In The Spotlight💡A New Year | A New You | New Things Coming To Upper Merion

Issue #058

January 02, 2025

Good Morning, Upper Merion!

Happy New Year!! We’ve missed you, but we can’t wait to tell you all of the great things happening in and around our area, so let’s get to it!

In today’s Spotlight:

💡Today’s Athletic Contests for Upper Merion High School

💡Montco Becomes First U.S. County to Win Prestigious Canadian Award

💡2025 Projects and Openings in Upper Merion: Maurice Stephens House

If you want to be that person everyone secretly wants to sit next to at trivia night, then keep on reading! Ciao for now!

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:

🏘️ Real Estate and Housing Insights

📅 Lifestyle and Local Happenings

📝 Community Services and Resources

📰 Local News and Community Updates

☀️ Upper Merion Weather

THOUGHTFUL THURSDAY - REAL ESTATE FAQ’S

WHY IS JANUARY A GOOD TIME TO BUY OR SELL?

For Buyers:

  • Less Competition: Fewer buyers in January means less chance of bidding wars, giving you more negotiating power.

  • Motivated Sellers: January sellers are often eager to close quickly due to job relocations or financial goals, leading to potential deals.

  • Quicker Transactions: Lenders and title companies are less busy, enabling faster closings.

For Sellers:

  • Serious Buyers Only: Buyers in January are typically more motivated, driven by immediate needs like job changes or tax benefits.

  • Less Competition Among Listings: With fewer homes on the market, your property has a better chance to stand out.

Market Insights:

  • While spring and summer are peak seasons, January presents unique opportunities for both buyers and sellers. Partnering with a skilled real estate agent can help you navigate the winter market and achieve your goals.

Are You:

  • 🤔 Curious about real-time market activity in your neighborhood?

  • 💰 Looking to find out your home’s value in minutes?

  • 📋 Interested in viewing all active and coming soon listings?

  • 🏠 Looking to help someone buy or sell a home in Upper Merion?

SPONSORED BY: Carolyn Kauffman, Realtor

If you answered yes to any of the above, CLICK HERE to connect with Carolyn, your trusted local expert for all things Real Estate in Upper Merion!

Keller Williams Main Line

THURSDAY, JANUARY 2nd

  • ONLINE cooking class: Winter Harvest
    📍 Sur La Table | 🕒 7:00 p.m.

  • Complimentary Rum Tasting
    📍Paladar | 🕒 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

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

  • Classroom Instruction
    📍 Kings Shooters Supply | 📅 View Classes

  • Range Instruction
    📍 Kings Shooters Supply | 📅 View Classes

  • In Store Cooking Classes
    📍 Sur La Table | 📅 View Available Classes

  • Daily Orientation Film
    📍The Theatre at Valley Forge | 🕒 9:30 - 4:00 p.m. | every ½ hour | watch online

  • Bird Watching
    📍 John James Audubon Center | 🕒 Trail and Museum Hours

  • Art Exhibitions

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

    📍 Upper Merion Community Center | Business hours

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

  • Bluey CAMP Experience

    📍 King of Prussia Mall | 📅 Check Schedule

  • Arts and Drafts
    📍 Workhorse | 🕒 All Day

  • Live Music: Sounds of Phoenix
    📍 Screwballs | 🕒 8:30 - 11:30 p.m.

  • Live Music: Vince Schneider

    📍 Pepper’s | 🕒 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.

  • Live Music: Marc Storace
    📍 Gypsy Saloon | 🕒 6:30 p.m.

  • Live Music: Karl’s Garcia Band (JGB Tribute)
    📍 118 North | 🕒 Doors 6:00 p.m | Show 8:00 p.m.

LOOKING AHEAD

The Future is Fun: Upcoming Events to Know About

  • Live Music: Rougarou
    📍 Ribhouse | 📅 January 3rd | 🕒 9:00 p.m.

  • Live Music: Ken Pierson
    📍Taphouse 23 | 📅 January 3rd |🕒 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.

