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.
Our new pastor Rev. Doug Forsberg and his wife Amy. Rev Doug Forsberg started at Media Presbyterian Church on June16th, 2025. Delighted to have them join us in our ministry. They are standing at the front main entrance of the church.
Media Presbyterian Church's sanctuary choir. Standing on the steps at the front of the sanctuary. Bottom row left to right - Martha Harriz, Choir Director - Lisa Van Heldorf, Organist - Emily Barth; Second Row from left to right - Susan Kassab, Dee Casner, Tenors and Bases - from left to right Eric MacDonald, Tom McCone, Dale Snead, Paul Tutton, David Kolva, Joseph Hare, John Dziel
From front, left to right are Jennifer Metzger (Media Recreation Coordinator), Chris Hellner, Mark Paikoff (Media Borough Council President), Vicki McMahon, Bob McMahon (Media Mayor), Wendy Allen and Kelly Sundell. Chris, Vicki, Wendy and Kelly are Recreation Board members.
Current photographs of the historic Gifford-Risley House, renovated to serve as a Bed & Breakfast by the owners, Zelko and Monika Rehoric. Multiple angles give a full picture of the classic gothic-style architecture, while the rooms inside have been renovated to reflect the time period in which the house was erected. Each bedroom is fitted with different Victorian stylings from Renaissance Revival, to Empire, to the Arts & Crafts movement, Queen Victoria, and more. Above the fireplace in the Study, you will find a portrait of Dr. Samuel Risley, whose once owned the home.
Three Potato Four is a gift shop that sells a curated selection of new and vintage goods. The storefront opened Fall of 2022 by Media residents and husband and wife team Stu Eli and Janet Morales.
