A woman died Wednesday after an MBTA Commuter Rail train collided with her vehicle in Abington The fatal incident occurred on Wednesday, April 30 around noon on Centre Avenue near the Abington train station, according to WCVB The train's crossing gates and warning system were functioning properly Manager of Media Relations and Public Affairs at Keolis The Kingston Line train involved in the crash left South Station at 11:25 a.m and was terminated in Abington due to a "road vehicle on the right of way," the MBTA Commuter Rail wrote in a now deleted post on X Wednesday Shuttle buses replaced Kingston Line trains until normal train service resumed at around 4 p.m AbingtonCaps Off: Penn State Abington sibling scholars to graduate togetherSiblings Jaime and Cayla Burkhart took different paths at Penn State Abington but they supported each other and will graduate together on May 9 ABINGTON, Pa. — Siblings Jaime and Cayla Burkhart attended Penn State Abington together but they took markedly different paths while earning their degrees The pair will cap off their college careers together when they graduate on May 9 Jamie, a year older than Cayla, will earn a degree in accounting, and he will begin his career this summer at the global financial services firm SEI Investments. He pitched for the campus' NCAA Division III baseball team Cayla completed her student teaching at an elementary school in Philadelphia and will graduate with a degree in elementary and early childhood education She hones her skills in leadership and communication with children through her work at the nearby Willow Grove YMCA Watch the video for their powerful example of family ABINGTON, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — A woman was killed after an MBTA Commuter Rail train collided with her car in Abington Wednesday the crash happened around noon on Centre Avenue near the Abington train station Read More: City Of Boston Rolls Out New Smart Parking Meters In South End "A preliminary investigation suggest the gates were in the down position safety warning system was fully engaged when the vehicle being operated by a female proceeded through," Transit Police Superintendent Richard Sullivan said in a statement Commuter Rail operator Keolis also said the crossing gates and warning system were working at the time of the crash Officials have not released the driver's identity "We are still investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident," Sullivan said Shuttle buses replaced Kingston Line trains for several hours Wednesday afternoon Follow WBZ NewsRadio: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | iHeartmedia App | TikTok This website is unavailable in your location It appears you are attempting to access this website from a country outside of the United States therefore access cannot be granted at this time Please Support Continuous Local Covid-19 Coverage on Glenside Local A May Day National Day of Action is scheduled for Thursday May 1 from 5:00pm – 7:00pm at the sidewalk/parking lot by District Taco located at 1475 Old York Road in Abington Township 50501’s website says it “is a peaceful movement Violence of any kind will not be tolerated.” Across the country—from fruit fields in California to classrooms in Chicago from kitchens in Queens to loading docks in Atlanta—working people are rising up We are demanding a country that puts our families over their fortunes—public schools over private profits Trump and their fellow profiteers are trying to create a race to the bottom—on wages and silence immigrant voices.May Day 2025 we are standing united We’re organizing for a world where every family has housing or immigration status.They’re defunding our schools and targeting immigrant families with fear and violence This is a war on working people—and we will not stand down Using the principles of nonviolence and peaceful protest we will stand together and stand strong.This May Day This is the beginning of a new era—one where working families lead We are reclaiming our power from corporate elites Their time is up.STOP THE BILLIONAIRE TAKEOVER More details can be found here In related news, U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders will headline a May Day rally in Philadelphia on Thursday as well, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported For all the latest news, follow us on Facebook or sign up for Glenside Local’s “Daily Buzz” newsletter here The Abington Township Board of Commissioners will consider a mobile food vendor ordinance on Thursday Some of the most asked questions can be found below: Q: Why does the Township need this ordinance?A: There has been an increase in both occasions of and desire to have food trucks in the township While these are a fun opportunity for something new with them comes the potential for safety issues The Fire Marshal has conducted courtesy checks of food trucks in the township and has often come upon missing fire extinguishers fire suppression system out of date or nonfunctional This ordinance will allow for enforcement of basic safety regulations providing a safe and enjoyable time for all Q: Who will it impact?A: This ordinance directly affects mobile food vendors who will now have to register with the Township or resident who would like to host a food truck Q: When will the ordinance be adopted and when will enforcement begin?A: The ordinance is scheduled to be considered for advertisement by the Board of Commissioners at their May 8th meeting and the earliest it would then be voted on is at the June 12th Board of Commissioners meeting Enforcement will begin 5 days after the ordinance is adopted.  Q: What is required for my business to host a mobile food vendor?A: Mobile Food Vendors will be required to register with the Township which will include providing business information and completion of a fire safety inspection by the Fire Marshal’s Office The process is meant to be thorough but fair in ensuring everyone’s safety or are there specific hours I need to follow?A: There are regulations for when food trucks may operate They may operate only between the hours of 7 AM and 9 PM There are also time restrictions for Single Event Location permits Q: Does this mean food trucks can operate on residential streets?A: No The ordinance will restrict when and where mobile food vendors can operate keeping them off of residential neighborhood streets The only time they can operate on a neighborhood street is under a Single Event Location permit and with approval of the Fire Marshal and Zoning Officer Abington police will host an open house on Saturday There will also be a live performance by the Philadelphia Police and Fire Pipes and Drums More details can be found here An international trade war between China and the U.S could be the end of one Abington man’s