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March 24, 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 21, 2025

Vehicle crashes into pole on Susquehanna Road

Montgomery County Dispatch is reporting a vehicle has crashed into a pole in the area of Susquehanna Road and Brook …

March 21, 2025

Abington Police Department discovers multiple skimming device at ATMs in township

According to police, at least three devices have been recovered in Abington and Cheltenham

March 21, 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 21, 2025

Harlem Wizards coming to Abington Senior High on Saturday, April 5

The world-famous Harlem Wizards basketball team will take on the Abington teachers and principals

March 20, 2025

Two men arrested for stealing, cashing checks from Huntingdon Valley business

One man was a former employee of the business

March 20, 2025

Abington School District hosting special event with details on $285 million proposed new Middle School

The event will take place on April 3 at Abington Middle School Little Theater lobby

March 20, 2025

Anonymous person buys Glenside Wawa property for $7.2 million

The Wawa located at 200 S Easton Road has a new landlord

March 19, 2025

Suspect who vandalized Upper Moreland Elementary School allegedly spread crimes to other Hatboro businesses that same weekend

Gwenyth Olivia Heary, 18, of Hatboro, faces multiple felony charges of institutional vandalism stemming from incidents that took place over …

March 19, 2025

Abington Township residents voice concerns over unanimously-passed vape/smoke shop ordinance

The ordinance establishes hours of operation, and also prohibits other vape/smoke shops from opening within a certain vicinity of one …

March 18, 2025

Police aprehend, charge 18-year-old Upper Moreland resident for vandalism at Upper Moreland Elementary School

Charges include multiple counts of institutional vandalism, criminal mischief, defiant trespass, simple trespass and possession of an instrument of crime.

March 18, 2025

Man pleads guilty to Abington theft, then attempts murder-for-hire plot through Instagram while in jail, police say

According to court docs, the suspect offered $15,000, a Cartier watch and a car as payment for beating up and …

March 18, 2025

New GIANT in Jenkintown will officially open Friday, April 4

The new 50,000 square-foot store will operate from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week and add more …

March 17, 2025

Abington police: suspect tries to swallow alleged crack cocaine after officer discovers it in pocket

Police found 600 green tinted flip top containers, which are commonly used for drug packagingA

March 17, 2025

DEP to conduct soil testing in Jenkintown, Abington to determine if there's contamination

Many residents have questioned whether or not the soil is safe following the massive fire at SPS Technologies

March 17, 2025

H&K Group to begin $63M PennDOT construction project in Montgomery County

Starting today, crews will be out to resurface, repair and improve 17 miles of interstate

March 14, 2025

Juvenile shot in hand while sitting in parking lot of Roslyn Park in Abington Township, police say

Police are still searching for two male suspects who fled the scene

March 14, 2025

Montco official responds to vandalism full of 'hate' at Upper Moreland Elementary School

"This intolerable act is not just an attack on a school — it is an attack on our values, our …

March 14, 2025

New GIANT supermarket set to open in Jenkintown, walk-in interviews available for hiring

The new store is expected to bring more than 100 jobs to the local community.

March 13, 2025

Personal care assistant accused of defrauding Medicaid for more than $50K, Attorney General says

Jean Renee Sparks, 46 of Philadelphia, faces charges of Medicaid Fraud and Theft by Deception

March 13, 2025

Manor College students featured in Washington Post story on Ukraine-Russia war

On the three-year anniversary of the war, several Ukrainian students talk about their home country

March 13, 2025

Sen. Maria Collett, Reps Nancy Guenst, Melissa Cerrato hosting College Prep Night at Simmons Elementary School

The event is taking place on Thursday, March 13 at 7 p.m.

