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Putting a Stop in Media to Pennsylvania’s Most Dangerous Animal
In Pennsylvania, this animal is more dangerous than mountain lions, bears and bobcats, and Natural Lands in Media thinks it can control it locally. The gentle white-tailed deer was responsible for 4,857 car crashes and 21 fatalities in the state in 2023 and contributes to the spread of Lyme Disease. But it’s also ravishing our…
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Delco Horror Haven Invasion Coming to Media Sept. 28 and 29
Delco Horror Haven Invasion, a two-day festival, is coming to Media Borough Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 28 and 29, that will feature a short film program, writes Stephen Silver for Broad Street Review. The festival, part of Delco Arts Week, is hosted by the nonprofit Delco Horror Haven. It will feature 30 vendors, raffles, a…
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The Power of Local Storytelling: Why Philadelphia’s Leading Brands Are Investing in Sponsored Content Platforms
Philadelphia’s marketing landscape has undergone a significant transformation over the last several years, leaving brands scrambling to command market share in an increasingly digital world. Traditional advertising methods alone are no longer enough to resonate with a company’s target audience. As a result, Philly business owners across virtually every sector are reducing (and even eliminating)…
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Building Trust Through Content: Strategies for Philadelphia-Based Brands
Navigating the tides of consumer behavior and digital trends can seem daunting, but with the right strategies, Philadelphia-based brands can not only stay afloat but also sail confidently towards success. Despite the challenges, the opportunities are vast, and with a strong approach, local businesses can thrive in this dynamic landscape. Trust is the cornerstone of…
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Money Magazine Names This Delaware County Town Among 50 Best Places to Live in US
Media Borough and Lancaster are two locations in Pennsylvania that are among the 50 best places to live in the U.S. for 2024, according to Money Magazine. Media was praised for being a walkable Philadelphia suburb with plenty of parks, restaurants and good schools, according to the Tribune News Service, as reported in the Daily…
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Newtown Native Alex Cooper Inks Multimillion-Dollar Deal with SiriusXM
Newtown native Alex Cooper, the dynamic host of the popular “Call Her Daddy” podcast, has signed a groundbreaking multiyear deal with SiriusXM, reportedly valued between $100 million and $125 million, writes Todd Spangler for Variety. This exclusive partnership, set to begin in 2025, will see SiriusXM replacing Spotify as the primary distributor and advertiser…
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Wall Street Journal: Bucks County Native Alex Cooper Expands Media Empire with ‘Call Her Daddy’
Newtown native Alex Cooper has made significant strides in the media industry since her rise to fame with the popular podcast “Call Her Daddy,” writes Sarah Ashley O’Brien for The Wall Street Journal. In 2021, Cooper inked a groundbreaking three-year, $60 million deal with Spotify. As this agreement nears its end, Cooper is setting…
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Quick MONTCO Today 3-Question Survey
As a hyperlocal news journal that always strives to give you more of the kinds of stories you want to read, your feedback is critical. That’s why we’re launching a reader survey designed to better understand the content that resonates with you the most. Whether you’re passionate about hard-hitting news, uplifting human interest stories, or…
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Bristol-Raised Mike Missanelli Eyes Return to 97.5 The Fanatic Amid Station’s Talent Overhaul
Bristol’s Mike Missanelli could be returning to Philadelphia sports talk radio station 97.5 The Fanatic, which is currently in the process of reshuffling its on-air talent, writes Michael Potter for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Starting this week, the Beasley Media Group station has paired Andrew Salciunas and morning show host John Kincade and reassigned Kincade’s…
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Owners Create Forever Ranch Home in Media, Then Life Took a Turn
They put their hearts and craftsmanship into their forever home, a customized contemporary in Media, but now work is taking them in a different direction and this ranch is up for sale, writes Sandy Smith for Philadelphia Magazine. The stylish “cabin in the woods” is actually in a wooded subdivision on Oak Valley Road in…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Joe Watson, Former Philadelphia Flyers Defenseman
Joe Watson, the former defenseman for the Philadelphia Flyers who lives in Media with his wife Jamie, spoke to MONTCO Today about his childhood in British Columbia as the oldest of six brothers. He discussed his love of sports, from watching his first baseball game with his cousin in Michigan to getting recruited for the…
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A Delco Town had a Role in Making Scrapple Available. You Can Thank Us Later.
Scrapple is often thought of as a Pennsylvania Dutch product, but it actually first became commercially available in Media, from Habbersett Pork Products, in 1863, writes Ashley Adams for The Keystone. It’s still the same product with some minor tweaks sold in stores today. The Pennsylvania delicacy dates back to pre-Roman Europe. It was originally…
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Former Owner Talks About Her Haunted House in Media
After The Wall Street Journal story “Selling a Haunted House?” was released, readers responded with haunted tales of their own, writes Kerry Barger for The Wall Street Journal. One story talked about a haunted house in Media. Linda Rooney wrote they had bought a house dating back to the 1700s that had an addition added…
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Here’s an Update on a New European Café Coming to Media
Cafesphere, a European-style cafe with a roof deck, is opening at 25 E. State Street in Media this October, writes Emmag Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The 1,500-square-foot café will seat 60 people and cover two stories. It’s the creation of entrepreneur and Delaware County resident Magdalena Pasciak. She and her husband, Pawel, began outfitting…
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European-Style Café Offering Locally Roasted Coffee and Rooftop Views Coming to Media
Cafesphere, a European-style cafe with a roof deck, is opening at 25 E. State Street in Media this October, writes Emmag Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The 1,500-square-foot café will seat 60 people and cover two stories. It’s the creation of entrepreneur and Delaware County resident Magdalena Pasciak. She and her husband, Pawel, began outfitting…
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A Bryn Mawr Native, Host of Popular Podcast, Shares Her Journey to Recovery
Andrea Ashley, a Bryn Mawr native and host of a popular podcast called “Adult Child” knows firsthand how unresolved childhood trauma can impact your life even as an adult, writes Julia Shipley for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Ashley, 34, is the daughter of an alcoholic and the granddaughter and great granddaughter of alcoholics. She started experimenting…
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Bryce Harper Gives Some Advice to Media Little League
The Media Little League team was on the team bus, dejected and sullen after their Little League World Series loss to Rhode Island, when they were told someone wanted to meet them. Bryce Harper. The same evening the Media team was playing against Rhode Island, the Philadelphia Phillies, and Washington Nationals were playing the Little…
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The Man Leading the Titan Submersible Search Went to School in Jenkintown
Rear Admiral John Mauger of the U.S. Coast Guard has captured the nation’s attention as he leads the search for the Titan submersible, writes Justin Strawser for The Daily Item. Who is this man put in charge of such a daunting task? As Commander, First Coast Guard District, he oversees all Coast Guard missions across…
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