Norristown News

The public is invited to the annual Memorial Day Observance, taking place at the historic Montgomery Cemetery , located at One Hartranft Ave.

This driver, who asked that his name not be used as he fights to stay in the United States, was arrested after a traffic stop in Bensalem last fall.

There are some new faces in town, and many area residents will likely be coming to Norristown to welcome the entire family.

Looking to start a grass-roots movement to clean up both the image and streets of Norristown, 23-year-old Shae Ashe has launched a fundraising initiative on Indiegogo.com in the hopes of revitalizing his once-proud hometown.

Exercise. Environment. Fun. The day is intended to really combine them all. The Montgomery County Commissioners along with the Greater Valley Forge Transportation Management Authority will team up to bring National Bike To Work Day to Montgomery County.

This week: How much do lawn services cost? How much do you pay for your lawn service? And what does that cover - just mowing, or does it cover weeding, pruning, planting? Please share in the comments below - we promise we won't judge you! And if you've got a lawn service you love, tell us that too.

Norristown Police are searching for a man who reportedly stole $400 worth of Gerber Good Start baby formula from Thriftway, before fleeing the scene in a Cadillac.

Using a database comprised of crime data and statistics from the FBI , U.S. Justice Department, and more than 17,000 local law enforcement agencies, an online research service called Neighborhood Scout now allows local residents to see a statistical breakdown of crimes by neighborhood.

For most, it is a day off of school. Many take a long holiday weekend. Most even get it off for work.

West Norristown will be holding its annual Community Day from noon to 4 p.m. this Saturday, May 18 on the grounds of the Norristown Area High School .

GOV. CORBETT should be ashamed of himself for suggesting that the people of Pennsylvania aren't working because they can't pass employers' drug tests.

Long before Geno Auriemma was inducted into the Hall of Fame or won the first of his eight national championships as the head women's basketball coach at UConn, he played at the Salvation Army Center in Norristown, Pa.

A father and son duo from Norristown were arrested after they allegedly broke into a Lower Providence man's apartment, threw him down a flight of stairs, and stole his fiance's phone to settle a drug debt.

They should have a say, too. And for once, a local fundraiser and event will feature the four-legged members of our families.

In January, SEPTA identified five critical deferred projects that, if it does not come up with the funds to fix, will be the first pieces of the network to close.

Have you always wondered where your family came from? What their past jobs or homes were like? Do you know your great- great- great- great- grandparents? Would you like to? On May 21 at 7 p.m., the Historical Society of Montgomery County will offer the low-cost course on " Uncovering Your Past: An Introduction to Genealogy ." It is a four-course ... (more)

From PennDOT: The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission advises motorists traveling eastbound on the PA Turnpike , between the Norristown and Ft.

A Norristown man is facing charges after he allegedly backed into a police surveillance vehicle on Friday night.

Two Norristown men are facing were cited in connection with a May 3 incident in which they allegedly damaged a window of Highland Manor in Perkiomen Township, according to the Pennsylvania State Police .

The Norristown Police Department has announced the identity of the victim of the Friday afternoon shooting on Chain Street.