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Greetings Abington! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Abington’s hot start turned into a frustrating road loss
  • Are Abington homeowners ready for the next heavy snowstorm’s damage?
  • What this Penn State Abington lawsuit could mean for local faculty

Also on today's calendar: Hiring Event at The Quadrangle and 9 more events.

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

Today's riddle: What did the stop sign say to the yield sign? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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

  • Monday: Turning cloudy and very cold, with a high of 28 and low of 15 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Tuesday: Some sun, then clouds; cold, temps: high: 30, low: 22.
  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and not as cold, with a high of 44 and low of 26 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• BOYS BASKETBALL: Horace Jackson IV, Upper Dublin rebound, pick up SOL Liberty win over Abington (thereporteronline.com) — Abington High’s boys basketball team fell 53-40 on the road to Upper Dublin in a key SOL Liberty matchup, despite a fast start and strong interior play. The Ghosts’ offense went cold after an early run, struggling from three-point range while Upper Dublin’s Horace Jackson IV took over to secure the Cardinals’ first league win.
   

• Keswick Community Resilience Coalition offers tips to prevent and handle snow damage (glensidelocal.com) — A new Keswick Community Resilience Coalition is sharing practical snow-damage tips tailored for residents of Abington and nearby towns, from keeping sidewalks ice-free to handling fallen trees. The group urges neighbors to document damage, prevent further issues with quick fixes, and talk to their insurance agent before filing claims. It also reminds residents not to hesitate to use coverage they’ve already paid for.
   

• White professor still fighting in court, alleging ‘racially hostile' environment at Penn State (thecollegefix.com) — A former Penn State professor who taught at the Abington campus is continuing his federal lawsuit, appealing a dismissal of his claims that university diversity and grading practices created a racially hostile workplace. The case, now before the Third Circuit, challenges DEI trainings and policies and could influence how Penn State and other public employers handle race-related initiatives.
   

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  • Sunrise Senior Living posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Abington. Apply here.
  • Newell Brands, Inc. posted a job opening for Yankee Candle - Retail 2nd Assistant Manager - Willow Grove PA in Willow Grove. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Abington here.

🗞 Nearby News

Glenside

  • Cheltenham Township releases year-long lineup of America 250 events (glensidelocal.com)
  • Fort Washington native, Upper Dublin grad, award-winning TV/film producer, named to Forbes' '30 Under 30′ list (glensidelocal.com)

Horsham

  • 6 Chain Restaurants With the Best Brazilian BBQ (eatthis.com)
  • Wayne Hunnicutt: Engineer, Scout Leader, Visionary (gmtoday.com)

Warminster

Ok Abington! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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