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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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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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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From MONTCO: Topgolf Gets Preliminary OK to Tee Up in King of Prussia
By Mark Schiele Hey local golfers, it’s time to set up tee-times. Topgolf has received a go-ahead to proceed with building a facility in Upper Merion Township. The site is located at what had been referred to as the “Holy Donut,” located at 588 N. Gulph Rd. In a county that loves golf, it appears…

























