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Living in Rydal-Meadowbrook: What It's Really Like, From the Morning Train to the Weekend Trails
A neighbor's honest look at daily life in Rydal-Meadowbrook: the 30-minute SEPTA ride to Center City, half-acre lots, top-rated Abington schools, and green space at every turn.
Gladys Knight at the Keswick, Kathy Griffin's Comedy Night, and The Tallest Man on Earth: Your Mid-October Guide for Rydal
The Empress of Soul lands at the Keswick Theatre on October 7, Kathy Griffin brings her New Face New Tour on October 15, and The Tallest Man on Earth plays an intimate folk night on October 18. Here is your mid-October guide for Rydal and Abington Township.
Budget Season Begins: Two October Board Meetings Worth Putting on the Calendar
October kicks off Abington Township budget season: the Board of Commissioners meets October 8 and October 22, the FY 2027 preliminary budget usually first appears at an October special meeting, and last year brought the first township tax increase in three years. Here is what Rydal-Meadowbrook residents should watch.
Abington Fest Lights Up Three Parks, Yachtley Crew Sets Sail at the Keswick, and The Jayhawks Turn 40: Your October Kickoff Guide for Rydal
Abington Fest turns Roychester, Roslyn, and Crestmont Parks into a three-day township celebration October 2 through 4, Yachtley Crew brings the yacht-rock sing-along to the Keswick Theatre on October 2, and The Jayhawks with The Cactus Blossoms celebrate 40 years on October 22. Here is your October kickoff guide for Rydal and Abington Township.
Peak Saturdays at the Glenside Market, a Tom Petty Tribute Under the Keswick Marquee, and Final Weeks at Abington Art Center: Your October Guide for Rydal
The Glenside Farmers Market pours out peak-season apples and cider every Saturday through late November, The Breakers bring the Tom Petty hits to the Keswick Theatre on October 17, and the fall exhibition at the Abington Art Center stays on view through October 19. Here is your October guide for Rydal and Abington Township.
Peak Season at the Glenside Market, Final Saturdays at Meadowbrook Farm, and The Blair Witch Project With Its Cast at the Keswick: Your October Guide for Rydal
The Glenside Farmers Market pours out peak-season apples and cider every Saturday through late November, the free gardens of PHS Meadowbrook Farm stay open until October 17, and a special screening of The Blair Witch Project with a live cast Q&A lands at the Keswick Theatre on October 29. Here is your October guide for Rydal and Abington Township.
Pools, Public Comment, and a $350,000 Storm-Recovery Hearing: Your Township Week Ahead for Rydal-Meadowbrook
A public meeting on the swimming pool feasibility study lands Wednesday, September 23, the Board of Commissioners meets Thursday evening as budget season takes shape, and a public hearing on a $350,000 Hurricane Ida grant modification follows September 30. Here is your township week ahead for Rydal-Meadowbrook.
Fall Saturdays at the Glenside Market, The Hooters Under the Keswick Marquee, and a Free Holiday Craft Fair: Your October-November Guide for Rydal
The Glenside Farmers Market carries fall produce through late November, Philadelphia's own The Hooters play the Keswick Theatre on November 6 and 7, and the free Holiday Art & Fine Craft Fair returns to the Abington Art Center lawn on November 15. Here is your October-November guide for Rydal and Abington Township.
Glenn Miller Swings Into the Keswick, The Musical Box Recreates Genesis, and Free Shredding Day Clears Out Fall: Your Late-October Guide for Rydal
The Glenn Miller Orchestra brings its timeless big band sound to the Keswick Theatre on Monday, October 26, The Musical Box recreates the 1970s Genesis era across two nights on October 23 and 24, and Abington Township's free paper shredding day clears out fall clutter on Saturday, October 17. Here is your October guide for Rydal and Abington Township.
The Final Jenkintown Market of the Season, Firehouse Open Houses Across Abington, and Ghostbusters in Concert at the Keswick: Your Late-September Guide for Rydal
The Jenkintown Farmers Market wraps its 2026 season Thursday, September 24, all five Abington fire companies open their bays during Fire Prevention Week October 4 through 10, and Ghostbusters in Concert lights up the Keswick Theatre on October 19. Here is your late-September through early-October guide for Rydal and Abington Township.
