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The Neighborhood Files

June Events Nearby: Beer Fest, Bike Race, Mini Golf and More

Make some weekend plans.

Elections

Voting and Race: Black Turnout Highest in U.S., PA

The U.S. Census Bureau says black turnout nationwide, by percentage, exceeded white turnout last year for the first time.

News

Asbestos Cleanup, Urinal Video Games Top Eastern PA News

Also, a former police officer is sentenced for a standoff, and a new bike race course is announced in Philadelphia.

Sports

Girls Can Play CYO Football, Archbishop Decides

The ruling takes effect this fall for Philadelphia-area Catholic Youth Organization teams, the archdiocese announced Thursday.

News

'Most Wanted' Capture, 'Gingerbread Man's' Facebook Check-In Top Eastern PA News

Deadly industrial accident and man accused of robbing nine banks also made headlines.

Police & Fire

Lower Merion Police Officer Found Dead

Sean Quinn, 46, died Monday morning of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Philadelphia's FDR Park, township police said.

Government, Local Connections

PA: Montco Entities Eligible for Hurricane Sandy Relief

Municipalities, hospitals, school districts and some nonprofits can apply for aid.

Government, Obituaries

Arlen Specter Celebrated at Funeral by Friends, Family and the Famous

Vice President Joe Biden was among those to speak about the 82-year-old former U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania who died Sunday.

Obituaries

Arlen Specter Funeral Open to Public Tuesday in MontCo

Vice President Joe Biden plans to attend the service. Specter, the former U.S. senator, died Sunday at 82.

Public Safety

Montco Woman Contracts West Nile Virus, State Reports

The 64-year-old Lafayette Hill resident became ill Aug. 19.

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