Decade-Old Racketeering Scheme Over, Horsham Road Potholes: Eastern Montco News

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

Cheltenham Changes Leadership At 3 Schools

New administrative assignments are being made at Cheltenham Elementary, Wyncote Elementary, and Cedarbrook East Middle School on March 30.

Major Mall Piece Up For Sale In Eastern Montco

This is a summary of business stories that made news recently in eastern Montgomery County.

Finances Discussed For New Cheltenham Football Stadium

The CSD Finance Committee met to discuss interim financial statements, capital financing, food service operations, and budget updates.

Montco Lawmaker Demands $170M Refund From Trump Tariffs

State Sen. Art Haywood sent a letter to The White House demanding money back for residents in the Montgomery County district.

Jenkintown Borough Fire Under Investigation

A fire at 603 West Avenue on Monday morning caused extensive damage and led to the rescue of one cat, fire officials said.

Capricorn Books Temporarily Closed After Jenkintown Fire

A fire on Monday morning at an apartment above the West Avenue bookstore will impact operations over the next few days.

Pothole Repairs Planned This Week in Eastern Montco

PennDOT maintenance road crews will be making road repairs in five counties throughout the Philadelphia region this week.

3 Brothers Charged In Burglary, ICE Activity Details: Eastern Montco News

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

Portion Of Willow Grove Park Mall Up For Sale

The mall in Montgomery County was recently listed. Over 60 acres of the Abington Township center is up for sale.

Nursing Home Public Hearing Resumes In Abington

Abington Commissioners were meeting on Tuesday for a hearing on a proposed life care facility and nursing home at 1209 Rydal Road.

77-Year-Old Man Missing In Cheltenham

Cheltenham Police are seeking the public's help in finding William Mercer, who went missing on Wednesday.

St. Patrick's Day Parade Set For Saturday In Glenside

This will be the second annual parade and festival that will march through Keswick Village on Saturday, March 21.

18 Recognized For Longtime Service To Cheltenham

Cheltenham Township employees and volunteers were honored at a recent Board of Commissioners meeting.

Candidate Interviews To Start In Jenkintown Superintendent Search

Jenkintown's school board president provided an update on the process to replace retiring Schools Superintendent Jill Takacs.

Man Sought Sex With Abington Twp. Boy: PD

A 34-year-old Tennessee man faces charges after Abington Township Police investigated sexually explicit communications with a minor.

ICE Activity Details Unveiled In Abington Twp.

State Sen. Art Haywood said the Montgomery County Watch group and residents were on the scene as ICE agents appeared on Friday morning.

SEPTA Train Noise Complaints Raised In Jenkintown

Borough officials explained the noise coming from two crossings along the Jenkintown Station, which handles several regional rail lines.

Chimney Fire Fought At Huntingdon Valley Home

Several eastern Montgomery County fire crews battled a blaze on Sunday night.

Pothole Repairs Planned This Week In Eastern Montco

PennDOT maintenance crews will be out to repair deteriorated pavement on more than 35 state highways in the Philadelphia region.

ICE Activity Reported, American Flag Controversy: Eastern Montco News

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

Cheltenham May Sever Ties With School Portrait Company Whose Financier Named In Epstein Files

Cheltenham's schools superintendent said there are reported connections between the company that takes student portraits and Leon Black.

ICE Activity Reported In Abington

Abington Police issued a statement to try to calm fears Friday about ICE activity in the township.

Popular Italian Grill, Wendy's Location Close In Eastern Montco

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

ICE Activity Protocol Addressed In Montco

Abington Police Chief Patrick Molloy issued a statement with Montgomery County authorities about how police would handle ICE activity here.

Man Fatally Shot Wife 5 Times, Tried To Kill Himself In Montco: Court Records

A Philadelphia man was charged with first-degree murder after fighting in a car last Saturday night in Rockledge Borough.

Arcadia University Adding Cyber Security Degree

The Glenside-based university will become one of the first in the Philadelphia region to offer the agree, which starts next fall.

$514K Red-Light Grant To Bolster Abington Safety

Abington officials said the state grant will provide traffic safety improvements to four key township intersections.

Abington Police Take The Plunge

Abington Police members joined the cause at the 2026 Philadelphia Law Enforcement Polar Plunge for Special Olympics.

School Plans Unveiled Tuesday In Eastern Montco

School districts in eastern Montgomery County are still coping with the impact of Sunday's blizzard.

New Recruitment Grant Helps Elkins Park Fire Company Grow Its Base of Volunteers

Elkins Park residents are encouraged to volunteer with their local fire company.

Man Charged With Killing Wife In Montgomery County, Officials Say

As police approached him, he put a gun to his head and pulled the trigger, but the firearm was out of ammunition.

Snow Emergency Remains In Jenkintown Borough

Jenkintown officials are asking residents to avoid borough roads following Sunday's storm.

Hazardous Road Conditions Prompt Abington Police Warning

Abington Police are urging residents to stay off township roads following Sunday's blizzard.

Snow Totals Revealed From Blizzard In Eastern Montco

Sunday's blizzard brought heavy snow accumulations in the Philadelphia region.

School Closings Reported In Eastern Montco

With Sunday's storm, school districts in Lower Bucks County will be closed on Monday. Many will have a Remote Learning Day.

Dramatic Dog Rescue, Miracle Field Ready: Eastern Montco News

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

Snow Emergency Declared In Cheltenham Township

The Philadelphia region is bracing for a major winter storm on Sunday into Monday.

'Peaceful' Protest Planned In Abington On Saturday

Abington For Peace said the peaceful protest will take place on Old York Road on Saturday afternoon.

Public Hearing Set Over Abington Housing Grant

Abington officials will discuss the township's housing, community, and economic development​ needs during the hearing early next month.