Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Children and adults are needed to two hours of volunteer service Saturday.
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Wednesday, May 15
The Wayne Business Association is holding its annual Clean Up Day on Saturday, May 18 from 9 to 11 a.m. The event started as a way to clean up the area in preparation for the annual Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony. To participate, just meet at the War Memorial in the parking lot across from the Radnor Middle School. Volunteers will walk and clean the Memorial Day Parade route starting from South Wayne Avenue. Trash bags, gloves, and a t-shirt are supplied.
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
New board members were sworn in and awards were given out at the annual meeting.
The Wayne Business Association held its annual awards dinner Thursday, April 18 at the Radnor Hotel. Louisa McDonald received the Benjamin V. M. Wilson Community Service Award for her Santa's Brigade, which collects toys and gives them to children who need them. Deanna Doane of Click Canyon received the Lawrence T. Adelberger, Sr. Member Service Award. Carol Jane of the Neighborhood League Shops and Jaime Whitcomb of Red Mango were sworn in as new board members.
Monday, April 15, 2013
The Wheels of Wayne car show event will be held on April 21 in downtown Wayne.
Radnor's first ever car show will be held on April 21 in downtown Wayne on North Wayne and West avenues. From noon to 4 p.m., the community can enjoy the unique and eclectic cars and motorcycles for free. There will be vendors and a pulled pork cook-off by local restaurants. The event is a co-hosted by Radnor Recreation and the Wayne Business Association. For more information, visit www.radnorrecreation.com or call 610-688-5600 or email thileman@radnor.org.
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Wayne may be getting new holiday decorations this year.
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- Sam Strike
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Thursday, March 7
The Wayne Business Association pays for the holiday decorations in downtown Wayne. On Thursday morning its Board of Directors met and tried out a new lighting fixture for the town's light poles. Chris Todd of Christopher's shows board members what the lighted wreaths would look like. A vote on new decorations is forthcoming.
Friday, February 22, 2013
There are three upcoming ways that you can support the A Better Chance program.
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Friday, February 22
Radnor's A Better Chance house hosted the Wayne Business Associaiton's monthly meeting on Thursday, Feb. 21. A Better Chance is a program that allows children from disadvantaged areas to attend a high school that may give them a better chance at success. The Radnor ABC house is on West Wayne Avenue in Wayne. The program has been in existence since 1972 in Radnor. Watch a TV interview with Anna Davis, vice president of Radnor ABC, and Vanessa Ramlal and Eliezer Marte, current participants in the program. Here's how you can help Radnor ABC:
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Santa wants to say "thank you."
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Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Dear children, Ho! Ho! Ho! I just rode into Wayne last Saturday morning on the Radnor Fire Company ladder truck. The Radnor High School and Valley Forge Military bands sounded great as I followed them into town. On the porch of the Wayne Hotel, I met the coolest kids, who told me what they wished for Christmas. Santa thanks Paramour for their delicious cookies and hot chocolate! Sarah told me she loves Christmas, and would like a swim bag and art supplies. Clare hopes to get a puppy stuffed animal and a pillow pet, while Ryder wants Temple of Fire. Jack listed many things he would like, including Legos and a keyboard. Thankfully he also said I don’t have to get him everything on the list! Orlaith asked for Horseland and sister Nuala …
Friday, October 12, 2012
Dr. Danielle Gray of Restore Chiropractic is listed as a Main Line success story.
Dr. Danielle Gray of Restore Chiropractic in Wayne has made the list of 21 "power women" on the Main Line by Main Line Today Magazine. Her specialty, Upper Cervical Specific Chiropractic Care, "focuses on removing nerve irritation to restore communication between the brain and the body," according to her Web site. Learn more about Gray, her practice and what led her to this profession by watching the 30-minute interview that Radnor Patch editor Sam Strike did on her TV show. Just click on the photo at right. According to the Main Line Today article, Gray said, “If you look at the cause of the pain, it’s usually that your nervous system isn’t functioning properly." Gray will be speaking at the Oct. 18 Wayne Business Association member …
Monday, September 17, 2012
The 20th annual event from the Wayne Business Association drew thousands into downtown Wayne.
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Monday, September 17, 2012
The 20th annual Radnor Fall Festival from the Wayne Business Association was held on Sunday, September 16 on North Wayne Avenue in the heart of downtown Wayne. The free event featured local businesses and organizations, restaurants, rides, games, entertainment and the Top Dog contest. Watch a video from the Top Dog contest from Main Line Media news. Radnor Patch also attended the festival. Editor Sam Strike is a co-chair for the annual event. Event Sponsors Sila Eagle Village Shops Sovereign Bank Villanova University Radnor Township AAA BQ Basement Systems Renewal by Anderson Pete's Main Line Auto Wash Ella's American Bistro Woodlynde School Keystone Gardens Bartlett Tree Experts Jules Thin Crust The School in Rose Valley Do It Best
Monday, September 10, 2012
The 20th annual event takes place on North Wayne Avenue in Wayne.
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Monday, September 10, 2012
The 20th annual Radnor Fall Festival from the Wayne Business Association will be held on Sunday, September 16, 2012 on North Wayne Avenue in the heart of downtown Wayne from 1 to 5 p.m. The event continues to be the most highly anticipated exhibition of the Radnor community, including a host of the local restaurants, non-profits and businesses that have helped to give this township bragging rights as one of Money Magazine’s 100 best places to live. The event will include: Activities for children of all ages, including the rock climbing wall, moon bounces, face painters, henna artists and more! The Top Dog Show (at 3 p.m.) Live folk, rock and children’s music Wayne Art Center will be offering children’s projects Local authors Dorothy …
Monday, April 9, 2012
The award is given to an individual from the Radnor community who is actively involved in the community as a volunteer.
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Monday, April 9, 2012
Wayne resident Bob Miccolis was chosen the recipient of this year’s Benjamin V. M. Wilson Community Service Award from the Wayne Business Association and corporate sponsor Bryn Mawr Trust Company. The award is given to an individual from the Radnor community who is actively involved in the community as a volunteer, and who emulates Ben’s spirit of kindness, cheerfulness, and courage. Miccolis has been heavily involved in Radnor youth sports and scouting for more than 20 years. Read a profile on Miccolis here. The award will be presented at the WBA annual dinner meeting at the Radnor Hotel on April 19. Past recipients of the award include Bernadette Bundy, Justin McCarthy, Art Lewis, Bill Braxton, Ernest Eadeh, John W. Fischer, Herb …
Jim L
9:28 am on Monday, April 15, 2013
After reading that that municipal parking lot will also be closed, I wonder if anyone has figured out where visitors plan to park!!?? It's hard enough to park in Wayne on a good day, now it will be almost impossible to park (legally) anywhere within a mile from town. more ›