🌱 Patch AM: How one holiday shopping night brightened the season for Media families

Hi there, Media! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How one holiday shopping night brightened the season for Media families
• How does laughter-based yoga in Media help ease everyday stress?

Also on today's calendar: Home for the Holidays Comedy Show and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Some sun, then clouds, with a high of 44 and low of 40 degrees.
• Friday: Windy; showers in the morning, temps: high: 58, low: 25.
• Saturday: Much colder, with a high of 37 and low of 32 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Delaware County First Responders spread the holiday joy for families in need (delcotimes.com) — Families from across Delaware County, including one from Media, got a big boost this week as state troopers and Concordville firefighters teamed up for a Heroes and Helpers shopping night at Target in Concord Township. Children facing financial hardship each received up to $250 to choose gifts, enjoyed games and pizza with first responders, and organizers are already inviting community support for the 2026 edition.
   

• Laughter Is Medicine at Unique Yoga Classes in Media Borough (delco.today) — Residents can now try a playful, laughter-focused yoga class right in Media Borough, led by master trainer Alexa Fong Drubay. Her “Laughter Yoga With Alexa” sessions swap traditional poses for simple movements, breathing, and intentional laughter to ease stress, anxiety, and social isolation while building resilience and connection among neighbors.
   

📸 Around Media

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Media

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday December 18

• Home for the Holidays Comedy Show
  149 E. Lancaster Ave. Downingtown, PA 19335,
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday December 18

• Media Borough Council Meeting
  Media Borough, PA Calendar , 301 N Jackson Street , Media
  7:00 pm

Friday December 19

• Weekend Warm-up Hike
  Tyler Arboretum , 515 Painter Road , Media
  8:00 am
• Yoga (Friday)
  Media Borough, PA Calendar , 301 N Jackson Street , Media
  9:00 am

Saturday December 20

• Christmas Bird Count: Session 1
  Tyler Arboretum , 515 Painter Road , Media
  5:30 am
• Christmas Bird Count: Session 2
  Tyler Arboretum , 515 Painter Road , Media
  8:00 am
• Bird Walks at Newlin Grist Mill
  Newlin Grist Mill Park , 219 Cheyney Rd , Glen Mills
  9:00 am
• Magic in the Air
  Painting with a Twist , 300 W State St #100 , Media
  10:30 am
• Trail Challenge: Painter Trail
  Tyler Arboretum , 515 Painter Road , Media
  10:30 am
• Mayor Bob’s State Street Send-Off
  Media Borough, PA Calendar Media, PA 19063
  12:00 pm

Sunday December 28

• New Years Retreats at Pendle Hill
  Pendle Hill , 338 Plush Mill Rd
  4:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 18

• Trail Hike with the Chester County Trail Club
  Tyler Arboretum , 515 Painter Road , Media
  9:30 am
• Bookin' with Babies Storytime
  Newtown Public Library Community Large Meeting,
  10:00 am
• Knitting & Crochet Club for Adults
  Rachel Kohl Community Library Community Room,
  10:00 am
• Preschool Pals Storytime
  Aston Public Library Children's Room,
  10:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• With the Sagittarius New Moon on December 19, we’re at a very real threshold — an ending and a beginning.
  This isn’t just a moment for reflection. It’s a moment of choice. As we move toward 2026, this New Moon asks us to consciously decide: • What values… (Nextdoor Media Station Road)

• Friendly's - AARK Enterprises posted a job opening for Welcomer - Greeter in Springfield. 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

• High Schools: Nyah Yao's 25-point effort leads Radnor past Strath Haven (delcotimes.com)
• Large gift propels Merry Christmas Fund (delcotimes.com)

Brookhaven

• Defendant in robbery, stabbing death of 71-year-old pleads to murder (delcotimes.com)

Broomall

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-- The Patch AM Team

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