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Week In Review: March 11-17

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 gave you the preliminary hearing details and ruling on the Ingles murder trial. A judge ruled that the mother and son accused of killing the Middletown man in 2008 will go to trial. We told you about a man who impersonated a cop at the Granite Run Mall and was wearing a gun looking for revenge. We gave you the Nativity BVM principal's resignation from the future regional school. And we gave you the explanation behind the missing 3rd Street Project opinion surveys as to why some Media Borough residents haven't received them.

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, March 17

Check out what these homes with sunrooms that are for sale in the greater Philadelphia area.

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

Delaware County Council declared March to be Irish-American Heritage Month March 7.

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Friday, March 16

Post office issues have been the explanation as to why many Media Borough residents have not received the survey.

Checkpoints and DUI patrols will take place in Delaware County on Saturday.

Transit guide hopes to pinpoint buses, trains within 3 minutes.

This American bulldog, pitbull terrier mix, named Wally, is available for adoption at the Delco SPCA.

This is a rundown of the Media area's open houses for the weekend of March 17.

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

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Thursday, March 15

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.

The Nativity BVM School principal who had accepted the role of principal at the future regional school has resigned from that future position.

These are recent death notices of local and former residents.

Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant will host its own March Madness tournament, pitting casks of beer from all nine locations against each other to determine this year’s champion.

Monday, March 26 is the last day to register to vote before the April Primary Election.

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Wednesday, March 14

State Police identified Interstate-95 in Delaware County as a major roadway that experiences traffic crashes and aggressive driving.

Instead of three monopole, stagnant billboards along West Chester Pike in Newtown Square, the investment group proposes one digital, ground-mounted billboard display on Hatches Lane and West Chester Pike just before Edgmont Township.

What would you like to see at the former Getty Gas Station on Baltimore Pike in Media?

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

Help local moms answer these local questions.

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Tuesday, March 13

Get to know your Media Police Department.

The man, who had a gun on his hip, told police if he had found the person he was looking for, he would have shot him in the mall, according to State Police.

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

The State Senate was divided along party lines when it passed its voter ID bill on March 7.

The Delaware County Council held a ceremony proclaiming March as Red Cross Month.

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Monday, March 12

Both Bhavnaben Ingle and her son, Parth Ingle, were held for trial following a preliminary hearing in the 2008 killing of their husband and father respectively, Judge Walter Strohl Jr. ruled Monday evening.

Basic checking customers will see a $7 monthly fee.

Where is the best place to spend St. Paddy's Day?

Veterans Offered Free Document Services at Vet Museum

A clinic, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on March 24 at the Pennsylvania Veterans Museum, will offer free preparation of vital documents for veterans, according to the Delaware County Daily Times.

March 11 to 17 marks Sunshine Week, when communities celebrate their right to know what government is doing.

A long time Williamson Free School of Mechanical Trades service director and class advisor will speak at the monthly Middletown Township Business and Professional Association’s meeting.

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Sunday, March 11

See what area readers selected as the region's most family-friendly restaurants in our Reader's Choice poll.

Delaware County Veterans Memorial Associate holds summit and seeks continuing community and corporate support.


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