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April 18, 2025

'Highly intoxicated' patient assaults hospital employee at Jefferson Abington Hospital

The patient “intentionally ad knowingly caused bodily injury to the victim.”

April 18, 2025

State Rep. Ben Sanchez and others to host Senior Fair at Operating Engineers Local 542

The event will take place on Friday, May 2, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00p.m.

April 17, 2025

Crews extricate trapped passenger during vehicle rescue after accident on Pennsylvania Turnpike

The incident occurred on Wednesday night at 11:47 p.m.

April 17, 2025

Soil testing reveals 'slightly elevated levels of arsenic' at Jenkintown School District, Abington Friends School

Despite the findings, there is no discernible impact from the SPS Technologies fire at either campus

April 17, 2025

Six dogs left abandoned in cages on Shoppers Lane in Cheltenham Township

Police and Montgomery County SPCA’s Humane Society are investigating the issue

April 16, 2025

Glenside man forges 332 life insurance polices for funerals to swindle $600K

Dennis Wright, 42, was charged with felony theft by deception, identity theft, insurance fraud, and related offenses

April 16, 2025

Cheltenham High School appoints its newest principal

Dr. Benjamin Hammond served as interim principal since July 1

April 15, 2025

District Attorney clears Abington Police Officer in officer-involved shooting

The incident took place at Rosemore Garden Apartments on March 6

April 15, 2025

Resident creates change.org petition to ensure SPS Technologies does not rebuild in Abington/Jenkintown

“The fire at SPS Technologies was a clear testimony to the risk it poses, and such risk is unacceptable in …

April 14, 2025

Police stop man in Abington with semiautomatic gun loaded with 12 live rounds

Samuel Ray Jr., 24, of Philadelphia, faces a felony charge of firearms not be carried without a permit

April 14, 2025

SEPTA's Easton Road bridge construction detours should end this week

Construction is expected to continue through April 18

April 11, 2025

Abington couple convicted in waterboarding incident involving 11-year-old child

"I didn’t know what was happening. I couldn’t breathe."

April 11, 2025

Case of Measles discovered in Abington Township, according to Dept. of Health

The subject spent time in the Holy Redeemer ER on Tuesday, April 8

April 10, 2025

Trash can fire spreads to walls of home, multiple people evacuated, reports say

The incident occurred on the 600 block of Lakevue Drive in Willow Grove

April 10, 2025

Man steals nearly $1,000 worth of goods from Rally House in Willow Grove

Roy Bowman, 57, of Philadelphia, faces felony charges of retail theft and receiving stolen property

April 10, 2025

Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers purchases former St. Basil School in Jenkintown for $9.5M

This purchase follows the academy's closure in June 2021 due to financial and enrollment challenges

April 9, 2025

Breaking: Cheltenham High School evacuated after fire breaks out in transformer room

A fire was reported at Cheltenham High School Wednesday afternoon at 12:21 p.m.

April 9, 2025

Abington Police Department searching for runaway juvenile

Jada Segers left the Abington Middle School left on Friday, April 4, at 3 p.m.

April 9, 2025

Mission Kids breaks ground on new child advocacy center, training facility

This facility will help the fight against child abuse across Montgomery County and beyond

April 9, 2025

Masons Mill Park to host annual Earth Day celebration on April 26

There will be food, music, fun giveaways, and a live animal presentation to make the day exciting for everyone

April 8, 2025

Physical altercation turns into stabbing situation at Gardens of Willow Grove

Keyahna Linton, 28, of Willow Grove, faces a felony charge of aggravated assault

April 8, 2025

Fox Chase launches 2025 Paws for the Cause Dog Walk

Fundraising is now open for the newly-introduced annual event

April 7, 2025

Montgomery County ups reward to 10K for info on Glenside man facing charges related to the death of his disabled son

Vernon Hatchett's 21-year-old son was left unfed and uncared for despite being deaf, blind, and bound to a wheelchair, police …

April 4, 2025

PHOTOS: GIANT celebrates Jenkintown grand opening in style with ribbon-cutting ceremony

Customers lined up in the rain for the grand opening of the new GIANT in Jenkintown on Friday morning

April 3, 2025

Maple Glen man arrested for accidentally sending child porn image to Abington medical business, according to police

Barry Sussman, 79, has been charged with possession of child sexual abuse materials, criminal use of a communication facility and …

April 3, 2025

Breaking: person stabbed in Upper Moreland Township, according to reports

The incident occurred at 9:44 a.m. Thursday morning

April 3, 2025

Man steals car from tow lot he used to work at, gets pulled over in Abington Township, police say

