• Remembering Virgil L. Hill, Former Valley Forge Academy President

    Remembering Virgil L. Hill, Former Valley Forge Academy President

    Virgil L Hill Jr. who commanded nuclear-powered submarines, was director of special projects for naval intelligence, and who is a past president of the Valley Forge Military Academy and College in Wayne, has died. The 86-year -old two-star rear admiral died Sept. 6 at Willow Valley Communities in Lancaster. He is a former resident of…

  • First Bank House of the Week: Beautiful Historic Carriage Home in Wayne

    First Bank House of the Week: Beautiful Historic Carriage Home in Wayne

    A beautiful historic carriage home on 3.34 acres with five bedrooms and five full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Wayne. . . Originally built in 1920, this stunning residence has been transformed into a French-inspired architectural marvel.  Highlights include the majestic grand foyer with hardwood floors, a chef’s kitchen with state-of-the-art…

  • For Founder of Wayne’s Jane Win Jewelry, Seventh Year in Business Is Lucky One 

    For Founder of Wayne’s Jane Win Jewelry, Seventh Year in Business Is Lucky One 

    For Jane Winchester Paradis, the founder of Wayne-based Jane Win Jewelry, the seventh year in business is a lucky one, writes  Antonia DePace for the Philadelphia Magazine.  “For me, the number seven is a big one,” she said. “It has always been my lucky number, especially since I have a family of seven.”  Last year,…

  • Kids Get a Taste of Police Life at ‘Troop K Camp Cadet’ in Wayne

    Kids Get a Taste of Police Life at ‘Troop K Camp Cadet’ in Wayne

    Pennsylvania State Police recently held boot camp for kids between ages 11 and 14 to give them an experience of being a police officer, writes Kyana Lance for 6abc. “Troop K Camp Cadet” took place at Valley Forge Military Academy and College in Wayne. Much like an army boot camp, when kids first arrive, the…

  • Play Henry in Wayne Aims for Pickleball Paddle Market

    Play Henry in Wayne Aims for Pickleball Paddle Market

    Radnor High School graduate Grace Collins has partnered with Ellie Jamison to launch Play Henry, a Wayne online business designed to fulfill pickleball paddle needs, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. The two entrepreneurs are looking to offer customized paddles and reach pickleball players now being left out of the market. Collins, 29, connected…

  • Reflections on Margaret Kuo’s, a Main Line Dining Legacy

    Reflections on Margaret Kuo’s, a Main Line Dining Legacy

    Margaret Kuo’s Wayne location closed in March after 22 years of culinary excellence, writes Michael Bradley for Main Line Today. The restaurant debuted in 2002 and it was tough going for a while to get local patrons used to a more sophisticated version of Asian cuisine. Today, the restaurant is praised for everything from spring…

  • The Philadelphia Print Shop in Wayne is a True Treasure Trove of Antique Maps

    The Philadelphia Print Shop in Wayne is a True Treasure Trove of Antique Maps

    The Philadelphia Print Shop in Wayne is a true treasure trove of history, writes Melissa Jacobs for the Main Line Tonight.  It is run by David Mackey, who started collecting antique maps almost a quarter century ago. Since then, he has spent plenty of time going through other people’s garages, barns, and attics. Even more…

  • V Empanadas Brings Latino Flavor to Wayne Farmer’s Market

    V Empanadas Brings Latino Flavor to Wayne Farmer’s Market

    Veronica Fitzgerald, owner of V Empanadas, is making cultural inroads with a popular Latin American comfort food offered at the Lancaster County Farmer’s Market in Wayne, writes Marcella Baietto for CBS News Philadelphia. V Empanadas is the first Latina-owned business to have a stand at the farmer’s market, which dates back to 1929. Fitzgerald shares…

  • Golf Genius in Wayne Makes Its Largest Acquisition Yet

    Golf Genius in Wayne Makes Its Largest Acquisition Yet

    Golf Genius, a Wayne-based golf software company backed by pro golfer Rory McIlroy, has acquired Shotzoom as it expands into international territory, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. With Phoenix-based Shotzoom, Golf Genius is able to grow its presence in the direct-to-consumer market. The company makes software used by golfers to post scores and…

