Week in Review: Feb. 27-March 5

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. The Penncrest cheerleaders came up slightly short in the Central League Championship competition and the ice hockey team fought hard in the playoffs but eventually lost to Springfield. There was a car crash that brought down a utility pole on Painters Road. The Media Film Festival, featuring the first horror fest and the film Bazaar of All Nations, was held this week. And community members protested outside a Congressman's office to show their disappointment in his vote to cut federal funding from Planned Parenthood. Check out these stories below and more to get a full recap of all the week's news. 

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Saturday, March 5

Check out what four bedroom homes are for sale in the greater Philadelphia area.

The Media Arts Council hosted its 4th Annual Film Festival this week.

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Friday, March 4

You're the finder of lost keys and lost socks. Now it's time to find your center.

A small group protested against the possible elimination of federal funding for Planned Parenthood on Thursday.

March 5-6, 2011

Patch reviews Iron Hill Brewery, Main Line Baking Co., Mediterranean Grill, Frank's Deli, Charlotte's, Ginza and Matador.

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Thursday, March 3

This week food writer Clara Park sat down with Chef Dave Anderson of Iron Hill Brewery in Media.

A press conference was held Tuesday to support legislation that would prevent violence against health care professionals.

A retail theft and harassment were also reported by the Pennsylvania State Police-Media Barracks.

Check out these things to do this first weekend of March in the greater Media Patch area.

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Wednesday, March 2

Central League's first-place Springfield wins 3-2 as the Lions fight fiercely to the final buzzer.

The council also honored two police chiefs for their years of service at its meeting Tuesday.

Help local moms answer these local questions.

Check out Patch's Family Best Bets for the Week.

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Tuesday, March 1

The Middletown Township Council conducted regular business at its meeting Monday.

The Lions' winning streak ends after losing to Radnor Monday, but they have one more chance to stay alive in the double-elimination style playoffs.

Find out how kid-friendly Iron Hill Brewery in Media is.

The Media Arts Council will hold its 4th annual film festival featuring 21 films. The makers of one of the featured documentaries talk with Patch about their film.

The 4th Annual Media Film Festival will be held Thursday through Saturday. Get your tickets now.

A car crashed into a utility pole on Painters Road near the Tyler Arboretum Tuesday afternoon.

In celebration of Read Across America Day, librarians in the greater Media Patch area suggest five books for both adults and children.

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Monday, Feb. 28

Students at Penncrest showed the days of the little black dress are over by showing off an aray of dazzling an

This Penncrest sophomore is making his mark on the ice rink and the baseball field.

Despite the results of the championship round, the Penncrest cheerleading team looks to next year.

Print coupons for local car washes, oil changes and inspections and avoid wintry weather taking a toll on your vehicle.

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Sunday, Feb. 27

A brindle beauty that likes to sport a sweater also seeks a happy home.

Take a look at a multimillion dollar home currently on the market.

The community watched the documentary 'Race to Nowhere' at Indian Lane Elementary recently.

Get to know this Lenni Heights Fire & Rescue first responder.