Jenkintown shops are inviting families and shoppers to enjoy the magic of the season while they Shop Local this Holiday, taking you on an enchanting journey through the Holiday Story Walk.

This year’s heart-warming Holiday Story has been written by students from the Jenkintown High School Literary Magazine (The Lit Mag). Help us spread holiday cheer by uncovering the story one store at a time – it’s sure to please both young and old!

Follow the story from one store front window to the next, beginning at Compliments Accessories, 203 Leedom Street.
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Due to weather conditions and the current forecast of inclement weather, Jenkintown Borough Public Works will complete today’s curbside leaf collection of Route 4, Wednesday, December 4th. Subsequently, Route 5 collection will be performed on Thursday, December 5th.  We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause.

If you are unsure of your current leaf route you can find 2019 Curbside Leaf Collection Schedule here.

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Borough Hall at (215) 885-0700.

The Jenkintown Environmental Action Committee will host their monthly public meeting on Wednesday, December 4th at 7:00 PM at Borough Hall.   This is a public meeting to report on the accomplishments of 2019 and to discuss priorities for 2020 and beyond. Bring your pencil and your ideas and we will talk about how to best allocate our energies next year and beyond. Read More »

Phase Two of the Sanitary Sewer Lining Project will continue on Wednesday, November 27th 2019 on Washington Lane between Newbold and Vernon Roads and West Avenue between Walnut Street and Highland Avenue from 7:00 AM until 3:00 PM.  Township Line Road will remain open however flaggers will be on site to assist with traffic control due to temporary lane closures. 

These intermittent temporary delays in the area are to allow for life safety of personnel from National Water Main Cleaning Company, who are completing the spot repairs. This work being completed at this time should not cause any disruption to water / sewer service to residents. Read More »

Below is important information from the Borough regarding the holiday schedule throughout the months of November and December:

Borough Hall Hours – November 27^th, 2019: Jenkintown Borough Hall will have amended hours on Wednesday, November 27^th, 2019.  Borough Hall will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27^th, 2019.

Borough Hall Closed – November 28^th, 2019 and November 29^th, 2019: Jenkintown Borough Hall will be closed on Thursday, November 28^th, 2019 and Friday, November 29^th, 2019 in recognition of the Thanksgiving holiday.  Borough Hall will reopen on Monday, December 2^nd, 2019 at 8:00 a.m.

Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, trash and recycling Collection will be collected on Saturday, November 30^th, 2019.
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