• Keith Heffintrayer, Patch Staff Verified Patch Staff Badge

  • Norristown, PA

I enlisted into the United States Army right out of high school, where I served in combat arms as a Forward Observer.

After being honorably discharged, I spent the greater portion of the last decade as a caregiver for my mother and father, who required nearly round the clock care as a result of several conditions and disabilities.

While in college I studied Computer Forensics and Network Security, but both my mother and my sister obtained their master's degree in journalism and english, respectively. Having grown up in such an evironment, writing just came naturally to me.

I began my career with Patch as a freelancer in December of 2010, writing for sites across multiple counties before settling in with Patch's Montgomery County cluster.

Now, I'm the Local Editor for Norristown and Lower Providence.

I'm married to fellow-Patch freelancer Kristen McMaster, we had our daughter, Evelyn Mae Heffintrayer, on October 18, 2012.

Your Beliefs

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This disclosure is not a license for them to inject their beliefs into stories or to dictate coverage according to them. In fact, the intent is the opposite: we hope that the knowledge that their beliefs are on the record will cause them to be ever mindful to write, report and edit in a fair, balanced way. And if you ever see evidence that we failed in this mission, please let us know.

Politics

How would you describe your political beliefs? Are you registered with a certain party?

Though I'm a registered Republican, my stance on many issues tends to be only slightly to the right of center.

I loathe the two-party system, as I believe it does more to divide people than issues themselves. Still, I view it as a necessary evil, since a three-party system would only further divide the public.

Religion

How religious would you consider yourself? (casual, observant, devout, non religious)

I was born and raised as a Roman Catholic, though I lost my faith quite a few years ago. I do not attend any church or services, though I have no issues with those who do.

I consider myself an envious-agnostic. I have no idea who or what made us, why we live, or what happens when we die. I do, however, miss the comfort that faith brought me in my youth, and I envy those whose convictions prohibit them from going astray.

 

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MontCo Named Among 50 Healthiest Counties for Kids in U.S.

The U.S. News and World Report listed the county as the 35th healthiest for children, based on statistics such as low-birth-weight babies, death from injuries, teen births and children in poverty.

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Teen Arrested in Corson Street Melee

Tavon Bridges, 19, of the unit block of Spruce Street, was arrested early Sunday morning following a melee on the 600 block of Corson Street.

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Mom Brings Bat to Grad Party Brawl, Police Say

Lakeisha Boyd, 31, of Pottstown, faces felony charges after she allegedly struck four juvenile females with a metal bat during a fight at a graduation party on Saturday morning.

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Welcome to the New Norristown Patch

We've unveiled our new look, which provides an easier way to find—and share—local news.

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Bomb Threat Suspect Surrenders to Police

50-year-old Roberta Brown surrendered to police on Friday afternoon. She was wanted after allegedly stating she had placed a bomb at Gretz Beverage on Wednesday afternoon.

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OMG PD: Man Punched, Harassed by Two Skeletons

This week's stories include a man who was harassed and assaulted by two Skeletons, a drunk driver who spoke english until he was given a sobriety test, and a daughter who assaulted her mother after eating Jell-O shots.

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Norristown Agencies to Host Youth Rally on Saturday

The free event, which is part of the Norristown Bicentennial celebration, will be held from noon to 3 p.m. on Harding Boulevard in front of the Norristown PAL.

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Auditions Held This Weekend for Second-Annual Hymn Festival

Singers from the community are invited to join the Hymn Festival Choir by attending the rehearsals at the First Baptist Church of Norristown. Rehearsals will be held on Sunday, June 16 and Sunday, June 23 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

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