Media, PA March 2026

20 Years of Making a House a Home

Just a few months ago, my wife Karin and I celebrated a milestone: 20 years of calling Media home. It’s the longest we’ve ever lived in one place, and it’s not something I take lightly. Like many homeowners over the years, we’ve put our hearts into this house—renovating our kitchen, updating two bathrooms, and adding a sunroom that’s become our favorite space of all.

That’s why our March Home & Design issue is always especially meaningful to us.

Over the years, we’ve had the good fortune of working with incredibly talented professionals in the trades, the people who take pride in their craft and stand behind their work. When you see home and design partners featured in City Lifestyle, you can be confident they are truly best-in-class. These are not “chuckin-a-truck” operations, as my contractor friends like to say, but trusted professionals I would, and do, recommend to my own friends and family.

In fact, that standard applies to every partner in our magazine. We believe who we invite to advertise is just as important, if not more important, than the stories we tell. It’s a responsibility we take seriously, and one I consider almost a sacred oath to you, our readers.

This month’s issue is a showcase of quality design, craftsmanship, products, and inspiration, created to help you make your house a home, just as Karin and I have done over the past 20 years.

We’re often told that readers keep this magazine well beyond the month printed on the cover, displayed on coffee tables, shared with friends, or saved as a trusted resource. That’s a compliment we never take for granted.

As you turn these pages, we hope you feel inspired and connected to the people, businesses, and neighbors who make our community special, and most of all, to your home.

Thank you for welcoming City Lifestyle into your home. We’re proud to serve this community and grateful to be a resource you value.

March 2026

PUBLISHER

Scott Davidson | scott.davidson@citylifestyle.com

EDITOR

Karin Davidson | karin.davidson@citylifestyle.com

EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

Stephanie Hwang stephanie.hwang@citylifestyle.com

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Ryan Holsten, Dane Czaplicki

Corporate Team

CEO Steven Schowengerdt

President Matthew Perry

COO David Stetler

CRO Jamie Pentz

CoS Janeane Thompson

AD DESIGNER Josh Govero

LAYOUT DESIGNER Kelsey Ragain

QUALITY CONTROL SPECIALIST Megan Cagle

SCOTT DAVIDSON, PUBLISHER @MEDIACITYLIFESTYLE

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“If you are looking for trustworthy, efficient and professional contractors, The Tradesmen is it! Working in real estate we are constantly referring clients for various repairs, upgrades and improvements – Chris and his team are our go-to guys! Their reliability and top notch customer ser vice sets them apart from anyone else we have used or recommended. Make them your first call the next time you’re in need of contracting ser vices.”

Kaylin Kriznuski,

Media PA

Christopher D. Chelo, Sr Managing Member/President

city scene

WHERE NEIGHBORS CAN SEE AND BE SEEN

1: Supporters gather at the Media borough for MAC’s Annual Soup-a-Palooza 2: (L-R) Media Rotarian Janice Miller-Lion, Swartmore Rotary President Jane Billings, Rotary President Mina Yi-Merizalde, Rotarian Mikael Nordstrom, and Paul Billings. 3: (L-R) Blake Darlin and MAC board member Brian Kors enjoy a moment 4: (L-R) Volunteers Chris, Michelle, Guest, Nancy, and Jennifer 5: (L-R) MAC Executive Director Liz McClearn and Jessica Graae 6: (L-R) Media locals Bea, Claire, and another MAC supporter 7: MAC Artististic Director, Jeff Thomas and volunteer Barb Stroud enjoy warm soup and fellowship

business monthly

DCCC First Community PA College to Offer Certificate Programs in AI

Delaware County Community College is the first community college in Pennsylvania to offer low-cost AI certificate programs, with an associate degree in development. The AI Foundations Certificate introduces students to AI concepts, applications, and ethics in fields like healthcare, finance, and security. Building on this, the AI Specialist Certificate teaches programming and machine learning skills for real-world problem-solving. Courses are taught by experts, preparing students of diverse backgrounds to enter or upskill in AI careers. dccc.edu

The Rotary Club of Media - Not your father's Rotary!

Over the last year, the club has welcomed the following members: Carol Angelo, Daniel Carbery, Anton Dell'Orefice, Joseph Fuhr, Nancy Hesford, Shelly Jain, Robert Stern, LeeAnn Sullivan, Bill Venella, and Jim Wurster. We look forward to working with these new members on our local service projects and events!

