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Philadelphia-based Arden Theatre Company has unveiled its 2025-26 season, featuring a dynamic lineup of performances including Dear Evan Hansen and more! The genre-defying string quartet Well-Strung returns to Bucks County Playhouse with two concerts. The group last performed to a sold-out house at the Playhouse on New Year's Eve 2021. Philadelphia Contemporary Circus Festival will make its debut this month, with 10 days, 24+ shows, dozens of artists and two states. Learn more about the event here! and exclusive discounts on tickets to your favorite shows © 2025 - Copyright Wisdom Digital Media, all rights reserved. Privacy Policy PA – NOVEMBER 28: People shop at the King of Prussia Mall on Thanksgiving night ahead of Black Friday on November 28 The King of Prussia Mall is nearing completion of a deal to bring new retail and entertainment venues to the vacant JCPenney building which has remained unused since JCPenney's closure in 2017 has explored various redevelopment possibilities for the former JCPenney site One plan was to open a brick-and-mortar location for online furniture retailer Wayfair at the mall Hart noted in an interview with the Philadelphia Business Journal that the mall's shift toward embracing entertainment options for families can be in seen the immersive children's experience Camp and a soon-to-come Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar.  Netflix is also planning to open an experiential venue in the mall's former Lord & Taylor building called Netflix House Netflix House will feature its own entertainment and themed merchandise New retailers are also on their way to the mall in 2025 including Abercrombie & Fitch and Lazy Dog is also slated to open its first Greater Philadelphia location at the mall in September These additons are expected to expand the mall's consumer offering to more than 400 stores and 50 eateries Discussions are ongoing for a new retailer on the upper level and another entertainment business on the first floor My Cousin Vinny hit theaters on March 13, 1992. It would go on to gross a respectable $52.9 million at the box office thanks to film rentals and countless airings on cable The film was anchored by outstanding performances from Joe Pesci as the titular Vinny Gambini He is called upon by his cousin Bill (Ralph Macchio) to represent him and his friend in a trial for a murder they did not commit Macchio's character thinks he and his friend are being arrested for accidentally stealing a can of tuna from a convenience store The can of tuna and Bill's questioning of "I shot the clerk?" is still something that sticks with fans today Macchio shared in a retrospective piece on My Cousin Vinny for Rolling Stone that he has signed many cans of tuna over the years He recalled in one fan interaction involving a can of tuna 'Only if I can put a question mark at the end of it.'" RELATED: Ben Stiller 'Tanked' Audition for 'My Cousin Vinny', Says It Still 'Haunts' Him My Cousin Vinny would also see standout performances from character actor Lane Smith who played district attorney Jim Trotter III The comedy saw Fred Gwynne in his final film role before his death as Judge Chamberlain Haller However, the breakout star of the film was Marisa Tomei as Mona Lisa Vito, the girlfriend of Pesci's Vinny. Her performance would go on to win Tomei an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Tomei's performance is so iconic that it led to a hilarious NSFW scene in the 2022 film Fire Island. (You can watch that scene here Here are just 15 hilarious My Cousin Vinny quotes from the iconic comedy because Vinny's cowboy boots will help him fit in in Alabama This is one of many instances we side with Mona Lisa Vito throughout the movie he more than redeems himself by the end of the film The fact that this has led to Ralph Macchio signing countless cans of tuna over the years is priceless his character Bill was well ahead of the curve on the importance of protein in one's diet this whole scene just makes us hungry for grits we're not talking about instant grits either The interaction between Joe Pesci and Fred Gwynne in this scene is simply perfection It's truly a masterclass in line delivery and facial expressions The word "youths" has never been the same after My Cousin Vinny. Of course, it would take another turn thanks to Schmidt (Max Greenfield) on New Girl This monologue alone made Marisa Tomei an Oscar contender It's perfectly delivered and certainly makes you think twice about deer hunting season Joe Pesci should teach a class called "Smart Ass-ery 101." Put it online and charge a fee It's definitely a "Shut up and take my money!" opportunity the polar opposite dynamic between Vinny and the Judge is one of the many hilarious parts of the movie "You were serious about that?" is a great comeback for a superior if you ever feel like getting in trouble You have to give Vinny credit for trying to play by the rules even though he faced a number of obstacles who hasn't been in a situation where they were forced to wear something they hated Real grits take much longer than five minutes to cook Repeat: Pesci needs to teach "Smart Ass-ery 101." His line delivery here is just outstanding Trotter takes a turn when Mona Lisa Vito absolutely schools him the tone of her "However" gives the impression that she's been questioned about her automotive knowledge by some ignorant man before The dueling dialog between Pesci and Tomei is incredible it's another example of how well Fred Gwynne emotes throughout the entire movie Download the app to LISTEN LIVE wherever you are and connect with us like never before NPR's Morning Edition takes listeners around the country and the world with two hours of multi-faceted stories and commentaries that inform Morning Edition is the most listened-to news radio program in the country Victus has over 300 employees and 60 alone