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🌱 Patch AM: Willow Grove Park Mall Getting Sold: Report

Also check out August 21 - 22 - 23 / FRI - SAT- SUN BARN SALE! HOT TREASURES FOR HOT SUMMER DAYS!! RAIN OR SHINE! on the Abington Patch…

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Good morning Abington! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Major ownership shakeup coming to Willow Grove Park Mall
  • State grant targets badly worn Rockledge streets near Abington
  • Thinking about policing? See how to apply in Abington Township

Also on today's calendar: August 21 - 22 - 23 / FRI - SAT- SUN BARN SALE! HOT TREASURES FOR HOT SUMMER DAYS!! RAIN OR SHINE! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Some sun, then turning cloudy, with a high of 79 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Saturday: Humid with rain and a t-storm, temps: high: 76, low: 65.
  • Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 82 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Willow Grove Park Mall Getting Sold: Report (patch.com) — Abington-area readers will see a major change at Willow Grove Park Mall, as a large portion of the property is being sold to a partnership of three New York real estate firms after a loan on the site matured. The sale involves 62 acres with key anchors like Macy's, Nordstrom Rack, Bloomingdale's, Primark, and popular retailers such as Apple and Sephora, underscoring the mall's importance as one of the region's largest shopping destinations.
   

2. 'Heavily Traveled' Rockledge Roads Getting Repaired (patch.com) — Drivers near Abington should expect smoother trips through neighboring Rockledge Borough, where a new PennDOT Multimodal Transportation Fund grant will pay to repave heavily used sections of Loney and Burke streets. State Rep. Ben Sanchez says the project, part of a broader statewide transportation investment, targets some of the borough's most urgent roadway needs and will improve everyday travel for local residents.
   

3. Abington Township Police Department now accepting applications for the 2027 Police Officer Examination (glensidelocal.com) — Abington Township residents interested in a law enforcement career can now apply for the 2027 Police Officer Examination, with applications due by April 2, 2027. The department outlines age, education, citizenship, fitness, driving, and appearance requirements, and encourages applicants to review all criteria and complete the online form ahead of the deadline.
   

4. Can SOL National's North Penn, Pennridge, Neshaminy repeat playoff success? (buckscountycouriertimes.com) — Abington High's football team is trying to rebound from a 1–9 season, with senior Caleb Smith taking over at quarterback and Kai Taylor leading both the backfield and defense. A full Suburban One League National preview also highlights Abington's rivals and even recalls a five-touchdown game Pennsbury's Luke Beighley had against Abington, giving local fans context for the 2026 playoff race.
   

5. Former owner of auto repair business in Glenside sentenced for 8 felony counts of illegal firearm possession (glensidelocal.com) — Abington police were central to an investigation that began after a 2024 threat report in North Hills, ultimately uncovering multiple illegal firearms and leading to a lengthy prison sentence for a former Glenside auto shop owner. The case involved ghost guns, large amounts of ammunition, and body armor found at the Mt. Carmel Avenue business, which now operates under a new name.
   

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