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Paralympic Gold Medalist / Armed Robbers Arrested / Jaguar Exhibit: Norristown Week In Review

Here's what you may have missed over the past week in the local area.

15 Methacton HS Students Among National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

The semifinalists for the 2017 National Merit Scholarship have been announced. 15 Methacton students have earned the honor.

Woman Pleads Not Guilty To Killing 96-Year-Old East Norriton Neighbor

A 34-year-old East Norriton woman has pleaded not guilty in the death of a 96-year-old neighbor whom she had never met.

'Rock the Block' Event To Revitalize Norristown Neighborhoods

Habitat for Humanity's unique program will send hundreds of volunteers into the streets of Norristown on revitalization projects.

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Rio Paralympics 2016: Methacton Grad Wins Double Swimming Gold

After a devastating fall from a dorm window her freshman year at Georgetown University, Michelle Konkoly has won two Rio paralympic golds.

Man Wins $483K At Valley Forge Casino While Wife Shops At Mall

A man won a $483,000 blackjack jackpot on Tuesday during a quick gambling stop while his wife shopped at the King of Prussia Mall.

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Two Norristown Men Among Trio Arrested For Armed Robbery: Cops

Two Norristown men have been arrested in connection to an armed robbery over Labor Day weekend, police said.

Norristown Jaguar Exhibit Construction To Lead To Road Closure

A road near Norristown's Elmwood Park Zoo will be temporarily closed next week due to construction on the jaguar exhibit.

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