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šŸŒ± Patch AM: 2 New Police Officers Take Oath In Abington

And check out Second Tuesday - Community Shredding at Upper Moreland Public Lib on the Abington Patch calendar

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Greetings Abington! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ā˜•ļøļø

In today's newsletter:

  • Meet the two newest officers protecting Abington Township streets
  • How a routine Abington traffic stop led to a felony plea
  • Why Abingtonā€™s Rainbow Connections library program is under national scrutiny now

Also on today's calendar: Second Tuesday - Community Shredding at Upper Moreland Public Lib and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one pirate say to the other? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Saturday: Rain, becoming heavy; cooler, with a high of 42 and low of 38 degrees.
  • Sunday: Windy with clouds and sun, temps: high: 43, low: 28.
  • Monday: Breezy in the morning; sunny, with a high of 43 and low of 30 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

ā€¢ 2 New Police Officers Take Oath In Abington (patch.com) ā€” Abington residents will see two new faces in their police department after Casey Decker and Felipe Moreira were sworn in at the township commissioners meeting. Decker, a local graduate and former college quarterback, and Moreira, an experienced bilingual officer originally from Brazil, bring varied backgrounds and strong academic credentials to Abington Townshipā€™s police force.
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ā€¢ Man found in possession of illegal gun and 1 lb. of marijuana following traffic stop in Abington Township (glensidelocal.com) ā€” Abington Township police say a January 2025 traffic stop on Old York Road led to the discovery of a stolen handgun and about a pound of marijuana in a driverā€™s car. The Philadelphia man has pleaded guilty to a felony firearms charge and is awaiting sentencing while the court completes a background investigation.
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ā€¢ Controversy surrounding the Abington Township Public Library's Rainbow Connections program covered by The Inquirer (glensidelocal.com) ā€” Abington Township Public Libraryā€™s Rainbow Connections program is drawing national right-wing social media attacks, prompting a strong defense from library leaders and Commissioner John Spiegelman. Local officials emphasize the virtual programā€™s role in providing a safe, affirming space for LGBTQ+ kids and families, and note it has won statewide recognition for youth services.
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  • Is there an (electrician) who can replace a slider switch on an antique lamp that gets hot?
    When you reach out then I can send you pictures of the floor lamp. in regards Tina (Nextdoor Roslyn)
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šŸ—ž Nearby News

Jenkintown

  • Prayer vigil for Renee Nicole Good to be held in Jenkintown on Jan. 10, ā€˜ICE OUT FOR GOOD: Montco Countywide Protest' to be held Jan. 11 (glensidelocal.com)
  • Schools Superintendent Search Sessions Next Week In Jenkintown (patch.com)
  • Bradley Cooper Credits Life Experience, Relationship for New Films Hopeful Tone (montco.today)

Glenside

  • Weekend events roundup: Music, comedy warm up region in wintertime (readingeagle.com)
  • Hatboro to consider variances for a mixed-used development with 21 apartments and a commercial storefront on Jan. 14 (glensidelocal.com)

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