Community Corner

The News Week In Review

Has it been a busy week for you? Time to catch up on your favorite local news from Monday, Nov. 21, 2011, until Friday, Nov. 25, 2011.

It is not always easy to keep up with the news, but now it is time to sit back, relax and catch up on some of the most important news stories this past week.

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Monday, Nov. 21, 2011

The report states that the proposed billboard on 2040 West Chester Pike could be increased from 672 square feet to 1,200 square feet.

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Tao Xu is adjusting fast to American basketball.

The proposed 2012 budget is expected to be nearly $36 million.

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An account of legislative votes in the General Assembly.

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Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2011

The majority of commissioners approved the first reading of the proposed 2012 budget, which calls for an 8.3 percent tax increase.

The Proposed tank could be moved to where the volleyball courts are within Merry Place Park.

The former players and coaches were honored in a Tuesday night ceremony.

Shane Ryan Signs Letter Of Intent With Penn State

Senior Swimmer Shane Ryan signed a national letter of intent to attend Penn State University ...

The former owner of Curious George, the emaciated American Bulldog-Pit Bull mix, has turned himself in to authorities.

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Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2011

Fourteen Broomall cadet firefighters were honored at a recent badge ceremony for completion of its intensive seven- to eight-month-long fire prevention and safety training sessions.

The following information comes from the Haverford Township Police Department. If arrests or charges are mentioned, they do not indicate guilt or a conviction.

The driver has been charged with six counts–driving under the influence, driving while suspended DUI-related and other related charges.

Police said the man told a bank teller that he had a gun but he did not show it.

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Thursday, Nov. 24, 2011

Haverford High School Shooting Stars appearing in annual city tradition.

The Fords overcame some manpower issues to beat Upper Darby.

The Havertown community offers many places for people who wish to volunteer.

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Friday, Nov. 25, 2011

Kevin Leyden was exceptional for the Fords, playing in memory of his father.

Affordable Home Furnishings will open this weekend.

Rainy weather has pushed back construction efforts on what is being expanded into ACME's flagship store.

The Delaware County Kennel Club presented a bullet proof vest and a first aid kit to Charlie, a new K-9 German shepherd assigned to the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office to patrol county government premises and to detect explosives.


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