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🌱 Patch AM: What the 19% county tax hike means for Media homeowners next month

Coming up: Open House and Holiday Readings at the Paper Mill House on the Media Patch calendar

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Hello Media! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What the 19% county tax hike means for Media homeowners next month
  • See how Media neighbors are boosting this year’s Merry Christmas Fund
  • Why Riddle Hospital just earned top marks for maternity care

Also on today's calendar: Open House and Holiday Readings at the Paper Mill House and 9 more events.

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

Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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

  • Saturday: Cloudy, with a high of 41 and low of 26 degrees.
  • Sunday: Cloudy, brisk and quite cold, temps: high: 30, low: 15. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Monday: Very cold; breezy in the a.m., with a high of 30 and low of 21 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 19% property tax increase approved by Delaware County Council (phl17.com) — Delaware County Council, meeting in Media, has approved a budget that raises county property taxes by 19%, on top of sizable hikes in the past two years. Supporters say the increase is needed to finally balance the budget, while critics, including Media Borough Republicans, question whether more hikes are coming. The new rate is expected to hit property owners’ bills next month.
   

• Merry Christmas Fund celebrates another $1,000 (delcotimes.com) — Media residents are among the generous donors helping the Merry Christmas Fund move toward its $50,000 goal to support local families with food and toys. The latest update highlights contributions from individuals in Media and nearby towns and explains how to give by mail or online. Readers can still participate and include short dedication messages with their donations.
   

• These 28 PA Hospitals Are Ranked Among Best For Maternity Care (patch.com) — Expecting parents in Media can take note that Riddle Hospital has been ranked among Pennsylvania’s best hospitals for maternity care in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 list. The rankings rely on measures like C-section rates and newborn complication rates, helping local families compare options across the region when deciding where to deliver.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Generous Contributions Fuel 2025 Staff Appreciation Fund at Maris Grove —Petra Shaw Read on Patch
  • We are still looking for our Orange and White striped male cat, Cooper, who has been missing since 10 p.
    m. Dec. 4. We had a possible sighting of him heading up Twyckenham Road from Beatty at about 5 am this morning, 12/11. Please continue to keep an eye… (Nextdoor Media East)
  • All lanes on US 202 southbound between Ridge Rd, Springhill Dr, and Smithbridge Rd are now open following a crash.
    1:04AM on Dec 12: All lanes are closed on US 202 southbound between Ridge Rd, Springhill Dr, and Smithbridge Rd due to a crash. (Nextdoor )
  • Ollie's Bargain Outlet posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate in Media. Apply here.
  • Sterling Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center posted a job opening for Activity Aide Part-time 9am-5pm in Media. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Media here.

🗞 Nearby News

Springfield

  • High Schools: Springfield's Ky McNichol records 200th coaching victory (delcotimes.com)
  • How Dr. Anthony Hill found his path in social work (scstudentmedia.com)
  • Firearms plea gets county time for man accused of posing as cop and stealing from woman (delcotimes.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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