inside their King of Prussia headquarters After kicking off the 2025 season in Washington over the weekend the Phillies are back at the Bank looking to build off last year's NL East title Here’s the surprising part of the torpedo bat: For all its early hype The lethal lumber has been used by some sluggers in baseball for at least a year or two only Giancarlo Stanton and Francisco Lindor used torpedoes last season Other players experimented with it and no one — not the bulk of other players or journalists or fans — ever really picked up on the newfangled advance in hitting innovation Smith said only “a few baseball junkies” inquired about the bats “I think it’s just one of those things that until you’re looking for it a former Yankees front-office staffer who now works for the Miami Marlins was credited as the one who developed the torpedo barrel to bring more mass to a bat’s sweet spot worked with Leanhardt in a Louisiana branch of their hit lab last year to get the bat off the ground and into the hands of big leaguers “I think getting past the shape being different was the hardest barrier,” Smith said “Then the team goes out and hits those home runs like they did and everyone is willing to try it.” Victus had no plans to mass produce the bat “I think it’s our job to kind of educate the public in what’s out there.” The odd shape off the bat — like making a sausage the meat is simply pushed down the casing — has little to no effect at Victus on the dynamics of making a baseball bat with a sticker price starting at around $200 Only the slogan is punched up: Get your hands on the most-talked about bat in the game Victus was created by Smith and Ryan Engroff in a Blackwood, New Jersey, garage in 2012 and exploded in popularity over the last decade thanks in the large part to its bat art. Bruce Tatum, an in-house artist known as “The Bat King,” calls his memorable designs such as the No. 2 pencil and crayon bats notably used in the Little League Classic “swingable art.” The Victus walls look straight out of an art gallery rows and rows of colorful bats emblazoned with everything from Harper’s face to Gritty’s eyes are on display “Normally people are here to talk about the Bat King,” Smith said sketching ideas for next year’s bats for the baseball All-Star game in Philadelphia is going to be the talk of the town,” Smith said The company has outgrown its base and is busting at the seams The folks at Victus — who previously have experimented with axe handle and puck knobs — have no fear the bat will become the baseball equal to the NFL’s tush push a fresh wrinkle that some might try to legislate out of the game MLB has relatively uncomplicated bat rules stating under 3.02: “The bat shall be a smooth round stick not more than 2.61 inches in diameter at the thickest part and not more than 42 inches in length The bat shall be one piece of solid wood.” It goes on to state there may be a cupped indentation up to 1 1/4 inches in depth 2 inches wide and with at least a 1-inch diameter and experimental models must be approved by MLB Jonny Gomes used a Victus bat when he went deep in the 2013 World Series and Harper stamped the company as a major player when he played for Washington and swung a “We The People” bat and tossed it in the air to win the 2018 Home Run Derby “Our product kept getting better and it got to the point where he probably felt like we had the best bat and we felt like we had the best bat,” Smith said There’s not enough data yet to truly know how much oomph — or hits and homers — a torpedo bat may help some hitters Cincinnati’s Elly De La Cruz picked one up for the first time Monday and had a single double and two home runs for a career-high seven RBIs Not all hitters are believers- or at least feel like they need to tinker with their lumber who hit an AL-record 62 homers in 2022 and 58 last year en route to his second AL MVP award “Why try to change something?” Phillies All-Star shortstop Trea Turner said the hoopla was “blown out of proportion.” “You’ve still got to hit the ball,” Turner said Arizona pitcher Zac Gallen grew up a Mark McGwire fan and compared the fad to the bloated barrel used by the retired St For it to take this long is wild,” Gallen said The bat is here today and not going anywhere — except perhaps flying off the shelves “For bats to be the hot topic out in the zeitgeist is cool,” Smith said Our weekend newsletter will catch you up on the best local stories of the week WHYY is your source for fact-based, in-depth journalism and information. 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Learn more about Social Responsibility at WHYY Race for Peace CommitteeMay 10 Let’s get ready to Race for Peace at the King of Prussia Mall Saturday May 10th 2025 from 10am until 2pm Race for Peace Committee 9th Annual Traditional Meet and Greet May 10th the Race for Peace Committee will host its 9th Meet and Greet event outside the King of Prussia Mall Neiman Marcus Store at 170 North Gulph Road in King of Prussia from 10 am until 2 pm This event will be for police officers from southeastern Pennsylvania to come together for a day of fun Community resources plus business table set-ups will also be available at the meet and greet event Link to event website: facebook.com/RFPCSocialMedia Shopping malls in the Philadelphia region are attempting to bring customers a unique experience to meet the demands of the future The company invested heavily in expanding the physical footprint of the mall “Cherry Hill has always been the showpiece in South Jersey in terms of asset quality “Our customers here — it’s a strong demographic It’s a fashion-forward demographic.” PREIT brought Nordstrom to the Cherry Hill Mall in 2009 The endeavor was a resource-intensive swing to bring a higher-end department store to the property PREIT had to purchase Strawbridge’s old retail space Cherry Hill is arguably the premier shopping mall with a plethora