Jim Waltzer

Once tethered to the Schuylkill River by industry, Norristown, and neighboring Bridgeport, are seeking to reclaim that bond--in modern fashion. In the Final installment of our “Towns on the Brink” series, we offer a fresh look at two very different communities with a common heritage.

Can this former industrial hub ever restore luster to its long-sullied image and prosperity to its people?

Inside the latest leadership shift at Bryn Mawr Trust Company.

Family fight business is finally making some noise.

The dissemination of prescription painkillers has spawned a new wave of addiction. As doctors and other healthcare professionals scramble to mitigate the damage in our region, many are succeeding in unexpected ways.

The Wynnewood resident and former editor of Philadelphia Weekly puts his writing experience to good use through a three-year old initiative that’s taking the city by storm.

Protect yourself from theft and being stalked on the Internet with these helpful tips from police departments.

In this expanded online story, we learn that the Main Line isn’t immune to serious crime. PLUS: Safety tips for preventing vehicle break-ins and more.

Main Line residents are fighting to keep billboards out of their townships. But is it a losing battle?

The pros say, “Yes.” But local business owners aren’t so sure. And, brother, can you spare a loan?