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.
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.
