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School District Releases Candidate Applications for Open Board Seat
Applications and resumes of the four candidates who will be interviewed on Oct. 25 are attached to this article.
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E-mail: nathan@patch.com
Phone: 610-800-2625
Where I Live: West Philadelphia, PA
Birthday: Jan. 17
<strong>Bio</strong>
Nathan is coming to Ardmore-Merion-Wynnewood Patch after nine months serving as editor of Basking Ridge Patch in New Jersey.
After working on what was at the time Patch.com's 18th site (now more than 750 strong), Nathan married his college sweetheart Danielle (a University of Pennsylvania Law School student) and moved to the Philadelphia area to begin work on his second Patch site.
Before becoming editor in Basking Ridge, Nathan was a freelance contributor for multiple Patch sites in central New Jersey. He also served as editor in chief of his college newspaper at Wheaton College (IL), where he worked with an award-winning editorial staff that was recognized 17 times by the Illinois College Press Association—more than any other newspaper in their class.
Nathan grew up in central New Jersey, but was born and lived near Pittsburgh long enough to become a huge fan of the Steelers and Penguins (and a reluctant fan of the Pirates). His last name is pronounced soo-ZAN-ee. He wouldn't have guessed that either. Nathan is very proud to be a part of a great Patch team bringing hyperlocal news back to the wonderful state of Pennsylvania. You can follow Nathan on twitter @ArdmorePatch.
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<strong>Politics: How would you 	describe your political beliefs? </strong>
Moderate, leaning center right on economic issues
<strong>Religion: How religious would you say you are? Casual, observant, devout, non-religious?</strong>
Protestant Christian.
<strong>Local Hot Button Issues: What do you think are the two or three most important issues facing the community? Where do you stand on each of these issues?</strong>
The tension between difficult economic circumstances and paying for the excellent services provided by the township and school district. The achievement gap in Lower Merion schools between African-American and Latino students and the overall population. And the possibility of reduced state and federal grants and funding for local projects as cost burdens shift to the local level, to name a few.
Applications and resumes of the four candidates who will be interviewed on Oct. 25 are attached to this article.
Allyn Gaestel, a 2009 Haverford College graduate, will speak on Wednesday, Oct. 20 and Thursday, Oct. 21 about her experiences in Haiti.
Located at 36 Ardmore Avenue, the pantry serves families of need in the area; see video.
Theater, music, art and more this weekend in town.
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Shulkin was selected as the top female tennis player under 18 in the Philadelphia area by the United States Tennis Association.
Briggs will play an influential role in shaping the policy goals of the Democratic Caucus.
Improvements to the off-leash program at Rolling Hill Park and West Mill Creek Park are being discussed.
Improvements to the off-leash program at Rolling Hill Park and West Mill Creek Park will be voted on by Lower Merion Commissioners this month.
Improvements to the off-leash program at Rolling Hill Park and West Mill Creek Park are being discussed.
Tuesday could be cold, wet and windy, according to the National Weather Service.
Warned to contain verbal outbursts, a Bryn Mawr man refused and had to be restrained by local police.
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Sushi Sei is a great place to pick up a quick lunch.
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The township spent $370,000 on January's storms.
Lower Merion has already spent 70 percent of its salt budget this winter.
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Ongoing burglary concerns continue to plague residences near downtown Ardmore.
The fourth in a five-part hall of fame series on Aces history.