Stories by James Short

Rescue of the Week: Gabi, a 9-week-old Jack Russell/Terrier mix

Home At Last Dog Rescue is excited to introduce Gabi, an active puppy weighing five pounds.

Rescue Of The Week: Minnie Mouse, a 5-year-old Terrier mix

This rescue was in a shelter in North Carolina, before finding her way to her current foster, via Home At …

Rescue Of The Week: Fyodor, a 12-year-old mixed breed

Home At Last Dog Rescue is excited to introduce Fyodor, a 12-year-old mixed breed, as the featured rescue of the …

Rescue Of The Week: Zeke, a 23-month-old Terrier mix

Home At Last Dog Rescue is excited to introduce Zeke, a 23-month-old Terrier mix, as the featured Rescue of the …

Rescue Of The Week: KitKat, a 12-week-old Labrador Retriever mix

KitKat is currently being fostered in Furlong, Bucks County, through Home At Last Dog Rescue.

PHOTOS: Dogs in disguise bring laughs at Montgomery Mall Doggy Halloween Costume Contest

The third annual event featured a variety of costumes and canine personalities.

PHOTOS: Trinity Lutheran's Trunk-or-Treat at Pumpkin Fest brings fun and frightful night to Lansdale

Pumpkinfest was a partnership between Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church and Lutheran Disaster Response.

PHOTOS: Towamencin Police bring Halloween fun to safe Trunk-or-Treat event

The annual event took place in the parking lot of North Penn High School on Saturday.

PHOTOS: 4th Annual Trick or Treat on Main Street Candy Crawl cleaned out the candy

Organizer Annie Christ said the event was a huge success, with multiple businesses running out of candy.

PHOTOS: Costumed canines come out for Home at Last Dog Rescue's 'Howloween' 5K and Dog Walk

The 10th annual event on Saturday featured a Fall Fair with more than 60 vendors at Parkside Place in Upper …

PHOTOS: Rotary Club of North Penn dedicates new message board kiosk at Lansdale park

The White's Road Park addition is a gift to Lansdale Borough commemorating the Club's Centennial.

PHOTOS: New Britain Township Police, NewSeasons team up for spooktacular Safe Trunk-or-Treat event

The event was held at the senior living community on Manor Drive in New Britain Township.

PHOTOS: Lowe's says 'Thank You' with 3rd Annual First Responder Appreciation Day

The event brought out local law enforcement and emergency agencies to Hatfield Township on Saturday.

Rescue Of The Week: Bader, a 2 year old Pug/Pomeranian mix

Bader recently returned to her foster home in Oreland, PA, through Home At Last Dog Rescue after her previous owner …

PHOTOS: More than $21,000 raised for North Penn Vol. Fire Company at Chili Cookoff event

The 3rd annual fundraiser featured a beer garden inside the North Wales fire station.

PHOTOS: Former Eagle Hollis Thomas, petting zoo, pumpkins and playfulness highlight Fall Festival

The event at Parkside Place was sponsored by Upper Gwynedd's Parks and Recreation Department

3-car accident at Allentown and Reinert sends 1 to area hospital Tuesday afternoon

Allentown Road was closed between Thorndale Drive and Derstine Road.

PHOTOS: Lansdale Punk Rock Flea Market united eclectic styles Saturday

The event was held by Headway Art Collective and Round Guys Brewery.

Rescue Of The Week: Amarilla, a 1-½-year-old German Shepherd

Amarilla was originally a mill dog who was adopted at 6 months.

WATCH: Montco Recorder of Deeds hosts thriving Veterans Resource Fair Tuesday morning

The annual event connected veterans with useful and helpful community resources.

PHOTOS: Franconia Police Benevolent Association's Fall Fest featured 2 days of entertainment, music

A scheduled drone show did not occur, but was donated to the Souderton-Telford Rotary's auction fundraiser, police said.

Fire crews on scene of electrical fire that ignited tree in Hatfield

The incident occurred off Cowpath Road Wednesday afternoon.

PHOTOS: Lansdale Zer0.5K and Oktoberfest were wunderbar Sunday afternoon

Discover Lansdale's annual event invited runners to dress up for the run and stay for beer and music.

Rescue Of The Week: Oreo, a 2½-year-old Pointer Mix

Oreo originally came from South Carolina, before making her way to her current foster home in Fort Washington, through Home …

Shed burns to ground in Keystone Drive fire Tuesday afternoon

The neighborhood surrounding 2017 Keystone Drive was blanketed in smoke.

