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In today's newsletter:

  • How could security upgrades at Shapiro’s Abington home cost taxpayers later?
  • Meet the new officers and firefighters now protecting Abington-area neighborhoods
  • Why Jefferson Abington Hospital stands out for maternity care in 2026

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  • Thursday: Some sun, then clouds, with a high of 44 and low of 39 degrees.
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  • Saturday: Some sun, then clouds; colder, with a high of 37 and low of 32 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Liens eyed for taxpayer-funded property upgrades (myhometowntoday.com) — Abington residents should know that lawmakers are scrutinizing $1.1 million in taxpayer-funded security upgrades to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s private Abington home, with subpoenas issued to state police and Abington Township for records. A proposed bill would require liens so the state can recoup such costs if an upgraded private property is ever sold.
   

2. Abington police welcome recent academy grads, greater Glenside fire companies congratulate grads of their own (glensidelocal.com) — Abington Township Police just welcomed two new academy graduates, including class valedictorian Felipe Moreira, who will now serve and protect local residents. Nearby Hatboro, Cheltenham, and Upper Moreland fire companies also celebrated firefighters completing hundreds of hours of intensive training, strengthening emergency response across the greater Abington and Glenside area.
   

3. The 2026 Best Maternity Care Hospitals in Pennsylvania (metrokids.com) — Expecting parents in Abington can take note that Jefferson Abington Hospital has been named among Pennsylvania’s best maternity care hospitals and holds a respected Baby-Friendly designation. The rankings, based on outcomes and breastfeeding support, also spotlight several other strong options across the Philadelphia region and statewide for those comparing where to deliver or seek maternal care.
   

4. Record five Golden Bears receive All-America honors (kubears.com) — An offensive guard from Abington Zach Everitt, is among a record five Kutztown University Golden Bears football players earning All-America honors this season. The article highlights Everitt’s three-time all-conference career and his key role on a high-powered offense, alongside detailed achievements of his decorated teammates and the program’s historic success.
   

5. Meet Todd and Joanna Keim: Abington residents, caretakers of Kensington's Hope Park, and new purveyors of Shores of Grace Philadelphia (glensidelocal.com) — Abington Township couple Todd and Joanna Keim are leading a growing local effort to support people living around Kensington’s Hope Park, with donations pouring in from Abington, Glenside, Jenkintown, and nearby towns. Every other Sunday they bring food, clothing, blankets, and now Christmas gifts, while also heading up the Shores of Grace Philadelphia ministry and inviting more neighbors to join or donate.
   

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