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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Elmwood Park Zoo’s Al Zone is One of Most Admired CEOs of 2021
When he joined Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown a decade ago, Executive Director and CEO Al Zone brought with him…
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St. John’s Episcopal Church in Norristown Finds New Life by Rediscovering Its Community
When St. John’s Episcopal Church in Norristown closed in 2015 after more than two centuries of serving the community, the…
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Norristown’s Theatre Horizon Recipient of Re:imagining Recovery Grant from The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage
Theatre Horizon, an award-winning professional theatre company located in Montgomery County, is pleased to share that they are the recipient…
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New Book Tells Tale of Forgotten Civil War Camp in Gladwyne
Researchers Brad Upp and Jim Remsen penned a book on the forgotten Civil War camp in Gladwyne titled Back from…
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Staffing Shortage at Norristown Childcare Centers Slowing Economic Recovery
Staffing shortages at Pennsylvania childcare centers – such as The Willow School in Norristown – are forcing families to change…
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Pro Athletes and Trainers Praise Landmark Judgement Against Nike From Norristown Apparel Owner
Professional athletes and trainers are praising the recent landmark judgement against Nike over Cool Compression clothing, writes Ed Mahon for…
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Veteran Philadelphia Inspector Tapped for Chief of Police in Norristown
Norristown Municipal Council has selected Derrick Wood, a Philadelphia Police Department veteran of two decades, to serve as Norristown’s new…
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Norristown Woman On Mission to Spread Kindness Throughout Community
Patricia Gallagher, a Norristown resident and author of 150 Ways to Sprinkle Kindness in Your Community, uses every opportunity to…
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Sandwich Shop with Its Award-Winning Zeps Has Been a Norristown Institution for Decades
In addition to always offering high-quality meals that are guaranteed to satiate everybody’s hunger, the eatery also offers a trip…
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Norristown’s Theatre Horizon Returns to the Live Stage with a Holiday Spectacular
Theatre Horizon, an award-winning professional theater company located in Norristown, is thrilled to reopen the doors of their theater just…
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Montgomery Bar Association Honors Marilou Watson, Esq., Recipient of the 2021 Margaret Richardson Award
Friends, family, and colleagues gathered together recently to honor Marilou Watson, Esq. of Fox Rothschild LLP, the recipient of the…
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CUTLOOSE STUDIO Hosts One CAN Make a Difference for Local Montgomery County Food Banks
CUTLOOSE STUDIO will be hosting One CAN Make a Difference Food Drive and Free Workout at Von C Brewing on…
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Owner of Norristown’s SWEAT IT OUT Takes Nike to Court Over Trademark Infringement – and Wins
Efraim Nathan, owner of SWEAT IT OUT in Norristown, took sneaker giant Nike to federal court over trademark infringement and…
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Children Ages 5-11 Can Now Get Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine in Montgomery County
The Montgomery County Office of Public Health is now scheduling appointments for children ages 5-11 to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine following…
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Montgomery County Extends Hours of Two Polling Locations Due to Equipment Issue
The Montgomery County Board of Elections announced it obtained a court order to extend operating hours at two polling locations,…
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Norristown’s Haunted Selma Mansion Draws in Patrons of Preservation and Paranormal Alike
Built in 1794, the haunted Selma Mansion in Norristown, has been drawing in patrons of preservation and the paranormal alike…
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Surviving the Flood, Norristown Woman Becomes Hotel Ambassador to Those Displaced by Hurricane Ida
Following in the path of destruction left by Hurricane Ida a woman has become a hotel ambassador for Montgomery County,…
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Montco is Home to One of the Ultra-Cool Industrial Wedding Venues in the Philadelphia Region
Greater Philadelphia is flush with cool industrial wedding venues, some of which offer that little extra something that makes them…
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