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Supporting Local Businesses...On The Mainline

Been Around for Decades Wayne Sporting Goods 1955, Galczenski family Braxtons 1938, owners John and Dave Braxton Cowan’s Flowers 1922, family-owned “We bought all our prom corsages and boutonnieres there.” Amy P. Farnan Jewelers 1915, third-generation,…

Been Around for Decades

Wayne Sporting Goods 1955, Galczenski family

Braxtons 1938, owners John and Dave Braxton

Cowan’s Flowers 1922, family-owned “We bought all our prom corsages and boutonnieres there.” Amy P.

Farnan Jewelers 1915, third-generation, Claire Farnan Nalence “Claire always greets me by name and asks about the family.” Paula R.

Tiger Shop 1970, David Abraham

D’Amicantonio Shoe Store 1932, third-generation family-owned

John’s Market 1978, John Vesper Jr “Jim went there with his grandfather and now Drew has his own custom sandwich.” Jodi W.

80s and 90s

The Garden Shoppe 1985, Dave and Geri Whetstone “The jersey corn and tomatoes!” Katie L.

Sweet Jazmines 1999, Kimberly Davis Cuthbert

Ithan Market 1998, Jim and Marion Greene (market’s been there for 50 years)

Do It Best 20 years, Lou and Karen Muth “My dad used to make up things to fix in my house just so he could go to Do It Best.” Sara B.

Paola’s Pizzeria e Cucina Italiana 1997, Paola Coppola

Great American Pub 1991, Hemcher family “Warm beer, cold food.  Reminds me of Jerkey’s.” Matt R.

Clay’s Bakery 1990, Bones Family

2000+

MainLine Neighbors  2004, started as InWayne.com, Regina Sullivan and Laura Woyak

Jules Thin Crust 2005, Jan and John Ordway

Tredici 2008, Alana Milazzo and Matt Huber “The soups and the Rocco Sandwich.” Greg B.

CocoBlu 2012, Alicia Eger

Main Point Books 2013, Cathy Fiebach

Christopher’s 2001, Chris and Molly Todd “They started the ‘renaissance’ and gave us all a taste of regeneration in our sleepy suburb.” Jodi W.

Kramer Drive, 2008, sisters Meg Robertson and Molly Ryan “They know me by name.  Super-great gifts!” Molly A.

Velvet Shoestring  and Studio 2012, mother/daughter Jacalyn Stephans and Avery McMahon

Cornerstone 2015, Christine Doherty Kondra and Nick Kondra

I know there are many more.  What are YOUR favorite local, independent stores, and why?  Leave a comment below and let us know!