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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Wall Street Journal: England’s Richest Soccer Club Locks Down Norristown Teen Cavan Sullivan
Manchester City, the richest club in England, recently locked down Norristown’s 14-year-old Cavan Sullivan, who can join the team as soon as he turns 18,…
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Four of the Best Hoagies in Southeastern Pennsylvania Are in Montgomery County
Jen O’Mara, writing for The Keystone, set out on a quest for the best suburban hoagies. She purposefully eliminated any of the legendary producers within…
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Former Montgomery County Prison in Norristown Saved From Demolition
Montgomery County has taken a controversial proposal to demolish the former prison on Airy Street in Norristown off the table and will instead look for…
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Roast Pork Dynasty Can be Traced Back to One Family and One Man
When Danny Laskans, owner of Prime Steaks in Glenolden discovered the roast pork sandwich crafted by Mike Mastrocola Sr., he knew it had to be…
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Norristown’s 14-Year-Old Soccer Sensation Cavan Sullivan to Join Manchester City After Union Start
The Philadelphia Union has agreed to terms on a deal with Manchester City for Norristown’s 14-year-old soccer wunderkind Cavan Sullivan, writes Jonathan Tannenwald for The…
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Phillies Lore: Unlucky Fan Sent to Norristown Hospital by Richie Ashburn Fouls
As Major League Baseball (MLB) presently lies dormant, its legendary tales tend to resurface, including one with a Montgomery County connection. Hunter Doyle revived the…
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Norristown-based Gaudenzia, a Leading Substance Use Disorder Treatment Provider, Names First Woman CEO
Deja Gilbert, PhD, has been named the new president and chief executive officer of Norristown-based Gaudenzia, making her the first woman to hold that role…
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Family Fun Filled Weekend: Flowers, Mermaids, Animals, and Basketball Galore Happening Around the Delaware Valley!
March typically comes in like a lion, but with mild weather forecasted for this weekend, it is a great opportunity for planning a family outing…
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WSJ: Meet the Norristown Native and Drummer Who Took Down Elon Musk
Richard Tornetta is making headlines for being the Tesla shareholder driving the case to stop Elon Musk’s multibillion-dollar compensation package, writes Ryan Felton and James…
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Nottingham-Based Herr’s Chooses Winner of ‘Flavored by Philly’ Contest
The long-awaited moment has arrived, after an exciting journey of taste testing and enthusiastic voting in the Herr’s #FlavoredbyPhilly contest, the momentous verdict is here.…
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Nottingham-Based Herr’s Chooses Winner of ‘Flavored by Philly’ Contest
The long-awaited moment has arrived, after an exciting journey of taste testing and enthusiastic voting in the Herr’s #FlavoredbyPhilly contest, the momentous verdict is here.…
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Brides During World War II Had to Get Creative with Wedding Wear
The Historical Society of Montgomery County is showcasing vintage wedding wear as part of its latest exhibition titled Historical Wedding Expo, writes M. English for The Times Herald.…
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Herr’s Releases 3 New Chip Flavors Inspired by Local Small Businesses
Nottingham-based Herr’s released their newest chip flavors for people to buy, try, and vote to determine the winner of their Flavored by Philly: Local Eats…
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Delaware County Leadership: Leon Spencer, CCRES Board Member and Chair of Franklin Mint Credit Union’s Board
Leon Spencer, CCRES board member and Chair of Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union’s board of directors, spoke with DELCO Today about growing up on a…







































