Thursday, February 28, 2013
A compilation of links to the recent Montgomery County Health Department food service establishment inspections from December through February in Lansdale, Towamencin, Montgomery Township, Hatfield, North Wales, Souderton, Upper Gwynedd and Franconia
Here's a collection of links to the recent Montgomery County health inspection reports for the North Penn region. The Montgomery County Health Department in December conducted inspections of food-service establishments in the Lansdale Borough. Click each facility's name within each link to see its Patch directory listing and click the date of its inspection to read the health department's report. Subscribe to our free daily newsletter | Follow us on Facebook | Follow us @LansdalePatch| Follow us on Instagram | Check out our YouTube page|
Monday, February 25, 2013
Should Congress not act by March 1, a series of automatic cuts will take effect that affect thousands of middle class jobs, and cut vital services for children, seniors, people with mental illness and our men and women in uniform
If the sequester goes through on March 1, it could mean massive cuts to emergency services, mental health services, school funding, senior citizen services and more. Locally, the various National Alliance on Mental Illness programs continue to advocate for change before March 1. If sequestration goes into effect, more than 373,000 mentally ill adults and children could go untreated. The result could be homelessness, increased crime and increased hospitalizations. Carol Caruso, executive director of NAMI Montgomery County, said mental health and substance abuse programs could be cut by about 5 percent. Tack that onto the 10 percent cut that occurred in the Pennsylvania budget. "There is more slicing away at services in that area that are …
Saturday, February 23, 2013
The Knight Crier at North Penn High School covered the events of the first-ever literature festival in the auditorium on Feb. 21
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Saturday, February 23
On Thursday, Feb. 21, juniors in North Penn High School's Honors English program celebrated prose and literature during its first-annual "Lit Fest." Students re-enacted scenes, competed in drama readings and a book cover design contest were just some of the events. According to Knight Crier executive editor Bridget Phillips, the event emphasized "literature’s position in the incredible English curriculum in our school and overall district." Read more of The Knight Crier's coverage of Lit Fest at this link. Subscribe to our free daily newsletter | Follow us on Facebook | Follow us @LansdalePatch| Follow us on Instagram | Check out our YouTube page|
Friday, February 22, 2013
Jennifer Lawson of The Reporter wrote that the school board voted Thursday to amend the boundaries that affect about 48 students attending North Wales and Gwyn-Nor elementary schools
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Friday, February 22
In September, about 48 elementary students will head to Pennbrook instead of Penndale Middle School, now that North Penn School Board has approved a new redistricting plan Thursday. According to Jennifer Lawson of The Reporter, the students attend North Wales and Gwyn-Nor elementary schools, and are at present part of the Penndale Middle School boundary. The areas affected by the redistricting include around North Wales and Morris roads, and North Wales and Welsh roads. Read more at this link.
Thursday, February 21, 2013
North Penn School District this month denied three applications for charter schools. One applicant, Montgomery Flex, will not be appealing the decision to the Pennsylvania Department of Education
Montgomery Flex Charter School representative Tim Sager said appealing to the state Department of Education following the denial of North Penn School Board of its and two other charter school applications is not an option at present. "After careful consideration, we have decided not to file for an appeal to the Pennsylvania Department of Education. This is in large part due to the cost of launching such an effort," Sager wrote in an email. Sager said Montgomery Flex, in an appeal, must first get 1,000 signatures from North Penn residents. Those signatures must then be reviewed and approved by the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas. "At this stage, the school district can challenge the veracity of the signatures by subpoenaing the …
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Three separate organizations filed applications to form charter schools within the boundaries of North Penn School District. The Reporter's Jen Lawson broke the story of the board's denial of all three applications
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Tuesday, February 12
No charter schools coming to North Penn School District. That's the consensus following votes by the school board Tuesday night, after its members denied three separate charter school applications, according to Jennifer Lawson of The Reporter. Lawson reported that each of the three applicants will appeal. The three applicants seeking charter schools in the district were: Montgomery Flex is the only one of the group that went through this process before. Its initial application was denied by the school board, as it did not favor the cyber aspect of the school's curriculum. According to The Reporter, Montgomery Flex proposed opening at Hillcrest Shopping Center. Education for New Generations eyed a space at 100 Commerce Drive in Montgomery …
Friday, February 8, 2013
A look at snow emergencies, cancellations and more for Friday and Saturday in the North Penn region
Here is an ongoing list of community cancellations and snow emergencies due to the forecasted winter Nor'easter.
Saturday, January 26, 2013
The Knights for Life Foundation is a resource for the North Penn community that assists individuals and families who are facing issues with health or who experienced a profound loss. The foundation was made in memory of Mike Saks and Chris Melchior
Once a North Penn Knight, always a North Penn Knight. Knights For Life is a nonprofit organization that began around 2009, when co-founder Steve Melchior's brother, Chris, succumbed to colon cancer at age 46. Then, three years later, former North Penn teacher Mike Saks, a closed friend of 1985 grad Chris Melchior, succumbed to a brain tumor in January 2012. In death, these North Penn Knights are renewing lives. "The families felt such a great sense of strength from their community and friends," said Knights For Life member Karen Rowland. "We felt that everyone that is going through something deserves that same feeling. We got together through Facebook and came up with Knights For Life." Knights For Life co-founder Scott Payne said …
Monday, January 7, 2013
North Penn School District hosts a community forum on school safety from 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. at North Penn High School in Towamencin
1. North Penn School District hosts a community forum on school safety from 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. at North Penn High School in Towamencin. Because of the recent tragedy at Sandy Hook, the issue of school safety is heightened bother nationally and locally. The panel discussion will feature Superintendent Dr. Curtis Dietrich and district Coordinator of Safe Schools Ray Wilson, along with members of the district Safe Schools Committee and representatives from behavioral health agencies. 2. Lansdale Democratic Committee meets at 7:30 p.m. in the Wissahickon Park Building at East Main Street and Lakeview Drive, Lansdale. The agenda includes 2013 elections for Lansdale council, mayor and tax collector, a party for volunteers in February and …
Monday, December 24, 2012
Superintendent Curt Dietrich will discuss security plans and protocols with residents on Jan. 7 at 6:45 p.m. at North Penn High School
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Monday, December 24, 2012
In the wake of the tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut on Dec. 14, North Penn School District has begun scrutinizing its security and intruder drills at each school. According to Jennifer Lawson of The Reporter, North Penn will be boosting its security at school entrances. It is also planning on increasing the number of intruder drills from two per year. Superintendent Curt Dietrich will discuss security plans and protocols with parents and taxpayers at a community forum on Jan. 7 at 6:45 p.m. in North Penn High School’s auditorium. Read more of Lawson’s story on North Penn security assessment at this link. Dietrich issued a statement on North Penn’s security in the wake of the Newtown tragedy on North Penn’s website: Good Afternoon, Since …
Jim Roberts
5:10 pm on Monday, February 25, 2013
Amazing that a 2% cut in the federal budget will have such an impact. I guess the government is so efficient already, there really isn't any fat to trim after all, eh? more ›