Asian Business Owners Targeted, Major Bridge Project Underway: Eastern Montco News

EASTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA — Asian business owners are being targeted in Abington Township. Meanwhile, a longtime bridge replacement project is underway.

This is a summary of some stories making news in eastern Montgomery County last week:

Burglary Targeted Asian Business Owner In Abington

The Abington Police Department said that Asian business owners are being targeted for crimes in the township. Police said a residential burglary occurred on Monday in Abington Township while the home was occupied. The resident interrupted the crime in progress. (Read More)

West Moreland Avenue Bridge Replacement Underway

The long-awaited project to replace the West Moreland Avenue bridge connecting the borough with Upper Moreland Township is underway, officials said. Construction began to replace Montgomery County Bridge 38, which goes over a branch of the Pennypack Creek. (Read More)

Former U.S. Navy Base Official Map Pitched In Horsham

The Horsham Council introduced an ordinance for establishing an official map for the former Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Willow Grove for public lands and facilities. (Read More)

4% Tax Hike Approved In Final Abington School Budget

The Abington School Board has approved a 4 percent tax increase for residents in its school budget for next year. At its June 24 meeting, the school board adopted the final $202,851,663 2025-2026 school budget with a tax rate of 38.55 mills, school officials said. (Read More)

Verdict Delivered In Bucks County Beheading Trial

A Bucks County man was found guilty Friday of killing and beheading his father in their Middletown Township home and then posting a gruesome YouTube video about it. (Read More)