Each January, Happening Media kicks the year off with a bang by hosting the most important people's choice contest in our area – The Happening List®! With thousands of local people, places, and businesses competing in the most competitive Happening List contest ever, a select few have taken home top honors as Winners and Finalists in the 2022 Happening List Competition.
This year The Happening List bestowed awards and bragging rights to our top local business owners. Throw a pandemic at us- no problem. Our community proved to be even stronger and more vibrant than ever. 2022 confirmed how lucky we all are to have such fabulous and diverse businesses and owners to celebrate. Congrats to all The Happening List® nominees, finalists, and winners!
Throughout the year, we check in with our Happening List winners. From family fun to automotive experts, from the charming Inns in our area to trusted realtors, and everything and everyone in between! Learn more about some of the people and places who took home top honors in the 2022 Happening List Hall of Fame.
Check out highlights from our Bucks Happening Red Carpet Bash HERE
5th Avenue Salon Doylestown, PA
Pot Heads Coffee House Bensalem, PA
Sir Charles Distinctive Entertainment & DJ Services Bristol, PA
Penn Community Bank Perkasie, PA
The Soap Opera Company Doylestown, PA
Essential Accupuncture LLC Warminster, PA
Gannon Insurance Agency Bensalem, PA
GSI Bath Showplace Doylestown, PA
Tinmans Tees & More Levittown, PA
EGO Hair Studio Trevose, PA
Weed Man Bucks County Newtown, PA
La Chele Medical Aesthetics New Hope and Newtown, PA
Hillis Adjustment Agency Bensalem, PA
Snipes Farm and Education Centr Morrisville, PA
FINALIST, Best in Hair Color, Central Bucks
Master Stylist from Manhattan bringing the most up-to-date color, balayage, highlights, cuts, blowouts, and luxurious bridal hair to bucks county! I want to say Thank you to my clients for voting for 5th Avenue Salon and thank you Bucks Happening for creating such a great event for Bucks County businesses to showcase their passion, talents, and be a blessing to the people of Bucks County.
WINNER, Best in Specialty Apparel
5827 Bristol-Emilie Road, Levittown, PA 19057 / (267)202-6345 / www.littledanceboutique.com
Little Dance Boutique is the area’s only dancewear shop-created by Courtney + Drew Little. Courtney is not only a dance mom but has been teaching the art of cheer & dance for almost 20 years. We understand the needs of parents, teachers + studios, and are HAPPY to help! From tights to shoes, costume bags to lashes, we have you covered! We opened our doors in January 2020, right before Covid hit. Customer service has been our #1 priority from the beginning. We want every single dancer to feel at home, just like they do at their studios. We created our store with kids in mind, so we are known for our games, giveaways, and prizes-especially The Name Game! We are also the ONLY local dancewear store that caters to Irish Dancers.
Our journey has been unsettling at times, but we are SO incredibly grateful to not only be thriving but to have been voted the Best of Bucks Happening by our amazing LDB family! We truly love sharing our knowledge, passion, and journey with all of you! Thank YOU for being a part of our “Little” Dance Boutique!
3718-B Bristol Pike`, Bensalem, PA / (215) 650-4169 / [email protected] /
It all started with two native Bucks Count POT HEADS who suffer from OCD – Obsessive Caffeine Disorder. At Pot Heads, we strive to be your local caffeine dealer by supplying you with the freshest coffee and all the paraphernalia that goes with enjoying the best cup possible. Enjoy one of our fresh baked muffins, breakfast sandwiches, or French toast alongside a latte, cappuccino drip, or specialty drink. Come by today and GET ROASTED!
Sir Charles Distinctive Entertainment & DJ Services,
Established in 1987, Sir Charles Distinctive Entertainment and DJ Services are a proud US Veteran and family-owned & operated professional entertainment business that takes pride in what we do! We strive to delight our clients as we focus on delivering a premier experience for our clients and guests. Best of all, when you entrust your day to Sir Charles and our award-winning entertainment personalities, all your stress melts away, and you’ll be able to enjoy great music and entertainment services, while celebrating with family and friends. Sir Charles can provide a full range of options including – DJ & Emcee Services – Photo Booth – Live Streaming – Musicians & Vocalists – Hybrid DJ & Live Musician(s) Combination – Special Effects and Uplighting – Wedding Officiant Services – Vow & Ceremony Writing Services – And more! We do all this to make your event spectacular and because we are committed to bringing you “The Best Knight Ever!” For more information, please visit our website at SirCharlesEntertainment.com Find us on Facebook & Instagram @ForTheBestKnightEver
With over $2 billion in assets, Penn Community Bank is the region’s largest locally run, independent mutual bank and our commitment to growing families, businesses, and communities drive everything we do. Our mission is to deliver financial resources to meet the needs of individuals and families throughout their lifetimes, help businesses grow and prosper, strengthen local economies, and partner with local organizations to improve quality of life. Penn Community Bank provides banking, lending, and investment solutions for customers throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania, pairing the data-driven technology that families and business owners need with the local decision-making authority and focus they want. When we work with our customers, we’re in it together. And our commitment to the community doesn’t stop there. From donating 5% of our net income back into the neighborhoods we serve, to our team members volunteering their time and talents to local organizations, we take our responsibility to grow and improve our communities seriously. We are positive momentum, personified. With the experience and commitment to keep it going until our customers and communities reach their financial goals. Let’s get there together. Here we are. And here we grow.
