Jeff Belonger MyPhillyAlive Founder

Jeff Belonger is the Founder and Owner of MyPhillyAlive.com. Having a lot of passion about Philadelphia, Jeff wanted to share all of what Philadelphia has to offer, so he created MyPhillyAlive.com.

Old City Dining Room With Outdoor Eating in Old City Philadelphia!

'Enjoying Fabulous Food On 2nd Street In Old City'   Back again for week number 2, July 24 to 26! There is one little twist now! In order to drink, you must order food, unless you order beers and drinks to go. And in order to keep drinking, you still must have food in front of you while eating. You figure it out.  Welcome to the first street closure for city dining in Old City Philadelphia! Thanks to the hard work of the Old City District and their staff, and the City of … [Read more...]

Philadelphia Restaurants Temporarily Close Down Amid Coronavirus Pandemic! Our Guide To Philly Restaurants With Take-Out and or Delivery!

'Our Guide To Philadelphia Bars and Restaurants Allowing Take-Out & Delivery!'   The Coronavirus has been a huge strain on so many of us, especially in the food service industry. Many non-essentials have been shut down in Philadelphia! Don't get me wrong, many different industries have been affected! But we wanted to share those restaurants and bars who are still allowing for take-out and or delivery. Where to buy booze will be located at the end. Here is our guide! (Establishments … [Read more...]

St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Philadelphia

'2nd Oldest St. Patrick's Day Parade in the Country' UPDATE - March 10: As many might have heard, the 2020 Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade has been cancelled. The 250th annual parade will be celebrated March 14, 2021. More info, click here. St. Patrick's Day is a huge celebration, and the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Philadelphia is just as much of a big deal considering the history. This year marks the 250th annual parade and will take place on March 15 at 11:15 am. History … [Read more...]

Let Them Eat Cake Event! Philly’s Best Pastry Chefs Compete To Help Kids With Disabilities!

'Creative Cake Competition Brings Top Talent To Help Kids With Disabilities' Postponed until further notice! Looking to secure a date in April. Stay tuned! Let Them Eat Cake is one foodie event you don't want to miss! Cake for all is the natural mindset as this tasteful event invites the most creative confectionery talent from across the region to take part in one of the nation’s biggest cake-off fundraisers with proceeds going to Variety — the Children’s Charity of … [Read more...]

Free and Exciting Things To Do In Philly This Week, March 9 – 15!

'Experience Broadway Shows, Travel Show, St. Patrick's Day Parade and More!' . Enjoy the many museum exhibits, Sittin’ In at the Kimmel Center, One Book, Many Voices Community Dinner at Cobbs Creek Library, Philadelphia Orchestra: BeethovenNOW at the Kimmel Center, Broadway Philadelphia presents Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles at the Merriam Theater, Pennsylvania Ballet: La Bayadère at the Academy of Music, Israeli Film Festival, Marie Cuttoli at the Barnes … [Read more...]

Philly Craft Beer Festival!

'Beer Heaven' The 14th annual Philly Craft Beer Festival returns to the Navy Yard on March 7 for another great celebration of craft beer and brewing! Festivalgoers will be able to sample more than 150 kinds of beers from more than 55 + of the best craft breweries from around the block, around the country, and around the globe. Forbes Traveler Calls the Philly Craft Beer Festival one of the “Top 10 Beer Festivals in America!" Breweries will be on hand to offer samples of their finest … [Read more...]

Free and Exciting Things To Do In Philly This Week, March 2 – 8!

'Experience the Flower Show, Ice Skating, Philly Craft Beer Fest and More!' . Enjoy the many museum exhibits, March Scratch Night at FringeArts, La NOCHE at the Kimmel Center, Boston Massacre 250th Anniversary at the Museum of the American Revolution, Pennsylvania Ballet: La Bayadère at the Academy of Music, The Philly POPS: POPS Rock Phil Collins at the Kimmel Center, East Passyunk Restaurant Week, First Friday, Philly Craft Beer Fest at the Navy Yard, Paleopalooza at The Academy … [Read more...]

The 2020 Philadelphia Flower Show – Riviera Holiday

'The World's Largest Indoor Flower Show' . The Philadelphia International Flower Show welcomes you to "Riviera Holiday," which will allow you to fall in love with gardening all over again, thanks to the inspiration by the world’s exotic Mediterranean gardens. This wonderful event takes place February 29 to March 8 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. As you enter the Show, groves of Citrus trees lead the way providing a lush dramatic promenade to the sunshine drenched … [Read more...]

Free and Exciting Things To Do In Philly This Week, February 24 – March 1!

'Experiencing All Things Philadelphia' . Enjoy the many museum exhibits, Culinary Events at Parkway Central Library, Chestnut Hill Restaurant Week, East Passyunk Restaurant Week, Mardi Gras Celebrations, Night Vision at The Penn Museum, Dinos After Dark, Get Pegged Cabaret at FringeArts, Harlem Globetrotters at the Liacouras Center, Brick Bar at Independence Seaport Museum, Philadelphia Flower Show, Fairmount Food Crawl, Philly Unknown Project Chili Cookoff at Warehouse on … [Read more...]

Celebrating Mardi Gras in Philadelphia

"New Awlins Philly Style 2020!" Why let New Orleans have all of the fun for Mardi Gras! We can have just as much fun right here in the City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection! Mardis Gras, known as the Carnival Season, are events that begin on or after the Epiphany or Kings Day and wrap up on the day before Ash Wednesday, which is Tuesday, February 25. Fact: Many tourists try to fit in and say N'Awlins, while locals will say New Awlins. Get ready to feast your … [Read more...]