small business After 10 years growing Chapman Brewing Equipment, which sells stainless-steel equipment used by hobbyists and small businesses brewing beer and kombucha, owner Steve Schnarr says his thriving company might not survive a 145% tariff on Chinese imports “We were ready to do about $500,000 in retail sales this year I put down a large deposit for about 1,000 units back in March when tariffs were 20%,” Schnarr said last week Schnarr works with a factory in China to build the fermenters and other equipment he designs and he works with a distributor in Texas to mail direct to customers the company expanded to making wax melters for making candles Schnarr said his current run of production he paid for in March is sitting at the factory ready to ship but said he “doesn’t have the confidence or the finances" to deal with the new tariffs Schnarr said he and many other businesses are struggling to figure out how to respond to tariffs that seem to change by the week when building a reliable and affordable supply chain can take months to set up Schnarr started the company from a crowdfunded campaign in 2015 moving across the country to live out of a van in Portland for a couple of years while setting up distribution Schnarr moved to China for several years working with manufacturers before moving back to Abington about two years ago to help his mother with the mortgage and work around the house If the tariffs aren't lifted or lowered soon Schnarr said his company might only have a matter of months before closing down Along with the higher costs the tariffs impose Schnarr said the volatility of how Trump is implementing tariffs has many businesses waiting to react “From the people I’ve talked to in the industry They’re just putting everything on hold,” Schnarr said “If they have stuff that they normally get from China they’re not looking to move to a different country because who knows what the tariff rates are going to be with different countries?” The tariff policies of the White House have been unstable, with sweeping tariffs on many countries paused days after being announced Most recently, Trump announced on April 2 his “Liberation Day” reciprocal tariffs that set a baseline 10% import tax on every country around the globe Tariff Timeline: Tariff timeline: Tracking the evolution of Donald Trump's trade war Just as those broad tariffs went into effect on April 9, Trump announced a 90-day pause for every country but China which is when the current rate of 145% was set Schnarr said he could work with his manufacturers overseas and distributors stateside if the tariffs were lower but he can’t justify the price hike needed even if he could pay the upfront cost of the tariffs adding that it just isn’t feasible for his to have a reliable supply chain that pivots as fast as Trump’s tariffs change Trump doesn’t understand how the supply chain works,” said Schnarr he said he’s looked at eating the cost of the deposit and moving manufacturing of his fermenters wax melters and other equipment to the U.S “I’ve looked all over North America and nobody’s making these The only three places I know of in the world where they can make these are China Production in Germany would be too expensive and Schnarr said the quality from India wouldn’t be as good as the factory in China In yet another swift trade war change, Trump told reporters on April 23 in the Oval Office that tariffs on China were expected to “come down substantially.” Schnarr responded to the news saying “the tariffs are absolutely unsustainable It’s nice to hear that from Trump though.”  Optimistic talk about future trade negotiations alone doesn't add up to much for Schnarr who said Chapman only has about three to six months of inventory to sustain itself Schnarr said his and many other businesses will have to get through some supply gaps “Most people don't realize that even if the tariffs went to zero today Schnarr is taking landscaping work and other odd jobs to keep some money coming in while he waits to see if his business meets a bitter end “I was hoping this was going to be something bigger Chris Ullery can be reached at cullery@couriertimes.com An MBTA commuter rail train collided with a vehicle at around noon on Centre Avenue near the Abington train station, according to reporting by WCVB WCVB's Sky5 helicopter reported that there appeared to be a sheet covering a victim next to a badly damaged SUV lying against a chain-link fence near the tracks The Kingston Line 11:25 a.m. train from South Station was terminated at Abington due to what the MBTA called a "road vehicle on the right of way", the MBTA Commuter Rail wrote in a post on X according to the MBTA Commuter Rail X account The next inbound train will be the 2:17 p.m. from Kingston, they wrote on X It is unclear what caused the crash at this time The MBTA could not immediately be reached for comment at the time of this article's publication Abington for Peace, a local organization, shared photos and videos from the May Day National Day of Action on Thursday May 1 at 1475 Old York Road in Abington Township Jefferson Abington Hospital received a “B” rating in The Leapfrog Group’s spring 2025 Hospital Safety Grades released Thursday The nonprofit watchdog group assigned safety grades ranging from “A” to “F,” for 3,000 general hospitals around the country Jefferson Abington previously received a “B” rating in 2024 Holy Redeemer Hospital and Medical Center in Meadowbrook (Abington Township) received an “A” rating The hospital has earned an “A” Grade for five consecutive grading rounds or more qualifying it for recognition as a “Straight A” hospital In January, Redeemer Health, which owns and operates Holy Redeemer Hospital in Abington and Huntingdon Valley, launched a $46 million plan to improve revenue and cut expenses For the report on both hospitals, you can click here For all the latest news, follow us on Facebook or sign up for Glenside Local’s “Daily Buzz” newsletter here Chapman Brewing Equipment, an Abington Township-based manufacturer of stainless-steel equipment for hobbyists and small businesses brewing beer and kombucha, may not survive a 145% tariff on Chinese imports, the Bucks County Courier Times reported Owner Steve Chapman said he “doesn’t have the confidence or the finances” to deal with the new tariffs brought on by the international trade war between China and the U.S I put down a large deposit for about 1,000 units back in March when tariffs were 20%,” Chapman told The Times Chapman launched his business in 2015 from a Kickstarter-funded campaign. From the website: We are a group of homebrewers who have come together from around the world to design and manufacture high quality We all come from different backgrounds and have had our own experiences brewing you will find two main products: A fully