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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

July 7, 2025

PHOTOS: Tri-Municipal Fourth of July Parade celebrates freedom in New Britain, Chalfont

The annual parade is a collaboration between the two boroughs and the township in Bucks County

July 5, 2025

PHOTO GALLERY: North Wales Borough community celebrates Fourth of July

The borough held a parade on Main Street and then an afterparty at Weingartner Park, complete with hot dogs, music …

July 4, 2025

Male found lying on the ground with a stab wound in Montgomery Township

One male was transported to Grand View Hospital with serious injuries.

June 30, 2025

Dump truck driver overturns in West Rockhill Monday afternoon, dumping rocky load off Ridge Road

The overturn crash reduced traffic to one lane around the scene

June 26, 2025

PHOTO GALLERY: Perspiration for preservation at 35th Annual Tex Mex 5K Race for Open Space

The event Wednesday night brought out brave racers in near 90-degree heat to raise funds for Wissahickon Trails

June 26, 2025

PHOTOS: 34th Annual Under the Lights Car Show packs Lansdale Main Street

Tradition revved into town on Saturday

June 18, 2025

Rescue of the week: Molly, an 8-year-old cocker spaniel

Molly came from South Carolina, before she made her way to ger current foster home in Blue Bell, through Home …

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 16, 2025

PHOTOS: Veterans honored in Flag Day Ceremony in Montgomery Township

Neshaminy Falls veterans were honored with citations, flags and quilts

June 11, 2025

Rescue of the Week: Gerald, a 2-year-old poodle

Gerald came from a puppy mill in Lancaster, before he found his way to his current foster home in Lansdale, …

June 9, 2025

PHOTOS: Rain can't keep Lansdale Day away, as community packs Main Street on Saturday

Check out photos from the annual event

June 5, 2025

PHOTOS: North Penn PAL Night Out brought local heroes and community together Tuesday

A visit from a JeffSTAT Critical Care Transport helicopter was a highlight of the event

June 4, 2025

Rescue Of The Week: Zeke, a 3-year-old terrier mix

Home At Last Dog Rescue is excited to introduce Zeke, who was rescued from a flea market in Greenville, S.C., …

June 3, 2025

PHOTOS: Cowabunga! York Avenue's TMNT-themed Olympic Day embraces teamwork in colorful competition

North Penn elementary students embraced teamwork and fun in a day full of challenges, cheers, and colorful competition

June 3, 2025

PHOTOS: Lansdale Catholic celebrates Class of 2025 Tuesday morning

The 10 a.m. ticketed event marked the culmination of years of hard work, faith, and community for LC’s newest graduates

May 28, 2025

Home At Last Dog Rescue is excited to introduce Luke, a 5-year-old Coonhound

Luke is currently looking for a place to call home, through Home At Last Dog Rescue.

May 27, 2025

PHOTOS: Lansdale Memorial Day Parade solemnly salutes fallen heroes

The annual event packed Main Street Monday morning, followed by a flower-laying ceremony at Memorial Park

May 14, 2025

Rescue Of The Week: Thelma, a 9-year-old Jack Russell Terrier

Thelma was at a puppy mill in Lancaster, before she found her way to her current foster home in Lansdale, …

May 7, 2025

Overturned tractor trailer slows traffic on Northeast Extension Wednesday morning

At least one person was extricated from an overturned tractor trailer in Towamencin

May 7, 2025

PHOTOS: AAPI Heritage Month Community Fair celebrated Asian American and Pacific Islander culture on Saturday

The free community fair was held at the Jaisohn Community Wellness Plaza

May 7, 2025

Rescue of the Week: Tickle Tim, a 4-month-old Retriever Mix

Tim came from Georgia, before he found his way to his current foster home in Harleysville, through Home At Last …

May 6, 2025

PHOTOS: North Montco Education Foundation 4th Annual Car Show revved into town Saturday

The fundraiser featured food, awards and raffles at the Towamencin school

May 3, 2025

PHOTOS: Lansdale kicks off 2025 First Fridays with 'Raining Cats and Dogs'-themed party

Next month's theme is "Garden Party"

May 1, 2025

Back-to-back crashes keep Indian Valley first responders busy Wednesday night

One patient was taken to an area hospital after a 3-wheeled motorcylcle overturns in Franconia, and a Ford pickup flips …

April 30, 2025

Rescue of the Week: Ruby, a 4-year-old Shiba Inu

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

April 29, 2025

PHOTOS: International Spring Festival displays cultures, educates community

On Saturday at North Penn High School, visitors traveled the world without leaving the school grounds

April 25, 2025

Fire Chief Jay Daveler: A life of service, a legacy in brotherhood

Fairmount Fire Co. and the Lansdale community said goodbye to Chief John "Jay" Daveler, the man who built a firehouse, …

April 23, 2025

Rescue of the Week: Rose, a 3-year-old Bernese mountain dog

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

April 16, 2025

Rescue Of The Week: Jonathan, a 4-year-old Mini Poodle

Jonathan came from a puppy mill in Lancaster, before he found his way to his current foster home in Blue …

April 9, 2025

Rescue of the Week: Bandit, a 2-year-old Terrier Boxer mix

Bandit came from Darlington, South Carolina, before he found his way to his current foster home in Fort Washington, through …

April 2, 2025

Senior pup abandoned near train tracks needs your help

Thomas, a senior Shih Tzu/Maltese mix, found his way into the care of Home At Last Dog Rescue (HAL), after …

March 26, 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, …

March 25, 2025

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

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

March 19, 2025

Rescue of the Week: Toe, a 14-week-old Lab mix

Toe came from Darlington, South Carolina, with siblings Tic and Tac, before he found his way to his current foster …

March 12, 2025

Rescue of the Week: Kane, a 9-year-old Mastiff

Kane was found as a stray in Philadelphia, before he found his way to his current foster home in Schwenksville, …

February 26, 2025

Rescue Of The Week: Ziggy, a 6-year-old Boston Terrier

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

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