I was in 7th grade when I first downloaded Instagram. We were still in the early stages of the lockdown, clutching to our toilet paper rolls and filling our days with Netflix and napping. After lots of begging, my mother had finally conceded and let me download that little app, my first true glimpse...

When the tracklist of an album is revealed, the first thing my eyes scan for is a set of parentheses including a featuring artist. The thrill of an unlikely collaboration is like no other. On another hand, we also see artists covering iconic songs; though some should be left to the original singer. So,...

While it was entertaining to poke fun at Donald Trump comparing himself to Elvis Presley, he has taken it too far. “I’d like to be Pope,” the President stated before posting a sacrilegious AI image of him dressed in papal vestments. This sparked outrage in the Catholic religion as the recent death...

TOWAMENCIN: The referendum in 2024 gave the residents of the North Penn school district a choice whether or not they wanted to give the high school an extended renovation, with the extended renovation resulting in slightly higher taxes. Due to the failure of said referendum, the building will receive...

Gypsy-Rose Blanchard’s transformation from a victim of abuse to a social media influencer has captivated the internet. However, her rapid ascent raises concerns about the nature of her influence and the messages it sends to her vast audience. After serving eight years for her role in the murder...

The creation of the Internet has allowed for several unique experiences that would not have occurred without it, including an accessible way to connect with others who share the same interests. However, the existence of these groups has led to information about recently-released media traveling far and...

NORTH WALES - North Penn Baseball is all about community. Before the Knights (15-5; 10-5 SOL) lost their final regular season battle to the Pennridge Rams (11-9; 6-9 SOL) by a single run Monday night, they celebrated their seniors and the next generation of baseball players under the gleaming lights...

Cruising south 25 MPH from Sumneytown Pike to Main Street, you’ll see out your left window a plaza of shops. Nearby Little’s and The Green Fork is the hidden gem Creative Edge Center of the Arts.  Creative Edge Center of the Arts goes by a variety of names. Whether it’s “The Center”, “Creative...

One can argue that education is a fundamental human right. It is the basis of modern society as we know it. Without education, social, technological and political progress is simply impossible; yet, even considering this fact, the level of functional illiteracy in the United States is 21%, accounting...

The Cardinals have elected a new pope “Pope Leo XIV”, however, no one expected the next pope to be an American. In the Vatican, built by European tradition for centuries, this bold choice has sent massive ripples through religions and political communities worldwide. On Thursday, Robert Francis Prevost...

Can you imagine your own backyard being the beginning of a community gem? For Matthew and Laura Adams, this was a reality when they started local coffee shop Backyard Beans Coffee Company. Now operating out of two cafes- one in Ambler and the other in Lansdale- it’s a fan favorite for many people in...

For many high school seniors, prom is not just a dance, it’s the one night students have been dreaming about for years, a night with a mix of music, friends and memories. But, it doesn’t have to be the night that breaks the bank. Usually, the average cost of prom dresses, tuxedos,  tickets and transportations...

LANSDALE- Taking the next steps towards the new future of North Penn High School, the North Penn School Board approved advertisement of Bid Package 2 regarding the high school’s renovation project at the May work session on May 6th, 2025 at the North Penn Education Services Center.  The bulk of...

Understanding the effects of and being able to identify media bias is a skill that is not only valuable for politicians, but for every American. Noam Chomsky is a 97 year old professor at the University of Pennsylvania who phrased it best: “the elite media sets a framework within which others operate."...

Just seven months after flag football became an officially sanctioned PIAA high school sport, North Penn is making their first PIAA playoff appearance after a dominating 11-0 season. The Knight’s defense has proved to be the backbone of this team, only allowing their opponents to reach double digits...