• King’s Plate is Back at KOP Beerfest Royale This Thursday

    King’s Plate is Back at KOP Beerfest Royale This Thursday

    While Oktoberfests are a dime a dozen this time of year, King of Prussia District’s award-winning KOP Beerfest Royale, presented by Budget Maintenance, is in a class of its own, beginning with the King’s Plate. The two-day royal food and craft beer celebration and culinary competition draw a crowd of 1,000 people each year to…

  • Qlik: Data is Changing the World, and We Cannot Afford to Leave Future Generations Behind

    Qlik: Data is Changing the World, and We Cannot Afford to Leave Future Generations Behind

    Prior to the pandemic, there were concerns about the gaps in education and training for children and young people. But in the words of UNICEF, COVID-19 has “exacerbated the learning crisis.” In fact, a recent study by Asian Development Bank estimates that the learning losses from school closures across Asia Pacific (APAC) will result in…

  • In a Galaxy Far Away….a King of Prussia Father and Son Launch a Star Wars YouTube Series, Podcast

    In a Galaxy Far Away….a King of Prussia Father and Son Launch a Star Wars YouTube Series, Podcast

    King of Prussia father and son duo Kerwin and Keith Yarde have turned their love for all things Star Wars into a successful YouTube series and podcast “Father and Son: A Star Wars Podcast,” writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The father is a seasoned Star Wars fan who decided to share his passion…

  • This Weekend, Go Out for Steak at the Best Steakhouses in the Main Line Area

    This Weekend, Go Out for Steak at the Best Steakhouses in the Main Line Area

    Steakhouses are one of the best places for an elegant, delicious dinner. The Main Line area has several fabulous places, writes the staff of Philly Bite magazine. DePaul’s Table Have you tried the new DePaul’s Table? From running restaurants in Atlantic City, Anthony DePaul changes things up on the Main Line.   Focusing on fine,…

  • King of Prussia Dermatologist’s Sun-Protective Clothing Line, AmberNoon, is Stylish and Sun-safe

    King of Prussia Dermatologist’s Sun-Protective Clothing Line, AmberNoon, is Stylish and Sun-safe

    Erum Ilyas, a Montgomery County dermatologist, is growing her sun-protective clothing line, AmberNoon, by leveraging the marketing oomph of West Chester-based QVC. Lisa Dukart shined a light on the details for The Business Journals. She founded her private practice, Montgomery Dermatology, in 2009, in King of Prussia. In the past 10 years, she grew her…

  • Montgomery County Commissioners Break Ground on the Chester Valley Trail Extension in Upper Merion Township

    Montgomery County Commissioners Break Ground on the Chester Valley Trail Extension in Upper Merion Township

    The Montgomery County Commissioners joined with other local officials to break ground on the Chester Valley Trail Extension, a planned 3.8-mile extension of the Chester Valley Trail. When complete, the extension will link the existing 14.5-mile portion of the Chester Valley Trail, which currently runs from Exton to King of Prussia, to the Schuylkill River…

  • IT Industry Veteran Acquires Four Data Centers in the Mid-Atlantic, with One in King of Prussia

    IT Industry Veteran Acquires Four Data Centers in the Mid-Atlantic, with One in King of Prussia

    Kevin Mulqueen, a West Chester resident and a 30-year information technology industry veteran, has acquired four data centers in the Philadelphia region for an undisclosed sum to start a new company, DāSTOR, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Mulqueen retired from the local technology scene three years ago, when his former employer, Lightower,…

  • Qlik Teams Up with Russia’s Largest Digital Services Provider to Increase Data Literacy in Telecom Market

    Qlik Teams Up with Russia’s Largest Digital Services Provider to Increase Data Literacy in Telecom Market

    Qlik has teamed up with Rostelecom, Russia’s largest integrated digital services provider, to launch an open data literacy marathon. The data-driven marathon is part of Rostelecom’s large-scale program for data literacy development. Providing a wider audience with access to the marathon, the company aims to increase data literacy both in the telecom market and within the wider…

  • Wall Street Journal: King of Prussia Mall Rebounds Over Summer, But Worries About Fall Continue to Linger

    Wall Street Journal: King of Prussia Mall Rebounds Over Summer, But Worries About Fall Continue to Linger

    King of Prussia Mall has enjoyed a great summer that saw shoppers return to its stores and restaurants in large numbers, writes Konrad Putzier for The Wall Street Journal. U.S. shopping malls overall have had a good quarter despite the spread of the Delta variant of COVID-19. Retailers and property owners also received a much-needed…

