Stories by Robby Chakler

Man sentenced to 6 years in prison following sextortion case of former Abington Senior High grad

Abington graduate targeted in online sextortion scheme, leading to tragic death

Residents report finding mysterious packages of screws left in driveways

Investigators have identified one important similarity among the targeted properties

Gov. Josh Shapiro’s private residence in Abington Township will undergo $1 million in security upgrades

The administration has “consulted the Ethics Commission … to ensure there is no improper private, pecuniary gain from these security …

Grandma's Grotto Pizza & Bakery announces closure after more than 20 years; GoFundMe set up to help struggling owners

The closure of the business, located at 2700 Easton Road, was attributed to health concerns, rising costs, and a long-term …

Abington Senior High honors students who earned prestigious AP Capstone Diploma

Over 3,500 schools worldwide participated in the program, a project-based learning experience valued by colleges and universities across the globe

Cheltenham officials provide update on shell casings found at elementary school

"No weapon was involved, there was no plan to harm anyone."

Community panel to discuss youth mental health and wellness at Penn State Abington

Topics will include how to identify signs of distress, ways to support healthy mindsets, guidance on responding during mental health …

Man in possession of crystal meth allegedly smashes Wawa window with power washer, robs store, police say

Brian Ciccimaro, 31, of Philadelphia, stemming from the incident in Upper Dublin Township

Willow Grove moving company employee arrested for cashing fake checks, according to police

Michael Walker, of Philadelphia, is facing felony charges of check fraud and theft after cashing fraudulent checks in the amount …

Final day of Horsham Farmers Market set for Sunday

The new season at the Horsham Township Library will come to a close on Oct. 26

Woman hit by car after walking on Pennsylvania Turnpike, according to report

Police said a woman allegedly walked onto the Turnpike, where she was struck by an oncoming vehicle

Shake Shack to open new location in Noble Town Center next week, grand opening planned

Shake Shack is opening a new restaurant in Abington Township’s Jenkintown section, with a grand opening scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. …

Joseph Burdo appointed to Upper Dublin School Board in special legislative meeting

School Directors convened a special legislative meeting on Oct. 13 to fill the vacancy left by board member Stu Warshawer, …

Man allegedly exposes himself to Upper Dublin realtor, according to NBC 10 report

The man is also a registered sex offender with active warrants

Repeat offender, 20-year-old, caught with semi-automatic firearm in Abington parking lot, police say

Clarence Watts, 20, is legally prohibited from carrying or concealing firearms due to his age and a prior adjudication for …

Cheltenham High School officials cancel remainder of football season amid hazing investigation

"This information is deeply concerning and, if substantiated, wholly inconsistent with our values as a district."

Jefferson Health layoffs could affect Abington Hospital as system faces financial strain, according to report

The systemwide cuts are expected to reach across hospitals, outpatient centers, and administrative offices

Officers require backup to detain suspect who headbutted police officer, body slammed another, according to police

Officers encountered Taire Dixon, 21, who was stumbling in the northbound lane and appeared heavily intoxicated, according to a police …

Stolen vehicle crash at Cheltenham–Philadelphia border leaves one dead

The collision occurred around 11 p.m. and claimed the life of the driver of a Hyundai Sonata, who was pronounced …

Abington resident reports nearly $2,000 in fraudulent checks cashed in Delaware

A Philadelphia man is facing felony charge after being accused of altering a check of an Abington resident

Local family business Prince Tailors to close after nearly 60 years in Glenside

Ownership recently made the announcement on social media

Sam's Club in Willow Grove expands hours for shopper's convenience

Steven Zapata, director of corporate communications at Sam's Club, credited the change due to "overwhelming feedback" from its members

Missing juvenile located after disappearance, according to police

Tyler Canuso was found around 6:15 p.m. Monday night

Church Road and Greenwood Avenue to close for 8 months for construction project

The $10.8 million project aims to improve traffic flow and safety at the intersections of Church Road, Greenwood Avenue, and …

Former Cheltenham student enters school with air soft Mac-10 machine gun, pulls fire alarm

The suspect, 19-year-old John Bowden, was a recent graduate who had previously been banned from school grounds

