Abington is a well-established Montgomery County township located immediately north of Philadelphia, offering a mix of residential neighborhoods, commercial corridors, parks, and community institutions. The township encompasses several distinct areas and provides convenient connections to Northeast Philadelphia, Jenkintown, Cheltenham, and communities throughout eastern Montgomery County.

Local destinations include the Abington Art Center, which occupies the historic Alverthorpe Manor property, along with parks and recreation areas throughout the township. Old York Road serves as an important north-south corridor, and SEPTA Regional Rail stations in and around the area provide connections toward Center City. Abington's combination of established neighborhoods, regional access, green space, and nearby shopping gives the township a varied suburban setting.