Media
-
P.I.T. Hosts 2 Virtual Events Tuesday: Domestic Abuse Webinar, Book Discussion
In recognition of Domestic Abuse Awareness Month in October, P.I.T. is hosting a free webinar presentation Tuesday, Oct. 26, from the Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County. The webinar will explore components of domestic violence, red flags (and green flags!), along with safety planning strategies for those experiencing unhealthy relationships. The webinar will take place…
-
Free Information Sessions on Nursing and Cannabis Programs at P.I.T.
The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology is hosting a virtual information session for Nursing this evening, Sept. 15, at 6 p.m. During the session, participants can gather program-specific details about the admission process, including how to transfer credits, what documents are required and when, pre-requisites, and more. In addition, there will be an opportunity to meet…
-
Learn About the Pennsylvania Institute of Technology at Sept. 18 Virtual Open House
The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology (P.I.T.) in Media will have a virtual Open House Saturday, Sept. 18, for people to discover all the educational and career advancement opportunities available at the school. The Open House runs 10 to 11 a.m. See for yourself why P.I.T. is ranked No.1 in Delco for its Clinical Medical Assistant…
-
Reconfigured Towne House in Media Now Offers a Dining Variety
At the new Towne House in Media you can have not one, but five dining experiences, writes Ed Williams for Main Line Today. D’Ignazio’s Towne House was an icon in Media for 65 years until it closed in 2015. The restaurant space was bought and reconfigured for five themed dining styles. “The whole place took…
-
Former Springfield School District Superintendent to Serve on P.I.T. Trustees
The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology (P.I.T.) in Media has named three new board members to its Board of Trustees in its ongoing mission to providing students the best education for career advancement and college transfer opportunities. The new P.I.T. trustees are Dr. James Capolupo, Richard M. Jacovini, and Mary Kathryn S. Burke. Dr. James Capolupo…
-
Learn About the Pennsylvania Institute of Technology at Aug. 26 Virtual Open House
The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology (P.I.T.) in Media will have a virtual Open House Thursday, Aug. 26 for people to discover all the educational and career advancement opportunities available at the school. The open house starts at 5 p.m. See for yourself why P.I.T. is ranked No.1 in Delco for its Clinical Medical Assistant Program,…
-
P.I.T. Hosts One Book, One Community Virtual Event Friday, Aug. 20
The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology is hosting a free family event, One Book, One Community, on Friday, Aug. 20, at 4 p.m. on Zoom. This year’s chosen book is When Stars Are Scattered by Victoria Jamieson and Omar Mohamed , with illustrations by Iman Geddy. This graphic novel reflects the hardships faced by immigrants. The…
-
P.I.T. Hosts Information Session on New Medical Sonography Program
The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology in Media is hosting an information session for the public this evening for a NEW Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program starting up in the fall. A free virtual information session takes place this evening, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 6 to 7 p.m. A diagnostic medical sonographer learns how to use and analyze…
-
Skulls Bring Media Native in Touch with Her True Calling
Sue Moerder, who grew up in Media, always knew she was destined to be an artist. Today, the former tattoo artist and advertising designer has fulfilled her destiny, creating skull art, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. She’s not sure where her first skull came from. “You work in Jersey and everybody hunts and…
-
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology (P.I.T.) Hosts Virtual Open Houses
The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology (P.I.T.) in Media is offering two opportunities in August for people to discover all the educational and career advancement opportunities available at the school. A virtual open house will take place Friday, Aug. 13, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and again, Thursday, Aug. 26, from 5 to 6 p.m.…
-
Idea TestLab at Brandywine Penn State Helps Prospective Entrepreneurs
Have a great idea for a business but aren’t sure how to get started? Try the Idea TestLab through the Brandywine LaunchBox, powered by Penn State, to answer your questions and develop your entrepreneurial ideas. The Idea TestLab is a seven-week business accelerator program at Penn State Brandywine for early-stage entrepreneurs who want to explore…
-
Henderson Foundation Commits $1M at Penn State Brandywine for Vets, Families
Penn State Brandywine received the largest foundation philanthropic gift ever in its history when The Wilbur C. and Betty Lea Henderson Foundation committed $1 million to its Wilbur C. and Betty Lea Henderson Foundation Scholarship. “This gift will be transformational in meeting the financial needs of our veteran students and their dependents,” said Marilyn J.…
-
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology Names H. Matthew Meyers as 11th President, CEO
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology continues to enhance its role as a smaller, personal alternative to community college in the Delaware County and Philadelphia Region. P.I.T. creates student success stories by providing the best education for career advancement and transfer opportunities. In keeping with that goal, this independent college in Media has named H. Matthew (Matt)…
-
Sears at Granite Run Expected to Close in August
The Sears department store at the Promenade at Granite Run has been a steady presence at the site since 1974. Now, it’s expected to close in August, reportedly on Aug. 22, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. “My understanding is that they’re going to close in August,” said Michael Markman, president of BET…
-
Too Much of a Good Thing? Media Borough Now ‘Facing the Problems of a Successful Town’
Media still feels like the small town it always was, a place where neighbors know neighbors, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. But now Media is at risk of losing that hometown feel. The culprit is unchecked development and suburban sprawl. Media’s losing green space and housing prices have soared, threatening the racially and economically diverse…
-
Study: Delco Home to Sixth-Best Place to Retire in America
There’s a Philadelphia suburb that has been recognized as one of the nation’s greatest places to retire. SmartAsset has ranked Media Borough as the sixth-best place to retire in the United States, reports CBS Philly. Media fell just after No. 5 Farmington, Mich., and before No. 7 Westlake Village, Calif. First on SmartAsset’s list is Cumming,…
-
Four Sisters from Delco Blazing Paths at La Salle University
Grace Mancini has had the unique opportunity at La Salle University to compete with her three younger sisters in track and cross-country, writes Joe Juliano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The four sisters are graduates of Cardinal O’Hara High School and hail from Media. Grace, 23, has a master’s degree in cyber security. Sister Eleanor, a 21-year-old…
-
Media-Based Web Design/SEO Company Boosts Local Businesses’ Online Traffic
Located in the middle of Media Borough is a small web design, development, and SEO firm called Media Proper. For two decades, the Media Proper team has been using customized, comprehensive approaches to search engine optimization (SEO) as a way to boost the organic traffic of their clients’ websites. SEO may be the most cost-effective…































































