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Insomnia Cookies to open new location in Upper Dublin

The new location will open at The Promenade in Upper Dublin, 1115 Market Street

5th Annual Onesie Bar Crawl returns to Glenside on Dec. 13

Six different bars in Glenside will be featured on the crawl

McKinley Fire Company opens Christmas tree lot, supporting Abington Township volunteers

The tree lot will be open on Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Monday through Friday …

Santa set to visit Upper Moreland on Dec. 7 for pictures, treats

Residents can get a picture with Santa from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Upper Moreland Fire Company

Snow, wintry mix expected to hit Montgomery County Tuesday morning

Precipitation and light snow is expected to begin as early as the overnight hours and transition between snow and rain …

Upgrades at Gov. Shapiro's Abington home could be subject to PA Senate subpoena

Roughly $1 million in publicly funded security upgrades at Gov. Josh Shapiro’s private home have sparked a push for subpoenas

Abington boys soccer team to be honored by officials

The Abington School Board will honor the title team in a presentation at the start of Tuesday's meeting

Hatboro bakery draws backlash over Trump-themed treats, threatens to sell and move

The owner of Lochel's Bakery has canceled all upcoming off-site events and craft shows, citing concerns for her safety

Wonder to hold ribbon-cutting ceremony for Dresher grand opening on Nov. 20

The new spot is located at 1080 Market Street in Upper Dublin inside the Promenade

Upper Moreland Township kicking off holiday season with annual Tree Lighting on Nov. 22

The celebration will take place at Veterans Memorial Park, located at 220 Mineral Avenue

Sen. Maria Collett hosts inaugural First Responders Breakfast at Eastern Technical School

The event took place at the Eastern Center for Arts and Technology in Willow Grove

Officials cancel Mental Health & Wellness Panel due to low registration

The discussion aimed to address mental health and wellness among youth and young adults

Abington boys soccer team advances to first-ever state semifinal after historic win

Abington will face Seneca Valley, the District 7 runner-up, in the state semifinals

PECO construction project on Mason Mill Road begins today, will last one month

The project will upgrade and modernize natural gas infrastructure

Family dog rescued from second floor during house fire in Abington

The Roslyn Fire Company was dispatched to a reported house fire on the 1700 block of Fairview Avenue in Abington …

Cheltenham Superintendent provides update on football season cancellation amid hazing investigation

The decision was announced on Oct. 20, after receiving a report in late September that a student had been assaulted …

Annual Fill a Cop Car event aims to support local food pantries this holiday season

The event will take place on Nov. 7 at the GIANT Food Store located at 315 N. York Road in …

8-year-old battling cancer sworn as new Abington Police Chief

Abington Police Department for 18 years, Chief Patrick Molloy handed the reins over to 3rd grader William Weir of Abington

Grocery Outlet opening in Abington Shopping Center on Nov. 6

The new store will open at 1441 Old York Road

Don’t toss your yard signs after Election Day: here’s where and how to recycle them

Montgomery County has designated 16 different locations to recycle lawn signs

Abington Police Chief Patrick Molloy joins regional effort to combat fentanyl trafficking

Chief highlights collaboration that led to seizure of 26.7 million doses of fentanyl

Upper Dublin High School celebrates 22 students honored by National Merit Scholarship Program

Seven students earned the title of National Merit Semifinalist, placing them in the top one percent of more than 1.3 …

Bomb threat prompts evacuation at Miller’s Ale House in Willow Grove, according to report

Police investigate after threatening call prompts evacuation

Man sentenced 5 to 15 years in prison after Abington carjacking incident, according to report

Rashawn Amin Williams, 19, pleading guilty to charges that included robbery of a motor vehicle and fleeing from police

Cheltenham officer shoots charging dog in self defense; investigation continues

Cheltenham Township received multiple 9-1-1 calls of a vicious pit bull chasing and attacking people and other dogs

Man sentenced to 6 years in prison following sextortion case of former Abington Senior High grad

