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🌱 Patch AM: What Abington police and neighbors are doing after hate hits a playground

Also, don't miss Pennsylvania Chocolate and Coffee Festival on the Abington Patch calendar

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Greetings Abington! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Abington police and neighbors are doing after hate hits a playground
  • How Abington firefighters helped contain a serious Huntingdon Valley house fire

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

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Clouds yielding to sun, with a high of 70 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 64, low: 43.
  • Wednesday: Sunny and beautiful, with a high of 70 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Abington police are investigating antisemitic and racist graffiti at a Glenside playground (inquirer.com) — Abington Township police are investigating antisemitic and racist graffiti spray-painted across Weldon Playground in Glenside, a site owned by the Abington School District. Local leaders condemned the vandalism as hateful and cowardly, while dozens of residents quickly turned out to scrub away the messages. Police are asking anyone with information to contact them as the community works to keep the playground welcoming for every child.
   

• Multiple crews extinguish housefire in Huntingdon Valley (glensidelocal.com) — Fire crews from Huntingdon Valley and several neighboring departments, including Abington Fire Company, knocked down a serious house fire on Corn Crib Drive Saturday afternoon without injuring the homeowner. One firefighter was possibly hurt, prompting a county rescue squad response, and the Lower Moreland fire marshal is now investigating how the blaze spread heavy smoke throughout the home.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate at Walmart in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania in Willow Grove. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Jenkintown

  • 10th annual Borshch Taste-Off in Jenkintown rescheduled for Nov. 1 (glensidelocal.com)
  • Pizzeria Announces Expansion, Pet Store Marks Milestone: Bucks Co. Business Roundup (patch.com)
  • Bridge Opening Way Ahead Of Schedule, $850K In Bad Checks: Eastern Montco News (patch.com)

Glenside

  • St. Luke's of Glenside to host 'Relics of Saint Padre Pio' on Oct. 6, Designer Bag Bingo Oct. 9 (glensidelocal.com)
  • Cheltenham police express frustration from drivers passing stopped school buses (glensidelocal.com)

Warminster

  • Swastikas At Golf Course, Fatal Fire Under Investigation: Lower Bucks Co. News (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: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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