insulated and a steel drum fermenter which can also double as a kettle Trump told reporters on April 23 in the Oval Office that tariffs on China were expected to “come down substantially,” USA Today reported and it won’t be that high,” Trump said But it won’t be zero — used to be zero The Trump administration’s tariff plan—dubbed “Liberation Day”—was previously criticized by Governor Josh Shapiro and Congresswoman Madeleine Dean of Glenside AbingtonCaps off: It’s homecoming for Abington commencement speaker ShaVon SavageShaVon Savage, the assistant superintendent of the Cheltenham School District, graduated from Penn State Abington in 2000. Credit: Penn State. Creative Commons ABINGTON, Pa. — Alumna ShaVon Savage will come home to Penn State Abington on May 9 the accomplished educator and attorney will deliver the commencement address to the class of 2025 Savage has served as the assistant superintendent of the Cheltenham School District since last summer after achieving success in roles including teacher, school improvement coordinator, education attorney, principal and district level administrator in the Lower Merion and Philadelphia school districts. Her full bio is available on the Abington website Savage’s ties to the campus run deep since she enrolled in courses while still a student at nearby Abington Senior High School. She graduated with a business major in 2000 as a member of the first class to earn bachelor's degrees from the campus In advance of her keynote address on May 9 Savage: I could stay at home with my parents and attend school and I also really liked the internship opportunities I had one with a bank and one with an investment firm and I could take multiple classes with the same professors I got great advice and found adults that were interested in my trajectory and who encouraged me to explore my options Q: What experiences as an undergraduate were the most impactful Savage: I have a minor in English and truly believe that my classes at Abington prepared me for the writing that was required of me as a law student and lawyer and the professor encouraged me to explore my voice and convey messages to the audience in succinct but creative ways My public speaking seminar prepared me for the time I would spend in front of audiences I met some great students who I was able to hang out with and who served as a support network Savage: I would say my most impactful mentors were my business professors Professor Steve McMillan in particular was a favorite of mine He always had great advice and was able to steer me in the right direction with honest feedback and a listening ear He helped to clearly lay out a path to graduation for me and wrote recommendations for me as I pursued employment Q: How did your path change from a business degree to a career education Savage: I became a teacher after graduation because one of my professors shared an application for a teaching intern program and thought I’d be good at it He knew something about me I didn’t quite see in myself at that point I think I delved into education so wholeheartedly because I saw the impact a good teacher or professor could have on a student’s experience as a learner and on how they view themselves I attempt to emulate that every day and center the student in everything I do “Any path you plan is bound to change; accepting that now will make the journey more of an enjoyable adventure.” Q: What factors and experiences have been important to your development Savage: I have always had the benefit of having good mentors speak well of you in rooms when you’re not even present provide you with opportunities and set up educational experiences for you but we don’t often see what it looks like in its truest form I have had teachers who boosted my self-esteem bosses who gave me opportunities to learn and grow and mentors who treated me to a meal once a quarter to talk through work and life challenges I have had mentors who were clear about the challenges that I would face in different environments and contexts and prepared me for them in the best ways they knew how I had a family who empowered me to explore my curiosities and who taught me early that I was good enough to do anything I put my mind to I think the combination of these two factors allowed me to craft a career trajectory that satisfied my internal sense of purpose to serve and support children and to do so in ways that supported the development of an expertise in this area Q: What advice would you give people who find that their career plans have changed or no longer align with their degree You will grow and change as an individual throughout your life Your career should serve how you want to live Know that there are many ways to make money but that your purpose and joy can be satisfied in lots of different careers Explore and be willing to admit that you don’t have all the answers right now Any path you plan is bound to change; accepting that now will make the journey more of an enjoyable adventure Q: Some Abington students are pursuing Early Childhood and Elementary Education degrees Savage: Learn to ignore the rhetoric and the politics we have certain legal mandates we must adhere to for sure teachers are the most important people in a child’s life Know that you will have an impact and think hard about the impact you’d like to have Everyone in this room remembers their worst and their best teacher Penn State Abington provides an affordable accessible and high-impact education resulting in the success of a diverse student body It is committed to student success through innovative approaches to 21st-century public higher education within a world-class research university Penn State Abington is a residential campus that offers baccalaureate degrees in 26 majors Her low-key personality and positive attitude masked her steely determination to take advantage of every opportunity available at Abington and apply them to her career goals “I’m not set on a specific position — only a mindset I want to merge my technical skills with my passion for helping others and contributing to a greater cause My goal is to create technology that has a real-world impact,” Joanem said “I’m particularly interested in human-centered technology I want to be part of projects that solve meaningful problems and enhance user experiences and leverage my skills to make systems more efficient My priority is finding a role where I can continue learning growing and making a difference,” she continued Joanem is so intent on expanding her skills that she enrolled in the Integrated Undergraduate-Graduate program to earn a master’s in software engineering through Penn State Great Valley It allows computer science students to save money and time by earning both degrees in five years although Joanem will complete both in only four