Casting Call for Hell’s Kitchen
Can you take the heat in the kitchen when world renowned Chef Gordon Ramsay is barking orders? If you think you have what it takes to join Hell’s Kitchen on FOX this season, attend the open casting call next Monday at The Westin. When: Monday, June 24, 2013 – 9:30a-4:00p Where: The Westin Philadelphia [...]
Photo of the Week: Watercolors
Today weathermen across the area are calling for severe weather conditions including thunderstorms and possible tornado warnings. Be Safe Philly. Don’t forget to submit your storm photos to Philly Happening too!
Tips for Planning a Happening Block Party
Block parties are one of the summer evens that all kids, and most adults, look forward to. Music, food, community spirit, and games are all part of what make Philly Block Parties the most happening. All the excitement and work that goes into a block party can be overwhelming, so be sure to remember these [...]
Free Concerts at the Piazza
Radio 104.5 will get your summer moving and grooving with Summer Block Party concerts at the Piazza at Schmidt’s. These FREE outdoor concerts are open to all ages and music styles, featuring a variety of great bands and artists. Want the Line-up? Here ya go! Saturday, June 8: Metric, Royal Teeth + Goodnight Lights [...]
The Starter Mom: Family Fun on a Dime
by Nicole Loughan Going out with kid’s costs money and the meter starts running the moment you leave your house. One of the best ways to entertain your kids is to take them to a park, which is completely free. The park is great but you can bump it up a notch by pairing it [...]
Miss Money Funny: Beating Summer Heat on a Dime
by: Alyson Komyanek If this summer is anything like last, it’s going to be a scorcher. Long hot days are great if you’re at the beach, but not if you’re just sitting around in your hot apartment. Sure, you could turn on the air conditioning (if you’re lucky enough to have it) or spend the [...]
Donut Day is Here Again
Tomorrow is National Donut Day and we have a few awesome ways to celebrate! First, listen to this hilarious Mitch Hedberg bit about a donut… you will never think about donuts the same way again. Then, get your donut on at one of these Happening Shops. Federal Donuts 1632 Sansom St and 1219 S. Second [...]
New Eats: Happening New Dining Options
Goat’s Beard – Manayunk Check out this hot new restaurant and bar located in Manayunk, where guests can’t say enough great things about the look, taste and vibe of Goat’s Beard. A restaurant built around the local love of Philadelphia, serving up delicious bold flavors, plenty of craft beers and domestic whiskeys, as well as [...]
Diane Sawyer Visits Strawberry Mansion High
Did you know that Philadelphia is home to one of the country’s most dangerous schools? ABC’s Diane Swayer recently visited Strawberry Mansion High School to show the world the struggles the students of Philadelphia face everyday, and that many of our local educators are doing their best to offer students a brighter tomorrow. Nightline aired [...]
Summer Reads: Story time for Grownups
With Memorial Day behind us pools have been officially opened, lake houses cleaned up and everybody has been given the green light for flip flops. If you are on your way to the beach you might find yourself whisked away on a great romantic adventure a la Dirty Dancing or like Stella when she got [...]












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