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Dog Park, Derby and a Woman Falls in Front of a Train, Among Top Local News
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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.
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There were nearly 8,700 similar fireworks-related injuries last year, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
There were nearly 8,700 similar fireworks-related injuries last year, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Check out the top stories on Abington Patch this week.
Checking the DIY product 'A/C Pro' for snake oil ... and not finding any.
The State Police will be out in force over the holiday weekend; last year, the State Police issued 945 citations over the holiday weekend.
The State Police will be out in force over the holiday weekend; last year, the State Police issued 945 citations over the holiday weekend.
A fatal trash-truck crash and a woman who fell in front of a train round out the week's top stories in Montgomery County.
A fatal trash-truck crash and a woman who fell in front of a train round out the week's top stories in Montgomery County.
Checking the DIY product 'A/C Pro' for snake oil ... and not finding any
Dozens of dogs take to the newly opened park on their day off.
See who was on Fayette Street during the 62nd Annual Conshohocken Soap Box Derby on Independence Day.
Check out who was on Easton Road Thursday afternoon for the parade.
Conshohocken held its 62nd annual Soap Box Derby the morning of July 4.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission warns about the dangers of fireworks, and offers up some safety tips.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission warns about the dangers of fireworks.
Stremic was a member of St. Hilary of Poitiers Church and a Cheltenham High School alumnus.
The downhill Fayette Street race is in its 62nd installment.