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Robby Chakler is a veteran journalist/editor with nearly 20 years of experience in print and online media. He has worked at daily print newspapers, magazines and online publications. He grew up in Huntingdon Valley and has stayed in the local Montgomery County area since graduating from Penn State University in 2006, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism.

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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 …

Ambler residents recount experience, praise police for fatal officer-involved shooting

"Definitely scary for it to happen in our neighborhood."

Platform construction, additional maintenance will alter SEPTA schedules in May

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

Resident creates change.org petition to ensure SPS Technologies does not rebuild in Abington/Jenkintown

“The fire at SPS Technologies was a clear testimony to the risk it poses, and such risk is unacceptable in …

Breaking: male stabbed in domestic situation, incident spills over into daycare

The male pulled into Lightbridge Academy after being stabbed, according to reports

Nearly 80% of residents say 'longer term health and safety issues' top concern in aftermath of SPS Technologies fire

The Greater Glenside Civic Association recently released survey findings from its residents

Second incident of antisemitic vandalism hits Montgomery County school

Plymouth Whitemarsh alerted parents of the ongoing investigation

Potential scams targeting residents living near SPS Technologies fire, according to Abington Fire Marshal

Individuals are attempting to target those who may be vulnerable, distressed, or concerned after the recent fire

Bryn Athyn College to cut all NCAA sports programs at end of year

President Sean Connelly made the sudden announcement in a letter

Philly Man pleads guilty to theft, then attempts murder-for-hire plot through Instagram while in jail, police say

According to court docs, the suspect offered $15,000, a Cartier watch and a car as payment for beating up and …

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