Stories by Robby Chakler

Elkins Park astronomy club Skywatchers hosting night sky watch party

Skywatchers’ mission is to make astronomy accessible, hands-on, and welcoming for everyone

Abington Senior High soccer team honored at State Capitol for PIAA Championship

The team was formally acknowledged on the floor of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives by Speaker Joanna McClinton

Former chairman/CEO of Asplundh Tree Expert, Scott M. Asplundh, passes away at 68

Asplundh was born in Abington in 1957 and raised in Huntingdon Valley

Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce to host ribbon-cutting for new Brazilian steakhouse

Charkóal’s Brazilian Steakhouse is set to open on Feb. 4

BREAKING: Emergency crews respond to hot tub fire in Upper Moreland Township

The incident occurred on the 3500 block of Mill Road around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday afternoon

Intersection of Jenkintown Road and Meetinghouse Road to see upgrades as part of Abington-Jenkintown Connections Project

Abington Township secured a $1.5M grant for Phase 5 of the project

Amazon Fresh to close all Montgomery, Bucks, Delaware county locations

The company made the announcement Tuesday

Abington officials to hold special meeting to discuss rebuilding of SPS Technologies

Officials to review the land development submission for 1900 Kenmore Avenue, the former site of the SPS Technologies facility that …

Abington School Board to review new academic programming, courses

The Abington Board of School Directors will conduct its regularly scheduled meeting at 7:30 p.m. via a YouTube live stream

Gov. Josh Shapiro featured by CBS News at Beth Shalom in Elkins Park

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro was recently featured in a national interview

Snowstorm impacts local municipalities, schools, travel across Montgomery, Bucks counties

Heavy snow blanketed the area with up to 10 inches of precipitation

Upper Moreland's snow emergency remains in effect until 5 p.m. Monday

During the snow emergency, parking is prohibited on all designated snow emergency routes to allow Public Works crews to safely …

Upper Dublin Township declares snow emergency

The snow emergency will be in effect beginning Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026 at 11:30 p.m. through Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026 …

WATCH: Upper Dublin Police highlight 'egregious' school bus violation caught on camera

The violation occurred at approximately 6:37 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, at the intersection of North Limekiln Pike and …

Upper Moreland outlines snow emergency protocols ahead of massive storm

There will be designated Snow Emergency Routes throughout the Township

Montgomery County residents can earn $375 for focus group questionnaire

Montgomery County residents are needed for a one-day focus group on Thursday Jan. 29 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Teen phenom from Elkins Park featured after throwing over 100 mph

Right-handed pitcher Cole Kuhn was recently featured by BSBLR, a national baseball publication

PECO to host LIHEAP assistance event for customers who need help paying winter heating bills

The event will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Willow Grove Giant

Rising seasonal illnesses prompts school officials to remind families when to keep children home

Officials have outlined guidelines on when it is and not acceptable to keep your child home from school

Limerick Township board to vote on opposition to proposed State Game Lands exchange

Supervisors will vote on whether to send a formal letter of opposition to the Pennsylvania Game Commission

Investigation reveals ‘toxic’ football culture at Cheltenham High School after locker room assault,

Several players actively participated in the assault while others stood by, and some students recorded the incident on their phones

Abington School District honors teachers/staff upon their retirement

During its January board meeting, members formally honored five educators and staff members whose combined service spans more than a …

EASTERN to offer new Construction Careers and Management courses in Fall 2026

The program will give juniors and seniors hands-on experience in carpentry, HVAC, plumbing, electrical work, masonry, project management, and more

UPDATE: Nine agencies come together to fight fire at Willow Grove Mall that prompted temporary evacuation

A reported trash compactor fire Tuesday afternoon inside Bloomingdale’s at the Willow Grove Park Mall, prompting a temporary evacuation of …

SEPTA brings back Regional Rail Express Trains for local stations after months of suspension

Repairs have been completed on 180 of the 223 50-year-old railcars, which make up approximately two-thirds of SEPTA’s total Regional …

Major leadership shakeup coming at Toll Brothers in 2026

Longtime CEO Douglas Yearley Jr. will move from chairman and chief executive officer to executive chairman of the board

Girl Scout Cookie season arrives in Montgomery County with first big shipments

Cookie sales officially kick off Jan. 15

Megan Ngo breaks Upper Dublin girls basketball assists record

She surpassed the previous record of 542 assists, set by 2021 graduate Jess Polin

Cheltenham Avenue Corridor Study seeks to improve safety and traffic flow

The planning initiative is aimed at improving safety, traffic operations, and multimodal access along one of the area’s busiest roadways

Cheltenham Township unveils new logo and tagline

The new primary logo features several symbolic design elements

Construction begins on West Moreland Avenue Bridge, full detour in place through December 2027

Construction Begins on West Moreland Avenue Bridge in Upper Moreland/Hatboro, Full Detour in Place Through December 2027

Abington Township Library responds after social media backlash over children’s program

The statement comes after comments on a Facebook post spread more widely, criticizing the local library program

Abington School District seeks community input on new Middle School design

Community members are encouraged to complete the survey by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026

West Moreland Avenue Bridge replacement to close key route in early January

The long‑awaited project will reshape travel between Hatboro and Upper Moreland through 2027

GIANT to close Willow Grove e-Commerce fulfillment center in early 2026

While the Willow Grove facility will close, GIANT will still have delivery and online ordering as part of its business

Officials announce hybrid public meeting on cleanup efforts at Former Willow Grove Naval Air Base

Environmental cleanup efforts will be discussed by the Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) in January

Willow Grove medical practice agrees to $625K settlement following national data breach

The settlement covers about 39,500 people across the U.S. who were notified that their personal or medical information may have …

Abington Township approves tax and trash fee increases for 2026 budget

The approved budget includes a 0.25 mill increase in the property tax rate and a $125 increase in the annual …

Milling, paving operations will cause double lane closures in Abington

The work will take place near the intersection with Edge Hill Road in Abington Township

Abington's Randy Garber named 2025 PSCA AAAA Boys Soccer Coach of the Year

Abington's ’s longtime leader honored with the W. Gene Davis Memorial Award for his impact on players, program, and the …

Hatboro-Horsham teacher named Pew Fellow, awarded major grant for music, community work

Dr. Kendrah Butler-Waters, a composer, musician, and Glenside resident, has been named a 2025 Pew Fellow in the Arts

Abington School Board to begin discussions, review of 2026–2027 budget

The district must make its proposed preliminary budget available for public inspection by Jan. 29, 2026

Third annual Festivus Cocktail Crawl returns on Dec. 21

The event combines the spirit of Festivus from Seinfeld with a community, fun-filled cocktail crawl

Holidays at Hope Lodge & Colonial Tavern returns to Fort Washington on Dec. 13

The historic site will be transformed with festive décor, including a colorful “Gala of Trees”

Driver crashes into brick pillar outside FedEx building in Abington Township, according to reports

A driver struck a brick pillar near the building’s entrance around 11:41 a.m. Friday

Abington Police Detective Liz Cartwright receives Officer Commendation

She was recognized for her investigation into a local doctor's office uncovered a years-long embezzlement scheme exceeding $1 million

Upper Dublin Township to unveil new building four years after tornado destroyed complex

Upper Dublin Township is ready to unveil its new digs located at 803 Loch Alsh Avenue in Fort Washington on …

Shop with a Cop program to award 10 kids with shopping spree ahead of holiday season

This year, 10 lucky residents ages 7 to 14 will be awarded

Abington Township to hold public hearings on proposed amendments to local development, zoning rule changes

The hearings will take place on Dec. 11 at the Township Building located at 1176 Old York Road

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