Former Patch Staff
Rob Chakler graduated from Penn State University in 2006 with a degree in Journalism. He's also a Lower Moreland High School graduate (2002) and is excited about coming back to the township as its Patch editor. He grew up in the area since the age of 5, and was a staple on the school basketball teams since 7th grade, where the team finished with a winning record once in those six years.
After graduating from college, Rob served as a copy editor and staff writer for the The Trentonian for the last four years. He was primarily a sports writer, but also wrote on a variety of subjects while in Trenton.
Growing up he enjoyed his summers at Camp Kweebec, an overnight camp he attended for 11 years, part as a camper and part as a counselor.
When he's not out and about in Lower Moreland covering stories, Rob enjoys playing sports, going to the driving range, relaxing and watching a Seinfeld episode he's seen 20 times already, eating small meals, and playing video games during his downtime.
Follow him on Twitter: @LMorelandPatch
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Lower Moreland is a very small-knit town and its three schools (Pine Road, Murray Avenue, LMHS) are major driving points for news in the area. The class sizes are small and everyone tends to know who everyone else is and there are many concerned parents whenever they hear of an issue about their kids. There are also a lot of new development groups wanting to build houses and commerce in the surrounding areas.
The FBI believes that an attempted bank robber arrested on Thursday is the same man responsible for five similar incidents, including one in Warminster on April 11
The best cupcake winner was Southampton's U Take the Cake
Check out these open houses this weekend.
The following incidents were reported by the Lower Moreland Police Department.
Lower Moreland officials will meet on Wednesday, April 18 at 7:30 p.m.
Here is the rest of the agenda for the meeting on Tuesday, April 17.
Visitors can partake in family-friendly activities, demonstrations and exhibits on April 22 at the Glencairn Museum.
The Glencairn Museum will explore works from as early as the 12th century in the 3-hour tour.
The event will take place on Sunday, April 22.
The following incidents were reported by the Lower Moreland Police Department.
The team will hold its final tryout this Sunday, April 29.
The following houses have recently been added to the real estate market.
The developers have asked the township for a 30-day extension to submit their application and it will be reviewed next month.
The Lions will play three games this week, including two at home on Thursday and Friday.
Who will the opening round series featuring the cross-state rivals?
What local shop makes the best sandwich in town?
There are plenty of events going on in the school district the first week after spring break.
The Board of Commissioners will meet next week on April 10 where the issue of a 33-unit complex will be brought to the table.
The following incidents were reported by the Lower Moreland Police Department.
Ellen Zchunke was selected as the March winner and was presented with the award at a recent school board meeting.
