Massive Warehouse Fire, Navy Base Acres Sold: 2025 Top Stories In Eastern Montco

EASTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA — It was one of the biggest fires in memory in Montgomery County and the Philadelphia region. Meanwhile, the former U.S. Navy Base in Horsham Township was finally cleared for redevelopment.

These are some of the top news stories in eastern Montgomery County over the past year:

Massive Warehouse Fire Burns in Abington Township

In mid-February, a four-alarm fire destroyed a warehouse, in which residents nearby evacuated, and the building burned for days. The fire was at SPS Technologies in Glenside. (Read More)

Hatboro Bakery's Trump-Themed Gingerbread House Prompt Online Attacks

In late November, Lochel's Bakery in Hatboro was battered on social media for selling a gingerbread house themed around President Donald Trump. Co-owner Kathleen Lochel addressed the "hatred" over comments about selling the Trump baked goods. (Read More)

Cheltenham High Football Season Suspended Over Hazing Allegations

In mid-October, the Cheltenham School District's football program was suspended over hazing allegations, school officials said. Schools Superintendent Brian W. Scriven said that he received anonymous information regarding allegations of hazing in the football program. (Read More)

Land Deal Clears Hurdle For Former U.S. Navy Base Development

One hundred acres of the 862-acre former U.S. Navy base were acquired by Horsham Township for development. The Horsham Land Redevelopment Authority recently agreed to acquire portions of the former Willow Grove Naval Air Station–Joint Reserve Base. A ceremonial signing event was held on Sept. 12. (Read More)

More Screws Found On Driveways Of Abington GOP Candidate Supporters: PD

In October, 12 homes displaying political signs of support for a Ward 6 Republican commissioner candidate had screws left in their driveways over the past week, Abington police said. (Read More)