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August 21, 2025

Upper Gwynedd extends due diligence for $1M property acquisition

Former church could be used for indoor recreation

August 4, 2025

Hatfield neighbors of ‘movie lots’ served with lawsuit

Developer says suit will clear paper streets from 1922 plan

July 29, 2025

North Wales man finds brother on memorial ‘Wall That Heals’

Joseph Molettiere was killed in Vietnam in 1968

July 28, 2025

Lansdale police chief addresses Norristown chief search

Mike Trail, Lansdale's chief since 2017, addresses time in town

July 26, 2025

North Wales accepts resignation of councilwoman Brittany Kohler

Applications to fill seat due Aug. 21 from Ward 1 residents

July 24, 2025

North Penn: Hawk watching high school renovations from above

Aerial observer offers a bird's eye view of project

July 23, 2025

North Wales park could see trees removed in 2026

Streambank project meant to reduce flooding

July 22, 2025

Apartment building plans being vetted for North Wales McKeever’s site

Developer had proposed apartments in 2015, townhouses in 2017

July 21, 2025

Upper Gwynedd swears in fourth new officer of 2025

New hire Kyle Fizel joins three others hired in January

July 18, 2025

Developer Pulte Homes seeks 86 townhouses on Old Forty Foot Road

Proposal brings total applications for new housing units in Towamencin to more than 900

July 18, 2025

Developer seeks 48 new apartments in Towamencin’s Jacobs Woods complex

Proposal brings total applications for new housing units in Towamencin to more than 900

July 16, 2025

Upper Gwynedd board votes ahead $1 million building purchase

Former church adjacent to park was discussed in 2024 plan

July 15, 2025

Towamencin votes ahead county ‘housing affordability audit’

Board splits 3-2 on study from county planning commission

July 11, 2025

Towamencin hears details of road realignment, more units on Freddy Hill site

New version of plans would remove house at Sumneytown-Troxel intersection

July 9, 2025

Lansdale introduces new finance director

Christopher Shannon is town's fifth finance head since start of 2021

July 8, 2025

Lansdale OKs zoning change for Fifth Street townhouses

Residents sound off about flooding, traffic concerns

July 7, 2025

WATCH: WNPV Radio towers fall, as landmark to local skyline is lost

One tower remains, four toppled as station site will be used for construction staging

July 7, 2025

North Wales: New plans now filed for McKeever’s site

No word yet on what developer is requesting, say staff

July 3, 2025

North Wales assistant manager is leaving

Alex Turock has overseen zoning map update, arts center renovations

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

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