Wednesday, February 13, 2013
The third-annual college fair, hosted by Montgomery County Community College and Greater Norristown Police Athletic League, will have nearly 40 attending colleges.
The Greater Norristown Regional College Fair will be held on Feb. 21 at the Greater Norristown Police Athletic League (GNPAL). Going into its third year, the college fair will host nearly 40 accredited colleges and universities. Over 125 high school students from around Montgomery County, in grades nine through 12, as well as their families, are expected and encouraged to attend. In addition, college students interested in transferring and adult students, are also welcomed to the event. “It’s open to the public, just come on in,” Maggie Hall, a GNPAL board of directors member, said. Hall, who sits on the board’s Education committee, noted the increase of student participation over the last three years, thanks to the partnership between the…
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Greater Norristown PAL
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Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Five things to know about Norristown and life today.
1. Today is the annual Columbus Day Celebration at the Columbus Monument at Sterigere Street and Harding Boulevard in Elmwood Park. Join Hank Cisco and a host of other notable Norristownians at 11:15am to pay tribute to the great explorer. 2. The Norristown Business Association is asking the community to vote for their favorite Norristown restaurant. The winning restaurant will be announced in December. Go to the NBA's website to vote. 3. Norristown Community House is holding their World Food Day event on Sunday, Oct. 16, at Calvary Baptist Church from 5 to 7pm. Join them for a free dinner and learn how you can impact the world’s food needs. RSVP to norristowncommunityhouse@gmail.com or call Becky at 610-277-0496 soon to reserve a spot for…
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Sterigere St & Harding Blvd, Norristown, PA
Columbus Monument
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Montgomery Hose and Fire Co.
201 W Freedley St, Norristown, PA
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Calvary Baptist Church of Norristown
801 W Marshall St, Norristown, PA
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340 Dekalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA
Montgomery County Community College
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Thursday, September 22, 2011
Here are five things to know about Norristown and life today.
1. Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library is holding Preschool Storytime today at 10:30 a.m. Children ages 3 to 6 are invited to come enjoy stories, songs and games. 2. Do you own property in Norristown? The Landlord Cooperation Program is accepting new application at its meeting tonight at 7 p.m. at Greco Roman Restaurant, 2541 W. Main St. in West Norriton. The group will be discussing property management and tenant screening. 3. It's Norristown legend Tommy Lasorda's birthday today. The baseball great turns 84. 4. It's College Day at Norristown Area High School. Colleges will be on campus offering info to interested students from 9 to 11 a.m. in the school gym. If your high school student is considering higher education, make sure …
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Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library
1001 Powell St, Norristown, PA
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2541 W Main St, Norristown, PA
Greco Roman Restaurant
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Norristown Area High School
1900 Eagle Dr, Norristown, PA
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601 Skippack Pike, Blue Bell, PA
Blue Bell Inn
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Thursday, September 15, 2011
Former Norristown Police Chief William Bambi remembered and some great things happening around town are just a few of the things other media outlets are writing about Norristown around the Web.
The Times Herald reports that Tatiana Berry, of Haws Avenue, was charged with allegedly assaulting her ex-boyfriend with a boxcutter and threatening his sister with a stun gun on Monday afternoon. Berry, 22, reportedly came to an East Spruce Street residence looking for her ex-boyfriend, who is the father of her child, to collect child support. She argued with him and allegedly swung a boxcutter, cutting his arm and leg. Berry later reportedly threatened his sister with a stun gun who then called the police. The Herald remembers William J. Bambi, Norristown's Chief of Police from 1980 to 1992, who passed away Monday at the age of 72. Bambi was described as a hard-working, tough cop who was once in charge of criminal investigations and the …
