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🌱 Patch AM: House Fire Displaces Residents In Cheltenham

Coming up: Warminster Symphony Orchestra Presents "An Island Get Away" Annual Pops Gala and Fundraiser on the Abington Patch calendar

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Hi there, Abington! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Cheltenham house fire displaces residents, with key help from Abington crews
  • What a 150-home 55+ build near Abington means for neighbors

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: The world champion tongue twister just got arrested! 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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

  • Tuesday: Windy and colder, with a high of 33 and low of 25 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Breezy with clouds and sun, temps: high: 36, low: 26.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, a flurry; cold, with a high of 30 and low of 19 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

• House Fire Displaces Residents In Cheltenham (patch.com) — A serious early-morning house fire on Erlen Road in Cheltenham displaced residents and drew a major emergency response that included mutual aid from Abington fire companies. Local EMS, police, fire marshals, and the Red Cross are assisting those affected, and officials are asking the community to keep the displaced neighbors in their thoughts.
   

• Regency at Rydal Woods, a 150-unit 55+ community in Jenkintown, expected to open by spring 2026 (glensidelocal.com) — A new 150-home Regency at Rydal Woods 55+ community is rising just across from Manor College, with Abington Township yet to list plans on its land development page. Toll Brothers is clearing the Jenkintown site now, aiming for a spring 2026 opening with mid-$700,000 carriage homes and resort-style amenities like a clubhouse, pool, and fitness center.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Jenkintown

  • Owner of Styles of Elegance in Jenkintown purchases new building, expects to launch the rebranded salon in February 2026 (glensidelocal.com)
  • Earlier School Year Start Mulled In Jenkintown (patch.com)
  • Council President In Crash, Community Helps Santa: Eastern Montco News (patch.com)

Glenside

  • First annual ‘Hatboro Hat Drop' set for NYE, vendors, music, games and more (glensidelocal.com)
  • Tinder Date Eye Gouging, Officer-Involved Fatal Shooting: 2025 Top Eastern Montco Crimes (patch.com)

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