• Valley Forge Casino Resort and Other Greater Philadelphia Casinos Had a Winning 2023

    Valley Forge Casino Resort and Other Greater Philadelphia Casinos Had a Winning 2023

    Last year was a good year for Greater Philadelphia casinos, writes Ethan Lott for the Pittsburgh Business Times. Overall, in Pennsylvania, gaming revenue at casinos was up 9% in 2023. This translates to more than $5.6 billion in bets made at casinos, and racetracks, through online interactive wagering, fantasy sports wagering, and video terminal betting…

  • Orioles Player Aims to Build on His Hitting Streak with Help of a Montco Coach

    Orioles Player Aims to Build on His Hitting Streak with Help of a Montco Coach

    Ryan O’Hearn, first baseman for the Baltimore Orioles, had a great hitting streak last season and aims to improve on that with the help of a Montgomery County hitting coach, writes Todd Karpovich for PressBox. 2023 was a breakout season for O’Hearn who had previously played for the Kansas City Royals for 5 seasons where…

  • New Porsche Studio in King of Prussia Mall Takes Visitors on Interactive Journey

    New Porsche Studio in King of Prussia Mall Takes Visitors on Interactive Journey

    The Porsche Studio recently opened its doors in King of Prussia Mall. The platform offers customers a unique level of brand inclusion and the ability to view and interact with display vehicles as well as buy Porsche Design merchandise. Visitors can also enjoy fresh drinks and snacks at the incorporated coffee bar. Several select models…

  • Another Sinkhole Appears at Route 202 in King of Prussia, Here Is Why This Keeps Happening

    Another Sinkhole Appears at Route 202 in King of Prussia, Here Is Why This Keeps Happening

    Another sinkhole has appeared on Route 202 not far from King of Prussia Mall, forcing a sinkhole-related closure on a section of the same road for the second time in six months, write Nick Vadala and Michelle Myers for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Sinkholes are underground cavities usually caused by water erosion. Most commonly, they show…

  • Vertex Offers Over Half Billion Dollars in Cash to Buy Sweden’s Pagero Group

    Vertex Offers Over Half Billion Dollars in Cash to Buy Sweden’s Pagero Group

    King of Prussia-based Vertex has made a $555 million cash offer to buy Pagero Group, a software-as-a-service company headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The publicly traded Pagero offers business-to-business software primarily focused on the digital flow of orders, delivery documents, invoices, and payments. Meanwhile, Vertex offers tax software…

  • King of Prussia’s Founding Farmers Charges a ‘Wellness Fee.’ Here’s What That Means

    King of Prussia’s Founding Farmers Charges a ‘Wellness Fee.’ Here’s What That Means

    There is a growing trend among some restaurants to include a “Wellness Fee” on diners’ receipts. Founding Farmers in King of Prussia is one of the restaurants, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. The restaurant chain which is based in the Washington D.C. area recently started charging a five percent wellness fee. According to the…

  • WSJ: Golfers’ Preference for Vibrant Venues Like Topgolf King of Prussia a Sign of Changing Times

    WSJ: Golfers’ Preference for Vibrant Venues Like Topgolf King of Prussia a Sign of Changing Times

    Golf is witnessing a revolutionary shift. Gone are the days when lush greens and quiet mornings defined the sport. Today, according to Will Feuer of The Wall Street Journal, golfers are rewriting the rules of where they play and how they enjoy the game. According to Feuer, many modern golfers now prefer the vibrant, energetic…

  • Thrillz High Flying Adventure Park in King of Prussia is Where Virtual Reality Meets Real Adventure – 10 Tips For a Fun and Safe Experience

    Thrillz High Flying Adventure Park in King of Prussia is Where Virtual Reality Meets Real Adventure – 10 Tips For a Fun and Safe Experience

    Thrill-seekers rejoice! King of Prussia’s Thrillz High Flying Adventure Park is the ultimate destination for heart-pounding excitement says Franki Rudnesky writing for PhillyVoice. At Thrillz, the world of virtual reality collides with challenging obstacle courses to offer an unmatched adventure for thrill-seekers of all ages. Imagine strapping on a VR headset and instantly finding yourself…

  • King of Prussia Mall Third-Best for Christmas Shopping in the United States

    King of Prussia Mall Third-Best for Christmas Shopping in the United States

    With Black Friday, one of the biggest shopping days of the year, mere days away, a new ranking features the King of Prussia Mall as the third-best U.S. mall for Christmas shopping, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. The ranking created by tobacco supplier Yocan Vaporizer looked at a variety of factors to determine how malls…

