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Hey there, Abington! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Beloved Bucks County pizzeria is opening its first spot near Abington
  • How a violent Abington credit union robbery ended with a long sentence
  • What the county's THC crackdown could mean for Abington businesses

Also on today's calendar: Estate Sale in Glenside, PA Part 2 | Designer Fashion & Accessories | Dolls | Art | Online Auction and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Clouds breaking and humid, with a high of 79 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Friday: A shower in the afternoon, temps: high: 84, low: 57.
  • Saturday: Less humid with some sun, with a high of 70 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lucatelli's Pizzeria Coming To Jenkintown (patch.com) — Abington-area pizza fans will soon have a new option nearby as Lucatelli's Pizzeria prepares to open its first Montgomery County location in Jenkintown. The Bucks County favorite, known for its 72-hour fermented dough, specialty Grandma pies, and award-winning cheesesteaks, has not announced an opening date yet but says it is taking extra time to ensure a strong debut.
   

• Man sentenced for gunpoint robbery of Abington credit union (glensidelocal.com) — A Philadelphia man has been sentenced to more than 15 years in prison for a gunpoint robbery at the American Heritage Credit Union on Old York Road in Abington and a dangerous police chase that ended in a crash with an Abington police vehicle. The case, investigated by Abington Township Police and the FBI, highlights how a straw-purchased handgun and a stolen car were used, with a co-defendant's sentencing still to come.
   

• These 46 Montco Businesses Targeted In Countywide THC Crackdown: DA (dailyvoice.com) — Montgomery County prosecutors have charged 46 businesses across 26 municipalities, including at least one in Abington, after a crackdown on allegedly illegal THC products sold in smoke shops and convenience stores. Officials say they'll push for conditions requiring removal of unlawful items and better protection of youth from intoxicating products, with preliminary hearings set for November.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Jenkintown

  • Lucatelli's Pizzeria coming 'sooner than you think' to the former Pizza Wheel in Jenkintown (glensidelocal.com)
  • Jenkintown man arrested for stealing a scooter from a Warrington Walmart (glensidelocal.com)
  • Player Shortages End Football Seasons at Jenkintown and Harriton (montco.today)

Glenside

  • Montco DA announces charges against 46 smoke shops for illegal sale of THC products (glensidelocal.com)
  • THE SUNDAY COMMENTS ( 09 - 27 - 26 ) Another Super-Size Edition (blogspot.com)

Warminster

  • Greater BucksMont Chamber Names New Executive Director (patch.com)
  • Bridge Dedicated To William Tennent High Graduate (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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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