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🌱 Patch AM: How Abington neighbors responded after racist graffiti hit Weldon Playground

Also, don't miss 97th Juried Art Show at Phillips' Mill on the Abington Patch calendar

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Good day Abington! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Abington neighbors responded after racist graffiti hit Weldon Playground
  • How Abington students are dressing for success—at no cost
  • Need to talk at Penn State Abington? Here's where to start.

Also on today's calendar: 97th Juried Art Show at Phillips' Mill and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Tropical Rainstorm Isaias, with a high of 63 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Monday: A couple of morning showers, temps: high: 72, low: 55.
  • Tuesday: A p.m. shower in places, with a high of 78 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 3 Juveniles Charged In Racist Spray Painting Crime At Abington Park (patch.com) — Racist graffiti was spray-painted across Weldon Playground in Abington Township's Glenside section, and three juveniles are now charged with ethnic intimidation and criminal mischief. Police condemned the antisemitic and anti-Black messages, while residents quickly gathered at the playground for a ceremony denouncing hatred and supporting affected neighbors.
   

2. Abington's Career Closet Gets a Glowing Review from Governor (psu.edu) — Penn State Abington students now have easier access to free professional clothing through the upgraded Career Closet in Sutherland Hall, recently praised in person by Governor Josh Shapiro. Open weekdays, the space offers donated business attire to help students prepare for events like the October 21 Internship and Career Fair and other career-building opportunities on and off campus.
   

3. Highlighting CAPS Resources during Depression Awareness Month (psu.edu) — If you're a Penn State Abington student struggling with depression or worried about a friend, campus Counseling and Psychological Services is offering free individual sessions, groups, and peer counseling this month. Drop‑in hours in Lares and 24/7 crisis lines make it easier to ask questions, learn how to support others, and get confidential help before things feel overwhelming.
   

4. Penn State Abington's New Academic Building (psu.edu) — Penn State Abington students are settling into a brand-new $68 million academic building, the campus's first new facility in 50 years. With 17 classrooms, labs, studios, and bright collaborative spaces, students say the modern design, better climate control, and plentiful study rooms make campus life more comfortable, connected, and closer to the college experience they hoped for.
   

5. Jenkintown schools need more space. The district may buy an affordable housing complex. (inquirer.com) — Jenkintown School District, just next door to Abington, is again weighing whether to buy and possibly redevelop the aging Salba Apartments complex to ease space pressures on its K‑12 campus. A new superintendent is revisiting earlier expansion ideas, while residents can follow updates through the Inquirer's Greater Abington newsletter focused on local schools, housing, and community life.
   

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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 somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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