Media’s Restaurant Scene is a Changin’

I won’t go into detail, but expect some announcements in the coming months regarding Media’s restaurant scene.  One restaurant appears to be making moves to pack up and leave State Street. And as unfortunate as that is, there's already interested in this expected vacancy by an owner of a well liked restaurant in town.  

In addition, a second restauranteur is interested in opening a another

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You'll Breathe Easier Reading This. Nice Job, RTMSD!

As reported at a recent meeting this month, RTMSD school buses drive a total of about 1,000,000 miles in a typical year.  Forget how many times that is around the world - it’s a lot!  I recently took a look at the school district's newly proposed effort to convert most of their bus fleet to compressed natural gas (CNG).  There are quite a few companies making this transition in the commercial

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Media PA was Scammed and Here's How it Happened

Today I want to illustrate a point I've been trying to make for the last year and it involves a video done by Mayor McMahon that cost taxpayers $20,000.  I'll keep it short and the math easy, but the people of Media need to understand how badly they've been mislead.  

With no fancy celebrities, national tv distribution, or so-called production quality direction, I was able to create two Youtube

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Media in Two Minutes

MEDIA IN TWO MINUTES


A little late with today's Media in Two Minutes, but I've been traveling in the coal region of Pennsylvania and mountains around Lake Wallenpaupack.  Nice area up there and always enjoy the coal stove.  The competitive ice skating, not so much.

Let's Go! I just want to thank everyone who swung by and took a look at the videos of last week's snow storm.  We have a BLAST

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Woman's Wallet Stolen From Trader Joe's This Morning, Thousands in Dollars of Gift Cards Charged

Update:

By request of the victim, I've removed further information about this incident.

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Councilman Kent Davidson Found Breaking Media Ordinance, AGAIN!

...and also adhering to borough ordinances!

Media Democrat Councilman, Kent
Davidson must think it's okay to not shovel his walkways, as yet again,
they remain snow covered.  Nothing worse than a public servant setting a
bad example, but then again, that's what we've come to expect from this council.

Remove the snow from you walkways, Council Davidson as you put on the Media

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Media's Got Talent! Check out this professionally produced video of "Winter in Media, PA"

Local resident, Pat Fahy produces an incredible video capturing a snow day in Media.  Check out "Winter in Media, PA"  Great job, Pat!

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Road Conditions this Morning in Media, PA

Despite it being 4 degrees as of 8am EST, PennDot did a pretty good job of cleaning up the main roads.  Here's HD video of streets in and around Media, PA

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Video (HD) Updates on Road Conditions as of 3pm and other interesting information

#delcosnow #mediapa #pawx

Snow continues to fall as the temperature is now at 19 degrees (3:53pm EST).  Here's video of a few roads leading in and out Media.  We'll continue to provide more video updates tonight, and expect to tomorrow am before the rush-hour commute.

For those who have left comments, we'll try to get to your streets too.  (Monroe, E. State Street).  During these conditions,

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UPDATE: RTMSD will be closed (Tuesday 1/21) due to Winter Storm

RTMSD Website for Official Updates

Update 6:00am EST - RTM Schools are closed for the day




Due to the current information that we have about the impending storm for tomorrow, we will begin school on time for Tuesday, January 21, but there will be a planned early dismissal. Lunches will be served.
HS dismissal 11:30
MS dismissal 12:15
Elem dismIssal 1:00

If weather conditions or  

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Are You Ready For The Future? COMING IN 2014

#MEDIAPA

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Media Area Girls Softball Registration March 3 or Signup online!

An announcement from the 

Media Area Girls Softball League:


SLOW PITCH REGISTRATION 2014 SEASON

Media Area Girls Softball is currently holding registration for the slow pitch division. Players can register through March 3rd, 2014. The
slow pitch division offers the opportunity for girls of all skill levels
to have fun, while participating as part of a team and is open to all
girls in

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Funeral Informaiton for Bill Gross

Our deepest sympathy and condolences for the passing of long time resident, Bill Gross. 

