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.
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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.
Lower Moreland School Board officials are also looking into a system where children would be required to have a card scanned when they enter and exit the bus.
Daniel Cairns will serve 11 to 23 months in prison after pleading guilty to a felony robbery.
As part of the upgrade to the Montgomery County Radio System, UMPD will need to purchase 20 new portable radios.
Six Montgomery residents are among the 197 Pennsylvanians and 4,802 Americans and allies lost in the war.
A member of the Bryn Athyn Fire Co., Tristan Caleb Smith lost his life in Iraq in 2006.
The Upper Moreland Police Department will be participating in the Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 27.
In association with the 'Simon's Fund' charity, doctors will be conducting heart screenings for Lower Moreland students in May.
Rita's Water Ice offered free Italian ice in celebration of the first day of spring.
Rita's Water Ice offered free Italian ice in celebration of the first day of spring.
Isabella Duarte was recognized by the Lower Moreland School Board for her dedication to the community.
The Parks and Rec Committee discussed whether there should be additional parking needs at Mill Creek Park.
In celebration of the spring equinox, Rita's is giving away free Italian ice Wednesday.
In celebration of the spring equinox, Rita's is giving away free Italian ice Wednesday.
There are a number of places in Willow Grove to get your Powerball tickets for Wednesday's drawing.
Several businesses in Huntingdon Valley are selling Powerball tickets for Wednesday's drawing.
Some Upper Moreland commissioners are in favor of allowing residents to pay local fees through a credit card while others are not.
Pasquale Troisi was in a medically induced coma, but passed away on Monday. Maggio's will host a benefit for the family on April 20.
Pasquale Troisi, the Navy Petty Officer who was badly burned at his homecoming party last month, passed away on Monday. Maggio's will host a benefit for the family on April 20.
Pasquale Troisi, a Navy Petty Officer who was badly burned at his homecoming party in February, passed away on Monday.
Pasquale Troisi, the Navy Petty Officer who was badly burned at his homecoming party in Upper Moreland last month, passed away on Monday.