Abington, PA|News|
Getting A COVID-19 Vaccine In PA: This Week's Updates
New tools launched, outreach and registration programs for seniors, updated timeline estimates, and more.
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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COVID Vaccine 'Line Jumpers' A Growing Problem In Montgomery Co.
Many of the line jumpers capitalizing on a loophole in the registration software are not even in the 1A priority group.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Plymouth-Whitemarsh, PA|News|
Major Step Forward In $325 Million Montco Development Project
A rooftop bar, lounge, adjacent 11-story office tower, and two new restaurants are part of the larger $325 million development project.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Montgomeryville-Lansdale, PA|News|
PA Ramping Up Efforts To Get More Seniors Vaccinated
The state has plans to get more seniors registered for the vaccine, while they consider policy changes to improve efficiency.
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Montgomeryville-Lansdale, PA|News|
PA State Parks Opening More Campsites For Pets
Great news for the pups: Pennsylvania is improving pet accessibility at its state parks over the coming year.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Norristown|News|
Montco Vaccine Wait Line Grows To 153K, COVID Hotline Launched
The wait line continues to grow as the county seeks ways to address the mounting frustrations of confused residents.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Norristown|News|
Here's How Much Snow Fell Across Montgomery County Overnight
A third round of snow in just over a week hit the local area overnight. Here's what fell in Montgomery County towns.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Montgomeryville-Lansdale, PA|News|
Lansdale Man Opens Gourmet Food Truck, Fights Food Insecurity
Local resident Dan Lynch left corporate America with a mission: set an example for his children and while helping the local community.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Norristown|News|
Montco Mass COVID-19 Vaccine Site Closed, As All First Doses Used
Montgomery County has run out of first doses, and the mass vaccination site at Norristown Area HS has been closed for the rest of the week.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Norristown|News|
4 More Cases Of U.K. Variant Confirmed In Montgomery County
"The variant is likely much more widespread in the community" than present numbers indicate, officials said.
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Montgomeryville-Lansdale, PA|News|
Montco Man Wielding Samurai Sword Shot, Killed By Police: DA
Police said the man with the sword charged at an officer when he arrived on the scene.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Norristown|News|
Montco's Bruce Castor Under Fire For Trump Impeachment Opening
Republicans, reportedly including the former president himself, laid into former Montco DA Bruce Castor's performance Tuesday.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Norristown|News|
PA Launches Vaccine Eligibility Tool: Here's How Long You'll Wait
Pennsylvania officials hope the new online tool will help alleviate some of the ongoing confusion over the coronavirus vaccine.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Plymouth-Whitemarsh, PA|News|
Montco Hospital Launches 2-Day COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic
The Montgomery County hospital is calling it a "historic" day as they administer their first doses at the clinic.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Norristown|News|
COVID Vaccine Clinic Set At Suburban Hospital In East Norriton
The Montgomery County hospital is calling it a "historic" day as they administer their first doses at the clinic.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Norristown|News|
BNP Paribas Moving Out Of KOP As It Expands, Adds 300 Jobs
The growing global bank is expanding is adding 300 jobs to the local economy as it moves to a larger headquarters.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Montgomeryville-Lansdale, PA|News|
PA Officials Address COVID-19 Vaccination Timeline
Authorities addressed the latest on the COVID-19 vaccine in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, as millions await their turn.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Plymouth-Whitemarsh, PA|News|
New Shake Shack Opens At Plymouth Meeting Mall
A new food option is on the menu for residents in the Plymouth Meeting area.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Norristown|News|
Code Blue In Place Until Wednesday In Montgomery County
Frigid temperatures will continue, as more snow is on the way to Montgomery County. Here's what to expect this week.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Montgomeryville-Lansdale, PA|News|
New Tower Health Urgent Care Opening In North Wales
North Wales is getting a brand new urgent care center, Tower Health announced Monday.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
