• Upper Merion Area Spotlight
  • Posts
  • πŸ’‘In The SpotlightπŸ’‘ Roadwork Ahead | Turnpike Gets An Upgrade | Last Call For Holiday Lights

πŸ’‘In The SpotlightπŸ’‘ Roadwork Ahead | Turnpike Gets An Upgrade | Last Call For Holiday Lights

Issue #049


Good Morning, Upper Merion!

Welcome to Sunday, when I like to celebrate you, the subscriber. As I write this, there are 1,443 of you. Thank you for being here! And congrats to Rose A. She is this week’s grand prize winner of a $25 e-gift card. Plenty of fun things happening around town today, lets get to them!

Corey | Chief Spotlighter πŸ’‘

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

In This Issue of the Upper Merion Area Spotlight:

 πŸ§  Winter Holidays Trivia

β˜€οΈ Upper Merion Area Weather

 πŸ“… Upper Merion Area Events

 πŸ’‘ Ford Street Road Work Slated for December 16-18

 πŸ’‘ King of Prussia Travelers to Benefit from New PA Turnpike Tolling System

 πŸ’‘ Time’s Almost Up! Today Is The Final Day To Enter Upper Merion’s Holiday Lights Contest

🏘️ Upper Merion Area Real Estate News and Events

 πŸ“ Resource Hub

WINTER HOLIDAYS TRIVIA

🧠Today’s Question: What red-breasted bird is often associated with Christmas in the UK?

πŸ™‹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 prizeβ€”a $25 Amazon eGift card!

Yesterdays Question: What is another name for Hanukkah?

Yesterday’s Answer: Festival of Lights βœ…

Grand Prize Winner: Rose A. πŸ‘

 EVENT SPOTLIGHT

Vendor Market @ Workhorse Brewery 11-5 p.m.

πŸ’‘πŸ’‘πŸ’‘πŸ’‘

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15TH

Activities and Recreation

Entertainment and Culture

  • Vendor Market
    πŸ“Workhorse Brewery | πŸ•’ 11:00 - 5:00 p.m.

  • Historic Valley Forge Station

    πŸ“Valley Forge National Historic Park | πŸ•’ 10:00 - 4:00 p.m.

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

  • Live Music: Tommy’s Open Mic
    πŸ“The Ribhouse | πŸ•’ 9:00 - 11:00 p.m.

  • 20th Anniversary Cabaret

    πŸ“Theatre Horizon | πŸ•’ Check showtimes

  • The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

    πŸ“Footlighters Theater | πŸ•’ Check Showtimes

  • Philly Sports Cards and Memorabilia Show

    πŸ“Oaks Expo | πŸ•’ 9:00 - 3:00 p.m.

  • The Philly vintage Flea

    πŸ“Oaks Expo | πŸ•’ 11:00 - 5:00 p.m.

For the Kids

  • KID Climbing and Fitness
    πŸ“ Reach Climbing and Fitness | πŸ“… View Calendar

  • Various Open Gym Activities
    πŸ“ Upper Merion Community Center | πŸ•’ 8:30 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.

  • Brunch with Santa
    πŸ“ Elmwood Park Zoo | πŸ•’ 10:00 - 1:45 p.m.

For the Pet People

SNEAK PEEK AT TOMORROW

  • Pajama Story Time

    πŸ“UMT Library | πŸ•’ 6:00 - 6:30 p.m.

  • Live Music: Danny Lynch

    πŸ“Gypsy Saloon | πŸ•’ 6:00 p.m.

Check back tomorrow for the full lineup of events.

LOOKING AHEAD

The Future is Fun: Upcoming Events to Know About

  • Fundraiser: Candlebrook Elementary

    πŸ“ Panera Bread | December 16, 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.

  • Meet Mr. and Mrs. Clause

    πŸ“ Peppers by Amedeo’s | πŸ“… December 19th and 21st | Grab your camera and come meet Mr. and Mrs. Clause for a Happy Hour OR a lunch

  • Nightly Hanukkah Candle Lighting

    πŸ“Miles Park | πŸ“… December 25 - January 1 | πŸ•Ž Come join Congregation Or Ami as we celebrate Hanukkah and "Light Up Lafayette Hill" at Miles Park

  • Greater Philadelphia Spring Home Show

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

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

Ford Street Road Work Slated for December 16-18

mine hunt GIF

Road work on Ford Street between Fourth Street and the Railroad Crossing/Vine Street will begin on December 16 and is expected to finish by December 18, weather permitting. Periodic road closures and parking restrictions will occur during the project.

King of Prussia Travelers to Benefit from New PA Turnpike Tolling System

follow the money switch GIF by Showtime

The PA Turnpike will launch Open Road Tolling (ORT) on January 5, 2025, with the system initially going live east of Reading and on the Northeast Extension, including near King of Prussia. ORT will collect tolls electronically as vehicles pass under gantries at highway speeds, eliminating toll booths. Statewide implementation is planned for January 2027. Most E-ZPass users will see toll decreases or minimal increases under the new rate structure.

Time’s Almost Up! Today Is The Final Day To Enter Upper Merion’s Holiday Lights Contest

Hallmarkies Countdowntochristmas GIF by Hallmark Channel

Today is the last day for Upper Merion residents to enter the Holiday Lights Contest. Judging will run from December 16 to 18, with winners announced on December 19. There are 7 categories and winners receive a yard sign and online recognition for their festive displays. Don’t miss this final opportunity to light up the neighborhood and spread holiday cheer!


OPEN HOUSES

πŸ“… December 15 | 🏠 55 Continental Way, Bridgeport | πŸ•’ 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.

πŸ“… December 15 | 🏠 60 Continental Way, Bridgeport | πŸ•’ 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.

πŸ“… December 15 | 🏠 1086 Longview Rd, King of Prussia | πŸ•’ 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

πŸ“… December 15 | 🏠 575 S. Goddard Blvd Unit 404 | πŸ•’ 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

πŸ“… December 15 | 🏠 1 E. Rambo St., Bridgeport | πŸ•’ 11:00 - 1:00 p.m.

πŸ“… December 15 | 🏠 632 School Line Drive, King of Prussia | πŸ•’ 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Didn’t see your house listed? Let us know about it here!

πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡ πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡

UMT-DIRECTORY.pdf39.75 KB β€’ PDF File
UMT-LINKS.pdf38.71 KB β€’ PDF File
BRIDGEPORT BOROUGH.pdf39.76 KB β€’ PDF File
WEST CONSHY BOROUGH.pdf40.61 KB β€’ PDF File
UMASD.pdf36.33 KB β€’ PDF File
UPPER MERION AREA HOLIDAY GUIDE 2024.pdf1.22 MB β€’ PDF File

HOW DID WE DO?

How did we do in this issue of Upper Merion Area Spotlight?

Login or Subscribe to participate in polls.