Email: mischa.arnosky@patch.com
Phone: 215-301-3497
Hometown: Manayunk
Birthday: March 11, 1981
Bio: Mischa Arnosky graduated from Shippensburg University in 2004 with degrees in journalism and public relations. He is also an Abington Senior High School graduate and has covered the area for several years with other media.
More than just covering the area, Mischa lived in the township up until 2007; he still has family and many friends there.
When Mischa's not at his home in Manayunk, he's usually in his car, driving around Abington Township, looking for interesting pieces to write about.
Mischa is married, and when he is not writing about Abington, or covering something there, he is usually playing the piano, playing the guitar or washing his car.
Politics:
I am a registered Democrat, though I don't follow party lines on every issue — and I don't think anyone else should, either. I feel very strongly about freedom of speech; I am terrified of censorship in any media.
Religion:
I would not consider myself a religious person, however I respect every religion.
The hot-button issues in Abington are similar to those in many other suburban communities. The issue of increasing school property taxes is always popping up, but by the same token, the township has award-winning schools. The other issue is development. While having a broader tax base is important, I feel the township should purchase as much open space as it can get its hands on.
Michelle Obama speaks at the Lenfest PAL center in North Philadelphia; her 'Let's Move!' initiative recently got support from the National League of Cities.
Michelle Obama speaks at the Lenfest PAL center in North Philadelphia; her 'Let's Move!' initiative recently got support from the National League of Cities.
Michelle Obama speaks at the Lenfest PAL center in North Philadelphia; her 'Let's Move!' initiative recently got support from the National League of Cities.
The two health care systems sent a joint statement earlier today saying they would not pursue a regional health system.
Michelle Obama speaks at the Lenfest PAL center in North Philadelphia; her 'Let's Move!' initiative recently got support from the National League of Cities.
Driving advice: Look out of parked cars, leave the beer at home, and 'shiny side up'
The January crash on Easton Road near Girard Avenue in Horsham killed a 50-year-old woman from Pottstown.
First Lady Michelle Obama will tout her 'Let's Move' initiative, which takes on childhood obesity.
Several local students participate in the SkillsUSA National Competition ... and come up big.
Police: Former Troop 72 Scoutmaster Tom Smerke was in the crosswalk when struck by backhoe
Tom Smerke, former Scoutmaster of Boy Scouts of America, Troop 72, Overlook Hills, dies following an incident Thursday near his home.
Tom Smerke, former Scoutmaster of Boy Scouts of America Troop 72, Overlook Hills, dies following an incident near his home.
Charles and Viola Carter receive the Robert W. Montgomery Award during the Abington Board of Commissioners meeting.
A timeline of significant Sandusky events, according to the Freeh report.
On Sunday, the Whole Foods Market 'Giving Grill' will benefit the Abington Joint Town Watch Council.
The U11 Ardsley-North Hills baseball team goes 15-0.
See what the commissioners are doing tonight.
So long, sweet gum
