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Norristown Robotics Firm Powers High-Tech Farm Security in Hawaii
A Montgomery County company is helping reshape how farms protect their crops, and it’s happening thousands of miles away, writes Chris Mccullough for Future Farming. Norristown’s Asylon Robotics is providing high-tech “robot dogs” that are now being used to patrol large agricultural operations. DroneDog tech is deploying at major farming sites in Hawaii, where it…
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A Norristown Native Is Building a Film Scene Right at Home
For aspiring filmmakers in Montgomery County, breaking into the industry can feel out of reach. One Norristown native is working to change that, according to The Reporter. Nate Reynolds launched the Black Lion Indie Film Festival to create opportunities for creatives closer to home. The festival returns for its third year, May 1 through 3…
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New Supportive Housing Center Coming to Norristown
Montgomery County is building a new supportive housing center in Norristown to help residents experiencing homelessness, according to Jim Melwert for KYW Newsradio. Montgomery County officials broke ground on a new supportive housing center in Norristown, marking another step in the county’s effort to address homelessness. The facility, located near the county’s Health and Human…
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Montco Robotics Firm Asylon Expands AI Push With NVIDIA Partnership
Norristown’s Asylon Robotics is taking another step forward in the evolving world of automated security through a new collaboration with NVIDIA, according to Market Screener. The Montgomery County company announced plans to develop next-generation AI-powered analytics for its robotic security platforms, introducing a new capability called DroneIQ Overwatch. The feature will enhance Asylon’s existing DroneIQ…
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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 the heart of Norristown. The partnership was forged when the zoo played an integral role in opening the Charles L. Blockson exhibition at the theater in 2022. The collaboration will…
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Valley Forge Tourism Board to Lead Rousing ‘Huzzah’ in Support of the Eagles
Staff and leadership from the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board invite the public to an Eagles Super Bowl LVII pep rally, Feb. 10, at 10 AM. The event takes place on the steps of the Montgomery County Courthouse, 2 East Airy Street, Norristown. Invited attendees include: The tourism organization held a similar event in…
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Retro 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 pretzels — it’s difficult to peg one as best. The Travel Maven may, however, have unearthed a statewide standout menu item from Eve’s Lunch, a Norristown sandwich shop. Eve’s excels…
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The Lincoln Center Participates at Town Hall for Mental Health
“Unity is strength…when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved.” – Mattie Stepanek The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth (TLC) recently participated in a behavioral health town hall held at the Norristown Recreation Center on May 25, 2022. The Norristown Police Department, United Healthcare, and Delaware Valley Community Health hosted the…
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Dazzling Garden in Montco the Product of Love, Commitment
Marilyn Sifford and Bob Butera have created a dazzling garden on their Norristown property that features lovely themed “rooms” and still has flowers planted by the previous owner, Butera’s mother, writes Sally A. Downey for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In 2002, the couple bought the stone house built by Butera’s father after Butera’s mother died. They…
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Development Deal Will Cause Norristown State Hospital Campus Residents to Lose Their Home & Services
People with serious mental illness currently living on the Norristown State Hospital campus are set to lose their home and support services in June in a development deal, writes Brett Sholtis for WHYY. While the state said it is working with counties to place the around two dozen patients in other programs, county mental health…
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Development Deal Will Cause Norristown State Hospital Campus Residents to Lose Their Home & Services
People with serious mental illness currently living on the Norristown State Hospital campus are set to lose their home and support services in June in a development deal, writes Brett Sholtis for WHYY. While the state said it is working with counties to place the around two dozen patients in other programs, county mental health…
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After Being Disrespected by His Teacher, Norristown Native Passed Up Pro Sports Career to Become Historian
As a child, Norristown native Charles Blockson was told by a teacher that his heritage had no history worth learning, writes Avi Wolfman-Arent for Billy Penn. “Negros were born to serve white people,” the teacher said. The horrific answer put young Blockson on a mission to chronicle and preserve anything related to Black history that…
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beMarketing is Hiring; Seeking a Communications Coordinator
The Communications Coordinator generates content for our client’s social media platforms and websites with the goal of improving their SEO performance and enhancing their digital presence. Under leadership supervision, and in collaboration with stakeholders, this position enacts the use of several communication channels for our clients and stays on top of new trends and advances…
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Suburban Office Market Wraps Up 2021 with One of Strongest Quarters in Past Two Years
The suburban office market ended 2021 with one of the strongest quarters for the past two years, which helped further stabilize it. Natalie Kostelni unlocked the performance metrics for the Philadelphia Business Journal. “Clients are looking at taking less space and investing more in that space,” said Les Haggett of CBRE Group, the Dallas-based real…
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Wall Street Journal: Return to Remote Learning in Norristown Sends Ripple Effect Throughout Community
Deciding to temporarily return to remote learning was not an easy decision for Norristown Area School District Superintendent Christopher Dormer, but the rise in COVID-19 cases has forced his hand, write Scott Calvert and Douglas Belkin for The Wall Street Journal. On Monday morning, Dormer learned that about 11 percent of the district’s employees would…
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Norristown beMarketing Founder & CEO Brandon Rost Named 2021 Young Entrepreneur of the Year
Montgomery County native, Brandon Rost, has been chosen by the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Montgomery County to be named the 2021 Young Entrepreneur of the Year, awarded annually to entrepreneurs who have made a significant contribution to the Montgomery County business community. He will be recognized along with fellow…
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Athletes, Trainers Praise Judgment in Favor of Local Sportswear Manufacturer Suing Nike
Professional athletes and trainers are praising the recent landmark judgment against Nike over Cool Compression clothing, writes Ed Mahon for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Efraim Nathan, the owner of Lontex, the Norristown sports apparel maker, says he received great support from professional athletes and their trainers after the court awarded him $507,000, plus an as-yet-undetermined amount…
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Owner of Norristown’s SWEAT IT OUT Takes Nike to Court Over Trademark Infringement – and Wins
Efraim Nathan, owner of SWEAT IT OUT in Norristown, took sneaker giant Nike to federal court over trademark infringement and came out victorious, reports NBC10 Philadelphia. The Wynnewood resident has been making sports garments with Cool Compression technology for decades. The technology is trademarked to Nathan and his small business. Over the years, the small…
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