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May 23, 2025

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📷 PETE BANNAN-DAILY TIMES

Library celebrates grand‑reopening

After 18 months in a temporary storefront, the Haverford Township Free Library cut the ribbon on its fully renovated 1601 Darby Road home this past Thursday, May 22.

Local scholars score national honors    

Four Haverford teens—three from Haverford HS and one Baldwin School student—were among just 2,500 winners in the rigorous 2025 National Merit Scholarship program, each earning a $2,500 award. 

11,000‑sq‑ft YMCA gymnastics center opens

The Haverford YMCA unveiled a foam‑pit‑equipped facility, aiming to serve 1,000+ young athletes and host regional meets.

Coming up

📷 HAVERFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY

SUNDAY, JUNE 1 17th Annual Haverford Heritage Festival

Karakung Drive turns pedestrian‑only for music, colonial demos, crafts, local beer and kids’ activities—a summer­‑kickoff tradition. Event runs from 11 AM to 4 PM.

SATURDAY, JUNE 7 7th Annual Havertown Irish Festival

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Happy Spring,

Jesse

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