Winner: Retail Best Gift Shop Welcome to The Soap Opera Company! Whether you shop with us in Peddler’s Village, New Hope or Doylestown, or whether you enjoy the convenience of buying online, our greatest pleasure is to bring soothing, healthful products into your life. We also want to be your go-to shopping source whenever you need a luxurious gift your friend or family member will really use and enjoy. The Soap Opera Company is dedicated to taking the natural pathway to body care. High quality is worth it — especially when you’re caring for your body. That’s why we collaborate with companies that care about their brands, as we care about our customers. We work with artisanal product makers — people who love their art. People we know, trust and feel good about supporting. We’re known for our diverse selection of delightful soap bars, bath salts, and bath bombs — all made with natural ingredients and hand-crafted in the United States. We also offer a variety of bubble baths, liquid soaps, seasonal treats, toys, and joys for your bath, and candles to infuse your home with the most appealing scents you’ll find anywhere.
Health and Wellness Through Acupuncture Did you know that Acupuncture can help with more than just pain? Although Acupuncture is well known for pain management of all kinds, it also can help manage stress and symptoms related to stress like insomnia, anxiety, depression as well as a wide variety of other conditions including: PTSD, digestive issues, migraines, PMS and other female issues. Acupuncture can also be used to maintain health and wellness, as preventative care, and recovery from injury. For more information, please contact us at: 267-495-8528 or at www.acuapril.com
Essential Acupuncture 1250 Old York Road Hartsville Professional Village Warminster, PA 18974
The entire Gannon team is honored to have received all the support from clients, friends, and family who have nominated them to be a part of the HAPPENINGS LIST. They appreciate your support more than you know. The Gannon Agency (www.gannonagency.com) has been privileged to accept this honor every year since 2014. It is no small accomplishment considering at least 25 other highly valued insurance agencies were considered. They are an Independent Insurance Agency offering some of the best national and regional Insurance Carriers to clients. But the best part of The Gannon Agency is their staff of professionals: they have a solid and gifted team with over 120 combined years of experience. Their attention to detail and focus on delivering top-notch customer service demonstrate how they value their clients. Thank you for this honor. The Gannon Agency is proud to be an involved member of the Bucks County community through the devotion to their clients and contributions to their selected charities – Bensalem Police Athletic League, Wounded Warriors, Sunshine Foundation, and the Barkann Family Healing Hearts Foundation.
WINNER, Best in Kitchen & Bath
636 N Main Street, Doylestown, PA 18901 / (215) 348-5720 /[email protected] / www.gsibathshowplace.com
Thank you for choosing us for the 2022 Best Kitchen and Bath Category!!!
GSI Bath Showplace in Doylestown offers 5000 square feet of Luxury Bath and Kitchen products for your home. Maureen, Nancy and Cheryl have 20 plus years in the ever-changing plumbing industry. With their expertise and knowledge, they will help you narrow down your style and show you products to suit your needs. Their knowledge definitely will help make the process easier. They work with the top contractors and designers in Buck County.
Come visit and browse the latest in vanities such as Bertch, Woodpro, Furniture Guild, Strasser, and New York vanity ( all USA made) as well as Fairmont designs, Robern, and Madelli. As for, Faucets you can see displays of Moen, Delta, Brizo, Hansgrohe, Newport Brass, California Faucets, and Riobel to name a few. In Kitchen, we have the ever-popular Rohl (Shaws) farmhouse sinks which are handmade in England along with the Perrin and Rowe faucets that you see in all the magazines and cooking shows as well as Elkay, Franke, Julien and Nantucket.
Check out our website at www.gsibathshowplace.com or visit us at 636 A North Main Street Doylestown! Thank you for your support
FINALIST, Best Crafting Vendor or Retailer
Levittown, Bucks County, PA 19054 USA / (267) 987-1729 / [email protected] / www.tinmanstees.com
Tinman's Tees is a locally family-owned and operated small business that specializes in custom and unique t-shirts, hoodies, and other apparel including school apparel, banners, yard signs, cups, tumblers and glasses, tablecloths, magnets, car decals, vehicle lettering/numbering, business branding and more. We only use high-quality digital heat transfers. We specialize in charity and fundraising events. No job is too big or small for us to handle.
