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“Code Red” Hot Weather Health Warning Extended

“Code Red” hot weather health warning extended to Thursday

Posted: 8/20/2019

Roadwork and Utility Updates August 20th

Road restoration work from August 21st to August 26th in Wyncote and Elkins Park

Posted: 8/20/2019

What to Do About Spotted Lanternflys

Don't panic if you see Spotted Lanternflys since Cheltenham is already in the quarantine zone, but here is what you can do

Posted: 8/16/2019

Remember to Lock Your Vehicle to Prevent Break-Ins

A friendly reminder on how to avoid car break-ins

Posted: 8/15/2019

Information Sought on Trash Dumping Incident on Tookany Creek Parkway

This morning trash and debris was dumped by a vehicle in the middle of the travel lane of Tookany Creek Parkway between JC Melrose CC and Johns Roads. The Township is looking for information on this incident.

Posted: 8/7/2019

Wawa: Easton & Waverly Rds, Glenside Updates

Posted: 8/2/2019

Public Information Sessions: Conklin Recreation Center Creek Improvement Project

Representatives of the Township and the Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership (TTF) will be at Conklin Pool on Tue. Jul. 16 (4-8 p.m.) and Sat. Aug. 3 (2-4 p.m.) to talk about a proposed green infrastructure project at Conklin Recreation Center.

Posted: 7/11/2019

Elkins Park West Streetscape Project

Construction is scheduled to begin on the Elkins Park West Streetscape Improvement Project in early September. Work is focused on Church Road between Elkins Park Library and the Old York Road Spur, with some work to be completed at the intersection with Old York Road. Stay tuned for updates on the construction schedule, location of work and any lane closures or travel restrictions.

Posted: 8/22/2019

PECO Customer Letter on the Electric Service Reliability Improvement Project Was Mailed to Cheltenham Area Customers

More information on the electric service reliability which starts with tree trimmings

Posted: 7/24/2019

Ogontz Park Remains Closed this Summer

Posted: 6/20/2019

Concerts in the Park Free Music Series Kicks-off at Curtis Arboretum on June 24th with the Band Great Enough

Posted: 6/19/2019

New Online Registration Process Makes Registering Easier for Programs and Pool Memberships

Posted: 6/6/2019

Ogontz Park Will Not Be Open for Memorial Day weekend

Ogontz Park including the pedestrian trail, running track, field and playground will remain closed through Memorial Day

Posted: 5/20/2019

Parks & Recreation's 2019 Summer Brochure is Here

Looking for great ways to spend time this summer......

Posted: 5/8/2019

Zoning 101: The Ins and Outs of Municipal Zoning

Cheltenham Townships's Zoning Board Chair gives a Zoning 101 presentation

Posted: 4/1/2019

Past Records Help Tell the 1936 Story of a Fallen Cheltenham Firefighter

Members of the Cheltenham Fire Company held a plaque dedication ceremony in honor of fallen firefighter Frank R. Evans

Posted: 3/27/2019

Spotted Lanternfly Invades Southeastern Pennsylvania

How to identify and dispose of egg masses

Posted: 3/26/2019

Spring Bagged Garden Debris Collection Starts Friday, March 22nd

Time to bag up yard debris for Friday collections, but don't recycle invasive plants

Posted: 3/21/2019

The Board of Commissioners of Cheltenham Township Honor Police Officers for Heroism and Merit

Posted: 3/20/2019

Greenwood Avenue Closes This Month for a Bridge Rehabilitation Project

See the detours for Greenwood Ave. during the bridge closing

Posted: 3/12/2019

Possession of Firearm on School Property

On March 12th, Cheltenham Township Police were called to Bishop McDevitt High School for a report of possession of a firearm

Posted: 3/12/2019

Cheltenham Township’s Emergency Medical Services Annual Subscription Program Offers Significant Savings for Residents

CTEMS' ambulance subscription campaign offers residents an affordable annual fee that will save them from being billed for ambulance services.

