Glenside, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Glenside
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Census-designated place
Neighborhood of Cheltenham Township |
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Easton Road in Glenside
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Location in Pennsylvania
Glenside
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Pennsylvania |
| County | Montgomery |
| Townships | Abington, Cheltenham |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.27 sq mi (3.29 km2) |
| • Land | 1.27 sq mi (3.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 262 ft (80 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,737 |
| • Density | 6,087.33/sq mi (2,349.42/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern Standard Time) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (Eastern Daylight Time) |
| ZIP Code |
19038
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| Area code(s) | 215 |
| Commissioners | J. Andrew Sharkey Kathy A. Hampton (East) |
Glenside is a special kind of community called a census-designated place (CDP). It is located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, in both Cheltenham Township and Abington Township. Glenside is very close to Northwest Philadelphia.
In 2020, about 7,737 people lived here. Glenside is known for its fun things to do, like the Keswick Theatre, many restaurants, and cool parks. The Glenside station is a very busy train station in the SEPTA system. Glenside is only about eleven miles from Center City Philadelphia.
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History of Glenside
The story of Glenside began in 1855. A train station was built and first called Tacony Station. It was named after Tacony Creek, a stream that flows through the area. Later, its name changed to Abington Station.
The Glenside Post Office opened in 1888. At that time, the train station was also renamed Glenside station. The Glenside Fire Company, which helps put out fires, was started in 1900. They built their own firehouse in 1907.
Glenside used to have two public schools. Kids living in Abington Township went to The Weldon School. Children in Cheltenham Township attended Glenside School, which was built in 1908. Glenside School was taken down in the 1960s. In the early 1900s, Easton Road in Glenside was a busy place with many shops and businesses. A bank, Glenside Trust Company, opened in 1922.
Geography of Glenside
Glenside covers about 1.3 square miles of land. It is divided between two townships: Abington Township and Cheltenham Township. The United States Post Office, Glenside Library, and Glenside Memorial Hall are all located in Cheltenham Township.
Climate in Glenside
Glenside has a typical climate for the Northeast. This means it has warm summers and cold winters. Below is a chart showing the average temperatures in Glenside.
| Climate data for Glenside, Pennsylvania | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F | 73 | 73 | 88 | 95 | 96 | 102 | 102 | 102 | 98 | 88 | 82 | 76 | 102 |
| Mean daily maximum °F | 37 | 42 | 50 | 62 | 72 | 81 | 85 | 84 | 77 | 65 | 54 | 43 | 62.6 |
| Mean daily minimum °F | 19 | 24 | 32 | 41 | 51 | 62 | 67 | 65 | 56 | 43 | 34 | 26 | 43 |
| Record low °F | −11 | −3 | −1 | 16 | 32 | 34 | 45 | 37 | 30 | 20 | 11 | −10 | −11 |
| Average precipitation inches | 3.44 | 3.01 | 4.32 | 4.12 | 4.37 | 4.6 | 5.05 | 3.98 | 4.53 | 3.82 | 3.94 | 4.23 | 49.4 |
| Record high °C | 23 | 23 | 31 | 35 | 36 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 37 | 31 | 28 | 24 | 39 |
| Mean daily maximum °C | 3 | 6 | 10 | 17 | 22 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 17.0 |
| Mean daily minimum °C | −7 | −4 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 13 | 6 | 1 | −3 | 6 |
| Record low °C | −24 | −19 | −18 | −9 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 3 | −1 | −7 | −12 | −23 | −24 |
| Average precipitation mm | 87 | 76 | 110 | 105 | 111 | 120 | 128 | 101 | 115 | 97 | 100 | 107 | 1,250 |
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People of Glenside
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 8,704 | — | |
| 2000 | 7,914 | −9.1% | |
| 2010 | 8,384 | 5.9% | |
| 2020 | 7,737 | −7.7% | |
In 2020, the population of Glenside was 7,737 people. Most residents, about 91%, were White. About 5.3% were Black or African American, and 1% were Asian. The remaining 1.6% were from two or more races.
Economy in Glenside
Newgrounds, a popular entertainment website, has its main office in Glenside.
Arts and Culture in Glenside
Independence Day Parade
Glenside has a special tradition: an annual Independence Day parade. This parade has been happening every year since 1904!
Fun Places to Visit
- Glenside Free Library: This library opened in 1928 and is a great place to find books.
- Keswick Theatre: Built in 1928, this theater hosts many different entertainers and shows. It's a historic building, added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.
- Keswick Village: This is a lively area with shops and cultural activities.
- Downtown Glenside: Here you can find many local businesses and restaurants.
- Glenside Memorial Hall: This hall was built to honor World War I veterans. It can hold up to 180 people and is also a historic building.
Parks and Recreation in Glenside
Glenside has several parks where you can play and relax. These include Harry Renninger Park, Grove Park, and Penbryn Park. The Glenside Pool was rebuilt in 1967, offering a place to swim.
Education in Glenside
There are several schools in Glenside. The Cheltenham Township School District operates Glenside Elementary. The Abington School District operates Copper Beech Elementary.
Saint Luke Catholic School is a private school in Glenside. It is part of St. Luke The Evangelist Roman Catholic Church. In 2019, about 315 students attended this school.
Glenside is also home to two colleges: Arcadia University and Westminster Theological Seminary. Westminster Theological Seminary is a school for studying Christian religion.
Media in Glenside
Glenside has two local weekly newspapers: Times Chronicle and Glenside News. Both newspapers are part of Montgomery News.
Getting Around Glenside
Transportation
SEPTA Trains and Buses
Glenside is served by SEPTA Regional Railroad trains at the Glenside station. This station was originally called Abington Station. Its history goes back to the early days of railroads like the North Pennsylvania Railroad and the Reading Railroad. You can also get around Glenside using SEPTA buses.
Main Roads
Several main roads pass through Glenside:
- Pennsylvania Route 73: In Glenside, this road is known as Church Road.
- Pennsylvania Route 309
- Pennsylvania Route 152
Famous People from Glenside
Many interesting people have connections to Glenside:
- Johnny Callison: A professional baseball player for the Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago Cubs.
- George Castle: A lacrosse player for the Philadelphia Wings.
- J.R. Castle: A former lacrosse player.
- Clay Dalrymple: A professional baseball player for the Philadelphia Phillies and Baltimore Orioles.
- Madeleine Dean: A United States Congresswoman.
- Tony Donatelli: A soccer player for the Charleston Battery.
- Ray Ellis: An artist.
- Bill Hyndman: An amateur golfer.
- Florence LaRue: A singer and original member of the famous group the 5th Dimension. She lived in Glenside when she was young.
- Peter Lillback: A theologian who is the president and a professor at Westminster Theological Seminary.
- Jillian Mele: A host at Fox News.
- Jerry Oleksiak: Pennsylvania Secretary of Labor and Industry.
- Bob Perkins: A radio host at WRTI.
- Jesse Purnell: A professional baseball player for the Philadelphia Phillies.
- Michael Siani: A professional baseball player for the St. Louis Cardinals.
- Russell Swan: A contestant on the TV show Survivor.
- Richard Ward: An actor.
- George Wilson: A football player who is in the College Football Hall of Fame.
See also
In Spanish: Glenside (Pensilvania) para niños
