Code Blue Emergency Declared for the Weekend

Temperatures are expected to dip into the twenties and teens over the next several days.

This release was sent in by the Montgomery County Department of Health. The Montgomery County Commissioners, on the advice of the Montgomery County Department of Public Safety, have declared a Code Blue Cold Weather Emergency for Montgomery County based on a review of forecasts from the National Weather Service. The Code Blue Declaration has been issued for Montgomery County for the period beginning at 6:00PM on Thursday, December 27, 2012 until 6:00PM on Monday, December 31, 2012. A Code Blue Cold Weather declaration is made in Montgomery County when winter conditions pose a threat of serious harm or death to individuals without shelter.  A Code Blue is called when the combination of air temperature and wind chill is anticipated to be …

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Latest Norristown Health Inspection Reports

Find your favorite spots and see how they fared with their health department inspections.

The Montgomery County Health Department conducts regular inspections of food-service establishments in Norristown. Here's your chance to see how the places you frequent did in their inspections. Click each establishment's name to see its Norristown Patch directory listing and click the date of the inspection to read the health department's report. August Moon Restaurant, 300 East Main Street – 10/17 Beagle Tavern, 1003 East Main Street – 11/8 Bueno's Restaurant, 607 West Marshall Street – 10/26 Diva's Kitchen, 210 West Johnson Highway – 11/1 Dunkin' Donuts, 151 West Main Street [CLOSED] – 10/23 Dunkin' Donuts, 939 East Main Street – 11/9 El Escondite, 522 West Marshall Street – 10/26 El Paraiso Mexicano, 333 DeKalb Street – 10/12 Gateway …

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Latest Bridgeport Health Inspection Reports

Since our monthly feature has proved so popular, we're expanding the coverage area to include some other neighboring communities. Find your favorite spots and see how they fared with their health department inspections.

The Montgomery County Health Department conducts regular inspections of food-service establishments in Bridgeport. Here's your chance to see how the places you frequent did in their inspections. Click the date of the inspection to read the health department's report for that eatery. Bridgeport Pizza, Route 23 and Depot Street – 8/6 Bridgeport Elementary, 900 Bush Street – 10/4 Bridgeport Rib House, 1049 Ford Street – 8/9 Café Rende, 1053 DeKalb Street – 8/8 Chick's Tavern, 231 East Fourth Street – 7/25 Cifelli's Deli, 492 Ford Street – 8/8 Demetris Uptown Market, 2 West Fourth Street – 8/1 Depot Bar, 300 Depot Street – 9/11 Desimone's Cafe, 400 Holstein Street – 8/31 Dino's Pizza & Pasta, 100 East Fourth Street – 8/1 Franzone's, 501 DeKalb…

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Latest Upper Merion Health Inspection Reports

Since our monthly feature has proved so popular, we're expanding the coverage area to include some other neighboring communities. Find your favorite spots and see how they fared with their health department inspections.

The Montgomery County Health Department conducts regular inspections of food-service establishments in Upper Merion. Here's your chance to see how the places you frequent did in their inspections. Click the date of the inspection to read the health department's report for that eatery. 6 Eleven Mini Mart, 216 W. Beidler Road – 6/19 Acme Market, 320 W. DeKalb Pike – 7/26 AFC Sushi Bar at Giant, 310 S. Henderson Road – 8/10 All American Hot Dog (at Home Depot), South Gulph Road – 6/22 Amedeo's, 251 W Dekalb Pike – 5/23 Amedeo's Café, 2201 Renaissance Boulevard – 9/26 American Food & Vending @ First Quality, 601 Allendale Road – 6/4 Angelo's Pizza, 216 West Beidler Road, Suite 700 – 5/22 Arden Courts, HCR-ManorCare, 620 West Valley Forge Road…

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Latest East & West Norriton Health Inspection Reports

Find your favorite spots and see how they fared with their health department inspections.