  • Margaret Kuo’s in Wayne Closing March 19 After 22 Years

    Margaret Kuo’s in Wayne Closing March 19 After 22 Years

    Warren and Margaret Kuo wanted to build something unique that would last, so they took family recipes and brought upscale Asian dining to the Main Line with Margaret Kuo’s in Wayne. The restaurant opened in 2002 and became a popular spot for high-end Chinese and Japanese cuisine, writes Michael Bradley for Main Line Today. Now,…

  • David M. Capuzzi Remembered as a Medical Research Pioneer

    David M. Capuzzi Remembered as a Medical Research Pioneer

    David Capuzzi, of Wayne, known for pioneering cholesterol research, creating training programs for cardiologists, and internships for high school students in his lab, died Feb. 15 at 85. Dr. David M. Capuzzi, a physician and a retired professor of medicine and biochemistry, championed continuing education for doctors and healthcare providers while participating in public wellness…

  • Creating Biff: Wayne Actor Thomas Wilson’s Documentary Looks at Fame

    Creating Biff: Wayne Actor Thomas Wilson’s Documentary Looks at Fame

    Wayne Actor Thomas Wilson, famously known for playing bully Biff Tannen in the ‘Back to the Future’ franchise, definitely has an opinion about his character. “I hate bullies,” Thomas F. Wilson said in his hour-long YouTube documentary “Humbly Super Famous.” The Radnor High School graduate said he was a thin, lightweight, sensitive kid with asthma…

  • Mane Techniques Revolutionizes Hair Artistry in Wayne

    Mane Techniques Revolutionizes Hair Artistry in Wayne

    Cara Catagnus and Mary Tomassetti have raised the hair extension business to an art form with their business, Mane Techniques LLC, in Wayne. The two businesswomen offer everything from blowouts and hair extensions to scalp treatments and styling writes Kylee Steigelman for Main Line Today. The stylists plan to add a bridal menu to their…

  • White Dog Café Owner to Open 2nd Testa Rossa Restaurant in Wayne

    White Dog Café Owner to Open 2nd Testa Rossa Restaurant in Wayne

    Fearless Restaurants is on the move. Even as it develops its casual Italian-American restaurant Testa Rossa in Glen Mills, it’s planning a second location in Wayne, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. Fearless Restaurants is the owner of the popular White Dog Cafe chain. The new Wayne restaurant at 523 W. Lancaster Ave. will…

  • At LSF Pilates Studio in Wayne, It’s OK to Just Hang Around

    At LSF Pilates Studio in Wayne, It’s OK to Just Hang Around

    For those looking for an alternative workout that bypasses the intimidation of a gym, LSF Pilates studio in Wayne may be what you need, reports Bob Kelly for Fox 29. LSF Pilates is a boutique fitness studio that offers Pilates, physical therapy, and virtual fitness classes for all levels of fitness. Owner Liz McKee discovered…

  • 52-Unit Luxury Condos Proposed for Downtown Wayne

    52-Unit Luxury Condos Proposed for Downtown Wayne

    Downtown Wayne could have a different look going forward if plans are approved for a 52-unit luxury condo complex, writes Jesse Bunch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The development is a response to high-income Main Line residents looking to leave their large family homes behind in favor of the low-maintenance condos. The proposed $78.3 million complex…

  • White Dog Cafe owner Takes Over Radnor Hotel Restaurant, Event Space

    White Dog Cafe owner Takes Over Radnor Hotel Restaurant, Event Space

    Fearless Restaurants is bringing a new concept and a name change to the Radnor Hotel’s restaurant and event space in Wayne, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The owner of the White Dog Café has taken over the hotel’s restaurant space at 591 E. Lancaster Avenue and will convert it this year to the…

  • Robert Pfaltzgraff of Wayne, International Relations Expert, Remembered

    Robert Pfaltzgraff of Wayne, International Relations Expert, Remembered

    Robert L Pfaltzgraff Jr., of Wayne, a presidential advisor and international relations expert, died Nov. 17 at 89, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. An author and expert on international relations, crisis management, homeland security, missile defense, space strategy, and other global concerns, he “demonstrated the impact one individual could have on shaping global…