Residents proudly call Media "Everybody's hometown." This is much more than a slogan - it also describes a very real state of mind.

Visitors to Media frequently comment on the town's friendly atmosphere. Media is a place where it is customary to say "hello" as we pass each other on the sidewalk. It is a town where every visitor is welcome and where new residents are accepted as they plant their roots here.

Media is the last suburban town in America with a trolley running down the main street. Our brick sidewalks and tree-shaded streets encourage walking. Children can walk to any of three elementary schools in the Borough. The centrally located shopping district hosts a variety of stores, restaurants, and services, while the central location of the library, parks, houses of worship, and theatre place them all within walking distance for our residents.

We are proud of the active participation of our residents in the Borough's many events and welcome volunteers to help us with the tasks which, when done, make Media "Everybody's Hometown."


Announcements

  • VACANCY NOTICE
    The Borough of Media is seeking candidates to fill a vacant position on the following:
    - Historic Archives Commission
    Qualified candidates should send a letter of interest and resume to Jeffrey A. Smith, Borough Manager, Borough of Media, 301 N. Jackson Street, 2nd floor, Media, PA 19063.

  • SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION UNDERWAY!
    Summer Camp will be held from June 23, 2008 through August 1, 2008 from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

  • STRATEGIC FINANCE COMMITTEE
    Media Borough Council is seeking volunteers to serve on the Strategic Finance Committee. Meetings are held on second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the large conference room on the second floor of the Media Municipal Government Center. The committee discusses all revenue sources as well as capital expenditures, etc.

    Please contact Jeffrey A. Smith, Media Borough Manager, at 610-566-5210, ext. 242, or jasmith@dca.net if you are interested in participating.

  • NEW YARD WASTE COLLECTION PROGRAM
    Effective April 1, 2008, Media Borough will comply with the newly enforced Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) year waste requirements for mandated municipalities (recycling) and those receiving DEP performance grants.

    The Borough will institute a monthly curbside collection program (January through September) consisting of yard debris, trimmings and leaves. No grass trimmings will be accepted. Sticks/branches will be accepted provided they are no wider than four (4) inches in diameter and no longer than four (4) feet. This collection will take place on the first Wednesday of the month.

    Curbside collection items must be placed in recycled bags, which will be available at Media Borough Hall between the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

    Residents may also drop off yard waste (shrubs, tree trimmings and similar vegetative materials, excluding grass trimmings) at the county's compost farm on the third Wednesday of each month (January through September). Delaware County's Compost Farm is located on the grounds of the Chester Transfer Station at 2300 Concord & Incinerator Roads, Chester. Hours will be from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Proof of residency will be required.

    Please contact the Borough Office at 610-566-5210 for more information

  • Media Borough to receive the Governor's Award for Environmental Excellence
    Media Borough Council has been awarded the Governor's Award for Environmental Excellence for the year 2006. A ceremony recognizing this achievement will be held May 3, 2007 from 3pm to 4pm at the Media Theatre at Monroe and State Streets. Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Kathleen McGinty will be on hand to present the award.

    The Borough of Media is being honored for their Solar Energy for Media Initiative that has installed 5 kilowatts on each of four buildings in the borough: Media Elementary School, Media Upper Providence Library, Media Theatre and the Media Fire House. The initiative was conceived by Councilman Pete Alyanakian who has lead Media's Environmental Advisory Committee since its inception in 2004. This is the fourth award the initiative has won including two Penn Future Awards as Cleanest Borough in PA, and the Southeastern PA Associations of Environmental Advisory Committees Environmental Recognition Award. These installations will bring the total amount of kilowatts produced in the borough to 25kW. The project is the beginning of a clean energy micro grid in Media that will provide electricity for vital civic function during a state of emergency. There is a 5kW system on the Media Armory that was the first building in Media to receive solar panels as well as the first Energy Harvest Grant for solar panel installation.

    The five solar PV systems will produce approximately 25,000 kilowatt-hours each year. Solar generated energy is one of the cleanest energies. It uses the light of the sun to make electricity. The advantages are a reduction in green house gases that will reduce global warming. The next advantage to solar power is a reduction in the importation of foreign oil. This project has a strong educational component, as there will be educational displays at each site. This installation added to the Borough's inventory of PV making the Borough of Media the leading municipality in producing clean energy in Pennsylvania.

    Media will develop solar RECs (renewable electricity credits) that will add to the portfolio of renewable energy produced in Pennsylvania. While the total amount of solar is small compared to use, the small amounts of solar electricity will offset demands on the grid. This process will gradually add up over time, and all utility ratepayers will benefit. This is because solar produces the most electricity on summer days, especially summer afternoons, when air conditioners are in full use and people arrive home, turning on TVs and computers. Solar energy creates load reduction for the major energy grid and reduces market price for the borough and other stakeholders. By taking the edge off demand from the grid, utilities will not need to fire up backup generation plants as often. The effect will be less costly summer electricity for all. By investing in small customer sited photovoltaic generation, the Commonwealth has helped reduce needed investment in new natural gas and nuclear power plants. The question is where do we want to be in the next 20 to 30 years, as oil production declines? Media Borough is showcasing solar energy and legitimize the use of this vital and proven technology. By reducing our peak energy demand, the Borough will lessen its energy bill throughout the year.

    The Borough of Media is planning continued development of a new electric grid based on distributed solar generation, and through these projects, demonstrate the viability of solar power in urban settings.
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  • LITTER TASK FORCE
    The Borough of Media is seeking volunteers to serve on a newly-formed Litter Task Force in order to address concerns regarding litter throughout the Borough. Please contact Borough Council Vice-President Brian Hall at brian.chr.hall@gmail.com if you are interested in participating.

  • CHANGES TO PARKING POLICIES WITHIN THE BOROUGH OF MEDIA - Please click here to view.

  • CLEAN ENERGY COMMUNITY - Media Borough commits to becoming a Clean Energy Community by 2010. Click here for more information.

  • HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE (HHW) - Please do not place household hazardous waste (hhw) with your regular trash collection. It is important to dispose of household hazardous waste properly. Please see the Press Release for more information.

  • MEDIA BOROUGH BECOMES THE “FIRST FAIR TRADE TOWN IN THE US”! - See a recent article on Media Borough becoming the First Fair Trade Town.