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šŸŒ± Patch AM: How Abingtonā€™s Gobble Wobble 5K turns Thanksgiving into a good cause

And on the Abington Patch calendar - Head Heart & Hands 5K Run/Walk

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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:

  • How Abington's Gobble Wobble 5K turns Thanksgiving into a good cause
  • Could a lawsuit sink Cheltenham's new pool plan before Abington families dive in?

Also on today's calendar: Head Heart & Hands 5K Run/Walk and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Is there anybody completely useless? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A bit of morning rain, with a high of 65 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Thursday: A steady morning breeze, temps: high: 65, low: 48.
  • Friday: Breezy with variable clouds, with a high of 72 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• The Best Events in the Delaware Valley This Fall (metrokids.com) — Abington runners and walkers can circle Nov. 26 for the Gobble Wobble 5K at the Willow Grove YMCA, a Thanksgiving fundraiser with races for all ages. It's one of several fall outings around the Delaware Valley, from chocolate and coffee in Oaks to family shows and concerts across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.
   

• Cheltenham's $4.5M pool project may be delayed by a resident's lawsuit, a township official says (inquirer.com) — Cheltenham's plan to spend up to $4.5 million on new public pools at the former Melrose Country Club—an amenity many Greater Abington families would likely use—could be derailed by a resident's lawsuit over the no-bid lease structure. As courts weigh the challenge and a requested construction halt, township officials warn delays might jeopardize the project, while residents debate transparency, cost, and the loss of Conklin Pool.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Philly-area Scottish Pipe Band takes home prize at world championship (6abc.com)
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Hatboro

  • Family-Owned Manufacturer Opens In Horsham (patch.com)

Ok Abington! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: No because they can always be used as a bad example! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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