Township Events for 4/10 Weekly Update
Rep. Napoleon Nelson April 10, 2026
Cheltenham Phishing Attempt
Cheltenham Township has been alerted to a phishing scam impersonating the Township and requesting payment.
Please remember:
- The Township will never ask for wire payments.
- Online payments are only processed through OpenGov or MuniciPay.
- Official emails will always come from @cheltenhampa.gov addresses.
The recent scam email looked like it came from a Township employee but used a non-Township email address and discouraged phone contact. This is a red flag.
If something doesn’t feel right, always call the Township to verify- 215-887-1000. The township is always happy to confirm whether the communication is legitimate.
Stay safe!
Church Road and Greenwood Avenue Improvement Project
Traffic Alert and Multiple Road Closures: PennDOT and Cheltenham Township have notified our office construction has begun and will last through July 2nd, 2026.
SIGNIFICANT delays are to be expected:
- Wednesday, October 15th, through Thursday, July 2nd, 2026, westbound Route 73 (Church Road) will be closed and detoured 24/7 between Rices Mill Road and the Curtis Arboretum entrance. During the closure, motorists will be directed to Washington Lane, Route 309 (Cheltenham Avenue), Ogontz Avenue, and Easton Road.
- Wednesday, October 15th, through Thursday, July 2nd, 2026, southbound Greenwood Avenue will be closed and detoured 24/7 between Spruce Lane and Barker Road. During the closure, motorists will be directed to use Township Line Road, Washington Lane, Route 309 (Cheltenham Avenue) and Ogontz Avenue.
Access to residences and businesses will be maintained at all times, including Hillcrest Center, Reconstructionist Rabbinical College, and Curtis Arboretum. Motorists are advised to allow EXTRA time when traveling near work areas, delays WILL occur. All activities are weather dependent.
For more information and updates on the project, click here.
You can check up-to-date conditions on roadways by visiting www.511pa.com, and/or subscribe to the District 6 newsletter: www.penndot.pa.gov/District6.
Waverly Bridge Replacement Project
A full closure of E. Waverly Road between S. Keswick Ave and Rices Mill Road started Friday, February 13 2026 for the replacement of Montgomery County Bridge 275 over the Tookany Creek, adjacent to Glenside Memorial Hall. A full detour will be implemented using S. Keswick Avenue and E. Glenside Avenue.
The bridge will be closed to all vehicles, but pedestrian access to Glenside Hall will be maintained through the completion of the project.
Additional details regarding the project site and detour are available on the County's project website. The project is expected to be completed in April 2028.
Cheltenham Celebrates America 250
At a December 10, 2025, Public Affairs Committee meeting, Parks and Recreation Director Bill Salvatore announced the Township’s lineup of monthly events for Cheltenham’s America 250 celebration, marking the nation’s semi-quincentennial.
The yearlong series highlights Cheltenham’s history, architecture, and parks through community events. Attendees can collect special commemorative coins for a Cheltenham Celebrates America 250 passport coin book.
To get involved or sponsor an event, contact Parks and Recreation at 215-887-1000 ext. 226 or by email.
Mobile Holocaust Exhibit and Original Artifact Collection
You’re invited to Keneseth Israel (8339 Old York Rd, Elkins Park) on Tuesday, April 14th from 11a.m.-7p.m., as they honor Larry Smith and reflect on 65 years of the Holocaust Awareness Museum Exhibit Collection’s (HAMEC) work to confront antisemitism and prejudice of all kinds through Holocaust education.
This gathering includes the powerful Cattle Car Experience, created to help visitors better grasp what survivors endured.
Your registration supports our mission to preserve survivor stories, bring them to students and communities, and ensure this history is neither forgotten nor distorted.
Cheltenham Education Foundation Scholarships
There is still time to apply!! Attention Class of 2026 and your parents & guardians! Scholarship applications are LIVE! Make your plan now for getting your application in by 11:59 PM on Friday, April 17th to be sure you qualify! A letter of recommendation and an application is required, so don’t wait until the last minute.
