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🌱 Patch AM: Why an international peace torch started its Saturday run in Media

Also check out RVCO's 'How to Succeed' Is An Entertaining Delight! April 22, 25 and 26! on the Media Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:

  • Why an international peace torch started its Saturday run in Media
  • How a statewide grave-robbery case reached the courthouse in Media

Also on today's calendar: RVCO's 'How to Succeed' Is An Entertaining Delight! April 22, 25 and 26! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A brief morning shower or two, with a high of 63 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny; breezy, warmer, temps: high: 74, low: 49.
  • Friday: Some sun, then clouds, with a high of 68 and low of 47 degrees.

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• International peace run makes a stop in Newark (newarkpostonline.com) — An international team of runners on a five-month, 10,000-mile peace run began their Saturday in Media before carrying a torch south through Wilmington and Newark. The Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run is visiting all 50 states to promote unity and friendship. Local residents along the route were invited to hold the torch and share in the message of hope.    

• Pennsylvania man accused of stealing more than 100 sets of human remains waives hearing in grave-robbery case (ussanews.com) — A major criminal case tied to grave robberies across Pennsylvania is unfolding in Delaware County Court, with families speaking out outside the courthouse in Media. Prosecutors say a man is facing nearly 500 charges after investigators recovered more than 100 sets of human remains from his home and storage unit. The case is still in early stages, with no trial date set.    


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Haverford

  • Havertown YMCA To Celebrate Gymnastics Center's First Anniversary With Free Event (patch.com)

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