Wayne
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As Sports Cards Become ‘America’s Hobby Again,’ Business Booms for This Memorabilia Shop in Wayne
The pandemic has ushered in a major comeback of trading cards, making them “America’s hobby again” and providing Wheelhouse Cards in Wayne with a significant bump in business, writes Jan Carabeo for CBS3 Philly. “This is a full-service sports card and collectible shop,” said Wheelhouse Cards owner Jon Spadaford. “There’s been a high demand, and…
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For These East Coventry Men — Founders of Interior Design Firm in Wayne — Holiday Décor Goes Hollywood Glam
Matthew Wetzel and Don Thomas, founders of Thomas Matthew Designs in Wayne, always have their home ready for the Christmas season before Thanksgiving, writes Eileen Smith Dallabrida for Main Line Today. “We usually have a party the first Saturday in December, and it takes a lot of time to work out the details,” said Wetzel.…
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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 (VMFAC) 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…
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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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Wayne-Based Eastern Airlines Plans to Quadruple Its Fleet in a Transition from Frequent Flyers to Freight
Wayne-based Eastern Airlines plans to more than quadruple its fleet and focus on transporting cargo. The move is in response to the pandemic-driven boom in e-commerce, writes Laura Smythe for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Last year, the airline purchased 35 B777 aircraft. It intends to convert them to cargo-only vehicles to haul lightweight e-commerce freight.…
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Local Bistro Checks Cards for Both Alcoholic Beverages and, in a Controversial Move, COVID-19 Vaccines
Cornerstone Bistro in Wayne is among the local restaurants that are intensifying their safety measures as the Delta variant continues to spread throughout the country. Indoor seating now requires proof of COVID-19 vaccines from diners, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The public responded with mixed views. Cornerstone’s Instagram account became a battleground for…
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Medical Device Company in Wayne Raises $9 Million to Expand ‘Commercial Efforts’
Wayne-based Cagent Vascular has received a $9 million investment from Sectoral Asset Management to accelerate the commercialization of its lead product, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Following the investment, Marc-Andre Marcotte, a partner and COO at Canada-based Sectoral, has joined Cagent’s board of directors. Cagent, founded seven years ago, develops next-generation angioplasty…
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BUCKSCO Escape: Washington’s Troops Went Hungry, But That Doesn’t Mean You Have To! 41 Places to Eat When Visiting Valley Forge National Historical Park
Now that you’ve visited Valley Forge National Historical Park, hiked the trails, 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 to dine: experience dining in and around the Park. This post has a great lineup of all the great…
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Historic Cemetery in Wayne Seems to Have No Owner. Here’s Why That’s a Problem
There are a dozen veterans buried at a small, historic cemetery in Wayne, writes Richard Ilgenfritz for Main Line Media News. Some on the half-acre First Baptist Cemetery date back to the Civil War. For the past few years, Radnor Township has taken care of the property at West Wayne Avenue off Conestoga Road. But…
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Rooftop Bar Coming to Wayne as Downtown Development Continues
There’s a lot of Philadelphia coming to Wayne. DiBruno Bros. opened a branch in the Main Line town. The Philadelphia Print Shop has moved from Chestnut Hill to new digs downtown. Now, to keep that Philadelphia lifestyle feel, there’s a new rooftop bar coming in May on top of the Great American Pub at 4 West…
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