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Former Willow Grove man arrested in Vermont with felony amount of crack cocaine

Aaron Badeau, 35, has two prior arrests in Montgomery County

Fatal accident closes down part of Pennsylvania Turnpike after driver collides with deer, according to reports

The crash occurred around 7 p.m. in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 276 between the Willow Grove and Bensalem exits

AR-15–style rifle, katana sword, prop movie money at center of violent robbery at Upper Dublin Promenade, police say

Glenside man used fake cash in violent robbery over stolen AR-15–style rifle and katana sword

Video footage released of shootout in Cheltenham

Cheltenham police are still investigating an early morning shootout caught on video

WATCH: Rep. Madeleine Dean confronts House Speaker over President Trump's 'unhinged' behavior

“The president is unhinged. He is unwell,” Dean told the Speaker

Philadelphia woman faces multiple charges after child abduction in Cheltenham

Rosalyn Darden, 49, took a car in Philadelphia with a 2-year-old girl inside, despite knowing that the child’s grandmother had …

Philadelphia man sentenced in deadly Cheltenham crash where he was driving under the influence of PCP

Cedric M. Galette, 48, of Ashmead Street, received a sentence of 6 to 15 years in state prison

Abington resident, nationally recognized Dr. Ala Stanford, announces run for Congress

On Oct. 1, 2025, Stanford announced her campaign for Pennsylvania’s 3rd Congressional District

Renovations begin at Three Tuns Park sport courts

Once complete, the upgraded area will feature one dedicated tennis court and two dedicated pickleball courts, along with newly resurfaced …

Eric’s RX Shoppe Pharmacy offering vaccine clinic at Upper Dublin High School

The vaccine clinic will be held in the Upper Dublin High School cafeteria on Monday, Oct. 6, from 5 p.m. …

Blair Mill Road to close for construction repairs in Upper Moreland

Blair Mill Road will be shut down between County Line Road and Moreland Avenue

Fire at SPS Technologies in Abington Township ruled accidental

The fire was not declared fully extinguished until Feb. 22, after nearly 114 hours of continuous firefighting efforts

Former Abington wellness center manager sentenced for $1.2M embezzlement

Jamie Eleanor Fox, 36, used her position as office manager between 2017 and 2024 to divert patient payments into her …

Hatboro businesses face citations for illegal tobacco sales to minors

Police compliance checks in Hatboro lead to citations against two retailers accused of selling tobacco products to underage customers

Toddler safe after vehicle abduction in Cheltenham Township; suspect in custody

The incident began around 11:50 a.m. on Sept. 25, when officers were called to the 3000 block of Cheltenham Avenue

Resident confronts burglar in their home in Abington Township, according to police

The incident occurred on Sept. 13 on the 100 block of Houston Avenue

SPS Technologies to unveil state-of-the-art facility plans at Abington meeting tonight

Demolition of the fire-damaged structures has already been completed, clearing the way for the next phase of planning and development

Residents gather to honor Charlie Kirk, police officers killed in line of duty at vigil

A vigil was held Wednesday night outside the Abington Township Building

Jefferson Health reports $196 million operating loss in Fiscal 2025

The results mark a sharp reversal from the prior year, when Jefferson posted a small operating surplus of just over …

New kind of children's play experience arrives in Willow Grove as Playscapes Kidz Klub set to open

Playscapes Kidz Klub will celebrate its official grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025

Vigil for Charlie Kirk planned tonight at Abington Township Administration Building

The event will take place at 6 p.m. at the Abington Township Building

Montgomery County Community College loses federal funding for program that helps low-income families

The cut eliminates about $650,000 in remaining funds from a five-year, $1.6 million grant awarded in 2022

Abington detectives lead probe that dismantled theft ring targeting Asian business owners

Four men connected to the “sophisticated” South American theft ring have now been sentenced to state prison

