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May 1, 2025

Man attempts to break into apartment with pants down, genitals exposed, using flash light as weapon, police say

The incident occurred on April 17 at the Blair Mill Village East Apartments

May 1, 2025

Upper Moreland, Cheltenham Police Departments to receive $5K digital camera kit to enhance how it processes crime scenes

The grant is part of Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association’s (PCPA) innovative Criminal Apprehension Technology (CAT) Training program

May 1, 2025

State advances legislation to ban firefighting foam that contains PFAS chemicals that have affected Willow Grove

Willow Grove is one of the most heavily affected areas of PFAS due to use at the Naval Air Station …

April 30, 2025

Abington Police apprehend man driving in stolen vehicle with suspended license

Samir Pace, 24, of Philadelphia, faces multiple felony charges of receiving stolen property

April 30, 2025

Abington School District reveals tax impact for residents if new Middle School construction approved

The approval would result in an estimated property tax increase of approximately $54 per month for a median homestead valued …

April 29, 2025

Man attempts to steal over $1,000 worth of goods from Rally House in trash bag, then tries to evade officers, police say

Nasir Foreman, 19, of Philadelphia, faces multiple felony charges stemming from an incident at the Willow Grove shop

April 29, 2025

Abington Township, Penn State Abington partner to offer $5,000 scholarships

The application deadline is May 15, 2025

April 28, 2025

Cheltenham Township Assistant Fire Marshal arrested for allegedly raping woman at knifepoint, according to report

Albert Sergio Jr., was arrested on Monday

April 28, 2025

Former Abington High School student charged in connection to shooting of teenager at Roslyn Park, police say

Mahaylah Poindexter, 18, a former student at Abington High School, was charged with multiple felony counts of robbery and aggravated …

April 28, 2025

Upper Moreland Police Department hoping to make teens safer, less distracted drivers

The two-session course will be held on June 17 and June 24

April 28, 2025

Platform construction, additional maintenance will alter SEPTA schedules in May

SEPTA has announced schedule changes to numerous lines in May for construction and maintenance.

April 25, 2025

Convicted child predator who arranged meeting at Abington Library admits avoiding apprehension

Zalewski was arrested on Aug. 15, 2004, after he used the internet to arrange a meeting outside the Abington Library

April 25, 2025

Emergency crews respond to fire on roof at Simon's Steaks in Abington Township

The fire broke out Thursday night at 7:26 p.m.

April 25, 2025

Gov. Josh Shapiro praises $1.5 billion investment that helps Montgomery County construction projects

The investment includes rehabilitating, reconstructing, and resurfacing more than 200 miles of highways and repairing, replacing, and preserving 61 bridges

April 24, 2025

Man spits on Upper Moreland police officer, threatens to kill multiple officers while inside holding cell, police say

Frank Martin, 45, faces felony charges of aggravated harassment by prisoner, retail theft, and other charges

April 24, 2025

Designer Bag BINGO! night comes to Glenside on April 25

Citizens and Police Together will be host a 16 game, Designer Bag BINGO! night on Friday, April 25, at the …

April 23, 2025

Man with 14 prior retail theft convictions caught stealing from Nordstrom Rack with 'booster bag', police say

Robert Dean, 48, faces a felony charge of retail theft stemming from an incident at the Willow Grove Mall

April 23, 2025

Cheltenham School District building evacuated after suspicious item found in bathroom

After an investigation with Montgomery County Bomb Squad, the student was taken into a custody

April 23, 2025

Abandoned dogs left in cages are now up for adoption at Montgomery County SPCA

A total of six dogs were found alone in cages on Shoppers Lane in Cheltenham earlier this month

April 22, 2025

Abandoned dogs left in cages are now up for adoption at Montgomery County SPCA

A total of six dogs were found alone in cages on Shoppers Lane in Cheltenham earlier this month

April 22, 2025

Upper Moreland man sentenced to jail for possession of child pornography

Approximately 20 images/videos of child sex abuse material were found, containing female children around the age of 10 years old …

April 22, 2025

Penn State Abington wins case against former professor's anti-racism suit

"He ‘was not terminated as a result of his opposition to antiracist discourse.'"

April 22, 2025

Abington Educational Foundation receives $30K from State Rep. Ben Sanchez

The funds will benefit students across all levels of Abington School district, specifically targeting STEM, music and arts programs

April 21, 2025

Police arrest Chilean national connected to Abington home robberies

Claudeo Alexander Fuentez-Soto, 26, faces up to 17.5 years in prison

April 21, 2025

Here's how to score a free pretzel at local Philly Pretzel Factory, Auntie Anne's

National Pretzel Day is celebrated on Saturday, April 26

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

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 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 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 …

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