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December 3, 2025

Rescue of the Week: Noodle, a 4-year-old lab mix

Noodle was found as a stray in Georgia, before she found her way to her current foster home in Lansdale, …

November 26, 2025

Rescue of the week: Jim, a four-year-old lab mix

Home At Last Dog Rescue is excited to introduce Jim, also known as Bowie, a four-year-old Lab/Pit mix, as their …

November 19, 2025

Rescue of the week: Sir Williams, an 18-month-old beagle

Home At Last Dog Rescue is excited to introduce Sir Williams, affectionately known as Willie, an 18-month-old Beagle, as their …

November 12, 2025

Pilot injured after small plane crash lands in Franconia Township field Wednesday evening [UPDATE]

The incident was reported to Montgomery County dispatch at 5:25 p.m. along the 600 block of Cowpath Road

November 12, 2025

Rescue of the week: Sunshine, a nine-month-old lab mix

Home At Last Dog Rescue is excited to introduce Sunshine, a nine-month-old lab mix, as their featured rescue of the …

November 5, 2025

Rescue of the week: Lily, a four-year-old coonhound

Home At Last Dog Rescue is excited to introduce Lily, a four-year-old coonhound, as their featured rescue of the week.

October 31, 2025

2-car crash blocks Franconia Township intersection Friday morning

The crash involved a Nissan coupe and a Toyota sedan shortly before noon

October 30, 2025

PHOTOS: A haunting house on Blaine Avenue in Hatfield Borough

One neighbor's spooky display for the Halloween season, captured in our lens

October 29, 2025

Rescue of the Week: Bear, a four-year-old heeler

Home At Last Dog Rescue is excited to introduce Bear, a four-year-old heeler, as their featured rescue of the week.

October 29, 2025

PHOTOS: East West Karate Lansdale Trunk-or-Treat Spook-tacular supports Lisa's Army

The event at the Walnut Street location in Hatfield supported the nonprofit that helps those battling cancer

October 27, 2025

Driver knocks down light pole in Lansdale, leaves scene Saturday night

The incident occurred at Main Street and Towamencin Avenue

October 27, 2025

PHOTOS: A howling good time at Home at Last's 11th annual 'Howloween 5K Dog Walk & Fall Fair'

The event was held Saturday at Parkside Place Park in Upper Gwynedd

October 27, 2025

PHOTOS: Towamencin Police host packed First Responder Trunk or Treat Saturday evening

Local fire, police and ambulance agencies handed out candy to hundreds of local trick-or-treaters

October 22, 2025

Rescue of the week: Krista, a three-year-old lab mix

Home At Last Dog Rescue is excited to introduce Krista, a three-year-old lab mix, as their featured rescue of the …

October 21, 2025

PHOTOS: Mini scares and mega fun at Hatfield Mini Monster Halloween Party

The Friday night event featured a showing of "Halloweentown" at School Road Park

October 21, 2025

PHOTOS: Communty packs Windlestrae Park for annual Montgomery Township Fall Festival

From noon to 5 p.m. last Saturday, the community was entertained at Windlestrae Park

October 20, 2025

PHOTOS: Trinity Lutheran Church hosts spook-tacular Trunk-or-Treat on Saturday afternoon

The Lansdale church ushered in the Halloween season at its popular family event

October 20, 2025

PHOTOS: Upper Gwynedd Fall Festival brought enchantment to Parkside Place on Saturday

Guests got to meet Cinderella, take a carriage ride, scale a rock wall, and more at the annual event

October 15, 2025

Rescue of the week: Mina, a 9-year-old Boston terrier

Mina came from a puppy mill in Lancaster, before she made her way to her current foster home in Lansdale, …

October 14, 2025

PHOTOS: MGK Big Bad Bonfire honors Ozzy in epic blaze

The event was held Saturday at Spring Mountain in Upper Salford

October 8, 2025

Rescue Of The Week: Daisy, a one-and-a-half-year-old terrier mix

Daisy came to Home At Last Dog Rescue from South Carolina as an owner surrender and is now recovering quickly …

October 7, 2025

PHOTOS: Hatfield Rocktoberfest welcomes fall season to town with foam, family and fun

Hatfield's annual autumn event brought local vendor Foamtastic Parties to School Road Park to blast a foam party for all

October 6, 2025

PHOTOS: Prost! Community taps into fun at Lansdale Zer0.5K & Oktoberfest on Sunday

The annual Discover Lansdale event took place outside the Lansdale Freight House, currently under renovation

October 6, 2025

PHOTOS: Crowd packs a hot & 'chili' Lansdale First Friday

The Friday night event in Lansdale Borough featured the annual chili cookoff

October 2, 2025

1 transported from scene of overturned vehicle crash in Lower Salford Wednesday night

The accident occurred on Route 63/Main Street shortly before 10 p.m.

