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The Mission of the Fair Housing Rights Center in Southeastern Pennsylvania (FHRC) is to ensure equal access to housing opportunities to all persons.

The Fair Housing Rights Center in Southeastern Pennyslvania (FHRC) was originally organized in 19...

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The Norristown Fire Department to receive the Award of Valor

The National Liberty Museum will celebrate its 14^th annual Awards of Valor, presented by Your Local Chevrolet Dealers, on Thursday, September 19, 2019.

The honorees have been chosen. Eight Awards will be presented for Meritorious Communi...

Johnson Highway Bridge work complete!

Johnson Highway Bridge work competed ahead of schedule. 

PennDOT’s contractor has rehabilitated the bridge by removing the existing superstructure and installing a new bridge deck, barrier and sidewalk; performing sco...

Latshaw McCarthy Field Improvements

latshaw mccarthy field 

New Backstop Netting Installed 

New Scoreboard - Sponsorship Opportunities Available

Wind Screens installed in addition to the new fencing

Completion of Phase 1 - Comprehensive Roads Program

Comprehensive roads program

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Arbor Knoll Ribbon Cutting

Members of Council and municipal staff gathered on February 12, 2019 to celebrate the opening of Arbor Knoll, the third development project by Progressive Housing. 

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2019 Council Meeting Schedule

2019 Fee Schedule now available

2019 Fee Schedule now available  

The new adopted Fee Schedule for the fiscal year of 2019 is now in effect.

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ICMA presents Council with the Excellence in Local Government Award

ICMA Excellence In Local Government Program Award 

A representative from the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) presented plaques for the Excellence in Local Government Program Award for the Local Economic Revitalization Tax A...

Pothole Patching Taskforce

The Public Works Department has been hard at work filling all visible potholes on most municipal streets and roads.

Police Dog Gets Body Armor

Norristown Police Department’s K9 Jerry has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.

Notice of Public Hearing for CDBG

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

MUNICIPALITY OF NORRISTOWN

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT

2020-2024 FIVE YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN 

AND ACTION PLAN FOR 2020

The Municipality of Norristown is initiating planning for the 2020-2024 Community Development Block ...

Prestige Childcare grows business in Norristown

We are happy to announce that Marian and Jasmine Jones, owners of Prestige, Play and Learn received a $19,000 loan to support the expansion of their childcare business on Main St in #Norristown through the Small Business Assistance Center in partnership w...

Lafayette Street Extension Project Update

Arbor Knoll Ribbon Cutting

Members of Council and municipal staff gathered on February 12, 2019 to celebrate the opening of Arbor Knoll, the third development project by Progressive Housing with the County Commissioners and organizations responsible for the projects. 

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Historic Facade Program

This program helps to eliminate conditions detrimental to the public's health, safety, and welfare by upgrading and replacing antiquated community infrastructure.

Services

These are the four principle ways in which the Planning and Municipal Development Department shapes development to ensure consistency with the Comprehensive Plan.

Pennsylvania American Water Begins $600,000 Water Line Upgrade in Norristown

Pennsylvania American Water Begins $600,000 Water Line Upgrade in Norristown                                &am...

Norristown has received a Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 16, 2019    For more information, contact:

Technical Services Center Phone: (312) 977-9700

Fax: (312) 977-4806

E-mail: budgetawards@gfoa.org

(Chicago, Illinois)--Government Finance Officers Association...

Norristown Now Accepting Applications for the Seventh Citizens’ Leadership Academy

For Immediate Release:  August 15, 2019

Norristown Now Accepting Applications for the Seventh Citizens’ Leadership Academy

NORRISTOWN, PA – The Municipality of Norristown is pleased to offer the seventh Citize...

Pennsylvania American Water to Begin $5.75 Million Water Line Upgrades in Norristown

Pennsylvania American Water to Begin $5.75 Million Water Line Upgrades in Norristown

NORRISTOWN, Pa. (August 19, 2019) – Pennsylvania American Water today announced the start of two major construction projects to replace sections of water main, as well as ...

