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.

Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Bacon Fest, Pennsylvania Dutch Festival and More!

'Eat Tons of Bacon & Experience Philly's Historical Attractions’ The City of Brotherly Love has so many hidden gems. No matter if you live in Philadelphia or visiting, have you checked out the historical sites that aren't main stream, or the many wonderful museums? Don't forget to check out the beer gardens at the PHS Pop-Up Garden, Spruce Street Harbor Park, Magic Carpet at The Oval or the Independence Beer Garden. There are many kid related activities that surround the historical … [Read more...]

Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Beer Camp, 2nd Street Festival, Dragon Boat Festival and More!

'Dragon Boats, Beer, Food ... Oh My’ The City of Brotherly Love has so many hidden gems. Even if you live in Philadelphia, have you checked out the historical sites that aren't main stream, or the many wonderful museums.  Even check out beer gardens at the PHS Pop-Up Garden, Spruce Street Harbor Park, Magic Carpet at The Oval or the Independence Beer Garden. There are many kid related activities that surround the historical attributes of Philadelphia, Farmers' Markets and much more. In … [Read more...]

Southeast Asian Dragon Boat Festival At Penn’s Landing Marina

'Ancient Sport of Dragon Boat Racing Comes to Modern World at Penn's Landing Marina' The Southeast Asian Dragon Boat Festival brings together tradition and fun among both competitors and spectators. The event is part of the PECO Multicultural Series and takes place on August 2 at Penn's Landing Marina from noon to 7 pm. Southeast Asian Dragon Boat Festival Experience & Atmosphere  The Southeast Asian Dragon Boat Festival celebrates both the Water Festival holiday and commemorates the use … [Read more...]

Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ East Passyunk Car Show and Street Festival and More!

'Enjoy Your Weekend Exploring Philadelphia & East Passyunk Car Show’ The City of Brotherly Love has so many hidden gems. Even if you live in Philadelphia, have you checked out the historical sites that aren't main stream, or the many wonderful museums.  Even check out beer gardens at the PHS Pop-Up Garden, Spruce Street Harbor Park, Magic Carpet at The Oval or the Independence Beer Garden. There are many kid related activities that surround the historical attributes of Philadelphia, … [Read more...]

Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Hot Dog Events, Ice Cream Festival and More!

'Feed Your Face & Cool Off Weekend’ Yes, it's definitely the Dog Days of Summer. To kick off your weekend, stuff your face with the Dog Days of Summer Hot Dog Event or cool off with ice cream and delicious food at the Sidewalk Sizzle and Ice Cream Freeze.  Check out beer gardens at the PHS Pop-Up Garden, Spruce Street Harbor Park, Magic Carpet at The Oval or the Independence Beer Garden. There are many kid related activities that surround the historical attributes of Philadelphia, Farmers' … [Read more...]

The Magic Carpet at The Oval

 'Transforming The Oval into Art Philly Style' Exploring the Benjamin Franklin Parkway can be exciting, which offers art museums, wonderful public spaces and has been host to many pop-up sites and concerts. The 8 acre public space, The Oval, will be transformed into a "Magic Carpet" from July 16 to August 17. The first season was last years Pop-Up Beach, which was a fun success.  In its second season, the Association for Public Art commissioned renowned local artist and designer Candy Coated … [Read more...]

Connecting Young People To National Parks With Doreen Taylor and the NPCA

'Saving Our National Parks!' We seem to take many things for granted, and in my opinion, one of them is our National Parks. As we approach the centennial of our national parks in 2016, it's been said that fewer younger people have visited these parks over the years. The National Parks Conservation Association, the NPCA, has prioritized in connecting younger people and more diverse audiences to our national parks. The NPCA has enlisted the services of country-rock songstress Doreen Taylor … [Read more...]

Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Bastille Day, Hispanic Fiesta, Free Movies and More!

'Enjoying The Dog Days of Summer in Philly’ Kids are out of school, pools are open and you are looking for things to do with the kids. A lot is taking shape as far as fun activities and events that people of all ages can enjoy, many of which are free. To kick off your weekend, check out the PHS Pop-Up Garden, many kid related activities surround the historical attributes of Philadelphia, Hispanic Fiesta Day, Bastille Day, the "Magic Carpet" at the Oval, the Bluegrass and Blueberries Festival, … [Read more...]

Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ 4th of July, Fireworks, Free Movies and More!

'Celebrating American Independence’ Happy 4th of July! What a great way to kick off the weekend with so many wonderful events and activities today. There will be the main parade in the historic section of Philadelphia, with many other events today, topped off with a spectacular fireworks show above the Philadelphia Museum of Art starting at 10:30 pm. Other activities to enjoy would be the Spruce Street Harbor Park, All-You-Can-Eat Ice Cream Festival, First Friday and much more. For some … [Read more...]

Guide to Fourth of July Festivities & Fireworks in Philadelphia

'Cheat Sheet to 4th of July Events in Philly for 2014' Fourth of July is approaching quickly and it has always been a great time to spend with family, friends, and loved ones in the past. This year won't be any different! 4th of July is a day when we celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence which took place on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. The City of Philadelphia is where it all began, to where the Declaration of Independence was … [Read more...]