North Penn Now

3 days ago | northpennnow.com | Dan Sokil

An intersection near North Penn High School is getting a closer look. School board members voted last week to authorize a traffic study looking at the possible widening of Sumneytown Pike near Valley Forge Road. “We are looking to defer building of that sidewalk and some of the curbing until that road is widened, but we’re going to study it to make sure,” said Superintendent Todd Bauer.

3 days ago | northpennnow.com | Dan Sokil

A long-discussed increase in Lansdale’s electric rates is now official. Council members voted unanimously on Wednesday night to approve a five percent rate hike, the town’s first in just over a decade. “What we’ll all be seeing is: in our May electric bill, we’ll see a five percent increase,” said borough Manager John Ernst.

6 days ago | northpennnow.com | Dan Sokil

One of Lansdale’s department heads is taking on a new title, as the borough works to fill two other big jobs. “I’m pleased to announce that Jason Van Dame will be stepping into the role of Director of Public Works,” said borough Manager John Ernst. “Jason’s deep knowledge of our projects, staff and consultants is an invaluable asset to our team,” he said.

6 days ago | northpennnow.com | Dan Sokil

As budget season continues for the North Penn School District, board members will soon have a six-figure decision to make. School board members saw a first draft of their 2025-26 budget last week, and previewed a decision on the district’s tax rate that will need to be made within weeks. “The good news is, you are well within the Act 1 index,” said interim CFO Chuck Linderman.

1 week ago | northpennnow.com | Austin Krell

The Sixers' worst nightmare was realized early in this forgettable season, Joel Embiid's knee refusing to cooperate from the very start. Philadelphia's second worst nightmare was a slow bleed, Paul George only playing 41 games in the first year of a maximum deal. When he did play, it was discouraging. 16.2 points on 54.3 percent true shooting, 5.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists. Unquestionably the worst season he's had in a decade. Oh, and he's still owed $162,379,140 over the next three seasons.