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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Piazza Auto Group Buys Bryn Mawr CRE Site from Which Main Liners Bought Porsches and Ferraris
Piazza Auto Group has purchased the property of Main Line Ferrari Philadelphia, an upscale auto dealer that is zooming westward…
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Norristown Brewer Uses an 1851 Strain of Yeast for Austrian Lager That Is ‘Sehr Schmackhaften’ (Very Tasty)
For Norristown’s von C Brewing Company, the title of its Vienna Style Lager is more than just a marketing label;…
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King of Prussia Rail Project: Does It Indeed Punch the Ticket to Success?
The King of Prussia Rail Project continues to gather steam among political and business leaders. But as Alex Davis points…
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U ROC Program Helps Undecided Young Adults Find a Clear Path to Their Future
Some of us have known since childhood what we wanted to do “when we grow up” but for many others…
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1950s-Era Public Housing Site in Glenside Relaunched as Affordable Housing Community
North Hills Manor, a redevelopment project in Glenside, has transformed a a 1950s-era public housing unit into a high-quality 50-unit…
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Giving Away the Green: How a Center at Norristown Farm Park Serves the Community
A green resource center is opening its space to the Montgomery County community. Its ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Monday, headed…
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Michoacán Abuela’s Hand-Delivered Recipes Keep Norristown Restaurant Authentic for 25 Years
La Michoacana, a family-owned taqueria, has been serving Norristown for 25 years. Located at 301 E. Main Street, the menu…
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Lever-Pullers with Longevity: 55 Montco Voters Tick Enough Boxes to Make Pa. Voter Hall of Fame
As the 2022 election cycle trundles on, all the rhetoric, differences of opinion, and “I-approve-of-this-message” messaging may try the patience…
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‘One Book One Norristown’ Initiative Begins Effort to Turn the Page on Area Literacy
One Book One Norristown, a community effort designed to lift local literacy rates, kicked off on Sept. 24. The initiative…
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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…
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Some of the Best Pizza — Ahem, Tomato Pie — in the Entire Country Is Right Here in Montco
Two Montgomery County bakeries have helped Pennsylvania snag one of the spots among the ten best pizza states in America,…
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Mennonite Heritage Center Program Explores Local Connections to Underground Railroad
A presentation at the Mennonite Heritage Center in Harleysville will connect locals with a historic movement they may not immediately…
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Norristown’s Theatre Horizon Receives $25,000 Grant to Bolster Its Fast-Growing Autism Drama Program
Theatre Horizon, a professional theatre company based in Norristown, is the recipient of a $25,000 grant from NBC10, Telemundo62, and…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Bev Weinberg, Founder and Executive Director at Integrate for Good
Bev Weinberg, Founder and Executive Director of Integrate for Good, spoke with MONTCO Today about her life growing up in…
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Qi Gong Circle Installed Along Schuylkill River Trail in Norristown to Boost People’s Mental, Physical Health
The Montgomery County Office of Public Health — in partnership with Montgomery County Parks, Trails, and Historic Sites and the…
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Sept. 15 Networking Breakfast in KoP Will Onboard Attendees with Commuter Rail Info
A Sept. 15 event — titled “Together We Ride: King of Prussia Rail” — will be a must-attend for area…
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Author of ‘What Killed Downtown?’ Considers Future Possibilities for Norristown on Its 210th Birthday
As Norristown is celebrating its 210th birthday, Michael Tolle, the author of What Killed Downtown?: Norristown, Pennsylvania, from Main Street…
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MCCC Computer Science Professor Honored With Teaching Excellence Award
For over two decades, Dr. Kendall Martin has been introducing her students at Montgomery County Community College to a new…
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