Upper Moreland-Willow Grove, PA|News|
New Water Spray Poles Could Cost Upper Moreland $25K
Commissioners said they will apply for a state grant and will be required to match funds if approved for new spray poles at Masons Mill Park.
Former Patch Staff
Rob Chakler graduated from Penn State University in 2006 with a degree in Journalism. He's also a Lower Moreland High School graduate (2002) and is excited about coming back to the township as its Patch editor. He grew up in the area since the age of 5, and was a staple on the school basketball teams since 7th grade, where the team finished with a winning record once in those six years.
After graduating from college, Rob served as a copy editor and staff writer for the The Trentonian for the last four years. He was primarily a sports writer, but also wrote on a variety of subjects while in Trenton.
Growing up he enjoyed his summers at Camp Kweebec, an overnight camp he attended for 11 years, part as a camper and part as a counselor.
When he's not out and about in Lower Moreland covering stories, Rob enjoys playing sports, going to the driving range, relaxing and watching a Seinfeld episode he's seen 20 times already, eating small meals, and playing video games during his downtime.
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Lower Moreland is a very small-knit town and its three schools (Pine Road, Murray Avenue, LMHS) are major driving points for news in the area. The class sizes are small and everyone tends to know who everyone else is and there are many concerned parents whenever they hear of an issue about their kids. There are also a lot of new development groups wanting to build houses and commerce in the surrounding areas.
Commissioners said they will apply for a state grant and will be required to match funds if approved for new spray poles at Masons Mill Park.
Addic Treasures in Huntingdon Valley held a fundraiser in honor of a former LM graduate who tragically took his own life.
Resident Becca Polard sent these pictures in from the multi-alarm fire in Horsham Sunday.
Upper Moreland announced it will be purchasing new radios for the fire department.
Katie Walder, who lives in Los Angeles and has appeared in many TV shows, was inducted into the Lower Moreland Hall of Fame.
Theresa Cristella, of the Indian Creek section of Levittown, arranged a welcome home party for U.S. Army Sgt. Dustin Dykstra over the weekend.
Need a job? These local companies are currently looking to fill positions in their offices.
Need a job? These local companies are currently looking to fill positions in their offices.
The highly debated topic of the Wawa construction and other developments in the community will be discussed at the Chamber of Commerce meeting.
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Find the cheapest gas in Huntingdon Valley.
A group of Open Houses will be conducted in Willow Grove this weekend.
A group of Open Houses will be conducted in Huntingdon Valley this weekend.
The re-opening of Fetters Mill Bridge, Hall of Fame inductions and Addic Treasures hosting a fundraiser also make headlines.
A new police chief was named, a patrol officer retired and the township looking to improve the downtown area also make headlines.
The Upper Moreland commissioners consider applying for a grant to install new pedestrian signals and a crosswalk.
Local students were treated to hear industry expert Geno Stampora speak on making it in the cosmetology field.
Local students were treated to hear industry expert Geno Stampora speak on making it in the cosmetology field.
After being cut off by another driver, one man got out of his car and began yelling and cursing at the driver before it became physical, according to report.
There are plenty of local events this weekend in Willow Grove that won't put a dent in your wallet.