A reminder to all Jenkintown Residents that the 27th Annual Jenkintown Sunset 5K Run will be held tonight, Tuesday June 6th at 7PM at the Town Square, presented by the Jenkintown Kiwanis Club. This is a rain or shine event.

Come on out and join us celebrating a Jenkintown tradition.  Day of registration begins at 5PM.

Racing will start at 6:46PM with the free kids dash for those 6 years old and under. Then at 7PM the main race will begin. Join us at the town square to cheer them on, or if you live along the course cheer them on as they run by, as I am sure you will see plenty of your neighbors running. Let’s show everyone what makes Jenkintown so special. Live music by The Grease Monks at the gazebo from 6-8PM will be provided as well as post race refreshments.

Please be aware that there will be  500-600 runners on the roads that evening, so please be careful if driving at that time. Please anticipate some delays, so please be patient. Also, please be aware that certain roads will be closed to traffic throughout the borough and especially around the Town Square that evening.  The route map for the race can be found opens in a new windowhere. The runners should all be off the roads by 8PM.

Florence Avenue between Rodman and Hillside Avenues, Rodman Avenue between Linda Vista and Elm Avenues and Hillside Avenues between Elm Avenue and Walnut Street will be closed today, June 2nd. The road closure will last until approximately 4PM.. These closures will take place to allow for PECO to continue the trenching for new gas mains.

Contractors will provide access to homes for residents who live in this area.  Please make plans to take an alternate route to avoid further disruption to your travels. Thank you for your patience and understanding while these necessary repairs are made. Read More »

From mid-May until mid-October, the Jenkintown Public Works Department works through the Borough to sweep the streets.  The Public Works Department has outlined a 3 route schedule that will travel along the streets on specific days.

See hereopens PDF file for the schedule.