Taquero Brings Authentic Mexican Flavors to Media

Taquero, a family-owned Mexican restaurant, opened December 1, 2025, at 111 Veterans Square in Media. Inspired by roots in Toluca, Mexico, the restaurant serves traditional dishes made from family recipes and authentic flavors. Chef Antonio Garcia brings decades of experience to his first solo venture, having worked at Fellini’s Cafe for 10 years and served as head chef at Ariano for 15 years. Taquero also offers a BYOB margarita experience with house mixers. taqueromx.com

ARTICLE BY DISABATINO DESIGN BUILD | PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF DISABATINO DESIGN BUILD

WANT TO UPDATE YOUR HOME?

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFOREHAND

Enhance the enjoyment of where you live by improving the comfort and functionality of your living areas. A home renovation project can help increase the investment in your home while making the space work best for your family.

“We put together the following tips to help your home remodeling process run as smoothly as possible,” says Chris DiSabatino, President of DiSabatino Inc.

ESTABLISH A TIMELINE

If you have a specific target date, such as a high school graduation party or in-laws moving in, make sure there is enough time for the project to be completed. Build in delays for any surprises, such as permit approvals or material selection, to ensure you have a cushion to finish the project in time.

CLEAR OUT YOUR PROPERTY

You don’t need to move anything bulky or heavy, but putting away unnecessary clutter such as children’s toys, bikes or unnecessary items will help the installation crew get started quicker. If you

know there are some things in your home that you won’t use after the project is completed, now is the time to sell or donate them.

EVALUATE ANY SAFETY ISSUES

Children and pets are less likely to realize the dangers of home renovations. For instance, if an existing deck is being torn down, there may be a large drop off from your sliding door. Install gates, make sure doors are deadbolted, and place safety cones to keep visitors, young children and furry companions safe from construction areas.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT FIRM

Do your research before deciding on a landscaping company. Make sure you view their portfolio of projects. An experienced team of designers, project managers, and installers will give you the best return on your investment with a stunning new space your whole family will enjoy.

“These tips will help move your next remodeling or renovation project along, so you can begin enjoying your new home as soon as possible,” says Chris.

on Wheels TREASURE HUNTING

How The Dust Shuttle's nationwide search for unusual antiques brings one-of-a-kind pieces home to Delco buyers.

ARTICLE BY STEPHANIE HWANG | PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF THE DUST SHUTTLE

The Dust Shuttle brings stories with its antiques when it rolls into town. Founded by Media local Bryce Detweiler, this mobile antique store travels the country gathering unusual, storied, and delightfully odd pieces that spark curiosity. Bryce’s approach to sourcing and selling stands apart because, at its core, it’s fueled by a devotion to treasure hunting and a deep respect for the objects people choose to live with.

Bryce says that after collecting for most of his life, what excites him now are pieces he’s never seen before. He explains that it’s fun to find a valuable or well-known item in an unlikely location, but “there’s no thrill quite like discovering an item you never knew existed.” Some of his favorites have been oneoff prototypes from furniture expos or studio-made projects by hobbyist woodworkers; items created once, then forgotten by almost everyone except the person who made them. Pieces like these, he notes, “feel alive in a way mass-produced items can’t.”

But for buyers, Bryce says the hunt should begin with practicality. He emphasizes imagining how a piece will actually function in your space. “You might find a designer chair, but does it mesh with your space? Will it actually look nice with your décor?” More often than not, he says, it’s the surrounding objects that determine whether a piece truly works.

Through The Dust Shuttle’s road-tripcurated auctions, hosted on Modern Day Bids, Bryce tries to pass along that thrill of discovery. Every lot begins at just one dollar, and bidders can filter, favorite, track, and follow pieces through an intuitive online system. Anyone can bid as long as they’re registered, and each item has its own closing time to keep things fair, with dynamic bidding to prevent last-minute sniping. It’s an experience intentionally designed to be simple, transparent, and fun.

Bryce believes that the pieces that last the longest in someone’s home are the ones that carry meaningful personal history. He says that while plenty of items pass through his own house, the ones that stay are pieces made by friends, paintings gifted by late family members, menus from unforgettable meals framed as décor. “If a piece represents part of your history,” he says, “it will always have a place in your style.”

As for what’s currently “in,” Bryce sees a noticeable shift among younger collectors. Cottagecore aesthetics, needlepoints, traditional furniture, and simpler, less-flashy aesthetics, are rising. “Young people care less about who designed a piece and what it’s worth than about how it fits into their lifestyle.” The emphasis is shifting from status to sentiment, from pedigree to comfort.

