Racist Spray Painting At Park, Plug Pulled On Pool: Eastern Montco News

EASTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA — Three juveniles have been charged for spray painting racist remarks at an Abington playground.

Meanwhile, the state's 9/11 memorial for the victims of the Sept. 11 attacks on America was vandalized this past week.

This is a summary of stories that made news in eastern Montgomery County this past week:

3 Juveniles Charged In Racist Spray Painting Crime At Abington Park

Three juveniles have been charged in the vandalism of an Abington park in which racist remarks for spray painted throughout the playground, police said. (Read More)

Cheltenham Terminates Melrose Pool Contract

It's back to the drawing board after the Cheltenham Commissioners voted on Monday to pull the plug on the Melrose Pool project following a lawsuit. (Read More)

Garden Of Reflection 9/11 Memorial Vandalized

The Garden of Reflection — Pennsylvania's official 9/11 memorial — has been vandalized. Lower Makefield Police said the vandalism took place on Tuesday. (Read More)

Gas Station Burglary Under Investigation

Cheltenham Police are investigating a burglary at a gas station in which the suspect used a hammer to smash through the front door. (Read More)

Clean And Renewable Energy Resolution Passed In Jenkintown

At its September meeting, the Jenkintown Borough Council approved a resolution to transition to renewable energy. (Read More)