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🌱 Patch AM: Racist Graffiti Spray Painted At Abington Playground: PD

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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:

  • Police probe antisemitic, racist graffiti at Abington's Weldon playground
  • See what's inside Abington High School's new Ash Carter Courtyard
  • How one Penn State Abington internship reshaped an engineering career path

Also on today's calendar: Pennsylvania Chocolate and Coffee Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 62 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 70, low: 52.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 76 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Racist Graffiti Spray Painted At Abington Playground: PD (patch.com) — Abington Township Police are investigating hateful antisemitic and anti-Black graffiti spray painted across Weldon playground over the weekend, and are asking residents with information to contact detectives. Township leaders and the Abington Human Relations Commission stress that they stand with Jewish and Black neighbors and reject hate in the community. The case has heightened concern about bias incidents close to home.
   

• The Ash Carter Courtyard at Abington High School opens with dedication ceremony (thereporteronline.com) — Abington residents now have a new point of pride at Abington Senior High School, where the Ash Carter Courtyard has officially opened after extensive fundraising and summer construction. The 4,000-square-foot greenspace, featuring a custom infinity sculpture, honors alumnus and former U.S. Defense Secretary Ashton Carter. It's designed as a welcoming gathering spot for students, staff, and visitors at the school's main entrance.
   

• Engineering internship helps Penn State Abington student refine his career goal (psu.edu) — A Penn State Abington mechanical engineering student used a summer internship at Atlas Pressed Metals to turn classroom theory into real manufacturing experience. Working on CAD modeling, reverse engineering, and documentation, he gained confidence, communication skills, and clearer career goals. The story underscores how internships are a core part of the Abington Experience for local students.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Jenkintown

  • 10th annual Borshch Taste-Off in Jenkintown rescheduled for Nov. 1 (glensidelocal.com)
  • Author Jay Nachman to discuss Graham Parker's Howlin' Wind at Vinyl Chickie in Glenside on Oct. 11 (glensidelocal.com)
  • Pizzeria Announces Expansion, Pet Store Marks Milestone: Bucks Co. Business Roundup (patch.com)

Glenside

  • Annual Golf Outing Set for Wings of Freedom Aviation Museum (trentonian.com)
  • Montgomery County designates $24M in mental health contract renewals (northpennnow.com)

Hatboro

  • More Details Emerge In Hatboro Bad Checks Scheme (patch.com)
  • Woman Tried To Kick Hatboro Officer 3 Times During Arrest: PD (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 do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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