Good Morning, Upper Merion!
Welcome to Thursday! The holiday spirit is in full swing, so grab your gift wrap, cookies, and maybe a little patience for navigating some parts of town. ššŖš§
The Upper Merion Police are hosting their festive āWrap with a Copā eventāperfect for spreading cheer while getting those last-minute gifts wrapped!
Over at Elmwood Park Zoo, itās double the fun with Wild Lights and cookie decoratingāa glowing good time for the whole family.
Meanwhile, King of Prussia is tackling recurring sinkhole issues, with new closures in place. Make sure to plan accordingly!
Lots to get to today, so letās get started!
Ciao for now!
Corey | Chief Spotlighter š”
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In This Issue of the Upper Merion Area Spotlight:
š§ Winter Holidays Trivia
āļø Upper Merion Area Weather
š Upper Merion Area Events
š” Join Upper Merion Police for āWrap with a Copā Holiday Fun
š” Wild Lights AND Cookie Decorating at Elmwood Park Zoo
š” Recurring Sinkhole Issues Hit King of Prussia, Prompting New Closures
šļø Upper Merion Area Real Estate Daily Update
š Resource Hub
WINTER HOLIDAYS TRIVIA
š§ Todayās Question: What food is traditionally eaten during Hanukkah and is made from potatoes?
šThink you know the answer? Click the button below to submit your response! All correct answers will be entered into today's spin to determine the Daily Winner (8 p.m. deadline). Daily Winners earn a spot on the Winner's Wheel, where they'll have a chance to win the grand prizeāa $25 Amazon eGift card!
Yesterdays Question: What famous Christmas story starts with "Every Who down in Whoville liked Christmas a lot"?
Yesterdayās Answer: How the Grinch Stole Christmas ā
Daily Winner: Kat Z.š
EVENT SPOTLIGHT
Meet Santa | Peppers by Amedeoās | 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19TH
Activities and Recreation
Santa Photos at The Court
š The Court at King of Prussia | š By AppointmentSanta Photos at The Plaza
š The Plaza at King of Prussia | š By AppointmentGroup Exercise
š Upper Merion Community Center | š Todayās classesOpen Gym
š Upper Merion Community Center | š Todayās Open Gym TimesDaily Activities
š Upper Merion Senior Center | š Todayās Activities
ADULT Climbing and Fitness
š Reach Climbing and Fitness | š View CalendarClassroom Instruction
š Kings Shooters Supply | š View ClassesRange Instruction
š Kings Shooters Supply | š View ClassesIn Store Cooking Classes
š Sur La Table | š View Available ClassesWild Lights
š Elmwood Park Zoo | š 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.Mahjong Meetup Mania
š UMT Library | š 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Entertainment and Culture
Holiday Bingo
š Bridgeport Fire Company No. 1 | š 6:50 p.m.
Art Exhibitions
š Jenkins Arboretum | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
š Upper Merion Community Center | Business hours
Historic Valley Forge Station
š Valley Forge National Historic Park | š 10:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Open House Washingtonās Headquarters
š Valley Forge National Historical Park | š 10:00 - 4:00 p.m.Meet Santa
šPeppers by Amedeoās | š 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Native Evergreens
š Jenkins Arboretum | š 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Bridgeport Bingo
š Bridgeport Fire Company No. 1 | š 6:50 p.m.
Live Music: Acoustics with Bryan Miller
š The Ribhouse | š 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Live Music: Marc Storace
š Gypsy Saloon | š 6:30 p.m
Live Music: Sounds of Phoenix
š Screwballs | š 8:30 p.m.
For the Kids
Cookie Decoration with Mrs. Clause
š Elmwood Park Zoo - Calle Mae Pavilion | š 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.Christmas Baby Storytime
š UMT Library | š 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Christmas Baby Storytime
š UMT Library | š 11:15 - 11:45 a.m.
KID Climbing and Fitness
š Reach Climbing and Fitness | š View CalendarVarious Open Gym Activities
š Upper Merion Community Center | š Todayās Schedule
For the Pet People
Pet Friendly Establishments
š Upper Merion Area | š View ListBark U Festive Photo Contest
š Bark U | š Through December 19thChristmas Themed Photos
š Playtime Pet Resort | š Through December 21st
SNEAK PEEK AT TOMORROW
Eagle Shows: Gun Show
š Oaks Expo | š 1:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Holiday Ugly Sweater Party and Contest
š Midtown Social | š 7:00 p.m.
Check back tomorrow for the full lineup of events.
LOOKING AHEAD
The Future is Fun: Upcoming Events to Know About
Meet Mr. and Mrs. Clause
š Peppers by Amedeoās | š December 19th and 21st | Grab your camera and come meet Mr. and Mrs. Clause for a Happy Hour OR a lunch
Eagle Shows
š Oaks Expo | š December 20-22 | Eagle Shows are a one-of-a-kind event that turns your local event hall into a gun show that draws attendees and vendors from across the region to a single location for a weekend of family fun.
Nightly Hanukkah Candle Lighting
šMiles Park | š December 25 - January 1 | š Come join Congregation Or Ami as we celebrate Hanukkah and "Light Up Lafayette Hill" at Miles Park
Kiddies New Yearās Eve Party
šSouthern Cross Kitchen | š December 31st | Annual New Yearās Eve party for kids: games, prizes, ball drop, and more.
Greater Philadelphia Spring Home Show
šValley Forge Casino Resort | š January 3-5 | š Be prepared to be to inspired, motivated and excited for your upcoming home improvement
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Join Upper Merion Police for āWrap with a Copā Holiday Fun
Flyer courtesy of Crimewatch App
The Upper Merion Police Department invites the community to āWrap with a Cop,ā a festive holiday event on Sunday, December 22nd, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Held in the Plaza Connector near the Savor Food Court, the event features officers helping with gift wrapping, along with music and snacks to enhance the holiday spirit. Itās a chance to connect with local police, enjoy seasonal cheer, and ease holiday preparations in a relaxed setting.
Wild Lights AND Cookie Decorating at Elmwood Park Zoo
Join Mrs. Claus for a delightful cookie-decorating experience at Wild Lights, sponsored by Bredenbeck's Bakery. Decorating will be held in the Calle Mae Pavilion during Wild Lights this evening. Donāt let the kids miss all the sweet, festive fun!
Recurring Sinkhole Issues Hit King of Prussia, Prompting New Closures
A sinkhole has caused closures near a Walgreens store on Route 202 in King of Prussia. Police have restricted access to the rear entrance and drive-thru area, urging the public to avoid the site. This area has faced recurring sinkhole problems, with similar incidents affecting nearby roads and trails earlier this year.
MARKET ACTIVITY REPORT FOR KING OF PRUSSIA (last 30 days)
AREA WITH POPULAR LISTINGS
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# of active buyers: 158
# of buyer interactions: 611
Recently listed/Updated listings: 47
Average list price: $661.7K
Average list price/sq ft: $308
Recently sold listings: 50
Average sold price: $513.2K
Average sold price/sq ft: $295
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