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🌱 Patch AM: How “Skit” Garland powered Abington’s late surge past Spring-Ford

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In today's newsletter:

  • How “Skit” Garland powered Abington’s late surge past Spring-Ford

Also on today's calendar: Edible Arrangements Helps You Celebrate the New Year & Football and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: I think I’ll wear only one boot today. 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Wednesday: Breezy; a morning flurry, with a high of 33 and low of 24 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, a flurry; cold, temps: high: 30, low: 17. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Friday: Breezy with clouds and sun, with a high of 32 and low of 25 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 'Skit' Garland sparks Abington rally in win over Spring-Ford (cityofbasketballlove.com) — Abington High’s boys basketball team rallied behind captain “Skit” Garland and teammate Grasty to edge Spring-Ford, 48–39, after trailing in the third quarter. Key late baskets from Amare Stone and strong defense helped the Ghosts rebound from a recent blowout loss and show they can close out tight games against experienced playoff competition.
   

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Jenkintown

  • Owner of Styles of Elegance in Jenkintown purchases new building, expects to launch the rebranded salon in February 2026 (glensidelocal.com)
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  • Plans for Whiskey Road (the former Blue Comet) in downtown Glenside may have fallen through (glensidelocal.com)

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