Commissioner Emily Cheramie Walz

07/19/2026

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07/14/2026

Please join us tomorrow, Wednesday, at 7:30 p.m. for the Cheltenham Township Board of Commissioners meeting at Curtis Hall. Residents are welcome to attend in person or participate virtually.

You can view the meeting agenda and access the Zoom information here:https://www.cheltenhamtownship.org/files/documents/BoardofCommissionersAgenda07-15-26095217071326AM1706.pdf

Tomorrow's meeting includes several noteworthy items, including:
• The appointment of our new Township Manager. We're looking forward to welcoming Jonathan Altshul, who will join us in person as he begins his transition to leading our Township.
• Recognizing Chief John Slavin for his outstanding leadership and dedicated service to Cheltenham Township as he prepares for retirement.
• Honoring Kevin Feiner’s 50 years of volunteer service to the La Mott Fire Company.
• Considering adoption of Cheltenham Township's Comprehensive Plan. This plan will help guide decisions about land use, transportation, housing, economic development, parks, sustainability, and community investment for years to come.

Whether you join us in person or online, I encourage you to stay engaged and involved in the work of our Township. I hope to see you there!

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07/10/2026

I’m pleased to share that the Cheltenham Township Board of Commissioners has selected Jonathan Altshul as our next Township Manager.

This follows a thorough national search that included community input, multiple rounds of interviews, and careful consideration by the Board. I look forward to officially welcoming Jonathan to Cheltenham following his formal appointment at our July 15 legislative meeting.

Congratulations, Jonathan, and welcome to Cheltenham! I look forward to working together in service to our community.

For more information, please see the Township’s announcement.

Cheltenham Township Board of Commissioners Selects Jonathan Altshul as Township Manager

07/03/2026

Friends and neighbors, please take note and be safe in this heat!

The Greater Glenside Patriotic Association is in a challenging position.

We love our community and realize we must continue the 123-consecutive-year tradition of celebrating America's Independence with a parade.

However, we also understand we need to consider the weather forcasted, and minimize the risks to our Glenside family.

With a focus on celebrating our amazing tradition, and considering safety while doing so, we have decided to provide an alternate parade celebration.

At 6:00 PM:
Starting at The North Penn VFW on Jenkintown Road, fire departments from Abington and Cheltenham will parade to Abington High School.

The route will head down Jenkintown Road, turning left on Abington Avenue, to Abington High School.

Additionally, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM:
Stationed throughout the Abington Middle and Senior High School campuses, as well as Copper Beech campus, the World Championship International and out-of-state bands who have traveled thousands of miles to celebrate with us by marching in our parade will still be a part of our celebration, performing in several locations throughout the campus.

At 9:00: Fireworks as planned!

Unfortunately, we need to officially cancel the Children's Program at Renninger Park for this year.

We want to thank the Abington and Cheltenham Township's Police and Fire Departments, as well as their Emergency Management Divisions for their incredible help and support during this process! They truly are amazing partners in this celebration!

We look forward to continuing the unforgettable tradition of celebrating the 4th of July with you all in Glenside.

*Edit: Our original post stated that the PA Army National Guard’s 28th ID Band would no longer be performing. We are thrilled to say that they will, in fact, be performing for a very appreciative community. The Band will be performing along with other parade bands from 7-9 PM across the Abington school campus (Copper Beech, Middle School, and Senior High).

06/14/2026

Such a beautiful night with my boys and our community at Lynnewood Hall for the Summer Kickoff Party and Drone Show!

Special thanks to our incredible Parks & Recreation team and Cheltenham Township Police Department for all of the planning and traffic direction that helped make the evening a success.

Tonight was a beautiful, fun gathering that brought our community together, and it was wonderful to see so many neighbors enjoying this special event.

06/01/2026

Today was a beautiful day, and one that made me insanely proud to live in Cheltenham ❤️ 🌈

05/21/2026

50 years! Absolutely incredible. I am in awe every day of our volunteer firefighters.

05/20/2026

For anyone who may be joining us tonight!

05/13/2026

I found this article and discussion about Philadelphia’s tax structure and economic competitiveness really interesting, not just for the city, but for communities like Cheltenham as well.

One point that stood out to me is the idea that long-term fiscal health isn’t only about raising revenue, but also about creating the conditions for businesses, employers, investment, and residents to choose to stay and grow in a community.

While Cheltenham and Philadelphia are obviously very different places, many of the underlying questions feel familiar:
How do we remain competitive?
How do we support small businesses and commercial corridors?
How do we grow our tax base responsibly while still funding the services residents expect and deserve?

These are complicated conversations with no simple answers, but I think they’re important ones for all communities to engage in thoughtfully and proactively.

Worth the read.

There are only two options for generating more money to fund schools and city services, writes the former City Councilmember. And one is clearly better than the other.