Fitness

Get Moving at Rocky Run YMCA

Many Choices of Fun and Exercise For All Ages Article and Photography by Welcome to Rocky Run YMCA, equipped with a full fitness center, gymnasium, indoor and outdoor tracks, and four group fitness studios offering yoga, cycling, and Les Mills workouts. Enjoy our four indoor pools, extensive locker rooms, summer campgrounds, and two hours of complimentary childcare with each visit. Les Mills Bodypump Full-body barbell workout designed to burn calories, shape, and tone boosts core...

Wellness

A Solution Before Medication: Prevention Wellness

A Proven Program Which Can Prevent AND Lower the Need for Medication Article by Cheyenne Forbes and Karin Davidson | Photography by Ed Ryder Dr. Kathryn Hall, a Lifestyle Medicine physician and the owner of FellFoot Lifestyle Medicine, has patients, friends, and family with health concerns such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and obesity. They ask, “So there's really nothing I can do?”  Dr. Hall responds, “You may have the genetic predisposition for some of these...

Wellness

Integrative Medicine

Recognizing the Benefits of Combining Conventional and Complementary Therapies Article and Photography by Integrative, Complementary and Alternative Medicine are all methods that supplement traditional medicine. They are not considered a replacement - they work alongside traditional treatment.  Acupuncture Acupuncture has been around for thousands of years - balancing the body and helping it heal. From a scientific perspective, acupuncture is believed to work by stimulating the nervous...

Food + Beverage

Rejuvenating Green Smoothie

Start your day with a nutrient-packed smoothie for vibrant energy! Article by Karin Davidson “Drawing on more than 25 years of experience as a medical anthropologist, as well his own journey back from the edge of death – acclaimed… teacher Alberto Villoldo shows you how to detoxify your brain and gut with superfoods that help your body and tools that will shed disempowering stories from the past and pave the way for rebirth.” – back cover, Grow a New Body , author Dr. Alberto Villaldo. 2...

Home + Design

S.O.R.T. and Succeed for an Organized Life

Organization Reduces Anxiety, Increases Productivity, Helps Save Time, Promotes Wellbeing, and Boosts Emotional Health Article by Darla DeMorrow | Photography by Dottie Foley Photography Getting and staying organized can give you some control in a cluttered, overbooked world. Creating pockets of visual calm in your home and office can help minimize stress in a busy day. According to HeartWork Organizing’s owner, Darla DeMorrow, there are only three problems with getting organized. The first...

Fitness

The Lifecycle of Health

Creating Healthy Communities by Enhancing Physical Health Article by Kristen Wilson, PT, DPT and Katherine Dixon, PT, DPT | Photography by Ed Ryder With the turn of the New Year, Americans begin the year-long focus on “being healthy.” A renewed commitment to exercising, eating right, and practicing self-care boosts gym memberships, enhances cookbook sales, and increases downloads of meditation apps. But wouldn’t it be refreshing if this year’s resurgence of health wasn’t so inward-facing, and...

Life + Culture

50 Years of Miracles For Families

A Doctor, the Eagles General Manager, and McDonald’s Worked Together to Create The First Home for Families Whose Children Need Surgery Article by Stephanie Hwang | Photography by Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Philadelphia Region In the fall of 2024, the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Philadelphia Region celebrated its 50th anniversary. As the very first Ronald McDonald House, founded in Philadelphia in 1974, it has become a symbol of hope for millions of families with children...

Home + Design

Home For THE HOLIDAYS

CELEBRATE THE SEASON WITH THIS EASY PROJECT THAT BRINGS BEAUTY AND JOY TO YOUR HOME Article and Photography by Alison Jaeger Holiday Wreath How To Wreaths are a simple and easy way to dress up your doorstep, Fresh Look Design’s owner and Media resident walks you through the steps of styling a wreath that is as unique as you! Styling an evergreen wreath can be a fun and creative way to celebrate the seasons and your home. Here are some ideas to help you create a beautiful evergreen wreath: ...

Arts + Culture

Santa’s Parade, Fun Run & Block Party

A 2014 Idea Turned Into a Media Tradition for All Article by Lauren Avellino Turton | Photography by Hoi Michael Cheung 'Twas a lovely night out in Everybody's Hometown about a decade ago when Monika Rehoric, an esteemed business leader here in Media, came up with the idea to bring a new spectacular event to the Borough - the Media Santa Parade, Fun Run & Walk, and Costume Contest!   Monika recruited three of her friends and colleagues who she knew were deeply rooted in the Media community to...

Food + Beverage

Pastry Pants' Bûche de Noël

From Pastry Pants, Voted Best Bakery in Delaware County in 2024 Article by Stephanie Hwang Robert Smythe, owner of Pastry Pants Bakery, has made the Bûche de Noël a holiday tradition both at his bakery and in his own home. The cake, often called a Yule Log, is a rolled sponge cake frosted to resemble tree bark. But for Smythe, it’s much more than just a dessert. “My daughter was born on Christmas Eve, and ever since she was little, we’ve celebrated her birthday with a Bûche de Noël,” Smythe...