Nathan Susanj, Patch Staff

<b>Basics</b>

E-mail: nathan&#64;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&#39;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&#39;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 &#64;ArdmorePatch.

<strong>Beliefs</strong>

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<i>This disclosure is </i><i>not a license for our editors to inject these beliefs into stories or to dictate coverage according to them. In fact, the intent is the opposite: we hope that the knowledge that our beliefs are on the record will force us to be ever mindful to write, report, and edit in a fair, balanced way. And if you, the user, ever think you see evidence that we failed in this mission, we wholeheartedly invite you to let us know.</i>

<strong>Politics: How would you &#9;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.