300 Free Trees, Fall Leaf Season Prep, and a Busy Week of Township Meetings: Your Mid-September Checklist for Rydal-Meadowbrook
Registration is open now for 300 free native trees from the Shade Tree Commission, the township leaf vacuum program starts its first fall pass in late October, and meetings on September 23 and 24 set up pool feasibility and budget season. Here is your mid-September checklist for Rydal-Meadowbrook.
The Vampire Circus at the Keswick, Tusk on the Marquee, and Fall Saturdays at the Glenside Market: Your Next Six Weeks in Rydal
A family-friendly Halloween circus lands at the Keswick Theatre on October 10, the Fleetwood Mac tribute Tusk lights up the marquee on September 26, and the Glenside Farmers Market pours out fall produce every Saturday through late November. Here is your guide for Rydal and Abington Township.
A Free Garden Tour at Meadowbrook Farm, Seven Blocks of Art in Jenkintown, and Abington Fest Across Three Parks: Your Late-September Guide for Rydal
A free guided garden tour at PHS Meadowbrook Farm on September 19, the Jenkintown Festival of the Arts on September 27, and Abington Fest across Roychester, Roslyn, and Crestmont Parks October 2 through 4. Here is your late-September through early-October events guide for Rydal and Abington Township.
A New Exhibition at the Abington Art Center, Classic Cars on Easton Road, and Abington Fest Across Three Parks: Your Mid-September-October Guide for Rydal
A fresh Faculty, Staff, and Member Show opens at the Abington Art Center on September 10 and runs through October 19, the 26th annual Roslyn Fall Festival & Car Show closes Easton Road with classic cars on September 19, and Abington Fest turns three parks into one big township celebration October 2 through 4. Here is your mid-September-October events guide for Rydal and Abington Township.
Abington Township Ends Its License-Plate Reader Contract Over Privacy: What Happens Next Gets Decided Thursday
The Board of Commissioners voted to end the police contract with Flock Safety and replace its license-plate reader cameras with an Axon system over privacy and data-leak concerns, and Governor Shapiro has backed a statewide ban. Here is what it means for Rydal-Meadowbrook and how to weigh in at Thursday's meeting.
Labyrinth in Concert at the Keswick, Free Days at PHS Meadowbrook Farm, and a Spooktacular Fall Fest: Your September-October Guide for Rydal
The 1986 fantasy classic Labyrinth screens with a live orchestra at the Keswick Theatre on September 25, free days remain at PHS Meadowbrook Farm before the season closes in mid-October, and The Mom Market's Spooktacular Fall Fest brings a family celebration to the Glenside area on October 25. Here is your September-October events guide for Rydal and Abington Township.
Art Behind Bars Opens at the Abington Art Center, Cheap Trick Under the Keswick Marquee, and Abington Fest Across Crestmont Park: Your Mid-September Guide for Rydal
A new fall exhibition opens Thursday, September 10 at the Abington Art Center, Cheap Trick lights up the historic Keswick Theatre on September 21, and the second annual Abington Fest returns to Crestmont Park October 2 through 4. Here is your mid-September events guide for Rydal and Abington Township.
Gary Clark Jr. Under the Keswick Marquee, Saturday Produce at Glenside Station, and Classic Cars on Easton Road: Your Early September Guide for Rydal
A Gary Clark Jr. night lights up the historic Keswick Theatre on September 8, the Glenside Farmers Market serves peak-season Saturdays at the train station, and the 26th annual Roslyn Fall Festival & Car Show lines Easton Road with vintage automobiles on September 19. Here is your early September events guide for Rydal and Abington Township.
Back to School, the Close of Pool Season, and the Run-Up to Budget Season: Your September Township Calendar for Rydal-Meadowbrook
School starts September 8, the outdoor pools close for the season this Labor Day weekend, and the Board of Commissioners meets twice in September as the township begins its run-up to budget season. Here is your September township calendar for Rydal-Meadowbrook.
A Back-to-School Picnic at Rydal Elementary, Beatles vs. Stones at the Keswick, and Seven Blocks of Art in Jenkintown: Your September Guide for Rydal
The Rydal Elementary back-to-school picnic brings neighbors onto the school lawn Friday evening, a Beatles vs. Stones show lights up the historic Keswick Theatre, and the Jenkintown Festival of the Arts turns the town square into an open-air gallery. Here is your September events guide for Rydal and Abington Township.
