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Week in Review: Oct. 30-Nov. 5

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 started off the week with Halloween and had a photo gallery from the postponed Halloween Parade. And we held our first Patch-wide costume contest and announced the winner on Saturday. We told you where to send your leftover Halloween candy for the troops. The Penncrest football team had their first win. We voted for Best Deli and announced where to find tickets for the Celebrate Media shows next week.

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. 5

Results from Patch's deli poll.

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

Thanks to everyone who submitted photos to Patch’s Little Pumpkin Costume Challenge.

Check out these homes that are for sale in the $700,000 range, in the greater Philadelphia area.

Daylight Saving Time Ends Sunday morning at 2 a.m.

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Friday, Nov. 4

A Middletown Township woman was sentenced earlier this week after having been found guilty of arson and insurance fraud.

This kitten, named Cricket, is available for adoption at the Delco SPCA.

At just 12-years-old, Paxon Hollow Student student Owen Mannion has already had his share of the limelight on Media Theatre's stage.

A Media resident and Loyola alumn gifted the university its largest outright gift from an individual in Loyola's history.

Residents can shred their unwanted documents from 9 a.m. to noon at Rose Tree Park on Saturday.

Results from Media Patch's Best of polls.

An account of legislative votes in Congress.

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

Riddle Hospital Receives GOLD PLUS Stroke Award from American Heart Association

Riddle Memorial Hospital received the 2011 GOLD PLUS Stroke Award from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.

The Delaware County Council announced American Education Week.

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Thursday, Nov. 3

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.

Stop into this Media bar and eatery for some killer roast beef and even more amazing service.

A $1,000 reward is being offered for information regarding the owner's of Curious George, an emaciated dog, that arrived at the Delco SPCA recently.

State Republicans are making plans to privatize the liquor industry in the Keystone State.

Media Needs Help at the Polling Places

Media Borough needs assistance in helping to set polling places and man machines on Election Day.

On Thursday, Nov. 17, the 2011 season of the Media Farmer's Market will end. Until then, local fare will be sold every Thursday from 3 p.m. to 7p.m., in the parking lot of the Media Theatre.

Middletown Presbyterian Church will formally install a new pastor on Sunday.

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Wednesday, Nov. 2

Media Theatre will host 3 nights of family-friendly entertainment Nov. 9-11.

Read what candidates for Delaware County Council and District Attorney have to say.

Do you know who you will vote for Delaware County Council?

One case of whooping cough or pertussis was confirmed at Springton Lake Middle School, Rose Tree Media School District announced recently.

Check out Patch's best bets for the week of Nov. 2-8.

Help local moms answer these local questions.

Two separate checks, $29,186 and $2,000, were presented to benefit the county's Hero Scholarship Fund.

Media Resident, Ben Franklin Actor Dies at 94

Martin's Run retirement community resident Si Picker, an actor who portrayed Ben Franklin, died of heart failure at the age of 94 recently.

The Penncrest High School Envirothon Team was recently honored at a Delaware County Council meeting.

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Tuesday, Nov. 1

Halloween may be over but I have a little goblin chomping on me.

An Upper Providence dentist office is participating in Operation Gratitude's Halloween Candy Give-Back Program.

What's your favorite deli?

Tell us what you want to read about on the site.

The packages in question first hit shelves in August, a Rite Aid spokesman said.

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

Two Radnor teens waiting for the school bus were struck by a car Monday morning.

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Monday, Oct. 31

The 47th Annual Delaware County Halloween Parade took place on Oct. 30.

Heidi Klum will choose the Grand Prize winner from our favorite photos of your creative kids' costumes

More than 250,000 PECO customers were without power throughout the region during Saturday's Noreaster, according to the Philadelphia Business Journal.

An account of legislative votes in the General Assembly.

Online shopping can help you plan ahead, compare prices and stick to your budget. Plus, coupons and price incentives make delivery more affordable than ever.

Coach Rick Stroup describes his effort putting it on the line.

Below is a listing of how some of the top teams in the area played after Week 9.

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Sunday, Oct. 30

Get to know this South Media Fire Company first responder.

Results from Patch's bakery poll.

Friday Fire Strikes Empty Edgmont Home

The evening blaze struck on the 100 block of Gradyville Road.


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