🌱 Patch AM: Can Norristown snap its losing streak in Thursday’s home showdown?

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In today's newsletter:

• Can Norristown snap its losing streak in Thursday's home showdown?
• How does a Norristown couple really live on $180,000?

Also on today's calendar: Hammer and Nails, Grooming for Guys Grand Opening and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A passing morning shower, with a high of 87 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Clouds and sun; less humid, temps: high: 79, low: 58.
• Saturday: A p.m. shower in places, with a high of 79 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Football Recap: Abington's Seniors Lead the Way (maxpreps.com) — Norristown High's football team fell 13-0 to Abington, extending the Eagles' losing streak to five games and dropping them to 0-2. Norristown now prepares to host Kennett at home Thursday at 6:30 p.m., hoping strong local support can help spark a turnaround.
   

• A Week In Norristown, PA On A $180,000 Joint Income (refinery29.com) — A Norristown office manager opens up about how she and her husband manage their $180,000 joint income, from rent and utilities to savings and debt. Her detailed breakdown of expenses, financial history, and safety net offers a candid look at middle‑class life and money choices in Norristown today.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Norristown

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 12
• Hammer and Nails, Grooming for Guys Grand Opening →
  155 Main St, King of Prussia
  10:00 am
• Art in the Park Arts & Music Festival →
  Elmwood Park Zoo, 1661 Harding Blvd, Norristown
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday September 10
• Town Hall with Councilman David McMahon →
  Norristown PA
  6:30 pm
Saturday September 12
• Art in the Park →
  Elmwood Park Zoo, 1661 Harding Blvd, Norristown
  10:00 am
• Calling All Crafters & Artisans - Craft Fair at the Maenner-Chor →
  Norristown Maenner-Chor Club, 920 Haws Ave, Norristown, PA
  11:00 am
Monday September 14
• Sixth Annual Kids' Fair in the Seventeenth →
  Elmwood Park Zoo, 1661 Harding Blvd, Norristown
  5:30 pm
Thursday September 17
• Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza →
  The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center & Fairgrounds, 100 Station Ave, Oaks
  9:00 am
Saturday September 19
• Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Flea Market & Bake Sale →
  132 E Valley Forge Rd, King of Prussia
  9:00 am
• Rocky Horror Picture Show →
  The Centre Theater, 208 DeKalb St, Norristown
  7:30 pm
Sunday September 20
• Community Day →
  John James Audubon Center, 1201 Pawlings Rd, Audubon
  3:00 pm
Monday September 21
• Conshohocken Restaurant Week →
  , Conshohocken
  5:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Witness Tree: Art, History, and Nature at Mill Grove →
  John James Audubon Center, 1201 Pawlings Rd, Audubon
  10:00 am

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🗞 Nearby News

King of Prussia

• TVD Live Shots: Collie Buddz with SensaMotion at Upper Merion Township Park, 9/4 (thevinyldistrict.com)
• Masked man accused of terrorizing people near City Hall extradited back to Philadelphia (fox29.com)
• QBTS Investigation Alert: D-Wave Quantum Inc. Investors are Encouraged to Contact KTMC Law Firm (natlawreview.com)

Plymouth Meeting

• How Maple Acres Farm Survived a Century of Change in Plymouth Meeting (montco.today)

Radnor

• 9 Radnor Students Chosen As National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists (patch.com)

Ok Norristown! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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