Rob has been a reporter for roughly six years. In 2003, he graduated from Lycoming College in Williamsport, Pa., with a bachelor's degree in communication with a focus in media writing. After college, he began working at The Danville News, a small daily newspaper in Central Pennsylvania. Later, he moved up to their larger sister paper, The Daily Item. Most recently, Rob worked as the political reporter at the Gloucester County Times. He just moved to New Jersey last fall and is still getting used to the quirks of the Garden State: full-service gas stations and being able to buy beer and wine in the same store. He's new to Moorestown and is eager to make Patch's presence here even stronger.
Our Beliefs
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Politics
How would you describe your political beliefs?
I suppose the easiest way to answer this question is I tend to be socially liberal and fiscally centrist. My view on politics - from watching it, reading it and covering it - is there seems to be a level of detachment between the people who govern and the governed. Not as much at the local level, but at the state and certainly the federal levels. That's why you see so many polls reflecting the populace's growing lack of faith in their representatives.
Religion
How religious would you consider yourself?
I was raised Roman Catholic, went to church every Sunday and attended Catholic school for seven years. But I now find that, while I appreciate the role organized religion plays in many people's lives, it's not for me. That's not to say I'm not religious. I believe in … something. But I see merit in every faith.
Local Hot-Button Issues
What do you think are the most important issues facing the community?
The liquor referendum. Everyone's talking about it and the debate seems to revolve around two ideas cast in opposition: The town's "character" vs. dollars and cents. What wins out?
Teacher contracts. It's only a couple weeks till school starts and still no resolution. When will it come? And what will the long-term implications of the new contract be?
The new municipal building/library/police department.
Authorities say David J. Glenn, of Burlington Township, robbed two Delran banks within minutes in December, and a third in Bellmawr last week.
Authorities say David J. Glenn, of Burlington Township, robbed two Delran banks within minutes in December, and a third in Bellmawr last week.
Authorities say David J. Glenn, of Burlington Township, robbed two Delran banks within minutes in December, and a third in Camden County last week.
Authorities say David J. Glenn, of Burlington Township, robbed two Delran banks within minutes in December, and a third in Camden County last week.
Shannon Sidorek, of Pemberton Township, is accused of being under the influence in the crash that killed 81-year-old Elizabeth Smith two years ago.
Not sure why your taxes went up even though your property value went down? Tax assessor Dennis DeKlerk explains.
The bill, inspired by the 2009 murder of a Toms River woman, is sponsored by Assemblyman Troy Singleton, of Burlington County.
The bill, inspired by the 2009 murder of a Toms River woman, is sponsored by Assemblyman Troy Singleton, of Burlington County.
Information provided by Riverton Police. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.
Palmyra Police arrested two men at the convenience store this month, including one man who found himself in cuffs three times in one week.
Riverton Police say the man—who was wanted in Camden—also had a loaded handgun tucked into his pants.
Also, find out how to ask questions about your new assessment and what a recent report says about crime in Cinnaminson.
Hartford Road will remain closed the early part of this week, the Mount Laurel MUA advises.
Abimelec Garcia, of Camden, is charged with attempted homicide, Camden County Police say.
Also, find out what's on the Board of Education's plate in 2014 and what a recent report says about crime in Moorestown.
If someone knocks on your door without a permit, call the police department.
The new restaurant will open this Sunday, Jan. 12.
Juan Stevens, of Burlington Township, posed as a police officer and coerced four women into having sex with him at Burlington County hotels.