  • Live Music: Chris Giakas
    📍 Southern Cross Kitchen | 📅 January 3rd | 🕒 6:30 p.m.

  • Jurassic Quest
    📍 Oaks Expo | 📅 January 3-5

  • 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

  • Live Music: Stephanie Grace Band (Taylor Swift Tribute and more)
    📍 Water Tower Theatre (Arnold’s) | 📅 January 4th | 🕒 Doors 7:00 p.m. | Showtime 8:00 - 10:30 p.m.

LOOKING FOR A BIGGER ADVENTURE?

🎉 Disney's Free Dining Promotion is Back! 🍽️

Dreaming of a magical Disney getaway? Now’s the perfect time!

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📅 Travel Dates:

  • Most arrivals starting May 27 through June 26, 2025 and July 7 through August 6, 2025

Have questions? Contact the Pros ([email protected]) to see how you can take advantage of this new promotion!

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Upper Merion Athletes Back In Action For 2025

Here is what’s happening:

  • Thursday, January 2nd, 2025: 

  • Boy’s Freshman Basketball AT Phoenixville | 3:30 PM

  • Boy’s Junior Varsity Basketball AT Phoenixville | 5:30 PM

  • Boy’s Varsity Basketball AT Phoenixville | 6:45 PM

GO VIKES!

Montco Becomes First U.S. County to Win Prestigious Canadian Award

Montgomery County has become the first U.S. county to receive the Maple Leaf Award from Canada’s Consulate General in New York, honoring its robust trade relationship with Canada. In 2024, the county exported $1 billion in goods and provided $229 million in services across various industries, solidifying its economic importance.

2025 Projects and Openings in Upper Merion: Maurice Stephens House

The historic Maurice Stephens House in Valley Forge Park is undergoing renovation and is slated to open in 2025. Once completed, it will serve as the new home of the Valley Forge Park Alliance and include ANEU Kitchen, a cozy café for park visitors. This restoration blends historical preservation with modern functionality, enhancing the park’s offerings for the community and visitors alike

UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP LIBRARY

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • Mahjong Meetup Mania | 📅 January 2nd | 🕒1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

  • Homeschool Afternoon - Circuits and Stem | 📅 January 6th | 🕒2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

  • Silent Book Club | 📅 January 6th | 🕒6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

  • Little Theatre | 📅 January 6th | 🕒6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

  • For event details and a full look at the event calendar, click here.

PARKS AND RECREATION

UPPER MERION COMMUNITY CENTER

UPPER MERION PARKS SYSTEM

Parks available for rent:

Heuser Park

Other Upper Merion Area Parks

  • Baxter Field

  • Betzwood

  • Daniel T. Kellett Skatepark

  • Executive Estates

  • Gypsy Road Nature Area

  • John S. Trinsey Jr. Mem. Boathouse

  • Kingswood Road

  • Leo M. Ross

  • McKaig Nature Center

  • Merrill C. Young Park

  • Norview Farm

  • Swedesburg

  • Sweetbriar

  • Tabak

  • Upper Merion Cultural Center

  • Walker Field

  • William Wall Memorial Park

  • Whitegate Park

MUNICIPAL MEMOS

UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP

BRIDGEPORT BOROUGH

WEST CONSHOHOCKEN BOROUGH

PUT IT ON YOUR RADAR

  • New Year’s Day | 📅 January 1st | All municipal offices closed.

  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | 📅 January 20th | All municipal officess closed.

FOOD PANTRIES

LOVE WORKS RESOURCE CENTER

  • Food distribution | 📅 Tuesdays and Saturdays | 🕒10:00 - 12:00 p.m.

  • Make a monetary donation

  • Become a volunteer

  • Most needed items

UPPER MERION AREA COMMUNITY CUPBOARD

  • Food distribution | 📅 Tuesdays | 🕒9:30 - 11:30 a.m. and 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

  • Make a food donation | 📅 Mondays | 🕒3:00 - 6:00 p.m.

  • Make a monetary donation

  • Become a volunteer

  • Most needed items

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