years “The master’s program has helped me refine my technical and analytical skills while working on advanced projects It will make me more competitive in the job market and better prepared for complex problem-solving,” she said While Joanem is the first person in her family to attend college she tackled the college process like a pro and career opportunities on my own,” she said My experience led me to become a resident assistant for the first-gen living learning community so I could support other students in the same position.” In addition to working in the Lions Gate residence hall Joanem developed an array of skills by taking advantage of opportunities inside and outside the classroom the curriculum for a design thinking course included 10 days in Europe with faculty and classmates “My study abroad experience in Germany was a defining moment in my college journey,” Joanem said engaging with students and professionals from diverse backgrounds and experiencing a global perspective on education and technology broadened my horizons It reinforced my adaptability and problem-solving skills while giving me a deeper appreciation for international collaboration.” Another transformative experience was serving as the president of Lion Ambassadors volunteer tour guides “It has been about building a community of student leaders dedicated to representing Penn State I’ve had the privilege of welcoming prospective students and learning how to manage a team,” Joanem said Mentors who supported her growth included the Residence Life staff and Alberlin De Orbe Rodriguez, a first-year admissions counselor and Lion Ambassadors’ adviser “Her unwavering support and encouragement pushed me to apply for the resident assistant position and pursue graduate school — decisions that have had a tremendous impact on my growth and future She saw potential in me that I didn’t always see in myself and she challenged me to go after opportunities,” Joanem said As she wrapped up her capstone project for her final computer science course the New Jersey resident looked back three years on her decision to enroll at Abington “I liked the close-knit community and the ability to build strong relationships with professors while still having access to everything Penn State has to offer Penn State pride played a big role in my decision — there’s something special about being part of a network that extends far beyond one campus,” Joanem said “The sense of community I’ve found here has been invaluable and I know these relationships will continue to impact my life far beyond graduation,” she continued Joanem offered three pieces of advice for new students: Get involved early She took her own advice and it led the Penn State Abington Advisory Board to award her its Impact Award last week Being a first-gen student has taught me resilience and my experiences at Penn State Abington have given me the tools to succeed I'm excited for what's next and hope to inspire others to chase their goals with confidence,” Joanem said The Abington Art Center announced their 2025 Summer Concert Series spanning six nights from Thursday June 26 through August 7 (excluding July 3) behind Abington Art Center’s Alverthorpe Manor in Jenkintown The family-friendly mini-festival will include free live music Performing artists from across the tri-state region include Lancaster’s 9-piece horn troupe America’s Got Talent star Dylan Zangwill and the students of the M3 (Modern Music Makers) program for the Abington School district Abington Art Center has partnered with Series Producer and Founder of Stage United “The mission of Stage United is to inspire communities by not only creating greater access to unique live concerts like these,” says Joe Montone “but to also demonstrate the power of collaboration This series is presented by and for our backyard — it takes all of us to make this happen.” The two entities welcome local arts patrons who are celebrated through various sponsorship offerings for their commitment to community enrichment Sponsor support helps off-set the production costs associated with the series Hiway Theater and The Dovetail of Glenside are rallying together for the concert series by co-presenting the 1980 classic The Blues Brothers on Wednesday The Hiway will contribute 50% of sales to the Abington Art Center Summer Concert Series fundraising campaign For more information about these free public concerts, the 2025 artists line-up, or to become a sponsor, you can click here Tickets for The Blues Brothers at the Hiway Theater can be found here AbingtonCaps Off: New Abington graduate's novel wins award selected for a conferencePenn State Abington student Oshelynn Cabrera created character sketches for the protagonists in her first novel "Where the Stars Remember Us."  Credit: Courtesy Oshelynn Cabrera ABINGTON, Pa. — Oshelynn Cabrera is wrapping up her final semester at Penn State Abington with accolades for her debut novel "Where the Stars Remember Us," which she discussed at an international conference and Eileen Walton Smith Award for Achievement in the Arts and Humanities for the book The Smith selection committee described her work as “an exceptional achievement and a fitting recipient of the award Cabrera’s story takes us deep into the life of her protagonist as he wrestles with class the book also serves as a tutorial for the reader in understanding contemporary Korean culture.”  said the book reflects on her personal obstacles and her multicultural background “It’s a story about family trauma and forgiving and moving on for your own benefit and seeing the light at the end the tunnel It’s my homage to the Korean and Thai cultures that raised me,” she said Cabrera was the only Penn Stater invited to present at the Sigma Tua Delta International English Honors Society in Pittsburgh last month She also serves as the president of its Abington campus chapter including New York Times bestselling authors One of the other students invited me to collaborate on a proposal she was submitting about Shakespeare and the translation of his plays to media,” she said Cabrera, a psychological and social sciences major with a writing minor, encourages other students to present at or attend conferences and symposiums. She was supported with funds from ACURA “I submitted my paper on a whim and I got in Take a chance and network because you deserve to get your name out there,” the first-generation college student said She spent countless hours writing "Where the Stars Remember Us," and she credits Jimmy J. Pack Jr., assistant teaching professor of English for helping her refine the novel during two courses ENGL 212: Introduction to Fiction Writing and ENGL 422: Fiction Workshop offering invaluable support as I navigated the writing and publishing process,” she said alluding to the notes he provided to bring the book to fruition who edited Cabrera's pitch letter to literary agents said he will miss their conversations about writing after Cabrera graduates tenacious writing students I have worked with in recent years,” he said “Her dedication to writing is an inspiration to her fellow writing students as well as our faculty It is clear that she not only loves to write but is compelled to be creative and her drive to revise and better her work it took her less than six months to complete a novel — I'm so proud of her!”          