Penncrest Dominates Environmental Awareness - Wins Envirothon for the 20th consecutive time!

Congratulation to Penncrest for winning yet another Delaware County Envirothon title. This competition tests area high schools in their knowledge of five environmental sciences with the winner advancing to the state finals. 

Penncrest is no newcomer to the state and national scene when it comes to this category.  They've gone on to win the national North American Environthon in 2000, 2005 and

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Walk for the Wounded Saturday, May 3, 2014 at Rose Tree Park

If you do but one thing this weekend, make sure you swing by Rose Tree Park on Saturday to check out the Walk for The Wounded event.  This is not only a popular event attended by a host of well known area sponsors, but also includes car shows, food, military hardware and great stories by the many veterans who participate.

In addition to a walk and 5k run, there's also a motorcycle warrior

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Media in Two Minutes

Media in Two Minutes

 


ATM SPOTLIGHT:A special THANKS to the Penncrest Interact Club and the Media Rotary for their clean-up work this weekend at Media's Glen Providence Park.

Media VFW Sunday Breakfast Today 8:30 to 11:30am
The last Sunday of every month the local Media VFW has their very popular breakfast.  Check it out! For $7 all you can eat, it's one of the best deals around too.  They

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Media's Biggest Brewfest Hosted By Iron Hill Brewery - May 17th 2014

With Iron Hill Brewery recently hoisting up their newly awarded 2014 Beer Cup trophy, you can bet the event they hold in Media this May will be more popular than ever.  For those who haven't gotten their tickets yet, that's not good, as this was an extremely popular day to begin with and now even more-so.

Check out their site, and get you tickets soon......if you can.  The proceeds of this event

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Media Resident, Bill Tyson appointed to RTM School Board

Congratulations to Media resident and former borough councilman, Bill Tyson for his recent appointment to the Rose Tree Media School Board.  Bill fills the seat vacated by another Media resident Chris Guilday who recently received an appointment by Governor Corbett to serve on a committee for the Philadelphia River Port Authority.

A special thanks to both Bill and Chris for their exemplary

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Poem In Your Pocket April 25-26, 2014

Poem In Your Pocket  April 25 - 26, 2014

 

Poem In Your Pocket is modeled after the original celebration that began in New York over a decade ago.  On Friday andSaturday everyone in the community is encouraged to carry a poem in his/her pocket.  The purpose is to share these poems--which the carrier has selected or written--with as many different people as possible.  This may include friends,

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100 Years of Media Elementary School Excellence

If you enjoy the history of Media, check out this great video commemorating the 100 years of Media Elementary school.

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Media Borough Council Considers $850,000 Bond to Repair Olive Street Garage

The multiple bids that came in to fix the Olive Street Garage turned out to be twice the amount of the original projection of $350,000.  Last week, Councilman Davidson at the monthly council meeting asked the financial procedures for leveraging a $850,000 bond.

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Media to Celebrate Bike to Work Day May16, 2014

Media to Celebrate  

Bike to Work Day 

 May 16th



Delaware County Employees Will Swap Cars for Cycles for the Day





MEDIA, PA – Spring is in full swing… finally! With the warmer, sunnier weather, it’s the perfect time to tune up our bikes and ride to work.  It’s fun, it’s healthy, and it helps the environment.



On Friday, May 16th , Delaware County Transportation Management Association

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Penncrest High School Football Mattress Sale Fundraiser - Saturday May 10, 2014

Penncrest High School Football

3rd Annual

Mattress Sale Fundraiser!!!

Saturday May 10, 2014
The Penncrest Football team will be sponsoring our 3rd annual mattress sale on Saturday, May 10th, 2014. Our football program has raised over $6,000 in just two days by hosting The Mattress Fundraiser, and the customers LOVE their new beds!So if you have a bed in your house that could stand to be

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Sneak Peak at Rose Tree Summer Concert Line-up 2014

Rose Tree Park Amphitheater

 Without further adieu, here's a sneak peak at this year's line-up of who will be performing at Rose Tree Park's Summer Concert Series 2014.  I'm working on some plans on how to share this in a better way, but until then, take a look at who will be performing.

Here's the link to the county's website for the listing and important updates.

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Media's Iron Hill Brewery Wins The Prestigious 2014 World Brew Cup!

Media, PA WINNER!

If you ever had to make a reservation or get on the waiting list at Media's Iron Hill Brew Brewery for dinner, you know it's a popular place.  Well, those reservations may now have to be made sooner and the waiting times will surely be longer due to one of Media's favorite topics - BEER!



