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💡ISSUE #079
Your Weekend Welcome
👋Good Morning, Upper Merion!
FriYAY! - PARADE DAY! - VALENTINE’S DAY! - 42 days until OPENING DAY for the Phillies! This is helping me get through the month of February 🤣
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Ok, let’s get to this weekend’s lineup. Celebrate safely today 🙂
What we’re spotlighting:
💡Business Spotlight | WAXING THE CITY
💡Savor the Romance with Peppers' Valentine’s Day Specials
💡Step into the Mystery at Maggiano's Murder Mystery Dinner
💡Luxury Living Meets Convenience: 300-Unit Residential Development Coming to King of Prussia
💡Long-Term Sinkhole Remediation on U.S. 202
Ciao for now!
Corey | Chief Spotlighter 💡
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In This Issue of the Upper Merion Area Spotlight:
🏘️ Real Estate and Housing Insights
🔍 Your Community Close-Up
📅 Lifestyle and Local Happenings
📝 Community Services and Resources
☀️ Upper Merion Weather
📊 Market Activity Report (Last 30 Days) - Upper Merion Area (Last 30 Days)
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💡Business Spotlight💡
WAXING THE CITY
Can you share the story behind Waxing the City in King of Prussia?
Making people feel seen is what makes me jump out of bed in the morning. Whether you are celebrating a milestone or are going through one of the hardest seasons of your life, you aren’t meant to be on this journey alone. Years ago, I dreamed of having a space where people would come to feel seen and loved. I had no idea the dream would lead me to the beauty industry, but it did. When I became a Manager at Waxing the City in 2019, I fell in love. I value the education we receive, the dedication to quality over quantity, the focus on the people and the opportunity it brings to cultivate a team that values each other and our guests. When the opportunity to take ownership of the King of Prussia location was presented to me, we took the leap of faith and said yes. Waxing the City isn’t a business to me, it’s a catalyst to bring more love and light into the world.
What sets Waxing the City apart from other waxing salons in the region?
Waxing the City offers a safe space to show up as your authentic self. We welcome you, celebrate you and love being a small part of what helps you feel like the best version of yourself!
For someone new to waxing, can you walk us through what a typical appointment looks like?
The hardest part of a first time waxing appointment is scheduling your visit. Once you step into the studio, our goal is to make your experience as smooth as possible (pun intended). You will be greeted by your friendly Cerologist who will walk you through the whole process. Before long, you will find yourself distracted by great conversation and feeling so glad you made the decision to come in to see us.
How do you ensure a comfortable and safe environment for your clients?
At Waxing the City, your comfort matters. After your consultation and when the service is completed, we step out of the room to give you privacy for undressing/dressing. We provide a drape cloth so you can be covered before, during and after your service. Waxing the City service times are longer in length, allowing us time to provide a quality service that doesn’t feel rushed.
What are some of the most popular treatments or services at your King of Prussia location?
At Waxing the City, we offer head to toe waxing services. Our most popular service is our Brazilian service. We also offer specialty treatments including Lash Lifts, Brow Laminations, Lash/Brow Tints and Brightening, Calming and Detoxing Skin Services.
How do you tailor your waxing services to meet individual client needs?
Consultations and personalized recommendations are always part of our service. At the start of every appointment, we ask questions to ensure we are taking the best care of our guests. Throughout the service, we educate guests about pre and post waxing care. It is important to know our clients are using products that are best for their skin and for the outcomes they hope to achieve..
Can you share a memorable client experience or success story that highlights your commitment to quality service?
Months ago, a guest left one of our treatment rooms with tears in her eyes. She shared how much she appreciates her visits at Waxing the City, how it has become an essential part of her self-care routine and much she looks forward to her visits. When she comes to Waxing the City, she not only receives quality services but also feels seen and valued. We love the time we spend with our guests. It means the world to know they leave feeling better than when they came in.
Are there any new treatments, services, or promotions on the horizon at your King of Prussia location?
Our team is currently being trained to perform Brow Prime and Tint services.
Looking ahead, what is your vision for the future of Waxing the City in King of Prussia?
Waxing the City loves being a part of our community. We have supported local sports teams, parent-teacher organizations, moms clubs and various other non-profits. As we continue to grow, we are excited to find more ways to serve and support our community.
If local residents want to keep tabs on you, especially any special offerings, what’s the best way for them to do so?
To stay up on our latest offerings, follow us on Facebook (WaxingKingofPrussia) and Instagram (waxingthecitykop).
