Cheltenham
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Cheltenham’s Rue Landau Is First Openly Gay Person to Be Elected to Philadelphia City Council
Cheltenham native Rue Landau made history this November when she became the first openly gay person elected to Philadelphia City Council, writes Victor Fiorillo for the Philadelphia Magazine. She celebrated her election by “singing ‘We Are the Champions’ with my campaign staff at two in the morning at Woody’s,” she recalled. For Landau, working at…
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Duke Track Star, Cheltenham Alumna, Brianna Smith Shines Amid Adversity at NCAA Championships
Duke University’s Brianna Smith, a Cheltenham High School alumna, showcased her resilience at the NCAA women’s outdoor championships, writes Aaron Carter for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Competing in the heptathlon and high jump at Hayward Field, Smith, a senior and All-American athlete, faced significant challenges beyond the track. Smith’s journey at Duke began with a…
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A Cheltenham Cottage Has Because a Dream Home Thanks to Some Carefully Curated Antiques
A Montgomery County home in Cheltenham built in 1868 features historic objects found at vintage shows and flea markets, making it a dream home, writes Sally A. Downey for The Philadelphia Inquirer. When owner Barbara Kotzin bought the home in 1973, she replaced the asbestos siding with white aluminum siding, installed missing second-floor shutters, and…
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Six Decades Ago, Cheltenham High School Welcomed Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as Speaker
On April 15, 1964, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered a speech at Cheltenham High School to a sold-out audience as part of the Cheltenham Township Adult School’s 5-Star Forum series, writes Kenny Cooper for the WHYY. The now-defunct series brought many important speakers to lecture before an audience over the years, including Maya Angelou,…
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For Clemson Tigers’ Starter Jack Clark, Patience Has Paid Off
Ten injuries and seven surgeries later, Jack Clark’s patience is paying off. He’s now a starter for the Clemson University Tigers in South Carolina and two wins away from Clemson’s first Final Four NCAA Tournament. The Cheltenham native has been waiting for this moment for four years ,writes Colin Beazley for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “It’s…
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Cheltenham Township Proposes Hybrid Version of Earlier Proposals to Address Aging Facilities
Cheltenham residents have been sharply divided on the best way to address aging infrastructure in the township including libraries, pools, and community centers, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. When Cheltenham township presented its initial ideas, three of the proposals called for the consolidation of community services on two campuses. The plans drew a strong reaction…
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Cheltenham Officials, Residents Have Mixed Opinions on How to Address Aging Township Buildings
In Cheltenham, many of the township’s buildings and infrastructures are outdated and badly in need of repair. Officials and residents, however, can’t agree on how to solve the problem, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. The township’s Board of Commissioners has tapped KCBA Architects, Re:Vision Architecture, and Snyder Hoffman Associates to assess all the facilities including…
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Montco Municipal Police Academy’s Valedictorian Joins Cheltenham Police
Officer Max Bernstein is the newest member of the Cheltenham Police Department, writes Ryan Genova for Glenside Local. Officer Bernstein recently graduated from the Montgomery County Municipal Police Academy as class valedictorian. He scored an overall average of 97% in the program’s 26 testing areas and was appointed class 2302’s Staff Sergeant. After he goes…
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A Cheltenham Grad is LinkedIn’s First-Ever Chief Operating Officer
Dan Shapero, a 1996 Cheltenham High School graduate, is making a name for himself at the business and employment-focused social media platform LinkedIn, writes Ryan Genova for Glenside Local. Not only is he celebrating his second anniversary as the company’s first-ever Chief Operating Officer, but he has also helped it exceed $15B in revenue. In…
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Cheltenham Grad Co-Wrote Iconic Theme Song ‘I’ll Be There For You’ for ‘Friends’
In the wake of Matthew Perry’s death, the iconic “Friends” theme song has been experiencing a resurgence with 1.3M streams, writes Ryan Genova for Glenside Local. That song has a special connection to our area. It was co-written by Michael Skloff, a 1977 Cheltenham High School graduate and a musical composer, conductor, arranger, and accompanist.…
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Cheltenham Artist Studio Tour at End of October Will Feature Local Artists
This year’s annual Cheltenham Artist Studio Tour will be held on Saturday, October 28 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday, October 29 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at several different studios, writes Ryan Genova for Glenside Local. The tour’s website says, “Our tour features a diverse group of artists working in various…
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Cheltenham Native, Temple University President JoAnne A. Epps Was Devoted to the School
JoAnne A. Epps, a graduate of Cheltenham High School, took on many roles during her long career at Temple University, but her biggest legacy is how she truly cared for people, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Epps, 72, president of Temple University, passed away on September 19 at Temple University Hospital after becoming…
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Cheltenham High School Grad’s First Novel Available on Amazon
Tim McHugh, a graduate of Cheltenham High School, recently published his first novel, “A Dark and Silent Song,” writes Ryan Genova for Glenside Local. The novel is about gifted sorcerer named Barric who gets caught up in political intrigue when a young king takes the throne. The book summary states, “As the threat of war…
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Cheltenham Resident and Owner of Beloved Ocean City Inn Remembered
Frank Osborne, a longtime Cheltenham resident, track coach, and owner of Osborne’s Inn in Ocean City, recently passed away at the age of 81, writes Eddie Davis for 97.3 ESPN South Jersey. Osborne and his wife, Peggy Ann, operated their New Jersey inn for half a century. He loved how the 100-year-old house with its…
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Opensignal’s Aïcha Ly Found a Sense of Belonging in Cheltenham
Aïcha Ly, head of consumer insights for the mobile analytics company Opensignal, really felt like she was thriving in Philadelphia when she moved to Cheltenham after living in South Philadelphia, writes Holly Quinn for Technical.ly. Ly is one of five Black professionals in Philadelphia that Technical.ly spoke to for its yearlong series, Thriving. This part…
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Cheltenham Couple Fell in Love Through This Long-Lost Art
Adrienne Lanier Dupree and Maurice Dupree, residents of Cheltenham, have a unique love story that has withstood many obstacles, writes Kellie Patrick Gates for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Both grew up in North Philadelphia, but their lives initially took different trajectories. Maurice was incarcerated on a weapons charge at the age of 22, while Adrienne had…
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History-Making Cheltenham Native on Cusp of Blazing Another Trail in Philadelphia
Cheltenham-raised Rue Landau is on her way to securing her seat as Philadelphia’s first openly LGBTQ City Council member. Landau was one of five nominated for an at-large seat on the City Council in Tuesday’s state primaries, finishing third in a 27-candidate race, writes Max Marin for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “We’ve had LGBTQ Council people…
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Cheltenham Passes Ordinance Outlawing Plastic Bags
Cheltenham Township’s Board of Commissioners passed an ordinance that bans the sale or distribution of single-use plastic bags. Kenny Cooper wrapped up the action’s details for WHYY. The new law takes effect in January 2024, with retailers getting a 90-day period to realign their merchandise bagging practices. Township officials have even reset the bar on…
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