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October 27, 2025

Election 2025: Upper Gwynedd incumbent Democrats make cases for third term

Republican candidates did not respond to Q-and-A

October 25, 2025

Election 2025: Three vie for two seats on North Wales council

Republican D'Angelo is also running for mayor against incumbent McDevitt

October 24, 2025

Lansdale organizers call for Code Blue volunteers

Training sessions started this week, shelter could open Nov. 1

October 24, 2025

North Wales starting talks on 2026 budget

Manager warns of low real estate transfers, dropping interest rates

October 23, 2025

Lansdale advocate renews push for town ‘welcoming ordinance’

In recent months, immigration has been hotly debated at the county level

October 22, 2025

North Wales to look into permits for park events

Changes to town communications were spurred by September vigil in park

October 22, 2025

Towamencin debate continues on new comprehensive plan

Candidates sound off as board defers adoption for now

October 20, 2025

North Wales: Main Street SEPTA crossing to be paved in November

Detour signs are currently being printed, and borough staff and police plan to notify residents via the town’s social media …

October 18, 2025

Election 2025: New commissioner guaranteed for Hatfield’s Ward 2

Democrat D'Alessio, Republican Blanc square off as longtime incumbent steps down

October 18, 2025

Rising electricity costs a hot topic in Lansdale, Upper Gwynedd

Both communities talk cost increases as 2026 budgets are drafted

October 17, 2025

Election 2025: Zipfel, McGowan square off again for Hatfield’s Ward 4

Incumbent Republican won fourth term in same matchup in 2021

October 16, 2025

Upper Gwynedd board OKs $920,000 to purchase church

History of neighborhood to be presented on Thursday

October 16, 2025

Election 2025: Eight square off for four seats on North Penn School Board

Incumbent Al Roesch and seven newcomers all on ballot

October 15, 2025

Election 2025: Councilwoman, former mayor square off in Lansdale mayor’s race

Rachael Bollens won May primary, then Andy Szekely stepped into race in summer

October 15, 2025

Election 2025: Four square off for two Towamencin supervisor seats

Two incumbents won't be on ballot Nov. 4

October 14, 2025

Upper Gwynedd: bridge replacement costs have climbed by $2 million

Costs have climbed due to redesign, inflation, says manager

October 10, 2025

Lansdale: Delayed financial audit could be done within weeks

Staff say software shift, staff turnover were reasons for delays

October 9, 2025

Plan in works for former Wilson’s Hardware building

New owner could present details in November

October 9, 2025

Election 2025: Four square off for seats on Montgomery Township board

Democrat Staab is only incumbent on ballot

October 8, 2025

Election 2025: Another rematch for North Wales mayor race

McDevitt, D'Angelo square off for third straight time

October 7, 2025

Lansdale vacant property registry now on the books

Town contracts with outside firm to seek owners of empty properties

October 6, 2025

Lansdale moves up start date for acting police chief Ryan Devlin

Outgoing chief Mike Trail to have 'soft start' in Norristown

October 6, 2025

Lansdale dentist: Lost parking on Main Street ‘killed my practice’

New street configuration was meant to ease downtown traffic

October 3, 2025

North Wales police close in on accreditation

High honor for department could be finalized in October

October 3, 2025

North Penn votes ahead contract for new transportation building

Sites in two townships fell through in 2024

October 2, 2025

Lansdale First Friday chili cookoff, Freight House ‘0.5K’ coming this weekend

Interior work continues on long-awaited freight station restoration

September 30, 2025

Towamencin board hears update on North Penn HS crosswalk

County, PennDOT input still needed

September 26, 2025

North Wales residents react to ‘Charlie Kirk candlelight vigil’ in borough park

Resident says she feared for safety in town during the Sept. 14 gathering

September 26, 2025

Little's Ice Cream owner Star Little appointed to North Wales Borough council

Little was the only candidate to apply for former Councilman Sal Amato’s vacated seat and plans to run in November

September 24, 2025

Lansdale formalizes Ryan Devlin as acting chief starting in November

Current chief Mike Trail will start in Norristown as lieutenant takes over

September 24, 2025

Lansdale: Main Street paving ‘moving along nicely’

No parking along downtown street until paving is finished

September 23, 2025

North Wales reports arts center schedule filling up with events

Community day, park project also in the works

September 19, 2025

Lansdale looks to clarify finances as budget season starts

Town aiming to finish two years of audits after turnover

September 18, 2025

North Penn votes ahead district-wide facilities study

Board could look at enrollment while updating capital needs

September 18, 2025

Upper Gwynedd resident calls out commissioner over Charlie Kirk comments

Online post calls assassination a reminder 'that violence begets violence'

September 16, 2025

North Wales council names new VP, gives update on vacancy

Applications due Sept. 18 for newest open seat

September 15, 2025

Roughly 1,000 turn out to ‘Charlie Kirk candlelight vigil’ in North Wales Sunday night

Proceeds from donations and sales at the vigil will be sent directly to the Kirk family, according to organizers

September 13, 2025

Organizers planning North Wales Borough ‘Charlie Kirk Candlelight Vigil for Peace’

All invited to come together in memory of slain activist

September 12, 2025

Towamencin board votes down Freddy Hill zoning change

Developer sought 300-plus units and added density

September 10, 2025

Towamencin gets first look at draft comprehensive plan

Board seek special meeting, vote on recommendations

September 9, 2025

Towamencin residents push for action on ‘ghost town’ shopping center

Supervisors vote ahead waivers for shopping center pad sites

September 8, 2025

Lansdale could extend mental health co-responder contract

Borough budget talks could include bringing position in-house

September 5, 2025

Lansdale Lt. Ryan Devlin to serve as acting police chief

Trail addresses departure, succession plans

September 4, 2025

Towamencin votes ahead zoning change for Sumneytown Pike apartments

Plans could be presented during October hearing

August 29, 2025

North Wales Borough Council President Sal Amato resigns

Colleagues recall lessons learned from councilman over past decade

August 28, 2025

Hatfield, VMSC announce plans to hand over old police station

August 28, 2025

North Wales appoints Anderson to vacant council seat

Three apply for seat that opened with July resignation

August 26, 2025

Resident asks Lansdale to adopt anti-ICE immigration policy

Local advocates spurred by recent raids

August 25, 2025

Lansdale council quiet for now on police chief departure

No comments from council after Norristown hires longtime Lansdale officer

August 21, 2025

Lansdale names Cannoneers coach George Adams as 2025 lifetime achievement award winner

Adams to be recognized Saturday morning at Lansdale Founders Day event

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