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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!

What Problem Are We in Love with Solving?
Let’s just say it out loud.
I do not know if this will work.
I do not know if Connect Happy Valley will truly change behavior, shift habits, or rebuild something that feels like it is slipping away.
But I do know this.
I am in love with the problem.

Connecting the Dots with Chris Bucanani
“America’s #1 Small College Town” Photo courtesy of Downtown State College photo by Jim Cheney, UncoveringPA.com Watch video on YouTube State College, Pennsylvania, was just named America’s No. 1 Small College Town by USA Today. That’s nice. But it’s not the story. The real story is why this place works,

Live Music, Earth Day Events, and More Happening in Happy Valley This Week
Mid-April ushers in Earth Day and outdoors-oriented events across the area. This week you’ll find a strong lineup of performances, community gatherings, and the first wave of spring festivals beginning to take shape.
Recently named the best college town in the country by USA Today, State College has a calendar that continues to reflect it. Here are a few highlights to help you make some plans.

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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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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