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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Shifting tides in Happy Valley: What the changes mean for you

by Sarah Taylor  For decades, the real estate market has been shaped by a standard 6% commission fee on home transactions (in discussions with local real estate agents all have stated emphatically that commission rates were always negotiable.) But now, with a groundbreaking antitrust settlement poised to disrupt this, let’s

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Happy Valley- We are part of the Alleghenies!

by Jodie Dello Stritto Pennsylvania State of Independence Vintage 2010 Cycling Brochure Pennsylvania’s new tourism brand, “The Great American Getaway,” launched by Governor Shapiro in May, shines a spotlight on the Alleghenies region, positioning it as a prime destination for travelers seeking the perfect blend of natural beauty, outdoor adventure,

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Out of academia and into the world

by Holly Riddle Penn State excels at connecting research and industry, allowing brilliant minds to commercialize their findings, sometimes benefiting the entire world in the process. Ali Kazemi is a doctoral candidate at Penn State researching plasma medicine and his career thus far is an example of this. Though entrenched

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Eisenhower Auditorium gets the gold treatment

UNIVERSITY PARK (Tuesday, May 7)— Since its own professional debut on May 8, 1974, Eisenhower Auditorium has been designated an artist’s stage, a classroom, a religious worship hall, a volunteer’s destination, a graduation ceremony rite of passage, and a cultural and community connector. During its 2024—25 season, the Center for

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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