Residents React to Lansdale Branding Results

Lansdale Patch readers took to the site to express their opinions for or against the new Landale branding initiative

The Lansdale branding initiative — logo, tagline, research and all — has been in effect for five days. Since then, Lansdale staff has seen the recommendations and how to implement the brand moving forward over the next two years. Lansdale council and the borough manager have recently responded to criticisms from residents and non-residents alike, and even outlined the goals in a brand narrative. Those criticisms were expressed by Montgomeryville-Lansdale Patch fans and Facebook followers over the past week. Want to know what people are saying about Lansdale's new branding package?  You can read the first post and comment thread here.  A second posting and response on the branding can be read here. The third and most recent posting can be …

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North Penn, LC, Souderton Schools React to Connecticut Shooting

Jennifer Lawson of The Reporter in Lansdale spoke with officials at two major public school districts, as well as Lansdale Catholic, on safety in their districts

Council Commends Lansdale on Hurricane Response

At Lansdale Borough Council's work session Wednesday, no department was off limits in being thanked and commended for its response before, during and after Hurricane Sandy. A special reception honoring staff is set for Nov. 28 at 6 p.m.

No department in the Borough of Lansdale was overlooked Wednesday night as councilmembers thanked and commended those who prepared before, and responded during and after, Hurricane Sandy. Chief Robert McDyre told the public safety committee Wednesday that the police department weathered the storm very well. He said eight officers were assigned to each of the three shifts. If the police had 19 officers instead of 24, it might have been worse. "We were overwhelmed with calls," McDyre said. "If we had four or six officers, it would have been terrible." Public Safety Committee Chairman Mike Sobel said the police were very busy during the storm. As with every other department, you all did a fantastic job. Thanks needs to go out to members of …

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Letter: KenCrest and Lynch Services Director Thanks Staff

Jim McFalls thanks the staff of two area nonprofits for their efforts during Hurricane Sandy

In light of the recent super storm, Hurricane Sandy, I wanted to take the opportunity to thank the hundreds of staff working for both KenCrest and Lynch Services, two large nonprofits supporting people with special needs and autism in the Delaware Valley, Delaware State, and Connecticut. In bad weather, we often hear tales of heroism. Some of the most intriguing stories of heroism are only told amongst each other, and not to the general public. Working in human services organizations, the supports we provide are around-the-clock, through bad weather, 24/7, empowering the lives of people with disabilities. Together, about 50 KenCrest and Lynch community living homes and facilities supporting people with special needs lost power. Our staff …

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