Let’s Visit Rothrock Coffee
By Cecilia Sciullo | July 15, 2026 You might not find Ronnie Napolitan behind the counter at Rothrock Coffee. On any given morning, he could just as easily be at the Rothrock roasting facility on North Atherton Street prepping a new batch of beans before they ever reach South Atherton Street. Rothrock isn’t just a […]
Connect Happy Valley Social
Remember the old-fashioned Welcome Wagon? This was the way newcomers were introduced to their community, and people had a natural way to meet one another…
That role seems to have disappeared, but the need for it hasn’t. We see posts all the time from people saying it’s hard to meet others here or that there isn’t much to do. We beg to differ. Happy Valley is filled with interesting people, events, organizations, and opportunities—the way we find and connect with them has simply changed.
This Week Around Happy Valley: Welcome to Arts Week
There is usually something for everyone happening around Happy Valley, but this week takes things to another level.
With Arts Fest taking over downtown and campus, People’s Choice returning to Boalsburg, Philipsburg Heritage Days underway, and events popping up at museums, theaters, libraries, farms, restaurants and music venues, Happy Valley is in full Arts Week mode.
Here’s to the Hosts: A Thank You to the People Behind Arts Week
By The Connect Crew | July 8, 2026 This week, Happy Valley becomes what it was always meant to be. Downtown fills with artists. The Pennsylvania Military Museum grounds in Boalsburg come alive with the return of People’s Choice Festival. Philipsburg celebrates its heritage. Way Fruit Farm invites families into the orchard. Musicians take stages […]
Stirred, Not Stuck in Happy Valley: What We’ve Built So Far
Here’s the honest origin story. I just wanted to host cocktail parties. I texted Liz Grove: two hours, second floor of Pine Grove Hall, good drinks, good people, nothing fancier than that. I wanted a space where people in Happy Valley could show up, relax, and actually talk to each other, no agenda required.
Something New Is About to Launch in Happy Valley
Over the past several months, we’ve been quietly building something that we hope will become a valuable resource for everyone who calls Happy Valley home.
This Week Around Happy Valley: Lift for Life, Central PA 4thFest and America 250!
The forecast is heating up, and so is the Happy Valley events calendar. The Fourth of July and America 250 bring fireworks, parades, and plenty of red, white, and blue to the region.
Happy Valley Starter Kit: How to Feel at Home Here Faster
“I’ve been here a few months, and I still don’t feel settled.”
We hear some version of that all the time in Happy Valley.
The grocery store is figured out. You know a few restaurants. You have walked downtown and through campus. Maybe you have even made it to a game or a show. But something still feels just out of reach. You live here, yet you do not quite feel here yet.
That tension is normal. Most of us assume belonging happens once we know enough about a place. In real life, it starts when we begin participating in it.
July Is Happy Valley’s Best Welcome Wagon
From fireworks and Arts Fest to orchards, trails, and small-town traditions, here’s how to experience the valley like a local.
If you want to get to know where you live, July is one of the easiest months to start. The whole valley steps outside.
