Montgomeryville-Lansdale, PA|News|
PA Issues Order To Speed COVID-19 Vaccine Scheduling
The order comes as the state expects just 66,000 J&J doses next week, far less than the 200,000 it expected.
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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Norristown|News|
PA Vaccine Rollout Like 'The Hunger Games,' Montco Leaders Say
Local frustration with the Department of Health is mounting, as the county says they have "lots of unused capacity" to vaccinate the public.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Norristown|News|
COVID-19 Cases Rising In PA, Even As More Are Vaccinated. Why?
The increasing presence of coronavirus variants and "fatigue" over safety measures could be contributing, experts say.
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Abington, PA|News|
Free Naloxone Distribution At Upcoming Montco Drive-Thru Event
The opioid overdose reversal drug will be available for free at the upcoming Montgomery County event.
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Norristown|News|
Montco Seeing Increasing Cases Of UK Variant
The more contagious coronavirus variant is making its presence felt in Montgomery County, officials said Wednesday.
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Plymouth-Whitemarsh, PA|News|
Montco Biopharma Company Working On Vaccine For COVID Variants
Montco’s Inovio Pharmaceuticals may lag behind industry leaders right now, but their work could have significant meaning into the future.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Norristown|News|
Special Norristown Vaccine Clinic Now Open To All Of 1A
The municipality has expanded eligibility for the upcoming clinic to all Norristown residents in 1A.
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Abington, PA|News|
After Long Pandemic Closure, Montco's Meadowbrook Farm Is Back
The popular historic farm and horticultural experience will reopen to the public for the first time in months.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Norristown|News|
Watch Live: Norristown Forum On Evictions Offers Aid, Resources
The event aims to help county residents impacted by evictions, especially as the pandemic has made communities even more vulnerable.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Norristown|News|
National Puppy Day In Montgomery County: Pups Up For Adoption
Tuesday is National Puppy Day, founded in 2006 to raise awareness for good boys and girls seeking a forever home.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Norristown|News|
Montgomery County Sees Slight Rise In Coronavirus Cases
The county's positivity rate went up by a percentage point over the past week, after months of steadily falling. The latest data:
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Abington, PA|News|
COVID-19 Cases Increase Slightly Across Pennsylvania
After months of falling, some coronavirus metrics have slightly increased in Pennsylvania. Here are the latest numbers.
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Montgomeryville-Lansdale, PA|News|
State Planning Southeastern PA Mass Vaccine Site: Latest Details
Counties continue to argue against a single regional site. The state says that locations have not been finalized.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Abington, PA|News|
Citing Pandemic, PA Extends Deadline To File Income Taxes
Pennsylvania residents will have a little more time to get their taxes done this spring. This is what you need to know.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Norristown|News|
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Coming To Norristown This Week
The clinic is only open to residents of Norristown. See more details on the special, one-day event:
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Norristown|News|
New Details As Brother, 13, Charged In Montco Girl's Death
Security footage shows the teen holding the weapon with his arm extended, apparently pointing it at his younger sister, the complaint says.
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Montgomeryville-Lansdale, PA|News|
Runaway Teen Missing From Montco: Police
Authorities are asking for the public's help in safely locating a missing 15-year-old, who was visiting Montco from Massachusetts.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Lower Gwynedd-Ambler-Whitpain, PA|News|
Runaway Teen Missing From Ambler Area: Police
Authorities are asking for the public's help in safely locating a missing 15-year-old, who was visiting the Ambler area from Massachusetts.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Norristown|News|
Montgomery County Vaccine Updates: More Doses Needed, New Sites
The county continues to warn that vaccinating all of 1A could take some time. A new site opened, and conflict with the state is ongoing.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Norristown|News|
Norristown Man Shot, Killed Ex's Brother: DA
Wanted and on the run since early January, the man was taken into custody by U.S. Marshals in Philadelphia on Friday.
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