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Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Outdoor Apparel Store Opens In Media (patch.com) — Media residents have a new option for outdoor gear with the opening of Media Mercantile on East State Street, in the former Homesewn location. The shop features a carefully selected range of apparel and equipment from brands like Topo Designs and Bison Coolers, aiming to make local adventures more comfortable and enjoyable.
2. Delco's Ex-Emergency Services Director Convicted Of Indecent Assault Against Employees (patch.com) — A Delaware County jury in Media has convicted former county Emergency Services director Timothy Boyce of indecent assault and harassment against two employees, with sentencing set for Dec. 18. The case, tried at the county courthouse in town, involved testimony about unwanted touching, kissing, and lewd comments, and followed his suspension and firing from the county in 2024.
3. Learning beyond the classroom: A business student's internship experience (psu.edu) — In Media, Penn State Brandywine business student Nicky Grantland is turning classroom analytics lessons into real-world skills through an internship with AI firm Agent23. He's building lead lists, analyzing data, and learning how an early-stage company finds customers and adapts, giving local students a model for landing meaningful hands-on experience from campus connections.
4. Pennsylvania State police reports: $8,000 Sheriffs scam, ICE scam (delcotimes.com) — Recent Pennsylvania State Police reports include an overdose at Wawa Station in Media, where troopers found someone passed out on a train. The broader log details local scams, DUIs, thefts, and fraud cases across nearby towns, offering Media-area residents a snapshot of current safety concerns and common schemes to watch for.
5. Train Operator Taneisha Moody hopes to inspire women in engineering (6abc.com) — A longtime SEPTA engineer who operates trains on the Wawa/Media Regional Rail line is sharing how mentorship helped her build a 22-year career and why she wants more women in engineering. Her story highlights the people moving Media-area commuters every day and encourages local young women to consider technical roles in regional transportation.
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