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In today's newsletter:

  • Thinking about an Airbnb in Jenkintown? Read this denial first.
  • Were you near SPS Technologies during the 2025 fire? Check settlement eligibility.
  • What inspectors found during Drake Tavern's latest Jenkintown health inspection.

Also on today's calendar: Estate Sale in Glenside, PA Part 2 | Designer Fashion & Accessories | Dolls | Art | Online Auction and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Tuesday: Variable cloudiness, with a high of 71 and low of 55 degrees.
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📰 News we're reading

1. Want to Run an Airbnb in Jenkintown? The First Applicant Just Got Denied (montco.today) — Jenkintown's zoning board just denied the borough's first application to run an Airbnb-style short-term rental, signaling that approvals will be tough to get. The article walks through why the request was rejected, what districts allow short-term rentals, licensing and safety requirements, and how the 30-day rule works so local homeowners know what's needed before listing a property.
   

2. SPS Technologies $5 Million Fire Class Action Settlement (claimdepot.com) — If you lived, worked, owned property, or ran a business near the SPS Technologies facility in Jenkintown during the February 2025 fire, you may qualify for part of a $5 million class action settlement. The article explains who is eligible, potential payment amounts for business losses, wages, and property damage, required documentation, and how to file a claim by December 3, 2026.
   

3. Montgomery County food safety inspections found live rodents in basement trap (readingeagle.com) — Montgomery County's latest food safety inspections include a visit to Drake Tavern on York Road in Jenkintown, where inspectors cited issues like an employee drink stored improperly, a cloth over salad greens, and uncovered or poorly protected beverage equipment. Most violations are fixable sanitation and equipment problems, but they're a useful reminder to Jenkintown diners to check recent inspection histories for their favorite spots.
   

4. Earlham College announces direct admissions pathways with 8 Friends schools : Earlham College (earlham.edu) — Students at Abington Friends School in Jenkintown now have a clearer path to Earlham College, thanks to a new direct admissions partnership that includes significant merit scholarships and personalized advising. The agreement is part of Earlham's broader effort with eight Friends schools nationwide, and may expand college options for local Quaker-educated students and their families.
   

5. Chester County Intermediate Unit 24 drops transgender policy (broadandliberty.com) — Jenkintown is among several Pennsylvania districts flagged for having policies that can keep students' gender transitions confidential from parents, similar to one just dropped by Chester County Intermediate Unit 24 after legal pressure. The piece highlights recent Supreme Court decisions, advocacy groups' efforts, and federal actions that could influence how Jenkintown and other listed districts handle parental notification going forward.
   

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  • Connecticut Pest Elimination posted a job opening for CT Pest Control Service Technician in Jenkintown. Apply here.
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