and federal government websites often end in .gov Commonwealth of Pennsylvania government websites and email systems use "pennsylvania.gov" or "pa.gov" at the end of the address Before sharing sensitive or personal information make sure you're on an official state website County: MontgomeryState Route(s): 3009Local Name(s): Main StreetProject Type: Safety Improvements The proposed project is located in West Norriton Township The project will implement a 4-lane partial “road diet” configuration along Main Street between Egypt Road and Forest Avenue/West Airy Street The existing four-lane undivided roadway will maintain two (2) through lanes in the westbound direction and a shared left-turn lane throughout the project limits with dedicated turn lanes at the signalized intersections A 5-leg “hybrid roundabout” is proposed at the intersection of Main Street and Egypt Road/Jefferson Avenue/Orchard Lane and includes a 2-lane exit for Main Street and a single-lane exit for Egypt Road The proposed improvements include a mill and overlay of the existing pavement and re-striping for the proposed partial road diet lane configurations along approximately 5,300 feet of roadway Temporary and permanent right-of-way acquisitions will be required in the area of the “hybrid roundabout” The existing traffic signals at Schuylkill Avenue and Forrest Avenue/West Airy Street will be modified The ADA and pedestrian facilities along the corridor will be evaluated and updated Kevin Rice, PEProject Managerc-kevrice@pa.gov The project documents will be available in alternative languages or formats if requested If you need translation or interpretation services or have concerns that require individual attention please feel free to contact the PennDOT Project Manager 2025 at 12:33 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Two Montgomery County Walmarts are among hundreds nationwide that will be extensively remodeled PA — Two Montgomery County Walmarts are among hundreds around the country that will see an extensive remodel over the coming months Some 650 locations nationwide will be refurbished The overhaul to the Montgomery County stores will include a "refreshed" look expanded online pickup and delivery services and significant changes to store pharmacies including private screening rooms "Our stores often serve as the heartbeat of the communities we operate in and these remodels are a testament to our dedication to enhancing that role,” Annie Walker While there are 159 Walmarts in Pennsylvania only 26 are getting the refurbishments now The company did not detail a plan for the cosmetic future of the other establishments With reporting from Patch correspondent Eric Heyl Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. 2024 at 11:46 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Racist text messages have been received by students in several Montgomery County school districts PA — Students in several Montgomery County school districts were among those targeted by racist text message spam which went out across the state and the country last week and Lower Merion school districts reported receiving the texts along with nearby Upper Darby in Delaware County The Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office said they are investigating The state's Human Relations Commission also issued a response condemning the texts “The PHRC strongly condemns any type of hateful messages or acts of intimidation,” said PHRC Executive Director Chad Dion Lassiter said in a statement It is imperative that all Pennsylvania school administrators realize the harm these text messages may cause to the mental and physical health of students Parents and schools should contact law enforcement and report these incidents.” See original story: Racist Text Message Spam Sent In PA, Attorney General Investigating The texts addressed the recipients by first and last name Many text targeted Black Americans directly "We encourage everyone in our community who has experienced any form of intimidation discrimination or racism to please seek support and report this," the West Norriton Human Relations Commission said in a statement "Together we can work to create a community where everyone feels safe and respected." It's not clear where else in Montgomery County has been impacted The West Norriton HRC said there had been no reports thus far in the Norristown Area School District This marks the 12th joint venture between Endurance and Thackeray since 2006 represented the seller in the transaction and John Alascio also from Cushman & Wakefield assisted in securing the acquisition financing for the buyer which expands our light industrial footprint in the coveted suburban Philadelphia submarket of King of Prussia,” said Benjamin Cohen “The infill nature of  the portfolio in a submarket where we have first-hand experience with similar type assets  make it a compelling opportunity to acquire with one our longest standing partners Thackeray The property is fully leased to fifteen tenants ranging from large multi-national corporations to regional service-oriented companies Current rents are meaningfully below market offering substantial value-add potential through near-term lease rollover both from Cushman & Wakefield have been appointed as the exclusive leasing agents for the portfolio including an upcoming 19,800 SF availability at 2562 Boulevard of the Generals Senior Vice President and Partner at Endurance “This acquisition continues our long-held strategy of targeting well-located highly functional light industrial properties with high barriers to entry with limited competitive supply.” “Partnering with Endurance on this acquisition exemplifies our shared commitment to strategically positioning ourselves in properties with strong potential for value creation,” said Joe Chu “The West Norriton portfolio aligns perfectly with our strategy and we look forward to leveraging our collective expertise to maximize its performance in this dynamic market.” The six-building portfolio includes properties located at 2495 These properties feature clear heights ranging from 18 to 20 feet offering superior parking and loading ratios compared to most comparable properties The prime location offers easy access to major highways positioning the properties within a one-day truck drive of six of the top 10 U.S Endurance Real Estate Group, LLC (www.endurance-re.com) Pennsylvania-based real estate owner/developer focused on income and value add industrial opportunities