Abington, PA|News|
Billions of 17-Year Cicadas Will Emerge In PA In 2021
Sounds of spring: the mating calls of billions of cicadas will resound across Pennsylvania this May.
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|
These 194 Montco Restaurants Have Received COVID Grant Funds
The first wave of pandemic relief to the county's restaurant industry has been announced. Of 866 applicants, 194 were awarded thus far.
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Norristown|News|
USA Today Names Schuylkill River Trail To National '10Best' List
The Schuylkill River Trail is once again under consideration to be named as the best trail in America. Vote now.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Norristown|News|
Montgomery County Out Of COVID 'Red' Zone: White House Report
The latest White House Coronavirus Task Force report indicates good news for Montgomery County.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Montgomeryville-Lansdale, PA|News|
Laurel House Domestic Violence Shelter Expanding In Upper Gwynedd
Laurel House, Montgomery County's only domestic violence shelter, is starting major renovations on a facility in Upper Gwynedd.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Montgomeryville-Lansdale, PA|News|
How PA Plans To Get More People Vaccinated
Leaders acknowledged that the state currently sits "in the middle of the pack" in vaccine distribution. Here's what PA is working on:
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Norristown|News|
U.K. Variant Of COVID-19 Found In Montgomery County
A bartender at a Montgomery County restaurant has tested positive for the new variant of the virus, officials said.
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Abington, PA|News|
COVID-19 Vaccine In Abington: How To Get It, And When
The coronavirus vaccine rollout continues across Pennsylvania. Here is the latest on how and when you may get access in the Abington area.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Montgomeryville-Lansdale, PA|News|
COVID-19 Vaccine In Lansdale: How To Get It, And When
The coronavirus vaccine rollout continues across Pennsylvania. Here is the latest on how and when you may get access in the Lansdale area.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Norristown|News|
COVID-19 Vaccine In Norristown: How To Get It, And When
The coronavirus vaccine rollout continues across Pennsylvania. Here is the latest on how and when you may get access in the Norristown area.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Abington, PA|News|
Eastern PA's First COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Site Opens
As a national shortage of doses hampers the immunization effort, a mass vaccination clinic for the elderly has opened up in eastern PA.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Perkiomen Valley, PA|News|
Levine Retweet Spurs Petition Against Montco School Board Member
Thousands demanded a Montgomery County school board member resign after sharing a derogatory social media post about Dr. Rachel Levine.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Norristown|News|
Phillies Resign Star Catcher J.T. Realmuto To $115M Deal: Reports
The Phillies reportedly made a big splash Tuesday, locking up the best catcher in baseball on a record-breaking deal.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Norristown|News|
PA Officials Give COVID Vaccine Update, Addressing Supply Issues
Gov. Wolf said that they were unaware that the national vaccine stockpile was depleted when the Trump administration told them to expand 1A.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Abington, PA|News|
Missing Montco Child Returned To Mother, Investigation Continues
Additional details emerged Tuesday in the case, which ended with the 6-year-old's father and another adult being taken into custody in NJ.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Plymouth-Whitemarsh, PA|News|
Scooter Robber Attacks Target Security Officer In Plymouth: PD
A Target loss prevention officer was attacked by a robbery suspect at the Plymouth Township store last week, police said.
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Norristown|News|
High-Speed Car And Foot Chase Through Montco Ends In Arrest
After crashing on the Schuylkill Expressway, the robbery suspect ran across the highway and tried to carjack another vehicle, police said.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Norristown|News|
Elmwood Zoo's Prissy, Beloved Boer Goat, Passes Away At 15
A veteran zoo resident, Prissy was described by those who cared for her as "the zoo's most enthusiastic participant" in guest interaction.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Montgomeryville-Lansdale, PA|News|
'Progress' As PA COVID Positivity Rate Lowest In 2 Months: Wolf
For the first time in months, some counties are coming close to dipping below the "substantial" transmission threshold.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Norristown|News|
January Coronavirus Cases In Montgomery County: Town By Town
Cases are decreasing around Montgomery County. Here's a look at how each municipality has fared thus far in January.
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