Abington graduate targeted in online sextortion scheme, leading to tragic death

Gov. Josh Shapiro’s private residence in Abington Township will undergo $1 million in security upgrades

The administration has “consulted the Ethics Commission … to ensure there is no improper private, pecuniary gain from these security …

Residents report finding mysterious packages of screws left in driveways

Investigators have identified one important similarity among the targeted properties

Grandma's Grotto Pizza & Bakery announces closure after more than 20 years; GoFundMe set up to help struggling owners

The closure of the business, located at 2700 Easton Road, was attributed to health concerns, rising costs, and a long-term …

Abington Senior High honors students who earned prestigious AP Capstone Diploma

Over 3,500 schools worldwide participated in the program, a project-based learning experience valued by colleges and universities across the globe

Cheltenham officials provide update on shell casings found at elementary school

"No weapon was involved, there was no plan to harm anyone."

Community panel to discuss youth mental health and wellness at Penn State Abington

Topics will include how to identify signs of distress, ways to support healthy mindsets, guidance on responding during mental health …

Man in possession of crystal meth allegedly smashes Wawa window with power washer, robs store, police say

Brian Ciccimaro, 31, of Philadelphia, stemming from the incident in Upper Dublin Township

Willow Grove moving company employee arrested for cashing fake checks, according to police

Michael Walker, of Philadelphia, is facing felony charges of check fraud and theft after cashing fraudulent checks in the amount …

Final day of Horsham Farmers Market set for Sunday

The new season at the Horsham Township Library will come to a close on Oct. 26

Woman hit by car after walking on Pennsylvania Turnpike, according to report

Police said a woman allegedly walked onto the Turnpike, where she was struck by an oncoming vehicle

Shake Shack to open new location in Noble Town Center next week, grand opening planned

Shake Shack is opening a new restaurant in Abington Township’s Jenkintown section, with a grand opening scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. …

Joseph Burdo appointed to Upper Dublin School Board in special legislative meeting

School Directors convened a special legislative meeting on Oct. 13 to fill the vacancy left by board member Stu Warshawer, …

Man allegedly exposes himself to Upper Dublin realtor, according to NBC 10 report

The man is also a registered sex offender with active warrants

Repeat offender, 20-year-old, caught with semi-automatic firearm in Abington parking lot, police say

Clarence Watts, 20, is legally prohibited from carrying or concealing firearms due to his age and a prior adjudication for …

Cheltenham High School officials cancel remainder of football season amid hazing investigation

"This information is deeply concerning and, if substantiated, wholly inconsistent with our values as a district."

Jefferson Health layoffs could affect Abington Hospital as system faces financial strain, according to report

The systemwide cuts are expected to reach across hospitals, outpatient centers, and administrative offices

Officers require backup to detain suspect who headbutted police officer, body slammed another, according to police

Officers encountered Taire Dixon, 21, who was stumbling in the northbound lane and appeared heavily intoxicated, according to a police …

Stolen vehicle crash at Cheltenham–Philadelphia border leaves one dead

The collision occurred around 11 p.m. and claimed the life of the driver of a Hyundai Sonata, who was pronounced …

Abington resident reports nearly $2,000 in fraudulent checks cashed in Delaware

A Philadelphia man is facing felony charge after being accused of altering a check of an Abington resident

Local family business Prince Tailors to close after nearly 60 years in Glenside

Ownership recently made the announcement on social media

Sam's Club in Willow Grove expands hours for shopper's convenience

Steven Zapata, director of corporate communications at Sam's Club, credited the change due to "overwhelming feedback" from its members

Missing juvenile located after disappearance, according to police

Tyler Canuso was found around 6:15 p.m. Monday night

Church Road and Greenwood Avenue to close for 8 months for construction project

The $10.8 million project aims to improve traffic flow and safety at the intersections of Church Road, Greenwood Avenue, and …

Former Cheltenham student enters school with air soft Mac-10 machine gun, pulls fire alarm

The suspect, 19-year-old John Bowden, was a recent graduate who had previously been banned from school grounds

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