That comfort matters more than ever, Bryce says, because Americans now spend more time at home than they did just a decade ago. He encourages people to consider the life they want to lead and how their objects support or detract from it. In his view, the home shapes us and contribute to our greater overall mindset.

For locals, The Dust Shuttle’s Media headquarters at 103 W. Franklin Street offers pickup appointments, in-person previews, rolling consignments, and a direct connection to auctions unfolding from coast to coast. Whether you’re furnishing an entire home or searching for a single unforgettable object, the world of vintage is suddenly closer and more personal than ever. thedustshuttle.com

THE DUST SHUTTLE

The Dust Shuttle is a mobile antique store collecting vintage furniture and décor from across the country, then offering them through road-trip-curated auctions on Modern Day Bids. Buyers can preview items in person, place $1-start bids online, arrange shipping anywhere, or pick up locally in Media. Consignments are accepted year-round. Founder Bryan Detweiler and copilot Chad Forman make a fantastic team.

KEEP THE HEARTH BURNING BRIGHT WITH A COZY FIRE

Thoughtful fireplace upgrades combine timeless ambiance with modern efficiency and dependable performance year-round comfort benefits.

A fireplace offers something timeless in a modern home. It creates a natural place to gather, a visual anchor that draws people together and slows the pace of everyday life. The glow of a fire adds warmth that goes beyond temperature, bringing comfort, calm, and a sense of belonging to a room. Whether it’s the crackle of burning wood on a winter evening or the soft flames of a gas fire after a long day, a fireplace turns ordinary moments into shared experiences and makes a house feel undeniably like home. Addressing fireplace issues is essential to keeping that experience cozy, reliable, and enjoyable. Fireplaces and chimneys are exposed to intense heat, moisture, and constant airflow, which can lead to worn liners, deteriorating masonry, draft problems, or venting concerns over time. Left uncorrected, these issues can reduce efficiency or create risks, including smoke intrusion, carbon monoxide exposure, or chimney fires. Gas and wood inserts are an excellent solution when a traditional open fireplace underperforms or shows signs of age. Inserts are designed to fit directly into the existing fireplace opening, sealing off inefficiencies and converting the space into a powerful, controlled heat source. Gas inserts offer convenience and consistency with real flames and minimal maintenance, while wood inserts provide

robust heat, energy independence, and the unmatched ambiance of a real wood fire, all while dramatically improving efficiency.

Fireplace cleaning is another critical part of ownership, and it’s often misunderstood. Cleaning means more than removing ashes from the firebox; it involves inspecting and removing soot, debris, and creosote buildup from the chimney and flue system. Creosote is a flammable byproduct of wood combustion and is the leading cause of chimney fires when allowed to accumulate. Wood-burning fireplaces and inserts should be professionally inspected and cleaned at least once a year, typically before the heating season. Gas fireplaces require less frequent cleaning, but annual service is still recommended to ensure burners, vents, and safety systems are operating properly. Regular cleaning improves performance, extends the life of the system, and provides peace of mind every time the fireplace is used.

The type of wood you burn also plays a significant role in how your fireplace performs. Hardwoods such as oak, maple, ash, and hickory are ideal for heating because they burn longer, produce more heat, and create steady fires. Oak offers excellent heat output but requires proper seasoning, while maple and ash ignite more easily and burn cleanly. Hickory burns especially hot and long, making it best when mixed with other hardwoods. Softwoods like pine and fir are useful for kindling and starting fires because they ignite quickly, but they burn fast and produce more creosote, making them less suitable for extended burns. Regardless of the species, all firewood should be properly seasoned—usually dried for six to twelve months—to ensure clean, efficient combustion and minimize chimney buildup.

When cared for properly, a fireplace becomes more than a design feature, it becomes a trusted source of warmth, comfort, and connection. With regular maintenance, the right fuel, and thoughtful upgrades like gas or wood inserts, your fireplace can safely and efficiently serve as the heart of your home for years to come.

For over 30 years, Chimney Cricket has restored, repaired, and safeguarded Philadelphia-area chimneys with expert inspections, sweeping, leak prevention, and historic masonry work, keeping aging fireplaces safe, efficient, and beautifully preserved so homes remain warm, protected, and true to their architectural character. chimneycricket.net

Why So Many Successful DELCO Families Still Feel Financially Unsettled

FEELING UNSETTLED? HERE'S WHY

ARTICLE BY DANE CZAPLICKI

In Everybody’s Hometown, where people work hard, take care of family, and do things the right way, a quiet financial unease has become more common than many expect.