located in the Mid-Atlantic region the company has acquired $1.4 billion of assets totaling 21 million SF Endurance currently owns and operates a portfolio totaling over 7.4 million square feet Endurance is currently developing over 1.2 million square feet of distribution buildings in several projects in varying building sizes from 234,880 SF up to 1,006,500 SF as well as entitling several other projects totaling roughly 1 million square feet Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global real estate services firm that delivers exceptional value for real estate occupiers and owners Cushman & Wakefield is among the largest real estate services firms with approximately 52,000 employees in nearly 400 offices and approximately 60 countries the firm reported revenue of $9.5 billion across its core services of property © Copyright 2012 - 2023 | citybiz | All Rights Reserved Get important news about your town as it happens Get the top stories from across our network Are you sure you want to unsubscribe from daily updates has been arrested for the first-degree murder of 37-year-old Jermaine Pierce in Norristown Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele and Norristown Acting Police Chief James Angelucci announced on Thursday Marquan “Trey” Banks (left) and Isaiah Bell (right) who remains at large The shooting occurred on Saturday, Jan. 11, at 7:34 p.m. on the 500 block of Noble Street, as Daily Voice reported at the time Pierce was found unresponsive with a fatal gunshot wound to the face and an autopsy confirmed the manner of death was homicide Detectives recovered four fired shell casings and two live rounds at the scene was walking south on Noble Street when they encountered Pierce and Isaiah Bell Bell briefly greeted one of Banks’ companions before Banks allegedly drew a firearm and shot Pierce in the face Bell then reportedly searched Pierce’s body and fired several shots at Banks and his associates as they fled Banks and his companions were later seen on video returning to their vehicle—a Dodge Durango—before leaving the scene License plate records and surveillance helped identify Banks and his accomplices One of the witnesses described hearing a single gunshot and then several more shots in quick succession Banks was arrested without incident at a residence in Chester on Jan He has been charged with first-degree murder Banks is ineligible for bail and will be held at the Montgomery County Correctional Facility A witness positively identified Banks and an accomplice Detectives confirmed his identity using surveillance footage and prior police records Court records show Banks has an extensive criminal history dating back to 2013 He also pleaded guilty to misdemeanor simple assault related to domestic violence in 2023 which legally prohibited him from possessing firearms Bell is wanted on charges of unlawful possession of a firearm He should be considered armed and dangerous Anyone with information about Bell’s whereabouts is urged to contact Montgomery County Detectives at 610-278-3472 or Norristown Police at 610-270-0977 This case is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Samantha Cauffman and Margot Weitz 2024 at 10:38 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}A box full of cash found on the side of the road in Montgomery County was returned recently to its rightful owner PA — A Montgomery County man and Good Samaritan drew the accolades of local officials and police after going out of his way to return a box of money to its rightful owner West Norriton resident David Cline discovered the box full of cash on the side of the road recently and immediately brought it down the police station Officers were then able to identify the owner of the money thanks to several documents inside They did not say how the box found its way to the road Police said the owner was "so grateful" to Cline and that it made his day A homicide investigation has been launched after a 37-year-old man was shot dead in Norristown The fatal shooting occurred at approximately 7:34 p.m according to Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele and Norristown Acting Police Chief James Angelucci Officers responding to a 911 call found the victim lying in the street with a gunshot wound His identity is being withheld until his next of kin can be notified Montgomery County Detectives and Norristown Police are working together on the investigation Anyone with information is asked to contact Montgomery County Detectives at 610-226-5553 A TikTok video filmed inside a stolen Chevrolet Cruze helped bust a violent carjacking crew accused of terrorizing victims across Philadelphia was the first clue in an investigation that led to the arrests of eight people Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R Bell allegedly used the TikTok account to show off the stolen Cruze which police say was used in the January 28 carjacking of a silver Infiniti QX80 in Philadelphia The group — all from Norristown or Philadelphia — used the Infiniti in a Norristown shooting and then carjacked a white pickup truck as they fled Investigators say the crew attempted two more carjackings in Whitemarsh before finally stealing a Nissan Rogue in Philadelphia along with suspects Drehcir Brown and Micus Golson were caught after crashing during a police chase on I-76 Bell allegedly had the pickup keys in his pocket along with phones showing videos of suspects flashing extended-magazine weapons and phone records linking other suspects — including Elija Collazo Jr The arrests led to a “nearly 70% decrease in shooting incidents detected by ShotSpotter since these arrests,” Steele said calling it a major blow to violent crime in the area Arrest warrants are still active for one of the accused Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Elija Collazo Jr is asked to call Montgomery County Detectives at 610-278-3368 A 27-year-old man was shot and killed while parking outside his Norristown home and authorities are offering a $5,000 reward for information on the shooter The scene of the fatal shooting of Cesar Flores-Diaz was found dead from multiple gunshot wounds to the head inside his white Volkswagen CC which was still running with its headlights on The shooting occurred on the 800 block of George Street around 8:52 p.m Surveillance video shows the suspect waiting in a stairwell for approximately five minutes before running across the street and firing multiple shots through the driver’s side window as