Stories by Dan Sokil | The Reporter

Lansdale ‘lifetime’ award winner to lead Mardi Gras parade

VIPs, floats to roll through town Saturday

Lansdale votes ahead plans for Hancock Street townhouses

Nine units proposed near ‘Andale Green’ development

Towamencin votes ahead 2025 budget with no tax or sewer increase

First year with no increase since 2021

North Wales plans 2025 budget with no tax increase

Council approved increase in 2023 for ’24

Lansdale: Makeshift fence draws complaints at West Main site

Proposed apartment building being discussed by boards.

North Wales recap: Work continuing on arts center, path project

Police preview ‘Shop with a Cop’ in December

Lansdale could see budget scenarios Nov. 20

Deficit still unclear but tax increase possible

North Wales Scout honored for shade tree survey

Troop could help tackle other areas of town

Lansdale traffic study: Residents have a lot to say

Speed humps, turn limits and road realignment could be considered

Lansdale ‘mosaic mural’ taking shape on Main Street

Local artist gets help depicting town landmarks

Upper Gwynedd Township looks at the future of parks and rec sites

Playground, pool complex could see detailed studies

North Penn announces new facilities director

New administrator managed elementary school, stadium renovations

North Penn sees financing schedule for high school renovations

Bond borrowings could start in 2025, payments through 2055

Upper Gwynedd adopts plastic waste reduction program

No mandate, program is voluntary per board

North Penn votes to stay within Act 1 for 2025-26

4 percent tax increase level set by state

Lansdale could look to outside companies to draft vacancy code

Firms could help track down owners for properties left empty

Dock Woods residents complain about work noise at Delp Drive warehouse

Township denies developer’s request to pour concrete at night.

Lansdale could push for Main Street manager in 2025

Consultant contract could be cut for more façade funding.

North Wales welcomes new ‘Laurel House’ site

Domestic violence nonprofit’s latest safe space now open

Lansdale traffic study to be presented Oct. 30

Town wants feedback during special meeting.

Lansdale: One police hire proceeding, another declined

Police to seek another potential candidate.

Neighbor voices environmental concerns about North Penn ‘movie lots’

Could chemicals on cornfield cause health problems?

North Penn: ‘Bus patrol’ has spotted more than 600 drivers passing stopped buses

Drivers to be cited for passing stopped school buses.

North Wales junior councilman reappointed

Parks board resignation, budget also discussed.

Lansdale pool rates compared to others in review for 2025 charges

Minor increases proposed as town looks at neighbors’ fees.

Towamencin developer gives update on Chipotle, other projects

Deal with Harbor Freight done, plans for ‘Main Street’ possible in October

North Penn: Board sees report on Pennbrook assault

Board vows to be as transparent as possible.

North Wales swears in new police officer

Tough competition for candidates, says chief

Towamencin adopts ordinance repealing sewer sale

Sale opponents claim ‘This is our win, we did it together’

North Wales ready for Saturday's ‘Community day’

Food and vendor festival hoping for sunshine.

Upper Gwynedd welcomes new finance, code directors

Longtime zoning officer to retire at end of year.

North Penn debates Title IX policy updates amid strong public comment

Three schools could remain under 2020 rules due to lawsuit, says solicitor.

Upper Gwynedd approves warehouse plan for Church Road site

Property was discussed by school district in spring.

Blockbuster: North Penn votes to sell ‘movie lots’ for $15M

Adjacent parcel has been discussed since spring.

North Penn schools: $21 million surplus funds could go toward high school project

Bond rating could be boosted by higher reserves, says CFO

North Penn: $611K transfer needed due to delay in propane bus delivery

Buses did not arrive before school year ended, says CFO.

Towamencin hears hint of plans for Goddard school in former Rite Aid

Applicant seeks waiver from parking requirements.

Lansdale: More police hires could come soon

Department is down from recent high in staffing levels.

It’s official: Towamencin board votes to terminate sewer sale

NOPE crowd celebrates as long-running debate draws to close

WATCH: North Wales Mayor honored at White House

First deaf mayor elected in country joins President Biden in celebrating ADA.

Towamencin board sees plans for 96 townhouses on Old Forty Foot Road

Board voice concerns about traffic, flooding in area.

Lansdale traffic study could be made public in October

Long-awaited look at traffic troubles nearly done.

Towamencin developer gives update on proposed ‘Main Street’ project

Apartments could be added around offices near intersection

North Penn High school renovation phasing, financing could come into focus

Staff say former radio site could be used for construction staging.

Developer pitches Harbor Freight, Chase Bank for long-vacant Towamencin shopping center

Supervisors say prior promises never panned out

North Wales scout embarks on survey of borough shade trees

Pilot project will tackle one of town’s three wards.

No more buzz: North Penn reports bee hive in high school wall has mysteriously died

Major repairs can wait until renovations begin, says district.

North Wales approves future tenants for former church

Transit nonprofit, catering company now on board.