New Norristown Police Chief Hiring Still On Track For June

Municipal council is hoping to move swiftly in selecting the new chief of police in Norristown. The role has seen some turnover lately.

'Historic' Decline In Overdose Deaths In Montgomery Co: DA

A total of 139 people died from overdoses in the county in 2024, down from 190 in 2023 and a peak of 257 in 2020.

Montco Launches 'AI For The Public Good' Advisory Board

Montgomery County is launching a new initiative across the public and private sectors.

SEPTA Funding Is A 'Livability Crisis' In Montgomery Co.: Officials

The proposed elimination of regional rail would have devastating impacts on Montgomery County residents, officials say.

Free Hazardous Waste Disposal Event To Be Held In Montgomery County

Get rid of your paints, oils, chemicals, and other hazardous waste for free at the upcoming event.

Norristown Appoints 2 New, Temporary Municipal Council Members

Norristown's governing body is in a state of flux.

Group Recruiting Veterans For 'Hero's Trip' From KOP To D.C. Memorials

Veterans of World War II, Korea, and Vietnam can make the special trip to the nation's capital and receive a hero's welcome upon return.

Montgomery Co. Celebrates Transgender Day Of Visibility

Officials said it was vital to take a stand "at a time when federal officials scapegoat and target LGBTQ individuals for political gain."

Protest Against Elon Musk Held At Tesla Facility In King Of Prussia

Signs reading "SWASTI-CAR" were waved at a large local demonstration against the billionaire's influence in American government.

Norristown Wants To Improve, Modernize Key Intersection, Seeks $419K

Municipal council approved a grant application this week to improve the safety and accessibility of a key intersection in town.

Norristown Narrows Police Chief Search To A 'Top 10'

Municipal council said they hope to move quickly and make a final choice by the end of May.

Latest PA Measles Outbreak Unconnected To Montgomery County Case

The spread of measles in southeastern Pennsylvania and other areas of the country appears to be unconnected to Montgomery County.

Elmwood Park Zoo Seeks Approval From Norristown To Expand

Phase two of the zoo's ongoing reimagination could include a new bridge over Stony Creek and a swath of new animal exhibits.

Montco Hospital Nurses Union Reaches New Contract After Strike

Some 18 months of intense negotiation, including a strike, have ended in better staffing and wages, nurses say.

Norristown Councilwoman Lauren Hughes Resigns

Hughes is the second Norristown council member to resign this year.

Deer Cull To Be Held In Norristown Farm Park

Norristown Farm Park's deer population has decreased significantly over the past several years, but it's still too high, biologists say.

Once Lost To Arson, Norristown's Memorial Bandshell Is Being Rebuilt

Norristown is expected to award a bid to rebuild the century-old structure and community pillar that was destroyed last year.

Contact Tracing Continues After Measles Case Found In Montgomery Co.

An unknown number of people were exposed to the child on a plane, bus, and multiple healthcare facilities, officials said.

Montco 'Ghosted' By Federal Government, $5M In Key Funding Withheld

The funds, needed for rental assistance and to keep children from being homeless, are not frozen by any federal order, but remain missing.

Measles Case Confirmed In Montco, The First In PA In 2025

Contact tracing is underway, as the unvaccinated child was exposed to public transit and healthcare facilities.

Montco DEI Office To Expand With 4 New Hires Planned

Diversity initiatives remain front and center in Montgomery County despite cuts ongoing at the federal level.

Montco Creates New Big Data And Tech Office To Improve Efficiency

The new branch of county government will be spun out of the county’s pandemic-era Recovery Office.

Norristown State Hospital Redevelopment Signed, 700 New Homes Coming

Hundreds of townhomes and apartments, along with a major "tech complex," will soon be built in Norristown.

Montgomery Co. Underage Drinking Steadily Declines: State

The county is not alone among highly populated areas in Pennsylvania where underage residents are drinking less.

SCI Phoenix Prisoner Who Killed Cellmate Will Head To Trial: Officials

The victim was a man who had been convicted of indecent assault of a child, court documents show.

Thousands Of Montgomery Co. Residents Were Without Power Tuesday

Severe winds brought down trees and electrical wires around Montgomery County, impacting thousands.

'Refined' Vision For Norristown's Elmwood Park Redevelopment

An upcoming meeting will address progress in the plan to reshape Elmwood Park.

2 Montgomery Co. Court Employees Stole $7,000 In Traffic Fines: DA

The court employees also extensively falsified court records in an attempt to cover their tracks, police said.

Gov. Shapiro Appoints New Montgomery Co. Controller

The county has a new head of financial operations following the resignation of elected Controller Karen Geld-Sanchez.

Officials, Activists Highlight Human Trafficking Threat In Montco

“Traffickers are not always strangers," leaders say as they urge awareness of the ongoing threat.

Montgomery Co. Appoints First Ever Director Of Immigrant Affairs

As mass deportations continue nationwide and key federal programs are cut, Montgomery County is expanding supports for the most vulnerable.

New Controller Named For Montgomery County

East Norriton Township Manager Robert Hart has been appointed to replace Karen Sanchez, who served nine years as county controller.

Norristown Seeking Input On Qualities Expected From Police Chief

The municipality wants to know what is most valued in a candidate, from honesty and accountability to leadership skills and inclusivity.

Local GOP Calls Montco DEI Funding 'Wasteful And Discriminatory'

Montgomery County recently announced a significant investment into its DEI programs, as the ideology comes under attack nationwide.

Trump's Federal Funding Freeze Will 'Maximize Chaos': Montco Leaders

Hundreds of thousands of local residents would be harmed by the Trump administration's funding freeze, authorities say.

Montco Doubles Down On DEI Funding As Trump Seeks To End Programs

Montgomery County will quadruple the size of its DEI office, as Trump and the private sector dismantle similar programs across the nation.

'Silent Machine Guns' Made, Sold By Montco Firearms Traffickers: DA

Eight people were arrested as the large criminal organization, which utilized 3D printers, was dismantled.

Elmwood Park To Be Redesigned, Improved; Norristown Seeking Input

The key Norristown park, ravaged by natural disaster in recent years, will be expanded and reshaped. Officials are seeking public input.

During Rainy Norristown Rally, Activists Call For Democracy

"Together we have the power." On the eve of President Trump's inauguration, community leaders gathered in the freezing rain in Norristown.

Vigilance On Human Trafficking Needed, Montgomery Co. Leaders Say

"Human trafficking is a very secretive crime that preys on some of the most vulnerable among us," officials said.