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š± Patch AM: How Abington detectives shut down an alleged gun sale in Willow Grove
And check out Warminster Symphony Orchestra Presents "An Island Get Away" Annual Pops Gala and Fundraiser on the Abington Patch calendar

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- How Abington detectives shut down an alleged gun sale in Willow Grove
Also on today's calendar: Warminster Symphony Orchestra Presents "An Island Get Away" Annual Pops Gala and Fundraiser and 9 more events.
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- Sunday: Breezy with clouds and sun, with a high of 36 and low of 24 degrees.
- Monday: Mainly cloudy, temps: high: 35, low: 28.
- Tuesday: Rather cloudy and not as cold, with a high of 43 and low of 36 degrees.
š° News we're reading
⢠Hatboro man sentenced for attempting to illegally sell guns to an undercover detective (glensidelocal.com) ā Abington Township detectives helped stop an illegal gun sale that ended with a Hatboro man sentenced to 6 to 12 months in prison and additional probation. Investigators posed as buyers after a tip, arranging a meeting along Moreland Road in Willow Grove where three firearms were seized before any cash changed hands.
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š Upcoming Events in Abington
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ā Featured events ā
- Warminster Symphony Orchestra Presents "An Island Get Away" Annual Pops Gala and Fundraiser
The Warrington, 1360 Almshouse Rd, Warrington
6:00 pm
Saturday January 24
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Other local events
- Upper Moreland High School BKB G JV Away Abington Sr. High School
Upper Moreland School District , 2900 Terwood Road , Willow Grove
5:30 pm - Upper Moreland High School BKB G V Away Abington Sr. High School
Upper Moreland School District , 2900 Terwood Road , Willow Grove
7:00 pm - Upper Moreland High School BKB G JV Home Lower Moreland
Upper Moreland School District , 2900 Terwood Road , Willow Grove
5:30 pm - Upper Moreland High School BKB B JV Away Lower Moreland
Upper Moreland School District , 2900 Terwood Road , Willow Grove
5:30 pm - Upper Moreland High School BKB B V Away Lower Moreland
Upper Moreland School District , 2900 Terwood Road , Willow Grove
7:00 pm - Historical Commission
Township Council Room , 117 Park Avenue , Willow Grove
7:00 pm - Upper Moreland High School BKB G V Home Lower Moreland
Upper Moreland School District , 2900 Terwood Road , Willow Grove
7:00 pm - FREE Virtual Nutrition Lunch & Learn - A Fresh Start: Goals, Intentions & Your Well-Being Reset
12:00 pm - Awaken & Release: Transformational Breathwork Journey
F.L.O.W. Wellness Center: 2 Hidden Lane , 2 Hidden Ln
7:00 pm - Second Tuesday - Community Shredding at Upper Moreland Public Lib
Upper Moreland Public Library , 109 Park Avenue , Willow Grove
8:30 am - Reconnect & Reclaim: An 8-Week Series for Women
F.L.O.W. Wellness Center: 2 Hidden Lane , 2 Hidden Ln
12:30 pm
Monday January 5
Tuesday January 6
Wednesday January 7
Friday January 9
Tuesday January 13
Saturday January 17
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š Nearby News
Jenkintown
- The Winter Walk: What your garden is up to (glensidelocal.com)
- New Leaders Taking Over In Eastern Montco Reorganizations (patch.com)
Glenside
- 18 brand new vacuum stations coming to Clean Machine Car Wash, construction underway as ownership celebrates its 50th year in business (glensidelocal.com)
- Pennsylvania Turnpike's annual toll increase begins Jan. 4 (glensidelocal.com)
- Cheltenham Township to begin search for new Township Manager, Chief of Police to retire this year (glensidelocal.com)
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