Nearby Neighborhoods: Rose Valley, Swarthmore, Wallingford, Glen Mills, Middletown, Newtown Square
Known for: Being “Everybody’s Home Town” and “America’s First Fair Trade Town”
Voted one of the coolest suburbs by Apartment Therapy, Media was formed in 1848 as a planned community, with a hub at the center. As the county seat of Delaware County, it has held onto its roots and original vision, offering residents an extremely walkable town and green spaces nearby. Delaware County Courthouse, Glen Providence Park, shops, restaurants, and even schools are an easy stroll away.
Media’s slogan is “Everybody’s Hometown,” but another catchphrase represents this suburb’s values. In 2006, resident Hal Taussig had the vision to embrace Fair Trade in local Media businesses, government buildings, and schools. Meeting the criteria outlined by the British Fairtrade Foundation, Media became “America’s First Fair Trade Town”. Certified products are used at local cafes, sold at many of the businesses around town, and are present in schools and buildings such as the sprawling county courthouse.
Although Media offers plenty to do, the nightlife of Philadelphia is just a trolley ride away. Hop on to 69th Street Transportation Center and then grab the Market-Frankford Line to take you to the Philly hotspots. Commuters may find the Media/Elwyn Septa line that brings you right to Suburban Station more comfortable. Cars can easily access I-95 via I-476 in minutes.
Keep up to date with community bulletins, meeting notes and activities with Media Borough of Pennsylvania website. You can subscribe to the Borough’s newsletter on the website too. Explore Media through PHG’s walking tour!
We toured the stars of the Main Line; Ardmore, Bryn Mawr and Wayne PA. Come along and visit some of our favorite places in the quaint downtowns of these charming suburbs.