Middle School Going To Voters, Eatery Stays Open: Eastern Montco News

EASTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA —A new Abington Township middle school will be going to voters in the May 20 primary election. Meanwhile, a popular breakfast and lunch eatery in Hatboro has decided to remain open to seek a buyer.

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

Proposed New Abington Middle School Going To Voters

Plans for a new middle school are going before voters. The Abington School Board unanimously voted Tuesday night to put a $285 million Abington Middle School investment plan on the ballot during the May 20 primary election. (Read More)

Meet The Eagles Cheerleaders From Bucks, Montco Headed To Super Bowl

They will go cheer for their team in New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX on Feb. 9, a squad of 31 women who make up the Philadelphia Eagles cheerleaders. Four of those women hail from Bucks and Montgomery counties. (Read More)

The Dish Staying Open As Buyer Sought In Hatboro

The Dish is sticking around after all. The popular downtown Hatboro breakfast and lunch eatery was expected to close after one final weekend to feed its customers, but its owner posted early Friday morning that she was changing course. (Read More)

Dean Criticizes Federal Freeze Before It's Rescinded

U.S. Congresswoman Madeleine Dean has spoken out about President Trump’s order to freeze federal grant and loan payments, calling for the administration to immediately reverse course. The Democrat —who represents the Fourth District of Pennsylvania —spoke out about the freeze on CNN during an interview on Wednesday morning. (Read More)

Food Waste Survey Underway In Abington Township

Food waste is the topic of a survey residents are asked to take by the Abington Township Environmental Advisory Council. The two-minute survey —in partnership with Abington Township's administration —comes from a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) Technical Assistance Grant. (Read More)