Lower Providence, PA|News|
'Dino Stroll': Life-Sized Dinosaurs Coming To Montgomery Co
Step back in time at the upcoming experience, featuring 75 life-like reptiles and dinosaurs, many over 20 feet tall.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
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Justin Heinze covers Montgomery and Chester counties in Pennsylvania for Patch. He went to Haddonfield Memorial High School in New Jersey and graduated from St. Joseph's University in 2009 with a BA in English and History. Since then he has served three terms of service with Americorps, working on and leading conservation crews in the Sonoran Desert and eastern Montana. Before Patch, he covered the military and politics for the Northwest Florida Daily News. He is pursuing an MS in Environmental Studies from Green Mountain College, and is currently at work on a novel inspired by volunteer experiences in Tanzania.
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Lower Gwynedd-Ambler-Whitpain, PA|News|
PA COVID Positivity Rate Plummets As Vaccinations Rise: New Data
After months of vaccinations, Pennsylvania has nearly reached the coveted 5 percent positivity mark, or "suppression" of the virus.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Norristown|News|
Vaccinated? Here's Some Free Stuff You Can Get In PA
Businesses are continuing their push to convince the hesitant to get the COVID-19 vaccine in Pennsylvania.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Norristown|News|
Sen. Cappelletti Leads Push For Firearm Purchase Waiting Period
Local lawmakers are introducing bills that would require a waiting period in Pennsylvania for firearm purchases.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Montgomeryville-Lansdale, PA|News|
PA Launches New Unemployment System: What To Know
Officials say the new system will make handling unemployment claims much more efficient. But the old system must go briefly offline first.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Norristown|News|
Burglar Broke Into Homes Across Montco While Residents Slept: DA
A total of 16 burglaries and attempted burglaries occurred at homes around the county late last summer, police said.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Norristown|News|
Elmwood Park Zoo Updates Mask Policy
Masks are no longer required for fully vaccinated guests at Elmwood Zoo, though they're still strongly recommended when in close contact.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Abington, PA|News|
Montco's Adorable Pet Of The Week: Oreo Deserves A Home
Oreo is currently doing his second stint in the shelter after his family returned him. This outstanding model cat deserves a home.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Norristown|News|
Best Days To Get Outside This Week In Norristown
What's your favorite spot to experience the outdoors around Norristown? More beautiful spring weather is in the forecast.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Montgomeryville-Lansdale, PA|News|
North Penn Student Named 1 Of 3 Presidential Scholars In PA
Three Pennsylvania students were recently named U.S. Presidential Scholars by the U.S. Department of Education.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Norristown|News|
In Effort To Vaccinate After School, Montco Expands Clinic Hours
COVID-19 vaccine clinics are now open even later at night as Montgomery County works to vaccinate more children in the after school hours.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Norristown|News|
PA Gov. Stripped Of Emergency Powers: What Does This Really Mean?
The executive powers of the governor's office were significantly curbed with Tuesday's vote, marking a victory for Pennsylvania Republicans.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Norristown|News|
Popular NY Barbecue Joint Opening Large King Of Prussia Location
Just in time for Memorial Day, a huge new barbecue restaurant and craft beer mecca with an 80-seat patio is coming to King of Prussia.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Norristown|News|
Montgomery County Primary Election Results: Turnout, Major Races
More than two thirds of Montgomery County voters cast their ballots in person, as a slew of municipal primaries were closely contested.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Norristown|News|
Norristown Man Was Drunk In Fatal Dekalb Pike Crash: DA
The man faces homicide by vehicle charges after a crash in which his blood alcohol level was around triple the legal limit, police said.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Lower Gwynedd-Ambler-Whitpain, PA|News|
Man Was Drunk In Fatal Lower Gwynedd Crash: DA
The man faces homicide by vehicle charges after a crash in which his blood alcohol level was around triple the legal limit, police said.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Norristown|News|
PA Voters Are First To Restrict Governor's Emergency Powers
With most precincts reporting early Wednesday, voters have sent a clear message to Harrisburg.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Montgomeryville-Lansdale, PA|News|
Lansdale Area Primary Election Live Results: School Board, More
Voters decided on a number of municipal primary races Tuesday, including borough council and school board positions.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Abington, PA|News|
Abington Primary Election Live Results: School Board And More
Voters decided on a number of municipal primary races Tuesday, including borough council and school board positions.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Norristown|News|
Norristown Primary Election Live Results: School Board And More
Voters decided on a number of municipal primary races Tuesday, including borough council and school board positions.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff