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: As American as Apple Pie, Norristown-Based Apparel Manufacturer Makes World’s Best Hoodies
Camber USA has reached cult status among true fans of hoodies who believe that the Norristown apparel manufacturer makes some of the best sweatshirts in…
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Local Teacher Recognized by NHL as One of Nation’s Best
Norristown Area School District teacher Donald Conaway Jr. has been recognized by the National Hockey League as one of the best teachers in the nation,…
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Norristown Baseball Legend Tommy Lasorda Dies at 93
Baseball ambassador Tommy Lasorda, the Norristown native who steered the Los Angeles Dodgers to World Series victories, has died. He was 93, writes Beth Harris,…
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Pennsylvania Likely to Lose One Congressional Seat
The annual state population estimates released by the Census Bureau show that Pennsylvania is likely to lose one congressional seat next year, write Janet Adamy…
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Local Man Adds to Region’s Growing Kombucha Culture with His Budding Beverage Company
Jamaar Julal, a Norristown native, is expanding Philadelphia’s already growing kombucha culture with his budding beverage company, JamBrü, writes Adam Erace for The Philadelphia Inquirer.…
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Columbus Cup Celebration at North Coventry’s Bellewood CC Adds Traditional Italian Street Feast Dish
By Tony Leodora Over the past 15 years the Americans of Italian Heritage Council, which runs the annual Columbus Cup Golf and Bocce Feast happening…
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Chester County Leadership: Matt Holliday, Chester County Prothonotary
Matt Holliday, the Chester County Prothonotary, spoke with VISTA Today about moving 13 times while growing up in Greater Philadelphia region, getting his working papers…
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For Second Straight Year, Westtown School Will Have One of Its Own Picked in Top 10 of NBA Draft
Courtesy of his rare combination of size and skill, as well as his love for the game, Westtown School graduate and Norristown native Cameron Reddish…
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Pennsylvania Attorney General Hosts Anti-Bullying Forum at Phoenixville High School
Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro kicked off his anti-bullying listening tour with a forum at Phoenixville High School, writes Evan Brandt for The Norristown Times…
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Commissioners from Chester, Montgomery Counties 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 county met to share notes.…
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Chester County Leadership: Rick Miller, President and Creative Director at Northlight Advertising
Rick Miller recently sat down with VISTA Today to discuss his 25 years in advertising, most of which has been as owner and creative director…
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Chester County Leadership: Chris Annas, CEO of Meridian Bank
Headquartered in Malvern, Meridian Bank provides a comprehensive array of banking services to businesses, professionals, and retail customers in the Delaware Valley. Launched in 2004…
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Devon Prep Students Enjoy A Different Kind Of Fun In The Sun
Several Devon Prep students traded in about a week of relaxing summer days for the grueling 2014 Solar Car Challenge in the scorching Texas heat, but…
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