Media in Two Minutes

Thanks for reading this week.  I'm going to try to keep today's post on the sort side.  It's early, but I'm still getting a late start to writing this.

I want to thank the lady I met on Thursday evening at the Towne House while I was leaving an event.  She took the time to tell me how much she enjoys this blog and likes what it is all about.  No matter how busy, I always make time to talk to people and appreciate the kind words. Thank You!

OK, Let's GO!

Super Sunday and Media's 100 year Old Trolley
If you haven't seen the pictures of the retro decorated trolley rolling around town, you will. It'll be parked in front of the Media Theatre today for display.  It'll also keep the decorative graphics on for the next year to celebrated its birthday.  People are really impressed at how well the trolley looks.  Here's more information on today's event for the trolley.

Penncrest Football Fundraiser
When I played football at Penncrest, we had to go out each and every year and sell cheese products from Wisconsin to raise money for our team.  I didn't like it and wasn't good at door-to-door sales.  Where I lived, it seemed like it took half the day just to get to 5 houses in the neighborhood. 

These days, we have a fundraisers!  Please consider helping out the Penncrest Football team by contributing to their upcoming event.

Penncrest Football

BEEF & BEER FUNDRAISER

Saturday April 20, 2013

8PM– 12 Midnight    Tickets: $35.00

Middletown Fire House

425 South New Middletown Rd

Media, PA 19063

Food ~ Beef ~ Music (DJ) Basket Raffles

FOR TICKETS CONTACT: Ruthmoat@hotmail.com,

Penncrestfootball.org or Call: 610-566-6382

All Proceeds Benefit Penncrest Football

Granite Run Mall Update:
As is typical with the announcement of the sale of a large complex like GRM, there is at least one company checking out the goods.  I'm sure there are a few others browsing too, but I don't expect any movement on this for awhile.  Technically, this is a Real Estate Owned sale which by definition means its been taking back by the lender (bank/s).  Depending who you ask, this property is appraised at about $50 million, but will go for less than that.

From what I understand, day-to-day operations are still being handled by Madison Marquette who took over approximately two years ago. I visited the mall this weekend and despite the recently landscaped grounds, the situation inside is dire with almost half the stores vacant and boarded up with advertising. 

Don't think for a minute that local and state officials aren't watching what happens with this property.  In fact, I'm sure they'll play a part in determining what eventually goes here. 

Third Street Bridge

He says one thing and is found doing the opposite

As with many in the community, this town has lost faith in Media Borough Council and it's ability to effectively lead.  Councilman Kent Davidson is quick to point fingers and place blame on everyone but himself regarding the Third Street Bridge matter.  He's been on council for 14 months with a full majority and has done nothing but take this project backwards.  Davidson was also found to be supplying a website and services to a group who used it to launch marketing campaigns that supported their own private interests which included a greenway.  Millions of dollars on the line for this bridge and as a councilman he was  assisting a group through a company he owns who specifically organized and eventually held this project up.  He never admitted the services until he was caught.
 
Where's the accountability to this community and taxpayers by party co-chairs Debbie Krull and Bob Dimond for this type of poor leadership they've elected? It's no wonder why neighbors in this town have organized a group called Media First to run in this May's primary. 

Here's all you really need to know: 18 years and the bridge is back in court with no clear direction. Period.