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Melanie Lidman is the Jerusalem Metro reporter for The Jerusalem Post. As the only Jerusalem reporter, her beat encompasses municipality affairs, police, crime, politics, riots, violence, religious issues, culture, education, and just about everything within the municipal borders of Jerusalem. She also spent eight days in Cairo during the January 25 revolution, using some creative ways to report on how the "Arab Spring" of revolutions is affecting Israel. Previously, Melanie was a features freelancer for the local weekly sections of The Jerusalem Post. A Boston native, she also worked at Outside Magazine in Santa Fe, New Mexico and spent a summer bicycling from Canada to Mexico. Melanie graduated from the University of Maryland with a triple major in Spanish, Journalism, and Ultimate Frisbee. Though Jerusalem has one of the highest concentrations of journalists of any city in the world, Melanie is one of the only journalists in the city that travels almost exclusively by bicycle. Her bike’s name is Savlanut (patience).

Recent articles by: Melanie Lidman

Jérusalem retient son souffle Derniers préparatifs en vue de la visite présidentielle : 500 personnes accompagnent Barack Obama. By MÉLANIE LIDMAN

Barack Obama's visit to disrupt life in Jerusalem Jerusalemites can expect major interruptions to their daily routines as major roads to close during "Operation Unbreakable Alliance." By MELANIE LIDMAN

E1 building projects delayed ahead of Obama visit 50 homes in Har Homa neighborhood, waste infrastructure for E1 dropped from agenda to avoid repeat of 2010 "Biden fiasco." By MELANIE LIDMAN

Tel Aviv marathon postponed due to hot weather Temperatures are projected to reach 36 degrees Celsius in Tel Aviv on Friday, prompting Health Ministry warning. By MELANIE LIDMAN, ALLON SINAI, JUDY SIEGEL

Female MKs enter Western Wall after entry denied Lawmakers join Women of the Wall struggle; Labor MK Shaffir to introduce legislation to address women's prayer at site. By MELANIE LIDMAN, JEREMY SHARON

Locusts: A plague or a blessing? Locusts are delicious and an excellent source of protein, insists Jerusalem chef; enjoy one of the 10 Plagues this Passover season. By MELANIE LIDMAN

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