Lansdale
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Prison Art Program Is Restorative Art for Women in Prison
Crossing Fences’ Prison Art Program is a new program by the 365 Foundation in Lansdale that provides restorative art exhibitions for women in prisons and reentry facilities, reports IssueWire. The 365 Foundation, which is working to help women replace the cycle of trauma that put them in prison, hopes the program will offer a rare…
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Stanley M. Friedman, Lansdale Architect Who Designed King of Prussia Plaza, Dies at 93
Stanley M. Friedman, of Lansdale, a former architect who designed the King of Prussia Plaza in 1963, died on June 14 aged 93, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Friedman was also a veteran, a former city planner in Boulder, Colorado, and a longtime pilot and skier. He volunteered as a search and rescue…
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Support Local Farmers At Merrymead Farm in Lansdale
Pennsylvania is filled with plenty of options for people who want to get their cheese, ice cream, or milk directly from a farm, writes Alexandra Jones for The Philadelphia Inquirer. With 4,940 dairy farms, Pennsylvania has more of them than any other state except for Wisconsin, according to the Center for Dairy Excellence. One is…
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Flag Football Gave Lansdale Native Caitlin Quinn a Unique College Experience
Caitlin Quinn, a Lansdale Catholic High School graduate, is still amazed at the opportunities open to her thanks to flag football, writes Aaron Carter for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Quinn, who is going into her junior year this fall at Milligan University in Tennessee, played flag football at Lansdale and overcame an ACL injury in her…
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Lansdale Catholic Point Guard Sanyiah Littlejohn Hopes Senior Leader Spot Gets College Coach Attention
Lansdale Catholic point guard Sanyiah Littlejohn is preparing for a big summer, writes Joseph Santoliquito for The Philadelphia Inquirer. She is hoping to attract the attention of college coaches when she steps onto the court as one of the senior leaders next season. The 17-year-old is a three-year starter for the Crusaders. She played a…
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‘Mommy and Me’ Workout Classes in Lansdale to Promote Early Childhood Development
A gym in Lansdale is embracing mother-child bonding time with a ‘Mommy and Me’ workout class, reports Jennaphr Frederick for Fox 29 Philadelphia. The Little Gym best serves children who are 19 months to two-and-a-half years. The obstacles courses at the gym allow the children to develop their physical and cognitive skills. They…
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Lansdale Musician Coming Back to Philadelphia With Beatles Tribute
Steve Landes, a Lansdale native, is returning home this week in the popular and nostalgic show RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles at the Miller Theater, writes Alicia Vitarelli for 6abc. Landes has been playing John Lennon in the show for over a quarter century. “I always like to say it’s as if you could…
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First Bank House of the Week: Charming Historic Farmhouse in Lansdale
A charming, historic farmhouse on ten attractive acres with four bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Lansdale. . . This beautiful 1700s residence is nestled in a peaceful setting with highly-coveted privacy. The home is approached on a sweeping driveway across a professionally engineered bridge overlooking a gorgeous aerated…
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NAMI Montgomery County PA Will Host Its Largest Mental Health Awareness and Fundraising Event, NAMIWalks, on May 4
As the American public increasingly understands the critical nature of accessible, affordable mental health care, so do the demands on NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, known locally as NAMI Montgomery County PA. To support its free educational programs, power its advocacy efforts, and strengthen outreach to the community, NAMI presents its largest mental…
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Level Up Your Gaming Consoles and Get Hit of Nostalgia at Classic Game Junkie in Lansdale
At Classic Game Junkie in Lansdale, you can level up your gaming consoles, find the old ones you used to play growing up, and even play an arcade game or two, reports Bob Kelly for FOX 29 Philadelphia. Frank Stancheck, owner of Classic Game Junkie, has been interested in gaming since he was a boy.…
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She Powered Design Studio Moves Into Downtown Lansdale
She Powered Design Studio has opened as a new business in Lansdale’s thriving downtown district. The She Powered Design Studio had a recent grand opening at 319 W. Main Street. This woman’s boutique features high-end designs. It is located in the historic, now-renovated Dresher Arcade building. The Dresher Arcade building was built in 1918 as…
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Lansdale Hosts Bat Release at an Eco-Friendly Night Out
Lansdale’s Environmental Advisory Commission is hosting a “bat release” event on May 10, aiming to educate participants about the ecological importance of bats, writes Justin Heinze for The Patch. Scheduled just after sunset, the event will highlight bats’ role in ecosystem health, species diversity, and the significance of backyard conservation for their survival in Pennsylvania.…
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Lansdale Woman Named Neumann University Distinguished Alumna
Neumann University presented its School of Social Sciences, Humanities, and Education Distinguished Alumni Award to Lansdale resident Sheila Sandapen PhD at a March 12 ceremony. Sandapen graduated from Neumann University in 1989 with a bachelor’s degree in communications and a minor in French, which included study at Université Laval in Québec. On campus, she was…
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80-Year-Old Lansdale Basketball Player Overcomes Cancer, Eyes 2025 Senior Games Teammate
Eighty-year-old Lansdale resident Bruce Rubin is in search of a new teammate in shooting hoops, writes Jeff Neiburg for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The talented player is planning on representing the BUX-MONT Warriors at the National Senior Games in 2025, something he’s been participating in since 2009. Due to both his longtime teammates recovering…
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National Aviation Charity AeroAngel Helps Lansdale Girl Get Lifesaving Surgery
AeroAngel, a national aviation charity, is helping a 3-year-old Lansdale girl get lifesaving surgery by flying her privately to California, write Kerri Corrado and Jim McHugh for CBS News Philadelphia. Islia Stewart has a rare heart and lung congenital defect. She is receiving care at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and now, thanks to AeroAngel, she…
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Lansdale Catholic’s Grace McDonough Has Stellar Basketball Season
Grace McDonough, a basketball player for Lansdale Catholic, recently got a chance to experience what it is like to play in the Philadelphia Catholic League, writes Melissa Hanejko for Bucks County Courier Times via PhillyBurbs. “The competition in the PCL is so intense,” she said. “The student sections are so huge, and they bring so…
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A New Lansdale Traffic Study Will Identify Streets Being Used as Shortcuts
Lansdale has approved a traffic study to determine which side streets are used as shortcuts by drivers, writes Dan Sokil for The Reporter via MSN. The Lansdale Borough police department and public safety committee have been working toward this study for a few years as they received complaints from residents about drivers speeding and ignoring…
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A Small Bookshop on Lansdale’s Main Street is a Hub for Black Culture and History
When author Shaykh Anwar Muhammad moved to the Lansdale area, one of the first things he noticed was that there was a dearth of places to learn Black culture and history, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. To fill that need in the community, in 2017 he opened his own small bookshop specializing in Black literature…
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