Stories by Dan Sokil | The Reporter

Auditor: ‘Everything cleaned up’ in Lansdale’s 2023 financials

'Things have definitely been corrected' since staff turnover, software switch prompted questions about finances

Rumors spur new round of talks on homelessness in Lansdale park

Social media rumors spurred statements from borough and township

Towamencin names new code director

Henry Sekawungu currently holds similar post in Cheltenham

Lansdale Main Street Manager interviews starting soon

New town employee could end talks that started in 2009

Upper Gwynedd sees concepts for revamp of Park-Sci playground

Wooden castle structure was built by volunteers in 1995

North Wales gets preview of town farmers market

Local nonprofit aims to start weekly market in May

Towamencin bond borrowing voted ahead

The township also announced that they are seeking new applicants for the position of director of planning, zoning and code …

Towamencin supervisor Osei suspends campaign for state senate

Democrat backs fellow challenger against incumbent Republican Pennycuick

Upper Gwynedd sees plans for meeting room renovations

Rounded dais, added exit could be among accessibility upgrades

Lansdale: West Ward safety fixes starting to take shape

School zone is first area to see barricades, traffic cones

Immigration ‘welcoming statement’ in the works in Lansdale

Mayor and police could issue statement instead of council vote

North Wales, Upper Gwynedd OK grant agreement for Elm Avenue stormwater work

Former sewer plant site could see stormwater project

North Wales thanks firefighters, public works for snow plowing

Volunteers staffed fire station throughout recent blizzards

North Wales backs statement on immigration enforcement

Mayor, police chief outline what local department can and cannot do

Towamencin sees new plan for 207 units on Freddy Hill site

Residents question the affordability of home prices of more than $1 million

Lansdale votes ahead hearing for proposed Pennbrook apartment code change

Developer could make the case to council in March

Lansdale swears in first junior councilperson

Anna Szekely is NPHS junior, daughter of former mayor

North Penn seeks grant for school roof repairs

Elementary, middle and high school roofs could be scanned using grant funds

Lansdale residents aim to make town ‘SAFE’

West Ward neighbors continue to push for safety upgrades

Site work for North Penn transportation center, construction staging takes shape

Snow covers campus as trees cleared for work area

Towamencin honors former supervisor Wilson

Longtime board chairman recognized for 24 years as supervisor

North Wales OKs notice to proceed for Ninth Street Park work

Streambank restoration meant to reduce flooding in area

3 local towns asked about immigration enforcement

North Wales welcoming resolution 'still under review'

Lansdale pools on track to reopen for summer

Smaller pools being repaired as council discusses plans for 2027

Developer W.B. Homes proposing 74 townhouses on 6-acre parking lot on Pennbrook Parkway

Firm seeks zoning change for parcel near controversial Pennbrook Parkway project off Church Road

Lansdale West Ward residents plead for safety upgrades

Petition signed by more than 200 presented to council

North Penn board gets preview of 2026-27 budget picture

Staff detail state, federal funding picture, long-term costs that could impact tax hike

Public comment prompted end of Lansdale police chief search

Council members debate whether to vet longtime lieutenant against outside candidates

Towamencin: ‘Best case’ could see Welsh-Orvilla widening work in 2027

$3M construction grant was announced in December

Lansdale Police present annual awards for 2025

Officers recognized for helping lost child, animals, weapons case and more

North Wales resident asks council to consider ‘welcoming ordinance’

Town could vote not to aid federal immigration enforcement efforts

North Penn hires new administrator, promotes another

Titles changed after two top administrators departed in late 2025

Hatfield ‘movie lots’ presentation slated for Wednesday

Developer Pulte Homes to present on plans for property

North Penn public works crews on road non-stop after snow blankets region

Souderton, Perkasie also report extensive clean-up efforts

North Wales starts 2026 with call for volunteers

New council reappoints consultants, will discuss subcommittees

Towamencin residents raise questions about solicitor RFP

Resident notes summer fundraiser was held for Democrats by law firm

North Wales joins forces with Valley Forge Tourism to promote 250th year events

Informal talks have also begun on how to enlist the aid of 'Main Street North Wales' with the goal of …

Lansdale Code blue shelter: ‘The number one thing we need are volunteers’

Starting in December 2024, local volunteers have used a Lansdale parks and recreation building at Main Street and Lakeview Drive …

Upper Gwynedd OKs new Merck parking garage

Company says nearly 630 new parking spaces will be added on site

Upper Gwynedd swears in new officer, son of current sergeant

Annual awards presented as department honors father-son duo

Upper Gwynedd OKs $16K settlement with EPA

Board also votes ahead sewer rate study

Protected and served: North Wales sends off retiring police officer Terry Hammerstone

In a formal proclamation, Mayor Neil McDevitt declared Jan. 13 as Officer Terry Hammerstone Day in the town

Democrats take control of Hatfield board

Newcomer D'Alessio sworn in, LoStracco and Partha named board president and VP

North Penn talks, then tables, outside investment advisor

Firm could help manage reserves for district

Upper Gwynedd names Moodie board president, Hull VP for 2026

Board also approves new contract for township manager

Two new Towamencin supervisors seated

Board reappoints Snyder as chair for 2026 in 4-1 vote, with Supervisor Kofi Osei dissenting

Lansdale sees results of 2025 facade upgrades

Borough budget includes increased funding for economic development in 2026

Towamencin approves zoning change for ‘Main Street’ development

Residential uses shifted from north to south side of Sumneytown Pike

Lansdale Council OKs 0.5-mill tax increase, 15% electric hike

Budget funds long-discussed economic development position

Lansdale calls for Code Blue volunteers

Shelters plan to stay open into 2026