1.) The fear of the number 13 has been given a scientific name: "triskaidekaphobia"; and on analogy to this the fear of Friday the 13th is called paraskevidekatriaphobia, from the Greek words Paraskeví (Παρασκευή, meaning "Friday"), and dekatreís (δεκατρείς, meaning "thirteen"). 2.) According to the Stress Management and Phobia Institute in Asheville, N.C., an estimated [...]
It's hard to believe that I started the Single in the City column one year ago. Single in the city, which is a reoccuring column in Philly Happening that appears on Wednesdays, chronicles me, a single thirty-something, new to Philadelphia, searching for friendship, love, and my place in this vibrant city. So much [...]
What's better on a cold, snowy afternoon than a steaming hot cup of tea? The tradition of having a cup of tea is steeped in tradition and the drink itself originated thousands of years ago, likely in southwest China during the Shang dynasty as a medicinal drink. In recent years, fans of the hit [...]
Bianca Portillo-Maldonado of northeast Philadelphia is a Penn State Philadelphia Chapter scholarship winner. Bianca Portillo-Maldonado, the daughter of Guatemalan immigrants, was born and raised in northeast Philadelphia. She is a junior at Penn State University, studying broadcast journalism and digital media. She is a scholarship recipient of the Philadelphia Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association. This [...]
Erica Webster (Walsh) of Philadelphia may not have won this year's Ms. Veteran America crown, but she had the experience of a lifetime. Webster, an Army veteran and former Guantanamo Bay guard, was one of 25 finalists who competed in Washington on October 9. Webster raised $13,411 for Final Salute Inc., a Virginia-based nonprofit that [...]
Philly Happening is proud to announce the inaugural list of top 10 Philadelphia Movers & Shakers of 2016! Philadelphia's Movers & Shakers were nominated by readers and selected by Philly Happening and its Publishers at Happenings Media. Over the course of the month, we will be shining a spotlight on each one of the amazing people who made the list. [...]
Philly Happening is proud to announce the inaugural list of top 10 Philadelphia Movers & Shakers of 2016! Philadelphia's Movers & Shakers were nominated by readers and selected by Philly Happening and its Publishers at Happenings Media. Over the course of the month, we will be shining a spotlight on each one of the amazing people who made the list. [...]
Philly Happening is proud to announce the inaugural list of top 10 Philadelphia Movers & Shakers of 2016! Philadelphia's Movers & Shakers were nominated by readers and selected by Philly Happening and its Publishers at Happenings Media. Over the course of the month, we will be shining a spotlight on each one of the amazing people who made [...]
One year ago today, Pope Francis celebrated mass on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway for the World Meeting of Families. While in Philadelphia, Pope Francis visited Independence Hall, gave mass at the Cathedral Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul, and attended the Festival of Families outside of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Throughout the week leading [...]
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. Ghost Busting: The Truth About Ghosting and Why Ghosters Aren't Worth Your Time Well, it’s been awhile. Single in [...]