VIDEO: Abington Police nab suspect after foot chase through Willow Grove Mall

Police said the suspect resisted arrest, injuring an officer’s knee, and managed to break free a second time

Upper Dublin investigation leads to prison sentence in child porn case

John C. Spangler, 45, of Susquehanna Road, was sentenced in Montgomery County Court to 14–28 months in state prison

Upper Dublin School Board accepting applications to fill open seat

The deadline to submit applications is Oct. 1

Upper Dublin school buses to get safety cameras to protect students

Starting Oct. 20, all 30 Upper Dublin School District buses will be outfitted with photo enforcement cameras designed to catch …

Softball coach sentenced on charge of indecent contact with underaged Abington girl

Sydney Palmer, 30, of Richboro, entered a no contest plea to a misdemeanor indecent assault charge in Montgomery County Court

Abington High School ranks in Top 100 in state in U.S. News & World Report Rankings

Abington High School comes in ranked number 89 in Pennsylvania

Two transported to hospital following car accident in Abington Township, according to report

The incident occurred around 4:15 p.m. Thursday

Woman pleads guilty in $1.5M FEMA fraud after Ida Tornado devastated Upper Dublin

Jasmine Williams, 34, posed as a helper to residents applying for storm recovery aid after Hurricane Ida tore through Pennsylvania …

Three charged after road rage incident spills outside elementary school

The incident began when an 18-year-old broke the side mirror of a car driven by a 60-year-old Willow Grove resident

Abington Township police, commissioners clarify role regarding ICE

Statement emphasizes immigration enforcement is a federal matter, not a local responsibility

Abington Shade Tree Commission giving away 300 free native trees

The event will take place on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 2595 Rubicam Avenue in …

Philadelphia man convicted of attempted murder in Five Below stabbing

Jermaine Parks, 53, put a security guard in a chokehold, and stabbed him four times in the torso and once …

Jenkintown man, longtime SEPTA employee tried to meet 13-year-old for sex, arrested in Bensalem, according to police

Eric Karch, 53, of Jenkintown, is behind bars on $10 million bail after police say he attempted to meet who …

Arrest disrupted: woman tased by police after confrontation with officer

The incident started when police officers observed a male with a knife

SEPTA’s Bethayres project to disrupt West Trenton Line for more than a month

Weekend track work at Bethayres to slow West Trenton Line through mid-October

Police bust sophisticated burglary ring that spied on families in Philly suburbs

Investigators discovered that members of the group surveilled homes with hidden cameras and even placed tracking devices on cars

Traffic stop leads to felony charge for man driving stolen SUV, according to police

The an admitted to police that he took the car for a test drive and never returned it

Asplundh Tree Expert relocating headquarters after 50 years in Willow Grove

The company is preparing to move less than a mile away into a newly renovated, 120,000-square-foot office at 680 Blair …

Two men steal nearly $7K worth of beauty products from CVS over three days, according to police

The males entered the CVS at 670 Welsh Road on three separate occasions

Abington Police Department trying to reconnect cat with owner

If you recognize this animal, call 267-536-1100

Group of juveniles robbed at gunpoint outside of Abington Arts Center, according to police

Four suspects devised a plan to rob a group of juveniles for $150

Jefferson Abington Hospital's Dr. Julie Gubernick receives statewide award

The award highlights her exceptional leadership, dedication to patient care, and contributions to advancing radiology across the state

Montgomery County officials are asking its residents to go a week without driving

The challenge applies to all trips—work, errands, or transporting family and friends

Suspect arrested after police find semi-automatic handgun in McDonald's parking lot, according to police

Dylan Ennis, 19, of Maryland, is facing multiple felony charges

Abington School Board reveals new school policies for employees, including educator misconduct, vaping

One policy with non-substantive changes, two policies recommended for repeal, five policies with significant amendments, and two new policies were …

SPS Technologies to present plans to rebuild facility on Highland Avenue

The community meeting will be held on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Abington …

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