Good morning, Upper Merion! ☀️

It looks like the cool weather is finally here to stay❄️. Speaking of cool, we now have over 1,100 subscribers 😲 I’m so grateful! Also cool, I’ve launched a new Facebook group: Upper Merion Area Community Spotlight. Essentially, it’s a place to become part of the conversation about all the things mentioned in the newsletter each day. If that sounds like something you’re interested in, just click on the group name above to join the conversation. I’d love to meet you in there! Now let’s get to today’s happenings.

Warm Regards,

Corey | Upper Merion Area Spotlight

In this issue of the Upper Merion Area Spotlight:

 🧠 Local Trivia

☀️ Upper Merion Area Weather

 📅 Upper Merion Area Events and Entertainment

 🏫 Upper Merion Area School District News and Events

 🐕‍🦺 Pet People

 📰 Penn State to Face Oregon in Big Ten Championship After Crushing Maryland

 📰 MontCo ScamJam Offers Tools to Stay Safe from Scammers

 📰 Upper Merion’s 2025 BCA Program Now Accepting Applications

🏘️ Upper Merion Area Real Estate News and Events

 📝 Municipal Memos

🏙️ Municipal Directories

LOCAL TRIVIA

🧠Today’s Question: As of 2024, approximately how many stores and restaurants are operating in the King of Prussia Mall?

A) 300
B) 400
C) 450
D) 500

🙋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 (9 p.m. deadline). Daily Winners earn a spot on the Winner's Wheel, where they'll have a chance to win the grand prize—a $25 Amazon eGift card!

Yesterday’s Answer: 1713

Yesterday’s Daily Winner: MARION W.👏

This week’s GRAND PRIZE Winner: CHRISTIN B. 🏆

🎄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!

 💡EVENT SPOTLIGHT💡

Wild Lights JUST FOR YOU | December 3 | For individuals and families with sensory sensitivities @ Elmwood Park Zoo (5-9 p.m.) 🦒

EVENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

 Sunday, December 1st

• Santa photos @ The PLAZA (book here) 🎅

• Santa photos @ The COURT (book here) 🎅

• Pet photos with Santa, lower level of The Court @ KOP Mall (6:30-7:30) 🐶

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

• Dog Nights @ Elmowood Park Zoo (5-9:00 p.m.) 🦒

  • REGISTRATION for your pup(s) prior to attending is required.

• Climbing classes for kids @ Reach (search classes)

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

• Range instruction options @ Kings Shooters (browse classes)

• Breakfast with Santa @ Swedeland Social Hall (8:30-11:30 p.m.)

• Trail Walk @ Valley Forge Park (10 a.m.) 🌳

• KOP takes out hunger food drive (ends Dec. 5).

  • Priority Items

  • Donation Box locations

• Live Music 🎸

  • AM Radio @ Peppers (5-8:00 p.m.) 🌶️

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

 Monday, December 2nd

• Santa photos @ The PLAZA (book here) 🎅

• Santa photos @ The COURT (book here) 🎅

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

• Climbing classes for kids @ Reach (search classes) 🧗

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

• Range instruction options @ Kings Shooters (browse classes)

• Annual shopping night @ The Ribhouse (6-10 p.m.)

• Grab and Go Bag for Adults @ UMT Library (all day event) 📚

• Silent Book Club @ UMT Library (6-7:30 p.m.) 📚

• Junior Friends @ UMT Library (6:30-7:30 p.m.) 📚

• Upper Merion Community Center

  • Spin Class 

  • Group Exercise

• Upper Merion Senior Service Center (activities calendar)

• KOP takes out hunger food drive (ends Dec. 5).

  • Priority Items

  • Donation Box locations

• Live Music 🎸

  • Brian Quinn @ Peppers (6:30-9:00 p.m.) 🌶️

 Tuesday, December 3

• Santa photos @ The PLAZA (book here) 🎅

• Santa photos @ The COURT (book here) 🎅

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

• Climbing classes for kids @ Reach (search classes) 🧗

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

• Range instruction options @ Kings Shooters (browse classes)

• KOP takes out hunger food drive (ends Dec. 5).