Thanks to the generosity of our donors and community, we have scholarships for all kinds of students, honoring a variety of achievements and post-graduate paths. For example, we will be awarding scholarships recognizing perseverance, grit, life skills, service and overcoming obstacles in addition to academic achievement. They’ve got scholarships for students attending your year colleges, technical/vocational school, community college, or pursuing entrepreneurship. Check out the full list of scholarships and find out more at our website.
They can’t wait to celebrate you, Class of 2026!
SAVE THE DATE: Fight Blight Township Cleanup Day
Registration form now live. Clean streets show we care about our community. Join the Township for an Earth Month Clean-Up Day on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 10 a.m. –12 p.m.!
You can sign-up for a cleanup spot or choose your own block or park. (Supplies and staff will be at Township locations only.) Public Works will pick up all collected trash at the end.
What to do:
Pick up litter, sweep sidewalks, and pull weeds (discard separately for debris collections). Recycle when you can.
Sign up: Please fill out the form so we can plan supplies. Complete the registration form to help us plan for supplies.
Stay safe:
- Wear bright clothes and close-toe shoes
- Stay on sidewalks
Volunteers can share photos on social media using #fightblightCheltenham #keepCheltenhambeautiful or email the township.
For questions, contact Public Works Administration, Myrna Alvarez.
Ribbon Cutting Tookany Creek Trail at Gimbel Field
After Fighting the Blight you are invited to a Ribbon Cutting at Gimbel Field on April 18 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM for a community fair, ice cream, and a walk of the newest section of trail.
Animals in Spring
In spring, all of nature seems to be coming to life! Find out how different animals respond to the longer days and warmer temperatures, and how you can help animal babies when they are injured.
Meet a few animals from Briar Bush Nature Center at our Animals in Spring program!
Monday, April 27 @ 4:30 PM at the Elkins Park Library.
For families with children ages 3-12. REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Jenkintown Receives Bird Town Gold Certification Status
Bird Town Pennsylvania, run by the Pennsylvania Audubon Council, has been awarded Jenkintown Borough Gold Certification for its work helping birds and nature.
Each year, communities are scored on projects that involve residents, schools, and local leaders while improving habitats. Jenkintown earned Gold by completing all five focus areas and scoring over 25 points.
There are 102 Bird Towns in Pennsylvania. The program is not a competition—it helps communities do more for nature. Bird Towns also teach people about birds and support native plants, creating healthier spaces for wildlife and people.
New Library Hours
Please note that there are new Jenkintown Library hours!
The Jenkintown Library will no longer be open on Sundays and will have shortened hours for the rest of the week.
These changes went into effect on April 1, 2026.
See the new hours below!
Monday - Saturday: 11 AM - 6 PM
Sunday: Closed
Spring April Drive
As the calendar goes further into April, the Jenkintown Food Cupboard wants to take a moment to say a huge thank you to everyone who supported their March Food Drive. Your generosity is the heartbeat of this community; they simply couldn’t reach so many families without you.
Please take a look at their April Wish List above. Whether it’s a food donation or a monetary gift, every contribution makes a real difference. They are so grateful for your continued support! 
Jenkintown Food Cupboard.
Storytime with Maddy
Storytime with Maddie is on Saturday, April 11th, at 11:15am! This week's book is THE LITTLE MOUSE, THE RED RIPE STRAWBERRY, AND THE BIG HUNGRY BEAR by Don and Audrey Wood 
Due to the change in our hours, Storytime with Maddie will start promptly at 11:15am!
JEAC Presents: Protect Habitats in our Backyards
Tookany/Tacony Frankford Watershed (TTF), Montgomery County Program Manager, Ryan Neuman, and Jenkintown Public Works Foreman, Jim Riggins, partner to share the impact of storm drain debris on our local waterways and explain ways that we all can support healthy habitats in our creeks on April 14th at 7p.m. at Jenkintown Borough Hall – 700 Summit Avenue and on Zoom.
Learn about maintaining quality water for all of us! Register here.