Flores-Diaz parked his car who fled on foot heading north on George Street was wearing a blue backpack and had a distinctive gait The Montgomery County District Attorney's Office has released the video and is asking for the public’s help identifying the shooter A $5,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of the suspect Anyone with information is urged to contact Montgomery County Detectives at 610-278-3386 or Norristown Police at 610-270-0977 Sep. 5—NORRISTOWN — The Norristown Fire Department has confirmed the fire at the Fire Chief's Memorial Bandshell at Elmwood Park was intentionally set The Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshals Unit Norristown Fire Department and Norristown Police Department worked on the fire investigation that destroyed the almost 100-year-old outdoor performance venue in the early morning hours of Aug Norristown Fire Department was dispatched to the scene at 1:40 a.m. for a report of a building fire Investigators report that the fire was started near a porta-potty located at the back of the bandshell structure The fire raced up the back of the bandshell eventually penetrating the inside structure and engulfing the roof The two-alarm fire was deemed under control after 3 a.m. No injuries were reported Extensive damage to the bandshell has rendered the structure condemned by municipal officials and is fenced off to visitors of the park The investigation is currently underway by the Norristown Police Department to locate the individual Anyone with information on those involved are encouraged to contact the Norristown Police Department at 610-270-0977 Municipal Council President Tom Lepera and Municipal Administrator Leonard Lightner have vowed to rebuild the bandshell as soon as possible The bandshell is a fixture of the Elmwood Park and the entire Norristown community The outdoor venue hosts the Summer Concert Series Movie Nights at the Park screenings, Fourth of July celebrations Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC. A fast-moving fire ripped through the Bridgeport Suites Apartment Complex early Tuesday forcing evacuations and leaving residents without a home Crews with Squad 27 were first on the scene while firefighters from Quint 27 used a ground ladder to rescue a resident trapped on a balcony The building has been deemed uninhabitable due to smoke damage Displaced residents were taken to Borough Hall at 63 W which was opened as a temporary shelter until Montgomery County services and the Red Cross could arrange short-term housing Bridgeport Mayor Beth Jacksier praised first responders and volunteers for their swift action “The emergency response from the Borough of Bridgeport and Bridgeport Fire Department was efficient and it is thanks to them that most everyone is able to move onto the next steps in this process,” Jacksier said in a statement The mayor urged the public to support fire victims by donating to Growing Bridgeport Together Financial assistance will allow the organization to provide gift cards to those affected so they can purchase necessities Anyone unable to use these platforms can contact the organization directly at www.growingbridgeport.org for other arrangements Authorities continue to assess the extent of the damage and additional updates will be provided as they become available An official website of the United States government The Spring City Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) located on the grounds of the Southeastern Veterans Center the Spring City CBOC opened at its current location and since then it has provided mental health and primary care to nearly 9,400 area Veterans each year the demand for health care services among Veterans has increased while the clinic space remained the same the West Norriton VA CBOC is over triple in size of the old Spring City clinic which will provide the necessary space to meet the increased demand for health care services The new clinic offers 17 dedicated exam rooms; ample parking and it is also close to public transportation Immediate services available include Primary care The VA paid nearly $1.8 million for the new clinic design and renovation work to improve access and care coordination between all services 2024 at 10:56 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Cody Reed pleaded guilty to first degree murder and related counts (Montgomery County District Attorney's Office)WEST NORRITON PA — Two men have been convicted after shooting and killing an acquaintance in West Norriton along the Schuylkill River Trail last year of Philadelphia pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and related counts in Montgomery County Court The pair face up to life in prison without parole West Norriton Police hailed the cooperative effort by law enforcement and the district attorney's office to capture and convict the pair "The victim's family finally has closure and justice has been served," the department said after the verdict was reached Johnson, Reed, and the victim, 25-year-old Daquan Tucker, of Audubon who was already on probation for robbery charges A criminal complaint stated that Tucker's friends believed he was going there to smoke Investigators eventually pieced together a loose timeline of events in what they believed to be a robbery gone wrong the pair shot Tucker multiple times on the Schuylkill River trail the next morning about 100 feet down an embankment between the trail and the Schuylkill River near the border of West Norriton and Norristown Johnson and Reed fled and were the subject of a lengthy manhunt before they were captured following a standoff in Atlantic City about a month later A sentencing date has not yet been announced This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Family and friends are mourning the loss of 18-year-old Sydney Ritter of Montgomery County who died on Tuesday, Sept. 3, according to an obituary published by Boyd-Horrox-Givnish Funeral Home A photo on her Instagram page shows her holding degrees from Norristown Area High School and Central Montco Tech "Joy is happiness that does not depend on what happens If you are lucky enough to be blessed with a child your heart is full of JOY," the obituary reads finding just the right outfit and "blinging out her car," her obituary reads Sydney had been working at Sheer Looks Salon, who mourned her loss on Facebook followed by a memorial service at 3 p.m.at the Boyd-Horrox-Givnish Life Celebration Home Click here for Sydney Ritter's complete obituary.