Marple Newtown Patch Editor Assumes New Role
On Tuesday, Jennifer Kim will begin in her new position as a Field Editor for the Greater Philadelphia Patch region.
Jennifer Kim, local editor of Marple Newtown Patch tends the register at the ice cream booth.
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Hello, Marple Newtown Patch readers.
In November 2010, I assumed the position as a local editor for Patch and in December 2010 Marple Newtown Patch launched. Since then, I've had the pleasure of meeting many folks in the community–from township officials, first responders, and school officials to business owners, parents, and students.
During that time, I've covered the annual Memorial Day and July 4th parades, seen a handful of businesses close only to be replaced with a new business, a growing involvement from Marple Newtown parents, a change of hands in leadership roles, a fatal car accident, a fire that had a family lose nearly everything, and much more.
Some memorable stories have included covering Mitt Romney's visit to Broomall, the 10th anniversary of 9/11 at Marple Newtown High School, the controversy over former Newtown Police Chief Anderson's leave, and much more.
As many of you know, I will be getting married and will be moving to New York in the coming months. As part of the transition, I will assume the new role as the Field Editor for the Philadelphia Patch region. My new role will involve working on regional stories for all the sites across the region, and no longer primarily for Marple Newtown Patch.
However Marple Newtown Patch will be in the good hands of Media Patch Local Editor Courtney Elko–who will assume the role as Marple Newtown Patch's local editor as well–covering and reporting for both Patch sites. In addition, Patch Community Manager Nathan Adams will also oversee the site.
Please email Marple Newtown Patch-related questions, concerns, and story ideas to marplenewtown@patch.com.
I want to thank you for all your support and for opening up your lives to me during my time as the local editor for Marple Newtown Patch. It's been an honor and privilege serving my hometown.
Please contact me at anytime, and thanks again for your continued support of Patch.
dana k
11:16 pm on Sunday, February 24, 2013
best wishes, Jennifer! Thanks for all you have done for our community!! I will miss seeing you around town... Much happiness to you and your lucky fiance'!!
Jennifer Kim
11:30 pm on Sunday, February 24, 2013
Thanks, Dana! Appreciate the support and well wishes!
LOU PACE
5:34 am on Monday, February 25, 2013
Congratulations Jennifer! Your replacement has a tough act to follow. Wishing you all the best on your wedding and new position with the Patch!
Andy Tucker
6:12 am on Monday, February 25, 2013
Congratulations Jennifer! I second Lou's comment and will add thank you for all of your support of Emergency Services in Marple Township.
Patti Wilson
7:31 am on Monday, February 25, 2013
Sincere congratulations, Jennifer, and best wishes for you continued success. Thank you for the terrific job you have done reporting news and information. You have provided encouragement and opportunity to organizations, groups and individuals to get their messages to Marple and Newtown residents. Your work has resulted in increased community involvement and engagement. Thank you!!
Leonard B. Altieri, III
8:32 am on Monday, February 25, 2013
Congratulations again Jennifer! You will be missed!
Terri McCarthy (Morrison)
8:37 am on Monday, February 25, 2013
Congratulations on your wedding and new job Jennifer! You are a talented professional, and will be successful everywhere you go. Many thanks!
Gloria
11:46 am on Monday, February 25, 2013
Congratulations. It was nice meating you. Good Luck in the future. My dogs, Sparkie & Skipper says good luck.
Stephanie Latchford
11:52 am on Monday, February 25, 2013
Congratulations, Jenn! You've done a fantastic job. Best wishes!
Doug Humes
12:00 pm on Monday, February 25, 2013
Hi Jen - that's wonderful news for you - congratulations and best wishes as you move on in life. But all of us who have met you during your time in Newtown and Marple will hate to see you go.
Jack DiPompeo
1:22 pm on Monday, February 25, 2013
My best wishes to you on your new assignment and It has been a pleasure watching you mold this local patch into the fine organization it has become ...Your fiancee is a very lucky man., Having watched you grow up with one of my daughters I feel like i am losing family
Marie Richards
3:34 pm on Monday, February 25, 2013
Best wishes Jennifer for a happy and prosperous future.
Susan Koomar
8:52 pm on Monday, February 25, 2013
Congrats, Jennifer! All the best!
Todd Welch
7:29 am on Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Sorry to hear your leaving us Jennifer! It was always a pleasure working with you. Best wishes!
Alicia Guide
9:33 am on Monday, March 25, 2013
Congratulations on your wedding and your new position. It has been a pleasure working with you as a freelancer.