Hatboro-Horsham, PA|News|
Longtime Councilman Ousted As Democrats Sweep In Horsham
W. William Whiteside, one of Horsham's longest-serving officials, lost his re-election bid on Tuesday, according to unofficial results.

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W. William Whiteside, one of Horsham's longest-serving officials, lost his re-election bid on Tuesday, according to unofficial results.

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