  • Priority Items

  • Donation Box locations

• Upper Merion Community Center

  • Spin Class 

  • Group Exercise

• Upper Merion Senior Service Center (activities calendar)

• Karaoke with DJ Gabagool @ Peppers (7-11 p.m.) 🌶️

• Music Bingo @ Taphouse 23 (7-9 p.m.)

• Grey’s Anatomy Trivia @ Workhorse (6:30 p.m.) 🐎

• Trivia with Mark Shepperd @ Screwballs (7 p.m.) ⚾

• Grab and Go | ESL class | Talk Tuesdays @ UMT Library (more info) 📚

• First Aid and CPR Training @ Washington Memorial Chapel (6:30-9:30 p.m.)

  • Email [email protected] for more info

FUTURE EVENTS

 Friday, December 6

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

 Saturday, December 7

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

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

 Sunday, December 8

• 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.

  Fri-Sun, January 3-5

• Greater Philadelphia Spring Home Show @ Valley Forge Casino Resort | Tickets are free when you REGISTER online prior to event.

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

UPPER MERION AREA

HIGH SCHOOL

 Winter Varsity Sports

• Boys Basketball - Full Schedule

• Girls Basketball - Full Schedule

• Boys Wrestling - Full Schedule

• Girls Wrestling - Full Schedule

• Boys Indoor Track - Full Schedule

• Girls Indoor Track - Full Schedule

• Boys Swimming - Full Schedule

• Girls Swimming - Full Schedule

• Bocce - Full Schedule

• Competitive Spirit - 12/14/24 @ Haverford High School (time TBD)

• Junior Varsity/Freshman Athletics - Full Schedule

UPPER MERION AREA

MIDDLE SCHOOL

• Winter schedule - B/G Basketball and Wrestling

• Fan and Spirit Store

SCHOOL BOARD

 December 2

• Reorganization Meeting (6:30 p.m.)

• Regular Public Business Meeting (7 p.m.)

  • Agenda (FINAL DRAFT) 👇

    Regular Public Business Meeting - FINAL DRAFT-12-02-2024.pdf36.97 KB • PDF File Download

Past Meetings:

• 11/18 Curriculum/Technology/Student Services Committee | REPLAY

Resources:

• SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

• DISTRICT WEBSITE

• FULL DISTRICT CALENDAR

• ATHLETICS/ACTIVITIES CALENDAR

• FULL SB MEETING CALENDAR

• AGENDA AND MEETING MINUTES

• VIKING CHANNEL SCHEDULE

• MCIU PRE-K PROGRAM INFO

Everything for Pets and the People Who

Love Them

Local Pet Events:

• Pet photos with Santa | December 1 | lower level of The Court @ KOP Mall (6:30-7:30)

• Dog nights @ Elmwood Park Zoo | December 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (5:00-9:00 p.m.)

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

  • Also includes an invite for a picture with Santa 🎅

• Winter Blast Dog Show @ Oaks Expo | December 4-8 (8-5 p.m.)

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

• Brandywine Valley SPCA Pet Adoption Event @ KOP Mall | December 8 - Lower level of Macy’s Court (12-3:00 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

Penn State to Face Oregon in Big Ten Championship After Crushing Maryland

Penn State earned a spot in the Big Ten Championship after defeating Maryland 44-7 and benefitting from Michigan’s win over Ohio State. The Nittany Lions overcame an early deficit, scoring 38 unanswered points before halftime, with standout performances from Nick Singleton and record-setting tight end Tyler Warren. The victory likely secures Penn State a College Football Playoff berth regardless of the championship game result. Penn State faces undefeated Oregon on Dec. 7, aiming to clinch a first-round bye in the playoffs.

MontCo ScamJam Offers Tools to Stay Safe from Scammers

The Montgomery County Coaches Hall of Fame celebrated its 22nd Annual Induction Banquet, spotlighting Steve Schein, a longtime Upper Merion High School football coach, for his remarkable 51-year coaching career. Schein joined Amanda O’Leary and Mark Schmidt as 2024 inductees. Wilmer Cressman received the Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to sports and scholarship, while volunteers Jim and Mary Brown, Burnell Lewis, and Kirk Daywalt were recognized for their dedication to youth sports programs.

