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August 6, 2025

Upper Dublin hosting National S’more Day celebration

The festivities will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on the lawn of the Upper Dublin Public Library

August 6, 2025

Upper Dublin pool season cut short due to staffing shortages

Sunday, Aug. 17 will be the last day the pool is open

August 4, 2025

Abington police discover loaded Glock pistol, hollow point bullets, during traffic stop, according to police

Ja’vion Bernard Ware, 22, of the 100 block of Welsh Road in Horsham Township, is facing a felony charge

August 4, 2025

Abington Township's Pre-Night Out festivity taking place tonight

The event will take place from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Target parking lot

August 1, 2025

Willow Grove man found with six firearms in vehicle during traffic stop near Easton Road, according to police

William J Clemons, 23, of the 400 block of Krewson Terrace in Willow Grove, faces felony charges stemming from a …

August 1, 2025

Study finds Willow Grove, Horsham residents living near military bases found to have higher levels of harmful chemicals in bodies

Blood tests conducted on residents living near contaminated wells showed that nearly 100% had elevated PFAS levels in their systems

July 31, 2025

Man with prior convictions accused of stealing $718 worth of goods from Macy's, according to police

David McDonald, 35, of Philadelphia, is facing a felony charge stemming from a shoplifting incident

July 30, 2025

Missing person alert: Ambler police searching for 16-year-old girl

Yanelis Yamila Robles-Rivera has been reported missing and is considered a runaway

July 30, 2025

Home in Rockledge damaged after house fire breaks out overnight

Firefighters were dispatched to the 300 block of Blake Avenue

July 30, 2025

Abington Township announces first ever Abington Fest in October

Fall-themed activities, a kid's race and a 5K run will take place on Oct 4-5

July 29, 2025

Abington couple freed on bail after waterboarding incident, according to report

Aubrey and Gordon Ott were released on $100,000 unsecured bail as they pursue an appeal of their convictions in Pennsylvania …

July 28, 2025

Previously convicted child predator from Elkins Park arrested again for child pornography, according to police

Kevin Bader, 36, faces new charges of sexual abuse of children involving child pornography

July 28, 2025

Gas main repair work will cause lane restrictions, overnight road closures on York Road and West Avenue

West Ave will also be closed from York Road to Cottman Street

July 25, 2025

Cheltenham welcomes three new police officers

The ceremony took place at Curtis Hall and was conducted by the Honorable Judge Steven C. Tolliver, Sr.

July 25, 2025

Abington Police announce arrest of suspect involved with distraction-style burglary

The suspect allegedly had intentionally lured the homeowner outside and distracted her while a second accomplice entered the home

July 24, 2025

Abington Police recover loaded firearm during traffic stop, according to police

The search revealed a Smith and Wesson MP Shield 9mm with a loaded magazine

July 23, 2025

Police respond to report of nude man on Willow Grove Train Station track tracks, according to police

Christopher Willman, 50, is facing an indecent exposure charge

July 22, 2025

18-year-old woman interferes with arrest, punches police officer in face, according to poilce

Aurion Ferguson, of Willow Grove, is facing a felony charge after the incident in Abington

July 22, 2025

Cheltenham community debates Benjamin Netanyahu’s place in High School Hall of Fame

The petition, reportedly signed by over 200 Cheltenham High students, argues for Netanyahu’s removal based on recent international controversies

July 21, 2025

Glenside woman arrested after police track down stolen vehicle on Easton Road, according to police

Briana Katrice Peterson, 35, of Glenside, is charged with a felony of receiving stolen property

July 18, 2025

Man sentenced on gun, drug charges after police discover him asleep in car in Upper Dublin parking lot

Dayjuan Amore McBride, 25, has been sentenced to nearly two years in county jail

July 17, 2025

Man with prior retail theft convictions faces felony after attempting to steal 55-inch television from Walmart, according to police

The total value of the television was $188.00 before tax

July 17, 2025

Horsham firefighter terminated after impersonating police officer following road rage incident

William McNichol will stand trial on August 21. He is charged with Impersonating a Public Servant and Harassment

July 17, 2025

Deceased body found in car in parking lot of Jenkintown ACME

Police said the incident took place on Wednesday

July 16, 2025

Woman with five prior retail theft convictions allegedly caught stealing electronics from Target, according to police

