Arts + Culture

Trailblazers of Entrepreneurship: Celebrating Incredible Women-Owned Businesses

Media City Lifestyle Applauds Some of Media's Loved Businesses Article by Karin Davidson Brittany Forman Brittany Forman is Media’s Borough Manager.  She loves living, working, and raising a family in Everybody’s Hometown.  “My favorite thing about Media is that it has everything I need in one convenient location – access to great restaurants, local retail, fantastic schools, public transportation, and more.  I can walk to anything I need in 15 minutes.”  Her background is in community...

April 2024

Food + Beverage

Stress-Free Entertaining

Hosting a Party Doesn’t Need To Be Exhausting. Let Someone Else Do the Work! Article by Cheyenne Forbes | Photography by Jayne Toohey and Coutesy Renee Renee Patrone enjoys hospitality and helping people celebrate life in the way that is most authentic to them.  “I always said that I wanted to be a wedding and event planner,” says Renee. Even her friends and counselor from high school knew of the big dreams that Renee always had.  After a 10-years of event coordination and planning...

April 2024

Food + Beverage

Cinco De Mayo!

May 5th and Margaritas All Around! Or Anytime! Article and Photography by Karin Davidson Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of Mexico’s victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.  Reportedly margaritas have been around since the 1930's.  According to cocktail historian David Wondrich, the margarita is related to the brandy daisy remade with tequila ( margarita  is Spanish for "daisy.") They are often associated with Mexico so we bring you a great margarita from Media's La...

April 2024

Health + Wellness

Mastering the Bow

Olympic Archery Lessons from Olympians Themselves for Aspiring Champions Article by Cheyenne Forbes | Photography by Evan Mader What makes an Olympian?  It's not just athleticism. A sharp and focused mind is an important tool, especially in the world of archery. As Coach Cindy Gilbert-Bevilacqua from Middletown Archery puts it, “It’s a lot of mind control, blocking the rest of the world out of you.” Cindy picked up archery at only 5 years of age and began competing when she was 10. She was...

April 2024

Life + Culture

Delco Gives Day

Discover Over 200 Local Nonprofits That Need Our Support Article by DELCO Gives Delaware County is gearing up for a big event this spring - the inaugural Delco Gives Day on May 8-9, hosted by The Foundation for Delaware County. The Foundation was founded seven years ago to encourage and promote philanthropy in our county. They have been helping donors connect to the causes they care about through donor-advised funds, scholarships, and endowments for nonprofits. Their goal is to help connect...

April 2024

Life + Culture

Empowering Literacy for Over 120 Years

Media's Library Was Founded by the Women's Club in 1901 Article by Karin Davidson | Photography by Coutesy of Media Historic Archives Commission In 1894, The Woman’s Club of Media started as a literary society with 13 women. The women felt they had a moral duty and responsibility to transform public policy through outreach in the community.  The chapter quickly outgrew meeting at the home of the first President, Rebecca L. Smith, growing to 175 members. The women sponsored classes in...

April 2024

Style + Beauty

Profit with Sneakers?! Absolutely!

Buy, Sell, Trade and Connect at Reup Sneakers! Article by Julian Russo | Photography by Karin Davidson Sneakers are one of the great ways to express an individual's style and fashion. Everyone is different when it comes to their preferred style, so here at Reup Sneakers, we do our best to provide a huge variety of sneakers and clothing.   When customers come to our store, some might be looking for the latest and greatest, and some trying to track down a pair of shoes that they remember having...

March 2024

Home + Design

Beauty Inspired Investing

Art Can Be a Great Investment Choice Article by Cheyenne Forbes | Photography by Karin Davidson Art investment is a great way to diversify your portfolio and a reliable way to invest. According to Deloitte’s 2023 Art & Finance Report, there were great upward trends regarding art’s role and importance in wealth management between December 2011 and November 2023.  According to that same report, 78% of wealth managers in 2015 believed art and collectibles should be part of an overall wealth...

March 2024

Finance + Legal Services

Working Your Network

Time Spent Networking Builds Trust, Helps Others, Increases Business, and Widens Profit Opportunities Article by Cheyenne Forbes | Photography by Karin Davidson and Hoi Michael Cheung Say you’re having lunch when someone behind you yells over the phone, “I can't believe this guy didn't show up again! That's it, go get me a new sign company!” Most people would think, “Well, that was loud... and rude.” Not John Durso, CEO of Brilliant Business Strategies. It’s an opportunity, “I know a guy who...

March 2024

Food + Beverage

Toasted Marshmallow Espresso Martini

What's Better Than an Espresso Martini? Adding Chocolate Dipped Marshallows! Article and Photography by Karin Davidson Ordering an Espresso Martini instantly exudes an air of sophistication. It’s also the perfect after-work drink. It’s a reward, dispels the stress of the day, helps you unwind, and is still a pick-me-up.  The usual three espresso beans floating on top are said to represent health, wealth and happiness. The Espresso Martini was introduced by cocktail-creating king, British...

March 2024