Upper Dublin Township announces major renovation project set to start next year

More project details will be discussed at the Upper Dublin Township Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 14, at …

Former Manor College Finance VP, two others charged in $700K theft scheme

The college’s former Vice President of Finance and two others are accused of using college credit cards and fake invoices …

iPad footage reveals new details in juvenile's fatal shooting of 17-year-old

Precious Christine Hamilton, 15, told police the shooting was accidental, and she stole the firearm two months ago

Upper Dublin Police “Faith & Blue” community event tonight to benefit Mattie N. Dixon Community Cupboard

The event will take place from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Shanis Auditorium at the Upper Dublin Public …

Glenside’s youngest sports fan spreads positivity with 'Cal’s Corner,' featured on ABC 6

Known online as the face of “Cal’s Corner,” Cal shares cheerful, encouraging messages for Philadelphia sports fans on social media

Former Willow Grove man arrested in Vermont with felony amount of crack cocaine

Aaron Badeau, 35, has two prior arrests in Montgomery County

Fatal accident closes down part of Pennsylvania Turnpike after driver collides with deer, according to reports

The crash occurred around 7 p.m. in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 276 between the Willow Grove and Bensalem exits

AR-15–style rifle, katana sword, prop movie money at center of violent robbery at Upper Dublin Promenade, police say

Glenside man used fake cash in violent robbery over stolen AR-15–style rifle and katana sword

Video footage released of shootout in Cheltenham

Cheltenham police are still investigating an early morning shootout caught on video

WATCH: Rep. Madeleine Dean confronts House Speaker over President Trump's 'unhinged' behavior

“The president is unhinged. He is unwell,” Dean told the Speaker

Philadelphia woman faces multiple charges after child abduction in Cheltenham

Rosalyn Darden, 49, took a car in Philadelphia with a 2-year-old girl inside, despite knowing that the child’s grandmother had …

Philadelphia man sentenced in deadly Cheltenham crash where he was driving under the influence of PCP

Cedric M. Galette, 48, of Ashmead Street, received a sentence of 6 to 15 years in state prison

Abington resident, nationally recognized Dr. Ala Stanford, announces run for Congress

On Oct. 1, 2025, Stanford announced her campaign for Pennsylvania’s 3rd Congressional District

Renovations begin at Three Tuns Park sport courts

Once complete, the upgraded area will feature one dedicated tennis court and two dedicated pickleball courts, along with newly resurfaced …

Eric’s RX Shoppe Pharmacy offering vaccine clinic at Upper Dublin High School

The vaccine clinic will be held in the Upper Dublin High School cafeteria on Monday, Oct. 6, from 5 p.m. …

Blair Mill Road to close for construction repairs in Upper Moreland

Blair Mill Road will be shut down between County Line Road and Moreland Avenue

Fire at SPS Technologies in Abington Township ruled accidental

The fire was not declared fully extinguished until Feb. 22, after nearly 114 hours of continuous firefighting efforts

Former Abington wellness center manager sentenced for $1.2M embezzlement

Jamie Eleanor Fox, 36, used her position as office manager between 2017 and 2024 to divert patient payments into her …

Hatboro businesses face citations for illegal tobacco sales to minors

Police compliance checks in Hatboro lead to citations against two retailers accused of selling tobacco products to underage customers

Toddler safe after vehicle abduction in Cheltenham Township; suspect in custody

The incident began around 11:50 a.m. on Sept. 25, when officers were called to the 3000 block of Cheltenham Avenue

Resident confronts burglar in their home in Abington Township, according to police

The incident occurred on Sept. 13 on the 100 block of Houston Avenue

SPS Technologies to unveil state-of-the-art facility plans at Abington meeting tonight

Demolition of the fire-damaged structures has already been completed, clearing the way for the next phase of planning and development

Residents gather to honor Charlie Kirk, police officers killed in line of duty at vigil

A vigil was held Wednesday night outside the Abington Township Building

Jefferson Health reports $196 million operating loss in Fiscal 2025

The results mark a sharp reversal from the prior year, when Jefferson posted a small operating surplus of just over …

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