In Delaware County and especially in towns like Media, often called Everybody’s Hometown , there’s a familiar story.

People work hard. They build careers or businesses. They buy homes, raise kids, save consistently, and try to be responsible stewards of what they’ve earned.

On paper, life looks good. And yet, quietly, sometimes late at night or in passing conversation, many successful families admit something that surprises even them.

“I’m doing fine… but I don’t feel settled.”

Not anxious. Not panicked. Just uneasy. Incomplete, perhaps?

This feeling rarely comes from a single problem. More often, it comes from accumulation, not of money, but of decisions, responsibilities, and unanswered questions that build slowly over time.

When Simplicity Disappears

Early in life, financial decisions tend to be straightforward. Earn. Save. Invest. Repeat.

But somewhere along the way, often in midlife, that simplicity fades. Kids grow up. Parents age. Careers peak or change. Taxes become less predictable. Accounts multiply. Estate documents sit untouched. Risk feels different than it once did.

Nothing is technically “wrong.” Yet everything feels heavier.

That’s because the financial playbook that worked in one season of life doesn’t always translate cleanly into the next.

Why Success Doesn’t Automatically Bring Peace

Many people are caught off guard by this unsettled feeling because success was supposed to reduce stress. The assumption is that once certain milestones are reached, peace of mind should follow naturally.

When it doesn’t, people often internalize it, assuming they’ve missed something, made a mistake, or should simply be more grateful.

In reality, the issue is structural, not personal.

Modern families are managing far more complexity than prior generations ever faced. Multiple investment accounts. Retirement plans layered on top of older ones. Insurance policies purchased years apart. Tax rules that change midstream. Information coming from everywhere—and often contradicting itself.

With more to protect, decisions feel heavier.

The Time Squeeze

As wealth grows, time quietly becomes the scarcer resource.

The cost of mistakes feels higher, but the margin for focused attention shrinks. Financial decisions get pushed to evenings, weekends, or “later,” with the hope that good intentions will somehow substitute for clarity.

They rarely do.

The Silence Factor

There’s also a quieter contributor: silence.

Many families don’t talk openly about money, not with their children, not with their spouses, and certainly not with neighbors. In close-knit communities like ours, that silence can be misleading. Everyone assumes everyone else has it figured out.

They don’t.

What often goes unspoken is that feeling financially unsettled is not a sign of failure. It’s frequently a sign of transition, a signal that life has entered a new phase requiring a different way of thinking.

The financial playbook that worked in one season of life doesn’t always translate cleanly into the next.

Finding Calm Without Urgency

The solution isn’t chasing higher returns, reacting to headlines, or following trends. It’s stepping back and asking better questions. How complex has my financial life become? What decisions am I avoiding because they feel overwhelming? If something happened tomorrow, would the people I love know what to do?

Financial clarity brings calm. Coordination brings confidence. In a community built on responsibility and looking out for one another, recognizing this quiet unease is often the first step toward easing it, not with fear or urgency, but with intention.

Sometimes the most important realization isn’t that something is broken.  It’s that you’ve simply outgrown the way you’ve been managing things. Recognition is the first step— and from there, meaningful change becomes possible.

If This Resonates, Consider These Five Next Steps

1. Name the feeling. Acknowledge the unease without judging it. Feeling unsettled doesn’t mean something is wrong—it often means something has changed.

2. Take inventory, not action. List what you have—accounts, policies, documents, responsibilities—without trying to fix anything yet. Seeing the full picture matters more than solving it immediately.

3. Identify what feels unfinished. Notice which decisions you’ve been avoiding or postponing. Those often point to where clarity is needed most.

4. Start a real conversation. Talk openly with your spouse or family about what feels uncertain. Many assumptions dissolve once they’re spoken out loud.

5. Add support where it matters. As financial life becomes more layered, many families benefit from expanding their professional team. Thoughtful collaboration with an accountant, wealth planner, or attorney can help align decisions and relieve the quiet pressure of managing everything yourself.

ARTICLE BY ANGELA BROOCKERD

MID-CENTURY WARMTH, REIMAGINED

There’s a certain moment when a house stops feeling new and starts feeling like home. It isn’t marked by square footage or finishes alone. It is something quieter, more emotional. In this home, designer Kate Manz set out to do exactly that: give a newly built home a heartbeat and a soul.

