Philly Happening has been hard at work naming the top 10 Movers and Shakers of 2016 and the much anticipated list is out! We’re taking the opportunity to shine the spotlight on each one of the amazing people who made this years list. Pete Leontaras is an entrepreneur whose restaurant brings great food and drinks to Philadelphia's [...]
Irene Levy Baker, the author of the new book, 100 Things To Do In Philadelphia Before You Die, is not a Philadelphian by birth, she’s a Philadelphian by choice. Levy Baker is originally from Ohio, but has spent the last 25 years exploring Philadelphia’s nooks and crannies. Levy Baker landed in Philadelphia in 1991 when [...]
It's summertime and the livin' is easy. We love Philadelphia all year round, but there is something special about summer in the city: pop-up beer gardens, special events, outdoor meals, and unforgettable summer sunsets. Read on to find out 10 reasons to love summers in Philadelphia. 1.) Pop-up Beer Gardens: This summer, one of our [...]
An abandoned rail site merged with a green urban space has formed one of the hottest--and coolest-- pop-up beer gardens in the city. Located at the Viaduct Rail Park at 10th and Hamilton Streets, the Viaduct Rail Park pop-up beer garden draws inspiration from railroad cars, the cultural history of the rail line, and the beauty of [...]
Memorial Day 2016 is over so that means that summer is in full swing. Summer in Philadelphia means every weekend is filled with fun events. This weekend we've got music, beer, and the luck of the Irish! Photo Credit: www.okayplayer.com The Roots Picnic Saturday June 4th, 2016 - Festival Pier at Penn's Landing [...]
Single in the City is a reoccurring column on Philly Happening that will appear on Wednesdays. It chronicles a single thirty-something, new to the Philadelphia, searching for friendship, love, and her place in this vibrant city. - 4 Ways to Establish New Networks in the City- A few weeks ago, I [...]
It only happens once every four years, so live it up! Today's Leap Day gives us a rare extra day in February to enjoy life and to celebrate around the city at local bars and restaurants. There's no better way to bid adieu to February before ringing in March 1st tomorrow. Cheers to Leap Day! 1.) Grab an icy [...]
If you love local craft beer than Philadelphia is the place for you. We have a bunch of breweries, beer-centered restaurants, and festivals throughout the year that celebrate our love of this luscious libation. Here's a list of places for you to "hop" on out to! Philly Craft Beer Festival 4747 S. Broad Street 1-877-435-9849 [...]
Ah March, the month that comes in like a lion and out like a lamb. This month can be an unpredictable end to winter and start of spring but one thing is for sure, it's the month in which Philadelphians will be celebrating St. Patrick's Day in style! Whether you are Irish or not it's [...]
Frozen or on the rocks, with salt or without, the Margarita is a classic drink that in many cases reminds us of summer sun and good times. The main ingredient in this delicious cocktail is tequila, so beware the old saying one tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor! Here are 5 margarita recipes that are sure [...]