Norristown Municipal Council Adopts Campers

For Immediate Release: July 31, 2019

Norristown Municipal Council Adopts Campers

NORRISTOWN, PA – The Municipality of Norristown announced today the launch of the Council Adopts a Camp Child (CACC) program.  The program, spearheaded by th...

Norristown Codes Department Becomes 1st Nationally Accredited Program in Pennsylvania

Norristown Codes Department Becomes 1st Nationally Accredited Program in Pennsylvania

NORRISTOWN, PA – The Municipality of Norristown is proud to announce that its Department of Buildings & Code Enforcement has attained accreditatio...

Norristown Fire Department and Police Department Win Battle of the Badges

For Immediate Release: June 18, 2019                                        ...

Norristown Municipal Council President Issues Statement Regarding the May 11, 2019 Events at the Sai

For Immediate Release: May 14, 2019

Contact: Gabriela Prete, Public Information Officer

610-270-0429

Norristown Municipal Council President Issues Statement Regarding the May 11, 2019 Events at the Saint Francis of Assisi Carnival

NORRISTOWN, PA – N...

Norristown Municipality Announces Commitment to 100% Clean, Renewable Energy by 2050

PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release                                   &am...

Norristown Officials Debut New Firetruck through Capital Improvement Plan

Norristown Officials Debut New Firetruck through Capital Improvement Plan

NORRISTOWN, PA – Norristown Officials announced today the debut of a new dual purpose engine and ladder that went into service on December 31, 2018.  The new 2018 ...

Norristown Council Focuses on Keeping Norristown Beautiful

NORRISTOWN, PA – In a demonstration of its continued commitment to addressing long-standing issues in the community, the Municipal Council of Norristown announced today they will hold a press conference on Thursday, July 19, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. at...

Norristown’s LERTA Program wins Strategic Leadership and Governance Award

PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release Contact: Gabriela Prete,

June 5, 2018 Public Information Officer

610-270-0429

Norristown’s LERTA Program wins Strategic Leadership and Governance Award from the International City/County Management Association (ICM...

Norristown Municipality Wins Diversity and Inclusion Award at Congressional City Conference

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 5, 2018

 Norristown Municipality Wins Diversity and Inclusion Award at Congressional City Conference

NORRISTOWN, PA — April 5, 2018 —The National League of Cities (NLC) recognized Norristown Municipali...

Norristown Embarks On Phase I of its Comprehensive Road Maintenance Plan

NORRISTOWN EMBARKS ON PHASE I OF ITS COMPREHENSIVE ROAD MAINTENANCE PLAN TARGETING THE 50 WORST ROADS IN TOWN

Municipality of Norristown 

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania 

Norristown Launches Phase I of its Comprehensive ...

Municipality Launches New Economic Development Website for Norristown www.NorristownNow.org

PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release Contact: Gabriela Prete, 

August 3, 2017 Public Information Officer Phone: 610-270-0429 

Municipality Launches New Economic Development Website for Norristown www.NorristownNow.org

NORRISTOWN, P...

The Norristown Fire Department Issues Fire Safety Tips This 4th of July

PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release Contact: Gabriela Prete,

June 29, 2018 Public Information Officer

610-270-0429

The Norristown Fire Department Issues Fire Safety Tips This 4^th of July

NORRISTOWN, PA – As the 4^th of July Holiday approaches, The Nor...

Council Statement on the Acquisition of 340 Harding Boulevard

PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release Contact: Gabriela Prete,

October 5, 2017 Public Information Officer

610-270-0429

Council Statement on the Acquisition of 340 Harding Boulevard

NORRISTOWN, PA – In the interest of full transparenc...

Norristown Council approves $10 million CIP Program

Press Release

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Norristown Officials respond to inquiries about 805 Noble Street

PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release Contact: Gabriela Prete,

September 19, 2017 Public Information Officer

610-270-0429

Norristown Officials respond to inquiries about 805 Noble Street

NORRISTOWN, PA – Recently inquires have been made on a property in the muni...

Operation Toy Run

The Norristown Fire Department to receive the Award of Valor

For Further Information:

Debbie Fleischman

Fleischman Public Relations

215-313-1575/fleischmandeb@gmail.com

THE NATIONAL LIBERTY MUSEUM CELEBRATES EXCEPTIONAL POLICE OFFICERS AND FIREFIGHTERS AT 14TH ANNUAL AWARDS OF VALOR CEREMONY PRESENTED BY THE PHILADELPH...

