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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A Norristown Brewery Is One of the Best Little-Known Breweries in World
Von C. Brewing Co., located in Norristown, made the latest list of top breweries in the world, writes David Johnston for the Men’s Journal. The…
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Norristown Official’s Plan: Bus Borough’s Homeless to Villanova University
Norristown Council President Thomas Lepera said he plans to bus homeless living in the borough to the Villanova University campus, writes Alfred Lubrano for The…
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A Norristown Brewery Is One of the Best Little-Known Breweries in World
Von C. Brewing Co., located in Norristown, made the latest list of top breweries in the world, writes David Johnston for the Men’s Journal. The…
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Area Singer Needed Dad’s Pep Talk to Audition for Idol; Now He’s Headed to Hollywood
Rashid Saint-Fleur, a 24-year-old singer from Norristown, had music chops before making the decision to audition for American Idol. He just wasn’t sure his talents…
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State Funds Needed to Avert School Crisis, Superintendents Say
Some school districts in the Philadelphia region face a laundry list of problems, including teacher shortages, gun violence, and aging facilities, requiring more funding from…
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National Travel Writer Gushes over Five-Star Food from Unassuming Norristown Gas Station
Of all the primo dining experiences in Montgomery County — Creeds in King of Prussia, Parc Bistro in Skippack, The Farmer’s Daughter in Blue Bell…
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Fed’s ‘No’ Stops King of Prussia Rail Line in Its Tracks
All work on the proposed King of Prussia Rail — the four-mile transit extension to the Norristown High Speed Line — has halted. Thomas Fitzgerald…
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Elmwood Park Zoo and The Centre Theater Partner to Support the Arts
Elmwood Park Zoo has partnered with the Centre Theater to produce all cultural exhibitions and theater productions hosted and performed at the historic building, located in…
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Remembering Havertown’s William Eisenhuth, Homeless Advocate
An advocate for the homeless and the mentally ill, William Eisenhuth of Havertown died Tuesday, Jan. 17 from complications of COVID-19, writes Rita Giordano for…
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Dunwoody Village Groundskeeper Retires with a 38-Year Legacy
Bill Hohlfeld has been tending the grounds at Dunwoody Village for 38 years. Now residents and staff are bidding him a fond farewell as he…
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West Norriton Resident Has No Problem Admitting That His Moonlighting Job Is a Drag
By day, West Norriton resident Derek Lightcap is a counselor at the Valley Forge Memorial Garden cemetery in King of Prussia. He balances the weight…
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Valley Forge Tourism Board to Lead Rousing ‘Huzzah’ in Support of the Eagles This Morning
Staff and leadership from the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board invite the public to an Eagles Super Bowl LVII pep rally, Feb. 10, at…
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Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Cites Local Ways to Honor Black History Month
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board invites Montgomery County residents Celebrate Black History Month in Montgomery County. The following recommendations include both sites of…
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Retro Norristown Sandwich Shop Has Statewide Reputation for One, Single Menu Item
Regional signature dishes are common: Chicago deep-dish pizza; New England chowder; New York bagels. But Pennsylvanians excel at so many foods — cheesesteaks, scrapple, soft…
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‘Fly Eagles Fly’ Sounds Better When Bellowed in a Group; Head to a Local Sports Bar This Sunday
If ever there was a game to leave the TV in the basement to enjoy in a group, it’s Sunday’s battle between the Eagles and…
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Penn Community Bank Contributes $15,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery and Delaware Counties
Penn Community Bank has contributed $15,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery and Delaware Counties (Habitat MontDelCo) to help lower-income residents with home buying. The…
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U ROC Program Helps Undecided Young Adults Find a Clear Path to Their Future
Some of us have known since childhood what we wanted to do “when we grow up” but for many others the path after high school…
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It’s a Big Dill: Pickle Business Started by Norristown Man Continues to Grow
Brine Street Picklery, a pickle business started by PJ Hopkins, a Norristown resident, is starting to gain steam, writes Lisa Dukart for The Business Journals.…
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