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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7 Ivy-League Schools Vie for Standout Norristown High School Student, Who Feels ‘Very Blessed’
Soon-to-graduate Ikram Ibidakpo — a Norristown resident originally from West Africa — has performed so spectacularly at Norristown Area High…
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Trees for Free: Norristownians Can Green-Up Their Properties with No Outlay of Green Themselves
A program from the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) and the Centro de Cultura Arte Trabajo y Educacion (CCATE) is providing…
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Norristown Nurse Says Shortages Need to Be Fixed at Their Root
“If you don’t fix the root cause of staffing in the hospital, you are never going to fix the problems…
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Five Saints Distilling Authorized to Sell Well Beyond Its Norristown Borders
Five Saints Distilling, Norristown, has gotten Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) authorization to expand its sales and distribution efforts to…
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Best Montgomery County Sites to Pass a Rainy, Gray Spring Afternoon with the Kids
Weather-wise, Spring 2023 has been somewhat disappointing, leaving many Montgomery County parents struggling to find things to do with their…
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Norristown High Speed Line Couple Become the Apple of Each Other’s Eye; Weds at Villanova’s Applewood Estate
The meeting of Ian Andrews and Ashley Reeder sounds like one of those 1940s-style MGM musicals where the handsome beau…
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Skip the Pocono Purchase, This Contemporary Norristown Home by the Riverside Is Idyllic
A gorgeous riverside contemporary home in Norristown is the perfect opportunity to own a great vacation getaway that is closer…
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Norristown Inventor — Fan of a Silly 1950s Classic Toy — Reinvents It, Squeezing Out 25 Years of Success
Entrepreneur Aaron Muderick is burying customer-provided items of his making in a Norristown time capsule. The project marks the 25th…
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Norristown Restaurateur’s Cosmic Café Is Doing Out-of-This-World Things for Disabled Individuals
Chef Peg Botto, who grew up in Norristown, runs Cosmic Café, the only eatery on Boathouse Row in Philadelphia, with…
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Some of Best Chicken Parm in Philadelphia Region Is Close to Home
Chicken parm is a favorite for many people, but finding one that has the perfect amounts crispy while still being…
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Upcoming Rally in Norristown to Address Growing Housing Crisis in Montgomery County
A Norristown public rally at 1:00 PM on Saturday, Apr. 29, will address the growing crisis of affordable housing in…
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Montgomery Bar Association Advises How to Handle a Major Objection to an Attorney
Hiring an attorney is something akin to finding any other kind of professional service, such as a dentist or veterinarian.…
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How a Plymouth Whitemarsh High School Singer-Dancer Originally from Mexico Made the Leap to Broadway
Local performer Angel Sigala is about to debut on Broadway, as Linda Finarelli explained in The Times Herald. Sigala and…
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PennDOT on 2023 Montgomery County Roadwork: Projects Starting, Finishing, and Ongoing
PennDOT has issued a project update on Montgomery County roadwork; the status report is a mixed-bag of relief for commuters…
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Norristown Native Leads Her College Basketball Team to National Title Game
Lauren Fortescue — basketball force at both Norristown Area and Plymouth Whitemarsh high schools — was a significant asset in…
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2023 Wedding Biz: Lansdale Photographers List Top Montgomery County Spots for Notable Nuptials
Professional photographers may have clearer insight into wedding venues than any other nuptial-services provider, having assessed settings, both tony and…
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MCCC Engineering Students to Compete in Worldwide Fuel-Efficient Concept Car Challenge
Montgomery County Community College engineering students are putting the finishing touches on an energy-efficient concept car they’ve built from scratch.…
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Norristown Works Toward Becoming ‘The Place That Everybody’s Going to Want to Be’
With a lot of future development projects in the works four months into 2023, Norristown elected officials are excited about…
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