of fine dining experiences “One of the elements here that we pride ourselves in is the restaurant row,” Ventresca said “We worked hard to bring that to the asset.” “The mall business is a capital-intensive business,” Ventresca said The common thread that ties each of its malls together is how they must adapt introduce new concepts — and spend more money to keep consumers interested “Foot traffic is what it’s all about,” he said Something about the idea of a crowded mall lights a fire in his eyes Industry experts believe the mall is not extinct there is a difference between the institution and a beloved small town mall like Granite Run An amusement park is a tough act to follow developers erected the Willow Grove Park Mall on its grave back in 1982 “I think the 90s are really ‘peak mall,’” Lange said “It was a time of great economic expansion in the U.S People who were building new malls to serve those suburbs.” The mall became the backdrop of many iconic movies and television shows It supported many small businesses and provided a generation of young people with their first jobs spent his youth at the Plymouth Meeting Mall in the 1980s “Willow Grove actually has a special place in my heart,” Ventresca said “My parents met on the site of the former amusement park that was subsequently turned into the Willow Grove Park Mall.” has traveled around the globe to 91 countries across all seven continents Woodin can vividly remember shopping there with his wife and children — making pit stops at the WHYY Store of Knowledge eating a messy meal from Taco Bell in the food court and the calming flow of water from the fountains whether it was the cinnamon buns or the soft pretzels or the pizza or the coffee It was a warm hub to your senses,” Woodin said it’s like a ghost town,” Woodin said “It’s like a city after a war — no damage It’s like a mouth with missing teeth.” Meanwhile, PREIT is still trying new ways to improve Willow Grove. Tilted 10 all of the new experiences malls are banking on to lure in new customers However, there’s some credence to Woodin’s observations. Some things have changed. Willow Grove’s iconic fountain is gone. Many of the old anchors have bid farewell. Some of the lights are often switched off. The community fashion shows are no more Ventresca declined to comment on Willow Grove’s fiscal health Woodin feels a sense of sadness and nostalgia for how it used to be The restaurants with outward-facing entrances might get his money but he has a hard time setting foot inside the mall itself “I don’t see myself going to Willow Grove Mall at any time in the near future unless it drastically changes,” Woodin said I’ve been to the Cheesecake Factory — but like I never even walked in or out of the mall.” If someone closes their eyes and lists the defining features of the quintessential mall the fountain would likely be near the top of the list It is what inspired the namesake of Lange’s book “Meet Me by the Fountain: An Inside History of the Mall.” “It’s an amenity for our guests to sit and relax,” Putt said it’s enjoyable to watch if you’re just sitting there dazing out or just relaxing It just provides just that little bit of something to add to the environment and hopefully further appeal to some of our shoppers and make them more comfortable.” The Cherry Hill Mall still has its fountains Ventresca declined to answer why PREIT stripped Willow Grove Park of its iconic fountain “I think removing the fountains is a sign of not caring,” Lange said it’s about the fountain as something that needs daily maintenance that is pleasant for free that is a place that you can meet at the mall.” These days, Woodin finds himself at the Promenade at Upper Dublin The 25-acre mixed-use complex is the modern-day successor to the outdoor shopping center It blends 128,000 square feet of retail space with 400 apartment units to compel nearby residents to spend their dollars “This reminds me of a European town,” Woodin said Lifestyle centers such as the Promenade at Upper Dublin are a growing share of the retail space. BET Investments, which operates numerous Promenade-style properties across the country, did not respond to multiple requests for comment. The Promenade at Upper Dublin opened in 2020 In some cases, lifestyle centers spring up from the graves of dead malls — a second chance for cultural relevance. The Promenade at Granite Run, which opened in 2018, is one such example professor of marketing at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business said these types of centers can be more effective than the average mall “It tends to be closer and there’s parking right up to the door,” Kahn said “So one of the things that we also seeing in some of these regional malls was the configuration or reconfiguration of their space.” She said if you want to see the future of malls you really have to look at it from the consumer’s perspective “There has to be something in the mall that makes it worth your while,” Kahn said he’d rather spend an extra 15 minutes driving to the King of Prussia Mall He said the retail giant has “anything you need” and is worth paying the tolls on the Pennsylvania Turnpike and the King of Prussia Mall was the mall with stores,” Woodin said “It didn’t have the warmth of Willow Grove.” Lange said the mall was intended to solve the problem the mall’s inventor She believes the next phase of the mall’s existence — whether they remain shopping malls or become something else — has to be seen as a problem that can be solved malls are throwing everything at the wall to see if it sticks PREIT anchored the Plymouth Meeting Mall with a Whole Foods The company brought a Cooper University Health Care campus to the Moorestown Mall Ventresca said PREIT is experimenting with constructing apartment units at some of its other properties. The company wants to bring 275 units in Plymouth Meetings’s parking lot. and we review the portfolio on