Rather than treating the house as one sweeping statement, she approached each room as its own story, layered with meaning, memory, and texture. The result is a home that feels collected, personal, and deeply lived-in.

“Tackling each space and room as its own story and concept is how to make a new space feel personal,” Manz explains. “But bringing it all together cohesively is always the challenge.”

Her solution? Warmth, intention, and a strong belief in the power of people. In new builds it can take years for a home to shed its newness. For this project, the goal was to fast-track that sense of belonging by layering in pieces with history and heart. Vintage market finds, local artists, and meaningful objects play a starring role throughout the home.

“My love for design goes hand in hand with the people and stories that bring it to life,” she says. “I absolutely love seeing the evolution from concept to completion and all the elements and people that help bring those ideas to reality.”

That philosophy becomes especially important in the home’s expansive open-concept living area, where scale could easily overpower intimacy.

ENTRYWAY: A WARM WELCOME

The entryway sets the tone with a simple but powerful goal: Welcome to my home.

Natural stone underfoot grounds the space, while a soft vintage rug and living greenery immediately soften the experience. Art with personal meaning invites guests to linger rather than rush through.

MATERIALS:

Santa and Cole Tekió Light, Vintage Rainer Draumiller Chairs, American Leather custom couch in Bison Butterscotch, Flos Bellhop lamp, BZippy Vase, Plush Moroccan rug

DESIGN TAKEAWAY:

In large rooms, architectural details like niches, built-ins, or material changes can create visual rhythm while giving meaningful objects a true home.

THE OPEN CONCEPT, REIMAGINED

The main living space is defined by bringing the outside in with sweeping outdoor views and generous proportions. Rather than fighting that openness, embrace it.

“The big open concept room really highlights the expansive outdoor views,” she says, “but making intimate spaces within that open room was really important.”

A layered niche wall, created in collaboration with the interior architect Nick Flower, brings both structure and softness to the room. It introduces texture, depth, and a place for unique objects and family heirlooms to live, turning negative space into a personal gallery.

MATERIALS:

Luca split stone pavers, Vintage Turkish rug, Plants, Virginia Sin Wall hook

DESIGN TAKEAWAY:

An entryway doesn’t need to be loud to be memorable. Combine tactile materials with one or two meaningful elements to create an instant emotional connection.

POWDER BATH: SMALL ROOM, BOLD SPIRIT

If there’s one place Manz encourages clients to take risks, it’s the powder room. Here, she leaned into terracotta earth tones, layering textures and tile sizes for visual interest and warmth. Patterned and solid tiles work together, while textured wall coverings and a sculptural stone sink elevate the space from functional to delightful.

MATERIALS:

Particular Tile in Satin Terracotta and Vanilla Bean, Arté Wallcovering Shards in Brick Red, Red travertine sink, Rachel Donath chunky mirror, Playful art work by Olivia Fields

DESIGN TAKEAWAY:

Small spaces are ideal for experimentation. Mix patterns, finishes, and textures within a tight color family to create depth without overwhelm.

LOUNGE: A STUDY IN CALM AND DEPTH

Designed as a counterpoint to the openness of the main living area, the lounge is a cocoon, both peaceful, layered, and deeply versatile. It’s a place for reading, movie nights and slow mornings. Rich tones and varied textures do the heavy lifting here, creating depth without heaviness. Soft lighting and custom upholstery make the room feel both intentional and effortless.

MATERIALS:

Virginia Sin pendant light, In Common With sconce, Arté Oblong wall covering in Ochre, Particular Tile in Vapor, Custom sage velvet sofa, Plush Vintage Moroccan rug

DESIGN TAKEAWAY:

When a room serves many purposes, let texture and tone create cohesion. A restrained palette with varied finishes keeps the space flexible and serene.

At its core, this home is a reminder that design isn’t about perfection, but rather it’s about feeling. By treating each room as its own narrative while weaving in warmth, history, and human connection, a space was created that already feels loved.

PROJECT CREDITS

Builder - Buildwell

Architect and Interior ArchitectFlower Architecture

Designer - Kate Manz

The Fresh Start

A GUIDE TO PEACEFUL AND INTENTIONAL SPRING CLEANING

ARTICLE BY HEATHER SPINKS

Week 1: Refresh and Declutter

• Open windows for fresh air and let the natural light in.

