💡This Week's Guide to Local Life In the Upper Merion Area

COMMUNITY DAY IN WEST CONSHOHOCKEN

 🫂Get ready for some classic community fun! I wanted to let you know about West Conshohocken's Community Day on Saturday, August 9th, from 12-4 PM at Keith MacKenzie Park. Enjoy food, games, music, and more while connecting with your neighbors. 🎈

RIDIN’ WITH THE COPS

👮Here's a fun one! Go "Ridin' with the Cops" on August 6th from 5-8 PM. The ride starts at the Giant on Henderson Rd. and features a K9 demo, music, and treats. It's a great way to connect with our local officers. 🚲

LIVE MUSIC AT THE DEPOT BAR

🚂Get ready for a monster night of rock in Bridgeport! I had to share this epic lineup at The Depot Bar this Saturday, August 9th, featuring The Stone Eye, Double Planet, Bitchfork, and Hex Engine. A huge show for just a $ 5 cover. 🎸

FREE CONCERT FRIDAY

🤝I love sharing a great deal, and this one is fantastic! Enjoy a FREE show under the stars on August 8th at the Upper Merion Township Park. See Paul Simon's Graceland Experience, featuring legendary bassist Bakithi Kumalo, plus a Van Morrison tribute. An amazing night of music. 🎼

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT IN WEST CONSHOHOCKEN

It’s a busy week for community events in West Conshy! Join your neighbors and the West Conshohocken Police for National Night Out on Tuesday, August 5th, from 6-8:30 PM at MacKenzie Park. Enjoy free food, a bouncy house, and a dunk tank

THERE’S MORE!

These are just a few things happening locally this week. To see even more, including what’s happening in neighboring towns, check out the online Upper Merion Area Community Calendar. It’s both a Planner's Paradise to discover local fun, and a Promoter's Playground that can help showcase your events, specials, or anything else you’d love the community to know about!

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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

If you're a local collector or sportsman, here’s a resource you might find useful. TRULY EPIC specializes in firearm sales and accessories, with a key focus on offering our area's most affordable firearm transfers. It's a great spot to know about for both gear and expertise.

Mention learning about TRULY EPIC in the newsletter and they’ll give you 5% off any product or service.

You can check out their products and services on their webstie here: www.trmn8r.com

DO YOU KNOW YOUR PARKS?

I often see people in local groups asking where a specific park is located. To help, I though I’d share the official Upper Merion Township park map!

While the picture above gives you a good overview, the online version is even more helpful. For a clearer, interactive map that you can zoom in on to find exactly what you're looking for, click the link below. It's a great resource to save.

UMPA IS LOOKING FOR YOU

Passionate about theater and education? The Upper Merion Performing Arts (UMPA) is hiring! They're looking for a Vocal Teacher, plus Set and Lighting Designers, Prop Masters, and Carpenters to help bring their student shows to life. If you have experience working with kids (PreK-12) and want to make an impact, this is a fantastic opportunity.

PLANNING AN EPIC FANTASTY FOOTBALL DRAFT?

🏈As someone who believes fantasy football drafts are meant to be in-person events, I thought this was a fantastic idea. Uplink KOP is offering their space to host your draft party. You can make your picks, play their golf simulators, and even have food delivered. The best part? It’s BYOB at no extra cost. They’re even offering $ 10 off if you make fun of their manager for being a Cowboys fan🤣

You can reserve a spot at www.uplink.gg

GARDNERS - YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS THIS CLASS

🏡For all the local gardeners in our community, I spotted a class through the library that looks fantastic for getting the most out of your space. Penn State Master Gardener Kristi Wenrich is teaching a session on vertical gardening. You'll learn practical tips to protect your plants, extend the season, and even build simple trellises and low tunnels. The best part? No construction experience is needed! 🌱

UPPER MERION AREA MARKET UPDATE

KING OF PRUSSIA:

Curious about the King of Prussia real estate market? 🏡 It remains a hot seller's market! Homes are selling in just 13 days for 102% of the asking price, with a median price of $ 568,250. Although inventory has slightly increased, it's still very low, keeping conditions competitive. Buyers should be prepared to act fast and make strong offers to secure a home in this fast-moving market. It's definitely a seller's world right now! 🔥🔑

BRIDGEPORT:

Thinking about real estate in Bridgeport? 🏡 It's currently a seller's market! Homes are selling in about 25 days for 97% of the asking price, with a median price of $ 460,000. With low inventory, demand remains high. Buyers should be prepared to move quickly 💨 and make competitive offers to secure a home in this active market. Good luck out there! 💰