Serial Shoplifter Sought, Former Navy Base Plans: Eastern Montco News

EASTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA — A hunt is on for a serial shoplifter in the Philadelphia region. Meanwhile, plans for the former Willow Grove Navy Base are taking some steps in terms of development.

This is a summary of some of the stories that made news last week in eastern Montgomery County:

Police Seek Serial Shoplifter In Philadelphia Region

If you find that there are fewer bottles of Gatorade, Snapple, and Red Bull drinks on the shelves, it might have nothing to do with President Trump's tariffs. Police are looking for a man who has been stealing from local grocery stores in the Philadelphia region. (Read More)

Learn What Will Happen At Public Hearing For Willow Grove Navy Base

Development at the former Willow Grove Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base won’t be happening soon despite a public hearing next month to amend an ordinance on the final preferred land use plan. (Read More)

3 Detained After Brief Struggle With Abington Police

Three people were taken into custody Wednesday night following a search that led to a brief struggle with an Abington Township police officer, police said. Abington Police said that officers spotted two people rolling suspected marijuana and manipulating items inside a backpack. (Read More)

4% Tax Hike Approved In Proposed Hatboro-Horsham School Budget

The Hatboro-Horsham School Board has approved a proposed final 2025-2026 school budget that will include a 4 percent tax increase.Director of Business Affairs Bill Stone said the proposed $136.3 million budget increases spending by 3.3 percent or $4.2 million. (Read More)

Abington Is Mourning A Former PA Teacher Of The Year.

A former Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year is being mourned by the Abington Township community after passing away last week. Ralph Maltese died at age 78 on April 28. (Read More)