March 12, 2025

Upper Moreland School employee arrested on charges of distribution of child pornography

The school district said Douglas Penglase is no longer an employee at UMHS

March 12, 2025

Abington Police Department honors officers who confiscate "ghost" gun off streets

Officer Hasara and Officer Hunt efforts earned them an officer commendation

March 12, 2025

SPS Technologies gives update on air quality, water monitoring at fire site

Concerns over air quality, soil testing, and water monitoring have remained over the last few weeks

March 11, 2025

Upper Moreland Elementary School property vandalized with graffiti swastikas, vulgar words, according to police

Two suspects entered the parking lot of the school on March 8 in a red sedan

March 11, 2025

UPDATE: Family searching for Uber driver after saving passenger's life

The Uber driver performed CPR for about six to eight minutes before paramedics arrived

March 10, 2025

Rash of robberies hits Montefiore Cemetery in Jenkintown as thieves steal doors worth thousands

According to police, mausoleum doors valued between $15,000 to $30,000 have been stolen

March 10, 2025

Road repair work on Limekiln Pike, Huntingdon Pike, Susquehanna Road starts this week in Abington, Cheltenham

PennDOT construction crews will be out in numerous locations throughout Montgomery County working on repairs

March 10, 2025

Cheltenham School District submits application for three building additions at Glenside Elementary School

The plan includes constructing three new building additions totaling 7,773 square feet, which would provide more classroom space, updated facilities, …

March 7, 2025

Former Abington school resource officer, police officer sentenced for sexual assault, attempted institutional sexual assault with student

Jordan Jones, 31, was sentenced to 11½ to 23 months in jail on charges stemming from inappropriate contact with two …

March 7, 2025

Local officials to hold public community meetings to give updates on SPS Technologies fire

Local officials will answer questions and give the most recent updates on Monday, March 10

March 7, 2025

Family searching for Uber driver after saving passenger's life

The driver's quick thinking actions helped get the passenger to the hospital

March 6, 2025

Update: Police confirm one person dead in Rosemore Gardens Apartments shooting incident

A police-involved shooting incident occurred shortly before 11:30 a.m. on Thursday morning

March 6, 2025

Man faces felony for stealing $299 worth of goods from Macy's at Willow Grove Mall, according to police

A man was detained outside the department store with multiple items on his person

March 6, 2025

Rep. Madeleine Dean's hosting virtual Town Hall event on Thursday, March 6

The event will be livestreamed on social media

March 5, 2025

Breaking: Susquehanna Road shut down in both directions due to water main break

Bradfield Road is also shit down between Tyson Avenue and Susquehanna Road

March 5, 2025

Cheltenham woman admits to striking pedestrian with car outside Five Below

India Vera pleaded guilty to an aggravated assault charge

March 5, 2025

Construction of Easton Road Bridge delayed due to aftermath of SPS Technologies fire

The project was supposed to commence on March 3

March 5, 2025

McKinley Elementary School receives boost with $1.5 million in funding

Sen. Art Haywood presented a check to the elementary school

March 4, 2025

Abington police respond to report of gun shots, find marijuana grow inside residence, according to police

Robert Carroll, 33, of the 800 block of Jackson Avenue in Glenside, faces a felony charge of Possession with Intent …

March 4, 2025

Local officials create SPS Technologies Fire Community Engagement Form to help answer residents' most pressing questions

There are still a number of questions and concerns regarding the massive fire at SPS Technologies

March 3, 2025

Man, 84, admits to stabbing son in back, lacerating kidney during domestic-related incident

William M. Broadnax pleaded guilty to a felony charge of aggravated assault causing bodily injury

March 3, 2025

Abington Township recognizes emergency responders who battled SPS Technologies fire for 114 straight hours

"Their relentless efforts and dedication ensured the safety of our and surrounding communities and minimized the damage caused by this …

March 3, 2025

Arcadia University unveils 10 tips for first-generation students applying to college

Arcadia University recently published tips for students and parents to navigate their college search

February 28, 2025

WATCH: police release body cam footage of officers, fire crews responding to SPS Technologies fire

It’s an up-close look at the chaos that ensued after the four-alarm fire ripped through the 600,000 square-foot building

February 27, 2025

Natural gas smell in Abington, Cheltenham coming from ruptured gas line in Philadelphia

The Abington Police Department confirmed that there is no immediate danger to residents in the area

February 27, 2025

Police charge Tashif Zahmir Everett for attempted burglary in Cheltenham Township, according to police

The suspect allegedly tried to enter the home before the owner chased him off with his firearm

February 27, 2025

Dance Time Dance Academy Parents Association hosting Designer Bag Bingo Night on March 15

The event sold out last year, so purchase your tickets now

February 27, 2025

Construction of Montgomery County Bridge 269 on Easton Road to begin, full detour will be in place for eight months

The project is scheduled to begin on March 3

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