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| Gravy's on! |
A special thanks to everyone who helped out with this year's turkey drive for the Media food bank. Through your generous donations we were able to deliver 37 turkeys yesterday, among the cheers from those waiting in line to get into the food bank. With 57 delivered by the Nativity Youth Group and those who were dropping off turkeys individually, I think we may have collectively reached 100 turkeys. That's just awesome, everyone! Happy Thanksgiving!
You most likely don't know what CASA is or what they do. For many years I didn't either until I was invited to their annual gala and found that they are not only located in Media, but are doing some of the most important work for our communities. CASA is the Court Appointed Special Advocates who look out for the best interests of abused and neglected children who are involved in the family courts. It's serious stuff, and this group deserves all the credit in the world. If you have time, think about becoming a volunteer for this AMAZING effort. |
| This is about to get BIG! |
We've been talking about this for weeks, but last Thursday a breakthrough was made on the SEPTA funding that was included in the PA Transportation Bill that will be signed by Governor Tom Corbett on Monday. I spoke to Tom Killion on Saturday who told me there were quite a few terse discussion leading up to the passage, but it eventually got done. I'd like to thank Tom for all that he did for his district, including Media; that allowed for public transportation to keep moving. As illustrated by his comments on the house floor, it would have been a disaster to have had potentially thousands of more cars on the roads due to the threatened closure of the Media/Elwyn Line. |
| BIG Night in Media, PA |
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| Media Food Bank Turkey Collection |
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| RIP Bruce Squire |
This story is a bit outside of the Media proper area, but a great example of the economic investment that was recently announced on the entertainment complex being brought to Chester. One person instrumental in that vision was a local guy and Penncrest Alumni, David Raynor who was the chairman of the committee. A special thanks to Senator Pileggi and the many others who continue to make this happen.
Last night was Media's Jazz Festival held on State Street. This is mostly an out-of-towner's event as most locals seem to avoid it, which you can include me in that group. It's not because it's a bad event, I just don't think people are into this scene that much. Don't get me wrong, I've been to jazz events in the South of France that are great, but it lacks a bit here in Media. Some venues complain that participants who come to watch the music only order water which doesn't bode well for them.
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| Projected range of how far the average person can walk in 20 minutes. |
I always found the first snowfall of the year to be special, especially here in Media, PA. Though it won't be significant, or last very long; a very light and wet snow if falling across the borough this morning. 
Dear Reader,
Before we get into Media in Two Minutes, and there seems to be a lot going on this week; I wanted to take some time to talk about an effort I'm currently working on with the Media Food Bank. Two weeks ago I was at an event where I was told that the people who rely on the food bank had asked if there was anyway they could receive turkey's this year for Thanksgiving. The food bank has not been able to provide them in years.
I spoke to Paul at the food bank yesterday and we are trying to buy 100 frozen turkey's for these families. If anyone would like to contribute time, commercial freezer space or a donation; please let me know. I'll be talking to a lot of people and businesses over the week. I'll provide a specific post about this later today, but please consider helping out. Even a $5 check helps!
Checks payable to:
First United Methodist Churchmemo - Media Food Bank
mailed to 128 E Sixth St. Media, PA 19063
Thanks
Tedman
With a new chef comes a new menu and Sligo now has both. How good could an award winning chef be? Check it out yourselves, you wont' be disappointed. With the social season coming up, Sligo's has a GREAT room upstairs that caters to all kinds of events. 
There are very few things you can rely on in this world and that list unfortunately continues to dwindle. As long as I can remember the Stag Room at the Towne House ALWAYS had complimentary cheese and crackers at the bar. I didn't always eat them, but did find it to be a nice touch among the many this iconic restaurant has. However, this week I learned that there are no more trays of cheese and crackers and haven't been for some time. Rest assured you can still have peanuts (shells on floor) and popcorn. 
