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Week in Review: April 29-May 5

Did you miss any of this week's news?

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.

This week, we gave you a video and photo recap of Media's first Welcome Home Troops Parade. Chick-fil-A in Middletown Township opened with true chicken fans winning free Chick-fil-A for a year. We told you where to celebrate Cinco de Mayo and asked you to send us your photos of the Super Moon.

Below is a full list of this week's stories.

Find out what's happening in Mediawith free, real-time updates from Patch.

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Saturday, May 5

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Find out what's happening in Mediawith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Full moon will be closest to Earth in nearly 20 years.

Check out these 3,500-square-foot homes that are for sale in the greater Philadelphia area.

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Friday, May 4

Media Patch offers some ideas for you and your family and friends to celebrate this Mexican holiday.

Villanova University named the following students to the Dean's List for the fall 2011 semester.

Looking for a job?

This tabby cat, named Waffles, is available for adoption at the Delco SPCA.

Results from Media Patch's 2012 Reader's Choice polls.

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Thursday, May 3

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.

More than 100 people camped out overnight to celebrated the new stand-alone restaurant chain on Baltimore Pike.

Looking for a 5K, 10K, or half-marathon?

Across Pennsylvania, it's not alone in its failing grade.

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Wednesday, May 2

A project is underway to match a photo to every name on "The Wall" in D.C.

A New York Times article explores the era of the $250 baseball bat

Did you know that you can recycle wine corks?

What's going on in and around Media Patch this weekend.

Penncrest Senior Excels in Softball, Track

This Penncrest shortstop and javelin thrower excels at both sports, according to the Delaware County Daily Times.

The latest bride-to-be craze has a rate of weight loss of about two pounds per day for 10 days.

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Tuesday, May 1

A preliminary hearing for Joceyln Murphy, a MNHS substitute teacher, has been set for June 21 before Magisterial District Court Judge Leon Hunter.

Media Borough’s popular outdoor dining event starts its 2012 season on Wednesday.

The Penncrest High School track 4x400 relay team won the Central League section at the Penn Relays on Saturday.

The Delco SPCA was the designated charity of the winning team during the 9th annual Black Tie Bowling Fundraiser.

Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover’s Soul Adult Light Formula Dry Dog Food recalled after testing positive for salmonella.

Find out about upcoming deadlines in the Media Patch community from April 30-May 6.

Want to get out of town and go for a trip, but looking to save money?

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Monday, April 30

Media hosted a Welcome Home parade Saturday for all the Armed Forces of Delaware County.

More than 1,000 people welcomed home Delaware County's Armed Forces in Media on Saturday during a parade and career and benefits fair event.

The new Middletown Chick-fil-A is set to open on May 3.

Where is the best Mother's Day brunch?

Get rid of your printer cartridges in a way that is safe.

Congratulations to Ryan Tygh.

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Sunday, April 29

Check out the area's winners and know where to get plants in the Greater Philadelphia area.

Getting rid of batteries isn't as hard as it used to be.

This year's Hero Bowl will take place on May 31 at Widener University.




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