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š¦ļø Today's weather: Warm and humid with a mix of clouds and sunshine and a high near 78Ā° (it'll feel closer to 89Ā°). Widely scattered thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening, so keep an eye on the sky if you'll be spending time outdoors.
Here's whatās in todayās Spotlight:
Support McKaigās while grabbing lunch
When and where to catch the opening of Into The Woods
This weekās housing market numbers
Whatās happening around town today
Thank you for reading!
Corey
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š”In The Spotlight
š„ Just Salad Grand Opening to Benefit McKaig Nature Center
King of Prussia's newest restaurant is giving back on opening day. Just Salad will donate $1 to the McKaig Nature Education Center for every in-store purchase made during its grand opening on Wednesday, August 5, from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. The new restaurant is located at 129 S. Gulph Road, next to CAVA and First Watch.
š“ Ride with Upper Merion Police Today
Looking for something fun to do this evening? Join the Upper Merion Police Department for its annual Ridin' with the Cops community bike ride today from 5ā8 p.m. The family-friendly, four-mile ride begins at the Giant parking lot, heads to Kingwood Park, and returns, with treats, giveaways, and a chance to win a bicycle along the way. Riders should bring a working bicycle and wear a helmet. If you haven't registered yet, contact Officer Van Dolsen to see if T-shirts are still available. More Details.
š Into the Woods JR. Opens Tonight
The Upper Merion Performing Arts 7ā12th Grade Summer Stock Program presents Into the Woods JR. tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Valley Forge Presbyterian Church. The Tony Award-winning musical brings beloved fairy tale characters like Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack, and the Witch together in a magical story about wishes, adventure, and unexpected consequences. An additional performance will be held Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Get Tickets.
šļø KOP Housing Market Holds Steady
Colors indicate relative popularity
The local market continues to move at a healthy pace. Over the past 30 days, RealScout tracked 181 active buyers generating 510 buyer interactions. During that same period, 33 homes hit the market at an average list price of $626.7K, while 25 homes sold for an average of $515K.
What it likely means: Buyer activity remains steady, and homes continue to change hands. While sellers are listing homes at higher price points, buyers are still finding success across a range of prices, suggesting well-priced homes continue to attract interest.
Based on rolling 30-day market activity data from RealScout.
š Happening Today
Need a little help getting over the hump? Here are a few things happening around town today:
Kids eat free at Peppers
Prime Rib special at The Ribby
Into The Woods at VF Presbyterian Church
Italian Night at Gypsy Saloon
Burger specials at Puddlerās Kitchen & Tap
Trivia at Peppers
Beer garden open at PK&T
Live music at Gypsy, Screwballs, and The Ribby
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Have a fantastic day,
Corey
