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What's up Media! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will new state grants change victim and trauma services near Media?
  • Why Riddle Hospital just earned top marks for maternity care

Also on today's calendar: "O Joyful Celebration" Christmas Cantata and 9 more events.

Find out what's happening in Mediafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Mediafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Sunday: Snow early in the morning, with a high of 31 and low of 12 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Monday: Partly sunny and very cold, temps: high: 30, low: 19.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and cold, with a high of 33 and low of 25 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• $3.5M Awarded To Delaware County Aid Groups (patch.com) — Media is specifically named among the communities whose hospitals will partner with Delaware County on a new $350,000 trauma recovery initiative, part of nearly $3.5 million in state grants. The funding also boosts local victim services, substance use treatment, domestic violence support, and specialty court programs. These investments aim to strengthen safety nets and justice services for residents across Delco.
   

• These 28 PA Hospitals Are Ranked Among Best For Maternity Care (patch.com) — Expectant parents in Media can take note that Riddle Hospital has been named among Pennsylvania’s best hospitals for maternity care in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 rankings. The statewide list is based on objective measures like C‑section and newborn complication rates, helping families compare options across the region.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • SEPTA reports service delays on T4 due to fire department activity at Powell and Main Streets, which has now cleared, with residual delays expected.
    5:17PM on Dec 12: SEPTA reports T4 service delays in both directions at Powell and Main Streets due to fire department activity blocking the rails. (Nextdoor )
  • SEPTA reports delays on T4 service in both directions at 4th and Main Streets due to an auto accident, which has now cleared, but residual delays may still be experienced.
    4:09PM on Dec 12: SEPTA reports service delays in both directions at 4th and Main Streets due to an auto accident blocking the rails. (Nextdoor )
  • ServiceMaster Clean posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Media. Apply here.
  • Pennsylvania State University posted a job opening for Part Time - Softball - Assistant Coach in Media. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Media here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Firearms plea gets county time for man accused of posing as cop and stealing from woman (delcotimes.com)
  • High Schools: Damico's buzzer-beater sparks Sun Valley's lockdown win over Unionville (delcotimes.com)
  • Judge estimates $1.5 million to settle Crozer Health WARN Act violations (delcotimes.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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