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Wissahickon High School student wins $2,500 scholarship as National Merit Scholarship winner

Kevin Lobo, of Blue Bell, was one of more than 7,000 students nationwide who will receive the scholarship.

4x All-American, 6x All-Academic Blue Bell sports triple-threat to speak at Manor College commencement

Eddie Fortescue Jr. is graduating Thursday from the college with a bachelor's in sports management.

Resident-only recycling and paper shredding event at Lower Gwynedd municipal building Saturday

Police advise traffic will be heavy around the 1100 block of N. Bethlehem Pike around 8 a.m.

Estranged husband heads to county trial on murder charges in stabbing death of Wyndmoor wife

Kenneth Crisden Shea Jr., 37, is accused of stabbing his wife, Elizabeth Shea, 57, in April in her home.

Indecent assault charges held for trial against former Abington urgent care medical assistant

Authorities said 11 women reported incidents of indecent assault at Carbon Health Urgent Care, which has locations in Abington, Dresher …

Montco Commissioner, brother, and The Hooters drummer to speak at annual Drug Addiction Resource Alliance forum

The forum, held May 14 at Lansdale YMCA, focuses on the journeys through addiction and recovery.

The Mary Ambler restaurant opening soon on East Butler Avenue

The venue, run by Chef Chad Rosenthal, takes the town's namesake as its brand.

Meridian Bank opens new location in Blue Bell

Meridian Bank has relocated to a new location in Blue Bell.

Ambler's Gravity Hair Salon taking part in 15th Annual Kathy's Cuts charity event for Wigs For Kids

The 93.3FM WMMR morning show talent Kathy Romano will broadcast live from the E. Butler Avenue salon.

Inaugural Temple University cross-campus Bike Tour brings out hundreds

Temple University Ambler, the Temple University Office of Sustainability and the Temple University Office of the Provost hosted the first …

Former coach at Upper Dublin tennis club sentenced to time served for indecent assault of three girls

Mohammed "Mido" Osman Ahmed, 34, formerly of Horsham, was apprehended last year in Iraq via an Interpol Red Notice.

Blue Bell's Jolie Salon, Gypsy Blu in Ambler, MOOYAH Burgers nab 'Best Of' wins in 2024 Montco Happening List

The annual competition is sponsored by Happenings Media, with winners attending a red carpet bash.

Norristown man charged with vehicular homicide in fatal crash that killed Ambler woman

Adan Ortiz-Gonzalez, 18, of East Marshall Street, was allegedly going 65 mph in a posted 25 mph zone.

Montgomery County woman sent to prison for hit-and-run crash that killed pedestrian in Whitemarsh Township

A jury convicted Jennifer Ann Parker of leaving the scene of Feb. 17, 2023, crash that killed pedestrian Anthony Jonello.

StretchLab opens at The Shoppes at Village Square in Whitpain

The business specializes in stretching, flexibility, mobility and reducing stress levels for is clientele.

Primary Results: Fitzpatrick beats Houck in District 1, Democratic challenger Ehasz gets 4,000 more votes

Rep. Matt Bradford faces no competition in 70th, Malagari to face Republican Bonavita in 53rd District race

Upper Dublin softball’s Kyla Garrison throws no-hitter against Abington

The pitcher strikes out 17 and attains her 300th career strikeout.

Upper Dublin Township Police remember End of Watch of Sgt. James Miller two decades later

The Miller family and friends and colleagues of Miller gathered Saturday on the 20th anniversary of his death in the …

Man gets jailtime for 2019 road rage shooting on Route 309 in Whitemarsh

Keith Anthony Choice, 34, of Philadelphia, was charged with aggravated assault in the January 2019 incident

Runners welcome for 2024 Backyard Run at Backyard Beans in Lansdale Saturday morning

Running coach and North Penn High School teacher Brittany Atkiss will lead the 3-mile run.

Esports and Gaming Center opening at Temple University Ambler

The center will be on the third floor of the Ambler Learning Center and features 12 Alienware gaming computers

Concept designs for Mermaid Park stream realignment includes cascading waterfall, site naturalization

The lake and dam will be removed from the Whitpain Township park in an effort to improve stormwater management on …

New bike lane to Wentz Run Park on Anvil Lane to be celebrated with Whitpain bike ride

The April 26 event begins at MCCC and is sponsored by Whitpain Township and GVF.

