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Summer Events Brought Sunshine, Music & Food to KOP Employees
Join us again next year!
The 7th annual Rock Your Lunch Summer Concert Series was a rockin' hit, with over 400 people attending each concert of the 4-week series! Musical artists Cubbage, The Rooks, The Road Dogs and Wheelhouse took to our outdoor stage to provide the soundtrack for fun in the sun.
FREE samples were provided each week by some of the best restaurants in King of Prussia. Thank you to our restaurant participants The Halal Guys, Paladar Latin Kitchen & Rum Bar, Choolaah Indian BBQ, Pizzeria Vetri, Bahama Breeze, True Food Kitchen, Maggiano's Little Italy and Bonefish Grill.
The inaugural Food Truck Tuesday was also a great success, with 350+ attendees! Food trucks
Phyllodephia, Surf & Turf Truck, B.GOOD and Dia Doce provided an amazing array of lunch options, while local band Mike Greer & Company kept the crowd entertained.
Stay tuned for future food truck events in KOP!
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King of Prussia District Scholarship Presented to Two Upper Merion Students
King of Prussia District is committed to supporting future business leaders in King of Prussia
King of Prussia District is proud to announce that the first King of Prussia District Scholarships were awarded to
William Carroll and Juliana Denick, two graduating seniors from Upper Merion Area School District (UMASD) who are pursuing careers in business-related fields. The scholarships were presented on June 7, 2018 during Ivy Day, the District's ceremony to recognize graduating seniors for their achievement in the classroom, on the athletic field and in the community.
This year, King of Prussia District's Board of Directors allocated $5,000 to contribute towards UMASD scholarship programs and teacher grants. High-quality educational offerings are a cornerstone of any great community, and KOP residents and employers alike benefit from UMASD's outstanding academic and extracurricular K-12 programs.
If your business or company would like to join KOP-BID in supporting our future business leaders, please contact
rachel@kopbid.com.
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Road Diet Construction Begins
Minor disruptions on the roadway are possible
After receiving final sign-off from PennDOT, construction began June 25 on the First Avenue Road Diet in Moore Park KOP (formerly known as the business park).
This transportation improvement project will make First Avenue safer for vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists.
The first step in construction is excavation on three curb ramps at Allendale Road, American Avenue and the new mid-block crossing near Park Avenue. While we expect minor disruptions during construction, no construction activity will take place on the roadway during rush hour traffic from 6-9 AM and 3-8 PM. Flaggers will be on-site if lane closures are necessary, but the road will remain open.
A full-time construction inspector provided by Upper Merion Township will be on-site during active construction if there are any immediate issues that need to be addressed. Commuters, residents and visitors can
e-mail us or call 484.681.9452 with questions or concerns about the project.
We look forward to the completion of the First Avenue Road Diet and the many benefits it will bring for commuters, pedestrians and cyclists!
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KOP Beerfest Named
BEST Beerfest!
King of Prussia Beerfest Royale was named the BEST Beerfest of the Main Line and Western Suburbs by Main Line Today! KOP Beerfest welcomes 3,500+ over the course of two days for tastings of over 100 beers from 50+ brewers, delicious dishes from the best restaurants in KOP, live bands on two stages and so much more.
Put your brand in front of thousands at King of Prussia Beerfest Royale!
Sponsorships are available at multiple levels and include a plethora of benefits, from exposure on our website (23,000 visitors in 2017), to social media ads and banner ads, on-site advertising, free tickets, custom signage and more.
Interesting in becoming a sponsor? Reach out today!
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Endorse King of Prussia Rail
The King of Prussia Rail will...
- Reduce commute times to/from University City and Center City
- Connect employers to a broader pool of employees, and give residents easier access to jobs
- Reduce up to 18M vehicle miles traveled annually, resulting in less congestion and reduced emissions
- Generate 5,400-6,300 jobs during construction and 1,000 jobs annually
- Increase real estate values and tax revenues
Rendering of KOP Rail traveling over Rt. 202
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Healthcare Industry Booming in King of Prussia
More additions coming soon to the diverse selection of medical facilities in KOP
With the openings of Einstein Medical Center and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's Specialty Care & Surgery Center over the past several years, King of Prussia has quickly risen as a key region for healthcare offerings for families.
Several exciting healthcare projects are on the horizon in King of Prussia, which will help solidify it as a leader in quality healthcare.
