Norristown, PA|News|
Woman Rear-Ended After Stopping for Deer, Police Say
According to police, the Norristown man who hit a woman's car later fled.

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According to police, the Norristown man who hit a woman's car later fled.

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A Norristown man faces multiple counts of assault.
The concert, with multiple groups performing, will be a fundraiser for the Norristown church.
Alexis Mexican Market was robbed on Jan. 12, say police.
New numbers from the Centers for Disease Control show Americans are living longer than ever.
A look at a few of the events this week in the Norristown area.
His family and friends gathered to celebrate his life on that day before what would have been his birthday.
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The recycling takes place in January.
Another arrest in a fatal Pottstown shooting, and a rescue from an icy creek round out the week's top stories in Montgomery County.
Ricco Rios, of Norristown, died as a trash truck passenger in a Hilltown township incident in July; the truck driver faces charges of homicide by vehicle, unlawful activities while using a cell phone and more.
Paoli's Melissa Shang has gotten support from people across the country since her December petition went public.
Also making headlines this past week: West Chester alum is 'Bachelor' contestant, Congressman Jim Gerlach won't seek re-election, and youngster's American Girl doll mission gaining national attention.
Fire companies with more than 50 volunteer firefighters raised concerns about whether they would be required to provide health insurance for their volunteers under the Affordable Care Act.
There were no injuries at a Juniper Street fire.
The mobile home caught fire on Friday.
A man driving a vehicle that may have been involved with stolen assault rifles tried to elude capture, police say.
The county’s Department of Public Safety is currently upgrading their 911 dispatch system.
The county’s Department of Public Safety is currently upgrading their 911 dispatch system.