a regular basis to try and advance that effort,” he said Lange said that what the mall was supposed to be and what the mall turned into are two different things. “People need a social outlet and a social outlet that is low cost I think a lot of municipalities need to think about expanding their community centers expanding their parks to offer some of these services,” Lange said The free WHYY News Daily newsletter delivers the most important local stories to your inbox The majority of workers who commute into the urban core have returned since the COVID-19 pandemic began five years ago according to the annual State of Center City report We look at the housing affordability problem in the Philadelphia region Researchers say we need a building boom to drive supply up and prices down LANTA and Lehigh Valley Mall management have been having talks to find an alternative solution Kenny Cooper is WHYY’s suburban reporter covering Chester and Delaware counties when she was followed by a black Nissan on I-76 and I-676 East Suspect sought after woman shot in the head in Center CityPHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Police are searching for a suspect who allegedly followed a 23-year-old woman from King of Prussia to Center City she told police the driver exited the vehicle on the 400 block of North 5th Street She is currently in stable condition at the hospital 2025 at 11:03 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Forever 21 is closing all U.S PA — Discount clothing retailer Forever 21 is shutting down its U.S The chain has locations at the King of Prussia Mall and Philadelphia Premium Outlets in Limerick but the company will begin liquidation sales with the intention to close all locations if there is no potential buyer the Company will implement an orderly wind down of its U.S business while continuing to conduct a marketing process to solicit interest in a going concern transaction or a sale of some or all of its assets," the company said in a news release The company filed for bankruptcy in 2019 before this latest news but the problems remained consistent: rising costs economic challenges and hearty competition from others in the fast-fashion side of the industry "Forever 21 was the brand that the former generation used," said Roger Beahm, a marketing professor and director of the Retail Learning Labs at Wake Forest University, told the Los Angeles Times Forever 21’s locations outside of the United States are operated by other licensees and are not included in the Chapter 11 filings The chain has 16 total locations across Pennsylvania including the four Montgomery County locations With reporting from Patch correspondent Deb Belt Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. 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Just in time for the holiday shopping season comes the news that the best mall in America for shopping is right here in Pennsylvania It's King of Prussia Mall I'm sure you've been there or at least heard of it Affectionately known as KOP in our area, the trendy mall has been named the top shopping destination in the U.S., according to a recent study conducted by Priority Software The study ranked the 20 largest malls in the country giving each a score based on five key factors: mall size King of Prussia Mall leads the pack, with its impressive size and popularity It’s the third-largest mall in the U.S Did you know KOP has a whopping 13,400 parking spaces and 450 stores A bunch of new stores and restaurants opened recently making it the third most "Instagrammable" mall in America KOP even beat the Mall of America in some areas It has more stores and more Instagram posts per square foot than the Mall of America compared to the Mall of America's 0.93 stores Houston's The Galleria comes in second overall With over 400 stores across 2.4 million square feet of space it has the highest number of stores per square foot in the top 20 It also boasts more than 13,000 parking spaces and a solid 4.5-star Google rating READ MORE:  AMC Theatres Issued Strong Warning to Guests If you’re looking for a great shopping experience to get your holiday list taken care of, head to King of Prussia Mall in Pennsylvania, it’s officially the best It's so easy to get to It's huge!\nRead More It's King of Prussia Mall Affectionately known as KOP in our area, the trendy mall has been named the top shopping destination in the U.S., according to a recent study conducted by Priority Software King of Prussia Mall leads the pack, with its impressive size and popularity A bunch of new stores and restaurants opened recently. When it comes to Instagram, KOP is also ahead of the game, with over 186,000 Instagram posts, making it the third most "Instagrammable" mall in America. View this post on Instagram A post shared by King of Prussia® (@kop_mall) KOP even beat the Mall of America in some areas READ MORE:  AMC Theatres Issued Strong Warning to Guests If you’re looking for a great shopping experience to get your holiday list taken care of, head to King of Prussia Mall in Pennsylvania, it’s officially the best It's so easy to get to Alabama Lane Cake is a sweet concoction of white sponge cake It's the state's official dessert and gets a mention in Harper Lee's classic \"To Kill a Mockingbird.