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April 21, 2025

Lansdale approves five percent electric rate increase

May electric bills will be first using new rate, say staff

April 18, 2025

Lansdale names code director Jason Van Dame to public works post

The borough is also seeking another director of finance, who would be the fifth person to hold that job in …

April 18, 2025

North Penn sees tax increase options for 2025-26 budget

Staff recommend 4 percent increase, citing high school renovations

April 16, 2025

Upper Gwynedd: Two new police hires voted ahead

Four new officers have been hired in the past year

April 15, 2025

Lansdale could approve 5 percent electric rate hike next week

Increase caused by rising costs and is lowest in region, councilman says

April 15, 2025

Towamencin: Candidates for board vacancy must apply to county court

Court sets April 18 deadline

April 14, 2025

Lansdale considers removing sidewalk island in front of former art center

Two parking spaces could be created by removing plaza meant for long-defunct art center

April 10, 2025

North Wales honors local scouts for park cleanups

Local Troop 84B and 84G helped clean two town parks in recent weeks

April 4, 2025

North Wales presents ‘Library week’ proclamation

Local library planning fundraiser, egg hunt and more

April 3, 2025

Towamencin police squad earns distinguished unit citation

Officer also honored for tracking down thefts from businesses

April 1, 2025

Towamencin: Dozens call for preservation of Freddy Hill property

Comments to be incorporated into comprehensive plan update

April 1, 2025

Hatfield-based ambulance corps continues to expand

North Wales hears about busy year for VMSC-EMS

March 28, 2025

North Penn could discuss firefighter tax credit

Fire chief asks board to emulate county, local incentives

March 28, 2025

Towamencin: April court date set to discuss vacant supervisor seat

Court conference could set out timeline to fill vacancy

March 26, 2025

Lansdale electric rate increase could begin in April

Town has not raised rate since 2015

March 25, 2025

Work on new Hatfield Twp. police station ‘moving along’

Township warns of roadwork, paving near station site this summer

March 24, 2025

Clemens Food Group adding parking to Hatfield complex

175 new parking spaces would bring site over 2,000 total

March 24, 2025

Towamencin: Welsh-Orvilla widening project still working through approvals

State sought archaeology research, PennDOT and county now vetting plans, per engineer

March 22, 2025

Upper Gwynedd: Pennbrook Parkway project back for approvals ‘in the coming months’

Plans still being refined in talks with staff, says manager

March 21, 2025

Towamencin could revive backyard chicken code

Talks started in 2017, tabled in '23 on local rules

March 19, 2025

Electric vehicle chargers up for discussion in North Wales code update

Planning commission could modify county model ordinance

March 18, 2025

Upper Gwynedd board honors Nor-Gwyn ballclubs

League's leader thanks township for support of local ballplayers

March 18, 2025

Lansdale bond borrowing could be delayed

Reimbursement resolution could be approved before funds secured

March 17, 2025

Towamencin: No timeline to fill board vacancy

Board filed request with county court after deadlock

March 17, 2025

Valley Forge Road brake retarder ban passed in Upper Gwynedd

Residents ask for action against brake noise

March 15, 2025

Towamencin officials sound off on Freddy Hill Farms closing

March 12, 2025

Lansdale could upgrade Main Street crosswalk

Lights, signs could slow drivers at downtown crossing

March 11, 2025

Parking problems? Lansdale talking permits, spaces again

Query prompts talk on parking for employees, during big events

March 11, 2025

Upper Gwynedd votes ahead traffic studies

Sumneytown Pike, school zone could see safety upgrades

March 8, 2025

Merck seeks to trade wetlands for potential to add parking or building

Exchange program could allow work on wetland

March 6, 2025

Towamencin board deadlocked on filling vacant seat

Two candidates nominated, but fall short of votes needed

March 4, 2025

SKR Sim Racing Center puts Lansdale in fast lane

Virtual racing center now open in former newsroom

March 4, 2025

Questions remain about proposed Lansdale vacancy code

Business owner, mayor spar over draft

March 3, 2025

Lansdale ‘really proud’ of work on homelessness

Council president replies to comments questioning efforts

March 1, 2025

North Wales votes ahead declaration of taking for sidewalk project despite resident’s impassioned plea

Resident asks council to reconsider planned 'Center Street Extension'

February 28, 2025

North Penn: Shapiro’s budget request ‘falls far short’ of prior year

Board repeat calls for cyber funding reform

February 28, 2025

Towamencin announces March 3 special meeting to fill seat vacated by Laura Smith

Board members continue to spar over viral video

February 27, 2025

North Penn outlines response to anonymous high school threat

Sunday night call from police triggered security, says superintendent

February 26, 2025

North Penn: Key date fast approaching for sale of ‘movie lots’

Due diligence could end, payments begin in March

February 25, 2025

North Penn School District keeping watch for federal funding cuts

Board hears details from interim administrator, whose name is Trump

February 22, 2025

Survey says: trash hauler near top of to-do list for North Wales

Council takes up talks on resident rankings for comp plan update

February 21, 2025

Lansdale vetting draft of vacancy fee code

Charge meant to spur turnover of long-empty properties

February 20, 2025

Lansdale bond borrowing could be finalized in March

Pool renovation, road repairs could be covered by bond

February 20, 2025

Towamencin still sparring over supervisor vacancy

Residents name three possible candidates for seat

February 20, 2025

North Wales: ‘Parking lot’ of potential projects could bring talks on trash hauler

December survey data could help town revisit 2018 comp plan

February 14, 2025

Montgomery County fire companies’ fight to gain volunteers is ongoing battle

In Pennsylvania, some municipalities have established local tax credits to give discounts for firefighters or other emergency responders, and some …

February 13, 2025

Lansdale hints at regional power partnership

Quakertown, Perkasie, Hatfield could band together with borough

February 13, 2025

North Wales mayor bets on Eagles with counterpart in Chiefs country

Riverside, Missouri mayor vows to send goodies after super win

February 10, 2025

North Penn School Board asked to study potential crosswalk at Sumneytown Pike

New driveway was part of earlier plans prior to referendum

February 7, 2025

Towamencin board hints at next steps in aftermath of resignation

Supervisors spar over next steps amid heated debate

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