🌱 Could SEPTA-owned land in Jenkintown become new apartments and shops?
Coffee in hand, Jenkintown? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Could SEPTA-owned land in Jenkintown become new apartments and shops?
- What inspectors found inside Jenkintown’s Applebee’s this month
Also on today's calendar: Easter Sunday and 9 more events.
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Today's riddle: How do billboards talk ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Cloudy, a shower; cooler, with a high of 51 and low of 43 degrees.
- Friday: Warmer with clouds and sun, temps: high: 79, low: 58.
- Saturday: Sunshine, a shower; warm, with a high of 81 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• SEPTA looking to convert underused property into apartments and retail space (glensidelocal.com) — SEPTA is exploring turning underused properties into housing and retail, and that could eventually affect land it owns near Runnymede Avenue and the Jenkintown-Wyncote station. While no specific Jenkintown project is announced yet, the agency’s Transit Oriented Communities program is already reshaping similar sites in nearby towns, signaling possible future development here. 
• Montgomery County food safety inspections found mold growth in ice cream scoop holder (pottsmerc.com subscription) — Montgomery County’s latest food safety inspections include the Applebee’s on Old York Road in Jenkintown, where issues like rodent droppings, mold-like growth near the bar ice well, and equipment cleanliness problems were cited for correction. The roundup also details violations and follow-up plans for many other restaurants across the county, giving residents a clearer picture of current inspection concerns.
📸 Around Jenkintown
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Easter Sunday
NaBrasa Brazilian Steakhouse, 1901 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia
12:00 pm -
Spring Cornhole League @ Jerzee's
Jerzee's Sports Bar & Pizzaria, 2609 Mt Carmel Ave, Glenside
6:30 pm
Sunday April 5
Monday April 6
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Other local events
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MS Jazz Band
Jenkintown SD Jenkintown, PA 19046
7:15 am -
Weekend Warrior | Jenkintown, PA | Saturday Morning Yoga Class
Arlinda’s Asanas , 714 West Ave , Jenkintown
9:00 am -
HS Student Council Officer Meeting
Jenkintown SD Jenkintown, PA 19046
7:30 am -
Interact Club
Jenkintown SD Jenkintown, PA 19046
2:45 pm -
Just the Guys
Jenkintown Middle/High School Jenkintown, PA 19046
7:00 pm -
Gaming Club
Jenkintown SD Jenkintown, PA 19046
2:45 pm -
MS Lacrosse vs. Cedarbrook MS (HOME)
Jenkintown SD Jenkintown, PA 19046
3:15 pm -
V/JV Girls Lacrosse @ Lower Moreland (AWAY)
Jenkintown El Sch Jenkintown, PA 19046
3:30 pm -
STEM Adventures at Kiddie Academy of Horsham
900 Enterprise Rd , Horsham
5:00 pm -
Spring Art & Fine Craft Fair
Abington Art Center , 515 Meetinghouse Rd , Jenkintown
11:00 am
Friday April 3
Saturday April 4
Monday April 6
Tuesday April 7
Friday April 10
Sunday April 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Traffic is at a standstill on I-76 E • Schuylkill...
Traffic is at a standstill on I-76 E • Schuylkill Expwy reported at 5:11 PM. (Nextdoor ) - There is an emergency vehicle on I-276 W • PA...
There is an emergency vehicle on I-276 W • PA Turnpike reported at 10:51 PM. "Slow Down Move Over. PA Turnpike Emergency Responder on scene." (Nextdoor )
- CVS Health posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Jenkintown. Apply here.
- Cairn University posted a job opening for Adjunct Faculty - Non Posted in Fort Washington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Jenkintown here.
🗞 Nearby News
Wyncote
- Philadelphia Rock Gyms – Wyncote Summer Camps Registration Now Open, Birthday Party Packages Available (glensidelocal.com)
Glenside
- Cheltenham to host ribbon cutting for new section of Tookany Creek Trail on April 18 (glensidelocal.com)
- Temple Judea Museum in Elkins Park to host opening reception for Cheltenham 250 exhibit on April 3 (glensidelocal.com)
- 6th annual Teen Safe Driving ROADeo scheduled for April 29, registration open (glensidelocal.com)
Abington
- QiQi Bubble Tea brings popular drink trend to South Abington Twp. (theabingtonjournal.com)
- Motor Vehicle Accident Reported at Township Line and Forrest in Abington (thelegaladvocate.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Sign language! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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