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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Millennials Take on Political Challenges in Norristown
Spurred on by the challenging political climate and a desire for change, a number of Norristown millennials are taking the…
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Grocery Store Chain Founded in Germany Files Zoning Application in Lower Providence
Lidl U.S. Operations, equitable owner of 2601-2619 Ridge Pike, has submitted an application seeking zoning relief for development of the…
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Norristown Woman Loses Defamation Suit over Norman Mailer Biography
Norristown’s ex-supermodel, Carole Mallory, has lost her defamation suit over a Norman Mailer biography that depicts their relationship as “strictly…
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New Philadelphia Distillery Trail Website Includes Norristown and Lansdale Distilleries
Two Montgomery County distilleries are available for tourists and locals looking to plan their own tour of Philadelphia spirits producers…
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Upper Merion Divorce Lawyer Puts Love Ahead of Profit
One of the nation’s most formidable divorce lawyers, Norristown’s Lynne Z. Gold-Bikin, has adorned her Norristown office for decades with…
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Help ACPPA Community Art Center Continue Assisting the Community
ACPPA Community Art Center on Haws Avenue in Norristown has been invaluable to the town’s youth and their development into…
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Fun Employment Opportunity at Elmwood Park Zoo
If you are looking for a fun job opportunity, Elmwood Park Zoo is holding tryouts for Adventure Guides at Treetop…
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Gwynedd’s Charles Blockson Recognized with 2016 Philadelphia Award
83-year-old Gwynedd resident, Charles L. Blockson, has been honored with a 2016 Philadelphia Award for his lifelong mission to document…
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Elmwood Park Zoo’s Trail of the Jaguar Exhibit Officially Opens on May 5
Mark your calendars, as the stunning Trail of the Jaguar Exhibit at Elmwood Park Zoo will have its grand opening…
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Six Montgomery County Campus Redevelopment Projects Move Forward
Montgomery County is moving forward on the $281 million redevelopment of key buildings essential to the county’s governance, writes Eric…
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Norristown Twelve-year-old Youth Posthumously Honored for Bravery
Sanford Harling III, the Norristown youth who died trying to save his father from a burning house, has been honored…
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Norristown Man Embarks on Quest to Make 10,000 Friends
Rob Lawless from Norristown has embarked on a quest to make 10,000 friends and share their stories together with a…
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Montgomery County on List of Governor Wolf’s Infrastructure Help Requests for New Administration
A $1.1 billion Montgomery County infrastructure project is on the list of requests that Governor Wolf has submitted to the…
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Three of Top Five Baseball Players from Philly Region Grew Up in Montgomery County
The fact that Montgomery County is bursting with sporting talent has been highlighted again as three out of the five…
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SEPTA’s Proposed King of Prussia Rail Extension Project Takes Next Step to Becoming Reality
Being stuck in traffic on the often congested Schuylkill Expressway could become a thing of the past for many King…
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Montgomery County Careers – LCR Embedded Systems
Located in Norristown, LCR Embedded Systems designs, develops, and manufactures enclosures, backplanes, and fully integrated systems for the aerospace and defense, commercial,…
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How Did Your Town Vote in the 2016 Presidential Election? Click Here to Find Out
Hillary Clinton won Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Bucks counties by 179,000 votes, an improvement of more than 50,000 votes over…
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Neighboring Chester, Montgomery County Commissioners Share Business-Boosting Strategies
Leaders from both Chester and Montgomery counties are innovating new pro-business best practices, and on Tuesday a commissioner from each…
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