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What's up Norristown! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See where license plate reader cameras watch Norristown streets and shopping areas
  • Norristown jury's verdict in Haws Avenue burglary case explained
  • What's happening at Norristown's Elmwood Park Zoo this fall?

Also on today's calendar: Witness Tree: Art, History, and Nature at Mill Grove and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Breezy with variable clouds, with a high of 73 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Saturday: Breezy; a little p.m. rain, temps: high: 68, low: 54.
  • Sunday: A bit of rain, with a high of 64 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Where Flock Cameras Are Located Around Norristown Area (patch.com) — Residents in and around Norristown can now see exactly where automated license plate reader cameras are located, thanks to a nonprofit map that pinpoints dozens of devices in town and nearby suburbs. The report details intersections and shopping areas covered by Flock and similar systems, while also noting growing bipartisan concern in Pennsylvania over mass surveillance and calls for a statewide ban.
   

2. Norristown man convicted of burglarizing borough residence (pottsmerc.com subscription) — A Norristown man has been convicted in county court of burglarizing a Haws Avenue home, after jurors viewed home security footage that investigators said identified him as the intruder. He was acquitted of a theft charge but now faces a potential lengthy prison term, with sentencing pending while the judge reviews background and evaluation reports.
   

3. Fall Festival Fun in the Delaware Valley (metrokids.com) — Norristown families can dive into fall fun at Elmwood Park Zoo's Harvest Fest, running weekends through Oct. 26 with carnival games, trick-or-treating, and s'mores by the bonfire included with admission. The roundup also highlights additional regional festivals in New Jersey, Delaware, Philadelphia, and Bucks County if you're up for a short fall-themed day trip.
   

4. Upper Pottsgrove couple jailed for child neglect (timesherald.com) — A Montgomery County judge in Norristown has sentenced an Upper Pottsgrove couple to county jail and years of probation for felony child endangerment involving four children in their care. Details from the county's child welfare investigation describe prolonged neglect, exposure to drug use, and physical abuse before the children were removed and placed in safer conditions.
   

5. Norristown Robotics Company Deploys High-Tech Farm Protection in Hawaii (montco.today) — Norristown's Asylon Robotics is gaining national attention as its four-legged "robot dogs" help protect massive corn farms in Hawaii with round-the-clock, remote-monitored patrols. The Montgomery County firm's DroneDog system reduces staffing needs, improves safety, and showcases cutting-edge technology being developed right in Norristown's backyard.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hi friends, Bruce is still available for adoption, if anyone is interested in adopting this 6mo old cat let me know!
    Hes very well behaved, active, and playful. Definitely needs a playmate. He will be vaccinated and fixed prior to adoption. (Nextdoor Norristown)
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    Rune, a cat who went missing in Plymouth Meeting, PA, has been safely reunited with their family after 22 hours, 11 minutes. Message from Owner: "My… (Nextdoor Elmwood Park)
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Ok Norristown! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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