Welcome

A diverse community of nearly 37,000, located approximately 20 minutes from Center City, Philadelphia, Cheltenham Township is proud of our beautiful, tree-lined neighborhoods, first-class recreational opportunities, comprehensive libraries, outstanding municipal services & convenient shopping. We hope this site provides valuable community information to both residents & visitors.

Glenside Business Improvement District Community Meeting on Tuesday, March 16 from 8:30AM-9:30AM at Glenside Hall, 185 S. Keswick Avenue in Glenside.

Cheltenham Township School District wants input from residents on the search for a new Superintendent of Schools. Due by March 17, 2010.

The Parks and Recreation Department brochure for spring programs is available.

Proposals for three major developments in the community are currently or soon to be in the zoning or subdivision/land development review process:

• Ashbourne Country Club, Ashbourne and Oak Lane Road, Cheltenham. NEW additions include amended zoning and steep slope plans and the Stuart Appel concept plan.

• 1777 E. Willow Grove Avenue in Laverock. The Township's Consultant developed a Concept Plan.

• Jenkintown-Wyncote Train Station Parking Garage. On January 13, SEPTA presented an update the proposed parking garage and improvements along with the parking demand study. Community members also made a presentation.

Meeting Location Changes

 The Public Affairs Committee, Public Safety Committee and Building and Zoning Committee meetings on the first Wednesdays of the month will be also held at Curtis Hall from January through June 2010.

 Upcoming Events

First Fridays in Downtown Glenside - Celebrates St. Patrick's Day on March 5. 

National Women's History Month - LaMott Community Center will host the “Harriet Tubman Living History Experience” from 2PM- 4PM on Saturday, March 27.

Black History Month Activities

● Display of slavery artifacts and Jim Crow memorabilia on March 6 (rescheduled for March due to February snow).

● Video documentary about Camp William Penn and the U.S. Colored Troops that trained there on March 11 (rescheduled for March due to February snow).

** Police Alert: Theft from Autos  **

Cheltenham Township Administration Building * 8230 Old York Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027-1589
Phone: 215-887-1000 * Fax: 215-887-1561 * Business Hours:  Monday - Friday, 8AM to 4:30PM

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This website is intended to provide information for residents of Cheltenham Township and other interested parties. Neither the Board of Commissioners of Cheltenham Township nor any officer, employee or agent of the Township warrants the accuracy or timeliness of any particular information provided, and they are not responsible for information contained in any third-party hyperlinks. Unauthorized attempts to upload or change information on this service is strictly prohibited and may be punishable under the Computer and Fraud Abuse Act of 1986.

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