Giovanni Figueroa of Philadelphia faces a felony charge of receiving stolen property

April 3, 2025

New GIANT in Jenkintown will host ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday to celebrate opening

The first 200 customers will receive a GIANT reusable shopping bag filled with product samples

April 2, 2025

Upper Moreland Fire Department helps rescue family cat after house catches fire

A report of a "fully involved" fire on the 200 block of S. Warminster Road took place on March 31

April 2, 2025

Restrictions to take place on Easton Road for SEPTA bridge construction project

Construction is set to begin on Monday, April 7

April 1, 2025

Police stop man in Abington with Glock loaded with 15 rounds, charge him with intent to distribute, according to police

A total of 80 mylar bags and a digital scale were found in the car

April 1, 2025

After Upper Moreland Elementary School, second incident of antisemitic vandalism hits Montgomery County school

Plymouth Whitemarsh alerted parents of the ongoing investigation

April 1, 2025

Nearly 80% of residents say 'longer term health and safety issues' top concern in aftermath of SPS Technologies fire

The Greater Glenside Civic Association recently released survey findings from its residents

March 31, 2025

Potential scams targeting residents living near SPS Technologies fire, according to Abington Fire Marshal

Individuals are attempting to target those who may be vulnerable, distressed, or concerned after the recent fire

March 31, 2025

Walgreens in Elkins Park to close at end of year

The company recently listed 450 locations that will close their doors at the end of 2025

March 31, 2025

Several longtime Abington teachers are set to retire after this school year

The Board of School Directors approved the retirements at their monthly March meeting

March 28, 2025

Abington police make arrest in shooting incident of drug deal gone bad at Roslyn Park

Adam Soumahoro, 20, of Glenside, faces felony charges of robbery, inflicting serious bodily injury, and aggravated assault

March 28, 2025

Bryn Athyn College to cut all NCAA sports programs at end of year

President Sean Connelly made the sudden announcement in a letter

March 28, 2025

Upper Moreland School District 'Rocks Socks' during World Down Syndrome Day

The event encourages people to wear brightly colored or mismatched socks as a representation of Down Syndrome because the chromosomes …

March 27, 2025

Abington resident arrested for secretly recording juvenile, adult undressing in bathroom, according to police

David Lyons, of Abington Township, faces multiple charges including Felony Sexual Abuse of Children, Invasion of Privacy, and Producing Obscene …

March 27, 2025

Allied Universal Security Services laying off 72 employees at Conshohocken branch

The company filed paperwork with the state indicating a company restructure

March 27, 2025

Willow Grove Dairy Queen offering 85 cent Blizzards as part of promotion

DQ is running the promotion to celebrate a special milestone — the company’s 85th anniversary

March 26, 2025

Woman faces retail theft felony after stealing alcohol, groceries from Weis Market, according to police

Kristin Haines failed to pay for $77.55 worth of goods from the Upper Moreland supermarket

March 26, 2025

Jenkintown's new metered parking ordinance could be approved tonight

Jenkintown Borough Council could adopt the new ordinance at tonight's meeting

March 26, 2025

Celebrity Sandra Bernhard to perform 'Shapes & Forms' at Keswick Theater on April 27

Her performance will feature brand new material, along with the Sandyland Squad Band as part of the performance

March 26, 2025

Chamber of Commerce for Greater Montgomery County hosting Job Fair on April 24

The event will take place at the Plymouth Meeting Mall from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

March 25, 2025

Abington High School students raise more than $75K for pediatric cancer at Abing-THON event

Students helped raise $15K more than last year at the THON event

March 25, 2025

Borough of Rockledge manager announces resignation after two years

April 11 will be Bryan J. Poster's last day as Rockledge Borough Manager

March 24, 2025

Cheltenham Police Officer Ed Farrell retires after 20-plus years, alongside K-9 partner

The Cheltenham Police Department recently congratulated Officer Farrell for his years of dedicated service

March 24, 2025

Officials to discuss contaminated water at former Willow Grove Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base

In a virtual-only meeting, actions taken for per- and poly-fluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) found in drinking water will be discussed

WATCH: A hometown hero returns, as Lansdale …

SEPTA's Easton Road bridge construction detours should …

Legislator secures $650K for Abington Township’s post-Ida …

Major sporting events are coming to Philadelphia …

Restrictions to take place on Easton Road …

Jenkintown's new metered parking ordinance could be …

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