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🌱 Patch AM: Abington School District Starts 2026-2027 Year: Photos

You won't want to miss A New Season of Singing on the Abington Patch calendar

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Good morning Abington! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how Abington students kicked off the 2026-2027 school year
  • What Central Bucks South's shutout means before their trip to Abington

Also on today's calendar: A New Season of Singing and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Turning sunny and less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Saturday: A p.m. shower in places, temps: high: 79, low: 67.
  • Sunday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 82 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Abington School District Starts 2026-2027 Year: Photos (patch.com) — Families in Abington Township are settling into the new school year as more than 8,000 Abington School District students across nine schools returned to class on Tuesday, right after Labor Day. While many neighboring districts started earlier, Abington's later opening marks the official kickoff of the 2026-2027 academic year for local kids from kindergarten through 12th grade.
   

• FOOTBALL: Plymouth Whitemarsh keeps rolling with win over Central Bucks South (pottsmerc.com subscription) — Plymouth Whitemarsh's football team stayed unbeaten with a dominant 33–0 win over Central Bucks South, fueled by a powerful ground game and stingy defense. For Abington fans, the Titans now head your way next week for a Suburban One League National Conference matchup, bringing a motivated opponent looking to rebound from this shutout loss.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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    Joe and crew work fast leave the place cleaner and are reasonable. Just tell Joe what you need and he makes it happen 215–760-2847 (Nextdoor Abington)
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🗞 Nearby News

Jenkintown

  • Major retailer returns to Pa. borough after almost 14-year absence (pennlive.com)
  • The Ugly Sussex County Space Case (insidernj.com)
  • 'Very unlikely' anti-Jewish hate crimes will return to pre-Oct. 7 levels anytime soon, expert says (heritagefl.com)

Glenside

  • Icon With Beatles Ties Talks His Music History Before Philly Area Show (patch.com)

Hatboro

  • Horsham Restaurant Week Kicks Off Sunday (patch.com)

Ok Abington! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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