Norristown|News|
Montco Launches New COVID Vaccine Registration System
The entirely new Microsoft-based system prevents line jumping and does not require residents to use the "token system" to register.
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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Abington, PA|News|
'Fourth Wave' Of Coronavirus Hits PA As Cases Continue To Rise
For the second straight week, coronavirus cases rose in Pennsylvania and many parts of the nation, despite rapidly increasing vaccinations.
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Plymouth-Whitemarsh, PA|News|
Adorable Pet Of The Week: Peako, Star Of Montco SPCA
Peako, age 10, is an eminently sociable feline praised for his ability to get along "with men, women, and children" alike.
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Montgomeryville-Lansdale, PA|News|
Man Charged In Road Rage Killing Of PA Mom Of 6
A weeklong manhunt has ended in the arrest of a man who police said shot and killed a mother of six on a highway.
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Norristown|News|
Montco Plans Special Clinics To Get Vaccine To The Underserved
Special clinics and new partnerships are in place to help get doses to vulnerable communities who are receiving the vaccine at a lower rate.
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Montgomeryville-Lansdale, PA|News|
Reward Increased In Road Rage Killing Of PA Woman: Latest Updates
The woman's husband reportedly said he did nothing to escalate the situation, which occurred shortly after changing lanes on a highway.
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Norristown|News|
With 10K Doses Incoming, Montco Expects To Complete 1A In A Month
A weekly shipment of 10,5000 Johnson & Johnson doses will be coming into Montgomery County, in what state officials called a "game changer."
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Montgomeryville-Lansdale, PA|News|
Wegmans, Acme: Easter Grocery Store Hours In Lansdale Area
Most pharmacies in the area will remain open on the Sunday holiday as some grocery chains will be closed.
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Norristown|News|
Wegmans, Acme: Easter Grocery Store Hours In KOP, Norristown Area
Most pharmacies in the area will remain open on the Sunday holiday as some grocery chains will be closed.
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Montgomeryville-Lansdale, PA|News|
State Drops Plans For Regional Vaccine Clinics
42,000 Johnson & Johnson doses will now be directly allocated to the counties instead, as local leaders had asked.
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Norristown|News|
PA Expediting Vaccine Timeline; All Eligible By April 19
The state has announced another expedited timeline, saying several phases will become eligible in the coming weeks.
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Norristown|News|
The Eagles Will Get A 17th Game In 2021 As NFL Season Expands
For the first time in 43 years, the NFL is expanding its regular season schedule, and the Eagles will get a special extra opponent in 2021.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Abington, PA|News|
PA Vaccination Rate Up Drastically, New Data Shows
The state is now 12th in the nation in the percentage of its population which has been vaccinated with at least one dose.
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Lower Gwynedd-Ambler-Whitpain, PA|News|
Police Around Montco Mourn Death Of Beloved Officer
The recently retired Sgt David R. McCreesh was intensely proud of his family, and had a deep passion for serving the community, police said.
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Montgomeryville-Lansdale, PA|News|
Hatfield Police Mourn Death Of Beloved Officer
The recently retired Sgt David R. McCreesh was intensely proud of his family, and had a deep passion for serving the community, police said.
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Norristown|News|
'Four City Blocks' Long, New CHOP Hospital In KOP Taking Shape
The expansive, state of the art CHOP hospital will include the first pediatric emergency room in Montgomery County.
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Montgomeryville-Lansdale, PA|News|
Local Giant To Donate 100 Hams To Manna On Main Street
The Lansdale area food cupboard is getting a big donation.
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Norristown|News|
Montgomery County In Coronavirus '4th Wave'
The latest metrics show that cases are continuing a slight climb in the county after months of falling.
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Montgomeryville-Lansdale, PA|News|
Footage Of Suspect's Car Released In PA Woman's Road Rage Killing
Police said the man who shot and killed a PA mother of six was driving this car. “Someone recognizes this vehicle," the sheriff said.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Norristown|News|
Phillies Opening Day Is Thursday As 2021 MLB Season Begins
For the fourth straight year, ace Aaron Nola will toe the mound on Opening Day. The Phils road to October begins with the Atlanta Braves.
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