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Dan Sokil

Dan Sokil has been a staff writer for The Reporter since 2008, covering Lansdale and North Wales boroughs; Hatfield, Montgomery, Towamencin and Upper Gwynedd Townships; and North Penn School District.

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After Pennbrook Middle School attack, North Penn parents press for answers at safety forum

May 15, 2024 at 5:27 p.m.

"Tonight, we're here to discuss a very important topic, a very painful topic, and something that hopefully we as a community can work together to listen, to provide input, and...

The North Penn School District gives more details on the April 17 incident that left a student hospitalized and tries to explain communication problems.

Crime and Public Safety |
Montgomery County district gives timeline of Pennbrook Middle School attack, announces safety forum

May 2, 2024 at 1:14 p.m.

The North Penn School District gives more details on the April 17 incident that left a student hospitalized and tries to explain communication problems.

"This week has been difficult for all of us, and I am hopeful that we can come together for the betterment of our students, staff and community as a whole," said superintendent Todd Bauer, in a statement posted Saturday and sent to district families.

North Penn vows outside investigation, school safety panels in wake of Pennbrook attack

April 22, 2024 at 4:41 p.m.

"This week has been difficult for all of us, and I am hopeful that we can come together for the betterment of our students, staff and community as a whole,"...

Parents lit up social media with accusations that the district knew the assailant was a danger beforehand and had inaccurately described the incident to parents.

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Montgomery County students, parents sound off about bloody middle school attack

April 19, 2024 at 4:56 p.m.

Parents lit up social media with accusations that the district knew the assailant was a danger beforehand and had inaccurately described the incident to parents.

"These are facilities designed for everybody, from a 16-year-old kid who's just experimenting with pickleball, all the way up to a casual 80-year-old that just wants to stay active," said Andrew Wakefield, Regional Developer for Chester and Montgomery Counties.

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Indoor pickleball company planning Lansdale site

April 12, 2024 at 12:24 p.m.

"These are facilities designed for everybody, from a 16-year-old kid who's just experimenting with pickleball, all the way up to a casual 80-year-old that just wants to stay active," said...

"We are committed to exploring innovative approaches that will allow us to better serve our residents while maximizing the utilization of available resources," said Eric Geiger, Chief of the Upper Gwynedd Fire Company, in a joint statement from the four municipalities.

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Four Montgomery County municipalities join state study of shared fire services

April 12, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.

"We are committed to exploring innovative approaches that will allow us to better serve our residents while maximizing the utilization of available resources," said Eric Geiger, Chief of the Upper...

"Today, we learned about how to keep our eyes safe, and that it's kind of like sunburn: it can damage your eyes. And you only have one pair, so you have to protect them," said fourth-grader Sela Geiger. "It's an amazing experience: you would love it if you could watch it, like we can."

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North Penn School District students see solar eclipse

April 8, 2024 at 8:05 p.m.

"Today, we learned about how to keep our eyes safe, and that it's kind of like sunburn: it can damage your eyes. And you only have one pair, so you...

"I am really excited to talk about a new development. In December, we signed a lease with Whole Foods. That's a pretty big deal," developer Mark Nicoletti said.

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Another Target, Whole Foods Market could be coming to Montgomery County

February 29, 2024 at 5:15 p.m.

"I am really excited to talk about a new development. In December, we signed a lease with Whole Foods. That's a pretty big deal," developer Mark Nicoletti said.

"We should all have a little of a better understanding about why privatizing water or wastewater systems are a scam, perpetrated on the residents of a township," said Paul Andrews.

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Towamencin, Norristown officials testify at state hearing on sewer sales

January 25, 2024 at 4:56 p.m.

"We should all have a little of a better understanding about why privatizing water or wastewater systems are a scam, perpetrated on the residents of a township," said Paul Andrews.

"I loved her. She was such a good person. She was, in my view, the soul of the Lansdale Farmers' Market — she kept everything going," said Lansdale Farmers' Market volunteer Rege McKenzie.

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Lansdale mourns loss of its former farmers’ market manager and entrepreneur Charisse McGill

January 19, 2024 at 3:39 p.m.

"I loved her. She was such a good person. She was, in my view, the soul of the Lansdale Farmers' Market — she kept everything going," said Lansdale Farmers' Market...

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