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Week in Review: Oct. 16-22

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 a list of all the November Election candidates and then links to where to learn more about those individual candidates. We featured Linvilla Orchards and learned its a great spot to visit all year round. A former Edgmont bartender pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a girl. There was a car fire in the borough. Media Borough Council amended an ordiance clarifying that dogs must be leashed when out in public. And we launched a Halloween costume contest featuring Model Heidi Klum...

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, Oct. 22

Patch’s Little Pumpkin Costume Challenge with Heidi Klum needs your entries now.

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

Spooky sites to see as we lead up to All Hallow's Eve in the Delaware Valley.

Check out these homes that are for sale in the $300,000 range, in the greater Philadelphia area.

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Friday, Oct. 21

Dog owners in Media Borough will now be ticketed if their animal is not on a leash when out in public.

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.

Read the Delaware County Daily Times candidate profile article on six candidates vying for three Media Borough Council seats.

Results from Media Patch's Best of polls.

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

This orange kitty is available for $5 on Fridays at the Delco SPCA.

A look at how local high school football faired.

Try something new with an oversized fall sweater that's cozy and chic.

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Thursday, Oct. 20

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 we sat down with Chef Chuck Smith of Wolff's Apple House in Middletown Township.

A car fire on W. Jefferson Street Thursday afternoon charred the car's entire front section.

Read the Delaware County Daily Times candidate profile article on the candidates vying for a seat on the Rose Tree Media School Board.

The Edgmont and Media farmer's markets are on Thursdays from 3 to 7 p.m. The Edgmont market will run until Oct. 27, and Media's market will be open until Nov. 17.

Jaisohn Memorial Visitors Center Expansion to Proceed

Read this Delaware County News Network recap on the recent Upper Providence Township meeting.

The subject of this Fast Forward is waiting in line at Rita's in Media.

A look at online forms and other options for those battling breast cancer.

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Wednesday, Oct. 19

For nearly 100 years, the Linvill family has entertained and educated kids and adults from all over the Delaware Valley region.

Patch provides forum to remember those affected by breast cancer.

Read the Delaware County Daily Times candidate profile article on two District 4 candidates vying for one committee seat.

Check out Patch's best bets for Oct. 19-25.

He also continues work on countywide drug cases.

Help local moms answer these local questions.

The new office is located next to the Armed Services Tribute Board, which recognizes the men and women of Delaware County who are actively serving in the military.

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Tuesday, Oct. 18

What mold means to your family and what you can do about it.

Recently I laid in bed and realized there's something coming between my husband and myself. It's our two kids sneaking into bed and nearly pushing us out of our comfort zone.

Read the Delaware County Daily Times candidate profile article on three At-Large candidates vying for two council seats.

The YMCA's special event, honoring 10 years of service, will be held at the Kings Mill in Media.

What's your favorite grocery store?

The Delaware County Coaches Association selects the top players of the last weekend’s games.

Get to know this South Media Fire Company first responder.

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Monday, Oct. 17

Here is a list of all of your greater Media municipal and school board candidates running in the November Election.

The former bartender was charged in May and pleaded guilty this week, according to news outlets.

Save up to 50 percent on portraits and up to 33 percent on photo cards this week at area studios and photo centers.

Below is a listing of how some of the top teams in the area played after Week 7.

Penncrest High School football team seems to be getting better each week.

A new Crum Creek watershed management plan covers most urban Delaware County areas and gives municipalities power to regulate stormwater runoff on properties less than one acre.

An account of legislative votes in Congress.

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Sunday, Oct. 16

Take a look at this million-dollar house currently on the market in Saint Davids.


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