Savor the Romance with Peppers' Valentine’s Day Specials
 | Looking for the perfect Valentine’s dinner? Peppers by Amedeo’s has you covered with delicious specials from Friday, 2/14 through Sunday, 2/16, after 4 PM! Indulge in Twin Filets, Jumbo Shrimp, Pasta Purses, or Chicken Amore, plus appetizers, featured desserts, and cocktails to make your night extra special.🌹 Reserve your table now! Call 610.265.2416 and treat your sweetheart to a meal they won’t forget! ❤️ |
Step into the Mystery at Maggiano's Murder Mystery Dinner
 | Get ready for a night of suspense and delicious Italian cuisine at Maggiano's Little Italy in King of Prussia on Friday, February 21, 2025! You'll become part of the action as you dine and solve a thrilling whodunit alongside fellow guests.🎭 Showtimes: 4:00 PM ($65) & 7:00 PM ($80) |
Luxury Living Meets Convenience: 300-Unit Residential Development Coming to King of Prussia
 | MLP Ventures is developing a new residential project at 2901 Renaissance Blvd in King of Prussia, PA. This development will feature 300 approved apartments across a surface area of 157,722 square feet. Residents will enjoy on-site amenities, including a full-service restaurant and a fitness center. The complex is situated in a formal campus setting overlooking the Gulph Mills Golf Club, offering a superior location in the heart of the "Main Line." Additionally, the King of Prussia Mall, which includes numerous anchor stores, most national retailers, franchise restaurants, and a variety of hotels, is less than five minutes away. |
Long-Term Sinkhole Remediation on U.S. 202
 | PennDOT’s ongoing sinkhole remediation project on U.S. 202 (Dekalb Pike) in Upper Merion Township aims to provide a permanent fix to recurring road stability issues.🔹 Starting Monday, February 24, northbound U.S. 202 will close 24/7 between Henderson Rd. and Saulin Blvd./Prince Frederick Blvd. through early June. |
Your Guide to Summer Camp is Here
 | Planning for summer? We’ve put together a comprehensive guide to local summer camps, making it easy to find the best options for your kids! Whether you're looking for sports, arts, STEM, outdoor adventures, or general fun, this resource has you covered.Check out the guide and start planning for an unforgettable summer! Click HERE to get started.You can always find our guide above in the table of contents. |
Celebrating Cookie Season - And The Businesses Hosting Them
 Cookie season is officially underway, and it’s always an exciting time for the community. A HUGE THANK YOU to the businesses hosting cookie booths this year. Booths are a big commitment, and their support means so much as fewer locations are able to participate. Check out the list below to find a booth near you, grab your favorite cookies, and show your appreciation for these local businesses that make it all possible!If you’re crunched for time or want no part of getting out in this blustery weather (who could blame you) you can also order online HERE. Delivery is available for Upper Merion Township, and the Boroughs of Bridgeport and West Conshy. Please Note: Many variables, including weather, can affect the operational times of the booths | Cookie Booth Locations & Times (Feb 11 - 17 )🍪🍪 📍 Walmart |
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SPECIAL EVENTS
Friday, February 14, 2025 (Valentine’s Day)
Live Music: Pawnshop Roses Duo
📍 118 North | 🕒 4:00 PMLive Music: Bronwyn Beth
📍 Southern Cross Kitchen | 🕒 6:30 PMLive Music: If You Wanna Be My Love - 90s Valentine's Day Party with Almost There
📍 118 North Wayne | 🕒 9:00 PMBlacklight Mini Golf
📍 La Cabra Brewing | 🕒 3:00 - 10:00 PMLive Music: Happy Hour with Brian Elliot
📍 Bridgeport Ribhouse | 🕒 5:00 - 8:00 PMLive Music: The Faces of Rod - Valentine's Day Special
📍 Arnold's Family Fun Center | 🕒 6:30 - 11:00 PMLive Music: Jack Kidd
📍 Taphouse 23 | 🕒 7:00 - 10:00 PMPaint & Sip with Portable Picasso
📍 Workhorse Brewing | 🕒 7:00 - 9:00 PMLive Music: Olde City Rock & Soul
📍 Pepper's | 🕒 8:30 - 11:30 PMLive Music: Valentine's Day with Basic Cable
📍 Bridgeport Ribhouse | 🕒 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Saturday, February 15, 2025
Live Music: Joe Miralles Trio
📍 118 North Wayne | 🕒 4:00 PMLive Music: Chris Giakas
📍 Southern Cross Kitchen | 🕒 6:30 PMLive Music: Johnny Cactus
📍 Gypsy Saloon | 🕒 7:30 PMLive Music: San Noche
📍 118 North Wayne | 🕒 9:00 PMLive Music: Winter "Warped Tour"
