Stories by Melissa S. Finley

Introducing 'Two Free Pennies,' a weekly column from our editor

Be prepared for her two cents, offered up weekly for no charge.

Traffic is slowed at East Butler Avenue, North Bethlehem Pike in Ambler due to accident

A head-on collision of two cars has created a scene with injuries.

Ex-Abington, Upper Dublin medical center employee admits to indecent assault of female patients

Ramon Garcia, 33, of Philadelphia, pleaded guilty to multiple charges

With its headquarters in Blue Bell, Unisys has much to celebrate this holiday season

A new CEO, named to Forbes' list top of the software company's recent accolades.

Upper Dublin Police track down two women wanted for a CVS Dresher theft, police say

The two told police they were shopping for lice shampoo when they were being followed, according to police.

This Week Now: Great events for all from Dec. 9 to 15 throughout the Philadelphia Suburbs

Find a romantic date night, fun for the kids, or a stop with Santa, all with This Week Now.

Homicide suspect vehicle, stolen Jeep sought by Montgomery County authorities

Anyone with information on the cars or persons involved are asked to call police.

Where to See Santa, Parades, and Holiday Lights This December

Nearly a dozen ways to celebrate around the Philadelphia area.

Not all heroes wear capes ... some don Whitpain Township police uniforms: How one officer and a mobile crisis team saved a girl's life

Whitpain police officer, county's Mobile Crisis Team, honored by township supervisors

Centre Square Fire, Whitpain Police to escort Old St. Nick on Dec. 14

Whitpain Township neighborhoods will be visited on Saturday, Dec. 14.

The Ambler Main Street Christmas Parade is ready for 2024

The public is welcome to this free event along Butler Avenue on Saturday

Ambler's proposed 2025 budget comes with no tax increase, ready for public comment

Wissahickon Now spoke with the borough manager to better understand the new budget.

Wissahickon Valley Historical Society to host potluck holiday party

WVHS will also collect items for the Mattie N. Dixon Community Cupboard at its function

Upper Dublin Township receives DCNR grant funding for Green Ribbon Trail

Multiple area municipalities will benefit from the study the grant is funding about trail intersections.

Charges filed in October accident on Dreshertown Road in Upper Dublin

Police say the motorcycle's operator was under the influence

GA grad, Blue Bell native Alexander Badami recognized on national level for his cross-country performance

The Hamilton College junior raced in the NCAA Championships last week.

Before you toss those darkened Christmas lights, Lower Gwynedd EAC has a solution

Learn how you can recycle nonworking lights with a local collection.

Vehicle accident reported on Township Line Road in Whitpain

Driver is reportedly unconscious, slumped over the wheel

State police respond to a deer versus car incident along I-476S in Whitpain Township

The increased deer population has incidents of this nature on the rise.

Learn how you can give back in the Wissahickon communities with Giving Tuesday

Donate your dollars or time right in your own backyard!

Christmas Event Guide: Find a wide variety of holiday celebrations for local communities

From parades to tree lightings, there are plenty of festivities to take part in for all ages.

GMercyU collaborates with other colleges to assist in refugee resettlement

The partnerships strive to make the world 'more harmonious, just, and merciful.'

Montgomery County, Pa. welcomes all to a holiday lighting ceremony Dec. 9

A Christmas tree, Menorah, and Kinara will all be lit at the free event.

An accident on the interstate in Upper Dublin Township was the result of a medical incident, police say

A woman, 32, was driving when she became dizzy, said police reports.

Whitpain supervisors honor two, new Eagles

The township was thankful for the boys' work at both the high school and a church.

WATCH: Astra Lumina comes to Abington Art Center for a limited time

The Enchanted Night Walk Amongst the Stars is in town until Dec. 14.

Crews respond to a second-floor bedroom fire in Upper Dublin Township

Multiple area units are assisting in a home fire incident on Dogwood Drive

Woman returning with birthday cake stabbed by a Blue Bell paraplegic in their motel room, police say

The incident took place at The Deck Motel in Whitpain Township.

A hands-on, educational experience awaits seniors with a Bonnie Simon jewelry making workshop in Ambler

The Art Center in Ambler will play host to the Montco SAAC session.

This Week Now: Find great events in your own backyard Nov. 25 to Dec. 1

If you are seeking fun things to do throughout our region, take a look at these exciting happenings.

Horrific 2010 death of a Gwynedd Mercy University student to be featured on 'Philly Homicide'

Goldberg was one of three women whose lives were taken by the Necrophiliac Kensington Strangler

Do you know the purpose of the "big green worms" in Whitpain Township?

Our editor had a fun childhood memory when she came across these strange tools.

DA, police seek Montco man wanted on charges of Attempted Murder

A reward is offered for those with information that leads to an apprehension.

The Blue Bell Inn hosts its ninth annual wine tasting event Friday night

Tickets are available based on entry times for each guest.

Registration for vendors ends Friday for the GMercyU Christmas Bazaar

Along with its tree lighting, the event is slated for Tuesday, Dec. 3.

An early morning accident slowed traffic on Route 309 in Lower Gwynedd Township Wednesday morning

The accident near Susquehanna Road had traffic at a standstill during the morning commute.

Shooting at Miles Park in Whitemarsh Township results in arrest of 19-year-old man, police say

A Hatboro teen was the victim with a gunshot to the pelvic region after two rival groups met for a …

A dream of one Upper Moreland boy brings holiday smiles throughout surrounding communities

The #MakeEveryKidHappy is collecting new, unwrapped toys at various locations.

Whitpain Township thankful for state funding for Blue Bell-based Community Center project

The additional funds bring a budget to over $13 million, according to supervisors

Man, woman found sleeping inside a vacant Whitemarsh Township business, police say

The two were illegally trespassing and appeared to be squatting in the former chiropractic office, according to police.

Ambler YMCA hosts Thanksgiving Food Donation Drive to benefit local families

Ambler Y's departments are competing for a good cause this holiday season.

Hope Lodge brings both history and the holidays together with two special events

Special tours are slated for Dec. 7 and 14

Wissahickon Fire Company Relief Association passes state audit with no findings

The review of the relief association's finances encompassed January 2020 through December 2023

Tuskegee Airmen instructor remembered by mentee with Wissahickon ties

The 105-year-old man known as 'Coach' will be missed by man.

Ambler-based Bradford White Corporation contributes to the fight against hunger

Local manufacturer contributes $25,000 to feed local communities.

Glenside's #Cheerboss to host a designer purse bingo at Wissahickon Fire Company

The public is invited to attend the event tomorrow night.

Ambler Borough officially declares Nov. 30 Small Business Saturday

There will be free parking in town all day to promote shopping in the borough.

Two flipped cars have Route 309 in Lower Gwynedd Township closed to traffic Thursday morning

The Thursday morning rush hour incident had at least one transported for medical care.

Whitemarsh police add details to Friday's fatal hit-and-run

A pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene on Stenton Avenue near West Valley Road.

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