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Wallpaper, Once the Old Fogey of Interior Design, is Back en Vogue, Says Local Studio
Wallpaper: It’s not the tea-rose pattern you remember from gramma’s bedroom. Meadowbank Designs, an interior design studio in Wayne, is seeing a rise in its popularity, as it gains traction from homeowners seeking to elevate a particular room, writes Terri Akman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The spike has highlighted grasscloths and natural fibers, as well…
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New York Times: Wayne’s Jonathan Alderson Landscape Architects Display Do-It-Yourself Rain Gardens
Being stuck at home has provided homeowners with the time to notice things they may otherwise have missed, writes Margaret Roach for The New York Times. These discoveries could include noticing a spot where rainwater runs off the roof too fast and is ending up in the basement or water rushing down the driveway that…
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Explore All Valley Forge Military Academy Has to Offer at Open House on June 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 an Open House on Friday, June 18 from 10 AM-12 PM. Educating boys in grades 7-12, VFMA boasts a tradition of instilling values and building self-confidence…
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SCORE Award Winner: Philadelphia Integrative Medicine
Each year, SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties recognizes owners and entrepreneurs that have demonstrated unique vision, innovation, and achievement in support of their local economy and small business community. On Thursday, June 10, at noon, SCORE presents a one-hour virtual event to honor its 2021 Small Business Achievement Award winners. Learn how they were able to navigate COVID-19…
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Rooftop Bar Comes to Wayne as Downtown Development Continues
There’s a lot of Philadelphia coming to Wayne. DiBruno Bros. opened a branch store in the Main Line town. The Philadelphia Print Shop has moved from Chestnut Hill to new digs downtown. And now, a rooftop bar! The bar is coming in May on top of the Great American Pub at 4 West Ave. in…
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New Program Teaches VFMA’s Cadets Critical Skills Beyond Those Taught in the Classroom
Since 1928, cadets at Valley Forge Military Academy have learned about leadership, character development, and self-discipline. These days, they also learn how to fix a leaky pipe and perform CPR, thanks to a new program called Life Skills Education. “Last year, the senior staff was talking about the things some of our cadets were missing…
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Valley Forge Military Charter School: An Attractive Alternative for Students Shortchanged by Public Education
In education, one size does not fit all. Students don’t all learn the same way, yet they are often subjected to the same standardized models for being taught and evaluated. Furthermore, not all school districts are equal, and therefore, a lot of students are shortchanged by public education. There are several alternatives to public school…
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Di Bruno Bros. New Location in Wayne: Stocking All Your Philly Favorites
Italian-food retailer Di Bruno Bros. continues to expand beyond its South Philly roots, opening a sixth location (its second in the suburbs) in the Strafford Shopping Center in nearby Wayne, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The new market is a whopping 8,000 square feet of edible excellence, set with a sunny and bright…
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Philadelphia’s Italian Gourmet Icon, Di Bruno Bros., Opening in Wayne
Di Bruno Bros. the well-known family-owned Philadelphia Italian gourmet cuisine business, is opening in April in downtown Wayne, writes Molly Given for philly.metro.us. The store will open at 375 W. Lancaster Ave. in the Strafford Shopping Center. Di Bruno’s is a staple in Philadelphia, with its gourmet cheeses, made-to-order sandwiches and hand-made baked goods.…
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Wall Street Journal: Family Illustrates Differing Perspectives on Keeping Cameras On For Remote Learning
While many parents are pushing schools to make it mandatory to keep a camera on during remote classes, some of their children are vehemently against the idea, writes Julie Jargon for The Wall Street Journal. For some parents, it is difficult to understand why the generation that is growing up with YouTube and TikTok has…
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Find the Perfect Book to Curl Up With at Your Local Montco Indie Bookstores
Now is a great time to look for that perfect book to curl up with from some of the best independent bookstores in the region and help support local small businesses at the same time, writes Nick Vadala for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Narberth Bookshop has a large, curated collection of books that is available for…
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Valley Forge Military Academy Invites Prospective Families to a Virtual Open House on Feb. 20
Valley Forge Military Academy invites prospective families to a virtual Open House on Saturday, Feb. 20 at 10 AM. A college preparatory school for boys in grades 7-12 that boasts a tradition of instilling values and building self-confidence to prepare tomorrow’s leaders, VFMA has been open for in-person instruction the entire school year. The Academy…
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In a Post-Pandemic World, This Local Start-Up Enables Companies to Find Ways to Personalize Benefits for Their Employees
Wayne-based Lluna, a people ops platform that launched in December, offers employees and their managers a centralized place to review and agree on personalized benefits, writes Paige Gross for Technical.ly Philly. Lluna facilitates the engagement and retention of employees by enabling companies to offer workers benefits that best suit their lifestyle. For example, an employer…
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Local Wawa Sold a Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $1 Million
A customer at the Wawa located at 215 Lancaster Avenue in nearby Wayne purchased a scratch-off ticket there now worth $1 million, writes Michael Tanenbaum for Philly Voice. The $20 “Jackpot Party” ticket was purchased this past weekend amidst huge jackpots for Powerball and Mega Millions. The game offers a top prize of $1 million.…
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Behind the Scenes at VFMAC, Where In-Person Instruction Continues by Virtue of Exemplary Planning
With a comprehensive and disciplined plan of risk assessment and management, Valley Forge Military Academy and College has been able to provide in-person instruction to all its cadets during the current school year without incurring any COVID-19 cases among cadets or staff. Like all other schools, VFMAC switched to remote learning last March, as cadets…
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Valley Forge Military Academy to Host Socially Distant Open House on Saturday, Dec. 5
Valley Forge Military Academy invites prospective families to visit its sprawling, 100-acre campus in Wayne for a Socially Distant Open House on Saturday, Dec. 5 at 1 PM. A college preparatory school for boys in grades 7-12 that boasts a tradition of instilling values and building self-confidence to prepare tomorrow’s leaders, VFMA is open for…
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American Heritage Credit Union Opens New Branch in Wayne
American Heritage Credit Union opened its new full-service branch in Wayne Nov. 2 to help better serve its members as well as families and businesses throughout the Main Line community. “Our Board of Directors, associates and I are all excited to expand American Heritage’s service to the Main Line community,” said American Heritage’s President and…
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Pottstown Native, Former Cadet at Valley Forge Military Academy on Ballot for College Football HOF
Pottstown native Aaron Beasley, a former cadet at Valley Forge Military Academy, is on the 2021 ballot for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame. Beasley, a 1991 graduate of Pottstown High School, attended VFMA for the 1991-92 school year, before starring as a cornerback at West Virginia. “When I went to Valley Forge…
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