10:04am EST - IMPORTANT UPDATE:  THERE WILL BE NO SERVICE TODAY (SUNDAY) AS ORIGINALLY REPORTED FOR MR. GROSS.  THE SERVICE WILL BE MONDAY 1/20

Congregation Ohev Shalom at 2 Chester Road,
Wallingford, PA 19086 (intersection of Routes 252 & 320).  Funeral services will Monday, 1/20 at 2pm, however the

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MEDIA IN TWO MINUTES

Media in Two Minutes


It is with much sorrow to have learned of the passing of long time resident, Bill Gross. Media is a better place because of his generosity and the tireless desire he took to make this town a community.  My deepest sympathy and condolences to the Gross family.



Tedman
I'll be posting information about today's and upcoming funeral services this week.




ATM SPOTLIGHT:

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Frustrated with the road work on Rt. 252 and the Closure of Orange St? Here are updates from Upper Prov. Councilman Joe Solomon

Why hasn't Media opened Third Street?

I've been contacted daily this week from people looking for updates on the work currently being done on Rt. 252.  Believe me, I've also heard a fair share of complaints about the Orange Street closure, newly discovered tank-trap potholes and the frustrations over lack of access in and around Media (i.e. Third Street Bridge).

Since I typically don't take

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Significant Repair Needed for Olive Street Garage.

During last night's borough council meeting it was announced that the Olive Street Garage will need significant repair.  Bids have not yet been received, but this evening's discussion did revolve around the length of time needed for the repair and a potential start date.   How this project is handled will come down to one of two scenarios:  1) the work could be done all at once taking up to at

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The Delaware County Republican Party Endorses Tom McGarrigle for PA Senate Seat (26th)

Tom McGarrigle


SPRINGFIELD, PA – The Delaware County Republican Party today announced that it has endorsed Delaware County Council Chairman Tom McGarrigle, as the Republican candidate for the Pennsylvania Senate in the 26th District, which includes Media, portions of Delaware and Chester Counties. 


McGarrigle cites education, job creation, fiscal responsibility as top priorities.

About Tom

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Restaurant Week Coming to Media? Scheduled for Last Week of February 2014

Media to host a Restaurant Week

There are plans in the works to bring a restaurant event to Media, PA. Essentially, it'll be known as Media's "Restaurant Week." If you're familiar with the concept, you'll know Philadelphia has one which is coming up this month.  I don't expect Media's to charge Philly prices and be as expensive as 3 course for $30-$35, but it's expected to be modeled after

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If You Cherish The History Of Media, You'll Love This Documentary On the Media Youth Center

This is the best documentary I've seen about Media, PA.   Here's a well done video by Ed Powell on the Media Youth Center and how big a part it has and continues to be for the community.





For more information, visit www.mediayouthcenter.org

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What Sells in Media? A Memorable Experience

The product or service you purchase and the price paid for it definitely makes a difference, but I find the authenticity of the experience  to be just as important.  Last weekend my barber was away, so I swung over to see if Robertson's Barber shop could fit me in.  It was a rainy Saturday,  but I’ve been to this shop before and knew the wait couldn’t be too long.  Upon entering, Mark told me he

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Media Youth Rugby Registration - Jan 22, 2014 (7pm)

Media Youth Rugby will be having their registration for the 2014 season on January 22 (7pm) at the Media Borough Hall.  They will also be having a free clinic on January 26 at Smedley Park from 1-4pm.

