Politics & Government

Rail Station Upgrades, Keswick Tavern Top Abington News

The Jenkintown rail station is targeted for an overhaul. Meanwhile, Abington school building assessments will be shared with the public.

ABINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA —It will be the end of an era as the Keswick Tavern changes hands to new ownership sometime in the future. Also in the future will be big changes to the Jenkintown-Wyncote Rail Station.

These were some of the stories making news this past week in Abington Township:

Jenkintown-Wyncote Rail Station To Get Upgrades

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SEPTA has issued an artist rendering and information about what the Montgomery County Regional Rail Station will look like in the future.

Keswick Tavern Going Out With 'End Of Era' Bash

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Patrons are reacting to the upcoming closure of the longtime Keswick Village establishment in Glenside. The bar has been sold.

SEPTA Scraps Double-Decker Regional Rail Cars

SEPTA officials said they have canceled a $185 million contract due to cause for its rail lines throughout Bucks and Montgomery counties.

J-Town Market & Eatery Opens In Jenkintown

The former Argana Tree Restaurant was converted into the market, which is located on Greenwood Avenue.

2 Public Forums Planned On Abington School Facilities

The Abington School District plans on sharing recent assessments of school buildings with residents in two open houses early next month.

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