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Lifestyle · Jul 9, 2022Excitement on Main Street! (Soap Box Derby racing – Part 1)The first part of Alan Weisberg's look at the history of Soap Box Derby Racing in Souderton. This issue covers the beginning…
Lifestyle · Jun 9, 2022Telford WhaleA mysterious discovery causes a local sensation. But like many sensations, is it what it seems?
Lifestyle · May 10, 2021A Sense of CommunityGuest-author Doug Shupinski paints a warm portrait of his life and memories growing up in our local community; and what we can…
Lifestyle · Nov 10, 2020Independent-ismsMost small-town newspapers have their quirks, and items that seem humorous today. So it is with this collection from our own Souderton…
Lifestyle · Jul 10, 2020The GroundcherryGuest-Author and historian Jason Searock serves up a delightful portion of Pennsylvania Dutch heritage with this story of the Groundcherry.
Lifestyle · Jan 11, 2020Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow!What do you think of or remember about winters gone by? In this issue, Cory Alderfer mixes Souderton history with some cool…
Lifestyle · Nov 11, 2019The Herman Funke HouseHerman Funke was one of many who found a place here in Souderton. A place to live, marry, and start a business.…
Lifestyle · Mar 13, 2019Nace & Godshall Potato ChipsFew things stir up memories as much as tastes and smell. Enjoy the warm memories of this story about local potato chips…
Lifestyle · Nov 13, 2018100th Anniversary of World War IOn the 100th Anniversary of World War I, we get to read about some local family connections to that fateful event by…
Lifestyle · Sep 14, 2018Zion Mennonite Fisk OrganAmong the many unique things about our Souderton /Telford communities, here is one hiding in plain sight! Jon Leight tells of the…
Lifestyle · Jul 14, 2018This ‘Oldish’ HouseMember Cory Alderfer tells us about her "oldish" house, and what characteristics make it charming and precious. Hopefully, this makes you proud…
Lifestyle · Mar 14, 2018The Architecture of Milton B BeanRead a short accounting of famed local architect Milton B Bean; and his impact on our communites.