• Cheers! Reach for a Cocktail from these King of Prussia Area Restaurants and Distilleries

    Cheers! Reach for a Cocktail from these King of Prussia Area Restaurants and Distilleries

    Looking for a toast to raise high, usher out 2020, and welcome the new year? Enjoy these great holiday cocktail, wine, and beer selections from the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board’s Montco Explorer. Can’t decide which wine to try for the holidays? Sample a selection of the best wines from Karamoor Estate (pickup located…

  • King of Prussia Restaurants Take Over Food Scene in  KOP Bid Takeout Takeover

    King of Prussia Restaurants Take Over Food Scene in KOP Bid Takeout Takeover

    This holiday season, it’s important to support your local restaurants in Montco. We’ve got some deals on excellent King of Prussia Takeout in the KOP Bid Takeout Takeover! Treat yourself with some takeout from KOP’s best restaurants, served with a side of extra specials and deals from December 21 – January 10, 2021, only in…

  • Hotel of the Week: Hyatt House Philadelphia/King of Prussia

    Hotel of the Week: Hyatt House Philadelphia/King of Prussia

    Montgomery County features 80 world-class hotels. This week’s spotlight is on Hyatt House Philadelphia/King of Prussia. Across from the King of Prussia Mall, and minutes from Valley Forge National Historical Park, the recently built Hyatt House Philadelphia/King of Prussia mixes comfort and convenience, along with easy access to I-76, I-276 and Routes 202 and 422.…

  • SEPTA to Receive Federal Funding for King of Prussia Rail Extension Planning

    SEPTA to Receive Federal Funding for King of Prussia Rail Extension Planning

    Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority will receive $360,000 from the Federal Transit Administration to create plans for transit-oriented development at five stations of the proposed four-mile King of Prussia rail extension of Norristown High Speed Line, according to a staff report from Progressive Railroading. The awards are being allocated through the FTA’s Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented…

  • King of Prussia Mall Offers Holiday Delights and Takeout Treats

    King of Prussia Mall Offers Holiday Delights and Takeout Treats

    December is here and with it, holiday shopping. Our area’s largest shopping mall, the King of Prussia Mall, has it all when it comes to shopping and take-out. Shop safely at the KoP mall with a huge array of stores and practice social distancing at a variety of restaurants suitable for any palate by ordering…

  • Local Retailers Underestimate Demand for Christmas Decorations As Consumers Clear Shelves Faster Than Usual

    Local Retailers Underestimate Demand for Christmas Decorations As Consumers Clear Shelves Faster Than Usual

    Target in King of Prussia is one of many stores nationwide that are seeing a shortage of Christmas decorations as customers rush to buy any lights, ornaments, and trees that they can still find, writes Sarah Nassauer for The Wall Street Journal. Retailers all over the country have underestimated the demand for holiday décor, which…

  • ­Hotel of the Week: Springhill Suites Valley Forge/King of Prussia

    ­Hotel of the Week: Springhill Suites Valley Forge/King of Prussia

    There’s 80 world-class hotels in Montgomery County, and The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board is excited to highlight Springhill Suites Valley Forge/King of Prussia as this week’s Hotel of the Week. The 131-suite hotel is ideal for both business and leisure travelers, offering a seamless blend of style and function along with luxurious bedding…

  • New Book By Local Historian Delves Into History of King of Prussia Mall

    New Book By Local Historian Delves Into History of King of Prussia Mall

    A Mall and Its Legacy, the new book written by King of Prussia’s Michael Shaw, delves into the history of the local shopping mecca, King of Prussia Mall. Shaw, who is a historian, spent four years researching the history of the mall, creating a comprehensive narrative of the renowned shopping venue. The book goes back…

  • Pandemic Did Not Slow Center of Breakthrough Medicines in King of Prussia’s Discovery Labs

    Pandemic Did Not Slow Center of Breakthrough Medicines in King of Prussia’s Discovery Labs

    Despite the pandemic, development of the Center for Breakthrough Medicines in King of Prussia’s Discovery Labs innovation hub is still on track to be finalized and occupied by the end of next year, writes Queen Muse for the Philadelphia Magazine. Developer Brian O’Neill and biotech executive Audrey Greenberg have joined forces with health-care investment firm…

