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Borough in Pennsylvania, US
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Media is the county seat of Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
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This Armory houses the collection of rifles known as the Cooper Rifles. It was also used to house Company M, 111th Infantry, and Pennsylvania National Guard.
The first house built in town. It was home to Thomas V. Cooper who was state legislature and president of the Pennsylvania State Senate.
Completed in 1851 with one courtroom. "Generally regarded as the handsomest courthouses in the Eastern United States". Renowned public figure, William Jennings Bryan, once orated from the steps of this courthouse.
Built in 1854 by Isaac Haldeman, was one of the first grocery stores in Media. It sold groceries and dried goods. Later, the First National Bank of Media took over the building, making it into their personal office.
Founded in 1867, "to promote for the people of Delaware Country, the study and diffusion of general knowledge". It stands as a museum for natural and area history.
The site of one of the first farms built in 1850. It was later purchased by Isaac Chalfont who hosted a stagecoach service to Chester. In 1918, it was turned into a post office and in 1969 the site became municipal offices.
With 4 shows a year, the theatre succeeds in entertaining not only the locals but tourists who want to enjoy a "night on the town" without spending their life savings.
Walk around Media, listen to some music and see some art.
State Street is closed off on Wednesday evenings from May through September and all participating restaurants bring out tables and chairs to enjoy an evening of dinning under the stars. Street musicians perform up and down the street and many of the local shops are open as well.
Yearly event held on a Saturday in mid June in which State Street is closed off for the evening and blues musicians perform both outside and in the restaurants and bars.
Music festival held on State Street in April of each year featuring a variety of American roots music from rock & roll to folk.
Take-out pizza shop.
Eat in, Asian inspired restaurant with outdoor seating and open bar.
Upscale and casual menu, with an outdoor patio for dining and open bar.
A diner known for serving a hearty breakfast and comfort foods. A Media "tradition".
Serves old-fashioned bagels.
Operating since 2001, Fellini's is the place to go to enjoy fine-dining Italian cuisine.
Eat-in restaurant that uses locally grown crops from neighborhood farms. Known for their gourmet grilled panninis, salads, and house-made soups.
Chinese cuisine - take-out and eat-in.
Small French restaurant with quality cuisine.
This bar is located on the 2nd floor of the building. There is a deck out back that in the warmer months has a projector screen showing the local sports games. Cover bands or DJs most weekend nights.
Standard Irish pub feel, serves both food and drinks. Stop in for Trivia during the week, music most weekends, and Irish sessions on Sunday afternoons.
By public transit
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By plane
Media is located 10.1 miles from the Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). From the airport, you can take bus routes 110, 109, and 37 to get into Media.
By trolley
The Route 101 trolley runs through the heart of Media on State St to Upper Darby.00 using SEPTA Key Travel Wallet. Media is the last suburban town with a trolley running down the main street.
By car
Parking is available on most side streets and there are several parking garages located near the State. St Business District
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