Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Patch reflects on the anniversary of the September 11 attacks and invites readers to share.
As the nation reflects on the anniversary of September 11, many images come to mind. Here are just a handful of photographs from the local memorials, including sites in New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. In this gallery, Patch staff captures the Ground Zero Memorial in New York City, a New Jersey September 11 Memorial, and a Flight 93 Memorial in Shanksville. Do you have images of local remembrances? Please share them with our readers. Click "Upload Photos and Videos" below and add your own contributions.
A former FBI agent believes she saw angels guarding the Flight 93 crash site in Pennsylvania on 9/11 and has written a book about her experience.
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Tuesday, September 11, 2012
A former FBI community liaison has revealed that she believes she saw legions of angels in the mist at the crash site of United Airlines Flight 93 on Sept. 11, 2011. Lillie Leonardi is a former police officer who later retired from the FBI due to post-traumatic stress disorder. Leonardi arrived outside of Shanksville, Pa., about three hours after the hijacked airliner crashed and served as a liaison between the agency and the families of crash victims. Leonardi's book, "In the Shadow of a Badge: A Spiritual Memoir," features descriptions of how the plane was seemingly swallowed up by a smoldering crater and only small pieces of debris littered the crash site. "That's when I started seeing like shimmery lights ... and it was kind of misty …
Monday, May 28, 2012
As we take time this Memorial Day to remember the men and women who died while serving our country, Norristown Patch offers this conversation with a soldier and Norristown native about his time at war.
This feature, title "Bound by History, Torn by Experience," was originally published on Sept. 9, 2011, in remembrence of the September 11 attacks. This weekend, communities across our nation will gather to remember the events of Sept. 11, 2001 and mourn those lives lost in the attack. Most adults can recall the events of that morning and while we may have dealt with the experience in different ways, few can say that the effects have not been profound for our nation. Folks from all walks of life across our country felt the emotional shockwaves from the devastation – even right here in Norristown. Tom Myers and Jeremy Benjamin have been best friends for over 30 years. The pair grew up next door to one another on Swede St. While the two 36-…
Thursday, December 8, 2011
It's that time of year and media outlets all over the web are taking a look back at the big stories of 2011.
As 2011 comes to a close, media outlets all over the web are taking a look back a the stories and images that shaped our world this year. Here are a couple of the best we've seen so far. AOL has compiled a list of 11 days that bookmarked our consciousness in 2011. Events like the death of Osama bin Laden, the Earthquake in Japan, the birth of the Occupy Wall Street movement and the death of Steve Jobs are outlined in graphic clarity. You can see the full list here. And speaking of graphics, the pop-culture and viral media blog Buzzfeed has collected what they're calling "The 45 Most Powerful Images of 2011." The collection features pictures of the devastation in Japan, stirring images from 9/11 memorials and snapshots of protestors across …
Monday, September 12, 2011
Norristown crimes, 9/11 remembrances and area residents still recovering from flood damage are just a few of the things other local media outlets around the Web are saying about Norristown.
The Daily Local reports that Tredyffrin Police on a burglary stake-out in a residential neighborhood arrested four people early Sept. 1, three of them Norristown residents. Tabrina Lenning, 26, Austin Gross, 18, and Courtney Appleton, 20, all from Norristown, were arrested after police reported discovering items and cash in their parked vehicles in an area where numerous burglaries have been reported. The Times Herald reports that a suspect believed to be involved in an armed robbery was arrested Thursday, but later charged with only firearm and marijuana possession after victims could not positively identify him. The victims were robbed at 5:30 pm on Astor Street and although police later found men on bikes fitting the description of the …
Sunday, September 11, 2011
More than 500 American flags welcomed football fans to the PJP2 league season opener.
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Sunday, September 11, 2011
The gridiron was draped in a blanket of sunshine and the crowd’s excitement was building to a fever pitch as the newly erected scoreboard boldly displayed the home squad’s scoring success. All of the excitement at the Pope John Paul II Pac-10 season opener in Royersford came to a screeching halt, much like every American’s life did on 9/11, as a solemn ceremony took place just before kick off to honor the fallen men, women and children that perished ten years ago as well as the men and women in our armed services that fight to defend the freedom that we so often take for granted. The moment of silence shared by those in attendance had a special meaning for one person in particular on the sidelines – PJP II junior and Norristown native G.P…
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Many area communities have organized memorial ceremonies to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Sept. 11.
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Saturday, September 10, 2011
This weekend, communities all over our area will be holding memorial services to commemorate the 10th anniversay of 9/11. Montgomery County held a memorial service earlier today at the Montgomery County Courthouse titled "Remember the Past/Embrace the Future." You can read more about the event at The Times Herald's website here. Here's a list of events happening this weekend: If you'd like you're own memorial to keep, Sign-A-Rama in Norristown is offering 9/11 Remembrance Flags to honor those that sacrificed their lives and those that are fighting for our country. The flags are 2'x3' ($28) and 3'x5' ($40). Call 610-277-9860 or stop by the store to purchase a custom flag.
Friday, September 9, 2011
More flood-related troubles and several Norristown crime stories are just a few of the topics local media outlets are writing about around the Web.
Montgomery News reports that The American Red Cross of Southeastern Pennsylvania will open new shelters for those in the greater Philadelphia area displaced by flooding. Eisenhower Middle School on 1601 Markley Street will open later this evening as a shelter. Tropical Storm Lee has worsened flooding conditions left from Hurricane Irene two weeks prior and fears continue that the next few days could bring additional rainfall. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation issued cautions to motorists driving near rivers steams and creeks. Meanwhile, PennDOT crews have continued to clear inlets so that water drains properly and roadways stay barricaded. The Schuylkill Expressway suffered flooding early morning into mid-day Thursday and crews…
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
USM moving in and Montco's security measures in a post-9/11 world are among the topics being covered by other local media around the Web.
The Times Herald reports that the USM corporate headquarters is scheduled to open this month at the newly renamed Norristown Centre (formerly Studio Centre). Construction was completed for the $48 million project June 15, and a portion of the company’s 440 employees could move in as early as Sept. 9. Jayne Musonye, Norristown Director of Development, said, “Development of this nature is always positive for Norristown.” The Herald also reported on how the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11 significantly changed Montgomery County’s security measures, particularly with regards to high-profile buildings. Deputy beat patrols were instituted within a several block radius of the Montgomery County Courthouse to keep an eye out for suspicious activity. …
Monday, September 5, 2011
Federal aid is available for hurricane cleanup, and the county plans a 9/11 tribute in this week's look at local media coverage of Norristown from around the Web.
The Times Herald reports that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) sent out emergency response teams all throughout Montgomery County to assess storm damage from Hurricane Irene. Yesterday, the agency declared that federal aid will be made available to supplement state and local recovery efforts in our area. Officials noted that a disaster recovery center could open to help area residents if the county meets the damages threshold. Phillyburbs.com notes that Norristown will be hosting a ceremony commemorating the 10th anniversary of Sept. 11 at 11 a.m. on Friday under the memorial sculpture outside the Montgomery County Courthouse. The sculpture depicts a set of bronze hands holding a steel girder to the sky. The ceremony will be …
Blind Dog
4:25 pm on Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Gerhard, you ever so eloquently took the words right out of my mouth. I was reading this article & turned to my lovely wife & said "Renter apartments searched/inspected yearly by code enforcements!", and then lo & behold, you posted THE SAME EXACT THING in the comments here. Great minds think alike, I guess! If you're not too busy this weekend, maybe we could get together for a cold one and a … more ›