Politics & Government
Lansdale's Year In Review: The Biggest Stories Of 2017
There was plenty to talk about in 2017.
LANSDALE, PA — The year is almost in the books and needless to say, 2017 had some notable stories.
Below are five of the biggest stories from the greater Lansdale area over the past calendar year:
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10. Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine Expands Into Lansdale
The uniquely patterned bug can be devastating to the environment. It's continued to spread in Montgomery County and the surrounding area.
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9. Teva Pharmaceuticals, Headquartered in North Wales, Announces Mass Layoffs
Teva Pharmaceuticals, whose North American headquarters is in North Wales, has announced 14,000 layoffs worldwide.
8. North Penn Invites Community To Mini-Thon In Lansdale
The Mini-Thon is based off of Penn State's Dance Marathon, which is the largest of its kind in the nation.
7. Ex-North Penn ROTC Teacher Arrested For Sexually Assaulting Student, Cops Allege
A former ROTC instructor at North Penn High School has been arrested after sexually assaulting a student, authorities said.
6. Montgomeryville Among Top Places In Pennsylvania To Buy A Home, Study Says
Development is booming in the area, and with good reason.
5. $1 Million Winning Lottery Ticket Sold In North Wales
There's a new millionaire in North Wales.
4. Proposal For Wawa, Wendy's In Montgomery Township Moves Forward
The Wawa and Wendy's would be part of a larger new development on the corner of Bethlehem Pike and Stump Road.
3. 32,000 Pounds Of Ammonia Leaks At Montco Meat Packing Plant
Hazmat crews were on the scene for nearly 24 hours as they tried to control the leak at a nearby meat packing plant.
2. Groundbreaking Held At Madison Lansdale Station
A groundbreaking ceremony for the new 181 unit luxury apartment building in Lansdale was held in November.
1. Lansdale Election Results: Dems Sweep Mayor, School Directors
Democrats scored major victories on election night across Lansdale, including Garry Herbert Jr. winning the mayor's race.
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