  • Hotel of the Week: Home2 Suites by Hilton King of Prussia/Valley Forge

    Hotel of the Week: Home2 Suites by Hilton King of Prussia/Valley Forge

    With 80 world-class hotels in Montgomery County, The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board spotlights the Home2 Suites by Hilton King of Prussia/Valley Forge as this week’s Hotel of the Week. Located just off I-76 in King of Prussia, the new all-suites hotel is within walking distance of the King of Prussia Mall, and within…

  • Woman Who Lost Her Wedding Ring at KoP Store Offering Reward for Help Finding It

    Woman Who Lost Her Wedding Ring at KoP Store Offering Reward for Help Finding It

    Faith Niu, who has lost her wedding ring in a King of Prussia Town Center store, is offering a reward for help in finding the precious piece of jewelry, writes Shawnette Wilson for FOX 29. “It’s a three stone diamond ring made in platinum and the center piece is emerald cuts,” said Niu. She lost…

  • “Holidaying” at King of Prussia Mall: Making the Most of America’s Largest Mall in the Oddest of Christmas Seasons

    “Holidaying” at King of Prussia Mall: Making the Most of America’s Largest Mall in the Oddest of Christmas Seasons

    I married an honest-to-goodness, true-blue Grinch. Well, true-green Grinch. My Grinch doesn’t enjoy Christmas carols, holiday shopping, or A Christmas Story. I tell him his heart is two sizes too small. He says my heart is enlarged. Last week, my middle-schooler told me he always detested sitting on Santa’s lap. So I’m also raising a…

  • King of Prussia Fashionista Shares Her Personal Style, Favorite Places to Shop

    King of Prussia Fashionista Shares Her Personal Style, Favorite Places to Shop

    Claudia Caminero, the King of Prussia fashion influencer behind UptoClaudia, likes to brighten up her outfits with vibrant colors, writes Isabella Sanchez Castañeda for the Main Line Today. She is also quick to emphasize that “vibrant colors are not only for the summer.” However she also ensures she feels comfortable in her clothes and advises…

  • King of Prussia Is Among Top Ten Housing Markets in Pennsylvania

    King of Prussia Is Among Top Ten Housing Markets in Pennsylvania

    King of Prussia is among the top ten healthiest housing markets in Pennsylvania, according to the new analysis recently published by Smart Asset. A healthy housing market is one that is regarded as both stable as well as affordable. Homeowners should be able to sell their homes with ease while at the same time have…

  • Despite Financial Uncertainty, SEPTA to Move Forward with $2B King of Prussia Rail Project

    Despite Financial Uncertainty, SEPTA to Move Forward with $2B King of Prussia Rail Project

    Despite the pandemic-related financial uncertainty, SEPTA is planning to move forward on a $2 billion project that would extend rail service to King of Prussia between 2025 and 2027, writes Patricia Madej for The Philadelphia Inquirer. During a virtual public meeting held on Tuesday, SEPTA officials provided an update on the proposed expansion of the…

  • Rising COVID Rates Made Many Black Friday Shoppers Skip the Malls This Year

    Rising COVID Rates Made Many Black Friday Shoppers Skip the Malls This Year

    For months analysts have been speculating how much the pandemic restrictions would change the typical holiday shopping season. On Black Friday, we saw one of the first indicators, with the standard throngs of people searching for deals largely absent from the malls this year. As reported by Kenny Cooper for WHYY, the King of Prussia…

  • Hotel of the Week: Hampton Inn Philadelphia King of Prussia

    Hotel of the Week: Hampton Inn Philadelphia King of Prussia

    With 80 world-class hotels in Montgomery County, the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board highlights the Hampton Inn Philadelphia King of Prussia as this week’s Hotel of the Week. The 149-room property – which is within walking distance of the King of Prussia Mall, restaurants, and Valley Forge National Historical Park – also offers a…

  • Area Malls Taking Safety Precautions to Ensure Santa Can Still Meet Children

    Area Malls Taking Safety Precautions to Ensure Santa Can Still Meet Children

    Despite this year’s highly unusual and difficult circumstances, King of Prussia and Willow Grove Mall are still finding ways to make sure kids get a chance to speak with Santa.