Tourism
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Washington Memorial Chapel Fundraising on Way to Required $4.5 Million
The historical Washington Memorial Chapel should regain its former glory, thanks to the efforts of the fundraising initiative headed by Jason Griggs, writes Melissa Jacobs for Main Line Today. The building which is in dire need of repairs is the focus of a campaign to raise $4.5 million for emergency and long-term conservation work. The…
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New Book Touts King of Prussia Mall, Valley Forge Park as ‘Places to Go Before You Die’
Want to land tables at Philadelphia’s trendiest restaurants? Score discounted show tickets? Make your apathetic teen’s jaw drop? Keep your toddler busy on a rainy afternoon? Want to be serenaded by future opera stars or sing the praises of the best cheesesteak? Then you need to read this well-curated, easy-to-use guide. The latest in a…
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KoP District’s Executive Director to Talk Urban Suburb at ThinkFest
Eric Goldstein, the executive director of King of Prussia District, is joining Philadelphia Magazine’s ThinkFest on November 15, to talk about the rise of the urban suburb, writes Sandy Smith for Philadelphia Magazine. According to recent research, Millennials love living in the city but once they start thinking about starting a family they gravitate more…
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Fans of Minecraft Set Guinness World Records in Oaks
Minefaire, a Minecraft fan experience, debuted at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks last weekend with more than 150,000 square feet of hands-on attractions for families to enjoy. Guinness World Records was in attendance, as Minefaire set multiple records, including the largest convention for a single video game, with 12,140 people. “Minefaire is all…
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Campaign to Restore Washington Memorial Chapel in Valley Forge National Park Expands
The Washington Memorial Chapel Restoration Committee has expanded its campaign to restore the Valley Forge national treasure. The historic building is in immediate need of restoration and preservation expected to cost close to $4.5 million. The chapel is a place of worship and community for the congregation of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania and an…
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Destination MontCo: American Treasure Tour Museum
I grew up thirty minutes outside of Washington, DC. I was spoiled with access to the Smithsonian – the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, consisting of 19 museums and galleries, the National Zoological Park, and nine research facilities. I never wanted for culture, entertainment, or history. When I moved to Phoenixville, PA, I…
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New CEO of Valley Forge Casino Resort Intent on Delivering Results
The Valley Forge Casino Resort has put its faith in a new CEO, and the lone goal of that man, Eric Pearson, is to deliver the results it’s looking for. “I am extremely excited about and honored by the opportunity that I’ve been given by the Valley Forge Casino Resort Board to serve as the…
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Valley Forge Casino Resort Rolls the Dice with New CEO
After just a year, the Valley Forge Casino Resort is folding on short-lived chief executive James A. Rigot and dealing a new CEO for its promising future. Hailing from Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut, the largest resort casino on the continent, Eric Pearson has been charged with leading the King of Prussia destination toward a…
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Sam Adams to Host Local Stein Hoisting Qualifier at KOP’s Beerfest Royale
Think you have what it takes to become America’s Stein Hoister of the Year? In partnership with Samuel Adams, all guests at King of Prussia Beerfest Royale’s Saturday Sessions will have the opportunity to test their strength and skills to see if they can be crowned the local Stein Hoister. The Top 10 winners (five…
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Craft Beer Festival Coming to Norristown’s Elmwood Park Zoo
The ultimate craft beer festival is coming to Norristown’s Elmwood Park Zoo on Saturday, Sept. 24 at 11 AM. Tapped Philadelphia, hosted by Tapped Fest, brings more than 100 craft beers, wines, and ciders to the zoo for guests to sample as they roam its 16 acres. A different take on the zoo’s previously held…
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Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board Earns Industry Recognition for Marketing, Communications
The Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board’s website saw record activity this summer. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, more than 250,000 visitors arrived at ValleyForge.org, a 100 percent increase over last summer. “Foodies, gamers, delegates, and shoppers all found reasons to visit our collection of microsites this summer,” said Ed Harris, VFTCB’s Vice President…
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Whitpain Community Festival a Family-Friendly Event That Aims to Save Lives
[dropcap style=”square” color=”#ffffff” bgcolor=”#000000″]T[/dropcap]HE NEW INCARNATION of the Whitpain Community Festival – with its craft fair, food court, fun for kids, beer garden, live music, and fireworks – has quickly become a marquee event for people of all ages in central Montgomery County. For many years, Whitpain Township hosted its annual family-friendly Harvest Festival, but…
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Destination MontCo: Skippack Sidewalk Sale
By Rachel Stevenson Two of my favorite words in the English language are “shopping” and “sale.” I am a thrift store shopper, Goodwill bargain hunter, and yard sale enthusiast. While I spare no expense when it comes to food and adventure, when it comes to clothes, jewelry, and material things, I love a good deal.…
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Beerfest Royale Offers Over 100 Craft and International Beers
The 5th Annual King of Prussia Beerfest Royale on October 6th and 8th, will offer visitors an impressive array of over 100 craft and international beers alongside live music and inspired dishes from King of Prussia’s established and new restaurants. All proceeds from the beer festival organized by the King of Prussia Business Improvement District…
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Destination Montco: Valley Forge National Park
Labor day celebrates the working person. It’s an opportunity for hard workers to rest, relax, and enjoy time with friends and family. The typical American will enjoy a barbeque, a final dip in the pool, or three days of relaxation before the fall madness begins. Others will go away for the weekend, possibly to a…
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Forbes Rates Bryn Mawr as One of America’s Most Affluent Suburbs
After examining the fringes of the country’s biggest cities, real estate firm Engel & Völkers has listed the most affluent suburbs, with Bryn Mawr coming out on top for the Philadelphia region, writes Kristin Tablang for Forbes. Bryn Mawr is well known for its distinguished schools, high-end boutiques, and fine-dining restaurants. It has also been…
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After Restoration, Historic Trolley to Offer Snacks at Pottstown Carousel
Pottstown’s nearly finished carousel on King Street is getting another attraction, a restored, 19th-century trolley to offer snacks to visitors, writes Gabbie O’Grady for the Reading Eagle. “We thought about putting the trolley outside of the building as a snack bar, but inside is a nice way to get out of the weather,” said Beverly…
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POKEMONTCO.COM Drawing Tourists to Montgomery County
In the following video, Ed Harris of the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board discusses with Fox 29 the launch of POKEMONTCO.COM, the organization’s attempt to capitalize on the interest in Pokemon Go. “Our new website makes it easier for people who love the Pokemon Go app to come out to Montgomery County and see…
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