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This Week Now: Wrap up the final unofficial days of summer leading up to a long Labor Day Weekend

Check out the events and happenings in your own backyard Aug. 26 to Sept. 1

Whitpain Township swears in two new officers to local police force

Nolan, Terry. join the Whitpain Township Police Department in August

Rotary Club of Ambler breaks ground on donated pavilion in Knight Park

Rotary members presented plan updates to the borough council

Wissahickon School Board pushes back Virtual Learning Days, promises 'Snow Days' will go on

Weather conditions may dictate learning from home on some days, but there's still time for sledding.

Wissahickon School Board creates anonymous feedback system for student athletes

Programmatic surveys will be used to improve future sports seasons for all

Germantown Academy to lose swim coach in June 2025

The prestigious program has produced eight Olympians, U.S. National team members

Season Preview: The 2024-25 Wissahickon Boys' Football Team prepares for kickoff, new season

The Trojans will face the Upper Dublin Cardinals at 7 p.m. at home Friday night

Wissahickon School District welcomes 94 filled vacancies, 75 new staff for 2024-25 school year

Human resources has had a busy spring, summer filling roles for the new year

One Gwynedd historic venue will turn catwalk for a cause this September

A fashion show and dinner is slated at the William Penn Inn

Lower Gwynedd residents demand action from Wissahickon School District's directors over middle school noise complaints

The same topic was brought before the Lower Gwynedd Supervisors in July.

37th Annual Golf Tournament slated for Sept. 30 in Fort Washington

Spaces for players, diners, and sponsorships remain available

Upper Dublin commissioners hear all about the Montco Prothonotary's Hope Card initiative

Protection from Abuse program in Montgomery County improved with cards, online access

Laundromat coin box-assemblers to revitalize 275 New Jersey Drive in Upper Dublin

Upper Dublin Township Commissioners allow conditional uses to make way for 50 assembly worker jobs

Fort Washington-based business aims to support employees during difficult times

A new 'NEED Fund' will financially assist staff during natural disasters, death of a partner, medical conditions, or vehicle accidents

Brews and Scoops offers a new, locally-owned business in Blue Bell

New customers can show this story and image for 20% off their first order!

Former Delco teacher pleads 'no contest' to indecent exposure at Whitemarsh Cemetery

Sentencing was held Monday in Montgomery County.

Fentanyl found in Upper Dublin man's blood after he caused traffic accident towing his van with his mom's car, police said

The vehicles struck a traffic light at Fort Washington and Pennsylvania avenues in mid-July.

Upper Dublin-based insurance business partners with another in the Pacific Northwest

Fort Washington's Patriot Growth Insurance Services LLC collaborates with Harvey Insurance Agency in Washington state

Portions of Whitpain Township to be sprayed for mosquito control Aug. 21

Residents are asked to take precautions Aug. 21 from 8 to 10:30 p.m.

Whitpain Township supervisors consider a 'trial basis' for alcoholic beverages at permitted park events

The township's Summer Concert Series may be used to test drive such sales

Mission Kids, Rep. Hanbidge partner for Online Safety Night at Ambler YMCA

Ambler YMCA hosts evening of helpful tips for parents and children surfing the web

Ambler Borough Police charge Philadelphia woman with forgery, theft, said reports

Woman attempted to deposit funds for a fraudulent business account at Ambler Savings Bank

This Week Now: Wissahickon Now events and happenings Aug. 19 to 25

Assorted entertainment for all ages right in our own back yard

Wissahickon School District offers advice, events, and tips to prepare for heading Back to School

A number of resources have been prepared to ease the students' transition back to the classroom

Ambler's Freight House may be saved, one piece at a time

The Wissahickon Valley Historical Society aims to preserve the historical building by disassembling, reassembling it

Upper Dublin named in lawsuit surrounding the death of 12-year-old Malinda Hoagland

Half-sisters of the Chester County child file suit against state, two counties, and multiple schools

Could single-use plastics soon be banned in Whitpain Township?

Supervisors invite the public to comment in coming meetings about a potential ordinance.

PHOTOS: 'Storytime for Little Listeners' features free reading and activity at the Ambler Arboretum

The Temple Ambler Campus-based arboretum provides a beautiful, natural backdrop for fun.

Ambler Borough seeks a new member for the Planning Commission

The rest of 2024, as well as the coming three years, remains in the vacant term

Whitpain man sentenced to jail time for ten felony counts of child pornography

Multiple social media applications reported the man via CyberTip

A retail theft at Lululemon reveals a ring of Instagram accounts aimed at selling stolen goods, police said

Police charge one woman with a felony account of theft, as well as four misdemeanor charges

Cantina Feliz owner Brian Sirhal shares the story behind the newest Ambler eatery

The contemporary Mexican restaurant opens for full-time hours this week.

Kona with Cops event slated for Aug. 21 at the Spring House Gerhard's Appliances store

Free Kona Ice will be served as those of all ages can meet and greet Lower Gwynedd Police

Whitpain supervisors amend zoning code for 'drive-through vehicle care facilities'

Citing no 'formal applications' on the matter being previously submitted, solicitor, staff recommend changes

Ambler man finds over $11,000 in charges on account after lending assistant his bank card, police said

Upper Dublin Police have charged one woman with three felonies in the matter

Whitpain supers hear presentation for a 34-unit housing development along Skippack Pike

The 13.87 acres would need to be rezoned to accommodate the project.

Wissahickon School District hosts Class of 2026 Meet and Greet at all three district municipalities

A Kona Ice crew joined district employees meeting teens on their 'home turf' before the school year begins

Bucks man admits to driving under the influence in fatal accident in Lower Gwynedd

The February 2023 accident took the life of Brailyn German Reinoso.

Merck employee collected $49,000 in fraudulent gift cards, police said

Scientist created 4,100 fraudulent health reward accounts making up fake spouses for coworkers, reports said

Fort Washington man aims to sue Blue Bell-based wealth management firm

The firm and its president have at least three ongoing lawsuits for misuse of funds, according to court documents.

Take a step back in time with the Wissahickon Valley Historical Society's Storytellers' Ambler tours

Ambler Downtown Walking Tours are slated for Saturdays this fall

Ambler Borough Police offer free gun locks, steering wheel locks for residents

The items were also handed out at the recent North Penn PAL National Night Out

This Week Now: Events in and around the Wissahickon area Aug. 12 to 18

Find a little bit of something for everyone

Community, almuni invited to say farewell to Kennedy-Kenrick Catholic High School in Norristown

Event slated for Aug. 17 from 2 to 4 p.m. is open to the public

Ambler's Farmers' Market offers artistry, produce, baked goods, and more

Saturday's market was greeted with smiling crowds and wonderful wares

Gwynedd Mercy University staff, students give back with summer service trip to Jamaica

Public Health and Psychology programs' leadership headed up the trip

Man attempts to sell stolen vehicle on Facebook Marketplace, police said

The Jeep's owners arranged a meet-up to buy their own car back, catch thief, according to reports

Whitpain pastor sentenced to prison for sexual assault of three children

Mark Hatcher Sr., 61, remained pastor of Holy Ghost Headquarters in Philadelphia

Mighty Macs tap Gwynedd Mercy University prof for assistant AD

Wayne resident and GMU professor is headed for Immaculata

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