Elmwood Zoo Visitors Can Now Camp Out With The Animals Overnight

A giraffe feeding, flashlight tour, breakfast, and more are included. Details:

Norristown Music, Dance Festival Planned For Juneteenth

The festivities will take place at the intersection of Dekalb and Main streets and feature a slew of performances.

Norristown Homeless Encampments Spark Local Debate: Reports

At least one local official has advocated to “make a point” by offering to bus people to a local university.

‘Large’ Sinkhole Closes Crooked Lane In Upper Merion

The sinkhole will close the roadway for at least a week, authorities said.

New Baby Porcupine Born At Elmwood Park Zoo

For the second time in a week, Elmwood has a new baby in its midst.

Montco Recruiting New 911 Call Center Operators, Starting at $39K

The county remains in dire need of more 911 telecommunicators.

Montco Hospital Patient Safety Grades: Suburban, Einstein, Jefferson

From A to C: see how hospitals around Montgomery County fared in the latest patient safety ratings.

Mother’s Day 2023 Brunch: Reserve Now In Norristown Area

Several local restaurants are offering Mother's Day specials.

New Baby Peccaries Arrive At Elmwood Zoo

The zoo is continuing to expand its new baby animal offerings.

Elmwood Park Zoo Announces Expanded Hours, Giraffe Feeding Return

After weeks of limited opening days and hours, Elmwood is expanding its offerings.

Montco Road To Be Renamed For Fallen State Trooper Branden Sisca

Trooper Branden T. Sisca Memorial Highway, in honor of a selfless local hero, will soon course through Montgomery County.

Nearly 80 Years Later, Montco Men Who Died In World War II Remembered

As World War II raged, April 20, 1944 was a fateful day in the Mediterranean Sea.

Animal Hospital Breaks Ground At Elmwood Park Zoo

The state of the art animal hospital will be among the best in the nation, officials say.

Yappy Hours Return To Elmwood Park Zoo

Dogs are getting their proper respect at Elmwood Park Zoo this spring and summer.

A Thousand Pinwheels Adorn Norristown SEPTA For Child Abuse Awareness

Mission Kids investigated a total of 1,206 cases of suspected child abuse cases in Montgomery County in 2022.

Norristown To Host Free Hazardous Waste Recycling Event

The event will allow residents to safely dispose of toxic waste free of charge.

PA American Water Going Door To Door In Norristown

The company is hoping to find and eliminate lead pipes in the area, officials said.

Muntjac And More: Elmwood Zoo Features 6 New Guests

Meet the golden pheasant, female muntjac, Lady Amherst's Pheasant, mandarin duck, alpaca, and white-faced whistling duck.

Norristown's Carver Center Gets $10,000 Donation From Local Man

Local entrepreneur and renowned philanthropist Lenny Bazemore continues to make a huge impact on his hometown.

Sharpshooters To Kill Deer In Norristown To Control Population

Meat will be donated to local food banks, officials said.

Cirque Du Soleil Returning To Montco: Tickets Now On Sale

The iconic Big Top will once again be a fixture for passing motorists in Montgomery County.

Norristown's Elmwood Park Zoo Announces Reopening Date

The wait is over after months of closure at Elmwood.

'Code Blue' Declared In Montco As March Freeze Moves In

Check on your neighbors: wind chills could plummet into the teens or below Wednesday night into early Thursday, officials warn.

Norristown's Sterigere Street Bridge To Shut Down For Reconstruction

About 17,500 vehicles traverse the hundred-year-old, 85-foot-long concrete bridge per day.​

Alpacas Arrive In Norristown: Elmwood Gets New Stars

Representatives of the fluffy, llama-adjacent camelids hailing from the Andean highlands have arrived in Norristown.

Star Student: Mariesa Excels In Softball, School In Norristown

We all know students who excel in academics, fine arts, or volunteer service. Here's one local resident having an impact in Norristown.

Star Student: Denim Excels At Norristown

We all know students who excel in academics, fine arts, or volunteer service. Here's one local resident having an impact in Norristown.

Help Patch Recognize Star Students In Norristown

Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to celebrate star students who make life better in Norristown with contributions big and small.

Elmwood Zoo Shuts Down Through February

The zoo will close its doors to the public for two months as demolition of key areas gets underway.

$1M Lottery Ticket Sold In Montco Wawa

One customer at a local Wawa won huge this week.

Elmwood Zoo Says Goodbye To Its 2 Cougars

Russett and Yukon, rescued from the wilds of Idaho as orphaned cubs, will no longer call Norristown home.

Homeless Advocates Sleep On Steps Of Montco Court To Raise Awareness

The 'Sleep Out' was hosted by members of the Norristown Hospitality Center. A day later, a group member was found dead in the community.

Elmwood Zoo Gets $30M Donation For Premier Exotic Animal Hospital

A massive donation will create "one of the largest and most advanced exotic animal care facilities in the nation" in Norristown.

Norristown Trail Junction Center To Hold Open House

When complete, the Schuylkill River Trail facility will include a cafe, environmental exhibits, meeting space, bike repairs, and more.

Inflation Impacting 2022 Pumpkin Prices In Norristown Area

Finding the best fall pumpkin at a field in Norristown could come at an increased cost this year.

Leaf Collection Season Is Here In Norristown: What To Know

Leaves are falling, and public works is ready to begin collection.

Boil Water Advisory In Montco Communities Has Now Expired

The advisory had been issued due to the potential for "microbial contamination" in certain communities' drinking water supply.

Valley Forge To Host Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Service

Washington Memorial Chapel will honor the late British monarch with a memorial, tea reception, and "prayers for accession" for the new king.

Norristown Boil Water Advisory Issued

A boil water advisory has been issued by the Pennsylvania American Water for Norristown. Here’s what to know:

Ancient Chinese Training Discipline Added To Schuylkill River Trail

The Qi Gong installation draws from Chinese medicine, philosophy, and martial arts. The discipline even inspired a Star Wars character.