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Rachel Ravina

Rachel Ravina is a journalist covering news and lifestyle features in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. She grew up in Blue Bell and graduated from Penn State. She's also a news enthusiast who is passionate about covering topics people want to read.

Outdoor photograph of brick school and brick sign with Lower Gwynedd Elementary on it.

Montco principal accused of antisemitic remarks put on leave

December 20, 2025 at 12:22 p.m.

A Lower Gwynedd Elementary School principal accused of making antisemitic remarks is being investigated by WSD leadership.

Four undocumented migrants were arrested last week after federal agents caught them working at an Exeter business, according to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (U.S. Department of Homeland Security)

14 detained in ICE raid at Montgomery County market

July 17, 2025 at 3:01 p.m.

Fourteen individuals were detained Wednesday morning in an immigration enforcement operation at a supermarket in West Norriton Township.

US President Donald Trump boards Air Force One before departing from Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on April 11, 2025. Trump is heading to Palm Beach, where he is spending the weekend at his Mar-a-Lago resort. (Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)

Montgomery County woman accused of trespassing at Trump's Mar-a-Lago

April 16, 2025 at 1:11 p.m.

An East Norriton Township woman accused of trying to enter President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort was arrested over the weekend in Florida.

Gov. Josh Shapiro and First Lady Lori Shapiro are joined by Montgomery County elected officials and first responders as Shapiro addresses reporters on Feb. 22, 2025 outside of SPS Technologies in Abington Township. (Rachel Ravina – MediaNews Group)

‘Y’all are heroes:’ Gov. Josh Shapiro thanks firefighters in visit to SPS Technologies fire site in Montgomery County

March 31, 2025 at 9:32 p.m.

Gov. Josh Shapiro applauds first responders, calling them 'the very best of humanity.'

Fire continues burning at SPS Technologies warehouse in Montgomery County

February 20, 2025 at 3:48 p.m.

“The tactical response by our firefighters prevented what could have been a mass casualty incident," said Abington Township Police Chief Patrick Molloy.

Abington Township lifts shelter-in-place, evacuation notices following SPS Technologies fire

February 19, 2025 at 10:59 p.m.

“The EPA and DEP will continue to monitor air and water conditions to ensure public safety. No hazards have been detected in the area surrounding the fire and the area...

Fires continued to smolder Tuesday in the aftermath of Monday’s devastating blaze at SPS Technologies in the Jenkintown section of Abington Township, Montgomery County. (Photo by James Short – Willow Grove Now)

Update: Massive industrial fire at SPS Technologies in Montgomery County prompts evacuation order

February 18, 2025 at 7:27 p.m.

A massive fire at SPS Technologies in Montgomery County forced schools to close and prompted an evacuation order in Abington Township.

Officials condemn reports of Nazi flag flown at Montgomery County home

November 15, 2024 at 10:51 p.m.

Area residents and elected officials alike expressed outrage over reports of a Nazi flag raised at a home in Whitpain Township on the 86th anniversary of Kristallnacht on Nov. 9.

First Lady Jill Biden with Gov. Josh Shapiro listen to Rev. Charles Quann at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Spring House on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. (Photo by Fred Wright Jr.)

Jill Biden attends Bethlehem Baptist Church service in Spring House

November 5, 2024 at 12:36 p.m.

The Bethlehem Baptist Church congregation gave a warm welcome to First Lady Jill Biden during the church service Sunday morning.

Former First Lady Michelle Obama addresses a crowd of thousands of people attending a campaign rally on Nov. 2, 2024 at Norristown Area High School in West Norriton Township. (Rachel Ravina – MediaNews Group)

Former first lady Michelle Obama energizes Montgomery County Democrats ahead of election

November 3, 2024 at 1:50 p.m.

Thousands of people descended onto the Norristown Area High School campus Saturday to hear Obama and other state and local Democrats speak on behalf of the Harris-Walz campaign.

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