Abington Primary Election Voter Guide 2026

Voters in Abington and Cheltenham townships and Jenkintown and Rockledge boroughs will go to the polls in the May 19 primary election.

Victoria's Secret Stolen Merchandise Scam, 'Swatting' School Lockdowns: Eastern Montco News

This is a summary of stories that made news this past week in eastern Montgomery County.

New Township Manager Sought In Cheltenham

Cheltenham Township has enlisted a college government center to assist with the job search.

School Directors Back Superintendent Despite Safety Concerns In Cheltenham

Cheltenham school directors issued a joint statement regarding recent community concerns over safety in the schools.

Hospital Safety Grades Revealed In Eastern Montco: Latest Rankings

The Leapfrog Group’s Spring 2026 Grades are based on protecting patients from medical errors, accidents, injuries, and infections.

Abington-Jenkintown Connections Project Completed

The nearly decade-long project will be christened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 13.

Living Well, Your Way: Inside Crescent Fields at Huntingdon Valley

Discover a community designed around connection, choice, and personalized care that supports each day with ease and purpose.

Montco Woman Sold Stolen Victoria's Secret Items Online In Multiple States: PD

A Cheltenham woman ran an online store selling stolen Victoria's Secret merchandise she heavily discounted, a criminal complaint reads.

Vinyl Chickie Expanding Hours In Glenside

The popular record store drew crowds recently by selling legendary Philly radio host Pierre Robert's record collection.

2 New Police Officers Take Oath In Abington

The new police officers were sworn in at last week's Abington Township Board of Commissioners meeting.

Willow Grove Park Mall Fire Forces Evacuation

Abington Township Police responded to a fire in a second-level bathroom on Saturday night, causing part of the mall to be evacuated.

Wildlife Warning, PennDOT Text Scam: Eastern Montco News

This is a summary of stories that made news this past week in eastern Montgomery County.

Person Killed By SEPTA Train In Eastern Montco

SEPTA officials said the fatal incident took place just after 11 a.m. at the Elkins Park Station.

Shopping Center Demolished In Eastern Montco

This is a summary of business stories that made news this past week in eastern Montgomery County.

Cheltenham Fights Blight With Cleanup Day

Cheltenham Township recently held Cleanup Day 2026, as 138 volunteers registered for the event.

K9 Dylan Mourned In Cheltenham Township

Cheltenham Township announced the passing of the dog that served in the police department for nearly a decade.

Gov. Shapiro Seeks Dismissal Of Abington Land Dispute Suit: Report

Gov. Josh Shapiro is asking a judge to dismiss a land dispute lawsuit involving his home, according to a report.

Jenkintown Schools Superintendent Departs For Another Job

Jenkintown Schools Superintendent Jill Takacs has left to take an administrative job for a New Jersey school district.

Resurfacing Roadwork Planned This Week In Eastern Montco

PennDOT plans to resurface over 15 state roadways in the five-county Philadelphia region this week.

Schools Superintendent Hired, Plastic Bags Banned: Eastern Montco News

This is a summary of stories that made news this past week in eastern Montgomery County.

School Transport Van Overturns In Cheltenham Twp.

Cheltenham Police said the accident happened Friday afternoon on Chelten Hills Drive.

Big Bakery Company Leaving Montgomery County

This is a summary of business stories that made news in eastern Montgomery County this past week.

National Drug Take Back Day Saturday In Eastern Montco

Collection sites throughout Montgomery County will be accepting unused and expired prescription drugs this weekend.

$2.4M In Abington Park Upgrades Unveiled

Abington Township officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday to show off improvements at Roychester Park.

$1.3M Raised For Legacy Park In Jenkintown

Jenkintown Borough officials praise residents for their community fundraising efforts.

Single-Use Plastic Bag Ban In Jenkintown In Effect

Jenkintown joined other Montco communities in not allowing residents to use plastic bags this summer.

State-Of-The-Art Public Pool Coming To Cheltenham

The new pool will replace the aging Conklin Pool in the summer of 2027, Cheltenham officials said.

Basement Fire Knocked Down In Abington Twp.

Fire crews extinguished the fire at a Roslyn home on Sunday afternoon.

Vinyl Chickie Sells Out Late Philly DJ's Record Collection

The Glenside store sold out of Pierre Robert's record collection during "Record Shoppe Day" on Saturday.

New Jenkintown Schools Superintendent Begins Tenure

Brea D'Angelo, a Hatboro-Horsham School District administrator, started as Jenkintown's superintendent on July 13.

Willow Grove Mall Stabbing, Bathroom Peeper: Eastern Montco News

This is a summary of stories that made news this past week in eastern Montgomery County.

Teacher Was Peeping Into Bathroom Stalls At Abington Retail Store: PD

A Philadelphia man is in custody after several invasion of privacy incidents over the past few months, police said.

Popular Chain Restaurant Reopening In Eastern Montco

This is a summary of some of the business stories that made news this past week in eastern Montgomery County.

Jenkintown Borough Improves Government Website

Jenkintown Borough officials said the changes will make it easier for residents to access government meetings.

Man Charged In Stabbing At Willow Grove Mall

A 14-year-old girl suffered lacerations in the mall incident on Wednesday afternoon, police said.

Iron Hill Brewery Reopening In Huntingdon Valley

The chain closed numerous locations last fall during to a Chapter 7 bankruptcy liquidation.

Stabbing Reported At Willow Grove Park Mall

Abington Police said the stabbing took place at the mall on Wednesday afternoon.

Road Closures Begin In Jenkintown For PECO Work

Intermittent daytime closures will affect five local streets as final overlay restoration work begins on Wednesday, officials said.

Police Cracking Down On Aggressive Drivers In Montco

Sixteen police departments are participating in a statewide enforcement on aggressive drivers with a coordinated effort on Tuesday.

Guns, Drugs Confiscated After Wyncote Wawa Theft

Cheltenham Police stopped a car that contained seven people on Sunday morning on Limekiln Pike.