• Jenkintown loses its war of attrition against the Downses Resident from Leedom Street speaks out in support of the Downses.

    Jenkintown Zoning Hearing Board: The Downses Strike Back

    Jenkintown Borough finally runs out of stupid questions about lawn equipment, bringing its war of attrition to an end. Last night at Borough Hall, the ZHB unanimously voted to toss out the Borough’s citation based on lack of evidence showing any kind of business, impactful or otherwise. At the conclusion... Continue reading

  • Property maintenance violation on 400 block of Runnymede.

    Jenkintown Council Lauds George Locke

    At the Jenkintown Borough Council Meeting for June 2018, council President Deborra Sines-Pancoe lauded Borough Manager George Locke for his service to the Borough. In light of that, we present a selection of ongoing code violations and generally sloppy work that Mr. Locke has either failed to address or is... Continue reading

  • Hellweg Funeral Home building Jenkintown PA

    Jenkintown backs away from Taco Hell

    Council comes to its senses Last night, Jenkintown Borough Council staged a pop-up meeting to decide whether or not it should continue supporting the idea of a Taco Bell with drive-through in a spot where its own zoning prohibits it. Spoiler alert: They rescinded their support by a vote of... Continue reading

  • Jenkintown's zoning code war of attrition continues

    Jenkintown’s war of attrition continues

    The Zoning Hearing Board of Jenkintown, PA staged its second evening of mind-numbing questions about photographs of Dave Downs mowing an elderly woman’s lawn, the brand of lawnmower he used (Craftsman), and whether Christine Glass can discern the difference between a business and good Samaritan. We present to you last... Continue reading