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July 2, 2025

Lansdale: Police plans to enforce park rules prompt fresh debate on homelessness

Conversation with tent inhabitants show desire for their own apartment

July 2, 2025

County commissioners help cut ribbon on North Wales Arts and Cultural Center

Newly renovated church, office building welcomes local VIPs

July 1, 2025

Towamencin: Housing talks on density intensify as development proposals pile up

County planners offers 'affordability audit' to steer developers

July 1, 2025

North Wales Police, Soul Brothers partnering for helmet ‘tickets’

Adults can get snacks for wearing helmets in town

June 25, 2025

Lansdale votes ahead road safety upgrades

Intersections could be painted to increase sightlines, but parking could be reduced

June 21, 2025

North Penn finalizes 2025-26 budget with 4 percent tax increase

Board argues for increase with high school, capital projects pending

June 20, 2025

Lansdale: Fifth Street playground work could be done over summer

New equipment, shade sails are on to-do list

June 18, 2025

Upper Gwynedd police, VMSC paramedics honored for saving resident

Quick response made the difference in February medical call, say chiefs

June 18, 2025

Towamencin: Developer seeks 250-plus apartments at Sumneytown Pike, Forty Foot Road

Board talks focus on density, building height, parking and more

June 18, 2025

PHOTOS: North Penn Class of 2025 rides into the future 1,060-plus strong Tuesday night

It was a knight to remember

June 17, 2025

Towamencin votes ahead draft chicken code

Lot size is down to 20,000 square feet in latest draft

June 14, 2025

Townships join the call for SEPTA funding

Upper Gwynedd, Towamencin pass motions calling for funds from Harrisburg

June 14, 2025

Upper Gwynedd OKs plans for new vaccine storage building at Merck

The new project voted ahead by township officials Monday night is planned for roughly a block east, in the Merck …

June 12, 2025

North Wales watching weather for June 14 summer kickoff

Fireworks, food trucks could be called off for weather

June 11, 2025

North Wales Elementary tile mural taking shape, one piece at a time

Students adding pieces as parents plan mural, playground upgrades

June 10, 2025

Developer PSDC updating plans for Towamencin shopping center, ‘Main Street’

Latest plans could lift age restrictions on apartments behind long-discussed shopping center

June 10, 2025

Lansdale’s Code Blue shelters saw record numbers

Pastor, council president laud hundreds of volunteers

June 9, 2025

Lansdale preparing push to remove homeless from parks

Concerns continue as county shelter is slated to open in fall

June 9, 2025

North Penn votes ahead 2025-26 budget with 4 percent tax increase

$348M budget includes $10M transfer for high school renovations

June 5, 2025

Towamencin sees plans for up to 321 houses on Freddy Hill site

Developer presents two options as residents call for preservation

June 4, 2025

North Wales nearing new round of talks on former McKeever’s Tavern site

Staff say no new movement on plans for long-vacant 1890s-era hotel

June 4, 2025

Lansdale swears in new police officer

Officer Daniel Talbot is a native of nearby North Wales

June 3, 2025

Towamencin cat rescue facility destroyed by fire

At least 15 cats believed to have died in barn, according to reports

May 30, 2025

North Wales passes resolution calling for SEPTA funding

Borough's rail roots date back to 1850s

May 29, 2025

Lansdale votes ahead hearing on zoning change for Fifth Streets townhouses

Zoning change needed before plans can be finalized

May 28, 2025

Lansdale looking to name ‘something significant’ after late longtime fire chief Jay Daveler

Firehouse, businesses, and events were all impacted by late chief

May 27, 2025

Towamencin sees breakdown of consumption-based sewer rates

Some could save, others could see big bills instead of flat fee

May 24, 2025

Towamencin honing in on lot size for chicken code

Backyard chicken code has been discussed since 2017

May 22, 2025

North Penn ’tile-breaking’ marks start of high school renovations

Pool will be renovated through December as six-year school project begins

May 22, 2025

North Penn School Board: All eight candidates appear to advance

'Neighbors' team scores higher vote totals on primary day

May 21, 2025

Developer proposes 33 homes in Towamencin adjacent to Freddy Hill Farms

Residents voice concerns about flooding, sightlines, and open space

May 20, 2025

North Penn votes ahead 2025-26 budget with tax increase

4 percent increase could be finalized or reduced in June

May 20, 2025

Montgomery County’s Partnership TMA hosts 1st event in renovated North Wales arts center

Renovations to borough-owned church and offices started in 2023

May 19, 2025

Towamencin swears in Amer Barghouth as new supervisor

New board immediately votes out longtime chairman

May 17, 2025

North Penn names new assistant business administrator

Both top business office posts have turned over in 2025

May 16, 2025

Lansdale committee votes ahead electric fee increases

Charge for electric vehicles is among increases up for approval

May 15, 2025

73 townhouses proposed on W. Fifth Street in Lansdale

Developer W.B. Homes built similar projects in 2010s

May 15, 2025

Lansdale staff say Whites Road pool on target to open Memorial Day weekend

Contractors have been re-plastering pool per 2024 study

May 14, 2025

Upper Gwynedd names bridge after Dr. Francis Jeyaraj

Longtime physician helped found international festival

May 13, 2025

North Penn primary: Two newcomers, two returning candidates join ‘North Penn United’ team

Prior school board, council candidates to appear on ballot

May 13, 2025

North Penn primary: Three join incumbent in ‘Neighbors for Progress’ team

Trio of two-term incumbents not running again

May 12, 2025

North Penn: First phase of high school work slated to start this month

Project manager breaks down future phases of work

May 10, 2025

North Penn: ‘Bus Patrol’ violations top 800 in March

Data identifies trouble spots, busiest times

May 10, 2025

Towamencin primary: Four Republicans square off for two spots on November ballot

Incumbent Wilson has held seat since 2002, former supervisor's seat also on ballot

May 9, 2025

Election 2025: Councilwoman, former councilman square off in Democrat primary for Lansdale mayor

Winner will face Republican in November

May 9, 2025

Fatal pedestrian accident in April spurs Lansdale to talk traffic troubles

Public meeting on Monday will discuss studies and solutions for danger spots

May 6, 2025

Flocking to a cause: Towamencin earns ‘Bird Town’ designation

Township to promote environmental education and appreciation of birds

May 5, 2025

Towamencin historians push for marker where Washington’s army ‘refreshed’

'Grand American Army' was established in a forgotten piece of local history

May 1, 2025

North Penn could consider cameras in classrooms

Parents say cameras could help protect nonverbal students

April 30, 2025

North Penn OKs WNPV radio tower demolition

Four of five radio towers to be removed, likely in June

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