\" In advance of the Philadelphia Flower Show a pop-up display at King of Prussia Mall envisions a future where flowers rule all “We will never have a rose and a tulip and an orchid mashed together,” he said futuristic flowers that don’t actually exist In keeping with the spirit of horticulture and botanical taxonomy we gave everything a common name and a Latin name.” Organizers designed this year’s show to help propel visitors through winter with flowers and other outdoor-themed indoor displays Each tableau features a large-scale illustration of the invented flower fronted by a mannequin representing a gardening archetype: The Beekeeper Pearsoll sees these as more than archetypes He envisions a future where these occupations form the economic backbone of a “fantasy world where horticulture rules all.” that’s one possible future,” he said maybe you’ll help make that a possibility It’s looking forward at a brighter world.” The mannequins are dressed in fashion-forward gardening chic The Perennialist wears a prison-orange jumpsuit under a quilted jacket of a lighter shade of orange The Flower Farmer sports an ensemble of lavender on lavender on lavender: cargo shorts chore shirt and brimmed hat that are all the same shade of pale purple The Seed Starter is fully bedecked in chocolate brown with beige clogs “We were going for a monochrome, futuristic look for each of the outfits,” said designer Liz Barrella, founder of Elle Projects She wore all black to the mall but said she would welcome these pops of color into her own wardrobe particularly the orange jumpsuit of The Perennialist the figure with whom she feels the most kinship but I would definitely wear this outfit,” Barrella said The mannequins are meant to represent gardening in high style anticipating an imagined future where a luxury brand like Christian Louboutin might carry haute couture gardening galoshes “I would love to see Jimmy Choo come out with a beekeeper suit,” Barrella said The Gardens of Tomorrow pop-up will be on view at King of Prussia Mall until Feb The Philadelphia Flower Show opens March 1 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center Exhibitors imagine the next generation of horticulture in “Gardens of Tomorrow.” is being held at the Philadelphia Convention Center with new and recurring exhibitors from around the world A preview of the Flower Show’s return to the Convention Center highlighted multi-media projections and sound in “The Garden Electric.” 2024 at 2:50 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}A slew of new businesses are opening at King of Prussia Mall this holiday season PA — A slew of new businesses and restaurants are opening up at King of Prussia Mall in the coming weeks Recent openings include a new American Eagle store and a Turkish fashion brand including Tommy Bahama and Korean fusion eatery K-Pot will open before the holiday season gets in full swing The full list of new and coming establishments is below Doing some last-minute holiday shopping this weekend You're gonna want to carb up — and maybe have a few drinks in you KOP takes the responsibility of satisfying its shoppers’ metabolic needs very seriously Eateries abound inside and around the mall and it’s more than likely that a new spot or two has opened up since your last visit Ahead of the debut of a 23,000-square-foot Eataly near the mall’s center next year we’ve assembled this guide to help you carb up or find a couple of martinis because seriously Prime-aged steaks handled by a kitchen that knows what it’s doing and a fully stocked bar It’s an excellent place to hide out while everyone else is shopping and even if you don’t wanna drop a hundred bucks on a ribeye you can always just hang out at the bar and wash down some crab cakes with a filthy Mortini A seafood specialist with a steak section on the menu this spot is part of a chain coming out of Texas that prides itself on its live music If you’re looking for a champagne and oyster pairing to go with your shopping You could drop in quickly for shrimp tacos and a Dark & Stormy at lunch or stick around until dinnertime for chimichurri steak churrasco Flip through the Rum Bible if you’re choosy and like your spirits neat and this is it—a wonderland of butternut squash pizza served fast-casual style in a variety of creative flavors which are generally inferior to yeasted donuts The lemon iced with raspberry drizzle is a winner on the sweet side and the maple with bacon crumbles is a savory showstopper strawberry iced with rainbow sprinkles) are still the best straightforward Japanese teriyaki specialist offering big portions It’s one of those places that’s consistently better than you expect it to be — which when you’re talking about a mall food court Photograph courtesy of Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao This offshoot of a Michelin-recommended Shanghainese restaurant in Flushing With nine versions of soup dumplings among its dim sum spread you could fill your table just with steamer baskets and call it a day Another Philly staple with a home at the mall and they’ve got what amounts to a build-your-own-sundae bar half New American restaurant with cornmeal-crusted cheese curds though that mostly seems to be during ice cream season There are two Shacks here for your convenience New American cooking with a nod toward local sourcing and Mediterranean flavors and there’s something on the menu for everyone — which is probably why this place is pretty much always busy A Brazilian steakhouse from two alums of Fogo de Chão (which coincidentally has a location in the King of Prussia Town Center) slightly upscale restaurant with an enviable position between the mall’s two main sections Fish tacos feel especially appropriate here and crispy oysters are just as worthy of fillings Kooma has been a staple of West Chester’s dining scene since 2001 but it took nearly two decades for the Asian fusion restaurant to make its first expansion This is the result: tuna tataki and stone pot bibimbap mere steps away from a Nordstrom Rack Brisket and pulled pork taste better after a few hours on your feet or assemble a three-meat sampler with cornbread and a side of mac for supper (since you’re not walking anymore) There’s a lot going for Dim Sum King: a sleek vibrant interior; big portions; and a surprisingly varied menu of Chinese noodles and dim sum Test your chopstick skills with the zhajiangmian and the clear noodle salad with shredded pork and veggies then get your hands dirty with the hoisin-slicked smoked beef “burrito” wrapped in a