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Good morning Abington! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Where Abington will honor Ash Carter's legacy this Thursday afternoon
  • How a $25,000 award could reshape Abington's public library future
  • How Abington boys soccer stayed unbeaten against Springfield Montco

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 one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Variable cloudiness, with a high of 71 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 77, low: 59.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 82 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Abington Senior High School's Ash Carter Courtyard to receive dedication ceremony on Oct. 1 (glensidelocal.com) — Abington families and alumni are invited as Abington Senior High School dedicates its new Ash Carter Courtyard on Oct. 1 at 4 p.m., celebrating a Class of 1972 graduate and former U.S. Secretary of Defense. The 4,000-square-foot greenspace, fully funded by alumni and supporters, will serve as a welcoming gathering spot at the school's main entrance, with remarks and refreshments afterward.
   

2. Abington Township Public Library receives award from The Courage Project, announces new building design partner (glensidelocal.com) — Abington Township residents can look forward to a new, modern public library as the Abington Township Public Library secures a Courage Project award and a recommended $25,000 grant, plus earlier planning funds nearing $750,000. The library has also hired MPdL Studio to design a sustainable, community-focused main building and launched a public survey so local voices can help shape the future space.
   

3. BOYS SOCCER: Abington defeats Springfield Montco in battle of unbeatens (pottsmerc.com subscription) — Abington High's boys soccer team stayed unbeaten with a 2–0 road win over previously undefeated Springfield Montco, thanks to late goals from Zach Yurchyshyn and goalkeeper Dom Veitz. The defending PIAA 4A state champions, now 7-0-3, dominated chances and see the victory as a confidence boost heading into a key matchup with Council Rock North.
   

4. Chester County Intermediate Unit 24 drops transgender policy (broadandliberty.com) — Abington parents should know that a Chester County school unit has dropped its transgender policy after a legal challenge, and advocacy groups say districts like Abington have similar rules. The article highlights ongoing legal and political pressure to require schools to share students' gender-related changes with parents, citing recent court decisions and federal actions that could influence policies statewide.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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