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Abington, Pennsylvania is located in Montgomery County. Zip codes in Abington, PA include 19001.

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16 hrs ago | Patch.com

UDPATE: Suspected Burglars Crash in Abington

A The three men who crashed into a tree and two utility poles were likely fleeing from an attempted burglary on Fitzwatertown Road, according to Abington Police.A According to police, a resident in the 1800 block of Fitzwatertown Road called police at about 4:50 a.m. today after he saw a tall, slender man outside his window.

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Fri May 25, 2012

Patch.com

Man Admits to Stealing $200K in Silver From Rydal Home

A Earlier this week, a man admitted to stealing about $200,000 worth of silver from a house in the 1500 block of Warner Road in Abington in 2009, according to an Intelligencer story .

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Wed May 23, 2012

Patch.com

[Fake] Crash at Abington Senior High

A fake car crash on the campus of Abington Senior High School this morning left one person "dead" and several others injured.

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Patch.com

UDPD Reports: Arrests, DUIs, and Thefts

Theft - A UDHS school employee walked into the police department to report the theft of a Apple iPhone 4S cell phone.

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Tue May 22, 2012

Patch.com

Abington Fire Department Reaches Out During Relay

A The Abington Township Fire Department gave young people participating in the 24-Hour Relay Challenge on Saturday a chance to learn about volunteer firefighting through hands-on demonstrations.

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Thu May 17, 2012

Examiner.com

The Importance of Instrumental Music Education

The importance of instrumental music education cannot be undervalued.A Learning music helps children gain musical intelligence which will bring them happiness and comfort their whole lives.A Learning music also helps children learn other subjects such as math.A If your school has a music program like the wonderful programs in Cheltenham and ... (more)

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Wed May 16, 2012

Patch.com

LMSD's $43 Million in Reserve Funds 4th Highest in State

The Lower Merion School District had $43 million in reserve funds last year-the fourth highest reserve in the state, which on June 30 of last year had $3.2 billion total reserve funds in school districts , according to an article in the Pennsylvania Independent .

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Patch.com

Timber Closes?

A Timber Wood Fired Grill , in the corner of Old York and Woodland roads, appears to have closed permanently - at least that's what the makeshift printer-paper signs on the doors say.

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Mon May 14, 2012

Patch.com

Upper Dublin Residents Attend Swearing-In Ceremony for Madeleine Dean

From Marjorie Berlinghof: Although Tuesday, May 8 in this part of the Delaware Valley, saw no rain until late afternoon, it was a drizzly, gray day in Harrisburg.

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Fri May 11, 2012

Patch.com

Troop 1 in Abington to Sell Mother's Day Flowers

A Looking for some last minute flowers for Mother's Day? Boy Scouts of America Troop 1 in Abington has you covered.A The Troop , which is based out of Abington Presbyterian Church , and is in the Cradle of Liberty Council , will be selling flowers this Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the corner of Baeder and Old York roads.

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Patch.com

Abington Commissioner Benzak to Step Down

A Toward the end of last night's lengthy board of commissioners meeting, Abington Commissioner Les Benzak made an announcement: he said he was resigning, effective May 25.

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Thu May 10, 2012

CBS Local

3A1 2-Month Closure of Major Pa. Turnpike Access Artery Begins Next Week

Abington Pa. , Brad Segall , Easton Road , Fitzwatertown Road , Gene Blaum , KYW Newsradio 1060 , Penndot , Pennsylvania Department of Transportation , Pennsylvania Turnpike , Sandy Run Creek , Susquehanna Road ABINGTON, Pa.

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Patch.com

Abington's Crescendudes Make Their Rounds

A As a service learning project, and in order to promote the music program and to entertain fifth and sixth graders,The Crescendudes, Abington's male a capella Group, recently performed at all seven Abington elementary schools.

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Tue May 08, 2012

Patch.com

Second Alarmers Carnival Begins Tonight

Thrill rides, games, food and live entertainment will be on hand starting tonight as the Second Alarmers Rescue Squad ushers in its spring carnival.

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Patch.com

Abington Earns Silver from 'U.S. News and World Report'

A Earlier today, U.S. News and World Report released its rankings of the best high schools in the country.

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Mon May 07, 2012

Patch.com

Poll: Readers' Choice, Best Place for Happy Hour

A Need a beer, martini, margarita or sidecar? Readers' Choice is back, and this week we're looking for the best place to go for happy hour.

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Patch.com

Cheltenham Fire Under Investigation

A U-Shaped building in the 8400 block of Limeklin Pike is still smoking following a late-night fire.A Cheltenham Fire Marshal Joe O'Neill said moments ago that units got a call for smoke in the area at about 11 p.m. last night.

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Fri May 04, 2012

Philly.com

Five priests are out, three reinstated

Church officials have deemed five priests unsuitable for ministry due to substantiated claims of sexual abuse or other significant violations of the ministerial code, Archbishop Charles J. Chaput announced Friday.

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Patch.com

Abington Man Among Powerball Jackpot Winners

A Among the winners is Robert Landgraf of Abington. Landgraf is among nine winners hailing from Montgomery County.

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Thu May 03, 2012

Patch.com

Anthony L. Pistilli, Sr., 72, of Ambler

Anthony L. Pistilli, Sr., 72, of Ambler, PA died on April 30, 2012 at his home. Anthony was born in Abington, PA on September 18, 1939 to the late George J. and Mattia Pistilli.

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