Community Corner

Week in Review: May 8-14

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. There was a house fire in Middletown Township. The house was vacant and for sale so no one was in the home luckily but it was completely destroyed. We profiled the Middletown Township and Media Borough Primary Election candidates. The Media Farmer's Market opened Thursday. The Delaware County centenarians celebrated their birthdays. A Springton Lake Middle School teacher was honored with an All-Star Teacher Award. Check out these stories below and more to get a full recap of all the week's news. 

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Saturday, May 14

Teams of students and community members walked Penncrest High School's track from 6 p.m. on Friday through 10 a.m. on Saturday for the community's fourth Relay for 

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Students from second to fifth grade faced off across the checkered field of battle for more than three hours.

Check out what homes are for sale with bay windows in the greater Philadelphia area.

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Friday, May 13

More than 20 years of teaching makes Tony Tolomeo an All-Star Teacher.

Tennis program helps local children stay fit, happy and healthy.

Roxy, the Chihuahua, is available for adoption at the Delaware County SPCA.

May 14-15, 2011

Patch reviews Tea and Cakes Tea Room, Thai Pepper-Mikado, Ekta, Lamplighter Tavern, Hot Spot Diner, McShea's and Georges'

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Thursday, May 12

A list of recent incidents in Middletown and Edgmont townships reported by the police.

The subject of this Fast Forward is Route 252 or Providence Road.

Get to know your Media Borough Democrat Primary Election candidates.

This week food writer Clara Park sat down with chef/owner Carol Riley of Tea and Cakes Tea Room in Media.

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Wednesday, May 11

Get outdoors this week with Patch's best bets for May 11-17.

The Farmer's Market will feature new vendors, new foods and some musical guests to kick off its second year in the Media Theater parking lot.

Centenarians from all walks of life were honored at the ninth annual luncheon held in their honor.

A number of athletes won league titles for the first time.

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Tuesday, May 10

The study will consider the possibility of building a second pipe along Chester Creek Road to aid in sewer flow management.

This local resident talks of games she would play when she was young.

The District Attorney Office announced the filing of criminal charges against a Newtown supervisor, tax collector and township employees.

Media Patch offers some of the area's best spots to have a picnic.

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Monday, May 9 

A house, that was vacant and for sale, on Old Forge Road caught fire Monday afternoon.

Get to know your Middletown Township Republican Primary Election candidates.

Meet sandal weather and prom season head-on with discounts on local salon services.

These houses were sold between April 1, 2011 and April 30, 2011.

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Sunday, May 8

The Main Line's deluxe homes.

The Delaware County Fraternal Order of Police endorsed an incumbent candidate for district judge.

Check out the list of Penncrest games being played this week as spring sports start to draw to a close.

The Lions placed in a number of events.


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