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.

Chris’ Jazz Cafe – Jazz Clubs in Philadelphia

'Soothing Jazz at a Comfortable Venue' Do you like Jazz Clubs in Philadelphia?  Well, then you would like the Chris' Jazz Cafe. This little gem is hidden on Sansom Street between Broad Street and 15th Street and is nothing like it's outside surroundings in this one city block. When entering Chris' Jazz Cafe, its warm appeal and soft lights make you feel very relaxed. As you are greeted by the hostess, because of the quaint setting, you start to get excited about listening to some good … [Read more...]

Bowling in Philadelphia at Lucky Strike Lanes

Bowling in Philadelphia at Lucky Strike Lanes There are so many things to do in Philadelphia. When was the last time that you went bowling? Bowling in Philadelphia at Lucky Strike Lanes can be an experience for all ages. Not only can you bowl at Lucky Strike Lanes, but you can play pool. There are also several large sitting areas to lounge around, where you can just hang with good friends and relax some. Are you thirsty for a good beer? Want to relax while watching a sporting event? You can … [Read more...]

Philadelphia Tailgating with OneCrazyFan

Philadelphia Tailgating with OneCrazyFan Tailgating in the City of Philadelphia for any of the Philadelphia sports can not only be fun, but be can be very interesting. While Philadelphians are very passionate about their sports teams, they can also get a tad crazy at times, but good crazy. Don't believe me?  Travel + Leisure had Philadelphia sports as the number 1 sports-crazed city. Sports-Crazed fans I had the pleasure of tailgating with some of those crazy Philadelphia Eagles's fans last … [Read more...]

Smokin’ Joe Frazier – A Philadelphia Legend – R.I.P.

Smokin’ Joe Frazier - A Philadelphia Legend - R.I.P. Smokin' Joe Frazier was a part of the City of Philadelphia for many decades. That came to an end on November 7th, 2011 when Joe Frazier, at the age of 67, died of liver cancer. Joe Frazier, the former Heavy-weight champion, is most remembered as the first man to beat Muhammad Ali, knocking him down and taking a decision in the so-called Fight of the Century in 1971. Frazier and Ali would go on having fought each other two more times in his … [Read more...]

Spies, Traitors, & Saboteurs at the National Constitution Center

Spies, Traitors, & Saboteurs at the National Constitution Center The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia always has awesome exhibits year round. Right now, you can catch Spies, Traitors, & Saboteurs : Fear and Freedom in America exhibit, which is created by the International Spy Museum. This exhibit talks about securing our nation without compromising our integrity. The Spies, Traitors, and Saboteurs exhibit consists of artifacts, media footage, and interactive exhibits that … [Read more...]

City of Philadelphia Ranked #1 For Culture By Travel + Leisure

City of Philadelphia Ranked #1 For Culture By Travel + Leisure Hey City of Philadelphia !!  Give yourself and the city a pat on the back for ranking high for several categories in Travel + Leisure's November issue of  "America's Favorite Cities" poll. With so many things to do in Philadelphia, no wonder Philadelphia did well in some categories. As Philadelphians, they are very passionate about their city. The City of Philadelphia over the last several decades has received a negative image … [Read more...]

Halloween in Philadelphia – The Spirits of ’76 Ghost Tour

Halloween in Philadelphia - The Spirits of '76 Ghost Tour Halloween in Philadelphia always has some sort of spooks, ghosts, and or scary stories around one corner or another. I was fortunate enough to win a ticket to the Spirits of '76 Ghost Tour in Philadelphia and took the tour last night. The tour is affiliated with the Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia. The Spirits of '76 Ghost Tour weaves in and around parts of Society Hill and Old City and is approximately 1 1/2 hours long … [Read more...]

Halloween in Philadelphia – More Haunted Attractions

. Halloween in Philadelphia - More Haunted Attractions . With so many spooks, murder mysteries, ghost stories and much more surrounding Halloween in Philadelphia, we had to add to our list of Halloween attractions and events in Philadelphia. The repetitive question is, “do you dare…”, taking a frightful leap and trying any of these out.   Halloween Attractions & Events in Philadelphia - (in no particular order)   Murder, Mystery, and Mayhem Tour of … [Read more...]

Halloween in Philadelphia – Top Haunted Attractions

. Halloween in Philadelphia - Top Haunted Attractions . Philadelphia certainly has its share of spooks, goblins, and ghost stories. Halloween in Philadelphia can be a treat for all ages, ranging from hayrides to haunted attractions. We would like to share with you the different Halloween events happening in and around Philadelphia. The question is, "do you dare..." Before you jump into the Halloween events below, please listen along with some Halloween music. (opens in a new … [Read more...]

The Philadelphia Flyer’s ‘Booing’ Cancer Incident

. The Philadelphia Flyer's 'Booing' Cancer Incident . Can it get any worse for Philadelphia fans, who have been labeled as rude and mean spirited from media and fans all across America. Those same Philadelphia fans that once threw snowballs at Santa Claus in 1968, or when throwing batteries at J.D. Drew in 1999. Yes, there have been other incidents throughout the years and Philadelphia fans seem to get the harsh labels from those that don't always get the facts straight. Well, one could … [Read more...]