Abandoned Dogs, SPS Fire Soil Test: Eastern Montco News

EASTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA — Six malnourished dogs were found abandoned behind some stores in Cheltenham Township. Meanwhile, soil tests have come in from the SPS Technologies fire in Jenkintown.

These were some of the stories making news this past week in Montgomery County:

Abandoned Dogs Were Found In Cheltenham. Find Out How Many

Cheltenham Township Police have recovered six abandoned dogs in the township's Wyncote section who they say were malnourished and neglected due to their physical condition. (Read More)

Soil Test Results Have Come In From SPS Technologies Fire

The results are in from the latest soil testing since the SPS Technologies fire in mid-February. Officials in Jenkintown and State Rep. Ben Sanchez said that SPS soil testing did show that Jenkintown School District’s and Abington Friends School’s soil may contain slightly elevated levels of arsenic in some areas. (Read More)

Horsham Hearing Set On Navy Base Development

Horsham Township is planning a public hearing next month to amend an ordinance on the final preferred land use plan for the former Willow Grove Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base. The township sees the 862-acre base off Route 611 as a mixed-use development that would include a town center, office park, and regional recreation center, along with some housing. (Read More)

Serial Shoplifter Caught After Philly Region Spree

A serial shoplifter who committed retail thefts in three counties, Philadelphia, and New Jersey is now in custody, police said. (Read More).

Bill Banning PFAS Foam Sale Touted By Legislator. What Montco Towns Are Impacted

A bipartisan bill co-sponsored by a Bucks County lawmaker would prohibit the manufacture, sale, distribution, and use of firefighting foam containing toxic PFAS chemicals starting next year. The "forever chemicals" have shown up in numerous Montgomery County towns. (Read More)