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Media in Two Minutes - Happy New Year 2014

Media in Two Minutes


If politics has kept a bridge closed for 4 days in Northern New Jersey, then what are people to think about politics keeping our bridge closed for 18 years?  The joke's on us, which provided a lot of laughs around town this week.  What's not funny is a borough council caught stacking committees, a councilman providing an undisclosed website and calling a school board to

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Rose Tree - Media Optimist Youth Lacrosse Registartion this January 2014

 Rose Tree - Media Optimist Youth Lacrosse

Registration for the 2014 Season will take place at the Media Youth Center on the following dates:




Saturday, Jan 18 - 9:00am 
Wednesday, Jan 22 - 7:00pm 


For more information, check out their Facebook Page 



Also, Optimist/Penncrest Lacrosse Social at the Media Towne House on February 1st (7pm - 11pm).  There will be dinner, dancing and

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With all the banks in Media, which one would you recommend? That's easy, convenience!

With all the banks in Media, which one would you recommend?  That's a question I got recently which I replied, "which ever one is the most convenient."   And "convenient" for me means which ever one has the best online banking experience.

I use four banks, but rarely, if ever do I have to visit them.  It’s not that I don’t do a lot of banking, but the banking I do is nearly 99% done online.  

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The way you consume online content is about to get expensive, especially locally

$10 per month to view delcotimes.com


This week the Daily Times website (delcotimes.com) quietly began a pay-per-view subscription rate that will now be required to view their content.   While on their site today, a pop-up displayed stating that I had four more free articles I could view before I needed to pay for a subscription.   The message stated that the first month would be $0.99 and

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This Year's Annual Penncrest Basketball Fundraiser at the County Deli - Jan 27, 2014

Penncrest Basketball Fundraiser

Yes indeed, get ready for the long awaited Penncrest Basketball Fundraiser to be held later this month. This isn't just any fundraiser, but one that is hosted by the world famous Country Deli who really makes this a popular and delicious event.  

The benefit takes place January 27 from 5:30 to 7:15pm, but get your reservations in early as this dinner sells out

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Media Borough Council - Public Stuff, Made Not So Public

If you’re one of the seven people that watch the monthly televised Media Borough Council meetings, or one of the fewer that attend in person, you may have seen a new service launched by Media Borough called Public Stuff.  Even if you have heard of Public Stuff, you were probably not well informed, like most of us, on what it does and how it could help with a host of day-to-day issues (

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It's that time of year again for the Annual Media Community Blood Drive!

It's that time of year again for the Annual Media Community Blood Drive! The extreme cold and snow have cancelled 280 blood drives in 25 states - that's a shortfall of more than 8,000 donations. Your friends and neighbors desperately need your help. It only takes an hour out of your day. Please, sign up today! Call 1-800-RED CROSS or sign up online at: REDCROSSBLOOD.ORG Enter sponsor code:

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The "New" Rose Tree Inn - A Great Place to Re-visit

A few months back the Rose Tree Inn quietly came under new ownership.  You may have seen the new logo out front or maybe heard the news from around town.  Either way, I wanted to give this place high marks for an event I had there recently. I liked it before, but really like it now.

The food was great, service exceptional and the price very reasonable for a party of about 20 people. With a

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Cold Weather - Why Kerosene is Mightier than Media's Power Grid

There's no smartphone app for kerosene, but it works


Hi Tech is all the rage these days with home automation solutions becoming the norm in many households.  I’m probably guilty of being an early adopter of this kind of technology, but it’s essentially what I do for a living so I can justify it in some respect.  And besides, I like it.   Heating, lighting, smoke alarms and other home controls

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Media Borough Christmas Tree Pickup

If you live in the borough and are wondering how to get rid of your 2013 Christmas Tree, fear not. The Media Highway Department will pick up the tree if you leave it curbside.

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Media Little League 2014 Registration Schedule

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The Aftermath of NYE on State Street - Happy New Year

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2014!


After last night's New Year Eve's festivities, State Street may be looking better than how your head may feel this morning, but I'm sure both will improve throughout the day.  Overall things didn't look too bad in downtown Media, but you can tell there was one heck of a party.  The debris mostly included confetti, paper horns, plastic cups and a few bottles.  Nice job with

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