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 in the past seven days.
This week, we filled you in on everything Olympics as they get underway, including updates on local athletes in London. of the squad singing to "Call Me Maybe."
and will advance to the Eastern Regional Invitational Tournament in Rhode Island this weekend. We'll keep you updated on the team's progress.
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Here's the full list of news from the past week:
Find out what's happening in Mediafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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Saturday, July 28
Penncrest High School's National Honor Society and the American Red Cross teamed up for a community summer blood drive Friday afternoon at Penncrest.
Check out all these great local athlete pictures from your neighbors and vote on which one you think is the best.
Check out the 2012 USA Olympic Swimming Team and Delaware County's Brendan Hansen as they take a break from swimming to try out a new talent.
See which athletes from the Greater Philadelphia area will compete in the day's events. Below the familiar faces, look for viewing times and channels.
Check out the houses with jacuzzis for sale in the Greater Philadelphia area.
Philadelphia Phillies contract to ace Cole Hamels puts a lot of payroll in pitchers.
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Friday, July 27
Check out the 2012 USA Olympic Swimming Team and Delaware County's Brendan Hansen as they take a break from swimming to try out a new talent.
The unplanned shutdown was required to replace a steam valve.
Media Businesses Advertising on I-95 Billboard
Media businesses have the opportunity to advertise on an I-95 billboard for the next 24 weeks, according to the Delaware County Daily Times.
The following information has been supplied by the Pennsylvania State Police-Media Barracks.
This Sharpei blend named Mr. Jiggs is available for adoption at the Delaware County SPCA.
Patch readers nominated where to find the best mechanic in Havertown, Marple, Newtown and Media, so vote to determine which is the Readers’ Choice 2012 winner.
Looking for a job in the Media area?
Check out the eight open houses in the area this weekend.
Consider these local activities, or suggest others in the comments.
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Thursday, July 26
Patch readers nominated where to find the best cheesesteak in Media Patch, so vote to determine which is the Readers’ Choice 2012 winner.
The Media Little League nine and 10-year-old district team won the Pennsylvania state title, 15-3, and advance to the regional championship this weekend.
The following death notices come from residents with connections to Media, Springfield, Marple-Newtown and Haverford-Havertown.
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.
Check out the television listings for the Olympic Tennis Women's and Mixed Doubles.
Vice president addresses national firefighters union at PA Convention Center.
Check out the television listings for Olympic Archery.
Media Patch can help you get the word out on weddings, deaths, births and more.
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Wednesday, July 25
Was shut down last week after reported transformer failure
No one was injured following the evacuation of Today's Child at First United Methodist Church following a gas odor Wednesday afternoon.
Patch readers nominated where to find the best deli in Media Patch, so vote to determine which is the Readers’ Choice 2012 winner.
Patch readers nominated where to find the best burger in Media Patch, so vote to determine which is the Readers’ Choice 2012 winner.
Meet the local athletes from Pennsylvania who will be competing in the 2012 Olympic Games.
What's going on in and around Media Patch this weekend.
Check out these unusual crime stories from the Greater Philadelphia area.
No, the main photo on the story is not the winner. Click on the photos to see the winner.
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Tuesday, July 24
A Springfield resident killed 3 and injured 7 in a Delaware County mass shooting, 27 years ago.
Patch readers nominated where to find the best hair salon or barber shop in Media Patch, so vote to determine which is the Readers’ Choice 2012 winner.
Lisa Raymond Featured on NBC10
At 38 years old, the No. 1 tennis player from Delaware County wants Olympic gold.
Find local attractions you can visit on one tank of gas.
A rundown of presidential campaign donations from greater Media area residents.
Media Borough Council ratified an agreement with Rose Tree Media School District for the use of modular units on the former Nativity BVM School grounds.
Patch is excited to join with First Lady Michelle Obama for Olympic Fun Day.
Why do girls who play competitive videogames online have to suffer so much?
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Monday, July 23
Patch readers nominated where to find the best pizza in Media Patch, so vote to determine which is the Readers’ Choice 2012 winner.
Check out the recent tweets of Lisa Raymond, doubles tennis Olympian and Delaware County resident.
Paterno loses all-time wins record; Nittany Lions banned from postseason for four years; school fined $60 million, to be put into a fund to help child abuse victims.
Click on the categories and vote for your favorites so they will be named Media Patch's 2012 Readers' Choice winners.
Add a picture of a local athlete and you could win a Patch prize pack in our Picture of the Week contest.
The winners of five regional Patch Top Dog contests, stretching from the Lehigh Valley through southern New Jersey, face off for our grand prize.
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Sunday, July 22
Find out who won the regional Top Dog contest.
Nursing Moms: Do you feel comfortable breastfeeding in public? Everyone Else: How do you feel seeing someone breastfeed in public?
A recap of Cindy Bevilacqua's blogs from London about her Olympic adventure as U.S. Archery Olympic Team Leader.
Looking for the best plants to fill out shady areas of your garden? Find out what will thrive in our area.
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