Why Happy Valley?

Happy Valley is an entrepreneurial hot spot that means business, but also boasts a playful side. Living among the region’s rolling ridges and valleys, you can have the best of it all. Big-city amenities like world-class restaurants, theaters and festivals sit close to miles of hiking and biking trails, plus acres of farmland. A vibrant community welcomes newcomers and diversity. Plus, you’ll experience an affordable cost of living, all while being just a short drive or flight from some of the country’s top destinations. 
Really — What more could you need?

The Happy Valley accolades speak for themselves...

Retirement and Senior Living

Happy Valley combines relaxation and adventure with vibrant activities, great amenities, and easy access to healthcare. Celebrate your golden years in a community that truly has it all!

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A Full Week of Performances, Film, and Spring Events in Happy Valley

Moving further into April brings a steady mix of performances, campus events, and early spring activity across the area, with a strong lineup across music and live performances in particular.
Spring has arrived, although temperatures continue to fluctuate, with a few colder stretches, but trends are looking up with sunny days encouraging us to step outside.
Here are a few highlights to help you plan your week.

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1,500 Served. One Dinner. That’s Happy Valley.

Here’s the truth most regions would love to claim but can’t:

Happy Valley isn’t just a place. It’s a pattern of behavior.

This past Saturday, 1,500 people were served at a fire hall in Hublersburg for an Amish Wedding Dinner. Sit-down and takeout. Noon through evening. No celebrity chef. Just something better: Amish chefs who have been perfecting these meals for generations. No big promotion. Just word of mouth, tradition, and trust.

And yet, it filled up.

That’s not normal. That’s Happy Valley.

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When the Grid Goes Down, Happy Valley Stands Up

The Connect Crew gathered around the table last week, watching the news with the same unease everyone feels these days. Gas prices are climbing again. Supply chain warnings. Talk of power grid vulnerabilities. Extreme weather battering communities that thought they were safe.
What happens if things really fall apart? What happens if the trucks stop coming, the lights go out, and we have to figure out how to take care of ourselves?
“We could actually do this. Right here. Better than almost anywhere else.”

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BEST TOWN IN PENNSYLVANIA, NICHE, 2018

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TOP 15 BEST U.S. CITIES FOR ENTREPRENEURS TO LIVE AND LAUNCH, ENTREPRENEUR MAGAZINE, 2016

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NO. 5 BEST SUMMER FESTIVALS, LIVABILITY, 2013

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NO. 7, THE BEST PLACES FOR BUSINESS AND CAREERS, FORBES, 2018

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TOP ADVENTURE TOWN, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC, 2011