King of Prussia
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Now That SEPTA’s Not Spending for KoP Rail, Where Is It Putting the Cash Allotted to It?
The downsides to the federal derailment of the King of Prussia Rail construction have been well documented since the idea reached the end of its line. But nestled in the details of the SEPTA budget are several upsides to the cancellation, reported Thomas Fitzgerald in The Philadelphia Inquirer. The lemonade-from-lemons result stems from $340 million…
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To Keep Up with Demand, Wireless EV Charging System Designer Moves to New King of Prussia HQ
InductEV, a producer of wireless charging systems for electric vehicles (EVs), is moving to a new headquarters building in King of Prussia. Yahoo Finance reported the need for more elbow room for the tech company. The main driver behind the relo to 660 Allendale Road and the 50,000+ sq. ft. it will provide is the…
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Apr. 30 King of Prussia Block Party Benefits CHOP, Presents Fundraiser Proceeds
King of Prussia District and presenting sponsor SERVPRO of King of Prussia invite families to a free block party on Apr. 30 from 1–4 PM at the King of Prussia Town Center. At the event (for which a $5 per-person donation is gracefully suggested), the supporting organizations will present Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) with…
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KoP District’s 2023 Report: Employment, Business Confidence, CRE Market Have All Rebounded Well
The King of Prussia District unveiled findings from its 2023 Report to the Community that illustrate the area’s strong post-pandemic recovery and bright future. The upbeat stance reflected a willingness to move on from the disappointing news regarding the King of Prussia Rail project’s stall. Fueling the King of Prussia progress are numerous large-scale development…
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King of Prussia District President & CEO Comments on Rail Project Cessation
By now, most people in the Philadelphia region are aware that SEPTA elected to stop work on the King of Prussia Rail project. I am clearly disappointed by this decision, but understand the reality based upon the facts presented. Thanks I would like to also express my sincere gratitude to the entire King of Prussia…
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Tracking Reactions: KoP Rail Cancellation Seen as Disappointment
In the aftermath of the state’s KoP Rail decision, Montgomery County leaders shared their responses, which Rachel Ravina gathered for the Main Line Media News. Montgomery County Board of Commissioners chair Ken Lawrence said, “It’s disappointing that the KOP Rail project has been paused. It’s been a transformative project for the region.” Crandall Jones, Norristown…
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Fed’s ‘No’ Stops King of Prussia Rail Line in Its Tracks
All work on the proposed King of Prussia Rail — the four-mile transit extension to the Norristown High Speed Line — has halted. Thomas Fitzgerald reported the cessation in The Philadelphia Inquirer. The SEPTA plug-pull resulted from an assessment that a recent Federal Transit Administration (FTA) denial of a new-transit capital grant will propel costs…
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King of Prussia District: Moore Road Multimodal Trail Study Takes Brisk Step Forward
The King of Prussia District has set forth with its Moore Road Multimodal Trail Study, according to a Chris Basler, director of Capital Projects and Planning for the organization. The study will seek to determine if First Avenue Linear Park — the recreation, dining, and lifestyle space between N. Gulph Road to the south and…
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King of Prussia Mall Gains New Draw: Add Zombie Apocalypse Survival to the Shopping and Dining
Anyone who thinks of King of Prussia Mall merely in terms of its shopping, dining, and socializing advantages can now add another: It’s been identified nationally as a good place to survive a zombie apocalypse. Emily Block explained in The Philadelphia Inquirer. The unconventional accolade to Montgomery County’s retail mecca came from JeffBet, an online…
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Kansas City Building Management Firm Opens New Office in King of Prussia Building
Kansas City-based City Wide Facility Solutions, a management company working in the building maintenance industry, has opened a King of Prussia office. Melina Druga reported its new location in the Pennsylvania Business Report. The site, at 700 American Ave. is the company’s fifth in Pennsylvania. It is located off 1st Ave., facing the rear façade…
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Distinctly Warped Voice of a 1960s Novelty Songwriter Is Silenced in King of Prussia
Jerry Samuels, whose novelty tune took off in 1966, has passed away in a King of Prussia assisted-living facility. Nate File reported the 84-year-old’s loss in The Philadelphia Inquirer. Samuels, from New York City, played piano by age three and wrote marketable songs by 15. He eventually moved to Northeast Philadelphia as a record producer…
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CHOP CEO: KoP Model, Caring for Children ‘Close to Where They Live,’ Is Replicable
Citing the success of the King of Prussia location for Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), CEO Madeline Bell said its hyper-local impact could become a future template. John George reported Bell’s thoughts on the Montgomery County success in the Philadelphia Business Journal. Bell inferred that the Middleman Family Pavilion — which opened in Jan. 2022…
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King of Prussia Mall to Introduce Five New Stores as ‘First-to-Market’ Retailers in Pa.
Five new stores are making their Pennsylvania debut at King of Prussia Mall. Mac Bell, of ABC 27 WHTM, Harrisburg, introduced these first-to-market brands. The five debuts in the state are: “King of Prussia’s leasing activity is strong, and we continue to see the demand for space as our leasing teams sign leases with new…
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Neumann Honors King of Prussia Alumna Courtney Curcio
Courtney Curcio, a King of Prussia resident, received the 2023 Neumann University Alumni Association Volunteer of the Year Award on March 7. Since graduating from Neumann in 2018, Curcio has continuously supported the university and its sport management program. She has helped to create a sports management affinity group, educated Neumann students as a guest…
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UK’s Largest Family-Owned Department Store Adopts Qlik Cloud
Qlik has announced that the UK’s largest family-owned department store, Fenwick, has adopted Qlik Cloud, to advance its analytics capabilities and empower more employees at the company to use data in their day-to-day roles. Fenwick, which launched its first store in Newcastle in 1882, is known for premium shopping and dining, with categories across beauty, fashion,…
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Historic Mosaic from Local High-School Artists Opens at Turnpike’s Valley Forge Interchange
Installation has been completed on a new Pennsylvania Turnpike mosaic at the Valley Forge Interchange in King of Prussia. Its design and onsite assembly were both the product of students from Archbishop Carroll High School in Radnor. CBS3 Philadelphia covered the effort in a report posted on YouTube. The project, covered by Catholic Philly last…
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New Indoor Adventure Site Opens in KoP; Owner Calls It a Place He Wishes He Had When Raising Kids
Thrillz High Flying Adventure Park — a new indoor mecca of energy-burning, high-tech entertainment — recently opened its doors in King of Prussia, reported Franki Rudnesky for Philly Voice. The inside amusement park, part of a Connecticut chain, gained TikTok fame from an obstacle course similar to that of the TV game show Wipeout. The…
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King of Prussia Rail Project Slated to Temporarily Affect Chester Valley Trail Use
Montgomery County officials authorized a design and construction agreement for the future King of Prussia Rail project that establishes reimbursements and other procedural guidelines with SEPTA, writes Rachel Ravina for the Mainline Media News. According to Bill Hartman, trails and open space planning manager with Montgomery County Planning Commission, once construction starts, a portion of…
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