Norristown
Norristown Unveils New Mural In Art District
The borough of Norristown has taken the wraps off a mural that’s designed to be the gateway to the town’s arts district.
Murder Suspect Arrested In Newark, NJ For Montgomery County Double Murder
A suspect has been arrested in connection with a vicious double murder that happened in Montgomery County back in June.
Another Guilty Plea In Montco And Chesco Grave Robberies
Two more Pottstown men have admitted their roles in a conspiracy to steal bronze vases from two cemeteries in Montgomery and Chester counties and then sell them for scrap in Philadelphia.
Montgomery County Judge Won’t Release Child Porn Evidence For Defense
A Montgomery County judge has refused to order prosecutors to copy several images of child pornography requested by the attorney representing Gary Romano, a Norristown man accused of molesting a child he was babysitting.
Norristown Woman Killed In Freak Accident On Pa. Turnpike
A suburban Philadelphia woman has died after a freak highway accident involving a flying road sign.
Local Musicians To Be Inducted Into Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
Two Norristown men are being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Saturday. Franny Beecher and Al Rex of Bill Haley and the Comets are among those being honored.
Montgomery County Hires Firm To Rid Courthouse Of Mold
Officials in Montgomery County are taking aggressive steps to get rid of some mold that was discovered in the courthouse in Norristown earlier this year.
Judge’s Ruling Allows Suit Against State Police To Go Forward For Allegedly Harassing Bikers
A Norristown lawyer, who represents three members of two motorcycle clubs stopped in New Jersey by troopers who demanded they remove jackets bearing biker club colors and logos, says a federal judge’s recent decision in the case is a First Amendment victory.
Coroner: Cardinal Bevilacqua Died Of Natural Causes
The Montgomery County coroner has the final say on the death of Cardinal Anthony Bevilacqua and says there was no foul play. His eminence died of natural causes in late January at the age of 88.
Man Struck By SEPTA Train In East Falls
A man was reportedly struck and killed by a SEPTA train in East Falls early Saturday morning.
Pa. State Police Commissioner Says Some Barracks Could Close
The commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police is raising the possibility of closing some barracks, as he wrestles with a reduced number of troopers on his force.
Elmwood Park Zoo And Other Organizations Facing Funding Cuts
Norristown’s Elmwood Park Zoo and other cultural and educational institutions in Montgomery County are facing significant funding cuts because of a nearly $40 million shortfall in the county budget.
Man Arrested In Alleged Murder-For-Hire Plot In Montgomery County
The Montgomery County District Attorney announced the arrest of a local sandwich shop owner for allegedly soliciting a hit man.
Residents Try To Make Their Way Through Flood Waters In Norristown
Rising flood waters in Norristown left many residents with no choice but to wade through the water to get home.
Montgomery County Prosecutors Credit Community For Helping To Solve Murder
On the heels of an arrest this past week of an 18-year-old man for the shooting death of his former girlfriend, just 16-years-old, Montgomery County prosecutors are crediting the community for stepping up and helping them solve the crime so quickly.
