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October 16, 2024

Man steals two cars in one day but is caught thanks to Abington, Philly police working together, reports said

In addition, police said, the man destroyed in-car cameras by ripping at wiring.

October 16, 2024

Gratz College to make a trade with the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia

The two will swap a 1989 building for equity stake come July 2025.

October 16, 2024

Willow Groves celebrates the life of Makayla Belton, 18, whose life was cut short in a recent car accident

The schools, teachers, and community remember her fondly.

October 16, 2024

Got election questions? Montco has answers with Voter Services

From mail-in ballots to important dates, check the voter services website for more details.

October 15, 2024

Roslyn mother, high on drugs, nursed then passed out on 7-month-old baby, police said

Abington Township Police arrested the mother on multiple child endangerment charges.

October 15, 2024

Cheltenham man to serve six months of probation after "punching and stomping" his dog

Judah, a Mastiff, was removed from Carlton F. Gayle's care

October 15, 2024

With online shopping at an all-time high, precautions are necessary to prevent porch thefts

Area police weigh in on preventative measures to curtail 'porch pirates' ahead of the holiday season

October 14, 2024

Today's weather conditions make small fires tough to tame throughout Montgomery, Bucks counties

Multiple calls just in the past few hours have kept first responders on their toes all day

October 11, 2024

Man runs a red light striking another car, 13-year-old pedestrian in Glenside Friday afternoon

Just before 4 p.m. an accident required a teen girl to be taken to the hospital for injuries

October 11, 2024

Knife-wielding woman on SEPTA bus arrested after assaulting police, reports said

The woman resisted arrest and spat on police, police said.

October 11, 2024

PHOTOS: Abington Fall Festival brings families, foods, and fun to the forefront

Abington FestivalFood trucks, games, crafts, and music kept the good times rolling at the fall fest

October 10, 2024

UPDATE: Names released in fatal Delaware crashing involving Willow Grove teen

Two were pronounced dead at the scene, while four others were injured

October 10, 2024

Jenkintown Fire Department to host Fire Prevention Night TONIGHT

Both Independent and Pioneer stations will be open to the public

October 8, 2024

Accident involving a car and teen bicyclist have traffic slowed in Abington Township

The incident occurred just before 4 p.m. at Fitzwatertown and Moreland roads.

October 8, 2024

Abington man assaults police, medics during call for intoxication near Horsham's The Copper Crow, reports said

One officer gets a bloody nose in the altercation, police said.

October 8, 2024

Cheltenham caretaker steals over $113,000 from elderly Lower Gwynedd woman with Parkinson's

Montgomery County Courts found the caretaker guilty of felony charges

October 8, 2024

Newly hired Officer Matthew Morse joins the Rockledge Borough Police Department

Morse previously served in New Jersey and Delaware County departments

October 8, 2024

Penn State Abington to host a Trunk-or-Treat on Oct. 13

The public is welcome to attend this fun, candy-filled event.

October 7, 2024

This Week Now: Meet new friends, find some fun, with events in and around Willow Grove

There is plenty to do throughout our communities

October 7, 2024

Willow Grove teen, university student lost her life in fatal crash in Delaware on Sunday

The early morning crash took the lives of a man, and left four others with injuries.

October 3, 2024

Officers Wittmer, Saurman work to protect Abington students as 2024-25 SROs

The Security Resource Officers are stationed at the Abington high and middle schools

October 3, 2024

Such a small municipality for such a deep and rich history: Rockledge through the years

Learn more about the small community we call home.

October 3, 2024

Willow Grove man admits to being 'curious and stupid' as he pleaded guilty to child pornography charges

The Upper Moreland Township man held images on his phone.

October 3, 2024

Considering lending a helping hand to the Jenkintown Rec Board

Volunteers are always welcome to help bring fun to the local community.

October 2, 2024

Horsham, Upper Moreland police assist in chase, resisting arrest incident after thefts in Upper Dublin, said reports

Pair accused of $12k in thefts last week found to be involved in far more, reports said

October 2, 2024

Abington woman who killed parents, dismembered them with a chainsaw, sentenced to two, concurent life sentences

Beck pleaded guilty, but mentally ill and will not be eligible for parole

October 2, 2024

Abington's Economic Development Corp. is just getting warmed up

The group, which formed in May, aims to bring more business to the township.

October 1, 2024

Traffic stop of a Cheltenham man ends in state prison sentence after police discover fentanyl, crack cocaine, and ecstasy in vehicle

The sentencing was stemming from a February 2024 incident involving guns, drugs

October 1, 2024

Abington Township's Fall Festival aims to bring the season's highlights to the community

The festival is slated for Oct. 5 a Crestmont Park

October 1, 2024

ARCAT helps Willow Grove area seniors find socialization, fun

Memberships for 2025 are open now

September 30, 2024

Man shot by woman's son in Abington home invasion held in county jail, police said

A woman's son came to her rescue as an unknown man followed her from the casino and forcefully entered her …

September 30, 2024

When two become one, one year later: Pioneer and Independent fire companies successful as Jenkintown Fire Department

Willow Grove Now took a look back at the process, and updates, since the tactical consolidation

September 30, 2024

This Week Now brings you a jam-packed calendar of events right in the Willow Grove area

From Monday, Sept. 30 to Sunday, Oct. 6, there is plenty to do in your own community

September 30, 2024

The Borough of Rockledge Police Department bids Chief John Gallagher a final farewell

After two years serving the borough, the Chief offered his resignation to borough council

September 23, 2024

This Week Now: Bringing you a variety of events throughout the Willow Grove area, Sept. 23 to 29

Check out the happenings in your own backyard!

