🌱 Patch AM: How neighbors solved a century-old postcard mystery on South Avenue

Coffee in hand, Media? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How neighbors solved a century-old postcard mystery on South Avenue
• See inside the $4M Delaware County estate built for serious entertaining

Also on today's calendar: Evaluation Wednesdays On The Main Line | Alderfer Auction Grand Opening in Wayne Oct. 7th and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: A touch of afternoon rain, with a high of 64 and low of 55 degrees.
• Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 71, low: 46.
• Tuesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 64 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Keith Lockhart's History Mystery for Oct. 4, 2026 (delcotimes.com) — Local history sleuths have pinpointed last week's "History Mystery" postcard to the 300 block of South Avenue in Media, near West Jefferson and West Franklin streets. Residents and former neighbors shared detailed memories, addresses, and archive references that match surviving homes. This week, historian Keith Lockhart turns to Scott Avenue in Glenolden and again asks readers to help identify the exact block.
   

• A Delaware County estate with a par-three golf hole and an entertaining space is on the market for $4M (inquirer.com) — A luxury estate in nearby Glen Mills, featuring a pool, multi-sport court, and even a private par-three golf hole, has hit the market for $4 million. While the home isn't in Media, it's part of the same Delaware County community, and the Inquirer's Greater Media newsletter highlights it as one of the standout suburban properties shaping local living.
   

📸 Around Media

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Media

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday October 7
• Evaluation Wednesdays On The Main Line | Alderfer Auction Grand Opening in Wayne Oct. 7th →
  303 W Lancaster Ave, Wayne
  10:00 am
Saturday October 24
• Pennsylvania Chocolate and Coffee Festival →
  The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center & Fairgrounds, 100 Station Ave, Oaks
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Monday October 5
• Yoga (Monday) →
  Parlor (Mansion) Room, 301 N Jackson Street, Media
  5:00 pm
• Historical Architectural Review Board (HARB) →
  Large Conference Room, 301 N Jackson Street, Media
  7:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Pilates (Tuesday) →
  Community Center, 301 N Jackson Street, Media
  7:00 pm
• Recreation Board →
  Large Conference Room, 301 N Jackson Street, Media
  7:00 pm
• Planning Commission →
  Joan Hagan Council Chambers, 301 N Jackson Street, Media
  7:30 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Yoga (Wednesday) →
  Event Location, Media
  9:30 am
Saturday October 10
• Kids Music Day Craft & Sale →
  Vinyl Revival, 19 N Lansdowne Ave, Lansdowne
  1:00 pm
Sunday October 18
• An Afternoon of Beautiful Music presented by NSPC's Community Concert Series →
  Newtown Square Presbyterian Church, 3600 Goshen Rd, Newtown Square
  4:00 pm
Friday October 23
• Merchants of Swarthmore Night Market →
  Park Ave., Park Ave
  5:00 pm
Saturday October 24
• Fall 2026 Book Sale: Media-Upper Providence Free Library →
  1 E Front St, Media
  9:30 am

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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Media PatchAM possible:

• Delco Guitar Studios — 6102059461
• Surrey: Changing the Way We Age — (610) 566-0505
• Eclipse Exterior Cleaning — 8446009274
• Worthington Foundation Authority — (610) 280-7775
• Empirical Embrace Counseling — (215) 278-9320
• Call on Cara...Buying Vintage and Antiques. Items — (484) 356-3123
• Veterans Chapel CDC — (610) 931-7182
• PhillyHired.com — (215) 975-5257

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

• Business Liquidation and Asset Recovery | Alderfer Auction
  Retiring? Inventory Reduction? ... (More info)

💬 Chatter

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• Panera posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Media. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Media here.

🗞 Nearby News

Springfield

• How did Pennsylvania's top-ranked football teams fare on Friday, Oct. 2 (pennlive.com)

Swarthmore

• Philly area mom hosting event to raise awareness for rare disease (audacy.com)
• Men's Tennis Continues Fall Schedule at Saint Joseph's Invitational (pennathletics.com)
• Jump Start Your Career with the SAP STAR Program! (swarthmore.edu)

Marple

• Local students visit courthouse for 'Know Your Judges' event (delcotimes.com)

Ok Media! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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