Upper Merion
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The AI Buildout Came to Montgomery County. Now Residents Fear It’s Too Late to Stop It.
The battle over data centers in Montgomery County has entered a critical new phase, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. Eight projects backed by developer Brian O’Neill and his King of Prussia firm MLP Ventures are now formally on the table, targeting sites near Renaissance Park, Swedeland Road, Horizon Drive, and River Road. Together, they represent…
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This New Montco Trail Could Change How People Get Around King of Prussia
Upper Merion Township secured a $1 million federal grant to help complete the Valley Forge Gateway Trail, connecting several points throughout the county, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. The funding, awarded through the Eastern Federal Lands Access Program, will support construction of a key 500-meter stretch connecting Valley Forge National Historical Park to North Gulph…
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Upper Merion Detective Aids in Revolutionary War Musket Return
A Revolutionary War-era musket that has been missing for 50 years has finally made its way back to Philadelphia with the help of Upper Merion Township Detective Brendan Dougherty, writes Justin Udo for KYW Newsradio. The New England musket was among the many artifacts from the Revolutionary era stolen in 1968 from the Valley Forge…
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GSK Picks Upper Merion for an AI-Powered Biologics Hub
GSK is turning to Upper Merion for its next-gen biologics “flex” factory, writes Harold Brubaker for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The British pharma giant will add a flexible biologics factory at its Upper Merion campus. This is part of a $1.2 billion U.S. investment unveiled during President Donald Trump’s visit to the United Kingdom. The project…
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Montco Grant Helps Upper Merion Community Cupboard Add New Freezer
Serving up to 150 families per week, the Upper Merion Area Community Cupboard recently received a $10,000 grant from Montgomery County, which it will use for a new freezer, writes Alicia Roberts for CBS News Philadelphia. Thanks to donations and volunteers, the pantry offers fresh produce, meat, bread, eggs, dairy, and more free to its…
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Montgomery County Allocates $1.1M to Combat Food Insecurity
With food insecurity on the rise, Montgomery County officials are hoping that a $1.1 million funding infusion will make a meaningful impact in combating hunger, writes Rachel Ravina for The Reporter. Last week, the MontCo Anti-Hunger Network received a $500,000 food purchasing grant at a check presentation at the Upper Merion Area Community Cupboard. Another…
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Upper Merion’s Hisham Mohammed and Flyers PowerPlay Host National Tournament
For Hisham Mohammed of Upper Merion, wheelchair hockey changed everything, writes Sidney Snider for the Philadelphia Inquirer. After a bomb left him paralyzed at age 8 during the Iraq War, Mohammed feared he’d never play sports again. But after moving to the U.S., he discovered the Flyers PowerPlay team and found purpose, friendship, and competition.…
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Upper Merion to Purchase 150 E. Dekalb Pike Site for $8M+
Upper Merion Township is making a bold land grab in the heart of King of Prussia, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The township agreed to buy an 11-acre parcel at 150 E. Dekalb Pike, currently home to Rossi Auto Salvage, for $8 million. The deal is expected to close in 18 months…
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Jefferson Health Debuts Life-Saving Mobile Stroke Unit in Upper Merion
Jefferson Health has introduced a Mobile Stroke Unit in Upper Merion Township, writes Main Line Times & Suburban. The MSU will bring rapid, advanced stroke care directly to patients. It functions as an “Emergency Department on Wheels,” equipped with telemedicine, brain imaging, and stroke medications like clot-busting drugs. Staffed by a stroke-trained EMS crew, the…
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Upper Merion Senior Evan Wang Named National Youth Poet Laureate
Upper Merion graduating senior Evan Wang has just made national history, writes Emily Neil for WHYY. Wang was named the 2024 National Youth Poet Laureate, the first male in the title’s nine-year history. Eighteen-year-old Wang has been writing since childhood, but it was a racially charged encounter during the pandemic that fueled his rise as…
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Eagles Pride on the Line: Upper Merion Schools Place Super Bowl Wager
Upper Merion Area School District Superintendent Dr. Tamara Smith has challenged a Kansas City counterpart to a friendly Super Bowl wager—backed by enthusiastic students, writes The Reporter. A Philadelphia native and lifelong Eagles fan, Dr. Smith wanted to channel the district’s excitement into a fun competition. After researching Kansas City school districts, she reached out…
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Upper Merion Area School District Announces Two-Hour Delayed Start for Monday After Super Bowl
Most Eagles fans – young and old alike – will get to stay up to watch the Eagles take on the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX, which could lead to a rough Monday morning, according to a staff report from 6abc. To stay ahead of a very likely difficult morning, at least three…
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‘Keep Upper Merion Beautiful’ Campaign is High Schooler’s Mission to Cleanup Hometown
Michael Bugler, a senior at Archbishop Carroll High School in Wayne, has taken matters into his own hands to keep his community clean by starting the “Keep Upper Merion Beautiful” campaign, reports Nick Iadonisi for 6abc. “The objective of the project is to clean up the township, tell people as well as companies the ways…
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Upper Merion High School Alum Helped U.S. Women Earn First Rugby Sevens Olympics Medal
Ariana Ramsey, an Upper Merion High School graduate, helped the United States women’s team win its first Olympics rugby sevens medal, writes Mike Sielski for The Philadelphia Inquirer. During the bronze-medal game against heavily favored Australia, Ramsey set up Alex Sedrick’s stunning run-and-try play that got 65,000 people in the stands shouting and screaming in…
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This Montgomery County Town is Considered the Best Place for Families to Live
Fortune Magazine has named Upper Merion Township, as one of the top 50 “best places for families to live,” securing the No. 2 spot, writes Cherise Lynch for NBC 10 Philadelphia. Editor-in-chief Alyson Shontell revealed the rankings on the Today Show, emphasizing criteria like affordability, commutability, and family-friendliness. Upper Merion’s proximity to Philadelphia, just…
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Upper Merion Grad Ariana Ramsey With USA Rugby for 2nd Olympics
Upper Merion High School graduate Ariana Ramsey is on her way to her second Olympics with the U.S. Women’s Olympic rugby sevens team, writes Aaron Carter for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 24-year-old Ramsey graduated from Dartmouth in May. During her last two years at college, she helped the team win back-to-back national championships. She departed…
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Retired Teacher Volunteers at Upper Merion Township Library As ‘English as a Second Language’ Class Instructor
Jean Olexy is an Upper Merion Township woman who volunteers her time to teach “English as a Second Language” courses, reports Nick Iadonisi for 6abc. After retiring from her regular teaching job, she began volunteering as an ESL instructor over 12 years ago. “I love learning and I love people,” said Olexy. “And I feel…
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Upper Merion Township Fire Department Celebrates New Professionals, Faster Response Times
The Upper Merion Township Fire Department is celebrating National EMS Week and the fact that the department has been seeing faster response times, writes Kim Hudson for CBS News Philadelphia. The department is crediting the graduation of 12 new professional firefighters and emergency medical technicians within the department for those faster response times. According to…
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