Gun Control, Boston Marathoners Top Local News

The following made news during the week of April 15, 2013:

Few Explanations Offered for Dismissal of County Voting Official

• Joseph Passarella had led the county's Voter Services department since 1994. He reportedly was terminated Wednesday.

Main Line Restaurant Week: Where Will You Go?

• Special menus suit a variety of price ranges.

New Retail and Apartment Building Coming to Bryn Mawr?

• Lower Merion's Building and Planning Committee discussed a proposed demolition of a Bryn Mawr storefront and houses.

• Read what businesses are offering discounts with the free app.

Toomey Gun Control Amendment Fails in Senate

• The Senate rejected Pat Toomey's attempt to expand background checks via a controversial gun control amendment voted on Wednesday afternoon.

Lower-Priced Homes Sold Best in Bryn Mawr in March

• Read how Lower Merion's home sales compared with other Main Line municipalities.

Castor Still Eyeing a Run At Governor

• Don't count the county commissioner out just yet.

Alex's Lemonade Stand Keeps Child's Dream Alive

• Alex Scott's mission to help other pediatric cancer patients continues through the Wynnewood-based Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation.

How Bryn Mawr Runners Performed at the Boston Marathon

• Read the results from local runners' performances.

Meet the Owner: Pun's Toy Shop

• Joe Berardoni Sr. gives an update about his kidney transplant last year.

Bryn Mawr Running Club Marathoners Safe After 'Crazy Nightmare' in Boston

• One of several club members running the Boston Marathon says none of them were injured in the blasts Monday.

Bryn Mawr Man Dies at 100

• These obituaries come from around the Greater Philadelphia Area.

• Read the most recent health inspection reports from Bryn Mawr, Gladwyne, Villanova and Rosemont.

Long-time Luggage and Gifts Store Closing

• Seidenburg Luggage is closing after 75 years in business.