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Open House Lets You Explore Possibilities at Valley Forge Military College
Valley Forge Military College at 1001 Eagle Road in Wayne, is hosting an open house on Saturday, Feb. 26, from 10 a.m. to noon, for those interested in finding out more about what the college has to offer. Valley Forge Military College is a private two-year college recognized as the Military College of Pennsylvania. At…
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MONTCO Escape: Washington’s Troops Went Hungry, But That Doesn’t Mean You Have To! 41 Places to Eat When Visiting Valley Forge National Park
Now that you’ve visited Valley Forge National Historical Park, hiked the trails, gone to the Visitor Center, and seen the sites, you must be starving! Seeing Valley Forge Park works up an appetite, and I’ve got just the places for you! Dine at the King of Prussia Mall and you’ll be eating like a King.…
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A Cannabis Dispensary Opened in Wayne, and Some Residents Are Dismayed
The sudden appearance earlier this month of a CBD/kratom dispensary in a closed Starbucks on Lancaster Ave. in Wayne has some parents and Radnor Township officials upset, reports the CBS 3 staff. “How did a store that sells substances that are banned in 19 states literally open illegally next to two schools, three nursery…
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President of Panama Welcomes Valley Forge Academy President to Palace
Panamanian President Laurentino Cortizo-Cohen has welcomed Col. Stuart B. Helgeson, USMC (Ret), president of Valley Forge Military Academy & College, along with VFMAC alumni, to the presidential palace in Panama. President Laurentino Cortizo-Cohen is a 1972 graduate of Valley Forge Military College. Col. Helgeson led the contingent of alumni to the Central American nation as…
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Valley Forge Military Academy’s Will Anozie Makes Top 5 Scorer in Nation
Valley Forge Military Academy has a record-breaking 6-foot-2, 165-pound basketball guard, Will Anozie, in its midst, writes Ed Morlock for pappreplive.com. Anozie is the leading scorer in Pennsylvania and among the top five scorers nationwide with a career total of 1,000 points after scoring 43 points against MaST Charter Tuesday night. He came to VFMA…
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Wayne Couple Provides Support to Impoverished South African Communities
Married couple Amy and Jon Ostroff from Wayne co-founded a nonprofit organization called Love to Langa, which works to support children’s education within impoverished communities in South Africa, writes J.F. Pirro of Main Line Today. First founded in 2010, Love to Langa’s latest project is to construct a Montessori academy for 200 children in Langa.…
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Montgomery County’s Best Thanksgiving Dinners: Gobble the Goodness, Sidestep the Stress
It’s common for the Thanksgiving holiday to become a spree for everyone but the chef. He or she is often stuck in the kitchen while family chit-chat unfolds or family football games overtake the front lawn or events like the televised National Dog Show engages guests. If Montgomery County meal preparers are ready to cede…
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Third-Generation Shoe Store in Wayne Closes After 89 Years
After 45 years of selling and repairing shoes in Wayne, Lou and Bob D’Amicantonio have decided to close their third-generation store, Angelo D’Amicantonio & Son, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. The store has been part of Wayne since 1932, when their grandfather Angelo opened a shoe repair shop at North Wayne and Lancaster…
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Congress to Campus at Valley Forge Military Academy and College
With an upcoming election and a nation seemingly divided, it’s more important than ever to understand democracy and the process of government. Valley Forge Military Academy and College conducted a two-day educational series Oct. 25-26, “Congress to Campus,” about the US democratic system, and its impact around the world. The program is offered by the…
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Wayne Bulk Carrier Offering Ships to Get Goods to Consumers
United Bulk Carriers in Wayne is stepping up to do what it can to get goods to consumers, reports Katherine Scott for 6abc. Consumers are facing empty store shelves, supply chain disruptions, and labor shortages at a time when holiday shopping is expected to be heavier than normal. United Bulk Carriers transports bulk cargo like…
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9/11 Hero, Valley Forge Military Academy Graduate, Honored With Order of Anthony Wayne
On January 18, 1929, several cadets of the Valley Forge Military Academy and College ran into the burning building that housed the school. At great risk, they assured all their brothers escaped the inferno. On September 11, 2001, VFMAC graduate, Durrell V. Pearsall Jr., VFMA class of ’86, ran into the burning World Trade Centers…
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Supply-Chain Disruptions a Serious Concern for Local Retailers as They Prep for Holiday Shopping
As customers begin to return to the stores eager to shop, local small business owners are now facing another issue — supply-chain disruptions, writes Meghan Keivel Cruz for the National Retail Federation. Over the past 18 months, the pandemic has placed substantial strains on global supply chains. The strain is making it more difficult for…
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Valley Forge Military Academy and College Breaks Ground on New Football/Track Complex
Valley Forge Military Academy and College (VMFAC) officials celebrated the groundbreaking of a new athletic complex this week. The complex includes a new synthetic turf field and accompanying track and field resources. Colonel Stuart B. Helgeson, President of Valley Forge, led the effort. “The goal is always to innovate and lead by example, and that…
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Explore the Possibilities at Valley Forge Military Academy Open House on Saturday Sept. 18
Valley Forge Military Academy – a leadership institution comprised of a middle school and high school – invites prospective families to visit its sprawling, 100-acre campus in Wayne for a socially distant Open House on Saturday, Sept. 18 from 10 AM-12 PM. Educating boys in grades 7-12, VFMA boasts a tradition of instilling values and…
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What Began as an Experiment Evolved into a Popular Clothing Store for Women, Children in Wayne
The Blue Béret began as a three-week experiment. But thanks to its enthusiastic reception from Wayne shoppers, it is still going strong two years later, writes Melissa Jacobs for Main Line Today. The shop is owned by local fashionista Melissa Sinni. She expanded her stock this spring to include children’s clothes and casual-chic womenswear, along…
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Decision to Move to Its Headquarters to Wayne from Center City Makes Radian Group ‘Bit of Unicorn’
The Radian Group decision to move its headquarters from Center City to Wayne and shrink the space it used to occupy by over two-thirds makes the company an early outlier, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. While several major companies, including Facebook and Ford Motor, have decided to go fully remote after the…
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Wayne-based Bistro Asks for Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination, With Some Pushback
Cornerstone Bistro in Wayne is among local restaurants that are intensifying their safety measures as the Delta variant continues to spread throughout the country. Indoor seating now requires proof of vaccination from diners, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The public responded with mixed views. The eatery’s Instagram account became a battleground for differing…
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Valley Forge Military Academy and College Hosts Open Houses in July, August
Valley Forge Military Academy and Valley Forge Military College are hosting free in-person Open Houses in July and August. The Academy The Valley Forge Military Academy s hosting two in-person Open Houses for prospective families, Friday, July 9, and Saturday, July 17, 10 a.m. to noon, at the Valley Forge Military Academy and College, 1001…
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