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Also on today's calendar: Upper Salford Park - Celebrates America 250 on October 10th and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Jumpstart loan program expands into Montco (chestnuthilllocal.com) — Small-scale developers in Norristown now have access to Jumpstart's expanded Montgomery County loan program, building on the existing Jumpstart Norristown training effort. Backed by new credit and investment funding, the initiative aims to help local residents rehab properties and create more affordable housing in Norristown and similar communities. Graduates and other local developers can apply for financing and mentoring immediately.
2. Reporter/Times Herald Football Week 7: North Penn, undefeated Pennridge set for SOL National clash at Crawford Stadium (timesherald.com) — Norristown High's football team heads to Pottstown tonight still seeking its first win after being shut out 31-0 by Phoenixville, their third straight scoreless game. The roundup also previews other key District 1 and Suburban One matchups, with records, rankings, and score predictions that give Norristown fans context on how their team stacks up across the region.
3. Former treasurer of Montco nonprofit pleads guilty to stealing $371K from organization (audacy.com) — From the courthouse in Norristown, prosecutors detailed how a former treasurer stole $371,000 from a Montgomery County-based occupational therapy nonprofit, then repaid the money before pleading guilty. The judge ordered 10 years of probation, while board members described how the theft nearly crippled scholarships and professional development, offering a cautionary tale for local organizations about financial oversight and trust.
4. Darby man draws prison for sex assaults of 2 Montgomery County girls (delcotimes.com) — A Montgomery County judge in Norristown sentenced a Darby man to 10 to 20 years in state prison, plus lengthy probation and lifetime registration, for sexually assaulting two young girls over several years. The case, heard in the county courthouse, included powerful victim statements and a sexually violent predator designation, underscoring how seriously local authorities are treating child abuse cases affecting families in nearby townships.
5. Montgomery County prosecutors charge multiple people tied to alleged criminal enterprise (6abc.com) — Montgomery County prosecutors in Norristown say they've dismantled an alleged criminal enterprise called "Always Running Plays," accusing members of staging kidnappings, robberies, and extortion schemes that started with a Bala Cynwyd restaurant parking lot ambush. Investigators also allege the group trafficked guns, laundered stolen money into luxury trips and purchases, and flaunted the lifestyle on social media, with several suspects now jailed and one still at large.
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