The Philadelphia resident is looking ahead to “a fresh experience” after graduation by enrolling in a master’s degree program outside of the United States She plans a dual career as a therapist and author She’s also revisiting her years at Abington where was busy with campus organizations and working at the Lions Gate residence hall and as a peer leader Cabrera also spent time supporting other students as a math tutor and staffing the front desk at the Chaiken Center for Student Success, where she reported to Meredith Tarditi “Oshelynn is a great example of what can be possible for students here at Abington by connecting with faculty I know others will be inspired by her achievements,” Tarditi said Cabrera leaves Abington with many fond memories of the campus community and there is professionalism weaved into their friendliness Abington really wound up choosing me,” she said BROCKTON — A Brockton District Court judge held two brothers accused of murdering a 43-year-old Abington accountant without bail Wednesday as their defense attorneys lamented what they called the state’s lack of evidence I've never seen a homicide case built on such flimsy evidence," defense attorney Brian Kelley told The Enterprise after the hearing's conclusion "It always seems to be people of color in these situations," he said Abington Police arrested Suzito Lopes, 43, of Quincy, and Antonio Lopes, 37, of Taunton, in January in connection to the death of Anthony Leverone who was found bludgeoned to death in the backyard of his Abington home on Dec Both brothers pleaded not guilty to murder charges in connection to Leverone’s death and have been held without bail since their arrests on Jan Who was Anthony Leverone? Abington murder victim 'loved to make everyone laugh' Prosecution says DNA evidence, surveillance footage link brothers to victimAccording to reporting by WCVB the Lopes brothers were seen on surveillance video with the victim at the Brockton Café at around 2 a.m police discovered Leverone dead in his backyard with a large contusion above his left eye and an abrasion to the back of his head A propane tank with the victim's blood was also found at the scene As part of the investigation, police seized Suzito Lopes' blue Hyundai Sonata which was allegedly seen in the area of the incident according to the Plymouth County District Attorney's office DNA results from the car indicated two reddish brown stains inside the vehicle were a mix of the victim and Suzito Lopes' DNA as well as the victim and Antonio Lopes' DNA investigators also found a work glove inside Suzito Lopes' vehicle that matched one found in Leverone's driveway Mini alcohol bottles consistent with bottles found at the scene were also found in Suzito Lopes' home Abington Police and Massachusetts State Police Detectives obtained arrest warrants for the two men and on Jan police arrested Suzito Lopes at a home in Brockton Antonio Lopes turned himself into the Abington Police Department New details emerge in case Quincy, Taunton brothers held without bail in Abington murder Antonio Lopes' defense attorney Brian Kelley argued in court Wednesday the state's DNA evidence does not place his client at the scene of the crime Leverone had been in a fight earlier in the evening that the Lopes brothers helped break up which could account for the traces of the victim's DNA found in the car a piece of evidence that demonstrates that my client was the person who committed the offense?" Kelley asked the court Judge Jeffrey Clifford ordered both brothers held without bail Wednesday pending a probable cause hearing on April 16 Middleboro High School players Leah Swift and Emily Oates retreat back to the dugout in the ninth inning as the game against Abington High School was postponed due to inclement weather on Tuesday The second-year Abington boys’ coach brought up an old sports cliché before his team took on Cheltenham on Saturday afternoon.  Jake Manigault (above) scored 21 points in Abington's win “I don’t ever say that ‘this is a must-win,’” he said “but the way that we’d been playing The Ghosts were less than 24 hours removed from a 29-point loss at the hands of Suburban One League favorite Upper Dublin in danger of a third loss in four games at the hands of a quality Panthers squad That’s a slide in the wrong direction with the postseason hurdling closer.  And though Abington hung on the brink of defeat in both regulation and overtime Ghosts senior Jake Manigault and sophomore Xander Grasty came up with big plays at clutch times to flip the script right at the end delivering a 60-58 win over the Panthers in the opening game of a boy-girl doubleheader “It’s classic Cheltenham-Abington,” Marsh said of the two rival schools Cheltenham’s Rice’s Mill Road becoming Abington’s Highland Avenue midway between the pair “Incredible that we were able to persevere and pull it out I’m really happy for our guys for being able to do that It was a back-and-forth game that saw Cheltenham’s six-point halftime edge erased by the end of the third quarter and the lead exchanged numerous times in the first half of the fourth quarter The host Panthers had a chance to win it in regulation up three points with under two minutes to play on a put-back layup by Xavier Willougby But Abington’s Paul Glants hit the first big shot for the Ghosts a 3-pointer that bounced high off the rim before dropping straight through the net with 90 seconds to play in regulation That was the same score heading into overtime Cheltenham missing a 3-pointer with 30 seconds left in regulation before Abington traveled with two seconds on the clock The Panthers once again took a three-point lead in the extra session Kamal Mason getting a transition bucket with 2:35 left before Justin Ezeukwu split a pair of foul shots with 1:04 to go.  “We always got to keep our heads up,” Manigault said one-possession game or a two-possession game with a minute left we know we have plays drawn up for situations like that we knew what we were going to run and just had to keep our head up and keep playing until the clock hits zero.” Xander Grasty (above) tied the game with a 3-point play the Ghosts’ 5-foot-8 sophomore point guard and son of Abington athletic director/former head coach Charles Grasty getting past his defender off the bounce on a spin move and finishing with a left-hand layup and-one the foul shot tying it up with 40.7 seconds remaining.  