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Developer proposes 33 homes in Towamencin adjacent to Freddy Hill Farms | NorthPennNow

1 month ago | northpennnow.com | Dan Sokil

A new project is seeking approvals that could add 33 new homes near the Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Developer W.B. Homes made the case to Towamencin officials last week for a first set of approvals for a project on the 1700 block of Kriebel Road. “We are not buying Freddy Hill Farms, and we are not developing Freddy Hill Farms. This is the farm to the rear of their property, off of Kriebel Road, it’s a much smaller piece of ground, unrelated to that property,” said W. B.
73 townhouses proposed on W. Fifth Street in Lansdale | NorthPennNow

1 month ago | northpennnow.com | Dan Sokil

LANSDALE BOROUGH DEVELOPMENT Developer W.B. Homes built similar projects in 2010s STEWARTVILLE S M T W T F S 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 No calendar events have been scheduled for today....
Election 2025: 8 vie for 4 seats on Souderton Area School Board | NorthPennNow

1 month ago | northpennnow.com | John Worthington

Two four-member teams are vying for four seats on the Souderton Area School Board in the November general election. The “Keep Souderton Strong” team includes Republican incumbents Janet Flisak, Stephen Nelson and Andrew Landis as well as newcomer Steve Long. The “Souderton Area for Responsible Leadership” team consists of challengers Corinne DeGeiso, Alexandra Wisser, Rosemary Buetikofer and Andrew Souchet. All candidates cross-filed, with the exception of Nelson.
Election 2025: 8 vie for 4 seats on Pennridge School Board | NorthPennNow

1 month ago | northpennnow.com | John Worthington

In the Pennridge School District, eight candidates are vying for four open spots on the school board. The Pennridge Democrats have endorsed newcomers Carly Taylor, Thomas Trauger, Dan Bebernitz and Nathaniel Leffever. Pennridge Republicans have endorsed former Republican board member Jonathan Russell as well as newcomers Michael Bongiovanni, Brian McMullen and Daniel Mainieri.
12 candidates vie for 6 seats on Perkasie Borough Council | NorthPennNow

1 month ago | northpennnow.com | John Worthington

Worthington: Updating the Borough’s ten-year old 2014 Comprehensive Plan which serves as a guide for officials, residents and business owners. Initial steps have started with the appointment of an Economic Development Steering Committee consisting of business owners and residents to aid in planning a community vision for the future. Faulkner: Perkasie is a wonderful “Hometown”. We moved here 12 years ago as we saw and heard what a lovely place it is to live.
Suburban Community Hospital to close ‘acute care,’ open behavioral unit | NorthPennNow

1 month ago | northpennnow.com | Rachel Ravina

Changes will soon rock Suburban Community Hospital as the medical facility plans to cease a majority of services and open a 15-bed behavioral health unit. The decision made by the out-of-state owner Prime Healthcare, outraged a number of nurses who stressed concerns over cataclysmic ramifications to the loss of a hospital that’s been a vital resource in the local community. “I think it’s going to be catastrophic for the area.
North Penn: ‘Bus Patrol’ violations top 800 in March | NorthPennNow

1 month ago | northpennnow.com | Dan Sokil

The numbers are in from another month, and the hot spots are becoming clear. North Penn officials heard the latest stats on “Bus Patrol,” a camera-system meant to stop those who speed past school buses, and several areas where drivers should beware. “There were a total of 840 violations that came through the system, from March 1 to March 31st. That is staying pretty consistent with the numbers we have been seeing,” said district Coordinator of Safe Schools Brandon Rhone.
Flocking to a cause: Towamencin earns ‘Bird Town’ designation | NorthPennNow

1 month ago | northpennnow.com | Dan Sokil

A new designation is now in place, one that Towamencin hopes will spur residents to take an extra look upward. “Congratulations, Towamencin, for being number 77 — so happy for you to be joining our program,” said Heidi Shiver, president of Bird Town Pennsylvania.
North Penn primary: Three join incumbent in ‘Neighbors for Progress’ team | NorthPennNow

1 month ago | northpennnow.com | Dan Sokil

At least three new faces will join the North Penn School Board in 2026, as a trio of two-term incumbents are not running again. Incumbent Democrat Al Roesch is joined on the “North Penn Neighbors for Progress” team by newcomers Christine Coyne, Koh Chiba and Ken Keiser. Democrats Tina Stoll, Christian Fusco and Jonathan Kassa, all first elected with Roesch in 2017 and reelected in 2021, will not be on the ballot this year.
Upper Gwynedd names bridge after Dr. Francis Jeyaraj | NorthPennNow

1 month ago | northpennnow.com | Dan Sokil

He has spent a lifetime building bridges between different communities, and a fitting tribute will soon honor that legacy forever. Upper Gwynedd officials voted unanimously on Tuesday night to name a pedestrian bridge in the township after Dr. Francis Jeyaraj. “He is truly a human connector, who leads by example, and is constantly seeking new ways to bring our community together,” said Commissioner Denise Hull.