Local Services

Your Guide to Giving Back

The New Year is about family and giving, whether it’s time, love, gratitude, or donations. Article by Stephanie Hwang As you gather with loved ones these holidays, we, at Media City Lifestyle encourage you to think about how you can give back to the community that gives so much to all of us. Your generosity can help ensure that Media remains a place of warmth, support, and opportunity for everyone. CARELINK COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES CareLink Community Support Services offers a range of...

Arts + Culture

Trailblazing Delco

Delaware County’s new information hub reveals an ambitious, accessible network linking parks, neighborhoods, and regional greenways. Article by Stephanie Hwang Delaware County has officially launched its new Primary Trail Network (PTN) Information Hub in October 2025. PTN is a dynamic online resource designed to help residents, planners, and local leaders understand and explore the County’s fast-growing multi-use trail system. The hub represents years of planning and community engagement. It...

Food + Beverage

Jaco Juice and Taco for Wellness

Owner Jimmy Krass reinvents success through healthy food and community. Article by Jim Krass | Photography by Karin Davidson Jaco Juice and Taco opened in Media in 2015. It first opened in West Chester in 2013 as a "juice bar" with a large open window facing the street in front to provide that "indoor/outdoor" feel. The concept was developed by my former partner, anchored around healthy food and drink with a SoCal vibe, something really not present on the East Coast. After retiring in 2018...

Life + Culture

Upper Providence Preserve Opens

A generous land donation and township teamwork established a new sanctuary of trails and protected habitat. Article by Stephanie Hwang | Photography by Scott Davidson On a crisp, golden fall day on November 8, 2025, more than a hundred residents and local community leaders gathered for the ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of Upper Providence Preserve. It is the township’s newest expanse of protected green space. The preserve, an eight-acre sanctuary of wood-chip walking trails...

Health + Wellness

Kickstart Your New Year

Find your perfect January workout with diverse local classes for the mind and body. Article by Stephanie Hwang Media's lively local fitness community makes it easier than ever to get started, and January is the perfect time to recommit to your wellness goals. Media Recreation exercises classes are available to the township residents. Pilates builds core strength and increases mobility. Yoga classes focus on sessions suited for both beginners and advanced yogis. Zumba Gold is a fun and gentle...

Education

Protect Your Pets: Health Tips From Providence Animal Center

Expert wellness guidance from Providence Animal Center to keep local pets thriving year-round. Article by Krystina Rivera, Providence Animal Center Routine Checkups Routine veterinary exams play a vital role in keeping pets healthy throughout their lives. During annual visits, your veterinarian can update vaccinations, run screening tests such as heartworm and fecal checks, and monitor for early signs of illness. Detecting problems at the beginning, before they become advanced, often leads to...

Life + Culture

Cherishing Our Loved Pets

Capturing the warmth pets bring to families throughout our town Article by Karin Davidson | Photography by Ed Ryder Our Pets Are Family Unconditional love is only an idea until you talk about pets. Pets are part of our family and support us unconditionally. The American Psychiatric Association’s (APA) is clear -  those who said their pets positively impact their mental health cited several key benefits, including: Help reduce stress and anxiety (69%). Provide unconditional love and...

Fitness

Reset Your Body and Mind

A New Year Body Reset Through Heat, Cold, and Pure Relaxation Article by Carrie and Peter Ratz | Photography by Courtesy of SWTHZ Infrared sauna and cold plunge are biohacking modalities that yield numerous benefits, such as better sleep, less stress, faster muscle recovery, and longevity. SweatHouz, Media’s newest high-end wellness destination, is the place to balance your health year-round through these cutting-edge therapies. Within each of their ten private luxury suites, SweatHouz...

Arts + Culture

Hannah Rosenberg Unveils Newest Book

"Same: Poems" - Intuitive insights and wisdom for all stages of life Article by Courtesy Rebecca Lang, St. Martin's Publishing Group We got nothing done and the weekend was perfect By Monday morning, we’ve barely made a dent in our weekend tasks... Each weekend, we make a list and check off boxes until the human instinct to enjoy kicks in - we relax.  At the end, we’re full and happy and left with a long list, a lingering lie that maybe we should have delayed living until work was done. ...

Arts + Culture

The Eagle Has Landed In Media!

How the Legendary NFL Mobile Helmet Found Its Final Home in Media Article by Stephanie Hwang | Photography by Courtesy of the Keyes Family Long before it became a fan-favorite fixture, the Philadelphia Eagles helmet cart was just a quirky sideline vehicle, until one Media family turned it into a piece of NFL history. It started in 1981, when Dean Keyes, then a recent founder of Keyes Towing, volunteered to transport the original helmet cart to Super Bowl XV in New Orleans for free. That...