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🌱 Road rage with a gun near Burlington raises safety concerns locally

Glenside, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good day Glenside! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Road rage with a gun near Burlington raises safety concerns locally
  • What’s in the six‑figure payout proposed for Cheltenham’s ex‑superintendent?
  • How a resident’s lawsuit could reshape Cheltenham’s pool redevelopment plan

Also on today's calendar: Special Service In Observance Of The 25th Anniversary Of 9/11 and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Warm; breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 86 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Breezy with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 83, low: 64.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Elkins Park man arrested for brandishing an unlicensed firearm following a road rage incident in Cheltenham Township (glensidelocal.com) — Cheltenham Township police arrested an Elkins Park man after a caller reported he pointed an unlicensed firearm at her during a road rage confrontation near the Burlington Coat Factory and ShopRite on Cheltenham Avenue. The man faces multiple assault and weapons charges, underscoring safety concerns for Glenside-area residents who frequent this busy shopping corridor.
   

• Cheltenham school board to vote on $266K payment to former superintendent Dr. Brian Scriven, The Inquirer says (glensidelocal.com) — Cheltenham School District is set to vote tonight on paying former superintendent Dr. Brian Scriven more than $266,000 as part of a separation agreement. The deal, which includes unused leave and potential consulting work, follows his August resignation after football hazing-related charges and will shape leadership stability for Glenside-area schools and families.
   

• Cheltenham resident launches GoFundMe to finance legal proceedings involving the Enclave at Melrose redevelopment (glensidelocal.com) — A Cheltenham Township resident has launched a GoFundMe to fund an appeal challenging the township’s plan to close Conklin Pool and build a new one at the Enclave at Melrose Park. He argues the multimillion‑dollar contract violated bidding rules and hopes stronger legal representation will force the township to rebid the project, a decision that could affect recreation options for Glenside-area families.
   

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  • The Arcadia University posted a job opening for Adjunct Professor of Political Science in Glenside. Apply here.
  • Health Fitness Corporation posted a job opening for Fitness Floor Attendant (flexible, as-needed) in Philadelphia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Glenside here.

🗞 Nearby News

Wyncote

  • Man arrested for assaulting a police officer, resisting arrest, and stealing a bottle of liquor from the Fine Wine & Good Spirits in Wyncote (glensidelocal.com)
  • Philadelphia Rock Gyms – Wyncote: Check Out Our Kids Day Off and Birthday Party Packages; Book Your Field Trips and Team Building Programs with Us! (glensidelocal.com)
  • Mr. David Walter Koons, an Oreland native, 1970 graduate of Bishop McDevitt High School, and a longtime track coach and officiant, has passed away at 74 (glensidelocal.com)

Jenkintown

  • Hiway Theater in Jenkintown announces special showings in September (glensidelocal.com)
  • Lower Moreland grad launches ERAs Health & Longevity, new direct primary care practice in Blue Bell (glensidelocal.com)
  • SPS Technologies reached an agreement to settle a class-action lawsuit over a massive 2025 factory fire in Montgomery County (inquirer.com)

Abington

  • Penn State Abington, Arcadia University Start New Year (patch.com)

Ok Glenside! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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