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia recently announced its plans for the construction of a new 250,000 SF inpatient hospital. The new hospital will be adjacent to and operate seamlessly with CHOP's existing King of Prussia Specialty Care & Surgery Center. Plans include 52 inpatient beds, care for a broad range of pediatric specialties, a 24/7, 20-bay emergency department specializing in pediatric care, an operating room suite and more. Madeline Bell, President & CEO of CHOP said in a statement regarding the chosen location, "King of Prussia is highly accessible to a number of communities throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey, where a growing population is in need of many pediatric services, including inpatient hospital care."
Another exciting project coming soon to King of Prussia is the new Main Line Health facility, which broke ground last month at The Village at Valley Forge. The $32M Women's Specialty Center, a partnership between Main Line Health and Axia Women's Health, will offer traditional and holistic services focusing on preventive, diagnostic and treatment services addressing women's physical, emotional and wellness needs. Also located within the new facility, which
is
scheduled to open in the fall of next year, Main Line Health will operate an ambulatory care center that will bring health and wellness services to both men and women of the greater King of Prussia region and beyond.
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Hit the Trails in KOP this Summer!
Summer is in full swing and there are many beautiful, all-levels trails to explore
Grab your bike, your running group or your dog and explore the exciting and scenic trails in King of Prussia! KOP is surrounded by numerous bike paths and trails frequented by families, cyclists and even commuters. The paths range from loops in community parks to long stretches and trails that connect to surrounding counties and Philadelphia.
The bucolic park, with its many historic locations, is also home to over 20 miles of biking trails that wind through hills and fields like the Joseph Plumb Martin Trail and Chapel Trail, which passes Washington Memorial Chapel. In addition to looping through the park, these trails also provide connections to other points in Montgomery and Chester Counties.
The dedicated bicycle and pedestrian trail connects to 15.5 miles of trails from Valley Forge National Historical Park to Manayunk.
Still under construction, this trail will traverse Chester and Montgomery Counties and ultimately connect to other trails, including the Schuylkill River Trail. Eventually, the trail will take visitors over the Schuylkill River in Norristown. It will then continue past the Veterans Memorial Park and into the King of Prussia area of Upper Merion Township.
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KOP in the News
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AVE King of Prussia celebrated its official opening last month. |
Philadelphia Business Journal
Not a shabby showing for the 275-unit building that fronts North Gulph Road in King of Prussia, PA. AVE is within walking distance of the restaurants at the mixed-use community and a short drive to the King of Prussia Mall and Valley Forge Park.
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The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will break ground on a new traffic management center in 2020, an approximately $33M project that makes way for the state agency's plans to boost its headcount.
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Before the end of summer, an outpost of Hollywood icon Pink's Hot Dogs should be up and running in the King of Prussia mall.
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Main Line Health King of Prussia Breaks Ground at The Village at Valley Forge
Daily Local News
The still growing Village at Valley Forge came a little bit closer to welcoming a new facility that will be dedicated primarily to women's health and wellness when Main Line Health recently broke ground on Main Line Health King of Prussia. Read More...
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Will Build Inpatient Facility in King of Prussia
The Reporter
When the Children's Hospital Specialty Care and Ambulatory Surgery Center opened on Goddard Boulevard in King of Prussia three years ago, it was with an eye toward inevitable future expansion.
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Coming Soon to KOP
See what opened last month and what you can expect soon!
The influx of new retailers, restaurants and luxury housing to KOP isn't slowing down in 2018
. Take a look at who will be joining our amazing community!
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OPENING SOON
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Aesop
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Bartaco
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Camber Spine Technologies
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Charles Tyrwhitt
(July 26)
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Christian Louboutin
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Hanover King of Prussia
(multi-family residential)
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Kilwins Chocolates and Ice Cream
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Loro Piana
(October 1)
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Main Line Health
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NoRTH Italia*
(August 1)
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Pearle Vision
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Pink's Hot Dogs
(August 1)
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RSQ by Tilly's
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Skye 750
(multi-family residential)
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Storage Partners of King of Prussia |
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The Dapper Donut
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The Smith Valley Forge
(multi-family residential)
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Vitality Bowls* |
Workhorse Brewing Company*
(August)
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Zara
(September 1)
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NOW OPEN: Park Square, Marketplace Eatery, Henig Furs
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King of Prussia Celebrates July 4th!
Independence Day is a day for music, eating, drinking and large bright explosions in the sky with friends and family. King of Prussia is home to it all-from fireworks to delicious dining. Take your pick of the perfect Fourth of July event!
See Event Details...
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Concerts Under the Stars is Upper Merion's free, open-air concert series, held Sundays at 6 PM in the summer months.
See Event Details...
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King of Prussia District (KOP-BID) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit, special
services organization. KOP-BID engages public and private partners to
collaboratively improve the economic environment in King of Prussia
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234 Mall Boulevard, Suite 150, King of Prussia PA 19406
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