PHOTOS: Despite drizzle, North Wales Community Day was hot with entertainment, fun

The event was held on Saturday in the downtown borough and Weingartner Park.

Rescue Of The Week: Teddy, a 10-year-old Boston Terrier

Teddy was adopted out five years ago, but found his way back to his current foster in Blue Bell, through …

Rescue Of The Week: Adidas, 12-week-old Terrier mix

Home At Last Dog Rescue is excited to introduce Adidas, 12-week-old Terrier mix, as the featured rescue of the week.

PHOTOS: Cheers to another Morgan Log House Tavern Night fundraiser

Morgan Log House and Towamencin Township presented Tavern Night at the 850 Weikel Road historic site on Saturday evening.

PHOTOS: Hatfield Borough's annual Fall Fest and Car Show revs up the fun

The annual event was held on East Lincoln Avenue, featuring a tour of an auto museum and more.

Two injured after vehicle overturns in crash on Pennsylvania Turnpike in Towamencin

Emergency crews were dispatched for a vehicle rescue at mile marker 28 on the Pennsylvania turnpike at 1:21 a.m. Sunday.

Rescue of the Week: Edgar & Edward, 4-month-old Border Collies

Home At Last Dog Rescue is excited to introduce Edgar & Edward, 4-month-old Border Collies, as the featured rescue of …

WATCH: Marine veteran fulfills promise to self on his 90th with celebratory skydive

Peter Juisto completed his local jump on Saturday.

PHOTOS: Bergey's celebrates 100th Anniversary with car show event Saturday

The event shut down Route 113 in Franconia Township.

PHOTOS: Dog-A-Poolooza brought doggy paddles to Hatfield Aquatic Center

Hatfield Aquatic Center hosted furry swimmers and their owners last weekend.

PHOTOS: Culture abounds at St. Mary & St. Kyrillos Coptic Orthodox Church of Hatfield Egyptian Festival

The 17th annual event was held last weekend at its Unionville Pike church.

PHOTOS: Upper Gwynedd Carnival brings summer to close in North Penn area with drone show, fireworks

The event was held at Parkside Place last weekend.

PHOTOS: Poppy's Tavern celebrates grand opening with packed rooms and outdoor bar area

The former Hattrick's on East Lincoln Avenue in Hatfield Borough comes with a renewed reputation.

Rescue of the Week: Tillie, an 8-year-old mini Australian Shepherd

Home At Last Dog Rescue is excited to introduce Tillie, an 8-year-old mini Australian Shepherd, as the featured rescue of …

PHOTOS: More Than Fish Aquarium & Pets opens on Lansdale's Main Street

The business held a ribbon cutting with Mayor Garry Herbert on Saturday afternoon.

PHOTOS: Skippack Food Truck Festival pleased famished families, hungry foodies

The second event of the year was held at 4059 Skippack Pike.

PHOTOS: Birds win, smiles abound at Philly sports-themed First Friday

The Discover Lansdale event was held on Madison and Main streets in Lansdale.

Thursday night 2-vehicle accident sends one to hospital in Lower Salford

The accident occurred shortly after 9 p.m. near the Bay Pony Inn.

Rescue of the Week: Stevie, an 8-month-old Maltese Poodle

Home At Last Dog Rescue is excited to introduce Stevie, an 8-month-old Maltese Poodle, is the featured rescue of the …

Rescue of the Week: Kate, a 1-year-old Terrier

Home At Last Dog Rescue is excited to introduce Kate, a 1-year-old Terrier, as the featured rescue of the week.

Rescue of the Week: Kassidy, a 5-year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Home At Last Dog Rescue is excited to introduce Kassidy, a 5-year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, as the featured rescue …

PHOTOS: A folking, funkin' good time at Philly Folk Festival in Upper Salford

Check out photos from the lively, musical and fun annual event at Old Poole Farm.

Rescue Of The Week: A 1-year-old Terrier mix named Cammie

Cammie was a stray who was rescued in Darlington, South Carolina

PHOTOS: St. Stan's Summer Festival packed with smiles, friends, family, full stomachs

The annual Lansdale tradition continues nightly through Saturday.

PHOTOS: Rita's Italian Ice teams up with Chalfont Fire Company for fundraiser

A portion of the night's proceeds went to benefit the Chalfont Fire Company