Issue #027

💡Great Weekend for OPEN HOUSES💡Valley Forge Entrance Getting Major Upgrade💡King of Prussia Apartment Intruder Faces Lengthy Sentence💡

November 23, 2024

In this issue of the Upper Merion Area Spotlight:

 🧠 Local Trivia

☀️ Upper Merion Area Weather

 📅 Upper Merion Area Events and Entertainment

 🎸Live Music Locations

 🤝 Yard/Moving/Estate Sales

 🧑‍🎓 Student Spotlight

 🏫 Upper Merion Area School District News and Events

 🐕‍🦺 Pet People

🏘️ King of Prussia Apartment Intruder Faces Lengthy Sentence for Privacy Invasion

 🚓 Montgomery County Woman Admits to Aggravated Assault in Traffic Dispute

🛣️ Route 23 and North Gulph Road to Be Relocated in Major Valley Forge Upgrade

🏘️ Upper Merion Area Real Estate News and Events

 📝 Municipal Memos

🏙️ Municipal Directories

Local Trivia

Today’s Question: Which sportsbook operates within Valley Forge Casino Resort in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania?

Head over to our Facebook Page to share your answer in the comments. One correct commenter will have their name put on the Winner’s Wheel for a chance to win a gift card to a local establishment of their choice.

Yesterday’s Answer: VALLEY FORGE CONVENTION CENTER

🎄THE ULTIMATE HOLIDAY EVENT GUIDE 🎄

It’s finally here. Get ready to celebrate the season with this curated list of festive events happening in the Upper Merion Area! From tree lightings to holiday markets and everything in between, this guide will be your go-to resource for spreading cheer locally. Click on the green times for more event info. We’ll continue to add events as they become public!

UMASpotlight-HOLIDAYGUIDE.pdf1.20 MB • PDF File

EVENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT  

 Saturday, November 23

  • Santa photos @ The PLAZA (book here) 🎅

  • Wild Lights @Elmwood Park Zoo (5-9 p.m.) 🦒

  • In store cooking classes @ Sur la table in the KOP Mall (Check out classes)

  • Santa photos @ The COURT (book here) 🎅

  • Saturday Storytime - Thanksgiving @ UMT Library (10:30 - 11:00 a.m.) 📚

  • Kid classes available @ Reach (Check out classes) 🧗

  • Concealed carry permit class (day 1) @ Kings Shooters

  • CheerSport Oaks classic @ The Oaks Expo (7 a.m. - 10 p.m.) 

  • East Coast Reptile Super Expo @ The Oaks Expo (9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) 🦎

  • Chili cook off @ Nor-View Farm Park (10-2:00 p.m.)

  • Live Music 🎸

    • Krimson Cirkus @ Peppers (8:30 p.m.) 🌶️

    • Bonehead @ Screwballs (8:30 - 12:30 a.m.) ⚾

    • Scooter and Pablo @ Taphouse 23 (7-10)

    • Whiskey Logic @ The Ribhouse (9-1:00 a.m.) 🐷

Sunday, November 24

  • Santa photos @ The PLAZA (book here) 🎅

  • Wild Lights @Elmwood Park Zoo (5-9 p.m.) 🦒

  • In store cooking classes @ Sur la table in the KOP Mall (Check out classes)

  • Santa photos @ The COURT (book here) 🎅

  • Kid classes available @ Reach (Check out classes) 🧗

  • Concealed carry permit class (day 2) @ Kings Shooters

  • Live Music 🎸

    • Flamin’ Caucasians @ Peppers (5 p.m.) 🌶️

    • Grateful Sunday with Deal @ The Ribhouse (4-8:00 p.m.) 🐷

    • Tommy’s Open Mic @ The Ribhouse (9-11:00 p.m.) 🐷

Monday, November 25

  • Skill and Drills @ Kings Shooters (7-9 p.m.)

  • 50 cent wings all day and night @ Screwballs ⚾

  • “Clean the Attic” Bingo @ The Ribhouse (5-8 p.m.)