Maingault capped off a 21-point outing with a put-back bucket off a missed corner 3-pointer from junior Faizon Garland gathering up a loose ball and calmly depositing it home with less than five seconds remaining.  “I know that the corner’s his shot but it’s crunch time so we’ve got to crash the rebounds,” said Manigault who finished three points shy of his season high “I start crashing and I see the ball is loose nothing to be nervous about,” he added.  10 in the unofficial District 1 6A rankings Those rankings are important not just because they determine the district bracket — the top eight seeds get a bye to the second round seeds 9-16 hosting seeds 17-24 in the opening round — but also because they determine who fills out the Suburban One League tournament behind the four division winners.  Abington will have to rely on those district rankings to make the league playoffs which puts Abington in a good spot at the moment But the Ghosts have a tough finish: at Wissahickon we don’t have any easy games left,” Marsh said “[It’s] all these inter-conference games that are really difficult that’s why I said it was a must-win — as a coach you hate to say that Thompson dominates glass as Cheltenham girls keep chugging along As the Cheltenham girls’ resurgence continues under first-year head coach Monique Boykins the Panthers knocked off another major milestone on Saturday.  Zoe Thompson (above) had a career-high 24 rebounds in Saturday's win A 57-49 win over Abington was the first time that Cheltenham had beaten its rival since January 21 Joe’s guard and eventual PIAA State Player of the Year Ciara Andrews scored 29 points in a 71-61 victory.  “Whatever Cheltenham they knew last year this is a different team,” Boykins said and we don’t take any team that we play we don’t take anybody lightly.” In addition to breaking a 13-year winless streak Cheltenahm’s victory was its sixth in a row as it now has three wins more than its total last year (14-2 an eight-year streak of postseason-less play almost certainly coming to an end this February.  Junior forward Zoe Thompson put together a monster double-double with 15 points and 24 rebounds The 6-foot-tall forward picked up eight of those on the offensive end as she dominated the glass all game long while also doing a great job of scoring inside and getting to the foul line (9-12 FT).  Thompson’s return has no doubt been a boost as she spent her sophomore year at SCH Academy after starting off as a freshman at Cheltenham.  my first time seeing her [...] I identified it early I knew she was the piece that we needed to close everything,” Boykins said “She’s aggressive on the boards she knows her way around the basket to put it back in.” Senior guard Jiah Price and junior wing Maya Simmons each scored 14 Price adding seven rebounds of her own to the tally Junior guard Paige Powell rounded out the quartet in double figures with 11 of her own plus three rebounds Senior forward Cassie Bugg added to the rebound domination with nine more That was enough to offset a 23-point outing from Abington junior Mikiaya Durham who hit five 3-pointers and got fouled shooting two others.  but Cheltenham continually built its lead from five points after one guard to double-digits early in the second half holding its visitors at arms’ length the entire way home.  “The biggest thing is patience and poise and that’s something I talked to the girls about,” Boykins said it was a good win for us but it was an ugly win I felt like we have to capitalize off their mistakes more they definitely worked together with one another.” Before Saturday’s result hit the District 1 page though they also didn’t have a December win over Eastside Paterson (N.J.) factored in both of which are likely to provide a little bump in the formula Cheltenham still has five games left in the regular season including a tough trip to New Hope-Solebury on Jan But a top-eight finish and spot in the second round of the district playoffs — one win shy of states — is very much at play “I want people to know we’re coming,” Boykins said though she edited herself by text afterwards: “I don’t want to say we’re coming — I want people to know WE ARE HERE!” AbingtonDemonstration by famed wooden boatbuilder a career builder for Abington studentsPenn State Abington and two Philadelphia museums are hosting a visit by Douglas Brooks ABINGTON, Pa. — Penn State Abington and two Philadelphia nonprofits the Independence Seaport Museum (ISM) and the Museum for Art in Wood (MAW) are hosting a return visit by Douglas Brooks He will discuss his work and demonstrate traditional Japanese boatbuilding techniques from March 28 to March 30 Brooks apprenticed with seven boatbuilders in Japan and he will share experiences drawn from more than two dozen trips to the island nation His research focuses on the techniques and design secrets of the craft which have been passed from master to apprentice with almost no written record H. John Thompson, associate teaching professor of art at Abington explained that Brooks’ work shows students the many opportunities in the arts “As we consider innovative ways to create impactful learning experiences his work and reflections on his experiences in Japanese boat shops should be inspiring to students and faculty Douglas’ work also preserves a way of teaching and learning by illustrating how a study of history and an artistic craft can lead to a rewarding and fulfilling life and career,” he said Thompson’s students built a 12-foot duckboat in collaboration with ISM in 2022 and Brooks' visit is in conjunction with a current interdisciplinary course in wooden boatbuilding which focuses on the art “While I don't expect the students to become professional boatbuilders the class is an important example of how many opportunities there are to pursue a sustainable and fulfilling creative life with the foundation of an education in the arts,” Thompson said This partnership with the MAW and ISM advances Abington’s initiatives to make meaningful connections with organizations in the region “These partnerships illustrate to students the range of careers a life in the arts may include from becoming a studio artist and researcher to work in museums and non-profit organizations,” Thompson said Brooks’ visit is supported by a Penn State Abington faculty development grant Brooks’ schedule while in the Philadelphia area:  12:15-3 p.m. lecture and boatbuilding demonstration at Penn State Abington Evening reception and book signing at the Museum for Art in Wood in Philadelphia  Plane-making workshop at Independence Seaport Museum Brooks specializes in the construction of traditional wooden boats for museums and private clients He worked