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Gubernatorial Candidate's Glenside Visit and Climate Change Question Goes Viral

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July 20, 2018

History of the Keswick Theater: Closed Twice & Almost Demolished

The anchor of Keswick Village in Glenside is the Keswick Theater. The 1366 seat concert venue is considered one of … Continue reading “History of the Keswick Theater: Closed Twice & Almost Demolished”
July 19, 2018

Highest Counts of Lyme Disease Found in PA: Gov. Wolf Tells Residents Take Precautions

Last week Governor Wolf’s administration urged Pennsylvania residents and visitors to take precautions to avoid ticks and mosquitoes when spending … Continue reading “Highest Counts of Lyme Disease Found in PA: Gov. Wolf Tells Residents Take Precautions”
July 18, 2018

Elkins Park Woman Celebrates 102nd Birthday

On Friday, July 13 (6ABC/WPVI) reported from Elkins Park the 102 birthday of Elizabeth Carter. Carter resides at Crest Health and … Continue reading “Elkins Park Woman Celebrates 102nd Birthday”
July 18, 2018

Glenside Home Struck By Lightening in Storm

The Abington Fire Department responded to a house fire on Stanley Ave. in Glenside after lightning reportedly struck the residence … Continue reading “Glenside Home Struck By Lightening in Storm”
July 17, 2018

Drenching Thunderstorms Arrive this Afternoon: Flash Food Warning

Today is warm and very humid, This afternoon, drenching thunderstorms arrive. The high is 90 early in the afternoon with … Continue reading “Drenching Thunderstorms Arrive this Afternoon: Flash Food Warning”
July 17, 2018

Cheltenham High School Senior One of 100 National UNCF® STEM Scholars

On July 12th the UNCF (United Negro College Fund) announced its third group of Fund II Foundation UNCF STEM scholars … Continue reading “Cheltenham High School Senior One of 100 National UNCF® STEM Scholars”
July 16, 2018

Abington Fraud Alert: Charging for Subpar Home Repairs

On July 11, 2018, at 2:00 p.m., the Abington Police Department responded to the 1400 block of Autumn Rd. in … Continue reading “Abington Fraud Alert: Charging for Subpar Home Repairs”
July 16, 2018

PET of the WEEK: Meet Zelda

The Pet of the Week is Zelda from Jenkintown. From the owner……..Zelda is a Siamese who loves to open the … Continue reading “PET of the WEEK: Meet Zelda”
July 15, 2018

Cheltenham Home to First Training Camp for Black Soldiers to La Mott Village: Shaped History

Cheltenham has two districts listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The first district, La Mott was added to … Continue reading “Cheltenham Home to First Training Camp for Black Soldiers to La Mott Village: Shaped History”
July 14, 2018

Cheltenham Roadwork: Mill Road Closure Week of July 16th

Mill Road will be closed beginning the week of July 16. In order for work to be done on the … Continue reading “Cheltenham Roadwork: Mill Road Closure Week of July 16th”
July 13, 2018

Abington Get $428K from PA to Improve Two Intersections

Abington Township received more than $428,000 to improve traffic signals at two area intersections. The intersections at Greenwood Avenue and … Continue reading “Abington Get $428K from PA to Improve Two Intersections”
July 12, 2018

A Brewpub/Beer Garden is Coming to Glenside

Glenside Local came across a pending brewing liquor license for Abington Township in the name of Wolf Stone Brewing at … Continue reading “A Brewpub/Beer Garden is Coming to Glenside”
July 12, 2018

Resident Complaints Over New Fireworks Law & Abington Police Respond

The new Pennsylvania law signed into the state budget in October allows the sale of pyrotechnics containing up to 50 … Continue reading “Resident Complaints Over New Fireworks Law & Abington Police Respond”
July 11, 2018

Suspect Arrested in Elkins Park & Melrose Park Neighborhood Thefts

Cheltenham Township Police Department (CTPD) issued a neighborhood update for Elkins Park and Melrose Park regarding their 6/29 alert issued (Glenside … Continue reading “Suspect Arrested in Elkins Park & Melrose Park Neighborhood Thefts”
July 11, 2018

Six Spots for Fresh Salads this Summer Under $11

During the hot summer months salads become a more popular item on the menu. We wanted to find six local … Continue reading “Six Spots for Fresh Salads this Summer Under $11”
July 10, 2018

Grey Towers Castle & Its Ghost Stories Turned 120 This Year

Grey Towers Castle is a national historic landmark in Glenside on the campus of Arcadia. In 1881, William Welsh Harrison … Continue reading “Grey Towers Castle & Its Ghost Stories Turned 120 This Year”
July 09, 2018

Superintendent of Abington School District Announces Retirement

After more than 42 years serving Abington School District and 18 years as Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Amy Sichel announced … Continue reading “Superintendent of Abington School District Announces Retirement”
July 09, 2018

Real Estate Round-Up: Foreclosures & Commercial Property

Our weekly real estate round-up in the area including commercial properties for sale and foreclosures………… Foreclosures Wyncote 124 Heacock Lane, … Continue reading “Real Estate Round-Up: Foreclosures & Commercial Property”
July 09, 2018

PET of the WEEK: Wednesday

Glenside Local’s Pet of the Week is Wednesday and she lives in Abington. From the Owner..…………..Wednesday is a female and … Continue reading “PET of the WEEK: Wednesday”
July 08, 2018

What Repels Pesky Summer Bugs: Myths & Facts

Summertime means bugs like mosquitoes, ticks, and other creepy crawlies that bite, sting and suck. The outdoors becomes a picnic … Continue reading “What Repels Pesky Summer Bugs: Myths & Facts”