  • Santa photos @ The PLAZA (book here) 🎅

  • Santa photos @ The COURT (book here) 🎅

  • Wild Lights @Elmwood Park Zoo (5-9 p.m.) 🦒

  • In store cooking classes @ Sur la table in the KOP Mall (Check out classes)

  • Kid classes available @ Reach (Check out classes) 🧗

  • Sign Language Fun @ The UMT Library (5-5:45 p.m.) 📚

  • Knit Night @ The UMT Library (6-8 p.m.) 📚

  • Occupation Exploration @ The UMT Library (6:30-7:30 p.m.) 📚

MORE UPCOMING TICKETED EVENTS

  • The Nutcracker Remixed - Upper Merion Middle School - December 7th (2:30 and 5:00 p.m. showtimes) 

  • Meat Bingo, Benefiting Honor Flight Philadelphia Firehouse- Swedesburg Volunteer Fire, December 8th (12-4 p.m.)

  • Christmas Comedy by ETC Theater - MDP Providence Hall - info and tix.

 YARD/MOVING/ESTATE SALES

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UPPER MERION AREA

HIGH SCHOOL

 Winter Varsity Sports

UPPER MERION AREA

MIDDLE SCHOOL

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

Candlebrook Elementary Fundraiser

  • November 18th-23rd

  • Chick-fil-A donating 15% of all purchases

  • Mention Candlebrook fundraiser OR us promo code “school” (lowercase) when ordering online.

SCHOOL BOARD

 November 18

  • Curriculum/Technology/Student Services Committee

    • Agenda Items: Mid Year updates on Federal Grants, SAIL transition program, comments from the board and the public.

    • DID YOU MISS IT?? Watch it HERE

Resources:

Everything for Pets and the People Who

Love Them

Local Pet Events:

  • Pet photos with Santa @ The Court | December 1st - 6:30-7:30 p.m.

  • Adoption event @ Pet Smart in KOP | November 23rd - 11:00-2:00 p.m.

  • Dog nights @ Elmwood Park Zoo | November 24th - 5:00-9:00 pm.

    • Make sure to register your dog(s) prior to your first visit.

  • Providence Animal Center Pet Adoption @ KOP Mall | December 7 - 12-3 p.m.

Pet Friendly Establishments:

  • Puddlers Kitchen and Tap

  • Frosty Falls

  • True Food (patio)

  • Bald Birds Brewery

  • City Works (patio)

  • Davios (patio)

  • Workhorse (patio)

  • Who are we missing? Tell us here

King of Prussia Apartment Intruder Faces Lengthy Sentence for Privacy Invasion

Ryan John Selleny, 28, pleaded guilty to repeatedly invading a King of Prussia apartment, recording a woman without her consent, and stealing personal items. He faces decades in prison and awaits sentencing, pending a psychosexual evaluation and a decision on a potential sentencing agreement. Selleny admitted to similar crimes against other victims in the same apartment complex. He will be subject to Pennsylvania’s sexual offender registration requirements for 25 years.

Montgomery County Woman Admits to Aggravated Assault in Traffic Dispute

Byeia Antoinette Johnson, 31, was sentenced to jail for firing a gun at a vehicle occupied by a man and his son during a road rage incident in Norristown. The August 2022 altercation involved escalating confrontations that ended with a gunshot striking the victim's windshield. Johnson will begin serving her sentence on December 27 and will also complete probation and restitution obligations.

Route 23 and North Gulph Road to Be Relocated in Major Valley Forge Upgrade

The final phase of the Schuylkill River Crossing Complex Improvement Program will relocate and widen portions of Route 23 and North Gulph Road to create a new gateway for Valley Forge National Historical Park. The project will improve access, traffic flow, and stormwater management while adding new trails and landscaping. This marks the conclusion of a series of infrastructure upgrades in the Valley Forge region.

