by Ira | Oct 22, 2020 | News
On October 14 at the Media Borough Council Meeting, the Media Fair Trade Committee presented its annual Fair Trade Awards. The award winners are: SCHOOL: Media Providence Friends School Receiving award: Holly Hoffman and Shirley Wright Kamara Works to creatively...[Read More]
by Ira | Aug 28, 2020 | News
The Media Fair Trade Committee has a tradition of giving out awards to those leaders around the country, and throughout history, who have furthered the cause of reducing poverty and increasing opportunities for those in the developing world. This year, we are planning...[Read More]
by Ira | Jun 1, 2020 | News
The purpose of the Media Fair Trade Committee has always been to increase sales of Fair Trade products to help more disadvantaged producers in the Global South. And most of these products, like coffee and tea, can’t be grown in the North. We also encourage buying...[Read More]
by Marisa Adinolfi | May 1, 2020 | News
On Monday April 27, 2020, Bruce Crowther, the Father of Fair Trade Towns, organized an online celebration of the 20th anniversary of the World’s First Fair Trade Town (Garstang, UK), and a celebration of all Fair Trade Towns. In addition to 5 folks from Media,...[Read More]
by Marisa Adinolfi | Feb 13, 2020 | News
Seven Stones Gallery, a centerpiece of Media, Pennsylvania, offers an extensive selection of jewelry, pottery, art and much more! Step in and be transported into the world of Native American culture. With a large selection of handmade native flutes and drums to...[Read More]
by Marisa Adinolfi | Jan 23, 2020 | News
The Walden School, a Montessori-based educational institution, is truly committed not only to academic excellence, but also ensuring students are engaged through hands-on learning and that children are encouraged to gain confidence, competence, resilience, and...[Read More]
by Marisa Adinolfi | Dec 12, 2019 | News
Pennsylvania State University — Brandywine Campus– was declared a Fair Trade University back in May 2012. At this time, an enthusiastic group of students formed a club on campus called the Fair Trade Trailblazers. What better way to honor Media,...[Read More]
by Marisa Adinolfi | Dec 4, 2019 | News
Media Providence Friends School, a co-ed Quaker day school for students from preschool to eighth grade, is committed to educating future generations about Fair Trade, right here in Media, Pennsylvania! Media Providence Friends School was declared a Fair Trade...[Read More]
by Ira | Nov 15, 2019 | News
Last month, Ira and Emily of Media’s Fair Trade Town Committee went to Cardiff, Wales for this annual conference. In addition to the wonderful, amazing folks doing fair trade work around the world, they were wowed by the beautiful countryside complete with...[Read More]
by Marisa Adinolfi | Aug 6, 2019 | News
Our Fair Trade Town of Media, PA is full of meaningful Fair Trade encounters to be had; one such establishment is our very own Burlap and Bean Roasthouse and café! With its original site founded in Newtown Square, in the very same year that Media became...[Read More]
