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Spotted on the Abington calendar: Ukrainian Center Christmas Bazaar & Food Fest. Sat. 12/13/25 9am-4pm

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Good day Abington! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Share your voice on Abington’s new $285 million middle school
  • Why is Abington Township being pulled into a fight over Shapiro’s home?
  • Why an Abington commissioner just earned statewide “Fifty Over 50” honors

Also on today's calendar: Ukrainian Center Christmas Bazaar & Food Fest. Sat. 12/13/25 9am-4pm and 9 more events.

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

Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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

  • Saturday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 41 and low of 26 degrees.
  • Sunday: Very cold; breezy in the a.m., temps: high: 28, low: 15. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Monday: Turning cloudy and cold, with a high of 30 and low of 22 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Online Survey Created For Abington Middle School Project (patch.com) — Abington residents are being asked to help shape the new Abington Middle School through an online survey open until Jan. 4. The district wants community feedback to guide priorities as it finalizes design, funding, and bond sales for the $285 million project approved by local voters.
   

2. Shapiro admin subpoenaed for records of public funds for upgrades (thetimes-tribune.com) — Abington Township is directly involved in a high-profile state dispute, as a Senate committee has subpoenaed the township for records tied to security upgrades at Gov. Josh Shapiro’s home there. Lawmakers are demanding details on more than $1 million in publicly funded work, while the administration and state police cite safety, privacy, and ethics reviews in defending the spending.
   

3. Abington commissioner, Penn Medicine chief of staff named PA Fifty Over 50 honoree (glensidelocal.com) — Abington Township residents may be proud to learn that Ward 1 Commissioner Dr. Tom Hecker has been named a 2025 Pennsylvania Fifty Over 50 honoree. The longtime local official and Penn Medicine executive was recognized for a career shaped by personal family health challenges and leadership roles at Temple, Penn, Rutgers, and now Penn Medicine, where he supports systemwide operations and communications.
   

4. These 28 PA Hospitals Are Ranked Among Best For Maternity Care (patch.com) — Expectant parents in Abington can take note that Jefferson Abington Health has been named one of Pennsylvania’s top hospitals for maternity care by U.S. News & World Report. The rankings rely on data like C‑section and newborn complication rates, helping local families compare options and understand how their nearby hospital stacks up against others across the state.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Lost dog from Wunderland Road.
    Gray and white Havapoo. Name is Thor. Very friendly. Please call 215-206-7144 if found. HE IS HOME SAFE! Thanks to everyone (Nextdoor Roslyn)
  • All lanes on I-76 westbound between Exit 337: Gladwyne and Exit 332: PA 23 - Conshohocken are now open following a vehicle fire.
    2:34AM on Dec 12: All lanes on I-76 westbound are closed due to a vehicle fire between Exit 337: Gladwyne and Exit 332: PA 23 - Conshohocken. (Nextdoor )
  • CROSSMARK posted a job opening for Retail Inventory Specialist - PART TIME in Abington. Apply here.
  • McDonald's Restaurants posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in Abington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Abington here.

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

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I demand a jury of my piers.
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