Greenfest, the largest environmental festival in the Philadelphia area took over Headhouse Square and South Street on Sunday, September 11. With more than 150 vendors and exhibits, Greenfest is the place to go to learn about sustainability while having fun. Philly Happening was on hand to peruse the vendor tables, partake in some of the [...]
Pumpkin patches, haunted hayrides, & holiday traditions! It's the time of year to hop in the car for a scenic visit to Bucks County to indulge your senses in beautiful foliage, spiced pumpkin flavors, and toasty bonfires. Shady Brook Farm in Yardley has long been a big draw throughout the Greater Philadelphia region for all things fall, with [...]
Happy September! Are you ready to get to business? School, more traffic, and the end of summer fun... BUT WAIT! We still have Labor Day Weekend to celebrate so keep your sunblock out and don't reach for your sweater-pile just yet. Here's just some of what is going on in Philly this Labor Day Weekend! [...]
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 [...]
The Olympics are here! The XXXI Olympiad officially begins tonight in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with the Opening Ceremony broadcast on NBC. To celebrate the start of the greatest show on the world's stage, here are Five Fun Facts about the history of the Olympic Games, including some new local connections. Stay tuned in the next [...]
Last year nearly 40,000 people attended the 2nd Street Festival in Northern Liberties. This year the festival will be back--and better than ever on Sunday, August 7 from noon to 10 p.m. Read on to find out 5 reasons to check out the 2nd Street Festival. 1.) The festival will take over six blocks of [...]
Ami Patel Hopkins of Philadelphia located all the DNC Donkeys Around Town with her husband, Anthony Hopkins and friends. Patel Hopkins (above), a native of Maryland, shows affection toward her home state's donkey on top of the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps. Ami Patel Hopkins has gotten a real kick out of donkey hunting. [...]
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! It's summertime and ice cream is on the mind. Philly may be known for cheesesteaks and water ice, but its ice cream selection is nothing to scoff at. From Chestnut Hill, to Fishtown, to Old City, Philly has plenty of top-rated cream places to check out this summer. Read [...]
The Philly Happening Women Series is a reoccurring feature that highlights inspirational female personalities, entrepreneurs, and women making a difference in the City of Brotherly Love! From news reporter to public relations expert and networking extraordinaire, Jennifer Sherlock continues to push Philadelphia communications to new heights Never in "a million years" did Jennifer Sherlock think [...]
