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Gay Conversion Camp, Restaurant Opens, and More Week in Review

A rundown of Lower Merion's biggest stories.

In case you missed them, below are a few of the biggest stories that broke in Lower Merion Township and the surrounding area in the last week.

As always, thanks for reading, and have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend.

'Gay Therapy' Sports Camp in Wynnewood Draws Criticism

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The camp says it uses team sports to help gay men repress sexual urges. Senator Daylin Leach thinks its a terrible idea.

Zoes Kitchen Opens in Bryn Mawr

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The Mediterranean-style eatery opened on Thursday.

Penn Valley Student Honored for School Safety Proposal

A fence around each Pennsylvania school? David Lu thinks it 'ought to be a law.'

Aces' Dalembert Will Play at James Madison

The forward averaged 11.3 points, 9.4 rebounds, and 4.1 blocks for the state champs.

Church of the Redeemer Thrift Shop To Close

The shop has raised more than $100,000 for local charities, but with its chief volunteer leaving, it won't be able to stay open.

Lower Merion's Oldest School Gears Up for 100th Birthday

Cynwyd Elementary is hitting the century mark.

Slow Day at the Polls on Primary Tuesday

'Some of the people who work here even forgot,' joked one Lower Merion judge of election.

Benefit Scheduled for Narberth Stroke Survivor

The cost of treatment has devastated his family financially. Here's how you can help.

Bala Cynwyd Library Reopens

The library reopened on Sunday after 16 months of renovations.

The free event will be held on June 8.

Main Point Books Opens in Bryn Mawr Next Week

The 1,700-square-foot book store will open on May 28.

Gladwyne Organization Finds Foster Homes for Soldiers' Pets

What do military personell do with their pets when they're deployed?


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