Arts + Culture

Girls Just Wanna Vacation

A beachside roadtrip, a whirlwind weekend in the city, an adventure abroad? Your ideal trip is ready when you are. Article by Emily Zietowski If the return of warm weather has you and your gal pals itching for a weekend getaway, you’re not alone. Try East Coast beach trips, a weekend in NYC, a week in Paris and beyond. Ogunquit, Maine is the perfect destination for a summer beach trip. You’ll experience the roadtrip vibe as you spend half a day traveling north. Meander through Boston if you’d...

Life + Culture

Women Entrepreneurs Get Down to Business in Media

Celebrating the vision, resilience, and impact of women shaping the future of entrepreneurship Article by Karin Davidson Eva Winters Johnson (1918–2004) was a trailblazing African American entrepreneur whose determination and vision helped shape the business landscape of Media, Pennsylvania. She launched her first venture with a single $25 truck, building it into a successful moving and storage company. From there, she expanded boldly into real estate—purchasing, renovating, and constructing...

Home + Design

The Professional Design Advantage

Transform your space with expert guidance that saves time, maximizes style, and enhances daily life Article by Karin Davidson and Diana Graham | Photography by Daniel Isayeff and Dominika Chanc What are the benefits of using an interior designer? Hiring an interior designer brings professional expertise, saves time, prevents costly mistakes, and ensures a cohesive, efficient, and functional space by managing design decisions, sourcing materials, and coordinating every detail from concept...

Finance + Legal Services

SBA Supports Women-Owned Businesses

A wide range of opportunities for women looking to launch, grow, or strengthen their businesses Article by Jim Spencer, SBA Mid-Atlantic Region In honor of Mother’s Day, I want to take this opportunity to recognize the women innovators, risk-takers, and job creators who power our economy. I am proud to serve SBA’s Mid-Atlantic region covering Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia. During my travels I see how small businesses are revitalizing...

Local Services

Philadelphia Says Goodbye to the Penny

The penny’s final strike is sparking fresh interest in coin collecting and reminding people that overlooked change can hold real value in today’s shifting financial landscape Article by Stephanie Hwang The end of the penny may mean that it might be worth checking your change. The humble penny has officially expired after 232 years. On November 12, 2025, the U.S. Mint struck its final run of circulating pennies in Philadelphia, the first Mint in the country, thereby closing a chapter that...

Food + Beverage

Martinique Deux Solar Flare

Owner James Matika opened Martinique Deux honoring his father's Martinque in Wildwood Article and Photography by Karin Davidson Tucked away downstairs (next to Sligos) is Martinique Deux - a speak-easy with great drinks and a relaxed, fun, friendly atmosphere. Owner James Matika had spent summers in Wildwood in the 80's with his father, who had purchased Martinique on Oak & Boardwalk. As time went on, James settled in Media. He fell in love with the bar industry here. "I worked here for a...

Life + Culture

Going All in for DELCO Gives

The Third Annual DELCO Gives Returns May 6-7, 2026! Article by Katy Lichtenstein | Photography by Hoi Michael Cheung Hosted by The Foundation for Delaware County, DELCO Gives is an online giving initiative supporting hundreds of nonprofits working every day to strengthen our community. From food and housing security to education, the arts, health, and human services, DELCO Gives provides an opportunity for everyone to go All In for DELCO. In the first two years, nearly $4 million was raised...

Professional Services

New vs. Used Cars: Making the Right Choice

Buying a car takes thought, knowledge, budgeting, evaluating your needs vs desires and finding the right, experienced, trustworthy guidance Article by Expert insights: Mike Gibbons | Photography by Scott Davidson Choosing between a new or used vehicle is often one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll make. While online guides can outline general pros and cons, real-world buying conditions have shifted dramatically in recent years. According to local automotive expert Mike Gibbons, owner...

Arts + Culture

Franklin Mint Throw-Back

Look in your garage… you just might have one or two of these Franklin Mint Collectibles Article by Stephanie Hwang The Franklin Mint began as a small Yeadon-based venture with a remarkably bold idea: if Americans were lining up for silver coins in the mid-1960s, why not create new collectibles rather than wait for old ones to run out? That entrepreneurial idea belonged to Joseph Segel, a Philadelphia-born business prodigy who founded the General Numismatics Corporation in 1964 with just...

Finance + Legal Services

Feeling Unsettled? Here's Why

Why So Many Successful DELCO Families Still Feel Financially Unsettled Article by Dane Czaplicki In Everybody’s Hometown, where people work hard, take care of family, and do things the right way, a quiet financial unease has become more common than many expect. In Delaware County and especially in towns like Media, often called Everybody’s Hometown , there’s a familiar story. People work hard. They build careers or businesses. They buy homes, raise kids, save consistently, and try to be...