Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Media, PA New Year's Eve Ball Drop with Philly Gumbo performing!

If you can't make it to Times Square in NYC, coming to Media for the New Year's Eve Ball Drop is just as much fun....maybe even better!  The free event will take place at State and Jackson St. and will feature live music by Philly Gumbo at 11:00pm.

Check it out.  It's a festive night with a host of restaurants and bars celebrating on State St. 

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Tuesday 12/28 Wine Tasting Notes @ La Belle Epoque Wine Bistro


Check out Tom D. at La Belle Epoque for some of the best wine tasting around.  I've not yet heard of one person who didn't like this event.  Yes, it's that good!

Bommarito Merlot Napa 2008

'This wine has an underlying aroma of toasty oak, incense and nutmeg. The flavors are of ripe cherry and plum with spicy cinnamon. The Syrah enhances the texture and adds layers of flavor to the mid-palate. It is a well-balanced, medium-bodied wine with an easy finish of smooth, rounded tannins and pleasing oak that is ready to drink now.

Christian Moueix Medoc 2005
"Soft and fruity, with tobacco, plum and berry character. Medium-bodied. Delicious."
*85 points Wine Spectator, March 31, 2008

"Beautiful red deep color. Red fruit bouquet. Powerful and well balanced body with long length."  50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot

St Francis Wild Oak Merlot Sonoma County 2005
"Shows good structure and focus, with plum and pencil lead aromas and sleek black currant, cedar and spicy dill flavors. Drink now through 2014."
*88 points, Wine Spectator, November 15, 2009

"It's dry and a bit rugged, but saved by lush flavors of black cherries, currants, mocha and spices, and a sweet coating of sandalwood. Decant for an hour to let it breathe."
*87 points, Wine Enthusiast, December 1, 2009
Check out their Facebook page for tonight's selections

Delaware County Council Passes 2011 Budget with NO Tax Increase

Delaware County Council doing a great job
 on holding the line on spending and taxes!

Per Media Town Talk:

Delaware County Council gave final approval to a 2011 budget of $316 million, holding the real estate tax millage rate at 5.185 mills for the second consecutive year.


In dollars and cents, that means the tax rate will be $5.18 for each $1,000 of assessed property value. A house assessed at $100,000 will continue to pay $518 in county taxes next year.

“This budget has been passed without a tax increase on the residents of Delaware County,” said Council Chair Jack Whelan, adding that “it was no small task.”
Read more at: Media Town Talk > News>County passes 2011 budget with no tax increase

Monday, December 27, 2010

Media Borough Highway Department Does Great Job Removing Snow!

#delcosnow
I'm not sure if it was early preparation, quick action or constant follow-up......or maybe a combination of all three, but the Media Boro. Highway Department did a really good job at clearing the roads for this morning's commuters and residents.

Great Job! And thanks, as always, for making Media passable and safe during this time of the snow season.

Media digs out of first snow storm of the year

Media, Pa: State St digging out of first significant snow of the year. #delcosnow






- Posted 12/27 7:37am

Sunday, December 26, 2010

Media Borough Issues SNOW EMERGENCY from 2pm 12/26 to 2pm 12/27

As of 6:02pm this evening, Media Borough has issued a SNOW EMERGENCY from 2 pm 12/26, to 2pm 12/27. If you live on a snow route, please remove your vehichle so the borough can plow your street. Please check local forecasts and visit www.mediaborough.com for more information.






Thursday, December 23, 2010

Will you be watching the New Year's Ball Drop in Media this Year?

Will you be watching the New Year's Ball Drop in Media this Year?  Media does a great job with New Year festivities on State St.  There was interest in moving the ball drop to another part of the town, but it will remain at 1 West State St.(aka Broduer's) for 2010/2011 

Media Borough passes 2011 Budget with no Tax Increase!

In trying economic times, especially in municipalities across the county who have had to raise taxes, kudos to Media Borough Council for holding the line and working within a budget that will NOT require a tax increase for the 2011 budget.