Upper Dublin ward map population redistributions proposed due to 2020 Census results

The township reevaluates and revisits its ward maps with every Census to equitably distribute the population across 7 wards

Phillie Phanatic, Shane Victorino celebrate Whitpain Recreation Association Opening Day

The baseball and softball opening day saw hundreds of players join with families to march from Centre Square Fire Co. …

Upper Dublin Commissioners honor Stephen and Deborah Wood, who perished in house fire April 4

Commissioners President Ira S. Tackel began the meeting with a few kind words about the Bellaire Avenue family

La Baja Mexican and Mediterranean restaurant opening by summer in Ambler

James Beard-nominated Philadelphia chef Dionicio Jimenez and Mariangeli Alicea Saez also own Cantina La Martina in Kensington

Acid spill at Welsh and 202 causes HAZMAT incident Thursday afternoon

A 55-gallon drum of acid fell from the cargo of a truck owned by Sabino's Pool Plastering.

Dog park, new trails complete Phase One of Twining Valley Park Development plan, bike playground next

Upper Dublin Township Parks and Recreation Director Derek Dureka updated commissioners Tuesday on progress

Chestnut Hill's Norwood-Fontbonne Academy remembers Wood family as 'dedicated' parents, faculty

Deborah Wood, 70, and her husband Stephen Sr., 74, were killed in an April 4 house fire in Upper Dublin …

Wissahickon approves memorial bench honoring Class of 1977 grad killed in 9/11 attacks

A memorial bench to remember a Class of 1977 classmate who perished in the 9/11 attacks was approved unanimously by …

Lightbridge Academy celebrating early education center opening in Blue Bell Saturday

The early childhood education center took over the former Lai Lai Garden restaurant location on Dekalb Pike

Developer proposing 360-unit apartment complex, parking garage, retail at Spring House Corporate Center

BET Investments, of Upper Dublin, presented a sketch plan to Lower Gwynedd Township Supervisors in March

Ambler Borough Police holding Drug Take Back event April 27 for expired, unused meds

National Drug Take Back Day is sponsored by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration

Ambler Theater's 35mm Film Festival this weekend celebrates celluloid with 'Evil Dead II,' 'The Wizard of Oz'

The theater on East Butler Avenue will feature nine 35mm films in all from April 12-April 14

Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Washington reopens under Baywood Hotels management after $11M purchase

The 146-room hotel on Pennsylvania Avenue in Fort Washington was severely damaged in a hurricane

Registration open for ‘No Mow May’ in Ambler Borough

The goal of the program is to allow residents to let their grass grow uncut for one month, thereby allowing …

Former Whitpain Township Police Chief dies at 86

Joseph C. Stemple was chief for 25 years in the township, retiring in 2006

Magnitude 4.8 earthquake rocks Northeast U.S., recorded three miles northeast of Lebanon NJ

The earthquake rumbled homes and businesses at 10:23 a.m. Friday

Wissahickon receives $100,000 donation from Educational Opportunities Foundation

WEOF high school student representatives Gabe Lassiter and Hannah Yum presented the big check to the Wissahickon School Board at …

Ambler Council Expected to Enact Ordinance Allowing Dogs in Parks After Successful Pilot Program

After a successful pilot program in Ricciardi Park, Ambler Borough Council is expected later this month to enact a new …

From the Boot seeking to bring back outdoor dining on York Street beginning in May

At their next meeting, Ambler Borough Council will vote on allowing From the Boot to close York Street for outdoor …

Woman sentenced to jail time, probation for theft from shed in Upper Dublin Township

A 35-year-old woman will spend 11 ½ to 23 months in county jail after admitting to breaking into a shed …

Ambler man makes way up all-time Villanova Performance List for Track and Field

A junior distance runner from Ambler recently clinched ninth place in Villanova University history in the 5000 meters during the …

Boardroom Spirits Co-Owner Chef Robert Irvine showcasing new Lansdale-distilled spirits brand in Florida

Irvine’s Spirits Chef Showdown will take place on April 12 during the Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival

Oregon's Copper Bonnet Gin Distillery partnering with Boardroom Spirits for new lemonade cocktail

Owners William and Tara Lawver completed a little research and development at the Lansdale distillery

Wissahickon Valley Public Library nears fundraising goal as part of centenntial celebration

The silent auction is going on now through April 28 at 6 p.m. during the library's 100th Celebration event

An 18th century horse farm in Lower Gwynedd hits market for $5.39 million

The Swedesford Road property, located across from Gwynedd Preserve, boasts a pond, arboretum and Smithsonian-archived gardens

Ambler Police investigating after report of theft from vehicle on Trinity Avenue.

Ambler Borough Police said the theft from vehicle occurred in the early morning hours

Ambler man arrested on felony illegal gun possession warrant following traffic stop, police say

Nicholas Kemp, 31, was pulled over March 13 by Ambler Police for vehicle violations, police said

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