'Hat Drop,' 1st Baby Born Welcome 2026: Eastern Montco News

EASTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA — Eastern Montgomery County welcomed the first baby born in 2026. Meanwhile, Hatboro celebrated the new year with a unique celebration.

This is a summary of stories that made news this past week in eastern Montgomery County:

Earlier School Year Start Mulled In Jenkintown

While some school districts in the Philadelphia region may consider later high school start times, others are thinking about starting the school year a little earlier. The Jenkintown School Board is expected to discuss a proposed calendar change at its first meeting of the new year. (Read More)

1st Baby Born In 2026 Welcomed In Eastern Montco

A baby boy was Baby New Year 2026 in eastern Montgomery County. Jefferson Abington Hospital welcomed the first baby born in the new year to a Bucks County couple. (Read More)

'Hat Drop' Rings In New Year In Hatboro: Photos

They bundled up in brisk temperatures on Wednesday night to witness a unique way of ringing in the new year. Hatboro joined several communities throughout the Commonwealth that welcome in the new year with a New Year's Eve celebration called the "Hat Drop." (Read More)

Cheltenham Avenue Corridor Study Launched

One of eastern Montgomery County's busiest roads is getting a study. Township officials have launched a study on the Cheltenham Avenue corridor on the Philadelphia city line. (Read More)

Fire Erupts After Car Crashes Into Cheltenham Home

A fire erupted early Thursday morning after a car crashed into a home, fire officials said. The La Mott Fire Company responded to a car fire on Chelten Hills Drive near Church Road. (Read More)