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Wayne Workplace Software Startup Lluna Gets Boost From Comcast
A Wayne workplace software startup Lluna is taking part in this year’s Comcast NBCUnversal LIFT Labs Acceleratior, writes Rachel Ravina for Philadelphia Business Journal. The company provides a digital version of a personal user manual for employees. The company uses technology to give workplace team members a better understanding of their employer’s goals and priorities…
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Man Who Penned History of Valley Forge Academy Remembered
Ronald E. Tschiegg, who wrote a history of Valley Forge Military Academy covering its founding in 1928 to the present, has died, reports the Dayton Daily News. Tschiegg, a resident of Pittsburg, died Aug. 7 following a short illness. He was 89. His book’s title, “Courage, Honor, Conquer!” was taken from the school’s motto. Ronald…
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Global Real Estate Company Acquires Wayne Property for $57 Million
Conshohocken real estate firm Maguire Hayden has sold 466 Devon Park Drive in Wayne to Hines, a global real estate company headquartered in Houston, for $57 million, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 155,200-square-foot building was once owned by Merck. The pharmaceutical giant sold it to Maguire Hayden in 2016 for $7.9…
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Valley Forge Academy Extends Admissions Deadline to Sept. 9
Valley Forge Military Academy has extended its admissions deadline to September 9th as scholarships are available for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year. “Historically, the admissions deadline was a set one for all new and incoming students,” said Anna Brennan, Director of Academy Admissions & Academy Financial Aid. “We want to allow ample time for those who may…
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C&N Bank Donation Helps Pathway School Make Inroads with Students
C&N Bank has donated $30,000 to Jeffersonville’s Pathway School, under the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program (EITC). The school is a nonprofit special education school. Founded in 1961, it serves students ages 5–21 with autism spectrum disorders, intellectual disabilities, emotional disturbances, and other neurological impairments. The school’s mission is to build academic, social, and life…
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Exploring a Chinook Helicopter at Valley Forge Military College
Qualified students from Valley Forge Military College had an opportunity to get an insider’s look at a CH47 Chinook helicopter as part of a week-long June session on the Wayne campus. The students are part of a two-year early commission scholarship program, which gives them a free education at Valley Forge and the opportunity to…
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New Dean Lauren Wochok Named at Valley Forge Military Academy
Valley Forge Military Academy’s assistant dean since 2020 Lauren Wochok was named this week as the new dean for the Academy. Wochok replaces Paul Lea, IV, who has been named president of Valley Forge Academy in Doha, Qatar. “We are fortunate to have in place someone who knows the Cadets and our school very well…
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‘Back to the Future’s’ Tom Wilson (Biff) Is From Wayne and He’s a Pretty Nice Guy
Biff Howard Tannen is a legendary villain in the “Back to the Future” franchise, but the actor that plays him, Thomas F. Wilson Jr. is nothing at all like the character, writes Michael Palan for looper.com. Wilson grew up in Wayne and graduated Radnor High School, more like a “regular guy from a normal family…
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Boyds Opens Permanent Suburban Outpost With New Store in Wayne
The popular high-end Philadelphia retailer Boyds will now have a permanent presence in the suburbs with its new store in Wayne at 201 W. Lancaster Ave. opening in September, writes Natalie Kostelni for Philadelphia Business Journal. A temporary store at Suburban Square in Ardmore will close. The Wayne store will take up 11,000 square feet…
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Valley Forge Military Academy Graduates Class of 2022
Valley Forge Military Academy has awarded 36 Cadets with their high school diplomas as part of the 94th annual commencement ceremony. The Cadets have been accepted to more than 30 colleges and universities to begin studying for their bachelor’s degrees. “We are so proud of this class,” said Col Stuart B. Helgeson, USMCR (Ret), president…
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It’s Instant Accept Week June 20-24 at Valley Forge Military College
Qualified students can ease the sometimes confusing college admission process during Instant Accept Week at Valley Forge Military College. During Accept Week June 20 to 24, VFMC will provide instant acceptance to qualified students prepared with their official transcripts. Pew Research has found that college graduates earn 50% more than those with a high school…
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‘I Call It Fashion Therapy’: Wayne Man Channels His Heartbreak into Clothing Line That Honors His Daughter
Wayne resident Frank Rapoport has created a clothing line called SamSara Gear that honors his daughter and raises awareness about eating disorders and mental health, writes Stephanie Stahl for CBS Philly. His daughter Alex, a 2002 graduate of Westtown School and 2006 graduate of Goucher College, struggled with an eating disorder for 20 years. The…
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Valley Forge Military Academy & College Honors Fallen with Memorial Day Events
Sadly, more than one million military service personnel have died during American wars. Memorial Day is intended to honor them, their lives, and their service. A special day in the life of the nation, it is a time to remember the bravery of the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice defending the freedoms held…
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An Eagles Dance to a Janet Jackson Song From an Older Fan From Wayne Goes Viral
Marybelle Alston is a big Eagles fan and she’s got the dance moves to prove it. Alston, 88, and her family live in Florida now, but the former longtime resident of Wayne never gave up her citizenship in Eagles Nation, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Now, a video of Alston dancing to Janet…
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Valley Forge Military College Graduates the 84th Class of Cadets.
Valley Forge Military College, the Military College of Pennsylvania™, has graduated its 84th class of cadets. Thirty-three cadets received Associate’s degrees and will matriculate to other colleges and universities to complete their Bachelor’s degrees. Michael O’Dea, the salutatorian, earned the distinction of ranking second academically in his class. Graduating with an Associate of Arts in…
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Former Wayne Resident Now Back Home in War-Torn Ukraine
Dasha Andrienko, who was an Au Pair in Wayne from 2016 to 2017, woke up about a month ago at 5 a.m. to the sound of fireworks. Looking out of her Kharkiv, Ukraine apartment, she saw the first attack on her home city. The war had started. Andrienko stayed in Ukraine even as the Russian…
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Chef Jose Garces Bring Fast Casual Mexican Restaurant to Wayne
Radnor commissioners have approved the transfer of a liquor license for a new restaurant in Wayne opening July 4 that is partially owned by well-known chef Jose Garces, writes Richard Ilgenfritz for the Daily Times. The license comes from a closed business. The new restaurant, Buena Onda, will take over the former Jimmy John’s restaurant…
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Buon Compleanno! Di Bruno Bros.’ Wayne Location Celebrates One-Year Birthday with Two-Day Tasting Party
It’s been nearly a year since Di Bruno Bros. took its renowned reputation for gourmet cheese, cured meats, and specialty foods from South Philly to Wayne. The specialty food retailer is celebrating the suburban expansion at 394 W. Lancaster Ave. with a Fri.-Sat.-Sun. “Eat, Shop, Learn” event May 13–14. The “eat” aspect of that trio…
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