Saturdays at the Glenside Market, Thursday Nights in Jenkintown, and Abington Fest Across Three Parks: Your September Calendar for Rydal
Saturday mornings bring peak-season produce to the Glenside Farmers Market, Thursday evenings bring a brand-new market with live music to the Jenkintown library, and Abington Fest turns three parks into one big township celebration in early October. Here is your September events guide for Rydal and Abington Township.
Food Trucks on Glenside Avenue, Classic Cars in Roslyn, and Seven Blocks of Art in Jenkintown: Your September Events Guide for Rydal
The Glenside Food Truck Festival serves up a Thursday night block party on September 10, the 26th annual Roslyn Fall Festival & Car Show fills Easton Road with vintage automobiles on September 19, and the Jenkintown Festival of the Arts turns the town square into an open-air gallery on September 27. Here is your September events guide for Rydal and Abington Township.
Three Major Infrastructure Projects Changing How We Move Around Abington Township
A $17 million Route 611 bridge replacement, the Moredon Road bridge nearing completion, and $514K in traffic safety upgrades at four intersections — here is everything Rydal-Meadowbrook residents need to know about three major projects reshaping transportation in Abington Township.
Saturday Produce at Huntingdon Valley, Art Exhibitions This Fall, and One More Summer Weekend at Alverthorpe Park: Three Events Shaping Rydal's Calendar Right Now
The Huntingdon Valley Farmers Market is in full swing with peak late-summer produce, the Abington Art Center is about to open its Fall Solo Series exhibitions, and Alverthorpe Park still has mini golf, fishing, and a few more summer weekends left. Here is your late-August guide for Rydal and Abington Township.
E-Bike Rules, Back-to-School Countdown, and a Busy Week of Township Meetings: Your Late-August Guide for Rydal-Meadowbrook
The Abington Township Board of Commissioners votes on a proposed e-bike ban for parks on August 27, the Planning Commission meets August 25, and school starts September 8. Here is your late-August guide for Rydal-Meadowbrook.
Local Authors, Bargain Books, and a Reggae Night at the Keswick: Three Reasons This September Weekend Belongs on Your Calendar
The Abington Free Library hosts a Local Author Expo and All Ages Book Fair on Saturday, followed by the Friends Fall Book and Plant Sale on Sunday, and UB40 closes the weekend at the historic Keswick Theatre. Here is your September 26-27 guide for Rydal.
Saturday Markets, Thursday Night Produce, and a Community Festival Coming This Fall — Three Reasons To Get Out in Rydal and Abington Right Now
August is peak season at the Glenside Farmers Market, the new Jenkintown Thursday market is drawing crowds, and Abington Fest is just six weeks away. Here are three events that make late summer and early fall in Rydal, PA something special.
Saturdays at the Market, Classic Cars on Easton Road, and a Holiday Craft Fair Coming This November: Your Late-Summer and Fall Guide for Rydal
The Glenside Farmers Market is in peak-season swing, the 26th annual Roslyn Fall Festival & Car Show lines up vintage automobiles on Easton Road, and the Abington Art Center Holiday Art & Fine Craft Fair returns in November. Here is your guide to the best of late summer and early fall in and around Rydal.
New Student Meet-and-Greets, PennDOT Road Work, and a Busy Week of Township Meetings: Your Late-August Guide for Rydal-Meadowbrook
Rydal Elementary welcomes new families August 26, the Board of Commissioners meets August 27, PennDOT wraps up resurfacing in eastern Montco, and the first day of school is September 8. Here is your late-August guide for Rydal-Meadowbrook.
Classic Cars on Easton Road, Seven Blocks of Art in the Square, and a Weekend Festival Across Three Parks: Your September-October Events Guide for Rydal
The 26th annual Roslyn Fall Festival & Car Show lines Easton Road with vintage automobiles and community fun, the Jenkintown Festival of the Arts turns the town square into an open-air gallery, and the second annual Abington Fest takes over three parks for a weekend-long celebration. Here is your guide to three of the biggest events of the season.
