Machete Attack, Train Line Repairs: Eastern Montco News

EASTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA —A Hatboro man used a machete in a road rage incident, police said. Meanwhile, a longtime Abington Township police detective is retiring.

These were some of the stories making news this past week in Eastern Montgomery County:

Hatboro Man Used Machete During Road Rage Incident

A 66-year-old Hatboro man has been charged in a road rage incident last Thursday in which he allegedly used a machete to attack another driver in Bucks County, authorities said. (Read More)

Longtime Abington Township Detective Retiring

After 34 years of service, Abington Township Police Detective Lt. Steven Fink is retiring and moving on to a position with the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office. (Read More)

Hatboro-Horsham Ranked As Above-Average School District In PA

The Hatboro-Horsham School District has been ranked the 11th-best school district in Montgomery County and the 119th-best in Pennsylvania in Niche’s 2025 Best Schools and Districts rankings released recently. (Read More)

Rooster's Readies Restaurant In Glenside

The awnings are up and a giant television has been installed in the bar area. Rooster's Glenside is readying its grand opening at the former Keswick Tavern. But while no opening date has been announced yet, the restaurant's owners are making enough progress that they are starting to show off some of the new features of the business. (Read More)

Warminster Line Repairs Continuing Into November

Repairs on the Warminster Regional Rail Line will continue into early November, SEPTA officials said. SEPTA said its engineering/maintenance/construction forces are currently working on a "major state-of-good" repair project, stating that there will be midday and weekend bus substitutions along the line. (Read More)