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🌱 Patch AM: Clean And Renewable Energy Resolution Passed In Jenkintown

And on the Abington Patch calendar - Pennsylvania Chocolate and Coffee Festival

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Good morning Abington! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Abington joins regional wave of towns committing to renewable energy
  • Why neighbors are rallying at Glenside Weldon Park this Thursday
  • How Penn State Abington turns campus experiences into real-world careers

Also on today's calendar: Pennsylvania Chocolate and Coffee Festival and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 69 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 76, low: 49.
  • Friday: Sunny and beautiful, with a high of 72 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Clean And Renewable Energy Resolution Passed In Jenkintown (patch.com) — Abington residents are part of a growing regional push for clean energy, as Jenkintown Borough has now joined Abington and more than 45 other municipalities in adopting a renewable energy resolution. The measure supports a transition to locally generated, renewable power and helps Montgomery County move toward its goal of having one-third of its municipalities committed to cleaner energy and healthier communities.
   

• Forum planned after antisemitic, racist graffiti found at Glenside park (pottsmerc.com subscription) — Abington Township residents are organizing an "Abington United" town hall this Thursday evening at Easton Road and Parkdale Avenue after racist and antisemitic graffiti was found at Glenside Weldon Park. Police are investigating the hate‑motivated vandalism, while neighbors, faith leaders, and officials emphasize unity, recount recent playground renovations, and invite the broader Abington community to stand together against hate.
   

• Penn State Abington Career Services Connects Students to Internships and Future Careers (bucksco.today) — Students at Penn State Abington can tap into a dedicated Career and Professional Development team that links coursework to internships and jobs across the greater Philadelphia region. Counselors help with resumes, interviews, and skills‑based hiring, while alumni volunteers and career fairs round out the "Abington Experience" designed to guide students from campus into meaningful careers.
   

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

  • Yard Sale - 735 Highland Ave in Abington Sat 10 Sep, 9:00 AM
    Collectibles, Porcelain Dolls (in boxes!), Vinyl records, Antiques, German Beer Steins, Jewelry, Crystal, Magnets, Dinnerware, Furniture, Pictures,... (More info)

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Albertsons Company posted a job opening for In-Store Shopper in Jenkintown. Apply here.
  • Ametek posted a job opening for Assembler - Manufacturing in Horsham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Abington here.

🗞 Nearby News

Jenkintown

  • Takeoff Adventure Park, Salon Republic coming to Noble Town Center in Jenkintown (glensidelocal.com)
  • Meet Melinda Levandoski: Jenkintown resident, owner of Attic Art Consignment (glensidelocal.com)
  • Jenkintown's The Reign Dear Room, a bottle bar with a game library, to soft open Oct. 11 (glensidelocal.com)

Glenside

  • Cheltenham police seeking information on armed burglary at Glenside Sunoco (glensidelocal.com)

Hatboro

  • Hatboro-Horsham School District Honored For Outstanding Visual Arts (patch.com)
  • Deer Population Won't Be Controlled By Hatboro (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: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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