Glenside, Pennsylvania

Glenside is a census-designated place (CDP) located in Cheltenham Township, and Abington Township Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. It borders Northwest Philadelphia. The population was 8,384 at the 2010 census on a land area of only 1.3 square miles. The Glenside station is one of the busiest in the SEPTA system. Glenside is located about six miles from Center City Philadelphia.

Glenside is bordered to the south by Wyncote, the east by Jenkintown, west by Laverock and Cheltenham Township section of North Hills, and to the north by the Abington Township neighborhoods of North Hills, Ardsley, Roslyn, and Abington.

Geography

Glenside is located at  (40.102960, −75.152264).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of , all of it land.

Glenside is split into two townships: Abington Township, and Cheltenham Township, with the latter being where the following are located: United States Post Office, Glenside Library, and Glenside Memorial Hall.

Topography
The altitude ranges from 232 feet near Glenside Memorial Hall to 405 feet on Sunset and Lindley Roads. The majority of Glenside is around 300 feet in elevation; it is 238 feet at the intersection of Waverly and Easton roads, the center of Glenside, Pennsylvania.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the CDP was 85.4% White, 7.2% Black or African American, 0.2% Native American, 2.8% Asian, 1.0% were Some Other Race, and 1.7% were two or more races. 2.9% of the population were of Hispanic or Latino ancestry.

As of the census of 2000, there were 7,914 people, 3,103 households, and 2,013 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 6,217.4 people per square mile (2,406.0/km2). There were 3,181 housing units at an average density of 2,499.1/sq mi (967.1/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 88.97% White, 6.66% African American, 0.10% Native American, 3.02% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.27% from other races, and 0.96% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.44% of the population.

There were 3,103 households, out of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.7% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.1% were non-families. 28.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.21.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 25.0% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 30.8% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.3 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $58,868, and the median income for a family was $74,025. Males had a median income of $48,378 versus $35,629 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $26,393. About 1.6% of families and 3.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.4% of those under age 18 and 3.6% of those age 65 or over.

Transportation 

Glenside is located at about a 30-minute drive to downtown Philadelphia, 2 hours to New York City, 2 hours to the Pocono Mountains, and 1.5 hours to the Jersey shore. Glenside has easy access to many major US highways, such as US Route 1, Interstate 95, Interstate 76, the Pennsylvania Turnpike, and US Route 30.

SEPTA 
Glenside is served by SEPTA Regional Railroad at the Glenside Train Station. The station, originally known as Abington Station, has its roots back with the North Pennsylvania Railroad and the Reading Railroad. Trains north split at Carmel Interlocking, just north of the station, and either go to Lansdale/Doylestown Line or the Warminster Line. Trains going south go to Philadelphia, which is about a 25-minute ride to Jefferson Station and 35 minutes to 30th Street Station.  Express trains make it to Center City in as little as 21 minutes.  With two lines serving the station, plus a handful of trains terminating in Glenside, the frequent train service makes Glenside an attractive place to live.  Glenside is also served by SEPTA buses, in particular, routes 77 and 22.

Roads 
Glenside also has several major local roads, such as:

Pennsylvania Route 73 provides a connection with western Montgomery County and New Jersey. In Glenside, it is known as Church Road.

Pennsylvania Route 309 also known as the "Fort Washington Expressway" or just "309," is a 2-lane highway providing a direct access to the Pennsylvania Turnpike. The southern terminus of 309 is about 1 mile from downtown Glenside.

Pennsylvania Route 152 also known as "Limekiln Pike," runs through Glenside, after it intersects with 309. It then proceeds to intersect with 73, and eventually continues north into Bucks County

Glenside is located in close proximity to several national roads:

Glenside to  – 7 miles
Glenside to    – 4.1 miles
Glenside to   – 4 miles
Glenside to  – 7.7 miles
Glenside to  – 5.1 miles

Climate 
Glenside has a typical Northeast climate. Summers are hot, with highs averaging . The middle of summer sees several days breaking , with only one or two days rising above . Summer nights can be erratic, ranging from . Spring and Fall are pleasant, with the highs usually hovering around , and lows of . Winters are cold, with highs averaging  and lows of . Numerous days in the winter remain below the freezing mark, with lows of . In addition, several days in late December and early January, high temperatures are  and lows can plummet to . The following is a chart of the average temperatures in Glenside.

Education

Public Education
Since Glenside is located in Cheltenham, and Abington Townships, not all Glenside residents go to schools within the same district. A Glenside resident will follow one of these paths, depending on which township they live in.

