Norristown
Norristown is a historic home rule municipality and the county seat of Montgomery County, located just six miles northwest of Philadelphia along the Schuylkill River.
With a population of 35,748 as of the 2020 census, it is one of the most populous boroughs in Pennsylvania. Norristown’s rich history dates back to 1704, and it was incorporated as a borough in 1812.
The town’s economy has transitioned from its industrial roots to a more service-oriented focus, while facing challenges such as urban decay.
Cultural highlights include the Elmwood Park Zoo and Theatre Horizon, offering residents diverse recreational opportunities.
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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.…
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Montgomery County Prioritizes Recipients for Federal COVID-Recovery Funds
County Commissioner Chairman Ken Lawrence delivered a recent update to the process of connecting federal recovery fund monies with in-county…
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Montgomery County to Allocate $5 Million to Help the Homeless, Develop Affordable Housing
After the shuttering of the only shelter for single adults in Montgomery County, there has been a gap in services…
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Ahead of Software Fix, Norristown Police Department Offers Hardware Car-Theft Solution
The Norristown Police Department is providing free wheel locks to specific car owners in the municipality. Nina Baratti explained why…
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West Norriton Resident Has No Problem Admitting That His Moonlighting Job Is a Drag
By day, West Norriton resident Derek Lightcap is a counselor at the Valley Forge Memorial Garden cemetery in King of…
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Valley Forge Tourism Board to Lead Rousing ‘Huzzah’ in Support of the Eagles
Staff and leadership from the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board invite the public to an Eagles Super Bowl LVII…
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Montco Commissioner Chair Ken Lawrence to Focus on This Key Issue for Remainder of Term
Montgomery County Commissioners’ Chairman Ken Lawrence Jr. plans to focus his attention on tackling homelessness for the remainder of his…
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Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Cites Local Ways to Honor Black History Month
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board invites Montgomery County residents to celebrate Black History Month in Montgomery County. The…
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Norristown Sheriff’s Office Employee Pat Giambrone Retires Yet Again — It’s Her Third Try
Pat Giambrone “retired” from Norristown’s Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) twice before, but she kept being lured back. Oscar Gamble…
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After Being Disrespected by His Teacher, Norristown Native Passed on Pro Sports Career to Become Historian
As a child, Norristown native Charles Blockson was told by a teacher that his heritage had no history worth learning,…
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For One Montco Municipality, 2023’s Heavy Machinery and Traffic Cones Signal Future Revival
The incessant beep-beep-beep of construction equipment in Norristown will ring in the ears of residents and business owners for quite…
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‘Fly Eagles Fly’ Sounds Better When Bellowed in a Group; Head to a Local Sports Bar This Sunday
If ever there was a game to leave the TV in the basement to enjoy in a group, it’s Sunday’s…
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Norristown-Born Broadcaster Remembered as the Portland Trail Blazers’ Version of Eagles’ Merrill Reese
Broadcaster Bill Schonely, the voice of the Portland Trail Blazers who hailed from Norristown, has passed away at 93. Anne…
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Sheriff’s Office Mourns Passing of Bikkel, the Only Bomb-Sniffing K-9 in Montgomery County
The Jan. 20 meeting of the Montgomery County Commissioners in Norristown included a heartfelt pause to remember Bikkel, a Montgomery…
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Montco State Senator Currently Hosts a Very Special Constituent
State Sen. Amanda Cappelletti is set to become the first woman to give birth while serving in Harrisburg. Her distinction…
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Montco Seeks Advocates for Outdoors, Wildlife, and Horticulture to Complete Master Naturalist Training
Norristown Farm Park on Upper Farm Road in Norristown has opened registration for a springtime course that will instruct participants…
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Craftsman behind Norristown’s Five Saints Distillery Is a Graduate of Good Ol’ MU: Moonshine University
When John George retired from the pharmaceutical industry and decided to take up commercial distilling, he needed to learn the…
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Former Sacred Heart Hospital Building in Norristown Sells for $22.5 Million
The Sacred Heart Hospital building in Norristown has sold to an undisclosed, out-of-state purchaser for $22.5 million. Ryan Mulligan reported…
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