire Chief Tom O’Donnell said that while there isn’t…
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‘Broccoli, Roosevelt & Mr. House’ Arrives at Theatre Horizon
Theatre Horizon in Norristown is preparing to LOL in the new year with a new family-friendly production presented by The Berserker Residents, a self-described troupe of tried and true theatrical troubadours. The group will bring their wildly popular show Broccoli, Roosevelt & Mr. House to Theatre Horizon for a strictly limited engagement, February 8-18, 2024. The show, created by…
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Former Norristown Council VP Heather Lewis Committed to a Life of Service
While her tenure as vice president of the Norristown Municipal Council has come to an end, Heather Lewis is planning on continuing a life of service, writes Rachel Ravina for The Mercury. After eight years on the council, the last two as vice president, she is now considering new ways she can make a difference…
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Montgomery County to Provide $5 Million for New Norristown Recreation Center
Montgomery County Board of Commissioners announced at a recent meeting that $5 million from the general unassigned fund balance will be used to build a new recreation center in Norristown, writes Rachel Ravina for Main Line Times & Suburban. The money will act as a grant which means there is no timeline for spending the…
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Mixed-Use Development Chosen for Redevelopment of Norristown State Hospital Grounds
Pinnacle Realty Company’s plans for a mixed-use development concept called the Preserve at Stony Brook has been chosen by the Norristown Municipal Council as part of plans to redevelop the grounds of Norristown State Hospital, writes Rachel Ravina for Main Line Times & Suburban. As a first step, the Norristown council has agreed to move…
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Norristown Appoints Philadelphia Inspector as Its First Female Police Chief
Jacqueline Bailey-Davis, a Philadelphia police staff inspector, will be Norristown’s new police chief, writes Rachel Ravina for The Reporter. Baily-Davis is Norristown’s first female police chief. She will lead a department of 55 patrol officers, seven detectives, data analysis section and a command staff. “Dr. Bailey-Davis will bring a vast career of community service and…
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A Former Church in Norristown Will Soon Be a Tibetan Cultural Center
The Tibetan Association of Philadelphia has been fundraising for years to build a cultural center and soon it will have one in Norristown, writes David Matthau for WHYY. The new center which will be housed in a former church will become the Greater Philadelphia’s Tibetan community’s place to celebrate festivals and community events. The former…
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Montgomery County Commissioners Now Open to Preserving Airy Street Prison
In a surprising reversal, the Montgomery County Commissioners have announced that they will solicit proposals to reuse parts of the Norristown Airy Street Prison, writes MEDIANEWS Group for The Times Herald. While the Montgomery County Commissioners back in August appeared adamant about demolishing the historic site, they are changing course amid growing public opposition. “After…
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First Bank House of the Week: A Gorgeous Gem of a Home in Norristown
A gorgeous brick-front colonial home on 0.44 attractive acres with four bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms available for sale in Norristown. This gorgeous gem with exquisite details is not to be missed with its beautiful two-story foyer with hardwood flooring and elegant staircase. The foyer leads into the living room and dining room…
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Reach New Heights at Treetop Adventures at Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown
Visitors to Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown can scale new heights at the Treetop Adventures at Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown, writes Nick Iadonisi and Todd Haas for 6ABC. The adventure experience includes obstacles and a ropes and zip line course that goes through trees, over animals and ends with a 30-foot simulated free fall.…
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Eisenhower Science Academy Will Help Fight Food Insecurity with New Vertical Garden
CBS News’ Stephanie Stahl visited Eisenhower Science & Technology Leadership Academy in Norristown recently to learn about a new learning project that will also help fight food insecurity. Through a partnership with Jefferson Health and the Norristown Area School District, the school now has a Green Bronx Machine hydroponic garden which grows plants without soil,…
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Temple University to Honor Life of Norristown Native Charles L. Blockson
Temple University is holding a special memorial service on Tuesday to honor the life and legacy of prominent historian and scholar Charles L. Blockson who passed away in June, writes Valerie Russ for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Blockson, who is originally from Norristown, but most recently lived in Gwynedd, had been the curator emeritus of the…
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Beloved Norristown Crossing Guard Recognized for Devotion to Neighborhood Kids
Called “Neighborhood Mom” by all, Norristown crossing guard Darlene Stevens is recognized for her devotion to the kids in the community, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. Patch is partnering with T-Mobile to recognize community leaders by accepting nominations for these often-unsung heroes from Patch readers. Melissa Kleinert, a Norristown reader, has nominated Stevens for her…
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Is it Too Late to Save Airy Street Prison in Norristown from the Wrecking Ball?
A new petition at Change.org has been started to save the Airy Street Prison in Norristown from being demolished, but will it be enough to breathe new life into the old building? This isn’t the first attempt concerned citizens have made to find a new purpose for the prison. Unfortunately, none of the proposals have…
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