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Haverford-Havertown Year In Review: 2019's Biggest Stories

The Haverford-Havertown area was abuzz with news, good and bad, in 2017. See the biggest stories from the year here.

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HAVERFORD-HAVERTOWN, PA — With 2019 coming to a close, we want to take a look back at the biggest stories to hit the Haverford-Havertown area in a Year In Review round up.

Below are some of the biggest stories from Haverford and Havertown over the past calendar year:

Woman Sexually Assaulted In Haverford Home Last Week: Police

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A Chatham Village resident woke up to a man in her home and then was sexually assaulted in the early-morning hours of Wednesday last week.

Bon Air Fire Co Closes, Did Not Address 'Extremist' Member: Twp

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The township said he was joining the Proud Boys, a "western chauvinist" group whose members have been arrested at events across the country.

Meet New Teachers At The School District of Haverford Township

Welcome to the nearly 50 new teachers!

Panhandler Lying About Disabled Vehicle: Haverford Police

Police said the man pictured here has been defrauding passersby by saying his vehicle is disabled and asking for money in the township.

Havertown Man Bribed Constables For Mariner Pipeline Security: DA

He is facing more than 100 charges for allegedly bribing Pennsylvania State Constables to act as security for the Mariner Pipeline.

See School District Of Haverford Township's State Ranking

Data compiler Niche has ranked Pennsylvania's best school districts for the 2019-2020 school year, so how did the SDHT fare in the ranks?

Community Rallies Behind Haverford Teen Shooting Victim

Marquis Mays, 18, is fighting for his life after being shot in the face when an alleged marijuana deal went bad in Haverford.

Rabid Raccoon Confirmed In Haverford

The township said a raccoon found in the township tested positive for rabies after coming into contact with a family pet.

Delco Woman Left 1-Year-Old In Car As She Shopped: Police

A 33-year-old woman is facing resisting arrest, endangering the welfare of a child, and recklessly endangering another person.

Frank Pica, Owner Of Pica's Restaurant, Passes At 77

The area lost a beloved restaurateur, active community member, and dedicated family man when Frank J. Pica Jr. died on Feb. 21.

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