October 2, 2025

5-car wooden garage fire in Lansdale's West Ward extinguished quickly by firefighters late Wednesday night

There were no reported injuries

October 1, 2025

Rescues of the Week: Opal, Pearl, Emerald, Coral & Sapphire, five 9-week-old puppies

These sweet pups made their way up from South Carolina and are now settling into their foster home in Blue …

September 24, 2025

Rescue of the Week: Henderson, a 2-year-old hound mix

Meet this adorable fellow looking for his 'fur-ever' home

September 22, 2025

PHOTOS: North Wales Elementary students, staff, community cut ribbon for new mosaic tile mural

Students and local families dedicated their time, labor and creative plans over the summer to bring the community collaboration to …

September 22, 2025

PHOTOS: 12th annual Wines on the Hill Festival pours in funds for Hilltown Township Vol. Fire Co.

The event took place on Saturday afternoon at St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hilltown Township

September 22, 2025

PHOTOS: Free shredding event in Hilltown helped combat identity theft for residents

State Rep. Shelby Labs hosted the township event on Saturday morning

September 17, 2025

Rescue Of The Week: Bailey, a 3-year-old mastiff

Home At Last Dog Rescue is excited to introduce Bailey, a 3-year-old mastiff, as the featured rescue of the week.

September 10, 2025

Rescue Of The Week: Hank, a 1-year-old retriever

Hank came from South Carolina, before he made his way to his current foster home in North Wales, through Home …

September 3, 2025

Rescue of the week: Muppet, a 2-year-old parti poodle

Muppet came from a puppy mill in Lancaster before he made his way to his current foster home in Warminster, …

August 27, 2025

Rescue of the Week: Jovie, a 6-year-old bulldog

Jovie came from a puppy mill in Lancaster, before she found her way to her current foster home in Perkiomenville, …

August 25, 2025

PHOTOS: Sports, spirit and sparks light up Lansdale Founders Day

‘Game On!’ theme scores big as annual Discover Lansdale event closes with fireworks

August 18, 2025

PHOTOS: Philadelphia Folk Fest brings groovy time to Montgomery County

The 3-day event took place at Old Pool Farm in Upper Salford Township

August 18, 2025

PHOTOS: St. Stan's Summer Festival closes out summer for Lansdale area

The annual carnival on the grounds of Mater Dei featured food, music, dancing, family fun, and endless memories

August 15, 2025

PHOTOS: PA 309 Connector Phase II opens in Hatfield and Franconia townships Thursday morning

The 309 Connector will span five municipalities across two counties, with Phase III currently in the design stage

August 13, 2025

Rescue of the week: Noah, a 6-month-old Lab mix

Noah came from Georgia, as a stray, before he found his way to his current foster home in North Wales, …

August 11, 2025

1 injured in pickup truck crash in West Rockhill Saturday night

The accident occurred on Mountain View Road

August 6, 2025

Rescue of the Week: Shug, a 2-year-old beagle mix

Shug came from a shelter in North Carolina, before he found his way to his current foster home in North …

August 6, 2025

PHOTOS: Lansdale National Night Out puts community partnerships on display

The nationwide event brought out families and groups of friends to Lansdale Borough Hall

July 30, 2025

Rescue of the week: Anna Mae, a 2-year-old sheepadoodle

Anna Mae came from a Lancaster puppy mill, before she found her way to her current foster home in North …

July 23, 2025

Rescue of the week: Sparrow, a 2-year-old Hound mix

Sparrow came from Darlington, South Carolina, before finding his way to his current foster home in North Wales through Home …

July 19, 2025

PHOTOS: Parks & Recreation Celebration brings the fun to School Road Park

Hatfield Township celebrated its Parks & Recreation Department with a Foamtastic foam party and more

July 16, 2025

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 …

July 15, 2025

MULTIMEDIA: Highlights from 'The Wall That Heals' in Montgomery Township

The smaller replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial brought solemn memories and mourning to William F. Maule Park at Windlestrae

July 9, 2025

Rescue of the Week: Poppy, a 5-month-old boxer

Poppy came from South Carolina, before she made her way to her current foster home in Maple Glen, through Home …

July 8, 2025

4 motorcycle crashes reported over the holiday weekend in Montgomery and Bucks counties

Two crashes occurred on Sunday, both in the evening hours

Police seek IDs of 5 suspected shoplifters …

Montco man who allegedly had machete during …

Lansdale OKs new event space in former …

North Penn PAL’s ‘Shop with a Cop’ …

Winter home maintenance: Protect your investment and …

Pa.’s home care workers want to be …

JERSEY SHORE WEEKEND

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Looking for a monstrously good time? Sea Isle City’s Halloween Parade is coming up

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“Howl-O-Weeners” Take Over Ocean City Boardwalk on Oct. 25-26

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Halloween's coming: Prepare to be scared in Ocean City

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