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Hello Abington! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will Abington’s $1 million in new state grants be used?
  • How did PW’s pressure defense unravel Abington’s offense so quickly?
  • Why is Harrisburg passing far fewer laws this year?

Also on today's calendar: Character Tea party and 8 more events.

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

Today's riddle: What did the balloon say to the doctor? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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

  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and windy, with a high of 43 and low of 23 degrees.
  • Monday: Sun giving way to clouds, temps: high: 39, low: 31.
  • Tuesday: A bit of snow and rain, with a high of 45 and low of 35 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• $1 Million In State Grants Coming To Abington Township (patch.com) — Abington Township and Penn State Abington are getting a combined $1 million in state Local Share Account grants to boost cybersecurity education and expand low-cost dental care. The funding will build new cybersecurity labs at Penn State Abington and enlarge Manor College’s Dental Health Center in the township, increasing training opportunities for students and access to affordable care for local residents.
   

• Jack Hayes and Plymouth-Whitemarsh grind up Abington, 69-44 (cityofbasketballlove.com) — Abington’s boys basketball team ran into a red‑hot Plymouth‑Whitemarsh squad Friday night, falling 69–44 in Suburban One League Liberty play after a turnover-filled first quarter. PW’s pressure defense and big nights from Mani Sajid and Michael Pereira proved too much, though Abington still showed its depth with balanced scoring and remains a factor in the league race.
   

• Pennsylvania legislators have passed 65 laws in 2025, less than half of 2024's total (glensidelocal.com) — Pennsylvania lawmakers have passed just 65 new laws so far in 2025, putting the state on pace for its lightest legislative year in at least a decade. Governor Josh Shapiro, who hails from Abington Township, previously signed more than 160 bills in 2024, and his office blames partisan gridlock for the slowdown even as some key measures, like the Distracted Driving Law, have advanced.
   

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  • All lanes on PA 309 northbound between Norristown Rd/Spring House and PA 63 Welsh Road exits are now open following a crash.
    8:40AM on Dec 19: Crash on PA 309 northbound between Exit: Norristown Rd/Spring House and Exit: To PA 63 Welsh Road causes lane restriction. (Nextdoor )
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill posted a job opening for Kitchen Leader in Abington. Apply here.
  • Walmart, Inc. posted a job opening for Maintenance Custodian Associate in Willow Grove. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Abington here.

🗞 Nearby News

Jenkintown

  • Jenkintown Scouts BSA Troop 201 congratulates newest Eagle Scout, Bob Gabage Memorial Scout Award recipient (glensidelocal.com)
  • Rep. Nancy Guenst announces $1.3M in grants for Upper Moreland Township, Lower Moreland Township, Manor College (glensidelocal.com)

Willow Grove

  • Willow Grove Church Recognized For Community Service (patch.com)

Glenside

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