Stories by Robby Chakler

Officials to discuss rezoning uses of former Willow Grove Naval Base in June

Proposed uses include a mixed-use Town Center, an office park, hotel, school, retail, and more

Breaking: Tesla collides with school bus in Upper Dublin Township, reports say

The driver was reportedly trapped inside the vehicle. No students were reportedly on the bus

Abington Police Detective honored by Montgomery County at Law Enforcement & Civilian Commendation Ceremony

Montgomery County Public Safety Training Campus, Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele recently honored law enforcement members

SPS Technologies to start demolition phase of site this week

SPS Technologies is offering concerned residents the opportunity to have their roof and gutters inspected and/or cleaned

Transgender runner captures 200M title at Suburban One League Championship at Hatboro-Horsham High School

Despite a Presidential executive order to keep biological males out of girls’ and women’s sports, Pennsylvania is one state that …

Security guard at Abington Jefferson Hospital 'corners' and 'pins' patient to the ground, report says

A patient was walking through the emergency department when she was abruptly confronted and pinned to the floor by a …

Abington Fire Marshal warns of 'Chromebook Challenge' that presents fire, safety risks for students

The "challenge" encourages students to insert metal objects such as paperclips or staples into the charging port or USB slots

Here is everything you need to know about the May 20 Primary Election

Voters head to the polls on Monday, May 20

Abington Police charge woman with felony after attempting to steal nearly $1,500 worth of goods from Target, police say

Chasity Dorsey-Berthea, 20, of Philadelphia, is charged with a felony of retail theft and other charges

Abington Township voters getting set to vote on referendum for new $285M school

If approved, the anticipated tax impact on a median homestead value of $387,402 would be approximately $54 per month, starting …

Vendor sports are open for Jenkintown Night Market on May 27

The Jenkintown Night Market will return from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at 703 Greenwood Avenue in Jenkintown

Montgomery County alerts voters about misleading election mailers

The partisan election materials claim to originate from "voter services" with a PO box address

Breaking: van crashes into house in Abington Township

The incident occurred on the 300 block of Church Street at 12:16 p.m.

June Fete to return with increased safety measures; vendor list revealed

The June Fete Fair and Horse & Pony Show will return this year after a one-year hiatus

Manor College offering tuition-free summer classes for laid off Crozer Health employees

The Jenkintown-based college will offer introductory courses that include marketing, criminal justice, public policy and more

Huntingdon Valley Fire Company extricates passengers, six sent to hospital after collision with school van

The accident occurred near the busy intersection of Philmont, Pine, and Tomlinson roads

SPS Technologies to begin demolition phase of site on or around May 19

SPS Technologies is offering concerned residents the opportunity to have their roof and gutters inspected and/or cleaned

Cheltenham man chases female with a knife, threatens to stab her before punching her in head, according to police

Jamaar Desmond Supplee, 42, of Cheltenham, is charged with aggravated assault

Rite Aid on Easton Road in Abington to close as part of bankruptcy filing

The chain plans to close or sell off all of its locations

Abington High School student earns $2,500 National Merit Scholarship

Students from Gwynedd Mercy Academy, Upper Dublin High School, and Wissahickon High School were honored

Driver flips car on its side after hitting tree in Abington Township, reports say

The accident occurred near the intersection of Old Welsh Road and Paper Mill Road at 1:41 p.m.

Sinkhole on Moredon Road in Willow Grove creating traffic delays

Until repairs are completed, the right lane will remain closed in that area

Cheltenham resident confronts strange male who entered her home and attempted to walk up to second floor, police say

The victim was inside her home on the couch when she heard a Ring notification that motion had been detected

Abington Township seeks applicants for its Board of Code Appeals

Members are expected to bring professional expertise to ensure that code enforcement is consistent, reasonable, and in the best interest …

Abington Police Department discover stolen loaded revolver in backpack, police say

Two individuals were taken into custody after a brief struggle, according to police. A third person who interfered with the …

Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers to begin demolishing St. Basil Academy property after near month-long delay

The property was originally supposed to be demolished on April 14

Kehoe Construction to start milling, paving work on York Road next week

Due to the nature of the work, lane closures will be necessary, which may result in traffic delays

Fallen tree, live wires, electrical fire reported in Cheltenham, according to reports

The incident occurred on the 7900 block of Jenkintown Road at 4:39 p.m.

Police charge 18-year-old after bomb scare at Elkins Park School

A note found in the bathroom read, “Warning there will be a bomb set off in the school.”

Abington School District mourn loss of former teacher, administrator

LaVonda C. Daniels, 45 died Sunday, April 27

Elkins Park man shot and killed by police in Brooklyn after being caught driving stolen Porsche, police say

Jumaane Wright, 28, was fatally shot by police in Brooklyn on April 29

Upper Moreland Police apprehend couple who attempts to steal Smart TV, Ninja Cooker, more, police say

Once officers arrived, they found a male and female in the parking lot attempting to load a large television into …

Man arrested after falling asleep in stranger's home in Huntingdon Valley, according to police

The incident occurred near the 2300 block of Pine Road in Huntingdon Valley

Township pools getting set to open for summer season

Starting Saturday, May 24, the pools will open on weekends only

Breaking: building fire reported at Hydra-Matic Packing Company in Huntingdon Valley

The incident occurred on Thursday at 2:37 p.m.

Trash truck pulls down power lines in Abington Township

The incident occurred on the 1600 block of Coolidge Avenue

Man attempts to break into apartment with pants down, genitals exposed, using flash light as weapon, police say

The incident occurred on April 17 at the Blair Mill Village East Apartments

Upper Moreland, Cheltenham Police Departments to receive $5K digital camera kit to enhance how it processes crime scenes

The grant is part of Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association’s (PCPA) innovative Criminal Apprehension Technology (CAT) Training program

State advances legislation to ban firefighting foam that contains PFAS chemicals that have affected Willow Grove

Willow Grove is one of the most heavily affected areas of PFAS due to use at the Naval Air Station …

Abington Police apprehend man driving in stolen vehicle with suspended license

Samir Pace, 24, of Philadelphia, faces multiple felony charges of receiving stolen property

Abington School District reveals tax impact for residents if new Middle School construction approved

The approval would result in an estimated property tax increase of approximately $54 per month for a median homestead valued …

Man attempts to steal over $1,000 worth of goods from Rally House in trash bag, then tries to evade officers, police say

Nasir Foreman, 19, of Philadelphia, faces multiple felony charges stemming from an incident at the Willow Grove shop

Abington Township, Penn State Abington partner to offer $5,000 scholarships

The application deadline is May 15, 2025

Former Abington High School student charged in connection to shooting of teenager at Roslyn Park, police say

Mahaylah Poindexter, 18, a former student at Abington High School, was charged with multiple felony counts of robbery and aggravated …

Upper Moreland Police Department hoping to make teens safer, less distracted drivers

The two-session course will be held on June 17 and June 24

Platform construction, additional maintenance will alter SEPTA schedules in May

SEPTA has announced schedule changes to numerous lines in May for construction and maintenance.

Convicted child predator who arranged meeting at Abington Library admits avoiding apprehension

Zalewski was arrested on Aug. 15, 2004, after he used the internet to arrange a meeting outside the Abington Library

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