🌱 Patch AM: What’s really coming to Abington schools and Noble Town Center in 2026?

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In today's newsletter:

• What’s really coming to Abington schools and Noble Town Center in 2026?
• How an Abington address became central to a ghost-gun trafficking ring
• How Abington Township helped shape Bradley Cooper’s Hollywood journey

Also on today's calendar: Warminster Symphony Orchestra Presents "An Island Get Away" Annual Pops Gala and Fundraiser and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the hair spray say to the hair when it got back from vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Cloudy most of the time, with a high of 43 and low of 35 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and breezy, temps: high: 50, low: 32.
• Thursday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 47 and low of 36 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Looking Ahead 2026: New Townhomes, Schools Superintendent In Eastern Montco (patch.com) — Abington residents can expect major changes in 2026, including planning for a new middle school and more redevelopment at Noble Town Center, which is adding new tenants and a Barnes & Noble. The article also highlights nearby townhome projects, road closures, and leadership changes in surrounding eastern Montgomery County communities that may affect commuting, shopping, and schools.
   

• Convicted killer adds to life term for gun trafficking activities (pottsmerc.com subscription) — Abington Township figures into a major Montgomery County gun-trafficking case, with detectives seizing 3D-printed weapons and conversion devices from an Abington residence linked to the operation. A Philadelphia man already serving life for a Lower Merion home invasion received an additional 6–14 years, while co-defendants with Abington ties also face long sentences for manufacturing and distributing untraceable firearms.
   

• Bradley Cooper: Bio And Career Highlights (boredpanda.com) — Bradley Cooper’s roots trace back to Abington Township, Pennsylvania, where his early love of film began before he rose to international fame. A new overview of his life and career highlights his local upbringing, major film roles, directing success with A Star Is Born, and numerous award nominations and wins.
   

📸 Around Abington

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Abington

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday January 24

• Warminster Symphony Orchestra Presents "An Island Get Away" Annual Pops Gala and Fundraiser
  The Warrington, 1360 Almshouse Rd, Warrington
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday January 6

• Upper Moreland High School BKB B V Away Lower Moreland
  Upper Moreland School District , 2900 Terwood Road , Willow Grove
  7:00 pm
• Upper Moreland High School BKB G V Home Lower Moreland
  Upper Moreland School District , 2900 Terwood Road , Willow Grove
  7:00 pm
• Historical Commission
  Township Council Room , 117 Park Avenue , Willow Grove
  7:00 pm

Wednesday January 7

• FREE Virtual Nutrition Lunch & Learn - A Fresh Start: Goals, Intentions & Your Well-Being Reset
  12:00 pm

Friday January 9

• Awaken & Release: Transformational Breathwork Journey
  F.L.O.W. Wellness Center: 2 Hidden Lane , 2 Hidden Ln
  7:00 pm

Monday January 12

• Sundays on Monday
  Abington Free Library , 1030 Old York Rd , Abington
  10:30 am

Tuesday January 13

• Second Tuesday - Community Shredding at Upper Moreland Public Lib
  Upper Moreland Public Library , 109 Park Avenue , Willow Grove
  8:30 am

Saturday January 17

• Reconnect & Reclaim: An 8-Week Series for Women
  F.L.O.W. Wellness Center: 2 Hidden Lane , 2 Hidden Ln
  12:30 pm

Sunday January 18

• Project Smile: A Pop-Up Service Project Event
  Baby Gear Group Jenkintown , 2278 Mt Carmel Ave , Glenside
  11:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday January 6

• Upper Moreland High School BKB B JV Away Lower Moreland
  Upper Moreland High School , 2900 Terwood Road , Willow Grove
  5:30 pm
• Upper Moreland High School BKB G JV Home Lower Moreland
  Upper Moreland High School , 2900 Terwood Road , Willow Grove
  5:30 pm
• Interim School Board Meeting (Tentative)
  Springfield Township High School , 1801 E. Paper Mill Rd , Erdenheim
  7:00 pm

Wednesday January 7

• Baby Play — B.well tots
  B.well tots , 1100 E Mermaid Ln , Wyndmoor
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Traffic on Rt-422 WB between Oaks/Egypt Rd and Rt-29/Collegeville was redirected due to a multi-vehicle crash, but all lanes are now open.
  9:27PM on Jan 4: A multi-vehicle crash on US 422 westbound between Exit PA 29 Phoenixville/Collegeville and Exit Royersford/Trappe has closed all… (Nextdoor )

• American Bread Company posted a job opening for Team Member (Jenkintown, PA 3992) in Jenkintown. Apply here.
• At Home Stores LLC posted a job opening for Team Member in Willow Grove. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Abington here.

🗞 Nearby News

Jenkintown

• Jenkintown Plaza Seeks Tenants For Office Building (patch.com)
• Hiway Theater in Jenkintown announces special showings in January (glensidelocal.com)
• New coffee shop called ‘The Lore' is coming soon to Jenkintown (glensidelocal.com)

Glenside

• NBC10 features The Fitman x Fademan Collective: Built on Discipline and Standards (glensidelocal.com)

Hatboro

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