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🌱 Patch AM: Major Area Mall Changing Ownership In Eastern Montco

Happening soon: Ukrainian Folk Festival 2026 on the Abington Patch calendar

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Hello Abington! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Willow Grove Park Mall set for new ownership and fresh changes

Also on today's calendar: Ukrainian Folk Festival 2026 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A stray thunderstorm, with a high of 82 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Monday: Partly sunny with a shower, temps: high: 79, low: 61.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Major Area Mall Changing Ownership In Eastern Montco (patch.com) — Residents around Abington will see a major change as Willow Grove Park Mall, one of the region's largest shopping centers, is set to be sold to a partnership of New York firms. The weekly business roundup also highlights revitalization efforts in nearby Hatboro, a new cafe in Warminster, and a back-to-school promotion from Bensalem-based Rita's Italian Ice.
   

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

Jenkintown

  • Cheltenham Township to discuss Pitcairn Development Project plans for new mixed-use building with 50 apartments, office renovation with 36 apartments (glensidelocal.com)
  • Montgomery County food safety inspections found raw, shelled eggs sitting out, flies and dead cockroaches on ladle in kitchen (pottsmerc.com)

Glenside

  • Upper Moreland police charge wanted man with driving a stolen vehicle, evading/resisting arrest, drug possession following foot pursuit (glensidelocal.com)
  • Mr. Irving William Westerman, longtime special education teacher at Cheltenham High School, has passed away (glensidelocal.com)

Wyncote

  • Abington Township Police Department now accepting applications for the 2027 Police Officer Examination (glensidelocal.com)
  • Cheltenham police warn of 'aggressive' coyote spotted in (fox29.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!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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