Good day Abington! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
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Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Racist Graffiti Spray Painted At Abington Playground: PD (patch.com) — Abington Township Police are investigating hateful antisemitic and anti-Black graffiti spray painted across Weldon playground over the weekend, and are asking residents with information to contact detectives. Township leaders and the Abington Human Relations Commission stress that they stand with Jewish and Black neighbors and reject hate in the community. The case has heightened concern about bias incidents close to home.
• The Ash Carter Courtyard at Abington High School opens with dedication ceremony (thereporteronline.com) — Abington residents now have a new point of pride at Abington Senior High School, where the Ash Carter Courtyard has officially opened after extensive fundraising and summer construction. The 4,000-square-foot greenspace, featuring a custom infinity sculpture, honors alumnus and former U.S. Defense Secretary Ashton Carter. It's designed as a welcoming gathering spot for students, staff, and visitors at the school's main entrance.
• Engineering internship helps Penn State Abington student refine his career goal (psu.edu) — A Penn State Abington mechanical engineering student used a summer internship at Atlas Pressed Metals to turn classroom theory into real manufacturing experience. Working on CAD modeling, reverse engineering, and documentation, he gained confidence, communication skills, and clearer career goals. The story underscores how internships are a core part of the Abington Experience for local students.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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