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🌱 Patch AM: How is Media’s small-town charm powering a big downtown boom?
Spotted on the Media calendar: New Years Retreats at Pendle Hill
Good morning Media! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How is Media’s small-town charm powering a big downtown boom?
- Are you following Media’s 24-hour rule for clearing sidewalk snow?
Also on today's calendar: New Years Retreats at Pendle Hill and 7 more events.
Find out what's happening in Mediafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Mediafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Sunday: Rain and drizzle in the p.m., with a high of 39 and low of 35 degrees.
- Monday: A little morning rain, temps: high: 55, low: 25.
- Tuesday: Very windy; much colder, with a high of 32 and low of 26 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• In the heart of Delaware County, Media thrives (delcotimes.com) — Media’s downtown is booming with new shops like Glimmer on State Street, strong small-business support, and popular events such as Dining Under the Stars and Fall Fest. Mayor-elect Joi Washington and the Media Business Authority highlight how close-knit neighborhoods, thriving independent storefronts, and year-round festivals draw thousands of visitors while keeping the borough feeling like “Everybody’s Hometown.” 
• Snow & Ice Removal: See Media's Ordinances Ahead Of Storm (patch.com) — If you live in Media Borough, you must clear snow from sidewalks within 24 hours after a storm’s main accumulation ends and keep at least a three-foot-wide path open. Ice must be removed or treated, snow can’t be pushed into streets, and violations can bring fines up to $500 plus cleanup costs and legal fees.
📸 Around Media
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Media
- New Years Retreats at Pendle Hill
Pendle Hill , 338 Plush Mill Rd
4:30 pm - Yoga (Monday)
Media Borough, PA Calendar , 301 N Jackson Street , Media
5:00 pm - Tai Chi (Monday)
Media Borough, PA Calendar , 301 N Jackson Street , Media
6:00 pm - Pilates (Tuesday)
Media Borough, PA Calendar , 301 N Jackson Street , Media
7:30 pm - Weekday Bird Walk
Tyler Arboretum , 515 Painter Road , Media
8:00 am - Weekend Warm-up Hike
Tyler Arboretum , 515 Painter Road , Media
8:00 am - Family Explorers
Tyler Arboretum , 515 Painter Road , Media
10:00 am - Saturday Wildflower Walk: Winter Edition
Tyler Arboretum , 515 Painter Road , Media
1:00 pm - Full Moon Hike
Tyler Arboretum , 515 Painter Road , Media
7:00 pm - Winter Admissions Open House
The Walden School , 901 N Providence Rd , Media
10:00 am
Sunday December 28
Monday December 29
Tuesday December 30
Wednesday December 31
Friday January 2
Saturday January 3
Saturday January 10
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🗓 Events Nearby
- The Reset Brunch
Everybody Eats , 16 W 5th St , Chester
10:00 am - PetSmart Brookhaven — To Love a Canine Rescue, Inc.
PetSmart , 5023 Edgmont Ave , Brookhaven
11:00 am - 2025 HiJinx Fest - Sunday
Pennsylvania Convention Center , 1101 Arch St , Philadelphia
1:00 pm - Hello, Dolly!
Players Club of Swarthmore , 614 Fairview Rd , Swarthmore
2:00 pm
Sunday December 28
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to the local businesses for making Media PatchAM possible:
- Call on Cara...Buying Vintage and Antiques. Items — (484) 356-3123
BU Buying Antiques and Vintage Items, downsizing help - Veterans Chapel CDC — (610) 931-7182
Chaplain Justin Cohen - Mindsee.it — (646) 663-8317
Teach your kids they can achieve the impossible!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- We don’t have a dog.
Please bring a bucket and dispose of your dog waste in your own trash. This is not being a good neighbor to dump in our yard. This is along Old… (Nextdoor Middletown Glen Riddle)
- Whitsons Culinary Group posted a job opening for Cook - Elwyn Residential in Media. Apply here.
- Five Below, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Freight Associate in Springfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Media here.
🗞 Nearby News
Springfield
- Delaware County church services, Dec. 26, 2025 edition (delcotimes.com)
- Associates Board Community Grants Announced by the Foundation for Delaware County (delco.today)
Swarthmore
- Justene Hill Edwards Wins the 2025 Frederick Douglass Book Prize (jbhe.com)
- Snow totals: How much fell around Philadelphia overnight Saturday? (fox29.com)
Ok Media! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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