Wellness
Goodness Surrounds Us
The Wonder of Gratitude is One of the Greatest Gifts of our Human Experience Article by Pastor Alina Gayeuski One of the things I love most about my thankful tradition is the familiarity of the liturgy. The same words that I spoke in worship as a child are still part of my weekly rituals now. And the final message, the words that are to carry me from one Sunday to the next, is one of thanksgiving. While gratitude is a central part of my life because of my faith, I also realize it is an...
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Supporting Our Community Through Local Philanthropy
Giving Thanks to Volunteers and Providers for The Less Fortunate Article by Stephanie Hwang As the leaves turn golden and the chill of autumn settles in, our thoughts naturally shift to the spirit of the season—gratitude, togetherness, and generosity. Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on our blessings and consider how we can share our good fortune with others. This year, more than ever, our community needs your support. Media, PA, is not just a place on the map. It is a compassionate and...
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Local Fun Care-Taking for Kids
Busy Lives and Our Children - Here's Some Things to Do Article by Stephanie Hwang 1. Media Youth Center Kids in 3-6 grade can play basketball, soccer, wiffleball, handball, and other games. These activities promote physical fitness, teamwork, and sportsmanship in a fun and supportive environment. mediayouthcenter.com 2. Ethel Mason Child Development Center Part of the Media Youth Center, Ethel Mason offers after-school care for kindergarten children. It has a safe and...
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America Recycles Day Is Here!
Create a healthier planet for ourselves and future generations Article by Stephanie Hwang | Photography by Karin Davidson America Recycles Day is celebrated every year on November 15. It’s a day dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of recycling, and it's an ideal time for Media residents and businesses to reflect on their recycling habits. Pennsylvania has a long history of recycling, beginning with our state's passing of Act 101 in 1988, which established the most extensive...
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Apple Cider and Bourbon
Fall is a great time for warm apple cider with a twist Article and Photography by Karin Davidson Warm apple cider is a perfect cocktail to warm you up and cuddle with a nice comfy drink. The publisher and I have a long time friend and her husband who own an apple orchard right in Media. Gaile and Ben at Indian Orchards Farm offer tours, education and organic apples and, of course, and apple cider (and other fruit in season.) Now five generations in, the family lovingly tends every tree, bush...
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Insight at Azie
A Lychee Fruit-Inspired Vodka Martini With a Bit of Sake and a Hint of Elderflowers Article and Photography by Karin Davidson Juan Howard at Azie on State created a signature drink that bartender Murph (Shannon Murphy) is terrific at making for patrons. One of the ingredients is a Lychee fruit - which you can see in the photo. Lychees have been cultivated for thousands of years in China. Lychee trees have now been grown in Florida for more than 100 years. You can also find them in Hawaii...
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Easy and Flavorful Fun Grilling
Even if You Don't Have a Green Egg Article by Scott Davidson | Photography by Ed Ryder Beer Can Chicken, thought to have originated in Louisiana in the 80’s, is a backyard barbeque favorite. And for good reason, slow cooking a whole chicken perched on a can of classic lager beer creates an uber moist chicken with perfectly crispy skin. PREPERATION Although brining is a great option, the steam from the beer itself delivers a tender, juicy, and flavorful whole chicken. I prefer a 3-4lb...
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Booths Corner Farmers' Market
It’s All In The Family Article and Photography by Lauren Avellino Turton You’re planning an exquisite dinner party and are hoping to wow your guests with one of the finest meals they’ve ever experienced, a meal created with carefully selected, prime ingredients fresh from the land and sea. It’s highly likely you’ll find everything on your shopping list at Booths Corner. For seven decades, Amish farmers and area merchants have gathered weekly to sell their all-natural, top-quality meats...
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Passion and Idealism for Brewing
It is a labor of love, difficult and labor-intensive, but worth it Article by Stephanie Hwang | Photography by Courtesy Deer Creek Malthouse If you’ve ever wandered through Media Farmer’s Market on a Sunday, you’ve likely come across Deer Creek Malthouse’s stand. Mark Brault, the visionary behind Deer Creek, began his journey a decade ago. What started as a homebrewing hobby evolved into creating economically viable ways to grow grain himself, then moving away from farming and instead bridging...
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The Classic Elegance of Automotive Racing
An Impressive Collection Honoring the Timeless Pursuit of Speed and Style Article by Stephanie Hwang | Photography by Michael Furman Imagine a world-class collection of meticulously preserved racing sports cars right in our neighborhood. Neurosurgeon Dr. Frederick Simeone did - with his passion for racing sports cars that were not merely pristine showpieces but authentic artifacts that told the story of their time on the racetrack. The Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum's collection...
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