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Week in Review: August 12-18

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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 in the past seven days.

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Saturday, August 18

This Pomeranian, named Goldie, available for adoption at the Delaware County SPCA.

Check out all these baby pictures from your neighbors and vote on which one you think is the best.

The new center for the Philadelphia 76ers is expected to be the main attraction this year.

Check out these split-level homes for sale in the Greater Philadelphia area.

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Friday, August 17

Media, Delco Towns Sue Tax Collection Agency

Several Delaware County towns, including Media, filed a joint lawsuit against a tax collection agency, alleging the agency failed to collect and distribute the money to local governing bodies, according to the Delaware County Daily Times.

The Friends of Glen Providence Park presented its vision of public safety, minimal environmental impact and community enjoyment for the 3rd Street Project to Media Borough Council.

Click on the categories and vote for your favorites so they will be named Media Patch's 2012 Readers' Choice winners. The last day to vote is Aug. 17.

Check out the open houses in Media this weekend.

The Philadelphia Eagles broke camp at Lehigh University after about a month in which the coach's son died, injuries mounted and the team's top units played flat in the first pre-season game.

If you're looking to get out in the Greater Philadelphia area this weekend, there are a few options.

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Thursday, August 16

Patch readers nominated where to find the best bakery in Media Patch, so vote to determine which is the Readers’ Choice 2012 winner.

Two state roads in Delaware County will be closed for PECO Energy utility construction.

Here's what people on the Internet are saying. What do you think?

Check out who is hiring in the Media area this week.

The following death notices come from Haverford, Media, Marple-Newtown and Springfield.

The main photo on the story may be great, but it’s not the winner. Click on the photos to see the winner.

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Wednesday, August 15

Patch readers nominated where to find the best pizza in Media Patch, so vote to determine which is the Readers’ Choice 2012 winner.

McDonald’s issued a statement in response to a recall of apple slices by Missa Bay, LLC, a New Jersey based company.

Will this decision stick? Both sides had said they would appeal this ruling.

An investigation revealed that a dog, dubbed Raggedy Ann, thought to have been tossed from a moving car, actually jumped from the car window herself.

Developers for the proposed Ponds Edge on Baltimore Pike have asked Middletown Township Council to reconsider a conservation easement.

Pennsylvania drivers can receive heavy fines for failing to stop for school buses.

Check out these unusual police stories from the Greater Philadelphia area.

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Tuesday, August 14

Patch readers nominated where to find the best fries in Media Patch, so vote to determine which is the Readers’ Choice 2012 winner.

A New Jersey Company is recalling almost 300,000 cases of packaged products that contain sliced and diced apples.

Find three local attractions you can visit on one tank of gas.

Just days after the first two human cases of West Nile virus were reported, two new patients test positive and these men are from Delaware County.

Properties close to Merion Golf Club, including a few in the Media and Delaware County areas, have been listed for rent for up to $10,000 per day.

Upload your best baby picture and you could win a Patch prize pack in our Picture of the Week contest.

Get back-to-sports savings whether outfitting your child or gearing up for fall fitness yourself.

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Monday, August 13

Patch readers nominated where to find the best drug store in the Media Patch, so vote to determine which is the Readers’ Choice 2012 winner.

Upper Providence Says Goodbye to Township Manager

Township Manager Ed Cashman’s will retire after 13 years of serving Upper Providence.

Sang Kee Noodle Bowl in Edgmont Square Shopping Center will close its doors Aug. 29 and reopen as Azie Southeast.

The following houses were purchased in the month of July.

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Sunday, August 12

Patch readers nominated where to find the best bar in Media and Marple Newtown, so vote to determine which is the Readers’ Choice 2012 winner.

Check out all these great cat pictures from your neighbors and vote on which one you think is the best.

A recap of Cindy Bevilacqua's blogs from London about her Olympic adventure as U.S. Archery Olympic Team Leader.

Alternative ballots could be a way for some people to vote without showing their ID.

Do you push your child in sports?


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