  • CHOP Buys $24.5M Office Building as It Expands Presence in King of Prussia

    CHOP Buys $24.5M Office Building as It Expands Presence in King of Prussia

    Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is adding to its King of Prussia campus, writes John George and Paul Schwedelson for Philadelphia Business Journal. The pediatric health system has purchased a 97,290-square-foot office building at 460 N. Gulph Road for $24.5 million. The office building formerly occupied by UGI Corporation is right across the street from CHOP’s…

  • Candlewood Suites King of Prussia Set to Break Ground in April

    Candlewood Suites King of Prussia Set to Break Ground in April

    The developer of the 107-room Candlewood Suites King of Prussia is set to break ground on the project in April 2024, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The hotel at 850 Mancill Mill Road off West Valley Forge Road will be managed by Meyer Jabara Hotels. According to Rick Odorisio, senior vice president…

  • Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney Acquires King of Prussia Intellectual Property Law Boutique

    Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney Acquires King of Prussia Intellectual Property Law Boutique

    Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney based in Philadelphia is acquiring RatnerPrestia, a King of Prussia intellectual property law boutique, writes Jeff Blumenthal for Philadelphia Business Journal. RatnerPrestia is one of the Philadelphia region’s largest IP law boutiques with 22 lawyers and two patent agents. The acquisition will be effective January 1. Most of RatnerPrestia’s employees will…

  • King of Prussia Mall Adding 20 More Stores in 2024 As It Attracts More Luxury Brands

    King of Prussia Mall Adding 20 More Stores in 2024 As It Attracts More Luxury Brands

    The King of Prussia Mall owned by Simon Property Group has been growing by leaps and bounds in the past couple of years with 41 new store openings, writes Paul Schwedelson for Philadelphia Business Journal. Business has been booming with combined sales for the year of more than $1 billion, and Mall General Manager Bob…

  • AVE King of Prussia Kicks Off Third Annual Holiday Spirit of Giving

    AVE King of Prussia Kicks Off Third Annual Holiday Spirit of Giving

    AVE King of Prussia in King of Prussia has kicked off its 3rd Annual Holiday Spirit of Giving to support Kelly’s Kidz and Move For Hunger.  AVE King of Prussia launched a toy and food drive on November 1, which will culminate with a large regional AVE holiday event on November 30 from 5:30 to 7:30…

  • King of Prussia’s Vertex Partnering with Shopify on Global Tax Compliance

    King of Prussia’s Vertex Partnering with Shopify on Global Tax Compliance

    Vertex, a global provider of tax technology solutions headquartered in King of Prussia, is partnering with Shopify to streamline global tax compliance. Shopify is a provider of internet infrastructure for commerce. Through the partnership, users of the Shopify Tax Platform for business-to-business and business-to-consumer sales will be able to automate tax calculation and compliance on…

  • Gaucho’s Prime Celebrates the Brazilian Cowboy Lifestyle in King of Prussia

    Gaucho’s Prime Celebrates the Brazilian Cowboy Lifestyle in King of Prussia

    Gaucho’s Prime in King of Prussia is serving up all-you-can-eat-meat with a taste of the gaucho or South American cowboy lifestyle. When Anderson Winck moved from Southern Brazil to the United States in 2006, he never forgot the culture of his childhood, according to 6abc. Once here he worked at many different steakhouses, but now…

  • Meridian Bank Partners with The Alternative Board of Philadelphia for Talent Discussion Panel

    Meridian Bank Partners with The Alternative Board of Philadelphia for Talent Discussion Panel

    Recruiting and retaining top talent in the ever-evolving landscape of 2024 requires adaptability, innovation, and a strategic approach, which is why Meridian Bank and The Alternative Board of Philadelphia are teaming up to host a business-minded panel discussion on how to do just that.  Recruiting and Retaining Talent in 2024 will be held on Nov.…

  • A ‘Unique’ Experience: Eataly Coming to King of Prussia Mall in 2025

    A ‘Unique’ Experience: Eataly Coming to King of Prussia Mall in 2025

    King of Prussia Mall General Manager Bob Hart recently shared an update on an upcoming new addition to the mall. Eataly, an Italian food and dining emporium, will open in King of Prussia Mall in 2025, writes Paul Schwedelson for Philadelphia Business Journal. It will be Eataly’s first Philadelphia-area location. The marketplace will require 23,000…