Monique Wright, 36, of Philadelphia, is facing felony charges of retail theft and receiving stolen property

July 15, 2025

Abington Township Police Department warns of national trend targeting Asians

On Monday, July 7, a township resident returned home to find a robbery in progress

July 14, 2025

Willow Grove man faces multiple felony charges for sexual incident with minor, according to police

Donte Osborne, 38, of the 1600 block of Park Avenue, is facing charges for his alleged conduct with a 13-year-old

July 14, 2025

Man allegedly shines flashlight at driver, causes accident with broken neck, other injuries in crash, according to police

Diaz is facing felony charges of aggravated assault by vehicle and accidents involving death or personal injury, among other charges

July 12, 2025

Emergency 911 services restored in Pennsylvania

Officials made the announcement around 12 a.m. Saturday

July 11, 2025

UPDATE: Roller blading robber entered four separate gas stations with gun, knife demanding cash, according to police

Gordon was taken into police custody on July 2

July 11, 2025

Nova Whitening holding grand opening at Upper Dublin Promenade on Saturday

This opening also marks the five-year anniversary of Dr. Lana Waibel’s original Nova Cosmetic Dentistry location in Spring House/Ambler

July 11, 2025

Upper Moreland Township looking to fill commissioner vacancy for Ward 6

The deadline for resumes and applications is Monday, July 28.

July 10, 2025

Employee allegedly attacks owner of company with chainsaw in Synagogue parking lot, according to police

The incident occurred on July 4

July 10, 2025

Construction has started on replacement bridge on W. Moreland Ave. over Branch of Pennypack Creek

Construction is expected to take up to 11 months, according to officials

July 9, 2025

Abington, Cheltenham, Upper Moreland, Jenkintown police to crack down on aggressive drivers

The initiative will run through August 17

July 9, 2025

Wawa in Willow Grove received perfect health inspection report from Montgomery County

Officials inspected the grounds on June 30 and found zero violations

July 8, 2025

Abington police uncover loaded firearm, more items stolen from vehicle, according to police

The thefts occurred in the Willow Grove section of Abington Township

July 8, 2025

Roller blading armed suspect who robbed Abington gas station officially charged, according to police

A Hatboro man was charged with robbery, aggravated assault, theft by unlawful taking, and other offenses

July 7, 2025

Montco Urban Search and Rescue Team on standby in Upper Dublin Township

There is a flood watch in effect until 10 p.m., according to reports

July 7, 2025

Cheltenham police arrest man after dispute in car turns violent, according to police

The incident occurred on June 25 at 11:13 p.m. in the area of Old York Road and Valley Road

July 7, 2025

Highway upgrades, construction scheduled this week on U.S. 422 in Montgomery County

The work is part of PennDOT’s $83.6 million project to reconstruct and improve approximately 2.1 miles of the expressway and …

July 7, 2025

Officials working to eliminate exposure to toxic 'forever chemicals' at Willow Grove Naval Base could be

House Bill 1261 passed the House by unanimous vote

July 4, 2025

Patient charged with felony after striking nurse in face with closed fist, according to police

The incident happened as a Holy Redeemer Hospital nurse was assisting a patient back to his bed

July 3, 2025

Willow Grove man, alleged serial shoplifter, arrested after taking over $1,000 from Walmart, according to police

Video surveillance footage shows the man take items without paying four separate times

July 3, 2025

Man setenced to prison for assaulting Cheltenham police officer, report says

The violent struggle lasted over a minute, during which the suspect attempted to take the officer’s gun

July 3, 2025

State Rep. Ben Sanchez introduces bill to curb excessive overdraft and nonsufficient fund fees

The legislation would cap overdraft and NSF fees at $15 or the actual cost of processing a transaction

July 2, 2025

Security guard at Time Out facing felony charge after knocking out patron unconscious in parking lot, police say

The victim needed a CT scan of his brain as a result of the incident

July 2, 2025

Local leader introduces legislation to combat gun violence

In total, six comprehensive packages were reintroduced

July 1, 2025

Former Abington Senior High School graduate sentenced for defrauding customers out of more than $20 million, officials say

Scott Mason, 66, must pay nearly $25 million in restitution to victims and over $2.3 million to the IRS, according …

June 30, 2025

Breaking: transformer explodes near house in Abington, according to reports

Electrical wires and a tree reportedly caught fire on the 2900 block of Kanes Road

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