in the Small Boat Shop at the National Maritime Museum in San Francisco and has since built boats at museums in Japan and across the United States he was awarded the American Craft Council’s Rare Craft Fellowship Award Brooks has taught workshops at Middlebury and Bates colleges and conducted a workshop at the Apprenticeshop in Rockland and the Northwest Maritime Center in Port Townsend This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Two brothers accused of murdering a 43-year-old Abington man were indicted on murder charges in Plymouth Superior Court Tuesday Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy J who was found bludgeoned to death in the backyard of his Abington home Dec The Plymouth County DA's office said Wednesday April 16 they will not prosecute the brothers' District Court cases and instead will move forward in Plymouth Superior Court What happened in court? Defense laments 'flimsy' DNA evidence against Taunton, Quincy brothers Unlike in District Court, a Superior Court judge can sentence a defendant to state prison for life, according to the Plymouth County DA's office The brothers will be re-arraigned in Plymouth Superior Court on May 7 St. Patrick's Day traditions and the South Shore hold tighter to each other than hands around the (hopefully inward-pointing) heart of a Claddagh ring so it's no surprise that some of the most boisterous and best celebrations and parades around honoring the most Irish of all days – falling this year on Monday the biggest and jolliest uncle of the local parades which can hoist its own hefty mug of cheer to match it are traditionally the two most well-attended in the region Here's what you need to know about this year's parades on the South Shore When the Scituate St. Patrick's Day Parade is this yearThe 31st annual Scituate St. Patrick's Day Parade takes place on Sunday The parade has grown by five times its original size and is considered the largest St Patrick's Day parade on the South Shore and the third-largest in Massachusetts The parade has historically drawn about 20,000 attendees and features well over a dozen musicians bands and other performers in addition to a host of floats sponsored by area businesses and organizations Plenty of fundraising and fanfare in the lead-up to the paradeA parade the size of Scituate's doesn't come cheap and fundraising events and other traditions in its lead-up are as much a part of the celebration and fun as the parade itself The annual "fictitious mayor of Scituate contest," in which contestants host events to raise money for the parade Whoever drums up the most "votes" (dollars raised) is named "mayor." They each hold events beforehand More about the women and their fundraiser's can be found at Weloveaparade.com under the "mayor's race" tab The mayor will be chosen – and multiple raffles winners announced – during the Grand Marshal Dinner at The Drift at Widow's Walk Golf Course When is the Grand Marshal Dinner?The Grand Marshal Dinner takes place beginning at 6 p.m at the Drift In at the Widow's Walk Golf Course Tickets to the dinner are $20 per person and can be purchased at the door Reservations can be be made by calling 617-549-8042 The dinner menu consists of corned beef and cabbage or chicken and will will be served at 7 p.m The meal will be proceeded by recognition of the corporate sponsors of the parade and then presentations from state Rep Patrick O'Connor to the Grand Marshal of the parade and the Rose of the parade Then the drawing of the three winners of the Mayor's Voting Raffle followed by the announcement of the winner of the mayor's race Participants will earn a St. Pat's Plunge beach towel for every $100 raised. Donation forms can be downloaded from the Scituate St. Patrick's Day Parade website Direct donations can also be made the day of the plunge The parade is scheduled to run from 1 to 4 p.m The parade kicks off at the Veterans Memorial Gym 327 First Parish Road (the old Gates Intermediate School) and heads down First Parish Road up Beaver Dam Road and right onto Jericho Road where the parade ends at 44 Jericho Road near the Hatherly Road there will be no parking allowed on Front Street There will also be no-parking areas around Scituate Harbor Cars parked illegally will be ticketed and towed People are advised to use the Scituate High School and Widow's Walk Golf Course parking lots where shuttles will take them to viewing spots to watch the parade beginning at 11 a.m Return shuttle service will take people back to the parking lots after the parade's conclusion More: Did you know St. Patrick's Day as we know it originated in Boston? Holiday has many myths The Abington St. Patrick Day Parade's Facebook page offers the following tips and information for St Why is the Abington St. Patrick's Day Parade always on a Sunday?As the Abington St Patrick Day Parade website tells it the parade was held on March 17 regardless of the day of the week on which it fell and all of the mid-week parades were entirely motorized  bands were hired and the parade became a marching parade The marching parades became so popular that today all of the parades are marching parades and are held on Sundays with awards are given for Best Decorated Car Game Recap: Baseball | 4/18/2025 11:53:00 PM Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here ABINGTON — Sgt. Scott Sherman, a Randolph police officer with 23 years of service According to the Plymouth County District Attorney's Office and Transit Police Department an MBTA commuter rail train hit a pedestrian at the Birch Street railroad crossing just before 8 p.m A first responder from Abington declared the man dead at the scene The DA's office said the crossing gates were working Transit Police said the train's lights and bells were activated and that the train sounded its horn The investigation so far found no mechanical problem with the train and that it was going below the 70-mph speed limit Randolph Police Chief Anthony Marag mourned the loss in a Monday statement extremely intelligent and well-respected," Marag said professionalism and unwavering commitment to public service made a lasting impact on all who had the privilege to know and work alongside him." His assignments spanned from working with young people to aiding elders He served the Randolph Public Schools as a school resource officer and was also the department's elder affairs officer What he said then 2008 interview with Scott Sherman Patrolled Randolph High School, among other rolesSherman's roles included patrolling Randolph High School, according to a 2008 profile in the Quincy Patriot Ledger he was from Quincy and would have become a lawyer if he hadn't gone into public safety "I try to keep the students from making mistakes that affect their futures both academically and personally," he said in 