The Montgomery County Health Department conducts regular inspections of food-service establishments in East and West Norriton. Here's your chance to see how the places you frequent did in their inspections. Click the date of the inspection to read the health department's report. Ana's Corner Store, 3310 North Wales Road – 9/12 Bagel Cafe, 122 West Germantown Pike – 9/6 Bluefin Restaurant, 2820 DeKalb Pike – 9/11 Boston Market, 18 East Germantown Pike – 9/17 Bottom Dollar Food, 2832 DeKalb Pike – 9/11 Chik-fil-A, 2640 DeKalb Pike – 9/6 Clemens Meat Market & Deli, 2208 Old Arch Road – 10/4 Einstein Medical Center Montgomery, 559 West Germantown Pike – 9/17 Friendly's, 150 West Germantown Pike – 9/18 Honey Baked Ham Company, 34 West …

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Latest Norristown Health Inspection Reports

Find your favorite spots and see how they fared with their health department inspections.

The Montgomery County Health Department conducts regular inspections of food-service establishments in Norristown. Here's your chance to see how the places you frequent did in their inspections. Click each establishment's name to see its Norristown Patch directory listing and click the date of the inspection to read the health department's report. City Food Market, 38 East Spruce Street – 10/3 Crown Fried Chicken, 323 West Marshall Street – 9/6  East Main Street Cafe, 215 East Main Street – 9/20 Eisenhower Middle School, Markley Street and Coolidge Boulevard – 9/19 El Primo Produce Junction, 1719 Markley Street – 9/21 Four Seasons Banquet Hall, 1339 Sandy Hill Road – 9/12 Gotwals Elementary School, 1 East Oak Street – 9/24 Grocery La …

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Montco Urges Flu Preparedness

The Montgomery County Health Department has scheduled several area flu vaccine clinics.

As the 2012-13 flu season gears up, Montgomery County Health Department (MCHD) plans flu vaccine clinics throughout the county. Flu shots are free for Montgomery County residents, and will be available while supplies last. Clinic dates and locations include: Clinics are from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., except at Upper Merion, which is from 3 to 6 p.m. Medicare-eligible residents should bring their Medicare cards. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that everyone 6 months and older gets a flu shot as soon as it's available. It takes about two weeks for antibodies to develop and provide protection against the flu. Even if you had a shot last year, you'll need another one this year because flu viruses are constantly changing, and …

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Latest East & West Norriton Health Inspection Reports

Find your favorite spots and see how they fared with their health department inspections.

The Montgomery County Health Department conducts regular inspections of food-service establishments in East and West Norriton. Here's your chance to see how the places you frequent did in their inspections. Click each establishment's name to see its Norristown Patch directory listing and click the date of the inspection to read the health department's report. 5 Loaves 2 Fish Mega Buffet, 2650 DeKalb Pike – 8/17 Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 2710 DeKalb Pike – 8/10 Arby's Restaurant, 16 East Germantown Pike – 8/10 Black Horse Tavern, 2800 Swede Road – 8/22 Capone's Restaurant, 224 West Germantown Pike – 8/9 Corropolese Bakery & Deli, 2014 Old Arch Road – 8/15 Dairy Queen, 2890 DeKalb Pike – 8/15 Domino's Pizza, 142 West Germantown …

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Latest Norristown Health Inspection Reports

Find your favorite spots and see how they fared with their health department inspections.

The Montgomery County Health Department conducts regular inspections of food-service establishments in Norristown. Here's your chance to see how the places you frequent did in their inspections. Click each establishment's name to see its Norristown Patch directory listing and click the date of the inspection to read the health department's report. S&T Town Tavern, 345 West Marshall Street – 7/30/2012 7 Heaven Ice Cream, 614 Astor Street – 8/9 A & A West Indian Groceries & Restaurant, 613 West Marshall Street – 8/23  Alfredo's Restaurant, 1132 West Main Street – 8/21 Carneceria Los Compadres, 506 W. Marshall Street – 8/23 Casa Bonita Restaurant, 801 DeKalb Street – 7/26 Center 4 Youth, 19 West Marshall Street – 8/2 China Palace, 1100 …

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Health Department Spraying for Mosquitos Tomorrow

The Montgomery County Health Department will begin spraying in areas of Norristown, East Norriton and West Norriton to control the adult mosquito population and protect residents from possible West Nile infection.