bing (akin to a scallion pancake) Not a place to stop for a quick sandwich (though it does do lunch) Savona is where you head if you’re making a day of your trip to the mall It’s fine dining Italian with some real talent in the kitchen and serious comfort on the floor And I can’t think of many other places in the area where you’re going to find a cheese trolley or fried artichokes on the menu There are a lot of options for Indian food in and around KOP but Tiffin has always been one of the most dependable this Szechuan restaurant was purchased by Pin Wei’s chef and renamed to Forever which explains its almost identical menu down to the separate “Americanized Chinese Food” section Head to the welcoming sit-down spot for smoked pork stir fry or indulge in orange chicken and beef and broccoli that totally jive with the strip mall environs Photograph courtesy of Aroma Mediterranean Cuisine This family-owned restaurant balances the standardized lineup of Mediterranean fare (e.g. falafel platters) with less common Levantine picks such as arayes (pressed pitas stuffed with meat and cheese) and fatteh bowls (pita chips and rice mixed with tahini-yogurt sauce and a protein) The dessert selection is worth saving room for fat steak and a couple of martinis to help you unwind after your shopping exertions Highly ranked in the hierarchy of national steakhouse chains Capital Grille understands that focusing on the details of every dining experience (padded tables excellent service) makes a huge difference Obviously KOP is not lacking in surf and turf spots but Creed’s stands apart for its independent ownership and over a four-decade history in the area That local focus also extends to menu items such as Kennett Square mushroom soup and Philly cheesesteak rolls wit’ which lead into the blue-cheese-topped New York strip quite nicely If you’re somehow seeking more stimulation after your jaunt through the mall hibachi at Taku might be the only thing to satisfy you You could order sushi and entrées from the kitchen you’re here for the pyrotechnics and getting water squirted in your mouth 10 Un-Brie-Lievable Philly-Area Cheese Makers and Mongers Meet the Chefs Reimagining the Cheesesteak Link IconCopy linkFacebook LogoShare on FacebookXShare on XEmailShare via EmailLink copied to clipboardWoman followed from King of Prussia police sayA driver of a Nissan followed the woman to North Fifth Street got out of his vehicle and fired a handgun multiple times at her car striking her on the left side of her forehead A 23-year-old woman was shot in the head in North Philadelphia by someone in a car that had followed her nearly 20 miles after she left work in King of Prussia early Saturday morning The victim was reported in stable condition with a gunshot wound to the left side of her forehead at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital where she arrived by private vehicle around 3:15 a.m. the woman said she had left work in King of Prussia and was followed east on I-76 by a black Nissan with heavily tinted windows and an inoperable left front headlight The Nissan continued to follow her onto I-676 eastbound and when she exited at Eighth Street and continued driving through the city the driver of the Nissan got out of the vehicle and fired a handgun multiple times at the woman’s car The shooter then got back into the Nissan and fled in an unknown direction No description of the suspect was available as the investigation continues 2025 at 3:58 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Eataly will open at the King of Prussia Mall in fall 2025 the new "global Italian marketplace," will open up at the King of Prussia Mall by the fall of 2025 multi-level Italian dining and shopping experience has been in the works for more than a year The mall recently shared an update, including photos of the preliminary setup which feature an escalator inside the store It's estimated the KOP location will cover some 23,000 square feet of space at the mall Eataly locations feature an on-site restaurant called La Pizza & La Pasta and numerous grocery aisles with fresh Italian fare The KOP Eataly location was originally confirmed in Oct and work has been underway ever since to transform the available space The new establishment will take over a part of the mall previously used by Rite Aid and Forever 21 Eataly has more than 50 stores around the world in 15 different countries King of Prussia's store will be the first Eataly in Pennsylvania and in the Delaware Valley at large 2025 at 10:52 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The King of Prussia Red Lobster was damaged in a recent fire PA — The Red Lobster in King of Prussia was damaged over the weekend after it caught fire Crews found fire on the roof of the building and "moderate" smoke throughout the restaurant according to the Upper Merion Township Professional Firefighters Association The fire was quickly brought under control within about 70 minutes of units being on the scene as the restaurant was closed and empty at the time of the fire though the restaurant has listed itself as closed until Thursday 2025 at 11:40 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Tommy Bahama's Marlin Bar is now open at the King of Prussia Mall PA — A new "island-themed" bar restaurant has opened up in the King of Prussia Mall The new Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar is connected to the new Tommy Bahama retail store It's located in The Connector section of the mall next to Savor Food Court "Our Marlin Bar is changing the happy hour game," the establishment says of itself "Our menus feature craft cocktails and island-inspired light bites including our signature Mai Tais and Piña Colada Cake." The full menu is online here. 2025Work is now underway in King of Prussia to resolve a recurring sinkhole issue and the repairs will mean months of closures.KING OF PRUSSIA (WPVI) -- Work is now