If anyone in Media can beat the weekly breakfast specials that Fast and Fancy has, the floor is yours! With a daily $3.95 and $4.95 breakfast menu, you can't go wrong. I'm talking omelets and pancakes/french toast........the works. They have good deals on the weekends too. Make sure you save me a seat, there was a line out the door last Sunday! |
| 112 luxury town homes coming to the outskirts of Media - Rose Tree Reserve on Baltimore Pike |
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| Gov. Corbett at Media Towne House Restaurant |
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| Doesn't this look Great? |
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| Governor, Tom Corbett at the Media Towne House. |
The Media Area Sports Hall Of Fame celebrated its 50th Anniversary Celebration last night to a sold out room at the Towne House. President Phil Damiani put together a wonderful tribute to 50 great years capped off by a video that chronicled the history of Media Youth Sports Programs and Media and Penncrest High Schools. Steve Mescanti put this video together and it is a wonderful piece of work that took everyone on a trip down memory lane. The traditional spirited debates were alive and well at every table about whose team was better, whose time was faster and who lost more hair. See everyone at the 51st! |
| I'll need some help on these L to R (Andy "Ooters" Walters, ?, Steve Hefferan, Brad Allen, ?, ?) |
Media,
I want to thank everyone who came out and supported me yesterday, however, I was unsuccessful in my bid for Mayor of Media. The last few months were not only a great experience, but enabled me to interact with the community that's a unique experience you only get from doing something like this. Despite the outcome it was and continues to be very rewarding involvement.
Congratulations to the democratic candidates who did work hard on their door-to-door efforts and getting the vote out. I sincerely wish them well on their endeavors to make Media the best place it can be.
Sincerely,
Tedman O'Hara
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| Body found in park 2011 |
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| I'll Take Media's Safety Seriously |
The Rose Tree Media School Board plays a big role for our communities and is a contributing factor for why families choose to move and stay here. As a kid, it certainly was for my family who weighed that decision and trusted that the schools here in Rose Tree Media would be of the highest quality. And now as a taxpayer, just as important. Recently Philly Magazine illustrated just how important a great school district is in an article they did in 2011 about Upper Providence being one of the best places to live in the region - RTMSD had a lot to do with that!
Dear Reader and Voter,
I want to thank Dave Daniel from Upper Providence for the commentary post he submitted on Tuesday. It's refreshing to see a candidate outline the issues and tackle them head-on. In Media we've been fed statements such as, "Roll up our sleeves" and "Thinking outside the box," which doesn't mean anything. But I'm sure what I outline below will.
- Third Street Bridge Continues to cost us hundreds of thousands of dollars each year. It's worse off now than 2 years ago when it had a real chance to be solved. Mayor McMahon refuses to address it.
- Economic Investment in Media It's a flat-out embarrassment that we have a company willing to invest millions into the borough, yet they have been intentionally strung along because we don't have the accountability or leadership on borough council. Wawa has presented 14 times in 18 months and council president, Brian Hall acts as though he's hearing it all for the first time. He even pushed off the decision till after the election so not to draw attention to themselves when they deny it. Other businesses have taken notice of Media's anti-business climate.
- Media's Hotel - For seven years this was left to fend for itself. Media borough provided updates that this was shovel ready just a year ago, when in fact it still sits there to this day. How could a council have gotten this project so wrong? The owners have lost interest.
- Olive Street Parking Garage - This structure is in such bad shape that it becomes a natural waterfall with rainwater running through the seams. I've been writing for the need to repair this for two years. Now that the borough has to hire a structural engineer, you have to wonder how neglected this garage is. Media can't afford to lose 250 parking spots in downtown!
- 15 years for 8 Traffic Lights? Mayor McMahon speaks of how important the "Future" is, but his track record shows it took him 15 YEARS to have the traffic signals along Baltimore Ave and Providence Road synchronized. The same project in Springfield was done in two years! This ineptness also cost taxpayers another $200,000 due to delays.
- Septa's Funding for the Media/Elwyn Line If candidates are so eager to be on borough council, then why haven't they done anything to show their worth? I'm the ONLY candidate that's actively researched, investigated, written and met with legislatures over this issue. Who's fighting for your best interests?
- Small Businesses When our small businesses do well, the town as a whole becomes a better place for everyone. I understand that, but also realize the challenges of new town centers being built up the street in Middletown. Does Bob McMahon? He's not taken any opportunity to speak on the matter.
Folks, on Tuesday November 5th we can make a real change in this town. A change that will show results, not overused business metaphors that apparently candidates find acceptable to deceive the residents with.
Tedman O'Hara
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| Media's Great Wall |
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| wall covering at Republic Bank |
Ok, I know after writing about the need to correct the signage at this intersection, there are now signs that indicate cross traffic does not stop. However, you really have to look to see these signs which doesn't do much good if you're not expecting them to be there. Here's a better example being used by other towns.
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| Elvis Presley Knows Media, PA |
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| Problems at N. Orange St. |
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| I asked. The tall guys doesn't play basketball, he plays hockey! |
