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Hello again Abington! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How an Abington man’s 3D-printed guns fueled a countywide trafficking ring
  • How Abington’s first responders were sweetly thanked on Christmas Day
  • See which Abington-area landmarks look almost unrecognizable in these vintage photos

Also on today's calendar: Character Tea party and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the clock say when it ran out of batteries? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Friday: Snow and sleet, 1-3", with a high of 30 and low of 27 degrees.
  • Saturday: A.M. freezing drizzle; cloudy, temps: high: 33, low: 26.
  • Sunday: Rain and drizzle in the p.m., with a high of 37 and low of 36 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Abington killer adds to life term for leading gun trafficking ring (pottsmerc.com subscription) — An Abington Township resident already serving life in prison has received an additional 15–30 years for leading a gun trafficking ring that used 3D printers to make untraceable weapons. Investigators say firearms and devices were manufactured at his Abington home and an Oreland garage, with several others across Montgomery County also charged in the operation.
   

• Elkins Park synagogue continues Christmas cookie tradition for first responders (6abc.com) — Abington first responders were among those treated to homemade Christmas cookies delivered by volunteers from an Elkins Park synagogue, continuing a 20-year tradition of thanking on-duty workers. Bakers spent days preparing treats, then fanned out to departments and hospitals in Abington, Cheltenham, Rockledge, Jenkintown and Northeast Philadelphia to share holiday appreciation.
   

• Vintage photos of greater Glenside shared by ‘Abandoned, Old or Interesting Places in Pennsylvania' in 2025 (glensidelocal.com) — Historic photos shared this year spotlight familiar spots around greater Glenside and nearby Abington Township, including a funeral trolley serving Hillside Cemetery and scenes from Willow Grove Park. Locals can compare mid‑century streetscapes, old businesses, and vanished trolleys with how these corners of eastern Montgomery County look today.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Jenkintown

  • New Jenkintown School Board President Delivers Message (patch.com)
  • Former Junkluggers of Willow Grove coworkers receive gun trafficking sentences in addition to life terms for murder (glensidelocal.com)

Glenside

  • J's GourAmaze in Elkins Park announces new winter hours for handcrafted treats, gag gifts, novelties, magic supplies, and more (glensidelocal.com)
  • Lower Moreland first responders assist with Bristol nursing home explosion which killed at least 2, Gov. Shapiro issues statement (glensidelocal.com)

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