Tourism
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Tru by Hilton in Lower Providence nears completion
If your eye has wandered while sitting in traffic on Trooper Road heading south just past the super Wawa, you may be wondering what that new building is going up behind the other new shops, Firehouse subs, First Watch, etc. Well, it’s a new Tru by Hilton hotel. The 121-room, five-story hotel will be located…
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What are you doing this weekend?
There’s always something memorable waiting for you when you decide to #MakeItMontco! Performances of Cirque Du Soleil AMALUNA continue under the Big Top at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks. The story of freedom and self-discovery will be on stage in Montgomery County through August 25. The Philip and Muriel Berman Museum of ArtOpens…
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Life’s passion leads the way to starring role in Cirque du Soleil’s Amaluna
By Rick Woelfel Even before she finished high school, Eira Glover knew she wanted to be a dancer. Nearly two decades later, her passion endures. “Some people kind of drop off or burn out,” she says. “You’ve got to want it; you’ve got to want to live an alternative lifestyle and commit yourself to something.” uam_ad id=”54865″]…
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A chance to enjoy a cold brew on the rails in Lansdale
By Mark Schiele The Lansdale Founders Day celebration includes a unique experience this year on Aug. 23. Mixed in with the usual fanfare is a chance to take a train ride and sample beer from area breweries at the same time. The first-ever Lansdale on the Rails: First Class Beer Tasting Car excursion, will be…
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Homewood Suites by Hilton announces newest property
Homewood Suites by Hilton, part of Hilton’s (NYSE: HLT) All Suites portfolio, announced today its newest property, Homewood Suites by Hilton Horsham Willow Grove, according to a press release. Designed for guests who want to travel on their own terms, Homewood Suites by Hilton Horsham Willow Grove offers guests all the comforts of home, whether…
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Cirque du Soleil ticket winner gets red carpet treatment
We were very happy to announce the winner of the great Cirque du Soleil Amaluna Ticket Giveaway, and the winner was so excited she decided to share her winning with a friend. Kimberly Hamm won two tickets to the July 30, 7:30 p.m. show. She attended Cirque du Soleil’s Amaluna with a friend and had…
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Live Nation Philadelphia to bring ‘Happy Place’ to King of Prussia Mall
Live Nation Philadelphia today announced it is bringing HAPPY PLACE, an interactive, immersive pop-up exhibit with larger-than-life installations and multi-sensory themed rooms, to the King of Prussia Mall from Saturday, October 5 through Sunday, January 5, 2020. On a mission to spread happiness across the world, “the most Instagrammable pop-up in America” (Urban Daddy) has helped people “find…
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Q&A with Bluestone Country Club’s Kris Fair
Mid-Atlantic Events magazine publisher and editor Jim Cohn recently sat down with Kris Fair, general manager of Bluestone Country Club, in Whitpain Township. Jim: Kris, what have been some of the highlights of your career? Kris: Jim, we’ve known each other for at least three decades. In those early years, I’d have pointed out the…
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What are you doing this weekend?
As always, thanks to our good friends at Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board. #MakeItMontco! See the hit show AMALUNA this summer under the Big Top on the grounds of the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks. Directing her daughter’s coming of age ceremony, honouring femininity, renewal, rebirth and balance, Queen Prospera causes a storm. A…
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And the winner of the Cirque du Soleil ‘Amaluna’ ticket giveaway is …
We know you’re on the edge of your seats, waiting to find out who won, just like you’ll be when you go to see Amaluna! That is, if you’re the lucky winner. So, without further ado …. drum roll please … the lucky winner is Kimberly Hamm from Manor College in Jenkintown! Congrats Kimberly. Enjoy…
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Revolutionary Run produces record-setting $56,500 donation to Valley Forge National Historical Park
By Mark Schiele [gap height=”10″] A truly revolutionary event transpired Wednesday under the watchful eye of Gen. Friedrich von Steuben as the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board presented its donation from the 14th Annual Revolutionary Run. [gap height=”10″] The Rev Run, as it has become known, generates money for Valley Forge National Historical Park. This…
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What are you doing this weekend?
There’s always something happening here. Any weekend is a great weekend to #MakeItMontco, thanks to our good friends at Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board. Looking for a way to beat the mid-summer heat? Dive into a new week filled with delicious meals at Ardmore Restaurant Week, book a tee time to play golf at…
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As beer has supplanted steel, Phoenixville reaps economic rewards
The craft breweries and distillery in Phoenixville are creating new economic opportunities for a borough that has become known throughout the region for its craft alcohol scene, writes Kenneth Hilario for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Phoenixville is currently home to seven breweries and one distillery. These make up anywhere from 10 to 15 percent of…
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Cirque du Soleil’s Amaluna raises towering Big Top
By Mark Schiele A group of nearly 100 workers tugged and pulled Friday, and in a span of less than 30 minutes, the Big Top – the centerpiece of the Cirque du Soleil’s Amaluna – towered skyward on the grounds of the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks. The Big Top seats more than 2,500…
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Working to attract Chinese visitors
For decades, Montgomery County has joined Philadelphia and the surrounding counties in welcoming international visitors to the region. But over the last several years, the country showing the largest growth in visitors – and, particularly increase in spending – has been consistently China, officials said. China is in the top two for countries visiting the…
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What are you doing this weekend? Here are some liberating suggestions
Happy Independence Day, Montgomery County! Join us in celebrating our nation’s incredible history right here in Montco, where so much of our history was forged. Check out some of the incredible events happening this week from Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board. 1ST FRIDAY AT SKIPPACK VILLAGE July 5 Skippack, PA Its 1st Friday in…
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Third issue of Patriot Tales just in time for Independence Day
Besides Montgomery County Independence Day festivities like fireworks and parades, the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board will be commemorating this Fourth of July in Montco with a third issue of its award-winning comic book, Patriot Tales. And, this edition comes with a special anti-bullying message for kids. Free copies will be handed out at…
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The 2019 Philadelphia Folk Festival returns to Montco
Celebrating its 58th year, making it the longest continuously running outdoor music festival in North America, the Philadelphia Folk Festival will take over Montco August 15-18. With four days filled with good music and good company, the Old Pool Farm in Upper Salford Township will transform into a music-lover’s dream. Of course, once the last songs are…
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