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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The Lincoln Center: Counselors Eager to Reconnect With Students in School After Pandemic Kept Them at Home
It has been a challenging year for the students and counselors at The Lincoln Center’s School-Based Staffing program. Under the…
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Montgomery County Teachers Feel Relief As They Start Receiving COVID-19 Vaccines
Montgomery County teachers have started receiving COVID-19 vaccines and are once again getting excited about returning to classrooms, write Erin…
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German Grocery Chain Lidl Increasing Starting Pay for Store Employees in Lansdale, Norristown, and Royersford to $15/hour
German grocery chain Lidl, which has locations in Lansdale, Norristown, and Royersford, will raise the starting pay of its hourly…
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Norristown Company Hopes to Capitalize on Advocates’ Push to Bring Back Home Billions Spent by Philadelphia’s Biggest Employers Outside City
Norristown-based Pride Enterprises is hoping to feel the results of a new effort that wants to bring home the billions…
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Norristown’s Theater Horizon Partners with Local Families to Stage Virtual Performances on Their Home Turf
As part of its Art Houses program, Norristown’s Theater Horizon is partnering with local families to stage virtual performances on…
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SEPTA Plans to Reallocate Portion of CARES Funds for Proposed King of Prussia Rail Extension
SEPTA is proposing reallocating around $40 million from the federal economic relief funds on design and engineering work that would…
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Montgomery County Releases New Info on Vaccine Appointments, Plus Hotline to Get Help Pre-Registering
During their virtual COVID-19 briefing, the Montgomery County Commissioners in coordination with the Montgomery County Office of Senior Services announced that a volunteer service is now…
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Fitness-Focused Norristown Native Launches Virtual Workout Studio During Pandemic
Jordan Deane, a Norristown native and Perkiomen Valley High School graduate, left his job at the gym during the pandemic…
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Biden Administration Could Help King of Prussia Rail Project, Expert Says
An urban developer thinks large projects proposed in the Philadelphia region designed to invigorate the economy are more likely to…
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Philanthropist Nicholas Karabots, Owner of Karamoor Estate Vineyard & Winery in Fort Washington, Dies Aged 86
Nicholas Karabots, the owner of Karamoor Estate Vineyard & Winery in Fort Washington and well-known Philadelphia area philanthropist, died on…
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Despite Many Curveballs Thrown By Pandemic, Montco Restaurants Have Risen To Challenge
Despite the many challenges from the pandemic, local restaurants have managed to persevere and are now looking forward to a…
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Norristown Skateboarder Teams Up With Vans for Limited-Edition Shoe Inspired By Local Skate Culture
Skateboard Jimmy Gorecki, a Norristown native, has teamed up with Vans for a limited-edition shoe inspired by Philadelphia’s skate culture,…
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Reuniting Families Bail Fund Facing Additional Barriers in Montco
Despite managing to raise $100,000 since its inception in November 2019, the Reuniting Families Bail Fund has had slow progress…
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Former Eagles Wide Receiver Terrell Owens Joins Forces with Lasorda Family Wines to Launch New Wine Label
Former Eagles wide receiver Terrell Owens has partnered with Lasorda Family Wines, a family wine business of Norristown native and…
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Norristown Baseball Legend Tommy Lasorda Dies at 93
Baseball ambassador Tommy Lasorda, the Norristown native who steered the Los Angeles Dodgers to World Series victories, has died. He…
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Norristown Track and Field Legend Ron Livers Dies at 65
Ron Livers, a Norristown track and field legend and a three-time NCAA champion in the triple jump, died on December…
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New Population Estimates Show Pennsylvania Likely to Lose One Congressional Seat
The annual state population estimates released by the Census Bureau show that Pennsylvania is likely to lose one congressional seat…
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SEPTA to Receive Federal Funding for King of Prussia Rail Extension Planning
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority will receive $360,000 from the Federal Transit Administration to create plans for transit-oriented development at five…
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