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Jenkintown

October 19, 2021

Jenkintown residents to receive new free recycle bins

Beginning Monday, October 18th, each Jenkintown resident with a solid waste account will receive a new recycling tote 100% free … Continue reading “Jenkintown residents to receive new free recycle bins”

October 18, 2021

Chili Cook-off returns to Jenkintown

Not since 2019 has the savory, spicy smells of homemade chili graced the Town Square of Jenkintown. The Jenkintown Chili … Continue reading “Chili Cook-off returns to Jenkintown”

October 15, 2021

West Ave. Grille in Jenkintown to be featured on the Cooking Channel

The West Ave. Grille in Jenkintown announced on their Facebook page that they will be appearing on the Cooking Channel … Continue reading “West Ave. Grille in Jenkintown to be featured on the Cooking Channel”

October 13, 2021

Friends of Jenkintown Library #BOOINTHEBORO

The Friends of the Jenkintown Library are once again celebrating Halloween with a house decorating competition. You can compete for … Continue reading “Friends of Jenkintown Library #BOOINTHEBORO”

October 08, 2021

Jenkintown woman named executive director of Tikvah

Abby Gilbert, 59, of Jenkintown has been named the new executive director of Tikvah, a Philadelphia nonprofit that helps adults … Continue reading “Jenkintown woman named executive director of Tikvah”

October 04, 2021

Jenkintown 7th grader an asset to the community

Hurricane Ida hit Upper Dublin Township especially hard. Due to a tornado that cut directly through the township, Upper Dublin … Continue reading “Jenkintown 7th grader an asset to the community”

Jenkintown School District

September 28, 2021

Jenkintown School District named one of the top 50 in the State

Every year Niche.com releases lists ranking the top places to live, work and go to school. In their 2022 list … Continue reading “Jenkintown School District named one of the top 50 in the State”

September 27, 2021

Meadowbrook Farm in Jenkintown helps PHS Program fight food insecurity

Jenkintown’s Meadowbrook Farm is a top donor to the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s Harvest program. The farm has donated 312 pounds … Continue reading “Meadowbrook Farm in Jenkintown helps PHS Program fight food insecurity”

September 26, 2021

Dr. Oz dines in Jenkintown

Celebrity doctor and talk show host Dr. Mehmet Oz enjoyed a meal at Lilly’s restaurant in Jenkintown, per a post … Continue reading “Dr. Oz dines in Jenkintown”

September 22, 2021

Jenkintown Library Board of Trustees seeks Treasurer

The Jenkintown Library Board of Trustees recently sent out an e-mail asking for applicants for the Treasurer position on their … Continue reading “Jenkintown Library Board of Trustees seeks Treasurer”