Kid Fest Gallery Opening Under the Manor Lights, a Pulitzer Winner at the Library, and Gladys Knight at the Keswick: Your Late-August Through October Guide for Rydal
A free exhibition opening for young artists at the Abington Art Center, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author talking nightmares at the Abington Free Library, and the Empress of Soul live at the Keswick Theatre — three events that prove fall in Rydal and Abington Township is the season to be out and about.
Gallery Openings Under the Manor Lights, Tuesday Nights at the Market, and the First-Ever Town-Wide Festival: Your Fall Guide for Rydal
The Abington Art Center opens its fall exhibition season, the Jenkintown Night Market enters its final month, and the second annual Abington Fest takes over three parks. Here is your late-summer and early-fall events guide for Rydal and Abington Township.
Back-to-School in Rydal, a Township Meeting This Thursday, and New E-Bike Rules on the Horizon
Abington School District starts staggered classes on September 8, the Board of Commissioners meets August 13, and a proposed e-bike ordinance heads to a public hearing on August 27. Here is what Rydal-Meadowbrook residents need to know.
Sunflowers by the Acre, Saturday Mornings at the Market, and a Tribute Battle at the Keswick: Your Mid-August Guide for Rydal
A sunflower festival this weekend, peak-season Saturdays at the Glenside Farmers Market, and a Beatles-vs-Stones tribute night at the historic Keswick Theatre — three reasons August in Rydal and Abington Township is still wide open.
Jenkintown Festival of the Arts, a Holiday Craft Fair at the Art Center, and a Pulitzer Winner at the Library: Your Fall Event Guide for Rydal
The Jenkintown Festival of the Arts fills downtown with seven blocks of art and live music, the Abington Art Center Holiday Craft Fair turns the manor lawn into a gift market, and a Pulitzer-winning author talks nightmares at the Abington Free Library. Three events that make fall in Rydal and Abington Township something special.
Mini Golf at Alverthorpe, a Free Concert at High School Park, and Abington Fest: Your August-September Event Guide for Rydal
Alverthorpe Park in full summer swing, a September concert at High School Park, and the second annual Abington Fest in Crestmont Park — three events that show life in Rydal and Abington Township is anything but quiet.
A $50 Million Vision for the Abington Free Library: What the New Building Means for Rydal-Meadowbrook
With a $749,750 Keystone Grant secured for planning, Abington Township launches a once-in-a-generation project to replace the 72-year-old library. Here is how Rydal-Meadowbrook residents can help shape it.
Keswick Tribute Nights, Saturday Mornings at the Market, and a Library Author Talk: Your August Event Guide for Rydal
An ABBA tribute under the Keswick marquee, peak-season Saturdays at the Glenside Farmers Market, and a Black botanical legacy author talk at Abington Free Library — three August events that prove there is always something happening in and around Rydal.
Farmers Market Season, a Fall Festival Preview, and a Library Book Sale: Your August-September Guide for Rydal
The Jenkintown Farmers Market at peak produce, the 26th annual Roslyn Fall Festival & Car Show, and a fall book and plant sale at the Abington Free Library — three reasons the next six weeks in Rydal are packed with things to do.
Library Author Talks, Concerts Under the Marquee, and America's 250th: Your August Guide for Rydal
Three fresh reasons to get out this August: a stellar lineup at the Abington Free Library, August concerts at Glenside's historic Keswick Theatre, and America's 250th-anniversary celebrations across Abington Township.
Barnes & Noble Returns to Jenkintown and $1.5M Heads to the Meetinghouse Intersection: Two Wins for the Neighborhood
A revived shopping center brings Barnes & Noble, Shake Shack, and more to Noble Town Center, while a $1.5 million state grant funds safer sidewalks and transit access at Jenkintown and Meetinghouse Roads. Here is what it means for Rydal-Meadowbrook.
Kidfest, Market Saturdays, and Mini Golf Under the Trees: The Best of Late Summer in Rydal
The Abington Art Center's Kidfest exhibition, peak-season produce at the Glenside Farmers Market, and Alverthorpe Park's mini golf course in full swing. Three reasons late summer in Rydal and Abington Township is worth staying in town for.
