Wayne
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Valley Forge Military Academy Is Closing After Nearly 100-Year Run
High costs and falling enrollment are forcing the nearly 100-year-old Valley Forge Military Academy in Wayne to close in 2026, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. There are currently 120 students at the school for grades seven through 12. The Academy has had its share of dignitaries graduate from the school, including former U.S.…
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Valley Forge Academy Problems Over the Years Led to Closing
Mixed-up priorities may have hastened the closing of Valley Forge Military Academy in Wayne, write Max Marin, William Bender, and Ryan W. Briggs for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The elite boarding school that serves grades seven to 12 is closing in 2026, with VFMA leaders citing declining enrollment and rising insurance premiums. The school also faces…
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Wayne Entrepreneur Adds an Eagles-Themed Spin to Elegant Jewelry
Local business Jane Win Jewelry is designing fine jewelry perfect for any Eagles fan, reports Jennaphr Frederick for Fox 29. The Wayne-based jewelry company recently released a line of Philadelphia Eagles-themed jewelry perfect for the upcoming football season. The collection features Eagles iconography on pendants and charms with plenty of emerald green malachite throughout. The…
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Wayne Home Gets Outdoor Zen Remodel to Transform Couple’s Space
During a 2020 renovation of their Wayne home, Kristen and David Knouft prioritized their outdoor space, transforming the backyard into a cozy retreat, writes Terri Akman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “We are out there as often as we can be,” said Kristen Knouft, who was in charge of the remodel. The space features a large…
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First Bank House of the Week: Designer-Decorated Model Home in Wayne
A designer-decorated model home at 5 Walnut Ave. with five bedrooms and four full and three half bathrooms is available for sale in Wayne. This exceptional residence offers refined living in a limited-edition community of just 18 homes. Thoughtfully designed and professionally furnished, it showcases over 5,300 square feet of elevated interiors. Among standout features…
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Stunning Main Line Mansion on the Market in Wayne
A 9,200 square-foot Wayne mansion, with parts of it dating back to the 1920s, is currently selling for $3.5 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Main Line home features six bedrooms and nine bathrooms alongside a five-car garage. Situated in St. David’s neighborhood near Conestoga Road, this property is within walking…
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Group of Locals Work to Give Wayne’s Anthony Wayne Theater A New Life
A group of locals have been working to give the shuttered Anthony Wayne Theater new life as an elevated dining and entertainment destination, writes Gina Lizzo for the Main Line Today. At the moment, the semi-gutted interior of the Wayne Theater presents an eerie sight. The inspiring effort to bring the Wayne space back to…
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A New Generation Launches New Maison Lotus Restaurant in Wayne
Win and Sutida Somboonsong are retiring from the restaurant business, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. They have been responsible for several elegant Asian restaurants in the western suburbs, including Thai Pepper, Mikado, Teikoku, Azie, and Blue Elephant. They’ve turned their restaurant empire over to their oldest children, Pearl Somboonsong Murphy, 33; and Paul…
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Wayne Dentist Joins the Mountaineering Elites After Conquering the Seven Summits
Wayne-based mountaineering dentist Bruce Terry is one of the few members of the prestigious Seven Summits climbing club, after having successfully conquered all seven peaks, writes Ben Silver for the Main Line Today. Terry caught the climbing bug when his wife gifted him a trip to climb Mount Rainier for his birthday years ago. He…
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First Bank House of the Week: Wayne Townhouse Near Radnor Trail for Sale
A three-bedroom Wayne townhouse at 24 Greythorne Woods Circle is available for sale, writes Paul Jablow for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “It is a lot of house,” admitted homeowner Naomi Gubernick, since she was just one person, with three bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and a total area of 2,120 square feet. Back in 2017, when she first…
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Out There Outfitters in Wayne Can Get You Ready for Summer
Out There Outfitters in Wayne has been furnishing outdoor clothing and accessories needs for 17 years, with some help from co-owner Sarah McDonald. A recent visit to the store provided some options for a new summer wardrobe, reports Bob Kelly of Fox 29’s Kelly Drives. McDonald describes the store as “family oriented,” offering “clothes you…
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Delaware County Designer’s ‘Boatkin’ Bag an Internet Sensation
A new “Boatkin” bag is firing up Internet fashionistas, and it comes from Delaware County, reports the 6abc digital staff. Jen Risk invented the bag through Hathaway Hutton, a business she started in 2017 out of her home in Wayne. The “Boatkin” is a combination of two iconic brands. Risk has upcycled old L.L. Bean’s…
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Wayne Estate Where President Kennedy Spoke on Market for $5M
President John F. Kennedy gave a campaign speech in 1960 from the balcony of a Wayne home now on the market for $5 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. The home, known as Fairhill, was designed by architect Wilson Eyre, who also designed the fountain in Logan Square and the Penn Museum. The…
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First Bank House of the Week: Victorian in Wayne for Sale
A gorgeous Victorian home at 505 Montgomery Lane on a lovely 0.95 acres, with six bedrooms and five-and-a-half bathrooms, is available for sale in Wayne. This distinguished residence blends historic charm with thoughtful updates, reflecting the craftsmanship of celebrated architect Frank Furness, who designed the home in 1878. Refined details include intricate moldings, original stair…
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36 Years of Dedication: Wayne Couple Cultivates a Lush, Vibrant Garden Oasis
Since purchasing their 1816 home decades ago in Wayne, Mark and Cynthia Dixon have been cultivating “a secret garden” with greenery and colorful blooms, writes Sally A. Downey for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The couple first focused on renovating the federal-style house, painting the exterior, updating the plumbing and installing air-conditioning before focusing on the yard. …
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First Bank House of the Week: Beautiful Tudor for Sale in Wayne
A beautiful stone-front Tudor home at 458 Huston Road on 1.91 stunning acres with seven bedrooms and four full- and two-half bathrooms is available for sale in Wayne. This remarkable residence, which is said to have been modeled after George Washington’s ancestral home, blends timeless charm with thoughtful updates. These help showcase its storied past,…
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Progress Reported on Anthony Wayne Theater Revitalization
Efforts to restore the historic grandeur of the Anthony Wayne Theater in Wayne are on track, thanks to the work of Todd Scott of Radnor and his nonprofit, the Anthony Wayne Theater Organization. The theater has been closed since 2020, but Scott, founder of Platoon Fitness, has had a vision for nearly a decade of…
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Nature’s Vin in Wayne Champions Women Through Natural Wine
Ragini Parmar was eager to try something else when she moved back to the Main Line after retiring from a tech career on the West Coast, writes Kaitlyn McCullough for Main Line Today. Then she poured herself a glass of natural wine. “When I moved back from the West Coast, I noticed that [natural wine]…
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