Media is home to this iconic dish | Inquirer Greater Media
Plus, we peek inside an area 19th-century farmhouse.
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Media is home to one of the most iconic dishes in the region, according to our food reporters. Here’s what makes the cut. Also this week, we investigate the Springfield High School alum accused of defrauding investors in his local startup, a Media restaurant was damaged in a fire, plus we peek inside a 19th-century farmhouse.
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Last week, The Inquirer dropped its list of the 76 most iconic dishes in the region, and there are several local ties.
Ranking at No. 61 is Santucci’s upside-down pizza, a pie so distinctive reporter Michael Klein said it helps give the region its own pizza identity. You can snag your own slice of the square pie with its sauce on the top at the outpost on East Baltimore Avenue in Media.
It’s followed at No. 60 by the junior hot fudge sundae at Franklin Fountain. While not in the area, the Old City Philadelphia staple is owned by Media natives and brothers Ryan and Eric Berley, according to reporter Beatrice Forman. Don’t miss the sundae served with a single scoop of ice cream topped with whipped cream, hot fudge, and a cherry.
And clocking in at No. 11 is none other than a Wawa shorti. Sure, you can find it at any Wawa, but given the company is rooted here, we’ll claim this one, too.
Check out the full list here. But be warned: You’ll be hungry after you finish reading it.
💡 Community News
A Springfield High School alum who founded a West Chester tech startup is facing accusations of fraud, including misspending funds on Philadelphia sports stadium advertising deals and pocketing millions to pay for an extravagant lifestyle. Inquirer reporter Max Marin delves into how LifeBrand went from a $137 million valuation to being sold for pennies on the dollar.
PennDot released a draft of its Planning and Environmental Linkages study for its Routes 352 and 1 improvements project in Middletown Township. The goal of the project is to reduce congestion at the cloverleaf intersection and improve safety in the area. Community members can provide feedback and comments on the plans through July 17.
A 19th-century farmhouse-style Springfield home is The Inquirer’s “House of the Week.” The five-bedroom home is a seven-minute drive to Media and is on the market for $475,000. Take a peek inside.
A black bear was spotted in Media last week, marking the latest such sighting in the region. (6abc)
A movie paying homage to Delaware County is being released on DVD next week. Delco: The Movie premiered at the Media Theatre last January. The independent film follows three teens circa 2004 spending a day living “the Delco way.”
🍽️ On our Plate
Peking Media Restaurant has been closed since Friday after a fire broke out in the 6 W. State St. eatery’s kitchen. It’s unclear what started the fire or when the restaurant will reopen. (Daily Times)
🎳 Things to Do
🎶 Rose Tree Summer Concert Festival: The upcoming lineup features performances from the Fabulous Greaseband tonight, Philly Gumbo tomorrow, the Rose Tree Pops on Saturday, and the Jersey Beach Boys on Sunday. ⏰ Thursday, June 18-Wednesday, June 24, 7:30 p.m. 💵 Free 📍 Rose Tree Park, Media
🎵 Amped Up Outdoor Concert: Hear local ukulele orchestra Swukestra perform. ⏰ Thursday, June 18, 6-8 p.m. 💵 Free 📍 Swarthmore amphitheater
🗓️ Juneteenth Celebration: Now in its fifth year, the county’s annual event will feature food trucks, vendors, performances, and student artwork. ⏰ Friday, June 19, 4-7 p.m. 💵 Free 📍 Rose Tree Park, Media
🍔 Food Truck Frenzy: About two dozen food trucks will be at Linvilla Orchards over the course of two days, dishing up everything from burgers and barbecue to waffles and water ice. ⏰ Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21, 11 a.m-5 p.m. 💵 Pay as you go 📍 Linvilla Orchards, Media
🪶 Meet a Bird of Prey: Kids ages 6 and up can get up close to a hawk at this educational Audubon Society event. ⏰ Tuesday, June 23, 3-3:45 p.m. 💵 Free 📍 Swarthmore Public Library
🏡 On the Market
Situated on private lane in Rose Valley, this nearly one-acre property has a decidedly unique feature: a four-story bridge barn that dates back to 1872. The giant space, which could be converted into many uses, includes original stalls on the ground level, in addition to 2,700 square feet of storage space and a two-bedroom apartment. A new home was built on the property in 2003, in part of another barn’s ruins. It has three bedrooms, a three-season room, and a deck built within part of the original stone that looks out on the grounds.
See more photos of the property here.
Price: $1,279,900 | Size: 2,824 SF | Acreage: 0.99
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