From the residents of Media, It is with great pleasure to share that Media's own Iron

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Media in Two Minutes

Media in Two Minutes......A little Late


Despite my best efforts to take off for Easter holiday and skip this week's Media in Two Minutes on Sunday; It's just not going to happen! Okay, so here's quick version of M2M.


ATM Spotlight!: You may not know this, and very few people do, but on a good month this town is known for raising 10's of thousands of dollars for all kinds of causes.  This

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Media Elementary Principal Maria Kotch tenders resignation.

This afternoon Media Elementary Principal Maria Kotch notified families via phone message that she will be submitting her resignation letter to the school board.  She mentioned retirement as the reason for the decision.

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Granite Run Mall Gives Deadline to Vacate Dec 31st 2014

The end of an era - Granite Run Mall to Close

This weekend I learned that things are progressing with the closure of the Granite Run Mall.  From what I understand occupants in the interior mall area have been told the mall will close on December, 31st.  Some businesses are in the process or finding new places to relocate to, but it's unclear if others will do the same or decide to just close.

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Media in Two Minutes

Media in Two Minutes



My deepest sympathy and condolences on hearing of the passing of Shawn Brodie during the tragic fire in Chester on Saturday.  I knew Shawn as "Brodie Bear" and he was one of the most likeable guys you could meet.  I never saw him without a smile on his face.  He will be greatly missed.

Tedman

ATM SPOTLIGHT
Having been to opening day for Media Little League yesterday, I

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UBER Media

Traveling in or out of Media Borough this weekend?  

Why not take the coolest way to get around and 

let Uber do the driving.



(Here's $20 in Uber Credit)

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What You Need To Know For Media's Little League Opening Day Tomorrow

Opening Day is tomorrow 

(Saturday, April 12th)!


Between 8:30 and 8:45, everyone will line up on the far side of Springton Lake Middle School (the side which faces the Babe Ruth Fields).ALL Players should be in full uniform and will line up by Team (from T-Ball up through Major). Parents and Siblings welcome to walk - but only players and Team Staff are allowed on the field.


Please park up

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Granite Run Mall Update: Demolition to begin soon.

Work to begin soon on Granite Run Mall.....


Granite Run Mall Update: BET Investments was in to review their updated plans with Council's Land Planning Committee. Pending Plan approvals, BET hopes to begin demolition in February for a one year + rebuilding of the entire interior of the Mall. The entire Mall will receive a new facade. 





Plans remain for an outdoor, Town Center, walkable

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Important Ruling on Third Street Bridge Expected May 9th 2014

18 Years of Non-sense from Media Elected Officials

After 18 years, Media may be on the verge of a decision regarding the future of the third street bridge repair.  May 9th is the the expected court decision from Judge Proud.

There's a very good chance the determination comes down to one of two scenarios:  1) It's built as a two-way roadway.  2) It's built to Penndot's specification of a

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Media in Two Minutes

Media in Two Minutes

ATM SPOTLIGHT


Last Week's Penncrest Play - Little Shop of Horrors

My experience, and at the time, interest of high school plays didn't go much farther than the after-parties I was invited to as a student.  Boy, have I missed a lot.  I was able to attend last Sunday's showing of Penncrest's Little Shop of Horror's and can say I was utterly impressed.  The singing,

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Springton Lake Middle School Competes in National Geographic Bee

Did you know?..... Springton Lake Middle School 8th grader Helen
Barsz competed in the National Geographic Bee yesterday in Harrisburg.
Helen won her school bee at Springton Lake, and then had to take a
qualifying exam. Only the top 100 scores got to go to the state bee and
Helen qualified for the state competition and was invited to today's
competition. In Harrisburg, the contestants

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Delaware County Council Chairman, Tom McGarrigle Brings Awareness Towards Preventing Child Abuse

Kudos to Tom McGarrigle and Delware County Council for bringing awareness towards preventing child abuse.  



Here's a public service announcement worthy of your time.




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Media's 48th Pancake Breakfast - Saturday, April 12, 2014

This looks so good I wish it were today, but April 12th will be here soon enough.  

Hope to see you there.  

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Mismanagement by Media Borough Council may have lost funding for Third Street Bridge!

You don't know if the money's available, Media Borough Council?

For the last two years, this town has been hearing "It's being handled by the courts" by Media Borough Council regarding the matters over Third Street Bridge.  Well, as suspected, that statement is turning out to be nothing more than a profound deflection of responsibility. This Monday there was a meeting between Judge Proud,

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