The News Week In Review

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, June 04, 2012

Pope Benedict XVI will travel to Philadelphia for a World Family Summit in 2015 as the Roman Catholic Church makes a clear statement about gay marriage.

Police believe he is the same man who robbed the 7-Eleven.

The family who adopted Curious George, the Pit Bull/American Bulldog that was found emaciated in October, will soon adopt another abandoned dog that was also in need of a home.

With multiple potential rabies cases reported in the last few months, here are 10 things to know about the deadly virus and how to keep your family safe.

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Tuesday, June 05, 2012

Brendan Hansen, a Suburban Seahawk alumni, of the Newtown Square Suburban Swim Center, will compete in the 2012 Olympics in London this year.

Check out these unusual police stories from the Greater Philadelphia area.

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Wednesday, June 06, 2012

Pennsylvania's property tax is the wrong way to fund public education.

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

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Thursday, June 07, 2012

A 2.73 percent property tax increase is included in the school district’s approved final budget.

Caroline Joan Bowden will be delivering the keynote speech at Haverford High School’s graduation.

Bathrooms are especially important on longer routes, like the Paoli-Thorndale line, according to the DVARP.

The state stores’ 3,500 union employees have a new contract.

Delaware County currently spends $2.77 per person, per year, on county parks. An online survey is available for residents to give input for county planning purposes.

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Friday, June 08, 2012

James Healy also claims that the officer allegedly made inconsistent statements during his trial. The officer's lawyer said that is not the case.

The Bryn Mawr-based water provider had originally requested a monthly increase of $5.

The new facility will include such things as a double gymnasium, wellness area and walking track.

Planning a vacation or just a day trip? Patch has all the information on the Shore's best beaches.

These are recent death notices of local residents and former residents.

See the names of many of the graduates of Haverford High School Class of 2012.