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May 8, 2025

Abington Police Department discover stolen loaded revolver in backpack, police say
Two individuals were taken into custody after a brief struggle, according to police. A third person who interfered with the …
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May 8, 2025

Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers to begin demolishing St. Basil Academy property after near month-long delay
The property was originally supposed to be demolished on April 14
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May 8, 2025

Kehoe Construction to start milling, paving work on York Road next week
Due to the nature of the work, lane closures will be necessary, which may result in traffic delays
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May 7, 2025

Nigerian man pleads guilty to incident in connection to sexual extortion, death of former Abington graduate, police say
The Abington Police Department helped conduct the investigation
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May 6, 2025

Fallen tree, live wires, electrical fire reported in Cheltenham, according to reports
The incident occurred on the 7900 block of Jenkintown Road at 4:39 p.m.
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May 6, 2025

Police charge 18-year-old after bomb scare at Elkins Park School
A note found in the bathroom read, “Warning there will be a bomb set off in the school.”
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May 6, 2025

Abington School District mourn loss of former teacher, administrator
LaVonda C. Daniels, 45 died Sunday, April 27
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May 5, 2025

Elkins Park man shot and killed by police in Brooklyn after being caught driving stolen Porsche, police say
Jumaane Wright, 28, was fatally shot by police in Brooklyn on April 29
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May 5, 2025

Upper Moreland Police apprehend couple who attempts to steal Smart TV, Ninja Cooker, more, police say
Once officers arrived, they found a male and female in the parking lot attempting to load a large television into …
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May 2, 2025

Man arrested after falling asleep in stranger's home in Huntingdon Valley, according to police
The incident occurred near the 2300 block of Pine Road in Huntingdon Valley
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May 2, 2025

Township pools getting set to open for summer season
Starting Saturday, May 24, the pools will open on weekends only
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May 1, 2025

Breaking: building fire reported at Hydra-Matic Packing Company in Huntingdon Valley
The incident occurred on Thursday at 2:37 p.m.
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May 1, 2025

Trash truck pulls down power lines in Abington Township
The incident occurred on the 1600 block of Coolidge Avenue
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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
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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
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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 …
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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
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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 …
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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
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April 29, 2025

Abington Township, Penn State Abington partner to offer $5,000 scholarships
The application deadline is May 15, 2025
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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
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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 …
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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 …
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 …
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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.'"
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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
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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
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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
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April 18, 2025

'Highly intoxicated' patient assaults hospital employee at Jefferson Abington Hospital
The patient “intentionally ad knowingly caused bodily injury to the victim.”
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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April 16, 2025

Cheltenham High School appoints its newest principal
Dr. Benjamin Hammond served as interim principal since July 1
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April 15, 2025

District Attorney clears Abington Police Officer in officer-involved shooting
The incident took place at Rosemore Garden Apartments on March 6
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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 …
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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
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April 14, 2025

SEPTA's Easton Road bridge construction detours should end this week
Construction is expected to continue through April 18
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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."
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