Summer is here, and with it comes peak season for exploring and wandering Pennsylvania's many hidden treasures. Here are some of the best:
The nation is experiencing a severe blood donation shortage.
Forget a waterfront home. Vacation in style at Raystown Lake with everything you need out on the water itself.
The $12 million renovation will bring some services back to the park in time for what's expected to be a very busy summer season.
Elmwood's beloved giraffe, Gerald, has had a tough few weeks. But things are looking up.
The celebration will feature music, food, art, vendors, animal meet and greets, and more.
Summer is approaching, and officials are looking for ways to help keep local families cool. ​​
Free zoo admission and other prizes are also being offered to encourage vaccinations.
Is this Montco spot the luckiest lottery retailer in the region? The latest in a slew of jackpot winning tickets was sold there this week.
There's a Red Cross blood drive coming up nearby.
Feed baby Liana a snack at Elmwood Zoo's brand new "Sloth Encounters" feature.
The Montgomery County vaccination clinic will offer participants free zoo admission (and a visit with the Phillie Phanatic!) as a reward.
Rain and brutal heat are on the way over the next several days, but there should be some windows of perfect weather, too.
The grand reveal for the adorable little buddy was made Friday. Watch the video here.
Here's a list of the Red Cross blood drives being held nearby.
Stories about the town's first residents, walking tours of Pottstown and old-time summer treats are among the highlights this summer.
Some rain is possible over the weekend, but there are a few perfect days on the near horizon, according to forecasts.
You decide: what should Elmwood Park Zoo name its newest resident?
The project was one of 23 across the county winning some $2.5 million to support sustainability and interconnectivity.
Businesses are continuing their push to convince the hesitant to get the COVID-19 vaccine in Pennsylvania.
Masks are no longer required for fully vaccinated guests at Elmwood Zoo, though they're still strongly recommended when in close contact.
What's your favorite spot to experience the outdoors around Norristown? More beautiful spring weather is in the forecast.
People who donate through the Red Cross between May 1 and 15 are eligible for an Amazon gift card.
Police, firefighters, EMS workers, and other first responders were honored in a recent ceremony at Elmwood.
A major horror convention is coming to the Philadelphia area this week.
Majestic black bears, native inhabitants of Pennsylvania, are coming out of their dens with the warmer weather. Here's what to keep in mind.
Pennsylvania offers an abundance of stunning and refreshing waterfalls. Learn more about the best spots here:
Partial road closures will be in place through next week as the downtown mural is installed.
The wildly popular breakfast series at the zoo is back.
The goal of the projects, which will see large dumpsters placed all over Norristown, is to curb littering and illegal dumping in the area.
It's the perfect season for fresh produce. Check out where you can find a farmer's market in Montgomery County.
The Red Cross is holding a series of blood drives in the Norristown area soon.
The Montgomery County Public Defender's office is organizing the events, which can help navigate the new expedited pardon system.
The six-month-old "Warrior Kid" battling end stage renal disease has rallied the community.
Organized events and races on the Schuylkill River Trail, Green Lane Park, and elsewhere will not be permitted until at least July.
Here's what the coming week looks like around the area.
The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is making a stop at the zoo. Mother's Day brunch, Treetop adventures, eco-stream lessons, and more:
Wondering when and where to capture that springtime feeling? Here's where to go around the Norristown area this week.
The Easter Bunny is in town for socially distanced visits. He'll be wearing a "concealed mask." Here's what you need to know.
Whether you've got the best brewery around or a music festival that rivals Coachella, tell us why your town should be a destination in 2018.