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Good morning to you Abington! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Bradley Cooper’s new film arrives with strong Abington roots
  • Abington revamps township, police, and fire websites for easier access
  • Which Abington-connected stars are lighting up Division III basketball?

Also on today's calendar: Rockin' Yuletide Bash 2025 and 9 more events.

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  • Friday: Heavy rain in the morning, with a high of 58 and low of 26 degrees.
  • Saturday: Much colder, temps: high: 37, low: 34.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and windy, with a high of 47 and low of 25 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Bradley Cooper Releasing Movie For Christmas Season (patch.com) — Movie fans in Abington may be especially interested in Bradley Cooper’s new holiday release, since the Oscar-nominated actor-director was born in Abington and raised nearby in Jenkintown and Rydal. The film, “Is This Thing On?,” features a high-profile cast and explores a couple’s amicable separation while highlighting Cooper’s long career and deep Pennsylvania ties.
   

2. Municipal Websites Upgraded In Abington Township (patch.com) — Abington Township residents now have access to a redesigned municipal website that promises easier navigation, better mobile access, and improved accessibility. Integrated upgrades to the police and fire department sites, plus new notification tools and a Parks and Recreation transition to CivicRec, aim to centralize services and keep the community better informed.
   

3. CoBL-Area D-III Notebook: Rowe, York men keep it rolling; Rhoades sits atop Arcadia WBB scoring list (cityofbasketballlove.com) — Abington hoops fans can celebrate Penn State Abington’s men’s and women’s teams both picking up momentum, including the men’s first win under new coach Sean Westerlund and a three-game women’s win streak. The piece also spotlights Abington Friends alum Hanna Rhoades, now Arcadia’s all-time women’s basketball scoring leader, alongside several other local Division III standouts.
   

4. Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters — Dec. 18 (psu.edu) — Penn State Abington gets a special spotlight as criminal justice professor Lisa Morris and skilled trades supervisor Luis Soler are among 20 Penn Staters honored for going above and beyond. Morris helped create a “Wednesday”-themed display and replica character for Abington’s 75th anniversary and Homecoming, while Soler is praised for his problem-solving and upbeat support around campus.
   

5. Rep. Sanchez announces $350K in state grant funding for Upper Dublin Township (aroundambler.com) — Most Abington residents are in Rep. Ben Sanchez’s district, which just helped secure a $350,000 state grant for road and trail upgrades in neighboring Upper Dublin. The money will extend the Cross County Trail, widen parts of Virginia Drive/Dreshertown Road, add sidewalks, and improve traffic signals and crosswalks, boosting safety and bike-pedestrian access for the wider Abington-area community.
   

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