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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Easter Bunny Brunch Returns to Elmwood Park Zoo With Egg Hunts and Animals
Elmwood Park Zoo is giving families a festive way to celebrate the Easter season with the return of its Easter…
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Norristown Beautification Project Brings Art and Upgrades to Main Street
Norristown is getting a fresh look, thanks to a beautification effort that’s transforming everyday infrastructure into art and more welcoming…
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Fifth Generation Leads Corropolese Italian Bakery as Montco Community Fuels Century-Plus Run
For more than a century, Corropolese Italian Bakery and Deli has been a cherished Montgomery County institution, and the owners…
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Montgomery County to Host First-Ever Earth Day Sustainability Marketplace in Norristown
Montgomery County invites residents and visitors to celebrate Earth Day at its first-ever Sustainability Marketplace, a new community event highlighting local…
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Norristown’s Cavan Sullivan Makes History with The Union
Norristown’s own Cavan Sullivan continues to rewrite the record books, writes Dan Gelston for The Associated Press. The 16-year-old midfielder…
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Elmwood Park Zoo Reopens Feb. 28; Spring Season Begins with Expanded March Schedule
Elmwood Park Zoo will officially reopen to the public beginning Saturday, Feb. 28, and Sunday, Mar. 1, welcoming guests back…
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Lost 1989 Film Restored in Norristown, Set for Philly Premiere
A long-forgotten action film with a powerful social message has found new life, thanks in part to work done in…
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Elmwood Park Zoo Wins National Award for New Veterinary Center
Norristown’s Elmwood Park Zoo continues its transformation into a premier regional attraction, earning national recognition from the Association of Zoos…
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Are They in Love? Montco Zoo’s Bird Pair Sparks Fascination
At Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown, an unlikely friendship has quietly taken flight, writes Sophia Schmidt for WHYY. Hunter, a…
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Where Montco Parents Are Booking Indoor Kids’ Birthday Parties
Planning a kids’ birthday party in Montgomery County doesn’t have to mean stress, weather worries, or a trashed living room,…
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Student Art Selected for Display at New County Courthouse in Norristown
An artwork showing the Montgomery County Courthouse’s iconic green dome, made by two local students, will have a permanent place…
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Norristown’s Airy Street Prison Advances Clean Up with Federal Grant
Plans for the future of Norristown’s long-vacant Airy Street Prison site are inching forward, writes Rachel Ravina for The Reporter.…
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Norristown’s Quinn Sullivan Embraces Recovery and Leadership with Union
Norristown native Quinn Sullivan may be sidelined with a torn ACL, but his presence around the Philadelphia Union hasn’t faded,…
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Volunteers Conduct Annual Point-in-Time Count of Homeless Population in Montgomery County
Volunteers took part in Montgomery County’s annual Point-in-Time Count, an initiative aimed at capturing a snapshot of the local homeless…
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Norristown Day Shelter at Risk of Shutdown by Month’s End Without New Home
The Norristown Hospitality Center, a crucial support hub for low-income and homeless Montgomery County residents, is facing the risk of…
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Norristown’s Cavan Sullivan Readies for Pivotal Year With Union Before Manchester City Transfer
Norristown’s Cavan Sullivan is entering a crucial season with Philadelphia Union before his planned transfer to Manchester City at the…
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MONTCO Careers: The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth
Founded in 1970 by a behavioral health hospital and incorporated as a nonprofit in 1983, The Lincoln Center for Family…
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How Montgomery County United to Build New Homeless Shelters
Montco is preparing to open three full-time, short-term emergency shelters by the end of 2025, writes Jake Blumgart for The…
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