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🌱 Patch AM: Nordstrom Rack Coming Soon To Media
You won't want to miss Yard Sale on the Media Patch calendar

Hey hey Media! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Nordstrom Rack brings big-brand bargains to Media this October
- What health inspectors just found at 320 Market Cafe in Media
- What's being alleged in the Delco emergency services director's trial?
Also on today's calendar: Yard Sale and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 76 and low of 62 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 80, low: 61.
- Friday: Very warm with sunny spells, with a high of 84 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Nordstrom Rack Coming Soon To Media (patch.com) — Shoppers in Media can look forward to a new Nordstrom Rack opening Oct. 29 at the Promenade at Granite Run, offering discounted fashion and apparel. Located at 1103 W Baltimore Pike, the store will be the only Nordstrom-branded location in Delaware County, giving local residents a closer option than King of Prussia or Center City.
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2. Delaware County restaurant inspections: 2 spots nicked for rodent droppings (delcotimes.com) — Delaware County inspectors recently cited 320 Market Cafe on State Street in Media for issues including an unclean meat slicer and ice machine, improper food temperatures, and rodent droppings on the kitchen floor. Other establishments across the county also received violations or clean reports, but all problems noted are typically corrected quickly, with follow-up visits when needed.
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3. Sexual harassment trial begins for former Delco emergency services director (audacy.com) — In Media, jurors have begun hearing testimony in the sexual harassment and assault trial of former Delaware County emergency services director Tim Boyce. Multiple former subordinates describe unwanted touching, comments, and images, while Boyce's attorneys call the case politically motivated. The Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office is prosecuting, and the outcome could influence county workplace culture and accountability.
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4. Brandywine unveils renovated Lion Shrine on campus (psu.edu) — Penn State Brandywine has renovated its iconic Lion Shrine in Media, adding an accessible cement path and platform so visitors with mobility challenges can reach it more easily. Led by student government president candidate Tejas Chigurupati and campus committees, the project updated the shrine's look while prioritizing ADA accessibility and inclusive campus traditions.
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5. GOARCH: Fr. Augustinos Psomas, Fr. Georgios Antoniou received new assignments (orthodoxtimes.com) — Saint George Greek Orthodox Church in Media will soon welcome a new priest, as Archbishop Elpidophoros assigns Fr. Georgios Antoniou to lead the parish. He comes from service in Atlantic City and Greece, while another priest heads to Washington, D.C.; church leaders are asking parishioners to greet both warmly and keep them in prayer.
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📸 Around Media
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Media
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★ Featured events ★
- Yard Sale →
314 Echo Valley Ln, Newtown Square
9:00 am - Family Fun Day at Newtown Square's Train and Trolley Museum →
Drexel Lodge Park, West Chester Pike, Newtown Square
10:00 am - Run For The Hills...& Trees! Newtown Square 5K to Support Local Open Space on 10/3 →
On Point Farm, 6114 Goshen Rd, Newtown Square
3:00 pm - Pick Your Perfect Kitten! →
The Black Cat Cafe, 42 Berkley Rd, Devon
4:00 pm
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- Shade Tree Commission →
Media Borough, PA Calendar, 301 N Jackson Street Second Floor, Media
5:30 pm - Walk Fit to Music (Thursday) →
Media Borough, PA Calendar, 301 N Jackson Street, Media
6:00 pm - Borough Council Workshop Meeting →
Media Borough, PA Calendar, 301 N Jackson Street, Second Floor Second Floor, Media
7:00 pm - John Bickel's Hammond Organ Trio ~ Funk Soul Blue Jazz →
Shere-E-Punjab Indian Restaurant, 208-210 West State St, Media
7:00 pm - Yoga (Friday) →
Media Borough, PA Calendar, 301 N Jackson Street, Media
9:00 am - Bums in the Attic →
Hedgerow Theatre, 64 Rose Valley Rd, Media
7:00 pm - Jovi's Journey Tribute Band →
Shere-E-Punjab Indian Restaurant, 208-210 West State St, Media
8:00 pm - Kids Music Day Craft & Sale →
Vinyl Revival, 19 N Lansdowne Ave, Lansdowne
1:00 pm
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 10
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Media PatchAM possible:
- Empirical Embrace Counseling — (215) 278-9320
- PhillyHired.com — (215) 975-5257
- Delco Guitar Studios — 6102059461
- Eclipse Exterior Cleaning — 8446009274
- Veterans Chapel CDC — (610) 931-7182
- Worthington Foundation Authority — (610) 280-7775
- Surrey: Changing the Way We Age — (610) 566-0505
- Call on Cara...Buying Vintage and Antiques. Items — (484) 356-3123
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💬 Chatter
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- POWERPOINT —Susan Evans Read on Patch
- Student Transportation, Inc. posted a job opening for Van Driver Springfield Schools in Springfield. Apply here.
- Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: Guest Advocate (Cashier), General Merchandise, Fulfillment, Food and Beverage, Front of Store Attendant (Cart Attendant), Style, Tech, Inbound (Stocking) (T1136) in Springfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Media here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
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