Jazz Concert
Grace Presbyterian Church (444 York Rd, Jenkintown) presents a FREE Jazz Concert featuring The Jazz Sanctuary musicians, on Sunday, April 26th, from 4-6p.m. FREE Admission. Doors open at 3:30p.m and refreshments will be served. The concert will be in Muysken’s Hall on the lower level of the church.
Parking is available on the street or in the Jenkintown Library parking lot. A handicap-accessible entrance is located directly across from the library lot.
To learn more, visit www.thejazzsanctuary.com.
FREE Tax Help with Risers and Thrivers- More Hours!
Exciting news, Risers & Thrivers!
Starting March 2nd, they are offering evening hours and extended Saturday hours to better serve you this tax season.
JENKINTOWN LIBRARY
Daytime Hours
• Monday: 11 AM – 5 PM
• Wednesday: 11 AM – 5 PM
• Friday: 11 AM – 3 PM
EVENING HOURS
610 Old York Road, Suite 400
(Same building as Outback Steakhouse)
• Monday: 6 PM – 9 PM
• Tuesday: 6 PM – 9 PM
• Wednesday: 6 PM – 9 PM
• Thursday: 6 PM – 9 PM
EXTENDED SATURDAY HOURS
610 Old York Road, Suite 400
• Saturday: 9 AM – 3 PM
Questions? Call 267-518-0410.
Cheltenham Ave Corridor Study
Springfield Township is working with Cheltenham Township, the City of Philadelphia, and Montgomery County to conduct a study of the Paper Mill Rd to Ogontz Avenue section of the Cheltenham Avenue corridor. The study aims to identify improvements that enhance safety and accessibility for motorists, pedestrians, cyclists, transit riders, and all roadway users.
Head over to the Tuesday, April 14th Open House, at Wadsworth Library, to learn about the Cheltenham Ave Corridor Study and help shape the future of the corridor!
The second Open House is at the Springfield Township Administration Building on Thursday, May 28th, from 6-8pm.
Check out the Township's website for more information on the study.
Fishing Season!
With a license, patrons of all ages are permitted to fish at Sandy Run Quarry.
At Hillcrest Pond, fishing is limited to patrons 15 years and younger or 65 years and older.
James A. Cisco Park: Hillcrest Pond
Address: 199 W. Montgomery Avenue, Erdenheim, PA 19038
** Fishing is limited to patrons 15 years and younger or 65 year and older **
Sandy Run Park: Quarry
Address: 1901 Walnut Avenue, Oreland, PA 19075
All Township fishing policies can be found on the Township’s website.
Free Mulch Pile in Springfield Township
The Township's mulch pile is ready for your gardens! The compost site is full of garden-ready mulch. Springfield Township provides free mulch to all residents. Bring your buckets and shovels and take what you can carry!
For more details, please visit the Township's website.
Leaf Waste Collection Resumes
2026 Residential Curbside Leaf Collection Program resumed February 24th and will run through mid-December. 
For more information about this program visit the Township's website.
PA MEDI Counseling at the Springfield Library
For people on Medicare or approaching Medicare eligibility, counselors are offering free Medicare counseling at the library on Tuesdays 1-4p.m.
If you would like Medicare counseling, you MUST make an appointment. Please call the library at 215-836-5300 or email.
STEM Night: Exploring DNA
Learn about DNA and complete an experiment to extract it from a strawberry! Other hands-on activities will include decoding games and DNA model building.
Registration is required as supplies are limited. For ages 8 to 11, on Tuesday, April 14th at 6:30p.m.
UnEarth a Story Art Contest
The theme this year for summer reading is "Unearth a Story" -- we'd like to display your artwork to help us get ready for an awesome summer!
Create art that celebrates reading and is related to the "Unearth a Story" theme. The art must be able to be displayed on the bulletin board or wall; no sculptures or 3-D art please.
For kids in grades K to 5. Visitors to the library will vote on the artwork once it is displayed.
The top 5 winners will receive a prize!
Submit your artwork by Thursday, April 30.
Full rules and information here: Unearth a Story Art Contest Rules