Week in Review: July 24-30

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.

On Monday, the state police announced a handful of promotions and we outlined the agenda of an organization that's looking to increase education funding. State police said they were going to look into a suspicious fire on Tuesday and on Wednesday we looked into the possibility that Delaware County residents were exposed to measles. Thursday saw a Middletown Township home struck by a kitchen fire and on Friday a horde gathered in front of Rep. Pat Meehan's office to protest his position on the debt ceiling.

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

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Saturday, July 30

Check out these images of Media's latest summer heat wave.

Area homes for sale with four or more bathrooms.

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Friday, July 29

Lack of an agreement on the debt ceiling brings out more than 50 protesters to Congressman Meehan's Springfield office.

Patch reviews The Salad Stop, Santa Fe Burrito, Sushi Land, Boccella’s Deli, Newtown Square Pizza, The New Tavern, The Gypsy Saloon, The Kebob Factory and Patty Mac’s Café.

Local massage experts sort out the benefits of deep tissue massage for athletes.

More than 50 people are protesting the debt ceiling issue.

Drugs and alcohol are considered potential causes.

Open house listings for July 30-31, 2011.

This tuxedo kitty is dressed for the party.

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Thursday, July 28

No one was injured.

This week Patch reviews The Salad Stop in Media.

Week four of Delco Idol whittled the competition down to just 15 contestants.

The subject of this Fast Forward is a puppy at the Delco SPCA getting a good scratch.

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.

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Wednesday, July 27

U.S. Senator Pat Toomey met with a Penncrest senior from Edgmont Township.

Help local moms answer these local questions.

This young author has a limitless imagination.

Some residents of Delaware County may have been exposed to measles Friday, July 22, at the Starbucks on E. Baltimore Pike in Media.

Check out Patch's best bets for the week of July 27 through August 2.

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Tuesday, July 26

At Middletown Council's meeting on Monday night, Council passed an ordinance related to a potential Wawa SEPTA station, and awarded a contract for the demolition of part of a barn at Smedley Park.

Find out how kid-friendly The Salad Stop in Media is.

Residents with ties to Norway are shocked to find calamity in the normally peaceful country.

Announcement ends an 8 year term marked by priest sex scandals.

"We have a problem back there," Middletown councilmember Mark Kirchgasser said.

Caroline Merrill talks to Patch about how she used to run out the door to see where the firetrucks were going.

Betty Shaffer talks to Patch about why the Wayne of today is different from the Wayne she knew.

Media Patch has your best bets for nail salons.

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Monday, July 25

Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner Frank Noonan announced the promotion of several members to the rank of sergeant and corporal.

Get to know this Rose Tree Fire Company first responder.

Rose Tree Media Taxpayers United looks to increase the amount of money going into educating the district’s school children.

Find out what you need to know this week.

Load up on farm-fresh produce this week and see the savings on your grocery bill.

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Sunday, July 24

Take look at this million dollar home currently on the market.