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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VISTA Careers — Pennsylvania American Water
Pennsylvania American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest investor owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater…
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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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Pennsylvania American Water Proudly Recognizes American Water Charitable Foundation STEM Grantees
The American Water Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water, the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company, recently announced that…
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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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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
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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‘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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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…
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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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Chester County ‘Comes Out’ to LGBTQ Events Despite Initial Backlash
October’s West Chester Outfest drew 500 people despite what officials refer to as “vitriolic opposition.” In Phoenixville, one thousand attendees came out to Chester County’s…
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Meridian Bank’s Chris Annas ‘Unearths the Potential in the Businesses He Encounters,’ Earns HOF Induction
With more than 400 of the region’s top business and community leaders gathered together, the Chester County Economic Development Council inducted Meridian Bank CEO Chris…
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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,…
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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…
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How the Main Line Made a Permanent Mark on Philadelphia Commuters
While some might find it confusing that a structure in the heart of Philadelphia carries the name Suburban Station, there is a good reason for…
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VISTA Escape: A Parents’ Guide to Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown
Whenever I pack up my two-year-old for a daytime adventure, I get excited knowing it will be a day full of relaxation and cooperation…. Said…
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