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A 43-year-old paraprofessional at Radnor Middle School was arrested February 26 by U.S. Marshals on an outstanding warrant from Texas for aggravated sexual assault of a child. The employee had been placed on administrative leave prior to the arrest. The charge is an allegation and has not been proven in court.

Police Superintendent Christopher Flanagan issued a public statement urging students, parents, and community members to report any suspicious or criminal activity to the department.

A 79-year-old Radnor man was transported to Lankenau Medical Center on March 3 after accidentally shooting himself at his residence. He is expected to make a full recovery.

Radnor Police have announced DUI checkpoints and increased patrols for this coming weekend.

The Radnor Township School District is actively reviewing its cyberbullying, harassment, and technology policies after a student was charged with creating AI-generated sexual images of classmates. The incident, which came to light in December, has drawn sustained public comment at board meetings, with parents describing lasting trauma to affected students.

The district is considering revisions that would explicitly address AI-generated material and off-campus conduct that affects the school environment. FOX 29 reported March 10 that new rules are under active consideration by the board.

The RTSD Facilities Committee reported at its March 10 meeting that pre-bid results for the Ithan Elementary School rebuild came in with a $2.9 million buffer from favorable bids. Early site preparation, including tree removal and erosion controls, is underway. Full mobilization and groundbreaking are targeted for April 2026.

The downtown Wayne planning process continues with emphasis on walkability, mixed housing options, parking solutions, and preserving the business district's character. Public input sessions remain ongoing at avisionforwayne.com.

Fearless Restaurants, operators of White Dog Café and Rosemary, is developing "Triple Crown," a new restaurant concept at the Radnor Hotel, 591 E. Lancaster Avenue. Details on format and opening date are forthcoming.

A new Italian restaurant called Testa Rossa is planned for the former Bertucci's space on Lancaster Avenue in Wayne.

The township maintains a running list of projects under review by the Planning Commission and Zoning Hearing Board. Residents can track current applications at radnor.com/currentlanddevelopmentprojects.

Multiple flood reduction projects are moving through the township's engineering pipeline: South Wayne Drainage Improvements (feasibility complete), North Wayne/Gulph Creek Flood Plain Creation (design phase), West Wayne Preserve stormwater management (design phase), and the South Wayne Municipal Parking Lot flood reduction project (design phase).

Planning continues for the eastward extension of the Radnor Trail past Radnor-Chester Road. Three crossing options remain under evaluation: at-grade, below-grade culvert, and a pedestrian bridge.

The stable renovation and pavilion replacement project at Fenimore Woods is in design/bid phase with community input sessions to be scheduled.

The Italian market closed its Wayne location on February 11 as part of Wakefern's closure of all three Di Bruno Bros stores: Wayne, Ardmore, and Center City.

The Wayne restaurant is opening a second location in Bryn Mawr, taking over the former Il Fiore space on Lancaster Avenue.

Radnor Parks & Recreation is starting a girls flag football program on March 30 for ages 5–12. Registration details available through the Parks & Rec office.

New Regional Rail schedules took effect February 1 with additional trips on several lines serving the Paoli/Thorndale corridor. Updated timetables are posted at septa.org.

A major bus network redesign affecting Delaware County routes begins implementation in August 2026.

The 2026 county budget includes a 19% property tax increase to 4.609 mills. The Budget Task Force is reconvening to review spending priorities and identify savings.