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July 22, 2024

Upper Gwynedd on search for new finance director, consultant, counterpart from nearby township to help fill in

Also: Assistant manager recognized, grant consultant approved, AEDs to be replaced.

July 18, 2024

Upper Gwynedd: No plans yet for proposed Pennbrook project

Next steps include conditional use, land development applications

July 17, 2024

Towamencin recap: TYA reports on summer sports

Kid sports leagues almost back to pre-pandemic participation.

July 16, 2024

Grant could help North Wales preserve town records

1869 album could be digitized with state funding.

July 15, 2024

Towamencin hears to-do list for Veterans Memorial Park upgrades

Tree branches, walkway accessibility to be discussed during budget season.

July 12, 2024

Towamencin Wawa ‘trying to finish up … loose ends’

Towamencin’s supervisors heard details in late June on plans for a Wawa on the corner of Forty Foot Road and …

July 10, 2024

Two Towamencin police officers honored for saving man’s life

Duo helped save Kimberly Way resident in March.

July 9, 2024

Updated online map could help fill Lansdale downtown vacancies

Town touts tool during talks on empty properties.

July 8, 2024

New finance, library directors introduced in Lansdale

The two employees join Troy Spayd, new public works director, as new hires in the borough.

July 5, 2024

North Penn updates Towamencin on high school renovation plans

Possible bus site move could be decided ‘before the end of summer’

July 2, 2024

‘A true she-ro’: Area mourns loss of Gloria Echols

Longtime Lansdale nonprofit head passed away at age 79.

June 29, 2024

North Penn vote ahead bus site traffic study

Site location still under wraps.

June 26, 2024

North Penn School Board approves 2024-25 budget, tax increase

Board cites high school renovations, infrastructure backlog as reasons for hike.

June 24, 2024

New ‘Main Street North Wales’ nonprofit aims to revitalize town

New group resulted from talks on reviving business alliance.

June 22, 2024

Lansdale hints at ‘pretty ambitious project’ for vacant Main Street lot

Plans in works for site on 800 block of West Main.

June 21, 2024

Lansdale residents warn of close calls on speed study street

Data collection nearly done, says chief.

June 21, 2024

Lansdale Police mental health co-responder building community ties, and quickly

Hundreds helped so far as police make case to continue funding.

June 18, 2024

Upper Gwynedd memorializes late ex-Police Chief William Herr

Worked for department from 1956 to 1993.

June 17, 2024

Board reviews latest options for North Penn High School renovation

New school wing could add classroom space, ease congestion.

June 14, 2024

Going solar? Lansdale business could make the case for solar panels

Rex Heat Treat to be heard by zoning board June 18.

June 12, 2024

North Penn School District tax increase set for June 20 vote

Board votes ahead 4.49 percent tax hike, largest since early 2000s.

June 6, 2024

New playground purchase OK'd by Upper Gwynedd Commissioners for Rexdale Park

Equipment in the park was aged, according to the township manager.

June 6, 2024

Well Crafted summer events get go-ahead in Lansdale

Borough council unanimously gave its approval after the public safety committee voted them ahead in early May.

June 5, 2024

New Lansdale Public Works director, a native of Berks County, named

The new director, a transplant from California, starts in this month.

June 5, 2024

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.

June 4, 2024

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.

May 31, 2024

North Wales seeks grant for Ninth Street Park streambank work

State-mandated sediment reduction carries a big price tag.

May 30, 2024

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

‘Cannon Lofts’ erasure draws comments.

May 22, 2024

Lansdale takes deep dive into possible pool repairs

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

May 21, 2024

Upper Gwynedd Public Works director honored for 50 years of service

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

May 20, 2024

North Penn hires investigator, as parents push for safety measures

Other incidents reported after April Pennbrook attack.

May 17, 2024

Wayfinding signs in Lansdale point to downtown businesses

Economic development talk dominates council.

May 16, 2024

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

Superintendent, administrators vow to address concerns.

May 16, 2024

Lansdale library announces logo contest winner

New logo meant to represent ‘heart of the community’

May 14, 2024

Towamencin hires special counsel, reports on meeting with sober house owner

Neighbors continue to voice concerns.

May 10, 2024

North Penn School Board votes ahead near-record tax increase

CFO: 4.49 percent would be largest hike since 2001.

May 9, 2024

Towamencin talks spreading sewer bills, changing calculations

Town could allow more payments as rates increase.

May 9, 2024

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

District now discussing site in Montgomery Township.

May 8, 2024

Lansdale Farmers’ Market starts 16th season on Saturday

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

May 4, 2024

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.

May 3, 2024

Contract awarded for Lansdale Borough East Main Streetscape

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

May 2, 2024

Lansdale Garden Club planning May 4 plant sale, summer tours

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

May 2, 2024

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

New equipment could help with data collection.

May 1, 2024

Towamencin still seeking info about ‘Pross House’ sober living facility

Residents continue to voice concerns.

April 30, 2024

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.

April 29, 2024

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

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

April 26, 2024

Upper Gwynedd zoning hearing on North Penn bus site postponed

Township says district case will be heard in May.

April 25, 2024

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

Sumneytown-Forty Foot intersection has been discussed since 2018

April 23, 2024

Lansdale Code Blue shelter reports on 2023-24 stats

Shelter hosted up to 26 guests per night

April 22, 2024

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

Superintendent outlines ten points in letter to parents.

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