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🌱 Patch AM: Holiday Tree Recycling All Month In Abington

And on the Abington Patch calendar - Warminster Symphony Orchestra Presents "An Island Get Away" Annual Pops Gala and Fundraiser

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Hey there, Abington! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How and when Abington will recycle your holiday tree
  • Thinking about policing? Here’s when Abington’s next officer exam happens.
  • See how Abington kids turned holiday break into hands-on community care.

Also on today's calendar: Warminster Symphony Orchestra Presents "An Island Get Away" Annual Pops Gala and Fundraiser and 9 more events.

Find out what's happening in Abingtonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: Playing golf is bad for your brain. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Abingtonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Thursday: Breezy; a morning flurry, with a high of 33 and low of 21 degrees.
  • Friday: Breezy with sunny intervals, temps: high: 32, low: 23.
  • Saturday: Some sun, with a high of 33 and low of 21 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Holiday Tree Recycling All Month In Abington (patch.com) — Abington Township residents can leave undecorated Christmas trees at the curb on their regular trash days through Jan. 30 for recycling, with strict rules on removing lights, stands, and bags. The township also reports weather-delayed leaf collection resuming and announces the Board of Commissioners’ upcoming reorganization meeting, where new leadership will be chosen.
   

• Cheltenham, Abington police looking to hire new officers (glensidelocal.com) — Abington residents interested in law enforcement careers can sign up now for the Abington Township Police entrance exam, set for Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Abington Senior High School. The piece also notes Cheltenham’s January 31 exam and marks Rockledge Police Chief Oscar Horajeckyj’s retirement after 38 years of service.
   

• Abington youth groups spread holiday cheer through community service (glensidelocal.com) — Abington families can be proud of local youth who teamed up this holiday season to support The Everywhere Project, a Philadelphia-area nonprofit. Cub Pack 437, Amelia’s Little Library, and Abington High School’s BuildOn Club wrapped nearly 1,000 pairs of socks and prepared gifts to brighten the holidays for neighbors facing hardship.
   

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