Mini Golf, Market Saturdays, and a Library Trivia Night: Your Late-July Weekend Guide for Rydal
Alverthorpe Park's mini golf in full summer swing, the Glenside Farmers Market at peak produce season, and a family trivia night at the Abington Free Library. Three reasons Rydal and Abington Township are the place to be this week.
Saturday Mornings, Friday Nights, and a Gallery Opening: Your Late-July to Mid-August Guide for Rydal
The Glenside Farmers Market at peak summer, a free teen PAL night in Abington, and a young artist exhibition at the Abington Art Center — three reasons the Rydal area delivers all summer long.
Senior Home Modifications, Safer Sidewalks, and a New Permitting Portal: Practical Township Updates for Rydal-Meadowbrook
A new program helps seniors age in place with free home modifications, sidewalk and crosswalk improvements are underway, and permit applications have gone fully digital — three tangible updates from Abington Township that affect daily life in Rydal-Meadowbrook.
A Mural Unveiling, Mini Golf at the Park, and a Hidden Garden Gem: This Week in Rydal
A community mural goes up this Saturday, Alverthorpe Park's mini golf course is in full swing, and PHS Meadowbrook Farm is blooming — three reasons to get outside this week in Rydal and Abington Township.
Saturday Mornings, Sunday Concerts, and a Gallery Show Ending Soon: Your Weekend Lineup for Rydal
The Glenside Farmers Market in full swing, free Sunday concerts at Temple Ambler, and your last chance to see 'Revolutionary Women' at the Abington Art Center — three reasons to get out this weekend and next.
Summer's Not Slowing Down: Library Fun Days, an Author Talk, and the First-Ever Abington Fest
Free family mornings at the library, a bestselling author visiting Abington, and the inaugural Abington Fest this October — three more reasons to love Rydal and the Abington corridor.
A Nursing Home on Rydal Road? What You Need to Know About the 1209 Rydal Road Development Proposal
Chaverim Realty Partners seeks to build a life-care facility and nursing home on a 7.79-acre R-1 residential parcel on Rydal Road. Here's where the process stands and how to get involved.
Late-July Weekend Plans: A Concert Finale, a Market in Full Swing, and a Book Sale You Need to Hit
The Abington Art Center's final free concert of the summer, the Jenkintown Farmers Market at peak season, and a half-price book sale at the Abington Free Library — three reasons to get out this week.
Mid-July in Rydal: The Concert, the Market, and the Library Event You Don't Want to Miss
The final free outdoor concert of the summer, a Thursday farmers market that keeps getting better, and a library lineup full of family fun — here's what's on the calendar right now.
Summer Neighborhood Gathering Recap — August 2026
Over 80 neighbors gathered at Alverthorpe Park for our annual summer picnic. Here's a look back at the food, games, and community spirit that made it a great afternoon.
Abington Township Zoning Update — What It Means for Rydal-Meadowbrook
The township has proposed amendments to the mixed-use overlay district along Old York Road. Here's a summary of the changes and how they could affect our neighborhood.
Meadowbrook Bird Sanctuary — Summer Trail Walk
A guided nature walk through the Meadowbrook Bird Sanctuary highlighted the native plant restoration and the bird species spotted this season.
Think Rydal Is Just a Quiet Suburb? Here's What's Happening Right Now
Outdoor concerts under the trees, a buzzing Thursday farmers market, and a gallery show worth the drive — three reasons Rydal and Abington deliver this summer.
What's Happening in Rydal-Meadowbrook: Mid-Summer 2026 Roundup
Free concerts at the Art Center, a garden tour at Meadowbrook Farm, and key Abington Township meetings — here's what to put on your calendar this week.
SEPTA West Trenton Line — Updated Fall Schedule
SEPTA has published the fall 2026 schedule for the West Trenton Line. Several peak-hour departures have been adjusted at Rydal and Meadowbrook stations.
Annual Neighborhood Meeting — Save the Date for September 13
Mark your calendar for the Annual Neighborhood Meeting on September 13 at 7:00 PM. Community updates and a preview of next year's neighborhood priorities.
Valley Road Bike Lane — Construction Update
The Valley Road bike lane project is progressing. Phase 2 paving is underway between Huntingdon Pike and Park Avenue, with completion expected by late summer.
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