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.
The sale at the Bryn Athyn Church Elementary School holds hundreds of items for infants and children and will be open to the public Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Corbett administration supports the concept of requiring voters to show photo ID on election day.
A dwelling fire started at the time of the big storm, and here was the damage when it was all said and done.
The following incidents were reported by the Lower Moreland Police Department.
State Representative Brendan Boyle will be speaking to the Huntingdon Valley/Southampton Rotary Club about the impact of Marcellus Shale drilling Wednesday evening.
The Huntingdon Valley Fire Company was on scene at 2191 Jefferson Lane as a house fire broke out shortly after 4:30 p.m.
Here were the top stories featured on Lower Moreland Patch this past week.
Can you correctly identify where this photo was taken in Lower Moreland?
Here are today's local happenings.
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Check out today's image featuring the Lower Moreland football team.
The following incidents were reported by the Lower Moreland Police Department.
After consulting with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP), certain parts of LM will be sprayed this week to protect against mosquitoes.
Patch is unveiling a new series, and we're looking for your help.
Here are the top stories featured on Lower Moreland Patch this week.
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Can you correctly identify where this photo was taken in Lower Moreland?
A sync between smartphones and the social media web site may make important information available to your contacts.
A sync between smartphones and the social media web site may make important information available to your contacts.