Stories by Robby Chakler

Parents at Wissahickon School District on edge after elementary school student brings knife on bus

Families are concerned over a lack of communication from Wissahickon School District about what happened

Two people injured in vehicle accident in Lower Gwynedd, according to report

The accident occurred 9:30 p.m. near the Montgomery County Community College

Man breaks into resident's shed to steal mountain bike, leaves trail of evidence and his identification behind, police say

Kyle Douglas Cortellini, 33, had multiple active arrest warrants for theft from vehicles

Intersection improvement project in Whitpain Township will increase walkability, safety

Construction is expected to begin on or around May 8 and is expected to last for approximately seven months

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

Breaking: truck runs into wires, sparking, arcing in Upper Dublin

The incident occurred at 10:26 a.m. near Bruce Drive and Twining Road

Upper Dublin Police Department 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

Reckless driver arrested after narcotics discovered by Whitemarsh Township Police Department , police say

The vehicle, traveling on Bethlehem Pike south toward Church Road, was swerving into traffic almost completely in the opposite lane

Upper Dublin graduate receives prestigious student leadership award at Michigan State University

Tyler Pohl, Class of 2022, has been awarded the 2025 Dean’s Student Advisory Council (DSAC) Outstanding Student Leadership Award

Breaking: person escapes smoking vehicle after car lands on its side on Route 309, reports say

The incident occurred at 5:33 p.m. on 309 Northbound near the on-ramp to Norristown Road

Emergency crews respond to apartment fire after resident catches on fire, according to report

The incident occurred on the 700 block of Elmway Circle

Wissahickon School Board approves Dr. Lensi Nikolov as new principal of Wissahickon Middle School

Her appointment was formally approved by the School Board during its meeting on May 5

PHOTOS: Ambler Borough hosts first First Friday of the season

Residents packed Butler Avenue on Friday, May 2

Upper Dublin Police Department says goodbye to Officer Robert Taylor after 24 years of service

A celebration for Officer Taylor was held on April 25

Principal of Stony Creek Elementary to step down at end of school year

Wissahickon School District is now looking for a replacement candidate for the position

Woman faces up to 23 months in prison for Montgomery County crash that killed 15-year-old

Asiyah Sara Mowatt-Mays, 19, pleaded guilty on Monday

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

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

Act II Playhouse presents one-night only stand-up comedy special

The event will take place on Friday, May 2, at 8 p.m., featuring Jake Mattera, and Chris Dolan, and special …

Platform construction, additional maintenance will alter SEPTA schedules in May

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

Former Upper Dublin superintendent placed on leave after report says teacher, aide abused special education students

Yanni served in the Upper Dublin School District from 2018 to 2023

Man to serve prison time for firing gun at driver on Route 309 in Upper Dublin Township

Shaun Haleem Williams, 31, of Philadelphia, will serve 11.5 to 23 months for a road rage incident involving a handgun

Gov. Josh Shapiro praises $1.5 billion investment that helps Montgomery County construction projects

The investment includes rehabilitating, reconstructing, and resurfacing more than 200 miles of highways and repairing, replacing, and preserving 61 bridges

Breaking: garage fire erupts in flames in Upper Dublin Township

The incident occurred on the 600 block of Bellaire Avenue at 12:26 p.m.

Abandoned dogs left in cages are now up for adoption at Montgomery County SPCA

A total of six dogs were found alone in cages on Shoppers Lane in Cheltenham earlier this month

World's best golfers to gather in area for Truist Championship at Wissahickon Course

From May 5 to May 11, the PGA Tour is coming to the Philadelphia Cricket Club to host the Truist …

Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers earns spot on Forbes America’s Best Midsize Employers

America’s Best Midsize Employers, Toll Brothers comes in at Number 4

Man arrested for sexual acts with a minor in parking lot of Upper Dublin business, according to police

Conix is charged with involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, aggravated indecent assault, sexual abuse of children, and more

Lower Gwynedd Township to continue discussing banning single-use plastics in May

The township is looking into the impact that banning plastic bags, plastic utensils, and straws, among other uses, will have …

Whitpain Township celebrates its 30th Annual Earth Day event with art, poetry contest

Students from Wissahickon Elementary Schools, St. Helena School, and Holy Rosary School were awarded for their outstanding art and poetry …

Telephone pole falls down in Whitpain Township creating road closure

Yost Road is expected to be closed for the next six to eight hours

Here's how to score a free pretzel at Philly Pretzel Factory, Auntie Anne's

National Pretzel Day is celebrated on Saturday, April 26

Construction projects starting this week will create closures in Lower Gwynedd Township

Starting this week, Evans Road will be closed as PennDOT crews are out at work

Breaking: Fire breaks out at Sherry Lake Apartments in Whitemarsh Township

The incident occurred on Friday, April 18 at 10:08 a.m.

Wissahickon Creek to receive state grant for $1M for restoration project

State funding to support Montgomery County’s floodplain restoration project; repair ecosystems and protect against future storm damage

Nobel Prize winner coming to Upper Dublin Library in rare special appearance

Dr. Katalin Karikó will lead a discussion on Saturday, April 26 at 2 p.m.

Upper Dublin woman to face trial for neglectful death of her 21-year-old son

Sherrilynn Hawkins, 43, of Dresher, will head to trial on November 15

Breaking: Police are searching for missing juvenile who ran away from foster home in Montgomery Township

If you have any information about her whereabouts, contact police

Lower Gwynedd Police Department, Easter Bunny help the cause for Mattie N. Dixon Community Cupboard

The GIANT in Spring House served as the host of the "Fill a Cop Car" event

Upper Dublin Parks & Rec earns prestigious award for Fire & Ice Festival

Upper Dublin Parks & Recreation showcased its successful programs, innovative projects, and dedicated team

Isla Bistro celebrates Fort Washington opening with ribbon-cutting ceremony

The restaurant is open Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Breaking: school bus, multiple cars trapped between sparking wires, fallen trees in Lower Gwynedd, report

The incident occurred at 4:41 p.m. on the 1300 block of Dogwood Lane

Uber driver who groped, attempted to kiss passenger in Whitpain Township, will face trial

Robert Corcoran, 61, of West Chester, will stand trial on charges of Indecent Assault and Harassment

Summer Concert Series to return to Lower Gwynedd

Every Wednesday in May, June and July a new band and food truck will be featured

Wissahickon School District changes start, end time of Elementary School days

Wissahickon School District recently announced the change

Fort Washington Fire Company current, past Chiefs earn distinguished honor from Upper Dublin

Two members from Fort Washington Fire Company were recently inducted into Upper Dublin's Hall of Fame

Family escapes safely from 3 a.m. house fire in Dresher

Crews from Fort Washington Fire Company responded to the incident on the 3200 block of East Bruce Drive

Lower Gwynedd Township wants to know your favorite restaurant, bar in the area

The survey is part of the township's effort for feedback on its 2045 Comprehensive Plan

Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers purchases former St. Basil School in Jenkintown for $9.5M

This purchase follows the academy's closure in June 2021 due to financial and enrollment challenges

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