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May 24, 2019

When Minutes Aren't Enough: Time to Live-Stream Local Gov't Meetings

In an era where most of us carry a veritable TV studio in our pockets, we can reasonably ask why … Continue reading “When Minutes Aren’t Enough: Time to Live-Stream Local Gov’t Meetings”

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May 24, 2019

Color Day in Jenkintown — Red Wins!

The Reds finally triumphed in Jenkintown’s 2019 Color Day Contest by a score of 57 to 35. What is Color … Continue reading “Color Day in Jenkintown — Red Wins!”

May 24, 2019

Jenkintown Council Meeting Notes, May 2019

At Jenkintown Council’s Meeting on May 22, the board approved a resolution in support of House Bill 763 which would … Continue reading “Jenkintown Council Meeting Notes, May 2019”

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May 23, 2019

Unofficial Election Results for Cheltenham

Incumbents triumphant again and only one contested commissioner race. Hail democracy! Cheltenham School Director Candidate Party Total Tyrone M. Scott … Continue reading “Unofficial Election Results for Cheltenham”

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May 23, 2019

Thunderstorm Watch in Effect

The national weather service has issued severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 8 PM EDT this evening for the following … Continue reading “Thunderstorm Watch in Effect”

May 23, 2019

Abington PD, Fire Companies Respond to House Fire, Accident, Injuries Reported

On May 21 at approximately 3:00 PM, the Abington Township Police Department along with the Edge Hill, Roslyn, Weldon, Abington, … Continue reading “Abington PD, Fire Companies Respond to House Fire, Accident, Injuries Reported”

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May 23, 2019

Abington, Jenkintown, Cheltenham Fire Companies Respond to Fire in Glenside

Last night, multiple area fire companies assisted the Glenside Fire Company at a dwelling fire at the 500 Block of … Continue reading “Abington, Jenkintown, Cheltenham Fire Companies Respond to Fire in Glenside”

Abington Police

May 22, 2019

Man's Threats to Abington Police Officer Results in Arrest

On May 13, 2019, at 12:00 PM, an on-duty Abington Township Police Officer came into contact with a male who … Continue reading “Man’s Threats to Abington Police Officer Results in Arrest”

Jenkintown election results

May 22, 2019

Unofficial Election Results: Jenkintown

Jenkintown’s Democratic plebiscite results offers few surprises and no actual Republicans. School Director Candidate Party Total Nancy W. Campbell DEM … Continue reading “Unofficial Election Results: Jenkintown”

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May 22, 2019

Unofficial Election Results: Abington Township

These are the totals for Abington Township as provided by Montgomery County. Abington School Director Candidate Party Total Vico Bertogli … Continue reading “Unofficial Election Results: Abington Township”