🌱 How did igloos in Town Center turn into $50K for neighbors?

Hello King of Prussia! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How did igloos in Town Center turn into $50K for neighbors?
• What could new owners mean for these two mallside hotels?

Also on today's calendar: 🪄✨ HARRY POTTER Trivia Night (21+) ✨🪄 FREE Drink Token w/ Admission and 15 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Windy and colder, with a high of 35 and low of 25 degrees.
• Friday: Some sun, then clouds; cold, temps: high: 36, low: 25.
• Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 39 and low of 26 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• King of Prussia District donates $50,400 to Upper Merion Area Community Cupboard (readingeagle.com) — King of Prussia District has donated a record $50,410 to the Upper Merion Area Community Cupboard, helping local families facing food insecurity. The money came from November’s Igloo Garden on the Green and the KOP Takes Out Hunger Food Drive, which together drew hundreds of diners and dozens of donation sites around town. Plans are already underway for the 2026 Igloo Garden.
   

• Two Major King of Prussia Hotels Hit the Market Ahead of Colossal Year for Tourists (montco.today) — Two major hotels directly across from King of Prussia Mall—the Crowne Plaza and Fairfield Inn—are up for sale after their previous owner surrendered them to debtholders. Together they offer over 300 rooms and significant meeting space, and new ownership could reshape this busy commercial corridor as big 2026 events like the World Cup and MLB All-Star Game boost regional tourism demand.
   

📸 Around King of Prussia

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🗓 Upcoming Events in King of Prussia

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday December 11

• 🪄✨ HARRY POTTER Trivia Night (21+) ✨🪄 FREE Drink Token w/ Admission
  Fun Dungeon - Brewcade & Billiards, 119 S Main St, Phoenixville
  8:00 pm

Friday December 12

• Conshohocken Winter Market
  46 Fayette St, Conshohocken
  5:00 pm
• December Bingo!
  Visitation BVM School, 190 N Trooper Rd, Norristown
  6:30 pm
• 🎤🎵🍺 KILLER KARAOKE (21+) and Happy Hour 🍺🎵🎤
  Fun Dungeon - Brewcade & Billiards, 119 S Main St, Phoenixville
  8:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• Art Pop Up
  Greater Norristown Art League (GNAL 800 West), 800 W Germantown Pike, Norristown
  10:00 am
• 🔥Firebird Festival Pre / Post Party and Live Stream (21+)🔥
  Fun Dungeon - Brewcade & Billiards, 119 S Main St, Phoenixville
  7:00 pm

Sunday December 14

• Renaissance Noel
  The Great Hall, Bryn Mawr College, 101 N Merion Ave, Bryn Mawr, PA, 19010,
  4:00 pm

Tuesday December 16

• Hiring Event at The Quadrangle
  3300 Darby Rd, Haverford
  1:00 pm

Sunday December 21

• Blue Christmas Worship Service
  Wayne Presbyterian Church, 125 E Lancaster Ave, Wayne, PA, 19087,
  4:30 pm

Wednesday December 24

• Christmas Eve at Wayne Presbyterian Church
  Wayne Presbyterian Church, 125 E Lancaster Ave, Wayne, PA, 19087,
  4:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday December 13

• Breakfast with Santa King of Prussia Neiman Marcus
  Neiman Marcus , 170 N Gulph Rd , King of Prussia
  9:00 am
• Winterfest 2025 at King of Prussia Town Center
  King of Prussia Town Center , 155 Village Drive Suite 100 , King of Prussia
  2:00 pm
• Victorian Christmas Open House
  Pennypacker Mills , 5 Haldeman Rd , Schwenksville
  2:00 pm

Sunday December 14

• In-Person Free Coding Workshop For Kids at King of Prussia, PA (7-14 yrs)
  Holiday Inn Express & Suites Philadelphia - King of Prussia by IHG , 260 N Gulph Rd , King of Prussia
  11:00 am

Tuesday December 16

• Abington Bird Town Walk
  Montgomery County Parks Events , 183 Moredon Road , Huntingdon Valley
  8:00 am

Wednesday December 17

• Holiday Paint & Sip
  Workhorse Brewing Company , 250 King Manor Dr Unit 300 , King of Prussia
  7:00 pm
• Holiday Workshop
  Workhorse Brewing Company , 250 King Manor Dr Unit 300 , King of Prussia
  7:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• Board of Commissioners & Salary Board Meetings
  Montgomery County, PA Calendar , 425 Swede St , Norristown
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Corner Bakery Cafe posted a job opening for Front of House Team Members in King Of Prussia. Apply here.
• Old Navy, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate - King Of Prussia in King Of Prussia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near King of Prussia here.

🗞 Nearby News

Norristown

• What's Next For The Phillies After Kyle Schwarber Megadeal (patch.com)
• New Norristown Police Chief Vows Change After Teen's Killing (patch.com)

Chesterbrook

• Paoli Hospital Earns Top Honor For Labor, Delivery (patch.com)

Conshohocken

Ok King of Prussia! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I could get canned for this!
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