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.
It was a busy week here at Media Patch. We covered all our local municipal, school district and county Election races. The biggest upset was likely the Democrats outsting a Republican incumbent on Media Borough Council. We also had a visit from the Vice President of the United States at Media's Veteran's Day Parade. We covered the event live and gave you real time updates of all the day's events. If you missed the and Let us know how you liked our Biden coverage.
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, Nov. 12
Delaware County Community College was one of 23 schools in the nation recognized as a Leader College for helping their students succeed and closing the achievement gap.
Find out what's happening in Mediawith free, real-time updates from Patch.
Find four local attractions you can visit on one tank of gas.
An account of legislative votes in Congress.
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Friday, Nov. 11
Pennsylvanian native and Vice President of the United States Joe Biden addresses the hundreds in attendance at Media's Veterans Day parade on Friday.
Media's Veterans Day Parade rose to another level of success with the Vice President of the United States speaking to a crowd of hundreds in front of the Delaware County Courthouse Friday afternoon.
Read our coverage of the vice president's Veterans Day trip.
Media Patch presents photos from our live blog.
Vice President Joe Biden took 4th Street in Media to arrive at the Delaware County Courthouse on Friday.
Were you at Media's Veterans Day Parade today? Share your photos and comments with us.
Chihuahuas Marsha and Jan are available for adoption at the Delco SPCA.
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Thursday, Nov. 10
This Media resident has 'gotten in trouble' a few times throughout his 77 years but he always comes out smiling.
Hundreds are expected to march in the parade that will allow visitors to honor our military for their continued courage and sacrifice.
Vice President Joe Biden and his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, will be in attendance at Media's Veterans Day parade on Friday.
Media Patch will be covering the Veterans Day Parade and Vice President Joe Biden's ceremony live on Friday.
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 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 2011 season of the Media Farmer's Market will end next week. The Media Farmer's Market is located in the parking lot of Media Theatre, on the corner of State and Gayley streets.
The email claims, falsely, that 16 teens at the hospital suffered brain trauma after texting-related accidents.
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Wednesday, Nov. 9
All of the unofficial results from Tuesday's Election.
Check out the Election results in your neighboring towns.
Now that Tuesday’s mid-term elections are over, all eyes will now be turned to the 2012 presidential elections.
The Delaware County SPCA is keeping track of every pound Curious George, an emaciated dog, gains as he recovers at the facility.
Check out Patch's best bets for the week of Nov. 9-15.
Help local moms answer these local questions.
The first nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System will take place at 2 p.m. on Nov. 9.
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Tuesday, Nov. 8
Election Coverage
Delaware County Election Bureau has released an unofficial list of the Rose Tree Media School Board Election candidates and how many votes they received.
Delaware County Election Bureau released an unofficial list of the Media Borough candidates and how many votes they received.
Delaware County Election Bureau released an unofficial list of the Middletown Township candidates and how many votes they received.
Delaware County Election Bureau released an unofficial list of the Upper Providence Township candidates and how many votes they received.
Delaware County Election Bureau's an unofficial list of the Edgmont Township candidate and how many votes he received.
The results of county-wide races were not unexpected.
Here is a list of all of your greater Media municipal and school board candidates running in the November Election.
Find everything you need to know about Media Patch's Election coverage here.
Media residents have enjoyed warm fall weather on this Election Day. Check out these images around the polling places as Media gets out to vote.
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The 7th District Congressman and former federal prosecutor weighs in on the scandal that now threatens to end the career of legendary Penn State head coach.
These homes were sold between Oct. 1 and Oct. 31, 2011.
What's your favorite hair salon?
A local physical therapist tells us how to avoid working out beyond recommended limits.
The Delaware County Coaches Association selects the top players of the last weekend’s games.
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Monday, Nov. 7
The prehistoric exhibit will run through Spring 2012.
Meet holiday and kids' birthday party seasons head-on with hundreds of toy discounts starting this week.
President Barack Obama will visit a school in Yeadon, Delaware County on Tuesday.
Find out where to vote on Tuesday.
Below is a listing of how some of the top teams in the area played after Week 10.
Penncrest football had a very slow start to their season but once the team got what their first-year coach was teaching, the Lions began to roll.
An account of legislative votes in the General Assembly.
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Sunday, Nov. 6
Officials have identified the former owners of Curious George, an emaciated dog that recently arrived at the Delaware County SPCA, the Delaware County Daily Times reports.
This letter was sent to Media Patch in response to Republican endorsements for Rose Tree Media School Board.
Take a look inside this home currently on the market for $1,190,000.
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