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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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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 …

DEP to conduct soil testing in Jenkintown, Abington to determine if there's contamination

Many residents have questioned whether or not the soil is safe following the massive fire at SPS Technologies

Montco official responds to vandalism full of 'hate' at Upper Moreland Elementary School

"This intolerable act is not just an attack on a school — it is an attack on our values, our …

Local officials create SPS Technologies Fire Community Engagement Form to help answer residents' most pressing questions

There are still a number of questions and concerns regarding the massive fire at SPS Technologies

WATCH: police release body cam footage of officers, fire crews responding to SPS Technologies fire

It’s an up-close look at the chaos that ensued after the four-alarm fire ripped through the 600,000 square-foot building

What to do if you encounter debris from SPS Technologies fire

The Borough Fire Marshal and an environmental contractor secured by SPS Technologies will conduct inspections

Update: Fire at SPS Technologies still active, but contained; building in danger of collapse

"It was determined that the integrity of the building is compromised and is in danger of collapse."

Abington Township announces Shelter-in-Place order, evacuations lifted

As of 11 a.m. on Wednesday, the Shelter-in-place and voluntary evacuation orders were lifted

SEPTA stations at Glenside, Jenkintown, Noble remain closed on Wednesday, Feb. 19.

Trains will not be stopping at those locations while emergency crews continue to deal with the fire at SPS Technologies

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