Norristown|News|
Black Lives Matter Mural Moves Forward In Norristown
Officials have approved the artistic design for the mural, which will be positioned prominently in town.
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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|
Carson Wentz Traded To Colts: Reports
He was once the cornerstone of the Eagles future. The Carson Wentz era has come to a swift end in Philadelphia, several reports indicate.
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Lower Providence, PA|News|
Methacton Puts $220K Funding To Hydroponic Farm, Forensics Labs
The CSI labs present crime cases for students to solve, while the state of the art farming system is the first of its kind in PA.
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Norristown|News|
Montgomery County Storm Updates: Code Blue, Road Conditions
Crews hit the roads overnight as Montgomery County braced for yet another major snowstorm. The latest on closures, snow emergencies, more:
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Norristown|News|
Montco Alters Registration System To Prevent Line Jumping
Cheating the system had become an ongoing problem. Officials are hopeful the new single use link system will change that.
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Norristown|News|
Montco Shuts Down COVID Vaccine Clinics Over Shortage, Weather
The shortage of vaccine supplies, along with the incoming storms, have led the county to once again shut down mass vaccine sites this week.
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Norristown|News|
These 600 Montco Restaurants Have Received $6M Total In Relief
Awardees of the county's funding program have received $10,000 each, and more could be on the way.
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Montgomeryville-Lansdale, PA|News|
Many 2nd Doses Of Moderna Vaccine Mistakenly Given As 1st In PA
A "perfect storm" of circumstances has led to a massive shortage in second doses of the Moderna vaccine in Pennsylvania, officials said.
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Abington, PA|News|
Montco School Going Fully Virtual Due To Staffing Shortage
A large number of staff absences has forced a Montgomery County school district to revert to remote learning.
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Norristown|News|
PA COVID Cases Falling Despite UK Variant's Arrival [Latest Data]
The statewide percent positivity rate on tests has fallen to 8 percent, with all metrics showing improvements for several consecutive weeks.
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Norristown|News|
PA GOP Lashes Out At Pat Toomey Over Trump Impeachment Vote
"We did not send him there to 'do the right thing' or whatever," one GOP official said, as the party's schism grew.
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Norristown|News|
Joe Gale Announces Run For Governor, Sean Gale For U.S. Senate
Montgomery County Commissioner Joe Gale has declared his candidacy for governor, while his brother seeks Pat Toomey's seat.
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Norristown|News|
Montco State Sens. Push For Changes To Vaccine Registration In PA
State senators say that "frustrated constituents who desperately want to register for the vaccine" are being stymied by PA's system.
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West Chester, PA|News|
Chesco Home Of Trump's Impeachment Lawyer Vandalized
President Trump's impeachment lawyer Michael van der Veen saw his Chester County home vandalized as the trial commenced.
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Montgomeryville-Lansdale, PA|News|
Lansdale Farmers' Market Announces 2021 Location, Details
The popular Farmers' Market is back at Penndale Middle School this spring. Here's what to know.
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Norristown|News|
The Latest Montgomery County COVID-19 Vaccine Updates
Montco may be receiving a significant increase in doses soon. Meanwhile, the wait line has grown, and there are other concerns. The latest:
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Lower Providence, PA|News|
Royal Farms Expands Footprint In Montco With Another New Store
Wawa is getting some more competition. Another Royal Farms has brought its famous fried chicken to Montgomery County.
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Norristown|News|
New Royal Farms Opens Up In Collegeville
Wawa is getting some more competition. Another Royal Farms has brought its famous fried chicken to Montgomery County.
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Montgomeryville-Lansdale, PA|News|
PA Sets New Vaccine Policies Aimed To Expedite Rollout
All vaccine providers are now mandated to administer 80 percent of the first doses they receive within 7 days of delivery.
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Lower Providence, PA|News|
Lower Prov. PD Takes Step Towards Mental Health Communication
Decals placed in windows alert police officers of residents with mental handicaps and any other issues.
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