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Phone: 484-431-4533
Hometown: Wayne, PA
Birthday: May 26
Bio
Sam is a proud Waynite (is that what we’re called?), born and raised and is now a taxpaying property owner there with her husband.
She had been working as a local news reporter for nearly seven years with the Suburban and Wayne Times and Main Line Suburban Life before joining Patch in February 2011.
Sam became interested in journalism by working at the student newspaper of her high school, Merion Mercy Academy. She then studied print journalism at American University in Washington, DC.
Sam returned to the Main Line in 2002 briefly before a short sojourn living in France. She returned again to her hometown to work as a barista at the Gryphon Café, taking in the town gossip before being hired to report the news.
She hopes that she can provide the most compelling local news and life coverage for those who live, work and have an interest in Radnor and Haverford townships.
But the more readers who are involved with her site the more comprehensive it will be, so don’t be shy to call or e-mail Sam with news tips, suggestions for the site, or anything else. Really. It’s her job to talk to you.
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Renewal Sustainable Environments eco-friendly design suppliers and Philadelphia Salvage Co. have teamed up to open a pop-up store front in the Suburban Building on North Wayne Avenue.
Property settlements in Radnor Township during October of 2013 decreased 10 percent from the same month last year.
The owners of Estia, an upscale Greek restaurant in Philadelphia, are planning to open a "more casual but still stylish" version in Radnor.
Radnor 7th Graders in Girl Scout Troop 507 met in Mrs. McConnell's Family and Consumer Sciences classroom at Radnor Middle School on Monday, November 18th to sew for a cause.
Three events Thursday are open to the public.
Find homes for sale in the region on this page every week, from our partners at Zillow.
Find homes for sale in the region on this page every week, from our partners at Zillow.
The Radnor Fire Company gathered Saturday evening at the Radnor Hotel to honor the members of its Auxiliary, which is celebrating 50 years this year.
The next in the series of conditional use hearings on Nov. 21 is the public's next chance to comment about the plans for development on Ardrossan's remaining acres.
Read Haverford-Havertown Patch's holidays-related content, including events.
A 16-year-old girl is facing charges for allegedly assaulting a teacher at Haverford High School.
Read recent death notices about those who were connected to the area.
Read what new job opportunities are available in Havertown and Haverford.
Radnor High School crowned its king and queen for 2013 on Saturday, November 9, when RHS football beat LM 33-14.
Read what new job opportunities are available in the area.
The following was submitted by Francisvale Home for Smaller Animals in Radnor.
Bryn Mawr firefighters responded to the blaze.
Haverford Police are investigating a number of recent thefts, which include wallets and bicycles.
Read recent death notices about those who were connected to the Radnor area.
A Villanova University professor talks Thanksgivukkah, a short shopping season and what retailers are doing to attract consumers.
