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• On the article Weis Markets to Buy East Norriton Genuardi's

  

  

  

  James Myers

  11:12 pm on Tuesday, May 22, 2012

  Luray, I overheard a Genuardi's employee saying sometime in the next month or so. I'll make some calls and see if I can get a date.

• On the article Construction on Lafayette Street Corridor Begins Today

  

  

  James Myers

  2:43 pm on Tuesday, May 22, 2012

  Thanks for the info Trevor. I did read the other media outlet reports and will be calling the Montgomery County Planning Commission, PennDOT and Norristown officials for comment.

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• On the article Cellhelmet: Break Your iPhone In It, Get Another Free

  

  

  James Myers

  5:23 pm on Monday, May 21, 2012

  I use Otterbox ($49), and in spite of dropping it in the street at fire and crime scenes all over the area, it's still in pristine condition when I take it out of the case. Cellhelmet sounds like a great alternative for the more serious clutzes though. :)

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• On the article Construction on Lafayette Street Corridor Begins Today

  

  

  

  James Myers

  5:03 pm on Monday, May 21, 2012

  Great idea, Robert. I'll put together a more in-depth piece with deatils on costs and timeline.

• On the article How Do Zoning Laws Impact Tenants, Landlords And Residents?

  

  

  James Myers

  11:55 am on Monday, May 21, 2012

  I asked Pottstown Patch editor Teresa McMinn to post this opinion piece to Norristown Patch because this a concern in both communities.
  I've debated these issues with Mr. Sweetman before, and while he makes several valid points about freedom from unreasonable search, he tends to dismiss the counter argument that these inspections are not "searches" of his personal property but an inspection of the property he occupies by the graces of a government program. I am not in any way saying that enrollment in a government program should forfeit anyone's rights, but that program comes with stipulations.
  The inspections are as much for his protection as they are for safety reasons. Municipalities are required to make sure the owners of those properties are maintaining them for the people who live in them – often residents who are vulnerable to landlords who take advantage of their lack of options.
  Section 8 renters aren't the only people who's homes are subject to inspections by code enforcement – any property owner who pulls a permit to make repairs or renovations is subject to the same process. Anyone who's home has been the scene of a fire is also going to have code enforcement officials inspecting their personal space.
  Norristown's code enforcement department has long been a subject of scorn and ridicule for past corruption and present customer service issues. I'd like to know what residents and developers think. Is our system broken? If so, how can we fix it?

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• On the article Flood Warning Issued for Montgomery County

  

  

  James Myers

  8:04 am on Wednesday, May 16, 2012

  I didn't think it was so bad either, Lou. I'm no meteorologist though. In this job, when the National Weather Service issues a flood warning, it's best to pass the information on to residents so they can be prepared for the worst. Let's count ourselves lucky this time. :)

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• On the article West Norriton Police Investigating Rash of Car Break-Ins

  

  

  

  James Myers

  9:35 pm on Thursday, May 10, 2012

  Thanks Wings32, I'm not as familiar with that area. I appreciate the clarification.

• On the article MontCo Offering Discounted Rabies Shots

  

  

  James Myers

  2:42 pm on Thursday, May 10, 2012

  For Norristown residents, the closest clinic will be at Burnside Oakland Park, Burnside Ave. & Oakland Rd. in West Norriton on June 23 from 9 to 11 a.m.

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• On the article No, A Jaguar Did Not Escape From Elmwood Park Zoo

  

  

  James Myers

  2:28 am on Sunday, May 6, 2012

  Fair question. It's possible I'm not nearly paranoid enough. :)
  I did ask the zoo employee if he had any idea how the rumor got started and he said he didn't. I imagine if a smaller, less dangerous animal had escaped, he might point to that instance as the source of the confusion. Also, police dispatch did say there was "no animal escape from the zoo."
  I'll admit, I'm still quite curious as to how this all got started, so I'll do some more investigating on Monday. If so much as a billy goat got out of his pen, I'll be sure to share it with my readers.

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• On the article New Businesses Opening in the Norristown Area

  

  

  

  James Myers

  3:14 pm on Friday, May 4, 2012

  I thought Menchies was an odd name for a frozen yogurt joint as well. And while I'm a regular visitor to Providence Town Center, I'm still looking forward to having a Wegman's a little closer to home. C-ville is probably still closer for you over there in W. Norriton though. :)