• Declutter surfaces—countertops, coffee tables and shelves—removing anything unnecessary.

• Go through kitchen cabinets and toss expired pantry items and mismatched containers.

• Sort through closets, donating or repurposing clothes you haven’t worn in the past year.

• Wipe down baseboards and dust ceiling fans, light fixtures and vents.

Week

3: Outdoor and Seasonal Transitions

• Sweep porches, patios and outdoor furniture, preparing for warm-weather gatherings.

• Check gutters and downspouts to ensure proper drainage.

• Tidy up gardens and potted plants, removing dead leaves and refreshing the soil.

• Store winter coats and boots, making space for lighter spring essentials.

• Replace seasonal decor—bring in fresh flowers, soft pastels and airy textures.

Week 2: Deep Clean and Rejuvenate

• Wash windows and mirrors to welcome in the sunlight.

• Deep clean the fridge and pantry, wiping down shelves and organizing items

• Launder curtains, cushion covers and throw blankets.

• Vacuum and shampoo rugs and carpets for a fresh start.

• Rotate and flip mattresses; wash all bedding, including pillows.

Week 4: Finishing Touches and Maintenance

• Touch-up scuff marks on walls and doors.

• Stock up on cleaning supplies to maintain a fresh environment.

• Set a simple weekly cleaning routine to keep your home feeling refreshed.

• Light a scented candle or diffuse essential oils to celebrate your clean, peaceful space.

MARCH 2ND–30TH

The Gifford-Risley House: Sunday Tea

THE GIFFORD-RISLEY HOUSE, 430 N. MONROE ST., MEDIA, PA 19063

Enjoy an elegant afternoon tea inspired by traditional English tea time, featuring homemade sandwiches, sweets, and herbal or fruity teas. Hosted in an 1877 Victorian Gothic Revival home, the experience includes themed events such as Queen’s Tea on 3/1, St. Patrick’s Day Tea on 3/15, and Spring Tea on 3/27 throughout the month. gifford-risleyhouse.com

MARCH 7TH

Fleeting Beauty of Spring Ephemerals

LONGWOOD GARDENS, CONSERVATORY BALLROOM | 1:00 PM

Explore the delicate world of spring ephemerals with Longwood Senior Land Stewardship Technician Pandora Young. Learn how these early bloomers thrive before the forest canopy closes and how Longwood protects these native species. Discover practical ways to support their survival and what their presence reveals about forest health. longwoodgardens.org

MARCH 13TH

Wine Pairing Evening at Tyler Arboretum

TYLER ARBORETUM, 515 PAINTER RD., MEDIA, PA 19063 | 5:30 PM

Enjoy an intimate 21+ evening featuring Pennsylvania wines from Penn’s Woods Winery paired with refined small plates by Sweet Amelia’s chefs. Held in Tyler’s historic barn, this curated experience highlights local craftsmanship, seasonal flavors, and meaningful interaction with the chef and sommelier. Attendance is very limited; advance tickets required. tylerarboretum.org

MARCH 13TH–14TH

2026 Media Short Film Festival presented by Media Arts Council

MULTIPLE LOCATIONS: INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE & THE MEDIA THEATRE

Join MAC for a celebration of independent short films spotlighting local and regional talent. Experience diverse movies while meeting the creative minds behind them. Friday screenings will be held at the Institute of Science, followed by Saturday matinee and evening programs at the Media Theatre. Meet filmmakers, explore diverse genres, and experience stories shaped by emerging and established artists. mediaartscouncil.org

MARCH 13TH–21ST

Be More Chill

PLAYERS CLUB OF SWARTHMORE THEATER, 614 FAIRVIEW ROAD, SWARTHMORE, PA 19081

Jeremy Heere is an average teen until he discovers “The Squip,” a tiny supercomputer promising everything he wants: popularity, romance, and survival in high school. But every shortcut has a cost. This Broadway and West End hit, based on Ned Vizzini’s novel, explores identity, pressure, and what it truly means to fit in. pcstheater.org

MARCH 25TH – APRIL 5TH

Media Theatre presents Fun Home

MEDIA THEATRE, 104 E STATE STREET, MEDIA, PA 19063

When Alison’s father dies unexpectedly, she revisits her childhood in the Bechdel Funeral Home, exploring identity, memory, and longheld family secrets. Moving between past and present, she uncovers truths about her father’s hidden life and her own coming-of-age. This moving musical brings Alison Bechdel’s story to the stage with emotional depth. mediatheatre.org

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