Stories by Melissa S. Finley

Ambler Borough prepares for budget review, public meetings in December

Dates were discussed at the borough's committee meeting last week.

Lower Gwynedd celebrates community veterans with special ceremony

The township-sponsored event saluted many who've served from the Wissahickon area.

A car fire has been reported as part of a multi-vehicle accident on Route 309 Southbound

Emergency crews are responding to the scene in Upper Dublin Township

Ambler Borough Council talks pensions, markets at recent Committee Meeting

Financial advisors for Ambler Borough presented where finances stand as 2024 nears its end.

Man sentenced after stabbing co-worker in a Whitemarsh restaurant last November

The man pleaded guilty as part of a plea agreement to dismiss other related charges.

Independence Sinfonia will bring a touch of classical music to an Ambler audience

Temple Ambler to host the Delaware Valley's prestigious orchestra on Nov. 24

Whitpain Township supervisors speak out against a local display of the Nazi flag

While it cannot take legal action against it, the Whitpain Board of Supervisors condemned the choice.

Upper Dublin Police issue warning to area residents regarding recent thefts from vehicles

Police provide tips for preventing such thefts for those in and around Upper Dublin.

Ambler's Act II Playhouse offers Stand-Up Comedy Weekend Nov. 15, 16

Multiple area comedians will take to the local stage, just as everyone could use a good laugh.

Coventry, a Fort Washington-based insurance leader, celebrates one of its own

Neal Jacobs was recently named chairman of LISA

Students, staff at Temple Ambler aim to give back with Campus Food Drive

Donations will help keep the Mattie N. Dixon Community Cupboard filled for local families.

Despite sound blankets, neighbors continue to voice concern over Wissahickon Middle School's chillers

The district is now putting a sound wall project to design, then bid to help combat the noise.

Upper Dublin High School puts a 1990s twist on Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night'

Performances run from Nov. 12 to 16 at the high school's performing arts center.

This Week Now: Events in and around your community all week long

From family fun to meeting up with friends, there's plenty to do right here.

Wissahickon Valley Historical Society hosts a talk on the history of military artillery TONIGHT

Michael Martorelli will present this evening at the WVHS headquarters in Blue Bell.

Judge finds man guilty of DUI, gun charges after incident in Whitemarsh in June 2023

The non-jury trial is held for sentencing until investigations and evaluations are complete.

Upper Dublin Police connect woman to summer thefts at Sephora, Lululemon, reports said.

The woman, working with another female, allegedly stole over $1,700 in goods in June.

WATCH: Wissahickon High School hosts 24th annual Ramp Riot robotics competition

Over 34 teams brought their bots to battle in the well-attended arena Saturday

Wissahickon High School performs 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime' Friday and Saturday

The community is invited to attend these two nights of performances at WHS.

Unofficial election results for the 2024 races in Montgomery, Bucks counties

Find out how the numbers broke down when it came to 2024 voters in our area.

Lower Gwynedd prepares to honor veterans with Saturday, Nov. 9 ceremony, refreshments

All ages are invited to attend the event planned for Veterans Memorial Park

PHOTOS: Lower Gwynedd police work with Spring House Giant to fill a cop car for those in need

The holidays will be a bit brighter thanks to the contributions of the community.

Wissahickon School Board unanimously votes to hire new superintendent, despite some public pushback

A protest, petition, and multiple speakers voiced concern against the process, which many claimed was too quick and not transparent.

Celebrating two keystones of Ambler's Downtown and owner Kevin Clibanoff

Meet the owner of Bridgets, KC's Alley, who believed in Ambler before there was an Ambler

Blue Bell landlord facing charges after bursting into tenants home, destroying property, pushing tenant's mom

The home is located in the Ambler portion of Upper Dublin Township.

The 2024 Voters' Guide for Dummies: Whitpain, Ambler, and Lower Gwynedd

Learn how to understand districts, ballots, and your choices when you enter the booth tomorrow.

Wissahickon HS hosting Ramp Riot 2024 this Saturday, open to public

All ages are welcome to this arena-style battle of the bots

Jenkintown man burglarizes an Upper Dublin Township home, showers despite PFA against its owner, reports said

The man is awaiting a preliminary hearing on felony charges.

Lower Gwynedd, Gwynedd Mercy Academy seeks your old coats

The 'Gwynedd Gives Warmth' coat drive is currently underway!

Whitpain grandmother reports car stolen, pursues charges after grandson takes her Mercedes SUV, reports said

All suspects and defendants are innocent until proven guilty. This story was compiled using public court records.

Learn more about the newly declared PA state holiday: Diwali and how you can celebrate in our region

Many activities are slated for the coming days to celebrate Diwali

Vehicle accident reported at Susquehanna and Dillon roads in Upper Dublin Wednesday

The mid-day accident has traffic slowed, as fluid is spilled onto the roadway.

Bensalem PD find guns, drugs after traffic stop of a Flourtown man

Police said they removed an AK-style handgun and an AR-15 from the vehicle

A Lower Gwynedd Township community named to Forbes' '25 Most Expensive Zip Codes' in the state

This community breached the $1 million mark for average house sales twice in 2024

Military Living History Association to share A Soldier's Christmas at Horsham Community Center

The public is invited to this free event on Saturday, Nov. 23.

Man steals over $1,300 of Whitpain Giant's groceries after under-ringing on 'Scan It' app, police said

The East Norriton man faces felony charges for his theft, said reports.

Blue Bell-based Unisys pays $4 million in civil penalties after SEC finds company was misleading about cybersecurity

Unisys among four companies charged with misleading the public

Long-time pastor who previously served at a Penllyn church, set to retire after 47 years

Rev. William McKinley Freeman led the Bethlehem Baptist Church in Penllyn many years ago

Ambler Borough Police participate with community at Ambler YMCA Trunk-or-Treat

Area youth collected tasty treats and shared the holiday fun this weekend.

Whitemarsh Police respond to man who injured medics twice in the same night, reports said.

The man. was attempting to flee a behavioral health facility.

This Week Now: From Zombie Walks and classic movies, to orchestral performances, there are festivities for all

Enjoy This Week's Now featured happenings from Monday, Oct. 28 to Sunday, Nov. 3

Montgomery County officer-involved shooting in Upper Moreland leaves one man dead

The county's DA released that a man holding, raising a firearm ignored police commands to drop his weapon.

Lower Gwynedd Township Police issue traffic advisory around WHS due to a 5K Saturday

Drivers should avoid the area from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., if possible

A doorbell camera captures video of would-be robber in Whitemarsh Township, police said

A Norristown-based boyfriend and girlfriend are facing charges in the matter.

A police chase through Lower Gwynedd Township concludes at Lansdale Post Office as a former employee threatens workers there, police said

The African-born former postal worker threatened the supervisor and caused a closure of the post office, reports stated

Upper Dublin Police arrest two adults, juvenile in Lululemon theft as over $3,500 worth of merchandise is stolen, said reports

Police said the incident involved a driver, adult thief, and a juvenile during an Oct. 11 crime.

50 new jobs coming thanks to a new business in Lower Gwynedd

Nucleus RadioPharma, a contractor for AstraZeneca, aims to build in Spring House

Supers vote in single-use plastics ordinance for Whitpain Township

The enforcement will go into effect on Nov. 1, 2025.

A tractor trailer failing to slow, stop for sudden stoppage causes six-car accident, police said

The Whitemarsh accident was the result of a Peterbilt truck, according to reports.

Wissahickon locations for National Drug Take-Back Day announced

Find a location nearest to you for an easy drop-off.

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