Posted: 2/26/2019

NEW Community Volunteer Unit Looking for Volunteers

The Cheltenham Township Police Department is looking for volunteers to be a part of its new Community Volunteer Unit to assist the PD with traffic and crowd control at community events.

Posted: 2/14/2019

2018 Fall Program Registration Open -- New Online Registration!

Cheltenham Township Parks and Recreation Department Fall Programs offer a plethora of classes and programs for all ages and interests. Classes start September 24!

Posted: 9/14/2018

Drinking Water Quality (UPDATED 9/7)

A webpage has been created to links to websites and documents relating to recent drinking water quality concerns in Cheltenham Township and the surrounding area.

Posted: 9/7/2018

Mental Health And Your Community

Posted: 9/7/2018

Church Road Improvement Project Update

Please see the attached document the Township received from PennDOT regarding the Church Road: Greenwood Avenue to Rices Mill Road improvement project.

Posted: 7/13/2018

PennDOT Herbicide Spraying Alternative (UPDATED 7/5)

Updated 7/5 with additional information.

Posted: 7/5/2018

Cheltenham Twp. Receives Montco 2040 Implementation Grant

Cheltenham Township has received a 2018 Montco 2040 Implementation Grant for its Jenkintown Creek Restoration: Conklin Recreation Center.

Posted: 6/4/2018

Ogontz Park to Close June 11, 2018

Due to the Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project, Ogontz Park will close June 11 until further notice. Please read on for details.

Posted: 5/31/2018

Greenleaf at Cheltenham Ribbon Cutting

The ribbon was recently cut at Greenleaf at Cheltenham.

Posted: 5/4/2018

Township Meeting Video Schedule on Cable Channels

Following are the days and times that Township meeting videos air on the cable channels.

Posted: 5/3/2018

Montco Trail Challenge Begins May 5

Looking for a fun way to get out and moving? The Montco Trail Challenge will run from May 5 to December 2.

Posted: 4/26/2018

SEPTA Public Hearings

SEPTA's fiscal year 2019 Annual Service Plan Public Hearings are scheduled for May 22.

Posted: 4/26/2018

Arcadia Public Art Project Launches Phase Two of Glenside Septa Mural

A group of student apprentices working under muralist David Guinn will implement another mural at the Glenside Septa station by the end of April.

Posted: 4/25/2018

Be on the lookout for the Spotted Lanternfly

Montgomery County is one of 13 counties in PA under quarantine for the Spotted Lanternfly.

Posted: 4/25/2018

Tennis Clinic Registrations Now Through May 11

Calling all tennis players and aspiring players -- it's time to dust off those rackets...

Posted: 4/23/2018

Earth Day Activities in Cheltenham Township

Earth Day activities will take place throughout Cheltenham Township on Saturday and Sunday, April 21 and 22 -- as well as surrounding dates. See more for details.

Posted: 4/6/2018

New SEPTA Regional Rail Line Schedules

Effective Sunday, March 11, 2018, new regional rail line schedules will go into effect.

Posted: 3/8/2018

What to Do if a Tree Falls

In light of recent storms that have caused many trees to fall in yards and in the streets, we thought this might be a helpful guide on how to handle a fallen tree if it happens to you.

Posted: 3/8/2018

Sewer Evaluation FAQs

Get the answers to common questions about the sanitary sewer evaluation underway.

Posted: 3/24/2017

What NOT to Recycle

The company that receives the Township’s recycling material reports an increase in unacceptable items at nearly all of its facilities. Mixing unacceptable material with recyclables jeopardizes the usability of the recycled supply chain.

Posted: 12/16/2014

Montgomery County Community Connections

Community Connections provides a one-stop center to assist any Montgomery County resident find needed human servies. The assistance is free of charge.

Posted: 10/29/2014

Post House Numbers in Cheltenham Township

Critical moments wasted while police, fire or ambulance personnel search for unmarked properties could make the difference between life and death.

Posted: 2/1/2011

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