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Also check out 2026 Northampton Day Festival on the Abington Patch calendar

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Hey hey Abington! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How to score free trees, seeds, and plants in Abington.
  • Police seek tips after hateful graffiti found at Weldon playground.
  • Which Abington athletes made this week's standout performance list?

Also on today's calendar: 2026 Northampton Day Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A little afternoon rain, with a high of 64 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Monday: Sunshine; breezy, pleasant, temps: high: 70, low: 45.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 64 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Where to Get Free Seeds, Plants and Trees in Abington This October (glensidelocal.com) — Abington Township residents can reserve up to two free trees for pickup at Crestmont Park on October 24, while local seed libraries and Facebook groups are buzzing with free seeds and plants. The column highlights Briar Bush Nature Center's seed library, the Abington PA Free Garden Community and Share group, and the Abington Community Fridge's seed-sharing efforts, all aimed at growing greener, more generous neighborhood gardens.
   

• Abington Township police investigating antisemitic, racist graffiti spray-painted on playground (fox29.com) — Abington Township police are investigating antisemitic and racist graffiti spray-painted throughout Weldon playground and are urging anyone with information to call 267-536-1100. Officials stress there is no place for hate in the community and say they stand with Jewish and Black residents who were targeted, working with local leaders to respond to the vandalism.
   

• These standout athletes had Bucks County's top performances of the week (buckscountycouriertimes.com) — Abington athletes earned shout-outs in this roundup of standout Bucks and nearby Montgomery County performances, including a clutch save by freshman soccer goalie Sam Waterfall and a field hockey hat trick scored against Abington. The piece highlights how local high school teams stacked up in recent soccer, field hockey, cross country, and golf action across the Suburban One League and beyond.
   

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  • Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Assistant Manager I in Jenkintown. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Jenkintown

  • Jenkintown Receives 'A' School District Ranking (patch.com)
  • Habit Burger & Grill of Jenkintown to give away 800 free meals during opening weekend (Oct. 3-4) (glensidelocal.com)
  • Lucatelli's Pizzeria Brings Award-Winning Cheesesteaks to First Montgomery County Location (wmgk.com)

Glenside

  • Keswick Village Fall Festival, annual Scarecrows of Keswick contest kick off Oct. 11 (glensidelocal.com)

Warminster

  • Popular Bucks Co. Pizza Place Announces Expansion (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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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