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.

Creative Sandwiches at Jake’s Sandwich Board

'20 + Creative Philly Sandwiches' Jake's Sandwich Board was an establishment that was created by Sean Stein and Gary Dorfan and opened in May 2010. Gary once had Jake's Cheesesteaks and wanted to expand his menu.  Sean basically made this statement to us, "We wanted to bring back a classic sandwich place and put a little twist on the actual sandwiches, making them unique." One reason why not only do they have over 20 types of sandwiches, but that more than half of the sandwiches aren't your … [Read more...]

Things To Do In Philadelphia – First Friday & Phillies Home Opener

  ‘We Think Spring Is Here To Stay In Philly!’ Happy Friday! It's looking up to be a nice weekend for once. The Philadelphia Phillies have their home opener today and it's First Friday all over the city. Especially in Old City and in Manayunk. This is the time of year when the food festivals start taking shape in April and May. Next week is the 2nd annual Manayunk StrEAT Food Festival, the Philly Farm & Food Fest on April 14, Flavors of the Avenue on East Passyunk on April 27, the … [Read more...]

The Philadelphia Phillies 2013 Season – Get Philly Proud

'A New Year and a New Phillies Season!' Have you been disappointed over the years? Wasn't happy with the Eagles, Sixers and now the Flyers. We know that Philadelphia sports fans are extremely passionate and hard on their teams. Can this year be any different for the Philadelphia Phillies! Who is excited about the Phillies season and tired of the talk about "old age", that the Phillies are aging. What positives do you see compared to the last several years. How about we start with the … [Read more...]

Hot Diggity – Creative Hot Dogs in Philadelphia

'Creative Hot Dogs as Street Art'  Wonder if there ever was a hot dog heaven? There is at Hot Diggity, located in the South Street District section of Philadelphia. Chef Keith Garabedian opened this dog haven in June of 2011. The Hot Diggity Experience & Atmosphere Walking along the heart of the South Street Strip, Hot Diggity's aroma of fresh hot dogs draws you into their web. When walking in, you'll notice it as a very casual place, and you'll see three long tables to your right that … [Read more...]

ACHIEVEability Gala at Philadelphia Naval Yard

'Helping those Build a Stronger Community for Themselves' It's the 31st year anniversary of  ACHIEVEability, a non-profit organization that started in 1981, which works to permanently break the cycle of poverty for many single parents. ACHIEVEability is holding a gala fundraiser on March 23, which will be held at Urban Outfitters offices at the Navy Yard in Philadelphia. The theme for the event is "Food for Thought". From ACHIEVEability's site in regards to what the organization is about … [Read more...]

Things To Do In Philadelphia – Enjoying this Awesome City

‘Spring Has Arrived in Philly’ The first day of Spring arrived yesterday. Even though we still have cold temperatures hanging around, there are still plenty of indoor activities to do in the City of Brotherly Love. Can you hear the birds chirping in the background and the sun beaming on your face. This is the time of year when the parks and squares begin to open up, fountains begin to shoot into the air and restaurants open their outside seating to the public. Did you know : Philadelphia … [Read more...]

Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Much More

‘The Philadelphia Flower Show & St. Patrick's Day Parade’ March is most definitely here because of the weather changes. But don't feel blue, because there is a lot going on in the City of Brotherly Love. The Philadelphia Flower Show comes to an end this weekend and the St. Patrick's Day parade is a week early, which will be this Sunday, March 10th.  We have also included below a list of the many Irish Pubs in Philly and some of the St. Patrick's Day events from now until March 17th. So … [Read more...]

First Friday – First Fridays in Old City & Manayunk

"Art Appreciation in Philly" Ever been to a First Friday in Philadelphia? Do you like art? Like to socialize? First Friday brings the Philadelphia Arts Community together with Philadelphians and those art aficionado's, which takes place in Old City. History of First Friday's in Philadelphia First Friday started in 1991 by a group of galleries and with the help of the Old City Arts Association, allowing art and people coming together in a relaxing setting. First Friday's has grown into one of … [Read more...]

Tugboats at Independence Seaport Museum

 'Tugboats: The Art of Dave Boone' Tugboats aren't thought of much when it comes to boats in the maritime world. The tugboat was never a popular boat, yet they served a very important role in many ports. Tugboats move vessels that can't move themselves, such as ships in a crowded harbor, or those that cannot move by themselves, such as barges, disabled ships, etc. You would think a Tugboat would be weak, but they are very powerful for their size and strongly built. Dave Boone, an … [Read more...]

Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ President’s Day Weekend

‘Celebrating President's Day in Philly’ Don't get disgruntled by this weekends weather forecast. Spring is around the corner. Why? Because the Philadelphia Flower Show will be opening in two weeks. So, what are you doing for Presidents' Weekend and President's Day. There will definitely be activities for all ages at the Historic Philadelphia Center and the National Constitution Center. Don't forget to check the President's House, an interactive site, located Independence Mall. Learn about … [Read more...]