Stories by Dan Sokil | The Reporter

Upper Gwynedd confirms North Penn pulled application for proposed bus garage site

The district was eyeing a site on Church Road, but has now turned its search to Montgomery Township.

Hundreds of thousands more in grant money approved for Sumneytown Pike bridge relocation

The pedestrian bridge will provide access to shopping areas, North Penn High School.

North Wales seeks grant for Ninth Street Park streambank work

State-mandated sediment reduction carries a big price tag.

Abram Cox Stove Co. historic sign erased from building during renovations

‘Cannon Lofts’ erasure draws comments.

Lansdale takes deep dive into possible pool repairs

Whites Road, Fourth Street pools surveyed, cost estimates in millions.

Upper Gwynedd Public Works director honored for 50 years of service

Willard Troxel has led township’s public works since 1983.

North Penn hires investigator, as parents push for safety measures

Other incidents reported after April Pennbrook attack.

Wayfinding signs in Lansdale point to downtown businesses

Economic development talk dominates council.

Lansdale library announces logo contest winner

New logo meant to represent ‘heart of the community’

After Pennbrook Middle School attack, North Penn parents press for answers at safety forum

Superintendent, administrators vow to address concerns.

North Penn School Board votes ahead near-record tax increase

CFO: 4.49 percent would be largest hike since 2001.

North Penn: Proposed Upper Gwynedd bus site ‘not feasible’

District now discussing site in Montgomery Township.

Towamencin talks spreading sewer bills, changing calculations

Town could allow more payments as rates increase.

Lansdale Farmers’ Market starts 16th season on Saturday

New vendors, more ready-to-eat foods highlight 2024 market menu.

Lansdale Library seeking $2M grant for renovations, new director leaving in June

Also, Lansdale's current Finance Director Glenn Dickerson is leaving after almost 3 years with the Borough.

Contract awarded for Lansdale Borough East Main Streetscape

Scott Building Corporation was the lowest responsible bidder at just under $3.2 million.

Lansdale Police give breakdown of traffic study area, with West Ward as third phase

New equipment could help with data collection.

Lansdale Garden Club planning May 4 plant sale, summer tours

Free public tours scheduled for June 8 and Aug. 17.

Towamencin developer updates Target, Whole Foods plans for shopping center

PSDC: Whole Foods has signed lease agreement, contingent on getting letter of intent from Target.

North Penn School District taxpayers could see 4.49% tax hike for 2024-25

Preliminary budget numbers being crunched to close $9.3M gap.

Upper Gwynedd zoning hearing on North Penn bus site postponed

Township says district case will be heard in May.

Towamencin: Developer refining plans for ‘Main Street’ mixed use project

Sumneytown-Forty Foot intersection has been discussed since 2018

Lansdale Code Blue shelter reports on 2023-24 stats

Shelter hosted up to 26 guests per night

North Penn vows outside investigation, school safety panels in wake of Pennbrook attack

Superintendent outlines ten points in letter to parents.

Lansdale Scouts prompt talks about homelessness

April 22 trash cleanup planned in borough’s downtown

North Wales recap: 2040 plan update, elementary school playground upgrades in the works

Home & School Association and parents planning phased project to modernize school playground

North Penn students, parents sound off about bloody Pennbrook Middle School attack

Board questioned about security policies, prior incidents

Work could start this summer on Wawa at Sumneytown and Forty Foot in Towamencin

Developer promises ‘no ugly’ at visible corner

Towamencin candidates address latest ruling on 2023 race

Former supervisor Marino: ‘My appeal is over’

Lansdale code committee hears of planned projects

Townhouses, storage building up for approvals

Four Montgomery County municipalities join state study of shared fire services

Upper Gwynedd Township, North Wales Borough, Lower Gwynedd Township and Ambler Borough are looking into combined fire coverage

Lansdale could hire police officer in 2024

Replacement could be needed for sergeant nearing retirement

Longtime Lansdale icon Ray Walton mourned

The longtime head of borough-based family business Clyde S. Walton Inc., died March 31 at 100 after a five-day hospitalization …

Lansdale: Contract for East Main streetscape could be awarded April 17

Long-discussed project could start in summer, under budget

North Penn School District students see solar eclipse

Glasses provided by Merck donation

Manna ‘Common Grounds’ café named Lansdale Business of the Month

More than 180 have graduated from Lansdale nonprofit’s job training program

North Penn School District considers weapons scanning system for public events

Evolv, a new security screening system of mobile weapons detection scanners that could be stationed at the entrances to the …

North Wales OKs $5,000 donation to Nor-Gwyn Baseball, money to help with new seats, lights, netting

Based on Hancock Road in Upper Gwynedd, the league is a volunteer organization founded in 1986 by the merger of …

Back to the drawing board for North Penn as it redesigns high school renovation plans

School board members got their first look at a new design and how it incorporates parts of a plan voted …

Osei, Marino Towamencin supervisor race scrutinized in wake of federal ruling on undated mail-in ballots

Last week, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit upheld a requirement to put correct handwritten dates …

North Penn seeking special exception from Upper Gwynedd for bus garage on Church Road

The 12-acre vacant parcel at 203 Church Road could be the site of the relocated transportation center from NPHS.

North Penn could shop for new electric contract this summer

The district said its current contract is at 5.25 cents per kilowatt-hour

North Penn's new propane-powered buses getting District closer to all-green fleet

The district said currently 83 percent of the daily bus runs are propane-powered