Per Media Town Talk:


Media Borough’s total $8 million 2011 budget was passed with no tax increase. The rate remains at three mills which is $375 for the average assessment of $125,000. The borough’s general fund budget is $7.1 million with three other smaller budgets including a Capital Fund of about $680,000.
Revenues are supported by property taxes of $1.1 million, but the greater amount of tax revenue is from Act 511 taxes which include a one percent Earned Income Tax (EIT), mercantile and business privilege taxes of about $3.4 million.

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Media's own "Lotus - Farm to Table" gets grilling on NBC10 news

Media's own 
Lotus - Farm to Table gets grilling on NBC10 news

View more news videos at: http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video.



Chef David Berg joins Bill and Karen in the kitchen to prepare porcini rubbed rib eye steak with grilled corn on the cob with parmigiano-reggiano cheese. To try more of David's delicious recipes Dine Under the Stars with Lotus Farm to Table.

1st Annual Media Santa Sprint!! This Thursday 12/23


Join us for the 1st Annual Media Santa Sprint!! This is for our group members 21 years and older...after Thrusday's (12/23) run we will take a running tour of the Media bars. Santa hats are a must!! (Deals has a great selection) Participation is $30 per person, which will cover the cost of drinks (1 drink per stop) and tips along the way. Our itinerary includes, but is not limited to, the following bars:


1. Jack's
2. Generations
3. John's
4. Sligo
5. Jocelyn's
6. Iron Hill
7. Quotations
8. Plumstead


Group run gets started at 6:15 and the rest will follow...


See ya on the run!!!
 
For more information visit Bryn Mawr Running Company

Media, PA 22nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Celebration - Sunday, January 16, 2011 · 4:00pm - 7:00pm

22nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Celebration


Time
Sunday, January 16, 2011 · 4:00pm - 7:00pm

LocationFirst United Methodist Church of Media
350 West State Street
Media, PA

Created By

More InfoCome out for Media's 22nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Birthday Celebration. Featured speaker will be Mr. Matthew Jenkins of Calvary Baptist Church who will discuss Dr. King's time as a minister at Calvary. Also performing will be Delaware County's Interfaith Choir

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Transition Town Media - Artwork Celebrating Healthy Food


Questions? Contact aleisa.myles@gmail.com

Transition Town Media - Potluck Dinner on Jan 25th - Co-sponsored with Selene Foods



You can find more information at: Transition Town Media website

Tuesday Tasting Notes December 21, 2010 Revised @ La Bella Epoque

 Tuesday Tasting Notes December 21, 2010 Revised

December 21, 2010 at 11:17am
Sella and Mosca La Cala Vermentino 2008     
"Color: Pale straw with tints of lemon-green. Aroma: Very intense with notes of citrus. Delightful, floral. Taste: Crisp and dry with youthful vitality and freshness."
"This Vermentino is delicious, citrus and lemon, white peach with a spring-water minerality, fresh and crystal clean. Very light and very easy. If you love Pinot Grigio, give this Vermentino a try."

Castello di Meleto Toscana Rainero 2004
"The estate's 2004 Rainero is equal parts Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon that spent 14 months in new French oak. Nothing in particular stands out here, this is just one of those rare wines of outstanding balance and harmony where everything is in the right place. Medium in body, the wine offers a core of dark fruit beautifully framed by finessed, ripe tannins and beautifully integrated oak. It is another outstanding effort from Castello di Meleto." 92 points, Wine Advocate, June 2008

Tedeschi Capitel san Rocco Valpolicella DOC Superiore Ripasso 2007 
"Tedeschi's opulent Capitel San Rocco ripasso boasts elements of red fruit, spice, coffee, cola and sandalwood. The wine is perfumed and intense and the mouthfeel is focused and sharp." 90 points Wine Enthusiast, October 1, 2009

"The 2007 Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso Capitel San Rocco is a dark, brooding wine loaded with jammy black fruit, minerals and sweet spices. The wine reveals plenty of depth and persistence in an authoritative, powerful style." 88 points Wine Advocate, October 2009

Monday, December 6, 2010

Media Republicans make contributions to local causes

It's great to see the local community get involved and help with local causes.  The Media Republicans have been quite active in this area lately with contributions to the Laurie Koons Harper Breast Cancer Benefit held at the community center on November 21st, and more recently with a donation to the Media Youth Center. 

More information can be found at their site: www.mediarepublicans.com