Tag: Norristown Public Library

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Ceasefire PA Education Fund Hosts a Roundtable to Discuss Gun Violence in Schools

The Ceasefire PA Education Fund hosted a recent roundtable to discuss school safety amid the national rise of gun violence, writes Rachel Ravina for The…

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Fun Ways To Celebrate Earth Day in Montgomery County

For over 50 years, the world has come together to celebrate Earth Day; an annual event focused on demonstrating support for environmental protection. First held…

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Montgomery County Officials Urge Vaccines as Respiratory Illness Season Begins 

Montgomery County officials are working to combat respiratory illnesses this season, writes Rachel Ravina for The Pottstown Mercury.

Last year, the county saw a rise…

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Norristown’s First Black Schoolteacher Remembered for Bolstering Young Readers

Alice Davenport — Norristown’s first Black schoolteacher and founding director of Montgomery County’s Equal Opportunity Program — died on Feb. 1 at age 103. Gary…

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2023 Montgomery County Budget Relies on Real Estate Tax Hike

Faced with a $18.6 million deficit, Montgomery County officials seek an eight percent real estate tax hike for their 2023 budget. Further, they look…

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Norristown Library's Bookmobile Gives Seniors the WOW Factor

Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library is celebrating Healthy Aging month in style. Studies show that reading is good for cognitive function in senior citizens. And…