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• Where to Get Free Seeds, Plants and Trees in Abington This October (glensidelocal.com) — Abington Township residents can reserve up to two free trees for pickup at Crestmont Park on October 24, while local seed libraries and Facebook groups are buzzing with free seeds and plants. The column highlights Briar Bush Nature Center's seed library, the Abington PA Free Garden Community and Share group, and the Abington Community Fridge's seed-sharing efforts, all aimed at growing greener, more generous neighborhood gardens.
• Abington Township police investigating antisemitic, racist graffiti spray-painted on playground (fox29.com) — Abington Township police are investigating antisemitic and racist graffiti spray-painted throughout Weldon playground and are urging anyone with information to call 267-536-1100. Officials stress there is no place for hate in the community and say they stand with Jewish and Black residents who were targeted, working with local leaders to respond to the vandalism.
• These standout athletes had Bucks County's top performances of the week (buckscountycouriertimes.com) — Abington athletes earned shout-outs in this roundup of standout Bucks and nearby Montgomery County performances, including a clutch save by freshman soccer goalie Sam Waterfall and a field hockey hat trick scored against Abington. The piece highlights how local high school teams stacked up in recent soccer, field hockey, cross country, and golf action across the Suburban One League and beyond.
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