Abington
Abington is a historic township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, established in 1704.
It is known for its rich history, diverse neighborhoods, and strong community services.
With a population of over 58,000, it offers a blend of suburban living and historical charm, making it a desirable place to live and work.
Address: 1176 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001
Phone: (267) 536-1053
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Governor Josh Shapiro Has a Simple Answer to PETA’s Calls to End Groundhog Day Tradition
Governor Josh Shapiro isn’t on board with PETA’s latest push to retire Punxsutawney Phil, writes Mike Snider and Amiras Encinas for USA Today. The animal…
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Governor Josh Shapiro Advocates for Recreational Marijuana
Governor Josh Shapiro is once again advocating for recreational marijuana legalization in Pennsylvania, writes Gillian McGoldrick. Abington’s own Shapiro cited the potential tax revenue as…
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Abington Middle Schooler Amelia Fletcher Brings Relief and Fun to Children in Kensington
Abington’s Amelia Fletcher is just 14 years old and making a big difference in Kensington, writes Courtenay Harris Bond for the Philly Voice. Fletcher volunteers…
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Make No Mistake, Pittsburgh: Governor Josh Shapiro is a Birds Fan
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro isn’t shy about his sports loyalties, writes Gilian McGoldrick for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Ahead of Sunday’s rare Eagles–Steelers matchup in Philadelphia,…
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Abington’s Katalin Karikó Inducted Into 2024 Class of Distinguished Daughters of Pennsylvania
Katalin Karikó, a Nobel Prize laureate, Penn professor, and renowned mRNA researcher from Abington, has been inducted into the 2024 Class of Distinguished Daughters of…
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Chester County Leadership: Gary Liguori, Chancellor and Dean, Penn State Abington
Gary Liguori, Chancellor and Dean at Penn State Abington, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up on Long Island, where his interest in running earned…
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Governor Shapiro Forgets ID, Denied Alcohol
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro was ironically the first to be denied an alcoholic beverage under a new state law expanding access to canned cocktails, reports…
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Elusive John Singer Sargent Portrait Briefly Comes out of Hiding
A portrait by John Singer Sargent resurfaced recently before being tucked back away, reports Peter Dobrin for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The portrait from 1903 is…
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Doylestown’s Fred Beans Acquires Four Dealerships in Abington, Boosts Regional Footprint
Fred Beans, a prominent dealer based in Doylestown, has expanded its reach by acquiring four dealerships and a collision center in Montgomery County from Northern…
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Chester County Leadership: Danielle Geyer, Executive Director, Freedom Village at Brandywine
Danielle Geyer, Executive Director of Freedom Village at Brandywine, spoke to VISTA Today about growing up in Abington, playing on a boys’ soccer team with…
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Nemours Children’s Health Expands with Newest Location in Malvern
Nemours Children’s Health continued to expand its footprint in the Philadelphia suburbs with a new pediatric specialty care center in Malvern, writes John George for…
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From Target in Abington to Their Callowhill Wedding, a Couple Celebrates Their Journey to Love
The wedding of Nzinga Gocking and Vidalina Rodriguez at Location 215 in Callowhill in late spring was a celebration of the couple’s decade-long relationship, writes…
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Hollywood Actor and Montco Native Bradley Cooper Buys Home in New Hope Amid Budding Romance with Gigi Hadid
Award-winning actor, director, and Montgomery County native Bradley Cooper will soon call New Hope home, writes Mara Siegler for Page Six. Cooper, who is…
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120-year-old Abington Estate, a Treasure Trove of History, Now on the Market
Across from Penn State Abington campus, sits a 120-year-old estate originally owned by inventor Walter Herring and built in 1903, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia…
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More Sweet and Savory Eating Destinations Coming to Montgomery County
The restaurant business is booming all around the Philadelphia Region, including Montgomery County, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Here are some new restaurants…
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When Lightning Strikes: Haverford Systems Helps Abington Presbyterian Church Weather the Storm
A lightning bolt can change things fast. Ask the folks at Abington Presbyterian Church, which has one of the tallest buildings in Abington. A lightning…
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Penn Likely to Be Top Research Institution for Licensing Revenue, Thanks to Abington Resident
The University of Pennsylvania is likely to once again be on the top among U.S. research institutions for licensing revenue, thanks to COVID-19 vaccines lead…





























































