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April 16, 2026

North Penn school budget for 2026-27 coming into focus

Board could vote in May on tax increased

April 15, 2026

Upper Gwynedd becomes latest township to work to get data center rules on the books

Town could limit use to industrial district, with setbacks

April 14, 2026

Lansdale talks shared parking by borough businesses

Could daytime parking lots be opened for night users?

April 13, 2026

Upper Gwynedd board promotes Gill to police sergeant

Two-time 'Officer of the Year' joined force in 2010

April 9, 2026

Lansdale Freight House to open doors Saturday

Open house will show off latest renovations, including interior rooms

April 9, 2026

Lansdale: Parking could be lost as corners, crosswalk painting begins

Residents have pushed for pedestrian safety fixes

April 7, 2026

Lansdale electric eyeing increase in power costs

Council approved 15% rate hike coming into 2026

April 6, 2026

Towamencin Police name Officer of the Year for 2025

James Bonner honored for 'exceptional year'

April 2, 2026

Towamencin talks draft of data center codes

Can township limit areas where data centers could go?

April 2, 2026

Lansdale votes ahead floodplain map change for Fifth Street townhouses

Developer seeks to build complex of 73 townhouses, but map update needed first

April 2, 2026

North Penn School Board president addresses Intermediate Unit spending

Juliane Ramic led MCIU board during reported spending on safari

April 1, 2026

Lansdale seeks to add uses, density near proposed Church Road townhouses

Council, neighbors say they'd like to see more than developer has proposed

March 31, 2026

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

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

March 27, 2026

Rumors spur new round of talks on homelessness in Lansdale park

Social media rumors spurred statements from borough and township

March 23, 2026

Towamencin names new code director

Henry Sekawungu currently holds similar post in Cheltenham

March 19, 2026

Lansdale Main Street Manager interviews starting soon

New town employee could end talks that started in 2009

March 17, 2026

Upper Gwynedd sees concepts for revamp of Park-Sci playground

Wooden castle structure was built by volunteers in 1995

March 17, 2026

North Wales gets preview of town farmers market

Local nonprofit aims to start weekly market in May

March 13, 2026

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 …

March 12, 2026

Towamencin supervisor Osei suspends campaign for state senate

Democrat backs fellow challenger against incumbent Republican Pennycuick

March 12, 2026

Upper Gwynedd sees plans for meeting room renovations

Rounded dais, added exit could be among accessibility upgrades

March 10, 2026

Lansdale: West Ward safety fixes starting to take shape

School zone is first area to see barricades, traffic cones

March 10, 2026

Immigration ‘welcoming statement’ in the works in Lansdale

Mayor and police could issue statement instead of council vote

March 6, 2026

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

Former sewer plant site could see stormwater project

March 5, 2026

North Wales thanks firefighters, public works for snow plowing

Volunteers staffed fire station throughout recent blizzards

March 3, 2026

North Wales backs statement on immigration enforcement

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

March 2, 2026

Towamencin sees new plan for 207 units on Freddy Hill site

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

February 27, 2026

Lansdale votes ahead hearing for proposed Pennbrook apartment code change

Developer could make the case to council in March

February 26, 2026

Lansdale swears in first junior councilperson

Anna Szekely is NPHS junior, daughter of former mayor

February 25, 2026

North Penn seeks grant for school roof repairs

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

February 24, 2026

Lansdale residents aim to make town ‘SAFE’

West Ward neighbors continue to push for safety upgrades

February 21, 2026

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

Snow covers campus as trees cleared for work area

February 17, 2026

North Wales OKs notice to proceed for Ninth Street Park work

Streambank restoration meant to reduce flooding in area

February 17, 2026

Towamencin honors former supervisor Wilson

Longtime board chairman recognized for 24 years as supervisor

February 13, 2026

3 local towns asked about immigration enforcement

North Wales welcoming resolution 'still under review'

February 13, 2026

Lansdale pools on track to reopen for summer

Smaller pools being repaired as council discusses plans for 2027

February 9, 2026

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

February 6, 2026

Lansdale West Ward residents plead for safety upgrades

Petition signed by more than 200 presented to council

February 6, 2026

North Penn board gets preview of 2026-27 budget picture

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

February 5, 2026

Public comment prompted end of Lansdale police chief search

Council members debate whether to vet longtime lieutenant against outside candidates

February 3, 2026

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

$3M construction grant was announced in December

February 2, 2026

Lansdale Police present annual awards for 2025

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

January 30, 2026

North Wales resident asks council to consider ‘welcoming ordinance’

Town could vote not to aid federal immigration enforcement efforts

January 29, 2026

North Penn hires new administrator, promotes another

Titles changed after two top administrators departed in late 2025

January 27, 2026

Hatfield ‘movie lots’ presentation slated for Wednesday

Developer Pulte Homes to present on plans for property

January 27, 2026

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

Souderton, Perkasie also report extensive clean-up efforts

January 24, 2026

North Wales starts 2026 with call for volunteers

New council reappoints consultants, will discuss subcommittees

January 23, 2026

Towamencin residents raise questions about solicitor RFP

Resident notes summer fundraiser was held for Democrats by law firm

January 23, 2026

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 …

January 22, 2026

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 …

Lansdale roadwork on West Eighth Street delayed, …

Early morning fire displaces 14 residents in …

All charges held for man accused of …

Upper Salford man charged after alleged high-speed …

North Penn awarded $20K for school meal …

Mitzvah Circle expansion plans take shape as …

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