With its surrounding municipalities putting the hammer to the nail, Horsham Township will not be left behind. The council gave final approval of Horsham Gate Shopping Center at its May 14 meeting.

After nearly four years of discussion, Upper Moreland Parks and Recreation Committee moved the construction of a dog park forward at its Monday night meeting.

Officials are unsure whether it is the warmer weather or lack of police patrol around area school buildings, but Upper Moreland School District has reported several incidents of vandalism in the past few weeks.

Becky Boucher is a typical 9-year-old, she likes cheerleading and softball, can be found debating the most recent cast cut on "Survivor" with her mother, idolizes the Jonas Brothers and has a passion for pink.