underway in King of Prussia to resolve a recurring sinkhole issue and the repairs will mean months of closures PennDOT just began a $22.4 million project to provide relief from a series of sinkholes that have shut down portions of Route 202 PennDOT says the northbound lanes of 202 will be closed around the clock between Henderson Road and Saulin Boulevard through early June Construction on the southbound side will begin once that wraps up 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Legend Senior Living a national senior living provider headquartered in Wichita is partnering in the new ownership and will operate Anthology Living in King of Prussia Personal Care and Memory Care will now be known as Revelle King of Prussia The change maintains all of the current services and amenities with the addition of Legend's three decades of senior living management expertise This will bring the total number of senior living properties operated or owned and operated by Legend in six states to 65 Revelle offers gourmet full-service and casual dining Private suites come in a number of spacious floorplans some including balconies with sweeping views of Valley Forge Legend’s approach to memory care brings award-winning “Very few senior living options in the country offer the kind of sophisticated atmosphere and lifestyle that Revelle King of Prussia can and we can’t wait to be a part of the good things that are already happening there.” said Matt Buchanan “We welcome the associates to the Legend family and look forward to serving them as we serve seniors together We're thrilled to expand the Legend Mission to this and future generations of Philadelphia-area seniors and their families.” Interested seniors their families and members of the community are invited for private tours Contact Revelle King of Prussia at 350 Guthrie Rd ABOUT LEGEND SENIOR LIVINGLegend Senior Living® is a privately held senior housing and services company based in Wichita Legend owns and operates 65 residences – independent living Legend communities are certified as a Great Place to Work® FOR MORE INFORMATION:Rebecca Butler                                        Vice President of Marketing & Brand StrategyLegend Senior Living316-616-6288Rebecca.Butler@legendseniorliving.com 2024 at 10:02 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Waverly's Ice Cream is now open at the King of Prussia Mall which already had a cult following from its Philadelphia location Weckerly’s Ice Cream opened up at the mall this fall on the lower level of the mall's Plaza section Their shop is in a kiosk which is located between Artizia and House of Hoops has drawn a region-wide following for years Weckerly’s is known for their iconic ice cream sandwiches which at KOP include a butterscotch brindle They also have seasonal scoops like pumpkin cheesecake and maple bourbon pecan See their full menu online here. 2025 at 12:04 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Tommy's Tavern and Tap is coming to King of Prussia a popular pizzeria and sports bar chain largely based around the Jersey Shore and New York City Upper Merion Township Supervisor Greg Weks said The restaurant is targeting a late summer opening, owners told the Philadelphia Business Journal. The large facility will seat roughly 388 people across 9,000 square feet Some 100 new jobs are expected to be created The eatery has expanded in recent years to 13 locations and now also includes establishments in Cherry Hill and Princeton The Philadelphia Business Journal reported on December 16th that The Kibitz Room which has an original location in Cherry Hill is opening a second location at 128 Town Center Road in King of Prussia (Upper Merion Township) The space was previously the home of Michael’s Deli and more recently King of Prussia Diner and then KOP Grill & Tavern The Kibitz Room’s second location will be a “Jewish delicatessen on steroids,” [Owner Brandon] Parish said with nearly quadruple the space and more than triple the amount of seating than its original Cherry Hill restaurant located at 100 Springdale Road The King of Prussia deli will span 7,900 square feet and seat about 170 people The Cherry Hill restaurant packs around 50 customers into 2,000 square feet in comparison You can read the full article here.Photos: The Kibitz Room 2025 at 3:04 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}A protest against Elon Musk was held at a Tesla facility in King of Prussia over the weekend similar to the one pictured above in San Francisco on Saturday PA — A large group of protesters voicing their opposition to billionaire Elon Musk and his role in American government demonstrated at a Tesla facility in King of Prussia over the weekend Dozens of protesters lined the road Saturday near the auto dealer's collision and repair building on South Henderson Road waving signs reading "ELON-LIAR-THIEF" and "SWASTI-CAR," referencing Musk's hand gesture at an event earlier this year widely seen as a Nazi salute It was part of the international Tesla Takedown Day of Action a series of coordinated protests at Musk-owned or affiliated businesses around the world "King of Prussia doesn't mess around," organizers Upper Merion Indivisible said "We will not stand by for Musk's hostile takeover of America." organizers targeted Musk for his outsized power in President Trump's administration and for his role in federal funding cuts which they say have defunded essential programs Musk has long maintained his position in the Trump administration as head of the Department of Governmental Efficiency is essential to eliminating government waste Protesters received support from some local officials "I commend all Americans who are standing up for our rule of law and the future of our nation," Cappelletti said in a statement Monday "The unprecedented access the government is granting to a private individual - an unelected billionaire whose companies