Media, PA - The Year in Review 2015

2015 The Year in Review

When I compiled the top Media stories of 2015, I didn't realize how much changes in one year.  I first thought I'd do a top five, but that didn't really cover some of the other important things that happened in Media.

We've had openings and closures, movies, awards, new beginnings and virtually everything else that makes up a small town during a year.  However, one aspect of Media that grew and became stronger, was the community spirit that has enabled Media to flourish as one of the most desirable towns in America.  You may not find that on any publication, nor a search on the internet, but I can tell you with the many interactions I've had with the community, that people love this town.

As for the biggest story, there's no doubt that that falls under the closing of the iconic DiGnazio's Towne House.   A close second would be the announcement of the last call at the Plumstead Inn, which may have had a bigger affect on me due to the many memories I have of the place.

Just how big were those stories? Well, from an analytics standpoint from both Facebook and this site, those stories had a total reach to 176,083 readers, with 29,661(likes, comments, shares, etc) people engaged in just one week!

Top 3 Stories in 2015

Towne House Closes - Biggest Story of 2015
http://allthingsmediapa.blogspot.com/2015/09/sources-reporting-uncertainty-of-future.html

Plumstead to Close - Second Biggest Story of 2015
http://allthingsmediapa.blogspot.com/2015/10/plumstead-sold.html

Promenade at Granite Run - Could have been the biggest story, but was bumped out.
http://allthingsmediapa.blogspot.com/2015/09/promenade-at-granite-run.html

Big Stories in their own right

Turkey Drive breaks record - Quite proud of this one
http://allthingsmediapa.blogspot.com/2015/11/the-great-media-turkey-challenge-brings.html

Media Participates in Tech Week - Not the biggest, but in my opinion one of the more important ones.
http://allthingsmediapa.blogspot.com/2015/04/media-to-host-suburban-innovation-day.html

Pope Comes to Philly - A historical event, but not what Media was expecting
http://allthingsmediapa.blogspot.com/2015/09/important-update-from-media-and-upper.html

West End Flats Announced for Media - Is this a big gamble for Media?
http://allthingsmediapa.blogspot.com/2015/09/sketches-of-west-end-flats.html

Jefferson Square comes to Media - One word: Expensive
http://allthingsmediapa.blogspot.com/2015/04/meet-builder-of-jefferson-square.html

Slow Learners Movie Filmed in Media is Released - The movie is a bit slow, but you'll love all the scenes from Media.
http://allthingsmediapa.blogspot.com/2015/08/slow-learners-filmed-in-media-showing.html

Rails to Trails on Chester Creek - Never thought I'd see the day.  Thanks!!!!
http://allthingsmediapa.blogspot.com/2015/01/2014-was-big-year-for-chester-creek.html

Rebuilding of the Media/UP Library - I hope the use of this is what has been projected
http://allthingsmediapa.blogspot.com/2015/08/a-special-thanks-to-state-senator-tom.html

Houtman Park Gets and Upgrade - It looks good and I hope people will use it.
http://allthingsmediapa.blogspot.com/2015/03/check-out-new-renovations-at-houtman.html

The Great Media Art Heist - When do you get to report on an art heist?
http://allthingsmediapa.blogspot.com/2015/07/the-great-media-art-heist.html

Andy and the (Original) Old State Tavern Retire - Hadn't been in years, but I went to Andy's retirement event
http://allthingsmediapa.blogspot.com/2015/07/an-end-of-era-for-old-state-tavern-good.html

Media Youth U13 Side defeats Doylestown to capture second Rugby Pennsylvania state title in three years! - This team and sport deserve more exposure

http://allthingsmediapa.blogspot.com/2015/05/media-youth-u13-side-defeats-doylestown.html

Media's Biggest Storm of 2015 - It's important to be prepared and informed
http://allthingsmediapa.blogspot.com/2015/06/blog-post.html

Rose Tree Media School
This school district continues to be outstanding!

Penncrest Envirothon with States and takes 2nd Place in the Nationals
http://allthingsmediapa.blogspot.com/2015/05/the-penncrest-envirothon-team-did-it.html
http://allthingsmediapa.blogspot.com/2015/08/penncrest-envirothon-takes-2nd-place-in.html

Penncrest HI-Q wins National Championship
http://allthingsmediapa.blogspot.com/2015/04/penncrest-wins-national-hi-q.html

Penncrest Wins Media Bowl
http://allthingsmediapa.blogspot.com/2015/09/media-in-two-minutes.html

Penncrest Gets a New Turf Field - Didn't think the old field was too bad, but I'm old
http://allthingsmediapa.blogspot.com/2015/06/penncrest-making-big-strides-on-new.html

Penncrest Lacrosse - Back to Back Central League Champs
http://allthingsmediapa.blogspot.com/2015/05/penncrest-boys-lacrosse-back-to-back.html

Delco Gets it's own Lager
http://allthingsmediapa.blogspot.com/2015/07/delcos-very-own-lager-is-launching-soon.html

Media on the Move

Bryn Mawr Running
http://allthingsmediapa.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2015-11-20T07:12:00-05:00&max-results=15&start=45&by-date=false
http://allthingsmediapa.blogspot.com/2015/11/grand-opening-today-of-bryn-mawr.html

320 Cafe Moves to the other end of State St.
http://allthingsmediapa.blogspot.com/2015/02/320-market-cafe-grand-re-opening-today.html

RedBud moving to new location
http://allthingsmediapa.blogspot.com/2015/11/media-in-two-minutes_8.html

New to Media in 2015

Sterling Pig Brewery Opens in Media
http://allthingsmediapa.blogspot.com/2015/04/the-much-anticipated-sterling-pig.html

Bittersweet Restaurant
http://allthingsmediapa.blogspot.com/2015/03/bittersweet-restaurant-to-open-saturday.html

Pit Stop Pizza comes to Media
http://allthingsmediapa.blogspot.com/2015/11/pit-stop-pizza-and-steaks-coming-to.html

DiFabio's Opens at former Rose Tree Inm
http://allthingsmediapa.blogspot.com/2015/09/difabios-9th-street-market-to-open-in.html

Simon Says Comes To Jackson St.
http://allthingsmediapa.blogspot.com/2015/06/simon-says-coming-to-media.html

Boogaloo Vape Shop comes to 107 S. Monroe St.
http://allthingsmediapa.blogspot.com/2015/09/media-in-two-minutes.html

Painting with a Twist
http://allthingsmediapa.blogspot.com/2015/08/painting-with-twist-coming-this.html

Media Closures:

Maggie Hooks Closes
http://allthingsmediapa.blogspot.com/2015/04/maggie-hooks-and-drawing-room-in-upper.html


Granite Run Mall Closes Doors for Good
http://allthingsmediapa.blogspot.com/2015/06/granite-run-mall-to-close-doors-for.html


Sinfully Delicious Closes
http://allthingsmediapa.blogspot.com/2015/01/sinfully-delicious-bakery-closes-their.html

Front Street Fountain Closes:
http://allthingsmediapa.blogspot.com/2015/04/sad-day-in-media-to-learn-of-closing-of.html


Sporting Gentleman moves to Glen Mills
http://allthingsmediapa.blogspot.com/2015/06/the-sporting-gentleman-closes-shop-on.html


The Village Art Shop Closes
http://allthingsmediapa.blogspot.com/2015/07/retail-store-to-close-on-state-street.html