COMING SOON

  • 415 Arden Road, Conshohocken - 625K

  • 319 Church Street, Conshohocken - $539,900

NEWLY LISTED

  • 55 Continental Way, Bridgeport - $584,304

  • 120 3rd Street, Bridgeport - $289,900

  • 911 Laurens Aly, King of Prussia - 725K

  • 279 Lawndale, King of Prussia - 400K

  • 55 Continental Way, Bridgeport - $584,304

  • 351 W. Signal Road, King of Prussia - $474, 900

  • 575 S. Goddard Blvd Unit 305, King of Prussia - 615K

  • 150 Josephine Ave, Conshohocken - 550K

RECENTLY LISTED

  • 628 Coates Lane, King of Prussia - 420K

  • 6 Depot Street, Bridgeport - 515K

  • 534 Prospect St., Bridgeport - 470K

  • 143 Cinnamon Hill Road, King of Prussia - 460K

  • 1086 Longview Road, King of Prussia - $772K

  • 410 Bluebuff Road, King of Prussia - 419K

  • 468 Stacey Drive, King of Prussia - $524,500

  • 401 Brandywine Lane, King of Prussia - 359K

OPEN HOUSES

  • SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23

    • 11-1 p.m. | 116 Pinecrest Lane, King of Prussia - $419K

    • 11-1 p.m. | 215 Independence Road, King of Prussia - $589,999

    • 12-2 p.m. | 150 Josephine Ave, Conshohocken - 550K

    • 12-3 p.m. | 211 Church St., Conshohocken - $899,900

    • 11-2 p.m. | 55 Continental Way, Bridgeport - $584,304

    • 12-2 p.m. | 279 Lawndale, King of Prussia - 400K

    • 12-2 p.m. | 911 Laurens Aly, King of Prussia - 725K

    • 11-2 p.m. | 47 Continental Way, Bridgeport - $539,422

  • SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24

    • 12-2 p.m. | 468 Stacey Drive, King of Prussia - $524,500

    • 2-4 p.m. | 1086 Longview Road, King of Prussia - $772K

    • 12-3 p.m. | 211 Church St., Conshohocken - $899,900

    • 1-4 p.m. | 575 S. Goddard Blvd Unit 305, King of Prussia - 615K

    • 11-2 p.m. | 401 Brandywine Lane, King of Prussia - 359K

    • 12-3 p.m. | 55 Continental Way, Bridgeport - $584,304

    • 1-3 p.m. | 279 Lawndale, King of Prussia - 400K

    • 1-3 p.m. | 911 Laurens Aly, King of Prussia - 725K

    • 12-2 p.m. | 268 Larkspur Lane, King of Prussia - 540K

    • 1-3 p.m. | 632 School Line Drive, King of Prussia - 849K

    • 12-2 p.m. | 120 3rd Street, Bridgeport - $289,900

    • 12-2 p.m. | 371 Prospect Ave, Bridgeport - 525K

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UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP

Memos from the Township

  • Montgomery County burn ban information HERE.

  • Upper Merion Foundation mini grant information HERE.

  • The township is now taking applications for the Hometown Heroes program. Information and an application can be found HERE.

  • Letters to SANTA - starts November 19th - get info.

  • 2024 HOLIDAY LIGHTS registration through December 15th - register

This Week:

Tuesday, November 19

  • Sanitary and Stormwater Authority meeting (6:30)

  • Historical Commission meeting (7 p.m.)

  • Farmer’s Market Advisory Board meeting (7 p.m.)

  • Community Center Complex Advisory Board meeting (7:30 p.m.)

Wednesday, November 20

Thursday, November 21

Saturday, November 23

  • UMGA-TV

Sunday, November 23

  • UMGA-TV

Resources:

UM Township Directory:

BRIDGEPORT BOROUGH

Memos from the Township

  • Mondays and Fridays: Fall Leaf Collection

Notable Dates:

Resources:

Bridgeport Borough Directory:

BOROUGH OF WEST CONSHOHOCKEN

Memos from the Township

  • 30 day burn ban in effect - Details

Notables Dates:

Saturday, November 30

  • Borough Tree Lighting (5:30-6:00 p.m.)

Resources:

Borough of West Conshohocken Directory:

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