Upper Merion’s 2025 BCA Program Now Accepting Applications

The 2025 BCA Grant and Scholarship Program opens November 25, 2024, offering funding opportunities for students and community organizations in Upper Merion Township. Applications will be accepted via email, mail, or in person until the deadline of March 31, 2025, at 5:00 PM. Awards will be announced on May 8, 2025, during the Board of Supervisors Business Meeting, with a celebratory reception to follow in June at the Valley Forge Casino Resort. This program supports educational goals and community initiatives, so start preparing your application today! Apply here.

NEW CONSTRUCTION

• River Trail @ Valley Forge, King of Prussia (Shannon Plan) - $781,990

• River Trail @ Valley Forge, King of Prussia (Harper Grand Plan) - $751, 990

• Overlook @ Town Center Community, King of Prussia - $709, 995

• Stonebrook @ Upper Merion, King of Prussia - 667K - 700K

COMING SOON 

• None Listed

NEWLY LISTED (0-6 days listed)

• 446 Depot Street, King of Prussia - 410K

• 1308 Reed Aly, King of Prussia - $749,900

• 174 Cambridge Road, King of Prussia - 530K

• 564 B St, King of Prussia - 510K

RECENTLY LISTED (7-14 days listed)

• 804 Laurens Aly, King of Prussia - $709,995

• 55 Continental Way, Bridgeport - $584,304

• 415 Arden Road, Conshohocken - 625K

• 911 Laurens Aly, King of Prussia - 725K

• 279 Lawndale, King of Prussia - 400K

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

• 150 Josephine Ave, Conshohocken - 550K

OPEN HOUSES

• Sunday, December 1

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

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

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UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP

Memos from the Township:

• BCA Grant and Scholarship Program now Open. More info HERE

• 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:

• Saturday, November 30

  • UMGA-TV

    • Stream HERE

    • Check programming HERE

• Sunday, November 31

  • UMGA-TV

    • Stream HERE

    • Check programming HERE

Meeting Replays:

• November 14 - Board of Supervisors Meeting

Job Opportunities:

• Circulation Assistant (Part-Time)

• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) (Part-Time)

• Farm Attendant (Part-Time)

• Farm Attendant (Full-Time)

• Paramedic (Full-Time)

• Park Shade Tree Laborer (Full-Time)

• Transportation Laborer (Full-Time)

Resources:

• Fall Leaf Collection Info

• Fall Leaf Collection Schedule

• Agenda and Meeting Minutes

• Township Podcasts

• Virtual Request for Service

• UMGA-TV

  • November Schedule

  • Livestream Feed

    • BOS business meetings broadcasted here.

    • Replays

      • Following Day @ 11 a.m.

      • Following Saturday AND Sunday @10 a.m.

      • Following Tuesday @ 7 p.m.

      • Following Wednesday @ 11 a.m.

Upper Merion Township Directory

• Administration Building

• Police/Public Safety

• Upper Merion Area School District

• Upper Merion Twp Library

• Upper Merion Community Center

• Upper Merion Senior Service Center

• Swedeland Fire Company

• Swedesburg Vol Fire Company

• KOP Vol Fire Company

• Hometown Heroes Banner Application

BRIDGEPORT BOROUGH

Memos from the Township

• Mondays and Fridays: Fall Leaf Collection

• $camJam Event | December 12 (10-11:30 a.m.)

This week:

• Tuesday, November 26

  • Council Meeting (7:30-8:30 p.m.)

  • You can see the replay HERE

Resources:

• Resolutions, Agendas, Meeting Minutes

Bridgeport Borough Directory:

• Administration

• Building, Zoning, Codes

• Good Will Fire Company

• Parks and Recreation

• Police Department

• Public Works

• Sewer Department

BOROUGH OF WEST CONSHOHOCKEN

Memos from the Township:

• 30 day burn ban in effect - Details

• Operation CHRISTMAS KIDS | December 7th

This Week:

• Saturday, November 30

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

Resources:

• Agendas and Meeting Minutes

West Conshohocken Borough Directory:

• Boro Hall

• Code Enforcement

• Police Department

• Fire Marshal

• George Clay Fire Company

• Narberth Ambulance

• Open Records

• Parks and Recreation

• Public Works

HOW DID WE DO?