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šŸŒ± Patch AM: How a $922,822 grant will reshape Abingtonā€™s Baederwood Park

Also, don't miss Second Tuesday - Community Shredding at Upper Moreland Public Lib on the Abington Patch calendar

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Coffee in hand, Abington? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a $922,822 grant will reshape Abington's Baederwood Park

Also on today's calendar: Second Tuesday - Community Shredding at Upper Moreland Public Lib and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 89 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
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  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Montgomery County municipalities receive $1.2 million in grants post Ida (pottsmerc.com subscription) — Abington Township is receiving nearly $923,000 in state disaster recovery funds to rebuild the Baederwood Park footpath and restore its storm-damaged stream buffer, improving both safety and access for residents. Local and state officials say the Ida-related project will reduce future flooding risks while preserving one of Abington's key natural recreation spaces.
   

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