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Week In Review: Feb. 5-11

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.

We actually had some wintery weather this week and we gave you updated weather forecasts and road conditions for your commute. We gave you the list of films that will be featured at the Media Film Festival later this month. You voted on the Best Florist the week and it was quite a close race. We reviewed Georgio's Pizza and Burgers in Middletown. And we told you what movies are opening this weekend and how to make it a date night or family movie time.

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, Feb. 11

Check out what homes are for sale with a game room in the greater Philadelphia area.

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

You'll wake up to a dusting on Saturday but then brace for a bitter blast.

The Delaware County Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society, The DelChordians, will offer Valentine's Day live singing quartet requests from Feb. 7-18 to homes, work places, restaurants, and hospitals around the area.

The award recognizes outstanding achievements in restoration, preservation, and adaptive reuse of historic structures and sites within Delaware County.

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Friday, Feb. 10

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.

Enjoy dinner and a new movie coming out this weekend.

The Media Patch area could get a coating of snow starting Friday night through Saturday.

Results from Media Patch's 2012 Best of polls.

This domestic medium hair cat, named Savannah, is available for adoption at the Delco SPCA.

Check out the area's open houses for the weekend of Feb 10.

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

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Thursday, Feb. 9

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.

This week food writer Clara Park reviews Georgio's Pizza & Burgers in Middletown Township.

A pep rally was held at Penncrest High School to motivate student leaders from Penncrest, Harriton, Lower Merion, Conestoga and 17 other high schools, who will be competitors in a two-week canned food drive benefiting Philabundance.

Residents can now subscribe to a monthly electronic newsletter with information on county services.

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Wednesday, Feb. 8

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.

Patch offers some ideas for the upcoming weekend for you and the family.

Business owners are encouraged to claim listings in Patch Places.

Help local moms answer these local questions.

Accumulation is not expected to exceed 1 inch and any snowfall is expected to end before 11 p.m. according to the National Weather Service.

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Tuesday, Feb. 7

Get to know your Media Police Department.

The Media Arts Council announced its official selections for the 5th Annual Media Film Festival to be held later this month.

Penncrest senior signs letter of intent with NCAA Division 1 National Champion.

It is recommended that donors schedule appointments for the blood drive.

Gov. Tom Corbett presented his budget proposal to both houses of the state legislature Tuesday and, as expected, it reflects the state’s difficult financial situation.

The western suburbs of Philadelphia could see an inch of snow, but much might melt upon impact, says NBC 10.

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Monday, Feb. 6

Michael Donohue’s attorney withdraws from defending him; deputy attorney general adds three new charges against Donohue.

The Dinosaurium, hosted at the Granite Run Mall, is giving back to the community too, according to the Delaware County Daily Times.

Where is the best florist in Media Patch?

Check out Penncrest High School cheerleaders at a January competition.

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Sunday, Feb. 5

Find out which spots won in our reader polls.

Patch will be the guest organization at the Middletown Township Business and Professional Association’s Feb. 8 meeting.


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