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🌱 Patch AM: Why Abington police are walking away from a high-tech crime tool

Also check out Major Office Furniture Warehouse Liquidation Sale-Soft Seating Too!! 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:

  • Why Abington police are walking away from a high-tech crime tool
  • How an Abington retreat is quietly shaping tomorrow's local leaders
  • Where does Abington High really rank among Montgomery County schools?

Also on today's calendar: Major Office Furniture Warehouse Liquidation Sale-Soft Seating Too!! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 73 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Sunday: A shower and t-storm; warmer, temps: high: 82, low: 61.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Abington police ending contracts with AI surveillance startup due to data security concerns, The Inquirer says (glensidelocal.com) — Abington Township police are ending their contracts with AI surveillance firm Flock Safety over data security concerns, despite the system helping solve some violent crimes. Only a few cameras were deployed locally, but thousands of Abington searches appeared in public data dumps. As the contracts expire, township officials are now looking for a replacement approach to license-plate surveillance.
   

2. More than fun and games: Abington Experience develops career-ready leaders (psu.edu) — Penn State Abington students are sharpening real-world leadership skills through a campus-sponsored retreat that's part of the broader "Abington Experience." Through ropes courses, trust exercises, and ongoing programs like PAGLN and success coaching, participants build communication, teamwork, and confidence designed to carry directly into their careers and campus roles.
   

3. The Best High Schools In Montgomery County: See Latest U.S. News Rankings (patch.com) — Abington High School ranks 102nd in Pennsylvania and 2,626th nationally in the latest U.S. News Best High Schools list, putting it solidly in the middle of Montgomery County's top performers. The rankings compare local schools on college readiness, test performance, and graduation rates, offering families a snapshot of how Abington stacks up against nearby districts.
   

4. Dr. Robert Allan Maxwell Jr., M.D., retired US Army Captain, retired oncologist at Abington Memorial Hospital and founder of Abington Hematology and Oncology Associates, has passed away at 93 (glensidelocal.com) — Longtime Abington oncologist Dr. Robert Allan Maxwell Jr., founder of Abington Hematology and Oncology Associates and former Abington Memorial Hospital physician, has died at 93. A Yale graduate, Army Medical Corps captain, and respected cancer specialist, he served both Abington Memorial and Holy Redeemer. A memorial service will be held August 27 at All Hallows Episcopal Church in Wyncote.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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