AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Ambler Pennsylvania. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/ambler-pa 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/ambler-pa https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sun, 28 Apr 2024 21:52:06 -0500 The COVID-19 pandemic increased reliance on the internet to access basic services, but many people with disabilities are locked out of essential https://www.americantowns.com/news/casey-investigation-details-widespread-failure-by-federal-government-to-ensure-web-accessibility-for-people-with-disabilities-older-adults-and-veterans-31505423-ambler-pa.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/casey-investigation-details-widespread-failure-by-federal-government-to-ensure-web-accessibility-for-people-with-disabilities-older-adults-and-veterans-31505423-ambler-pa.html Government and Politics Sun, 28 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) is announcing $69 million for the Central Susquehanna Valley Thruway (CSVT) from the https://www.americantowns.com/news/casey-announces-69-million-for-central-susquehanna-valley-thruway-construction-31508670-ambler-pa.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/casey-announces-69-million-for-central-susquehanna-valley-thruway-construction-31508670-ambler-pa.html Government and Politics Sun, 28 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 25 of Senator Casey’s bills passed through Congress this year, including protecting pregnant workers and providing financial stability for https://www.americantowns.com/news/casey-delivers-for-pennsylvania-in-2022-31512279-ambler-pa.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/casey-delivers-for-pennsylvania-in-2022-31512279-ambler-pa.html Government and Politics Sun, 28 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 PENNSYLVANIA – Today Pennsylvania Democratic Party Chairman Sharif Street issued the following statement in response to the murder of Tyre https://www.americantowns.com/news/pa-dems-statement-in-response-to-the-murder-of-tyre-nichols-31527229-ambler-pa.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/pa-dems-statement-in-response-to-the-murder-of-tyre-nichols-31527229-ambler-pa.html Government and Politics Sun, 28 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 HARRISBURG, PA – In a feature story on Sunday, The Philadelphia Inquirer highlighted how Governor Josh Shapiro has prioritized taking a https://www.americantowns.com/news/icymi-the-philadelphia-inquirer-details-governor-josh-shapiros-common-ground-approach-and-commitment-to-bringing-people-together-31564088-ambler-pa.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/icymi-the-philadelphia-inquirer-details-governor-josh-shapiros-common-ground-approach-and-commitment-to-bringing-people-together-31564088-ambler-pa.html Government and Politics Sun, 28 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 We kick off the 2023 Ambler Arts & Music Festival with 5 hours of music on Friday, June 16th!   Then, continue with 11 hours of music https://www.americantowns.com/news/ambler-arts-and-music-festival-2023-31579537-ambler-pa.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/ambler-arts-and-music-festival-2023-31579537-ambler-pa.html Arts and Entertainment Sun, 28 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Ambler restaurants and businesses will have special offerings all day.  With over 75 vendors and food trucks lining Butler Avenue and the side https://www.americantowns.com/news/ambler-oktoberfest-2023-31615711-ambler-pa.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/ambler-oktoberfest-2023-31615711-ambler-pa.html Arts and Entertainment Sun, 28 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Learn how maple syrup and sugar are made - a delicious and fun way to make science come alive! Wissahickon Trails offers a special guided winter event https://www.americantowns.com/news/maple-sugaring-festival-2024-31647559-ambler-pa.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/maple-sugaring-festival-2024-31647559-ambler-pa.html Arts and Entertainment Sun, 28 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Join us for this three-day event that surveys a variety of titles - from cult classics to Hollywood staples - and celebrates watching films on film. https://www.americantowns.com/news/35mm-film-festival-2024-31657517-ambler-pa.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/35mm-film-festival-2024-31657517-ambler-pa.html Arts and Entertainment Sun, 28 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Former mayor and congressman Lou Barletta, leading Republican candidate for governor of Pennsylvania, on May 11th, announced the formal endorsement of https://www.americantowns.com/news/state-senator-tommy-tomlinson-endorses-barletta-for-governor-31364191-harrisburg-pa.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/state-senator-tommy-tomlinson-endorses-barletta-for-governor-31364191-harrisburg-pa.html Government and Politics Sun, 28 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Former Pennsylvania U.S. Senator Rick Santorum on May 12th, endorsed Lou Barletta, former mayor and congressman, to be the next governor of https://www.americantowns.com/news/senate-rick-santorum-endorses-barletta-for-governor-31365078-harrisburg-pa.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/senate-rick-santorum-endorses-barletta-for-governor-31365078-harrisburg-pa.html Government and Politics Sun, 28 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Former mayor and congressman Lou Barletta, leading Republican candidate for governor of Pennsylvania, was on May 13th, recommended by the Board of https://www.americantowns.com/news/barletta-recommended-by-fop-lodge-54-31366034-harrisburg-pa.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/barletta-recommended-by-fop-lodge-54-31366034-harrisburg-pa.html Government and Politics Sun, 28 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Former mayor and congressman Lou Barletta, leading Republican candidate for governor of Pennsylvania, on May 13th, announced the formal endorsement of https://www.americantowns.com/news/congressman-dan-meuser-endorses-barletta-for-governor-31366820-harrisburg-pa.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/congressman-dan-meuser-endorses-barletta-for-governor-31366820-harrisburg-pa.html Government and Politics Sun, 28 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Former mayor and congressman Lou Barletta, leading Republican candidate for governor of Pennsylvania, on May 14th, announced the formal endorsement of https://www.americantowns.com/news/congressman-keith-rothfus-endorses-barletta-for-governor-31366825-harrisburg-pa.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/congressman-keith-rothfus-endorses-barletta-for-governor-31366825-harrisburg-pa.html Government and Politics Sun, 28 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Congressmen Fred Keller, Tom Marino, and Lycoming GOP Chairman Vince Matteo endorse Lou Barletta for Governor. Congressman Fred Keller (12th https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-fred-keller-and-former-rep-tom-marino-endorse-lou-barletta-for-governor-31366865-harrisburg-pa.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-fred-keller-and-former-rep-tom-marino-endorse-lou-barletta-for-governor-31366865-harrisburg-pa.html Government and Politics Sun, 28 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500