September 23, 2024

Inky exposes Montgomery County SPCA's 'squalid' conditions

The nonprofit holds more than $67 million in assets, but spends only $3 million annually, per Inquirer report

September 5, 2024

Ambler-based beer makers commended for not just selling, but buying, 'local'

Forest & Main are added to PA Eats' Grain to Glass Brewery Trail

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Stories by Melissa S. Finley

Man steals two cars in one day but is caught thanks to Abington, Philly police working together, reports said

In addition, police said, the man destroyed in-car cameras by ripping at wiring.

Gratz College to make a trade with the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia

The two will swap a 1989 building for equity stake come July 2025.

Willow Groves celebrates the life of Makayla Belton, 18, whose life was cut short in a recent car accident

The schools, teachers, and community remember her fondly.

Got election questions? Montco has answers with Voter Services

From mail-in ballots to important dates, check the voter services website for more details.

Roslyn mother, high on drugs, nursed then passed out on 7-month-old baby, police said

Abington Township Police arrested the mother on multiple child endangerment charges.

Cheltenham man to serve six months of probation after "punching and stomping" his dog

Judah, a Mastiff, was removed from Carlton F. Gayle's care

With online shopping at an all-time high, precautions are necessary to prevent porch thefts

Area police weigh in on preventative measures to curtail 'porch pirates' ahead of the holiday season

Today's weather conditions make small fires tough to tame throughout Montgomery, Bucks counties

Multiple calls just in the past few hours have kept first responders on their toes all day

Man runs a red light striking another car, 13-year-old pedestrian in Glenside Friday afternoon

Just before 4 p.m. an accident required a teen girl to be taken to the hospital for injuries

Knife-wielding woman on SEPTA bus arrested after assaulting police, reports said

The woman resisted arrest and spat on police, police said.

PHOTOS: Abington Fall Festival brings families, foods, and fun to the forefront

Abington FestivalFood trucks, games, crafts, and music kept the good times rolling at the fall fest

UPDATE: Names released in fatal Delaware crashing involving Willow Grove teen

Two were pronounced dead at the scene, while four others were injured

Jenkintown Fire Department to host Fire Prevention Night TONIGHT

Both Independent and Pioneer stations will be open to the public

Accident involving a car and teen bicyclist have traffic slowed in Abington Township

The incident occurred just before 4 p.m. at Fitzwatertown and Moreland roads.

Abington man assaults police, medics during call for intoxication near Horsham's The Copper Crow, reports said

One officer gets a bloody nose in the altercation, police said.

Cheltenham caretaker steals over $113,000 from elderly Lower Gwynedd woman with Parkinson's

Montgomery County Courts found the caretaker guilty of felony charges

Newly hired Officer Matthew Morse joins the Rockledge Borough Police Department

Morse previously served in New Jersey and Delaware County departments

Penn State Abington to host a Trunk-or-Treat on Oct. 13

The public is welcome to attend this fun, candy-filled event.

This Week Now: Meet new friends, find some fun, with events in and around Willow Grove

There is plenty to do throughout our communities

Willow Grove teen, university student lost her life in fatal crash in Delaware on Sunday

The early morning crash took the lives of a man, and left four others with injuries.

Officers Wittmer, Saurman work to protect Abington students as 2024-25 SROs

The Security Resource Officers are stationed at the Abington high and middle schools

Such a small municipality for such a deep and rich history: Rockledge through the years

Learn more about the small community we call home.

Willow Grove man admits to being 'curious and stupid' as he pleaded guilty to child pornography charges

The Upper Moreland Township man held images on his phone.

Considering lending a helping hand to the Jenkintown Rec Board

Volunteers are always welcome to help bring fun to the local community.

Horsham, Upper Moreland police assist in chase, resisting arrest incident after thefts in Upper Dublin, said reports

Pair accused of $12k in thefts last week found to be involved in far more, reports said

Abington woman who killed parents, dismembered them with a chainsaw, sentenced to two, concurent life sentences

Beck pleaded guilty, but mentally ill and will not be eligible for parole

Abington's Economic Development Corp. is just getting warmed up

The group, which formed in May, aims to bring more business to the township.

Traffic stop of a Cheltenham man ends in state prison sentence after police discover fentanyl, crack cocaine, and ecstasy in vehicle

The sentencing was stemming from a February 2024 incident involving guns, drugs

Abington Township's Fall Festival aims to bring the season's highlights to the community

The festival is slated for Oct. 5 a Crestmont Park

ARCAT helps Willow Grove area seniors find socialization, fun

Memberships for 2025 are open now

Man shot by woman's son in Abington home invasion held in county jail, police said

A woman's son came to her rescue as an unknown man followed her from the casino and forcefully entered her …

When two become one, one year later: Pioneer and Independent fire companies successful as Jenkintown Fire Department

Willow Grove Now took a look back at the process, and updates, since the tactical consolidation

This Week Now brings you a jam-packed calendar of events right in the Willow Grove area

From Monday, Sept. 30 to Sunday, Oct. 6, there is plenty to do in your own community

The Borough of Rockledge Police Department bids Chief John Gallagher a final farewell

After two years serving the borough, the Chief offered his resignation to borough council

This Week Now: Bringing you a variety of events throughout the Willow Grove area, Sept. 23 to 29

Check out the happenings in your own backyard!

Inky exposes Montgomery County SPCA's 'squalid' conditions

The nonprofit holds more than $67 million in assets, but spends only $3 million annually, per Inquirer report

Ambler-based beer makers commended for not just selling, but buying, 'local'

Forest & Main are added to PA Eats' Grain to Glass Brewery Trail

LATEST NEWS

Local philanthropists to match donations for Warminster …

Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Washington reopens under …

JERSEY SHORE WEEKEND

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