Saturday, June 2, 2012
A Delaware County sobriety check point and increased enforcement resulted in three DUI arrests, 196 speeding citations and 89 warnings last weekend State Police announced.
Troopers from the Pennsylvania State Police-Media Barracks made three DUI arrest and issued 10 traffic citations and 89 warnings during a sobriety checkpoint over the Memorial Day holiday weekend. From May 25 to 28, troopers investigated 14 car crashes, with none being DUI-related crashes, however there was one injury in a crash, according to State Police. Troopers issued 196 speeding citations, 235 other traffic citations and 53 seat belt violations and four people were cited for not properly securing children in car seats during that time frame, according to State Police. The State Police remind everyone to wear a seat belt and drive safely. Motorists are also reminded that they are required to slow down and use caution when they see law…
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
The Memorial Day parade and ceremonies in downtown Media drew a large, patriotic crowd to observe the many enthusiastic participants and decorated war veterans.
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Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Delaware County residents of all ages flooded State Street Monday with American flags and red, white, and blue attire as the annual Memorial Day Parade marched through Media underneath the blazing sun. Penncrest High School marching band led the parade, which featured veterans from VFW Post 3460, American Legion Post No. 93, and Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 67. Girl Scouts of Troop 5248 and Media Little Leaguers also found their way through the parade, as did a variety of glistening convertibles. At the ceremony in front of Delaware County Courthouse, veteran and longtime Mayor of Media Bob McMahon addressed the crowd and introduced the guest speakers, WWII Navy WAVE veteran Gladys Martin and Iraq War veteran Col. Mark O’Hanlon. "It…
Monday, May 28, 2012
If you plan to snap some shots of the parade or the family BBQ, you should plan to share them with your neighbors on Media Patch.
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Monday, May 28, 2012
Memorial Day weekend is a great time to remember those who served the country, and also to honor everything they fought for. So, if you're observing this weekend by attending a ceremony or parade or if you're hosting or attending a BBQ, you should take some pictures and share them with your neighbors here on Media Patch. It's easy to share your photos. Click the "Upload Photos & Video" button in this post. You can share as many pictures as you want, and give them all kinds of great captions. The more, the better. And be sure to check back later to see our photos from Media's Memorial Day Parade.
Nationally, the Memorial Day weekend travel period sees the most red-light violations, according to a study.
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Monday, May 28, 2012
Though the Greater Philadelphia area bucks the trend, the Memorial Day travel period was named "the most dangerous for intersection safety in 2011," according to a study from the National Coalition for Safer Roads (NCSR). Across the country, over 26,000 red light violations took place between Friday and Monday during Memorial Day weekend in 2011, nearly 1,000 more violations than during the Fourth of July travel period and almost 7,000 more than during the Christmas travel season. While the Memorial Day numbers might be highest nationally, it is a different story locally. In the Greater Philadelphia area, 892 red-light violations were observed during Memorial Day weekend 2011, the lowest number of violations for any holiday period observed…
Sunday, May 27, 2012
Media Borough's annual Memorial Day Parade hits State Street at 10 a.m. on May 28.
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Sunday, May 27, 2012
The annual Media Memorial Day Parade will continue its rich tradition of war veterans, bands, and restored convertibles on Monday, May 28. The parade will start at State and Edgmont streets, then head west down State Street to Orange Street. It will make a right onto Orange Street, another right onto Front Street, and finish in front of the Delaware County Courthouse at Veterans Square. Bob Dimond, parade organizer and Executive Director of the Veterans Legacy Project, said the Penncrest High School Marching Band will lead the parade, starting at 10 a.m., and play a melody of songs in front of the courthouse. The parade will consist of veterans from Media's Veterans of Foreign Wars USA (VFW) Post 3460 and American Legion Post No. 93, as …
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Media Patch offers some great menu ideas for your summer kickoff party.
Fire up the barbeque and hang up your American flags. Memorial Day weekend is upon us once again. It’s a special time to honor all of our courageous military men and women, both those who have passed on, and those who continue to fight for our freedom. For many of us, it’s a three-day weekend that kicks off the summer season. It’s a time to spend quality time with our family and friends, and share a nice meal. From the traditional favorites, like grilled hot dogs and burgers, to the more elaborate clam bake feasts, everybody has their go-to Memorial Day menu ideas. We asked around town, and came up with some goodies for you to try out this year. Just a note from our contributing culinary experts, these recipes are meant to be experimented …
The Pennsylvania State Police will step up its traffic enforcement and conduct a sobriety check point in Delaware County over the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
The Pennsylvania State Police-Media Barracks will conduct a sobriety check point within Delaware County during the Memorial Day weekend. The State Police will also step up traffic enforcement over the holiday weekend due to the increased traffic on the roadways. Police will seek out and cite careless and aggressive drivers and arrest any impaired motorists. The State Police remind everyone to wear a seat belt and drive safely. Motorists are also reminded that they are required to slow down and use caution when they see law enforcement or an emergency vehicle stopped alongside the road with its lights flashing. Drivers must move over to the other lane if possible and reduce their speed as they pass. If you'll be traveling this weekend be …
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Thursday, May 24, 2012
Memorial Day events are taking place in Philadelphia, Lower Merion, Chester and Delaware counties and beyond. Plan your holiday here.
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Thursday, May 24, 2012
If you haven't made Memorial Day plans yet, Patch has you covered. With events scheduled all across the Greater Philadelphia area, let this guide serve a way to plan your holiday. Each service will feature a rifle salute and the playing of “Taps.”
One in 10 residents of the five county area to travel, says AAA.
Are you leaving Media behind this weekend and heading out of town? If that's the case, you'll miss the annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday and you will be sitting in traffic with thousands of other travelers. AAA-Mid Atlantic estimates that 400,000 residents of the five county area will travel this Memorial Day Weekend, despite gas prices peaking near $4 a gallon. The agency defines traveling as journeys of 50 miles of greater. Of that figure, 88 percent plan to drive to their destination, roughly the same number as last year, says AAA. "Despite near-record-high gas prices this spring, Philadelphia area residents are ready to travel to welcome the summer season this Memorial Day holiday weekend,” said Jenny M. Robinson, Manager of Public …
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
What's going on in and around Media Patch this weekend.
This week, Media Patch has everything for Memorial Day: parades, parties and even massages. Check out our bets below for the activities to hit this weekend. Media's Memorial Day Parade Memorial Day Weekend Kickoff Party Memorial Day Massage Mania Muppets Movie Devon Horse Show and Country Fair