Cheltenham Township
Glenside Elementary (K–4)
Elkins Park Middle School (5–6)
Cedarbrook Middle School (7–8)
Cheltenham High School (9–12)

Abington Township
Copper Beech Elementary School (K–6)
Abington Junior High School (7–9)
Abington Senior High School (10–12)

Universities

Glenside is home to Arcadia University, a private co-educational four-year liberal arts university. Arcadia is well known for its Study Abroad programs, which two-thirds of their students participate in. The University offers majors in the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Health Sciences, School of Education, and School of Global Business. The campus is set on National Historic Landmark Grey Towers Castle, which was built in 1893.

Other institutions

Glenside is also home to Westminster Theological Seminary, a Presbyterian and Reformed Christian graduate institution. There is a satellite campus in London.
Catholic education in Glenside is supported by Saint Joseph the Protector School on Fairhill Ave. Students from this school often attend the local Catholic high school, Bishop McDevitt.

Points of interest 
Harry Renninger Park – formerly known as Glenside Park, was once home to minor league baseball play.  Historical photos show large grandstands decorated with bunting for seating crowds.
Grove Park

Penbryn Park
Glenside Pool – Relocated and Constructed in 1967
Glenside Free Library – Established 1928, member MCLINC (Montgomery County Library & Information Network Consortium)
Edge Hill Woods Wildlife Sanctuary
Keswick Theatre - Built in 1928, the theatre hosts a variety of world-class entertainers and shows. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.
Keswick Village - Historic Keswick Village thrives as a cultural hub and center of commerce. Charming, Tudor-style, pedestrian-friendly Village is home to many unique offerings.
Downtown - Many thriving local businesses and restaurants line Easton Road and down the side streets.

Landmarks 
Keswick Theatre – A small theatre in the Glenside's Keswick Village, was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. The Keswick hosts a wide variety of musical performances.
Arcadia University, a  campus that features the National Historic Landmark Grey Towers Castle.
Glenside Memorial Hall – A hall dedicated to World War I veterans, it can accommodate up to 180 people for banquets, parties, etc. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.
Holy Sepulchre Cemetery – Large cemetery with several notable burials, including Connie Mack, Frank Rizzo and Michael Crescenz.

Media
Glenside is served by two weekly newspapers: Times Chronicle and Glenside News, both papers a division of Montgomery News.

The following is a list of radio stations that can be heard in the Glenside area.

FM
88.5 WXPN (Adult Album Alternative)
90.1 WRTI (Classical/Jazz)
92.5 WXTU (Country)
93.3 WMMR (Active rock)
94.1 WIP (Sports Talk)
95.7 WBEN (Adult Hits)
96.5 WTDY-FM (Contemporary hit radio/Pop)
98.1 WOGL (Oldies/Classic Hits)
98.9 WUSL (Mainstream Urban)
100.3 WRNB (Adult Urban Contemporary)
101.1 WBEB (Soft rock)
102.1 WIOQ (Contemporary hit radio/Pop)
102.9 WMGK (Classic rock)
103.9 WPPZ (Urban Gospel)
104.5 WRFF (Modern Rock)
105.3 WDAS (Urban Adult Contemporary)
106.1 WISX (Hot AC)
106.9 WKVP (Contemporary Christian)

Independence Day Parade 

The annual Independence Day parade held in Glenside every July 4 is reported to be the largest such parade in the greater Philadelphia area. The parade began in 1904 and is now sponsored by the Greater Glenside Patriotic Association. It is a very traditional parade, including all the area volunteer fire companies, a variety of bands and other musical performers, church groups and community organizations, and local and state elected officials (Former-Governor Ed Rendell has been a frequent participant).  One unique and much-anticipated show is the Schuylkill County Motorcycle Drill Team. It is one of the nation's longest consecutive Fourth of July parades.

Notable residents
Madeleine Dean- United States Congresswoman
Chad Argue - hockey coach for Providence Friars
Johnny Callison - professional baseball player for Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago Cubs
George Castle – son of J.R. Castle, lacrosse player for Philadelphia Wings
J.R. Castle – former lacrosse player
Johanna Deitz-Curry - former physical therapist at Children's Seashore House and minister in counseling at Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church 
Clay Dalrymple - professional baseball player for Philadelphia Phillies and Baltimore Orioles
Tony Donatelli – soccer player for Charleston Battery
Bill Hyndman – amateur golfer
Milt Jacobson – minor league baseball player for Washington Senators
Jillian Mele - host at Fox news
Bob Perkins - radio host at WRTI
Jesse Purnell – professional baseball player for Philadelphia Phillies
Russell Swan – Survivor contestant
Richard Ward – actor
George Wilson – College Football Hall of Fame football player
Ray Ellis – artist

Miscellaneous 
Glenside is also the location of the main office building for Newgrounds.

References

External links

Downtown Glenside from Google Street View
Greater Glenside Chamber of Commerce
Greater Glenside Patriotic Association
Cheltenham Township Home Page
Abington Township Home Page

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