  • Amazon Aims to Gain & Keep Montgomery County Employees with Incredible Incentive

    Amazon Aims to Gain & Keep Montgomery County Employees with Incredible Incentive

    In the tightening job market, Amazon, which has facilities in Norristown and King of Prussia, is offering to pay college tuition for over 750,000 U.S. employees as an incentive to reduce turnover and bring in new employees, writes Chip Cutter for The Wall Street Journal. Amazon will cover the cost of tuition and books for…

  • Forbes: After Opening Shops in King of Prussia and Willow Grove, Primark Continues Philadelphia Expansion

    Forbes: After Opening Shops in King of Prussia and Willow Grove, Primark Continues Philadelphia Expansion

    Primark, the Irish value fashion chain which recently entered the Philadelphia market with stores in Willow Grove Park Mall and King of Prussia Mall, is continuing its local expansion with a new location in Philadelphia, writes Mark Faithfull for Forbes. The Philadelphia store that is expected to open later this month in the Fashion District…

  • Toll Brothers Opens New Urban-inspired Luxury Townhome Community in King of Prussia

    Toll Brothers Opens New Urban-inspired Luxury Townhome Community in King of Prussia

    Overlook at Town Center, the Toll Brothers’ new urban-inspired luxury townhome community in King of Prussia, is now open for sale. The community is nestled in The Village at Valley Forge and is within walking distance of King of Prussia Town Center with its many premier retail shops, popular restaurants, and numerous entertainment experiences. The…

  • See Which Montco Cities Near Philadelphia Are the Easiest Places to Find a Job

    See Which Montco Cities Near Philadelphia Are the Easiest Places to Find a Job

    Montgomery County is home to two of the five places near Philadelphia where it is easiest to find a job, according to a new report by www.movoto.com. Bala Cynwyd is about a 20-minute drive from the big city, which gives it easy access to many available jobs in the entire Metropolitan area of Philadelphia, especially…

  • King of Prussia-based Radial Already Preparing for Tumultuous Shipping Season

    King of Prussia-based Radial Already Preparing for Tumultuous Shipping Season

    Radial, the King of Prussia e-commerce logistics specialist, is already preparing for a possibly tumultuous holiday shipping season filled with uncertainties fueled by the rapid spread of the Delta variant, writes Jennifer Smith for The Wall Street Journal. “There’s just a lot of uncertainty right now,” said Radial Chief Operating Officer Laura Ritchey. “We definitely…

  • See Which Montco Eatery is Among the Best Vegan Restaurants in Philly Region

    See Which Montco Eatery is Among the Best Vegan Restaurants in Philly Region

    This local favorite has made the list of top five vegan restaurants in the Philadelphia region. If you are looking for the perfect menu of vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free dishes, head out to True Food Kitchen in King of Prussia, writes Caroline Coffey for the Philadelphia Style. The eatery offers a wide selection of meals,…

  • Philly’s Fastest Growing Companies Include a Whopping 17 From Montgomery County for PBJ’s Soaring 76

    Philly’s Fastest Growing Companies Include a Whopping 17 From Montgomery County for PBJ’s Soaring 76

    Seventeen companies from Montgomery County have been declared Soaring 76 winners by Philadelphia Business Journal for achieving sustained financial growth over a three-year period, as researched by Sharon Oliver for Philadelphia Business Journal. Seventy-six companies in the region have “accelerated at a fast pace over the past three years and overcame economic speed bumps along…

  • King of Prussia’s Qlik Walks the Talk, Uses Its Own Products to Help Employees Grow Within the Company

    King of Prussia’s Qlik Walks the Talk, Uses Its Own Products to Help Employees Grow Within the Company

    A manager’s recent move within his company highlights the process it has in place for employee advancement, especially for those looking for a new challenge.   As the new Vice President for Strategic Growth & Transformation at Qlik, Gavin O’Leary is happy to be a little out of his comfort zone. Originally from Ireland with a…

  • After a Decade, Book Lovers Finally Have a Place to Call Their Own at King of Prussia Mall

    After a Decade, Book Lovers Finally Have a Place to Call Their Own at King of Prussia Mall

    For a decade, book lovers had to look outside of King of Prussia Mall to buy books or book-themed gifts, according to a staff report from the Patch. But now, they finally have a place where they can do their book-related shopping in one of the largest malls in the country. This is thanks to…