have received over $18 billion in federal contracts over the past decade - should concern every American." Protesters urged the public to avoid Tesla products with signs reading that "supporting Tesla is bad for democracy." Participants told Patch that the protest was peaceful and confined to public spaces on the sidewalk and road outside of the Tesla facility and that protesters were ordered to stay away from the business itself Tesla did not respond to a request from Patch for comment on this story 2025 at 9:23 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Sinkhole repair work will shut down Route 202 for months in King of Prussia PA — Work to repair chronic and debilitating sinkhole issues in King of Prussia has begun and a stretch of DeKalb Pike will be shut down for months Work began Monday between Henderson Road and Saulin Boulevard will be closed 24/7 through at least early June the work and the closure will switch to the southbound lanes but hopefully this PennDOT project will stop the sinkholes on U.S 202 once and for all," Upper Merion Supervisor Greg Waks said in a statement "This isn’t the first time there has been a major road closure in Upper Merion in recent years Balligomingo Road and Allendale Road have all seen lengthy closures in the past decade We made it through that and we will make it through this Traffic will be impacted in the surrounding area The plague of sinkholes over the past several years has crippled traffic along 202 and near the King of Prussia Mall and Turnpike Crews will drill a series of holes in the pavement in a grid pattern and inject pressurized grout a substance that moves like liquid and turns into solid The hope is that the grout will move to fill the "subsurface voids" that exist all over the area and which cause the sinkholes a New Jersey-based restaurant chain with 13 locations in New Jersey is opening its first Pennsylvania restaurant in King of Prussia The liquor license for the former J Alexanders at 256 Mall Boulevard is now marked as pending for Tommy’s and a handful of entrees such as Pulled Pork Mac & Cheese The timeline for opening has not been announced 2024 at 3:41 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Winterfest returns to King of Prussia Town Center this holiday season (Cashman and Associates/King of Prussia Town Center)KING OF PRUSSIA PA — An annual "Winterfest" celebration will return once again this holiday season to King of Prussia The event will be held at KOP Town Center on Saturday " Attendees can enjoy an immersive holiday experience This family-friendly event invites the community to come together and enjoy the holiday spirit on the green," organizers shared The KOP Town Center is located on 155 Village Drive Link IconCopy linkFacebook LogoShare on FacebookXShare on XEmailShare via EmailLink copied to clipboardYeti and other brands are coming to King of Prussia Mall in 2025From popcorn to outdoor gear the King of Prussia Mall is adding a number of established brands in 2025 » READ MORE: Here’s the best time to go to the mall for your last-minute holiday shopping Already this month, the King of Prussia Mall added Camp, which offers rotating themed experiences. The new location’s first experience allows customers to explore the world of the popular children’s show Bluey is also expected to open its new King of Prussia location in the coming days Here’s what the mall plans to add in 2025: Yeti is known for its hefty coolers and other outdoor gear This will be the company’s first store in the Philadelphia region Gorjana. The jewelry store, which got its start in 2004 in California, has locations across the country. Locally, it has outposts in Ardmore and Center City This will be the outdoor apparel brand’s first store in the region Abercrombie & Fitch. The casual apparel brand was founded in 1892, originally selling products for camping, fishing, and hunting. King of Prussia opened an Abercrombie Kids store earlier this year which originated as a hat distributor in the Portland area The women’s apparel company got its start in 2010 and has headquarters in California and Australia This will be the first site in the Philadelphia region for this seller of scents and diffusers The diamond and jewelry business has locations across Pennsylvania and New Jersey Clusters Handcrafted Popcorn. Founded in 2011, Clusters is owned by Bucks County natives who wanted to add another snack offering to New Hope It also has locations in New Jersey and Pennsylvania Eataly. The food hall chain sells Italian wines and foods such as pastas and tomato sauces and typically includes a restaurant Lazy Dog is now expected to start serving customers at the mall in 2025 Kpot. This hot pot and Korean BBQ restaurant has several locations in Pennsylvania including one on Cottman Avenue in Rhawnhurst and another on Oregon Avenue in South Philly The brand has restaurants across the country offering cocktails Netflix House. The 120,000-square-foot space will offer games, food, and merchandise shops 2025 at 2:02 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Tickets for the King of Prussia Concerts Under the Stars series are now on sale PA — With the weather heating up early this spring King of Prussia's summer season of outdoor festivals and celebrations is just around the corner The Concerts Under the Stars series has announced its headliners for the 2025 season with shows running from May 16 through Aug will take place at the Upper Merion Township Building Park Rising Sun Presents and Upper Merion Township will pull out all of the stops for a completely immersive family-friendly outdoor experience for all ages," organizers said "From a beer garden with local craft brews and cocktails for the adults to an assortment of local food trucks serving a variety of delicious bites to eat during all events plus lawn games and access to the adjoining playground for the young ones in tow."