📍 Workhorse Brewing | 🕒 4:00 - 8:00 PMLive Music: Lobster Tot Martini
📍 Taphouse 23 | 🕒 7:00 - 10:00 PMLive Music: Fusebox
📍 Pepper's | 🕒 8:30 - 11:30 PMLive Music: Loose and Allright
📍 Bridgeport Ribhouse | 🕒 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Sunday, February 16, 2025
Live Music: Jerry Watkins
📍 Gypsy Saloon | 🕒 11:00 AM - 2:00 PMVendor Market
📍 Workhorse Brewing | 🕒 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM14th Annual Ribstock
📍 Bridgeport Ribhouse | 🕒 2:00 - 11:00 PMLive Music: Wildflower
📍 Pepper's | 🕒 8:30 - 11:30 PMLive Music: Tommy's Open Mic
📍 Bridgeport Ribhouse | 🕒 9:00 - 11:00 PM
Monday, February 17, 2025
Live Music: Bryan Miller
📍 Gypsy Saloon | 🕒 6:00 PM"Clean the Attic" Bingo
📍 Bridgeport Ribhouse | 🕒 5:00 - 8:00 PMGame Show Night
📍 Taphouse 23 | 🕒 6:00 - 8:00 PM
RECURRING/UPCOMING EVENTS
Winter Sneak Peak
📍 Chanticleer Garden | 📅 Feb 1, 5, 8 and March 1, 5, 8 | 🕒 11 - 4 PMDesigner Bag Bingo | KOPSC
📍 Spring Mill Ballroom, Conshy | 📅 March 22nd | 🔗 Register HEREUpper Merion Camera Club
📍Upper Merion Baptist Church (Room 25) | 📅 Wednesdays | 🕒 7 PMONLINE cooking class: Italian Winter Favorites
📍 Sur La Table | 📅 View Available ClassesADULT Climbing and Fitness
📍 Reach Climbing and Fitness | 📅 View CalendarClassroom Instruction
📍 Kings Shooters Supply | 📅 View ClassesRange Instruction
📍 Kings Shooters Supply | 📅 View ClassesIn Store Cooking Classes
📍 Sur La Table | 📅 View Available ClassesDaily Orientation Film
📍The Theatre at Valley Forge | 🕒 9:30 - 4:00 p.m. | every ½ hour | watch onlineBird Watching
📍 John James Audubon Center | 🕒 Trail and Museum HoursArt 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 CalendarBluey CAMP Experience
📍 King of Prussia Mall | 📅 Check Schedule
QUIZZO
📍 TJ’s Restaurant and Drinkery | 📅 Tuesdays | 🕒 7-9 PM19th Annual Revolutionary Run
📍 Valley Forge National Historic Park | 📅 April 13th | 🕛 8:30 AM
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UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
Friday, February 14, 2025
Fun Friday: I Love You to Pieces (Puzzles)
📍 Little Theatre | 🕒 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
📚 Categories: Valentine's Day Crafts & Activities
👥 Audience: Elementary School Students (Grades K-4)
Escape from Planet Earth - Matinee Moments: A Movie Date with Family & Friends
📍 Henderson Room | 🕒 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📚 Categories: Movie Screening
👥 Audience: Families
Leap! - Matinee Moments: A Movie Date with Family & Friends
📍 Valley Forge Room | 🕒 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📚 Categories: Movie Screening
👥 Audience: Families
Saturday, February 15, 2025
Black History - Saturday Storytime
📍 Little Theatre | 🕒 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
📚 Categories: Storytimes, Black History Celebration
👥 Audience: PreK
Trust by Hernan Diaz - Monthly Book Discussion
📍 Henderson Room | 🕒 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
📚 Categories: Book Discussion
👥 Audience: Adults, Students 18+
Black History - Kid's Crafts and Activities
📍 Freedom Hall | 🕒 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📚 Categories: Black History Celebration, Arts & Crafts
👥 Audience: Middle School, Elementary School
Monday, February 17, 2025
📍 Library CLOSED | All Day Event
For event details and a full look at the event calendar, click here.
PARKS AND RECREATION
Programming for Seniors
📍Upper Merion Senior Center | 🔗 Visit Website | 📅 View CalendarGroup Exercise
📍Upper Merion Community Center | 📅 Today’s classesOpen Gym
📍Upper Merion Community Center | 🕒 Today’s Open Gym TimesWinter/Spring Programming Guide
MUNICIPAL RESOURCES
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP
Click HERE for monthly calendar of events/meetings
Click HERE for community resources
BRIDGEPORT BOROUGH
Click HERE for monthy calendar of events/meetings
Click HERE for community resources
WEST CONSHOHOCKEN BOROUGH
Click HERE for monthly calendar of events/meetings
Click HERE for community resources
🌤️ Upper Merion Weather Outlook: Your Week at a Glance
Friday: ☀️ Mostly Sunny | High: 36°F | Low: 25°F
Saturday: 🌨️🌧️ Rain and Snow | High: 37°F | Low: 34°F
Sunday: 🌧️ Rain | High: 53°F | Low: 23°F
Monday: ☀️ Mostly Sunny | High: 28°F | Low: 11°F
Tuesday: ☀️ Mostly Sunny | High: 27°F | Low: 15°F
Wednesday: 🌨️ Snow Showers | High: 30°F | Low: 20°F
HOW DID WE DO?
How did we do in this issue of Upper Merion Area Spotlight? |