There isn't always time to sit down and read the news. So in case you missed any of the week's stories, here's a look at what happened in the greater Media area over the course of the week.
We gave you a photo gallery from last week's Great Media Easter Egg Hunt. We told you about a Kohl's recall on a toy truck. We gave you coverage of presidential hopefully Mitt Romney's visit to Delaware County. And we told you about several identity thefts in the area.
Below is a full list of this week's stories.
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Saturday, April 7
Media-Providence Friends School Celebrates Math and Science Day
The Media-Providence Friends School community celebrated the many connections between math and science during Annual Math & Science Day.
Council Declares National Library Week
Visit your library April 8 to 14 to celebrate National Library Week.
Check out these town houses that are for sale in the greater Philadelphia area.
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Friday, April 6
Collect Cuddly Cat Chloe from the Delco SPCA
This domestic short hair cat, named Chloe, is available for adoption at the Delco SPCA.
House Hunt: $850,000 House Coming to Media
The holiday weekend is slowing down the open house market in the Media area for the weekend of April 7.
Local Job Hunt for Week of April 2
Looking for a job?
State Police to Increase Traffic Patrols Over Easter Holiday
The Pennsylvania State Police will step up its traffic enforcement over the Easter weekend due to increased traffic on the roadways.
Best Place to Do Your Taxes: Merves Amon & Barsz
Results from Media Patch's 2012 Reader's Choice polls.
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Thursday, April 5
Romney: Maintain America As An Opportunity Society
GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney speaks to an enthusiastic crowd of supporters from Delaware County and beyond on April 4 at The Iron Shop in Broomall.
State Police Blotter: Police Pursuit Ensues Following Mall Theft
The following information has been supplied by the Pennsylvania State Police-Media Barracks. If arrests or charges are mentioned, they do not indicate guilt or a conviction.
PSU Brandywine to Host Memorial for Late Founder
In honor of campus founder and CEO John D. Vairo, who passed away in January, Penn State Brandywine will host a memorial on April 11.
Local Area Obituaries for Week of April 2
These are recent death notices of local and former residents.
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Wednesday, April 4
State Police Report 3 Separate Identity Thefts
The following information has been supplied by the Pennsylvania State Police-Media Barracks. If arrests or charges are mentioned, they do not indicate guilt or a conviction.
Philly Phanatic vs. Penncrest Lion: Which Mascot Is Better?
Vote for the best mascot and then post fan photos to enter a contest for $240 in game tickets.
Formal Arraignment Set For Media Man Involved In Broomall Shooting Matthew Cook, 24, of Media, will face a formal arraignment on April 26
The presidential candidate visited Broomall's The Iron Shop Wednesday.
Get Out: Painting Party, Hayrides to Bunnyland, Phillies Pitcher Autograph
Patch offers some ideas for the upcoming weekend for you and the family.
Absentee Ballots Available, Deadline Approaching
The deadline for applications for absentee ballots is 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 17.
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Tuesday, April 3
Media Police Dept.: Richard Leicht
Get to know your Media Police Department.
Increase could cost most customers about $7 per month.
Last Chance: Easter Bunny Pictures, Soccer Shots Giveaway
Find out about upcoming deadlines in the Media Patch community from April 2-8.
Cheap Trips: First Friday, Live Music and Trout
Want to get out of town and go for a trip, but looking to save money?
Get a Business Degree Faster at PSU Brandywine
Penn State Brandywine’s offers Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Business 20-month program for busy adults.
Media VFW Post Seeks New Members
Media VFW Post 3460 is a home away from home for local veterans. But younger veterans are hard to come by, according to the Delaware County Daily Times.
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Monday, April 2
Media Man Proposes to Teacher Girlfriend at School
A St. Anastasia's School teacher got a surprise of a lifetime when her boyfriend proposed to her outside the school on March 30.
Eggs Collected in Less Than 4 Minutes at Great Media Easter Egg Hunt
More than 120 children scooped up 5,000 candy-filled eggs at the Great Media Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday.
Kohl's Issues Voluntary Recall of Toy Truck
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Kohl's Department Store, announced a voluntary recall of a toy truck on Monday.
Local Students Named to Who's Who Among Junior Colleges
Seven students from Media are among 65 Delaware County Community College students who were recently named to 'Who's Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges.'
Vote for Best Media Patch Place to Do Your Taxes
Where is the best place to do your taxes?
Are You the Greatest Sports Fan? Win Tickets
Win a $240 StubHub gift card.
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Sunday, April 1
Winners: Best Regional Italian Restaurants
See the results of our Readers' Choice polls from around the Philadelphia area.
$30K Donated to Delco Hero Scholarship Fund
Run For Heroes, Inc., presented a $30,000 check to the Delaware County Hero Scholarship Fund.
