Area Girl Petitions American Girl To Release a Doll with a Disability

Melissa Shang, 10, says "disabled girls are American girls too."

Man Steals from Coffee Shop—and You’ll Never Guess What Happened Next

Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?

Second Grader’s “Buddy Bench” Goes Viral

Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.

The Week's Best Good News: A Winning Wedding, 26 Days of Kindness and More

Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.

In NJ, JFK's Nephew Introduces Newest Kennedy To The World

New baby arrives during the week of the 50th anniversary of President Kennedy's death.

In NJ, Patrick Kennedy—JFK's Nephew—Becomes A Dad Again

The Kennedy name lives on in Atlantic County, N.J.—and it lives on as the nation marks the 50th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy's assassination on Friday.

The Week's Best Good News: Man Finds $98K in Desk, Holocaust Survivor Reunited with Soldier

Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.

Butterball Turkey Hotline Helps Home Cooks Conquer Thanksgiving

Fifty turkey experts will answer questions on meal prep and turkey emergencies this holiday season.

How to Order Butterbeer at Starbucks

It's not on the menu, but customers can give baristas a special recipe that will produce a drink similar to the beverage enjoyed by the fictional witches and wizards from the Harry Potter books.

The Week's Best Good News

Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.

ICYMI: The Week's Best Good News

We rounded up the most uplifting stories trending across the country.

High School Student with Down Syndrome Scores Touchdown [VIDEO]

A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.

Have Something to Say About Your Faith? We’re Looking for Bloggers!

Are you passionate about your faith? Whether you’re affiliated with a religious organization, house or worship or parochial school, serve as a religious leader in the community, or just feel spiritual, we want your voice on Patch!

Philadelphia Archdiocese Sells MontCo Property

The property was one of four unused properties sold by the Philadelphia Archdiocese on Wednesday.

Norristown Soldier Re-enlists at Memorial Wall of the Fallen in Afghanistan

Sgt. Jasmine Cotton, of the 101st Airborne Division, pledged her oath at the memorial in Salerno, Afghanistan.

Share Your Parade Photos: Win a Target Gift Card

Pennsylvania State Firemen's Parade takes to Norristown streets.

Observing Yom Kippur 2012

Find out where and how to observe the Jewish holiday in the Norristown area.

Communities That Care Celebrates National Family Day

Norristown CTC hosted its National Family Day celebration dinner at Gotwals Elementary on Monday evening.

Viewfinder: Norristown Celebrates Mexican Independence Day

Throngs of festival goers descended on Norristown on Saturday, Sept. 15 to celebrate Latino culture.

Celebrating Rosh Hashanah

Learn more about the Jewish New Year and make the holiday special with these traditional recipes.

Viewfinder: Oktoberfest 2012 at Elmwood Park Zoo

Throngs of supporters and beer lovers packed the zoo on Saturday for the annual ode to brew – Oktoberfest

Blue Bell Woman Gets Flash Mob Proposal

Heatherann Hughes of Blue Bell, got a "wow" of a proposal last weekend.

Norristown Native Honored in Gettysburg Monument

The Friend to Friend Masonic Memorial statue honors the brother-like bond between Union soldier Major General Winfield Scott Hancock, of Norristown, and Confederate Brigadier General Lewis Addison Armistead.

Show Your Grandparents Some Love

Sunday is National Grandparents Day, so let them know how much you love them! Upload their pic here and share in the comments what makes your grandparents so special.

Community Carnival Benefits New Mother Teresa Regional Catholic School in KOP

Part of the proceeds from the third-annual Mother of Divine Providence’s carnival will provide financial support to the new regional school.

Elmwood Park Zoo Celebrates the Ground Breaking on its New Parking Lot

Supporters and elected officials joined the staff and board of Elmwood Park Zoo on Wednesday in celebrating its new parking lot

Local Girl Scouts Attend Philly-Based Science and Technology Camp

Girl Scouts from the Norristown area recently attended Science, Technology, Engineering and Math camp at Philadelphia University.

Hank Cisco Remembers Judge Hodgson

Cisco, longtime friend of Montgomery County Judge Richard J. Hodgson who died Thursday, will replay his interview with the former president judge this week on "The Hank Cisco Show."

Norristown's Bicentennial on FYI Philly

Channel 6 ABC's weekend program featured a trio of local notables touting Norristown's Bicentennial Cookbook!

CORRECTION: Norristown Ambassador Hank Cisco to Headline Frank Rizzo Memorial on Monday, June 16

Cisco will head to Philadelphia for the 21st annual ceremony honoring his friend, the late Frank Rizzo, Mayor of Philadelphia.

Norristown Native Montgomery Police Chief Richard Brady Bids Farewell

After 42 years as a police officer - 30 years as chief of Montgomery Township Police - Richard Brady arrived for his last shift Thursday morning.

Librarian Helps Woman Give Birth in Parking Lot of Norristown Hospital

Rachel Fecho, of Norristown, was on her way to see her son in the emergency room when she found herself thrust into an emergency midwife situation.

'Movies From The Hill' Brings Movies to Norristown for Free

Project Twenty 1 to show animated shorts for free on July 13.

Area Man Rescued from National Park

Dave Johnson, of Audubon, waited hours to be discovered.

Norristown Re-enactor Helps Phoenixville Kiwanis Share History

Norristown's Noah Lewis, portraying Revolutionary War Soldier Ned Hector gave the Kiwanis K-Kids club a history lesson.

Mercy Suburban Hospital Hosting Free Health Events

Mercy Suburban is recognizing Older Americans Month with a free health fair and a public seminar on joint pain.

EMS Workers Deliver Baby at William Penn Inn

EMS service providers from Volunteer Medical Services Corps of Lansdale and Community Ambulance Association of Ambler delivered a baby girl on Monday night at William Penn Inn.

How Will Your Kids Be Spending Their Summer?

It's time to start thinking about summer camp for the kids and the Norristown Family Center has done the leg work for you.

Freedom Valley Y Hosting Free Saturday Full of Fun

"Healthy Kids Day" intended to help keep kids off the couch during the summer months.

Norristown Alum Honored With Prestigious Scholarship

Norristown High graduate Akbar Hossain was awarded a Harry S. Truman Scholarship, a highly competitive scholarship for students planning a career in public-service.