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Good day Abington! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Abington playground defaced with racist graffiti; three juveniles now charged
  • What Pennridge's hot streak means for Friday night's game at Abington
  • Shooter who killed Abington SEPTA driver receives decades-long prison sentence

Also on today's calendar: Concerts@Calvary presents Drew Nugent and the Midnight Society and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Warmer, with a high of 74 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 80, low: 62.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 80 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Racist Spray Painting At Park, Plug Pulled On Pool: Eastern Montco News (patch.com) — Residents in Abington are reacting after three juveniles were charged with spray painting racist remarks throughout a local playground, prompting renewed concern about hate incidents in town. The weekly roundup also highlights other eastern Montgomery County developments, including a canceled pool project in Cheltenham, vandalism at the state's 9/11 memorial, a gas station burglary, and Jenkintown's new clean energy resolution.
   

• FOOTBALL: Pennridge improves to 7-0 with 1st win at North Penn since 2001 (centredaily.com) — Pennridge's football team improved to 7–0 with a 20–8 win at North Penn, powered by a pick‑six and a stingy defense. Local fans will want to note that Pennridge, the defending SOL National champ, now heads to Abington for its next road game Friday, setting up a big conference test on the Galloping Ghosts' home turf.
   

• Woman sentenced for fatal shooting of Abington resident, SEPTA bus driver (glensidelocal.com) — An Abington resident and longtime SEPTA bus driver, Bernard Nicholas Gribbin, was fatally shot while driving his route in 2023, and the shooter, Zhontay Capers of Philadelphia, has now been sentenced to 32½ to 67 years in prison. The case, based on surveillance video and a guilty plea to third‑degree murder, brings legal closure for Gribbin's family and neighbors.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Jenkintown

  • Cheltenham's 2026 homecoming to feature a soccer game and a staff vs. students flag football game (glensidelocal.com)
  • Jenkintown schools need more space. The district may buy an affordable housing complex. (inquirer.com)

Glenside

  • 225-unit apartment community in Fort Washington nearing completion, move-ins expected in December (glensidelocal.com)

Wyncote

  • GG Banks' commitment traces back to one weekend (newsbreak.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: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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