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Wayne’s Teleflex to Sell Three Business Divisions in Two Separate Deals
Teleflex, based in Wayne, plans on divesting three of its business divisions through two separate deals valued at a combined $2.03 billion, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Teleflex will sell its original equipment manufacturer business to a Montagu and Kohlberg partnership for $1.5 billion, while its acute care and interventional urology businesses will be acquired by United Kingdom-based Intersurgical for $530…
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Charter School at Valley Forge Academy in Wayne Gets Public Airing
A public service charter school being proposed at the former Valley Forge Military Academy in Wayne was presented to the community Dec. 4 at Radnor Memorial Library, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS News Philadelphia. The Valley Forge Public Service Academy Charter School has been proposed at the Military Academy, which is closing. It would enroll 450…
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Wayne-Based Stephano Slack Expands Again with Two Acquisitions, New Staff
Wayne-based accounting firm Stephano Slack has added to its growth momentum with two new acquisitions in the Philadelphia region, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The practice completed its acquisition of Boyer and Boyer of Wilmington on Nov. 1 and expects to close its deal for Kimmel Lorah of Audubon on Jan. 1. Together, these two additions…
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Wayne Company Lands on Deloitte’s Fast 500
One Chester County company has earned a place on Deloitte’s 2025 list of the fastest-growing technology firms in North America, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Deloitte released its 31st annual Technology Fast 500 earlier this week, ranking public and private tech companies based on revenue growth from 2021 through 2024. Aclaris Therapeutics…
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Wayne Art Center Cultivates Community Joy Through Education
The Wayne Art Center is one of many local centers creating community connections through fine art, writes Lily Henderson for Main Line Today. Art classes serve as a popular way for residents of all ages to meet new people and gain a new skill. For patrons of the Wayne Art Center, this means choosing from…
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Outside-Box Thinking Keeps Temple Men’s Basketball Fresh Under Wayne’s Adam Fisher
Creative, outside-the-box thinking has helped Wayne’s Adam Fisher keep Temple University’s men’s basketball program feeling energized and forward-moving since he stepped into the role two seasons ago, writes John DiCarlo for the Main Line Today. Fisher, who stepped in after Aaron McKie, a former 76ers star, has spent the last two years navigating the sport’s…
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Wayne-Based Berger Development Breaks Ground on $40 Million Trolley Square Apartments
Berger Development, based in Wayne and part of Berger Communities, recently broke ground on Trolley Square Apartments in Wilmington, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Located in Wilmington’s bustling entertainment and dining district, the 130-unit project will cost $40 million to complete. The company now has four ongoing projects, following the completion of…
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Wayne Business Transforms Children’s Artwork Into Striking Pop Art Collages
Local parents and families have a unique way to preserve their children’s homemade artwork thanks to Pop Goes the Doodle, writes Anne E. Hill for Main Line Today. The Wayne business, owned and operated by artist Lauren Proud, transforms existing art pieces into a stunning pop art collage. Proud takes children’s sketches, paintings or simple…
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Wayne-Based SEMCAP AI Leads $8 Million Series A Investment In Lula Commerce
Wayne-based SEMCAP AI led an $8 million Series A round for Lula Commerce, a Philadelphia startup that is planning to accelerate the growth of its e-commerce platform aimed at the convenience store industry, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Along with SEMCAP AI, Ben Franklin Technology Partners’ GO PA Fund and several out-of-town…
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Valley Forge Military Academy Plans to Go Virtual During the Holidays
Valley Forge Military Academy in Wayne will switch to virtual learning between Thanksgiving and the New Year, writes Max Marin and Ryan W. Briggs for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 80 cadets would be welcomed back in person starting in January to finish out the school year. However, school leaders did not definitely say the Academy…
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Underground Cocktail Bar Jade Rabbit Opens in Wayne
Siblings Pearl and Paul Somboonsong, who run Maison Lotus in Wayne, opened Jade Rabbit last week, a cocktail bar situated underneath their upscale Vietnamese eatery, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The speakeasy-style bar is their passion project, alongside a banquet room for private events and mah-jongg games. While licensed and not a true…
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Wayne Financial Planner Gifts $3 Million to Temple University
Joslyn Ewart, a former music teacher and founder of Wayne-based Entrust Financial, has gifted $3 million to Temple University to name a deanship for the arts at the college, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Ewart will be the namesake of the deanship at Temple’s Center for Performing and Cinematic Arts, the first…
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Book Your Furry Friends A High-End Stay at Wayne’s Luxurious New Pet Hotel
Furry friends throughout Chester County can now take a luxurious stay at the new K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel, writes Richard Ilgenfritz for The Daily Local News. The pet boarding service’s newest location in Wayne offers boarding and doggie daycare. The resort aims to provide a high-end stay for pet companions from start to finish,…
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Closed Door Plans for a Charter School Preceded Valley Forge Military Academy Closing
Even as Valley Forge Military Academy struggled toward closure, another plan was quietly in the works at the Wayne campus to open a First Responders charter school there, writes Max Marin and Ryan W. Briggs for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Valley Forge Public Service Academy Charter School proposes to open next fall. This past September,…
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Women’s Resource Center in Wayne Marks 50 Years of Service to Community
The Women’s Resource Center in Wayne recently celebrated 50 years of service across the region, helping women rebuild their lives after losing their spouse through death or divorce, writes Gina Lizzo for the Main Line Today. Founded by five local women in 1975 as a community meeting, the center has grown into a multifaceted organization.…
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Wayne Native Reflects on Five Decades as a Phillies Peanut Vendor
Wayne native Cheryl Spielvogel is celebrating five remarkable decades as a Philadelphia Phillies icon, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. Spielvogel has worked at Phillies games as an Aramark peanut vendor for fifty years. She’s become a staple at Phillies ballparks over the decades, with many Phillies fans recognizing her voice and seeking her out to…
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Local Designer Transforms Wayne Home into Whimsical Wonderland
Local design firm Michelle Gage Interiors helped give a Wayne family their dream home, writes Eileen Smith Dallabrida for Main Line Today. The Philadelphia-based company renovated the 1935 home into a whimsical yet functional space. The unique design includes serene color palettes, mixed patterns, and layered textiles. A mix of blue, green, and neutral walls…
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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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