Here's a look at some of the top stories for the month of July on the Norristown Patch.
Independence Day Shooting Sends Two to Hospital
One dead and one wounded following a shooting in the area of Marshall and Violet streets on the Fourth of July.
Norristown Man Killed in Garbage Truck Accident in Hilltown
Ricco Rios, 24, of Norristown, was killed when the trash truck in which he was a passenger rolled into a drainage ditch in Hilltown Township.
Leaked Nude Photos Lead to Street Fight, Police Say
A woman told police she was attending a sleep-over with the victim, and when she came out of the shower and accidentally dropped her towel, the victim took a photo of her in the nude.
Franzone Arrested for Second Wedding Theft, Police Say
Already facing charges after he allegedly stole gifts from a wedding at the William Penn Inn, Joseph Patrick Franzone Jr., 35, of Bridgeport, has been charged with stealing gifts from a wedding in Upper Providence.
Same-Sex Couples Can Marry in Montgomery County: Register of Wills
Montgomery County Register of Wills Bruce Hanes announced that he was prepared to issue a marriage license to a same-sex couple, regardless of the Pennsylvania law banning same-sex marriages.
Man Airlifted After Being Shot Near Main and Haws
The Norristown Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred near the intersection of Main Street and Haws Avenue on July 3.
Man Airlifted Following Fireworks Mishap
A man lost several fingers after an accident involving fireworks near Astor Street and Harding Boulevard on the Fourth of July.
Rescue Underway After Vehicle Strikes House on Hamilton Street
Emergency crews were dispatched to the 500 block of of Hamilton Street in Norristown after a vehicle reportedly drove into a home.
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