The former PNC Bank building is being foreclosed on. For a paltry $350,000 you can make a bid on the building. If you've been around Norristown for a while you'll know they just rehabbed the lobby, and it had to have cost a small fortune for the work.
Monday, September 24, 2012
Thursday, September 13, 2012
The Gangs of Norristown
You may have never heard of them, but they're there. While Norristown police continue to tell the local media there isn't a gang problem in the county seat, The Scoop has just found out that Family Services of Montgomery County's Norristown Communities That Care is asking for nearly a quarter million dollars to help combat the problem based on a report from, wait for it, the Norristown Police Department. The Chain Street gang: Bang Bang. The Lafayette and Chain streets gang: LC. The Oak and Smith streets gang: ONS. Some of the gang members are as young as 13, and two of the gangs, Bang Bang and LC have more than 3 dozen members. The Scoop recommends you pay close attention to the streets mentioned above, and stay away, far away!
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
New chief in Norristown
Don't be surprised if Norristown hires back current police Capt. Willie Richet to be chief after he retires. Richet and current police Chief Russell Bono are retiring under the controversial 'drop' program next April, giving council plenty of time to find a replacement. However, The Scoop has it on good authority that council wants a black police chief, and they're willing to pay Richet full salary to come back, at least for a while. Of course, Richet will also be bringing in his tidy little pension as well. Not bad work if you can get it.
Monday, August 6, 2012
Warming up for the election
Let's predict what's going to happen in November.
Starting at the top.
Romney defeats Obama.
Now, let's focus a little on Montgomery County, where we live, work and play...for the most part.
Matt Bradford in the 70th has a write-in candidate for an opponent. Jim Phillips is simply not going to be able to last as a write in.
Mike Vereb in the 150th has a former reporter for The Times Herald, Kelly Devine attempting to give him a run for his money. Next!
Marcy Toepel is in the 147th and I don't think a former Golden Girl is going to be able to unseat her. That's right, Betty White is running for state rep. Ok, it's not that Betty White.
The most interesting race is going to have to be the rematch of Warren Kampf and Paul Drucker. Kampf took the seat away from Drucker about two years ago when Drucker came out in favor of tolling Route 422.
We'll let you know as soon as the dirt starts flying in the 157th. Should be the most fun race of this election season.
Starting at the top.
Romney defeats Obama.
Now, let's focus a little on Montgomery County, where we live, work and play...for the most part.
Matt Bradford in the 70th has a write-in candidate for an opponent. Jim Phillips is simply not going to be able to last as a write in.
Mike Vereb in the 150th has a former reporter for The Times Herald, Kelly Devine attempting to give him a run for his money. Next!
Marcy Toepel is in the 147th and I don't think a former Golden Girl is going to be able to unseat her. That's right, Betty White is running for state rep. Ok, it's not that Betty White.
The most interesting race is going to have to be the rematch of Warren Kampf and Paul Drucker. Kampf took the seat away from Drucker about two years ago when Drucker came out in favor of tolling Route 422.
We'll let you know as soon as the dirt starts flying in the 157th. Should be the most fun race of this election season.
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