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Hometown: Wayne, PA
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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.
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Civic-minded youth from across the county will donate their time and talent to help people in need during two Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service events that will take place on Jan. 20.
Civic-minded youth from across the county will donate their time and talent to help people in need during two Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service events that will take place on Jan. 20.
Read about some of the things happening this weekend in Radnor.
On Saturday, February 1, Steven Saffier of Audubon Pennsylvania will present about the value of the Great Backyard Bird Count, which begins February 14 and runs through the 17th.
Tri County Concerts is delighted to bring Stefan Jackiw, violinist and Anna Polonsky, pianist to their Emerging Artists Series.
See what's playing near you this weekend.
See what's playing near you this weekend.
Immediately after the community learned of the deaths of Linda and Timothy Rooney, strangers to the family wanted to know how they could help the three children left behind.
Immediately after the community learned of the deaths of Linda and Timothy Rooney, strangers to the family wanted to know how they could help the three children left behind.
PA Attorney General Kathleen Kane warns victims of the Target security breach to avoid online scammers.
Immediately after the community learned of the deaths of Linda and Timothy Rooney, strangers to the family wanted to know how they could help the three children left behind.
Immediately after the community learned of the deaths of Linda and Timothy Rooney, strangers to the family wanted to know how they could help the three children left behind.
The weeknight closure will be in effect through the end of March.
Read recent death notices about those who were connected to the Havertown and Haverford areas.
Two speakers offer viewers a unique opportunity to learn about mental health struggles from a clinical and personal perspective and ask any questions they may have in a safe environment.
The Cavalry, all of The Haverford School Upper School robotics teams, made it to the elimination round at the Downingtown VEX Robotics Tournament.
PA Attorney General Kathleen Kane warns victims of the Target security breach to avoid online scammers.
PA Attorney General Kathleen Kane warns victims of the Target security breach to avoid online scammers.
The weeknight closure will be in effect through the end of March.
Watch the student-created video here.
