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In The Spotlight💡A Focus On The Future: Overlook At Town Center | A New Year's Option For Kids | 78 Mile Challenge Logo Contest

Issue #056


Good Morning, Upper Merion!

Welcome to Monday, and Happy Festivus, the holiday “for the rest of us,” so feel free to air your grievances… or just enjoy some laughs with loved ones. (No feats of strength required!)

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Let’s see what today has in store.

Corey | Chief Spotlighter 💡

P.S. Got some local news or events we should know about? Click the button below and let us know—it’s your newsletter, after all! 😊

In This Issue of the Upper Merion Area Spotlight:

 🧠 Winter Holidays Trivia

☀️ Upper Merion Area Weather

 📅 Upper Merion Area Events

 💡 Future Focus: Overlook at Town Center

 💡 Countdown Fun for Kids: Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Southern Cross Kitchen

 💡 Design the Next Icon: Valley Forge’s 78-Mile Challenge Logo Contest

🏘️ Upper Merion Area Real Estate Daily Update

 📝 Resource Hub

WINTER HOLIDAYS TRIVIA

🧠Today’s Question: What type of calendar is used to count down the days to Christmas in December?

🙋Think 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 prize—a $25 Amazon eGift card!

Yesterdays Question: In Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol, what is the first ghost to visit Ebenezer Scrooge?

Yesterday’s Answer: Jacob Marley

Daily Winner:  Debbie R.👏

 EVENT SPOTLIGHT

Monday Night Football Experience | Great American Pub -Conshy | 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

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MONDAY, DECEMBER 23RD

Activities and Recreation

Entertainment and Culture

  • Art Exhibitions

    📍 Jenkins Arboretum | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

    📍 Upper Merion Community Center | Business hours

  • Historic Valley Forge Station

    📍 Valley Forge National Historic Park | 🕒 10:00 - 4:00 p.m.

  • Open House Washington’s Headquarters
    📍 Valley Forge National Historical Park | 🕒 10:00 - 4:00 p.m.

  • Live Music: Jack Mangene

    📍 Gypsy Saloon | 🕒 6:00 p.m.

  • Monday Night Football Experience

    📍 Great American Pub Conshy | 🕒 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

  • MNF Party: DJ Muve

    📍 Great American Pub Conshy | 🕒 9:30 - 1:30 a.m.

For the Kids

  • KID Climbing and Fitness
    📍 Reach Climbing and Fitness | 📅 View Calendar

  • Various Open Gym Activities
    📍 Upper Merion Community Center | 🕒 Today’s Schedule

  • Bluey CAMP Experience

    📍 King of Prussia Mall | 📅 Check Schedule

For the Pet People

  • Pet Friendly Establishments
    📍 Upper Merion Area | 📃 View List

  • Dog Nights
    📍 Elmwood Park Zoo | Last one December 29th | 🕒 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.

SNEAK PEEK AT TOMORROW

  • Santa Claus Is Coming To Town

    📍 West Conshohocken | Courtesty of George Clay Fire Co. | 🕒5:30 p.m.

    📍 King of Prussia | KOP Volunteer Fire Co. | 🕒 9:00 a.m. 

  • Christmas Eve Party

    📍 V.F.W. Post 1074 | 🕒 9:00 p.m.

Check back tomorrow for the full lineup of events.

LOOKING AHEAD

The Future is Fun: Upcoming Events to Know About

  • Light up Conshy - Grand Menorah

    📍Mary H Wood Park | 📅 December 26 | 🕎 Join together in Unity to Light Up Conshy with the Bright Lights of the Giant Chanukah Menorah!

  • Nightly Hanukkah Candle Lighting

    📍Miles Park | 📅 December 25 - January 1 | 🕎 Come join Congregation Or Ami as we celebrate Hanukkah and "Light Up Lafayette Hill" at Miles Park

  • Families New Year’s Eve Celebration

    📍 Arnold’s Family Fun Center | 📅 December 31st | Free family attractions: Ball drop - DJ - Close up Magic

  • Kiddies New Year’s Eve Party

    📍Southern Cross Kitchen | 📅 December 31st | Annual New Year’s Eve party for kids: games, prizes, ball drop, and more.

  • Greater Philadelphia Spring Home Show

    📍Valley Forge Casino Resort | 📅 January 3-5 | 🏠 Be prepared to be to inspired, motivated and excited for your upcoming home improvement

👇Don’t see your event listed? Click here to add your event(s). 👇

Future Focus: Projects and Openings in Upper Merion

Overlook at Town Center
Approved for development at the Village at Valley Forge, the Overlook at Town Center will include 142 stacked townhomes. This project is part of the settlement of the golf course litigation and is expected to be completed in 2025. It’s another step in expanding Upper Merion’s growing residential options.

Countdown Fun for Kids: Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Southern Cross Kitchen

Ring in the New Year with fun for the whole family! Southern Cross Kitchen is hosting a Kiddie New Year’s Eve Party on December 31st, featuring kid-friendly activities, delicious food, and an early countdown perfect for little ones. It’s a fantastic way for families to celebrate together before the adults enjoy their own festivities. Reserve your spot today and create lasting memories! Learn more here.

Design the Next Icon: Valley Forge’s 78-Mile Challenge Logo Contest

Unleash your creativity and make your mark on history! Valley Forge National Historical Park is calling on artists and designers to create the official logo for their 78-Mile Challenge. This is your chance to inspire outdoor adventurers and leave a lasting impression on this cherished landmark. Submit your original design and be part of something special. Learn more and enter here.


MARKET ACTIVITY REPORT FOR KING OF PRUSSIA (last 30 days)

AREA WITH POPULAR LISTINGS

Data provided by Carolyn Kaufmann | Keller Williams Main Line

Carolyn Kaufmann | Keller Williams Main Line

  • # of active buyers: 143

  • # of buyer interactions: 567

  • Recently listed/Updated listings: 47

  • Average list price: $661.7K

  • Average list price/sq ft: $308

  • Recently sold listings: 52

  • Average sold price: $507.4K

  • Average sold price/sq ft: $295

**Data updated daily**

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