Robbery Prevention Tips from NPD

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Norristown Fire Department’s 3rd Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Smoke Detector Blitz

PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release                                         ...

Norristown Officials Debut New Firetruck through Capital Improvement Plan

Norristown Officials Debut New Firetruck through Capital Improvement Plan

NORRISTOWN, PA – Norristown Officials announced today the debut of a new dual purpose engine and ladder that went into service on December 31, 2018.  The new 2018 ...

NFD receives new firetruck through CIP

As part of the 2017-2021 Capital Improvement Plan, the Norristown Fire Department has a new firetruck added to their fleet.  The new Quint 27 was built at the E-One facility in Ocala, FL.           &am...

NPD takes part in Unity Softball Game

On Sunday, November 4, 2018, members of the Norristown Police Department took part in a community 

Unity softball game hosted by the George Washington Carver Center. 

NFD recognizes staff achievement

Congratulations to Norristown Fire Department’s Captain Lee and Hicks on achieving advanced level certification in Emergency Management!  

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Norristown Fire Department Firefighter McIntyre In Iceland as Instructor

The Norristown Fire Deptartyment Firefigter Andrew McIntyre had the unique opportunity to be an international instructor at the October Icelandic Association for Search & Rescue ICE-SAR 2018 conference in Reykjavik, Iceland. FF McIntyre presented his ...

Med Return Box at NPD

The Municipality of Norristown now has a permanent MedReturn Drug Collection Unit. 

The Norristown Police Department has partnered with The Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office to establish a permanent MedReturn drug col...

Back to School Safety

The new school year is starting! Be aware of children walking to and from school and of reduced speed limits in school zones.

MONTCO Sheriff Unveils Mobile App

A new free mobile phone app will allow users to stay on top of the latest news from the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. The MontcoPASheriff App provides one-touch access to MCSO services and news and is available to download on iOS and Andro...

Police Dog Gets Body Armor

Norristown Police Department’s K9 Jerry has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.

Residential Leaf Collection

Public Works Department uses ingenuity to conduct bridge repair

The Public Works Department, led by Director Thomas N. Odenigbo, P.E., CFM, CSI took on bridge work repairs at several sites around the Municipality of Norristown.  Their ingenuity provided cost saving solutions to the Municipality by having an i...

Pennsylvania American Water to Begin $5.75 Million Water Line Upgrades in Norristown

Pennsylvania American Water to Begin $5.75 Million Water Line Upgrades in Norristown

NORRISTOWN, Pa. (August 19, 2019) – Pennsylvania American Water today announced the start of two major construction projects to replace sections of water main, a...

Lane/Road Restrictions and Closures

PECO to do work on West Airy Street in Norristown

Milling and overlaying of asphalt pavement on W. Airy Street between Buttonwood Street and Stanbridge Street will be taking place on Friday, August 9th due to PECO work on one half of the street from the cu...

Street Repair

Depending on funds available, each year Norristown receives bids for repairing and paving streets in the Municipality.

Report a Pothole

Report a pothole or a street light outage to the Public Works Department.

Code Blue in Effect

Montgomery County Department of Public Safety

Based on forecast information from US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly, a Code Blue Cold Weather Health Emergency has been declared effective immediately and ending on Thursday, November 14th a...

Norristown Sewer Authority is moving

NASD 2019-20 Budget

Norristown Area School District 

2019-2020 Budget Presentation

Norristown Municipality Announces Commitment to 100% Clean, Renewable Energy by 2050

PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release                                   &am...

Winter Basketball

Latshaw McCarthy Field Improvements

latshaw mccarthy field 

New Backstop Netting Installed 

New Scoreboard - Sponsorship Opportunities Available

Wind Screens installed in addition to the new fencing

Norristown Parks

Check out Norristown parks, facilities, and a list of their amenities.

Recreation

Norristown Rec provides programming year round for all community members, youth, families, and seniors.

Programs

The Recreation Department provides programs for children and adults throughout the year Summer Camps & Basketball Leagues.