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🌱 Patch AM: Penn State Abington, Arcadia University Start New Year

Also, don't miss Incredible Yard Sale on the Abington Patch calendar

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Good morning Abington! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • New semester brings fresh energy to Penn State Abington and Arcadia
  • Abington businesses, residents may claim cash from SPS fire settlement
  • Why Abington is ditching Flock cameras and rewriting surveillance rules

Also on today's calendar: Incredible Yard Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Warm; breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 86 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Breezy with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 83, low: 64.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Penn State Abington, Arcadia University Start New Year (patch.com) — Students are back on campus at Penn State Abington and nearby Arcadia University, bringing renewed energy to Old York Road and Easton Road. New and returning students moved in with help from staff and athletes, while Penn State Abington's chancellor joined families in lighthearted games to kick off the academic year.
   

• SPS Technologies Settles Lawsuit Over Massive Fire (patch.com) — Residents and business owners in Abington affected by the massive 2025 SPS Technologies fire may soon receive compensation through a proposed $5 million class action settlement fund. If approved by the court, eligible businesses could claim up to $5,000 and homeowners up to $500 for documented losses, while the company proceeds with building a smaller aerospace facility on Highland Avenue.
   

• Abington is trying to break its 2028 contract with Flock amid data concerns, police chief says (inquirer.com) — Abington Township is moving to end its contract with Flock Safety's license plate readers over data-sharing concerns and has approved a new Axon camera system with tighter local control. Police and commissioners are drafting new surveillance policies, including 30‑day data retention, audit requirements, and limits on sharing information with outside agencies, which could affect how local investigations are conducted.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Jenkintown

  • Hiway Theater in Jenkintown announces special showings in September (glensidelocal.com)
  • Lower Moreland grad launches ERAs Health & Longevity, new direct primary care practice in Blue Bell (glensidelocal.com)
  • SPS Technologies reached an agreement to settle a class-action lawsuit over a massive 2025 factory fire in Montgomery County (inquirer.com)

Glenside

  • Elkins Park man arrested for brandishing an unlicensed firearm following a road rage incident in Cheltenham Township (glensidelocal.com)
  • Cheltenham school board to vote on $266K payment to former superintendent Dr. Brian Scriven, The Inquirer says (glensidelocal.com)

Wyncote

  • Man arrested for assaulting a police officer, resisting arrest, and stealing a bottle of liquor from the Fine Wine & Good Spirits in Wyncote (glensidelocal.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: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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