Long-awaited plans for Granity Run Mall

The Horsham-based company BET Investments have finally unveiled their plans for Granite Run Mall. They are going to model it after their other mall, Hunt Valley Towne Center in Maryland. The new mall will have an outdoor courtyard with a walkable mall, green spaces and benches. The three anchor stores right now Sears, JC Penney and Boscov’s are staying due to long-term leases. The present stores have been notified that they have to leave by December 31st. The idea is that the new mall wants to cater to entertainment, restaurants and medium to higher end retailers. 

Residentail apartments are also part of the project. Avalon Bay is expected to develop the apartments which are expected to rent for $1,500-1,800 per month.

Media 5 Mile Race

On Friday June 20th, Media will holds it 35th annual 5 mile race. Unfortunately, the registration to run is closed due to full capacity of 1600. If you are not running, you can at least go and cheer the runners who have registered. They start on State St (downtown Media) and the  2.5 mile course loops twice through residential and business areas of Media. Their website is www.media5milerace.com

Strawberry Festival 

Rose Tree Elementary School in Media

Saturday May 31st

3-7 pm

Games, food and lots of strawberries!!!!!

5th Annual Italian American Heritage Festival

Rose Tree Park 

Sunday June 1st

11 am - 5 pm

Italian food, music, games and entertainment

Media's capital projects survey

Media Borough officials are asking residents for their input on the town’s first long-term capital projects. They are planning for projects that cost more than $5,000 and has a life expectancy of more than 5 years and would like residents to rank what projects they think are important. Among the projects are purchasing land for open space and parks, creating bike lanes,  building a new parking garage etc. A long-term capital project plan will allow the borough to set aside money or to apply for grants to finish the projects that are needed.

You can find the survey on www.mediaborough.com under Latest News (Media Borough Citizen Survey).

Mother’s Day Brunch

If you want to spoil your mom on this mother’s day why not take her to one of the best brunch places in Delaware County, Generations Restaurant in Media. They are located at 9 State Rd (by the 5-points). Readers of Delaware County Daily Times and members of Open Table have voted it to be the best brunch in Delaware County. They have a big buffet with fruits, fish, cheese, a roast beef carving station and much more. You can end your brunch with something from their very impressive dessert table, it is over 20 feet long!!!!!

Brunch is served from 10 am to 3 pm.

To all mothers, have a great Mother’s Day!

Dining Under the Stars in Media

It is time again for Dining Under the Stars in Media. It has become very popular for people from all over to come to this weekly event. 

The premiere is next Wednesday May 7th (and this is the 7th year) at 5 pm and it will run every Wednesday through September. State street will be closed from Jackson street to Orange street downtown and the restaurants are setting up their tables outside for dining and it is a great atmosphere. Many times you have to arrive early to get a table at one of the restaurants!!

It is a great evening will lots of people, live entertainment and the stores are open late so you can stroll, shop and dine. Hope to see you there!

You can read more on their Facebook page “7th Annual Dining Under the Stars”

Tyler Arboretum Plant Sale, May 2-3

Spring has sprung and now is the time to prepare your garden for the summer season and beyond. If you are not an expert and don’t have a green thumb, it can be a daunting task to pick out the best plants, trees and shrubs. The good news is at that Tyler Arboretum has their plant sale the first weekend of May. Plant experts will be there to help you pick out the perfect plants or shrubs for your garden. They will have trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals and herbs for sale.

Members preview is Friday May 2, open 11 am - 7 pm

General public Saturday May 3, open 9 am - 3 pm

Tyler Arboretum is a great place to visit. and has a lot to offer. Between 1681-1944, Tyler Arboretum was a working farm run by one family (the Tyler/Minshall/Painter family). Two brothers, Jacob and Minshall Painter was interested in natural history and started collecting plants. rocks and other specimen. In 1825, they started planting over 1,000 varieties of trees and shrubs. It has grown over time and today a non-profit organization running Tyler Arboretum. Their goal is “to preserve, develop and share their horticultural, historic and natural site resources” (www.tylerarboretum.org)

They have educational programs, events, exhibits, summer camps and 17 miles of hiking trails.

There are many activities for kids and families. 

• Totally Terrific Tree houses
• Crooked Goblin Shack
• Magical Path
• Kids’ Nature Play Area
• Vegetable Demonstration Garden
• Fragrant Garden
• Butterfly House
• Meadow Maze and more…

If you are member, admission is free for everyone else the admission ranges from $5-$9 (kids under 3, free).