2008 adding that he liked to use humor to defuse situations becoming a sworn police officer with a law license according to Marag and Massachusetts Bar Association records "The entire Randolph Police Department mourns this devastating loss," Marag said "We will stand together to support each other and Sgt Sherman’s family as we navigate this difficult time His legacy and contributions to this department and our community will never be forgotten." Transit Police Superintendent Richard Sullivan said his agency and the entire MBTA organization "offer our most heartfelt condolences to the decedent’s family and loved ones."  no details were yet available regarding funeral and memorial services (This story was updated to add new information and a photo.) Send your news tips to reporter Chris Helms by email at CHelms@enterprisenews.com or connect on X at @HelmsNews Small rainbow trout swam in temperature-controlled water in a clear plastic container in the back of Chris Hall’s Jeep Fourth graders from Clarks Summit Elementary School took turns saying "hello" to their tiny temporary aquatic classmates The students helped him count just how many trout his class raised Hall’s class is part of the Pennsylvania Trout in the Classroom program, which is a partnership between the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission and PA Trout Unlimited Teachers and students raise trout to learn about not only the life cycle "It shows the kids different type of ecosystems and how they're so fragile that we need to take care of planet Earth,” he said Hall asked the parents to help carry the buckets down to the shore of the South Branch of the Tunkhannock Creek on Keystone College’s campus The creek is part of the Susquehanna River’s watershed The college’s Environmental Education Institute (KCEEI) partners with Hall for the event They later taught the students about macroinvertebrates and how to fly fish "I'm so encouraged by how you all just immersed yourself in nature today," said Kelley Stewart while standing in the creek in waterproof rubber boots Rainbow trout are not native to Pennsylvania The Fish and Boat Commission stocks the creek and other waterways with the fish annually for anglers Hall’s classroom trout will help boost natural populations the students formed two lines and took turns netting their classmates out of the buckets and into the creek and now they're just gonna now they're gonna grow more and more and more," said fourth grader Ariana Siddiqui said it was so fun to watch them hatch and grow in their classroom and then we're gonna start a new life cycle," he said Hall taught the class how to set up a fish tank The class raised the trout in a 75-gallon tank in the back of Hall’s classroom The eggs had to be kept at 54-degrees and in the dark Hall put insulation boards around the entire fish tank The trout spent about the first month and a half of their lives in egg baskets until they hatched they start so little and then eventually they actually do this big effect on our ecosystem," said Ariana He likes to raise fish and thought it would be a good idea to incorporate the program in his classroom Hall got a grant for the tank and the chiller "The kids have really liked to watch them grow up Daniel and their classmates were naming the trout until they swam away in the creek "It gives them an understanding of what goes into raising trout and where they come from," he said WVIA News wants to hear from you! 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Reach out anytime at wvianews@wvia.org CLARKS SUMMIT – Larry Hughes kept Upper Moreland on even terms with Abington Heights with his steady inside presence the Golden Bears had just enough to get past the perennial northeastern Pennsylvania powers on their home court Cybok made six of his last seven 3-point attempts and scored all 20 of his points in the last 12:15 Friday night to lead the Golden Bears past the District 2 champion Comets before a near-capacity crowd in a Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association Class 5A first-round state boys basketball tournament game Larry Hughes (above) scored 16 points in Upper Moreland's win “We knew they were going to take our shooter away,” said Hughes who scored 12 of his 16 points in the first half and finished with team-highs of eight rebounds and two blocked shots he found a rhythm in the second half and he just started lighting it up.” The first Cybok 3-pointer created the last of nine lead changes on a night when neither team was ever up by more than eight “Incredible energy in the gym,” Golden Bears coach Dan Heiland said the hometown crowd and Abington Heights’ own 3-point shooting prowess The Golden Bears held the Comets to 2-for-10 in the second half something Heiland attributed to both improved defense and Abington Heights cooling off a bit “We definitely stressed it,” Heiland said “We knew they shoot a lot of threes and make a lot of threes.” Abington Heights certainly stressed defending Cybok’s shots from beyond the arc He got off just in the first half and one more in the first 3:45 of the second half specifically to discuss how to defend Cybok completing a personal 5-for-5 stretch in a span of 2:55 “My teammates got me open; they set screens,” Cybok said They would switch and I would get open easier “I was feeling confident and started shooting more.” The teams combined for 3-pointers on five straight possessions combining for 15 points in 1:15 without a miss when Cybok alternated 3-pointers around Andrew Kettel and Jordan Shaffer hitting for Abington Heights The Comets pulled within two points on five occasions in the fourth quarter and one point in the last 20 seconds Jaden Cybok (above) has been hitting 3s all year for Upper Moreland After quieting down for most of the fourth quarter Cybok had the baskets the last two times the Comets got within two First he made a back cut and converted a blind pass from Hughes out of the post for a layup to make it 55-51 with 2:09 remaining “We all work together really well,” Cybok said leaving Cybok alone in the left corner for a 3-pointer and 58-53 lead with 1:37 remaining “He wasn’t fun to watch him scoring them on us but he can really shoot the ball and that’s what he did.” Colson Campbell made two free throws with 19.5 seconds left for the final margin Abington Heights got off two 3-point attempts in the closing seconds but Hughes pulled down the final rebound with less than two seconds left The Golden Bears were 8-for-10 from the line while Abington Heights was 5-for-9 Shaffer led Abington Heights with 20 points has made 10 trips to the state quarterfinals including last season when it was unbeaten going into a meeting with state champion Imhotep Charter Upper Moreland (20-6) advanced to face York Suburban (20-8) in Tuesday’s second round