In March 1850, the Borough of Media was officially incorporated by a Special Act of Assembly. This collection is a portrait of the borough as it exists in 2025. To that end, we’re collecting photographs of every building in the borough.
Architecture is interesting, it's part of what makes Media such a distinctive place. Photos that show family members, business owners, organization staffs, volunteers and members, clergy and congregations are also included to provide a fuller portrait of Media in 2025.
The Brill-Cressler family consisting of Bea, Walt, & Josie Cressler and Claire Brill stand on their garden terrace at 300 North Providence Road, Media, PA. The neo-colonial house was built in 1935. The terrace, the separate art studio, and native plantings were added in 2022.
This is a photo of Christ Episcopal Church. A charter incorporating the Parish was obtained from the County Court in 1854. The cornerstone was laid in 1858, and the church was consecrated in 1860. The church has functioned as a house of worship continuously ever since. We celebrated our 170th anniversary in November of 2024 with a rededication of the church.
From left to right, Borough of Media Environmental Advisory Council members: Walt Cressler, Woody Kotch, Erica Burman, Maggie Killcoyne, David Director, Dana Marks, and Chris Bannan; Borough Council liaison to the EAC Lisa Gelman; Borough of Media Special Projects Coordinator Allie Garrett
Members of First Baptist Church of Media's AWANA children’s program that meets on Sunday evenings during the school year.
Reverend Bob Beverly and Jayne Beverly
Glimmer, a boutique by Lisa Zahn opened September 23 2025 - a dream come true and a reminder that anything is possible in our wonderful town.
The store is the first business turnover at 209 west state street since 1974. It was the former location of Mankind Headquarters which had relocated in 2025.
At Greatest Hits Records and Books you will find plastered poster walls, a green checkered floor, and bins of vinyl waiting to be flipped through and used books waiting to be read —it’s everything you love about a classic record and book shop. A record shop from the 1980s called Right Hemisphere used to be located on this same block.
Scenes from the 2025 Ice On State, Sponsored by the Media Business Authority
1. Ice sculptor Gabriella Santoro of Ice Sculpture Philly carves out DELCO
2. Philadelphia Eagles logo sculpture
3. Family ice portrait station
Recreation Board volunteers at Barrall Community Park pause their preparation work on the Media 2025 July 4th Celebration for a photo. From left to right are Vicki McMahon, Joe Metzger and Larry Johnson. Vicki and Larry are Recreation Board members.
Media 175th Anniversary Birthday Bash September 6, 2025 in the Media Community Center
1. Media Borough officials prepare to cut the 175th Anniversary cake, from left to right: Wendy Allen (Rec Board), Vicki McMahon (Rec Board), Mark Paikoff (Borough Council President), Joi Washington (Borough Council), Bob McMahon (Mayor), Trey Herman (Borough Council), Lisa Gelman (Borough Council, Rec Board), Kevin Boyer (Borough Council) and Brittany Forman (Borough Manager)
2. Residents enjoying the 175th Anniversary Cake
3. Media 175th Anniversary Proclamation
In the foreground, Jenn Metzger, Recreation Coordinator. Holding the flags, from left to right Wendy Allen, Vicki McMahon, Lisa Gelman, Chris Bannan, Larry Johnson, Chris Hellner, Kelly Sundell (President), Kevin Boyer (Borough Council Liason), Gina Tomkowich and Tina Mason.
Taken in the second floor meeting room at Media Borough.