FINALIST, Best in Hair Color, Lower Bucks
Trevose Shopping Center, 540 Andrews Road, Trevose, PA 19053 / (215) 357-3132 / [email protected] / www.egohairstudio.net
Our salon is staffed by people through all walks of life, from all over the world. So when you walk through our doors, you'll feel right at home! With our experience with different cultures and nationalities, we have been given the chance to work with new and unique hairstyles, products, and services all the time. Many if our stylists have had experience in the hair industry for 15+ years. Our staff is fun, and professional, serving customers with delight and expertise.
We offer what you're looking for! EGO Hair Studio / Trevose Shopping Center / 540 Andrew's Rd. / Trevose, PA 215-357-3132 // www.egohairstudio.net
211 North Sycamore Street Newtown, PA 18940 / (215) 968-1845 / https://bucks-county.weedman.com/
At Weed Man, we pride ourselves on providing quality lawn care services for over 50 years. Trust us to provide expert results with our environmentally responsible lawn fertilization, weed control, mosquito control, flea & tick control, aeration, overseeding, soil pH control, and integrated pest management. We live in the very communities that we service and promise to always treat your lawn as if it were our own. Weed Man’s healthy lawn care programs and services focus on a well-balanced, high quality, fertilization program first, which in turn produces the thickest, healthiest lawn possible. A well rooted, thick, lush, healthy lawn is the best defense against all potential pest problems. Working together with our customers, Weed Man guarantees that by utilizing our complete lawn care program in combination with proper watering and mowing, you will have a healthier, better-looking lawn. Visit our website bucks- county.weedman.com or call our office at 215-968-1845 to speak with your local lawn experts TODAY!
WINNER, Best in Women's Clothing
Peddler's Village Shop #162 Lahaska, PA 18931 / (215) 302-4300 / www.foxandhollybuckscounty.com
Fox & Holly is a locally owned boutique department store featuring industry leading brands for him, her and shoes. The multilevel store is located in charming Peddler’s Village and loved by locals and visitors alike for its hometown vibes. They offer premium casual clothing, sportswear, and everything you need to elevate your lifestyle needs. The store also features a shoe salon with high quality, yet affordable brands like Pikolinos, Steve Madden and more! Feel free to snap your fingers and tap your feet to the good tunes they play while you shop! The store has an outside courtyard where they host local artisan pop-ups and family-fun events. There’s something for everyone at Fox & Holly! The store's knowledgeable and experienced staff offer personalized one-on-one wardrobe styling and denim fittings for men and women. They welcome you as a friend, and treat you as part of the family!
WINNER, Best in Med Spa
FINALIST, Best in Vitamin Infusion
430 Union Square Dr, New Hope, PA 18938, USA / (215) 862-6100 / www.lachelemedspa.com
An award-winning Medical Aesthetics & Wellness Center located in charming New Hope, PA, and Newtown, PA. Our physician owned and operated facilities are under the leadership of Lisa Espinoza MD. Dr. Espinoza has specialized in cosmetic dermatology for over a decade and is a leader in the medical aesthetics industry. La Chelé is known for its cutting-edge non-surgical cosmetic treatments and state-of-the-art laser technology center. We are pioneers of the first full-service Medical Aesthetics Center in the area. Call La Chele Medical Aesthetics at 215-862-6100 today to book your complimentary consultation!
WINNER, Best in Public Adjuster
2336 Street Road, Bensalem, PA 19020 / (215) 245-5600 / www.hillis1.com
Hillis Adjustment Agency works to advise and assist commercial and residential insurance policyholders through the overwhelming task of submitting an insurance claim. They specialize in exposing the damages that get overlooked by insurance companies while interpreting ambiguous insurance policies, helping you get the money you need to rebuild your life. Hillis has successfully settled over 50,000 property claims for over 35,000 clients over 30 years in numerous states throughout the country. Their team of adjusters and staff hold over 200 years of combined experience and possess the knowledge and wisdom to guide your claim to a successful settlement. 2336 Street Road, Bensalem, PA 19020 [email protected] 1-800-445-5471 (1-800-HILLIS-1)
WINNER, Best in Gymnastics School
181 Wheeler Court, Suite C , Langhorne, PA / 215-757-0111 / [email protected]/ www.dynamixgymnastics.com
At Dynamix Gymnastics, we focus on the building blocks of gymnastics, centering our attention on the proper technique of each skill using progressional steps to ensure that each gymnast is ready and able to perform more advanced skills. We offer a plethora of additional programs such as Kids Night Out, Open Gym, Specialty Clinics, Birthday Parties, and Camps. To learn more about our program and all the awesome things our gym has to offer, visit www.dynamixgymnastics.com.
Snipes Farm and Education Center
890 W. Bridge Street, Morrisville, Pennsylvania 19067 / (215) 295-1138 / [email protected] / www.snipesfarm.org
All of our programs seek to fulfill our mission of modeling and teaching sustainable farming while building community and reconnecting people to the land. We hope that you join us in our efforts to better our community! We offer a wealth of programs to educate and serve our community. Check out our our Educational Programs, Farm Day Camp, and our Hunger Relief efforts.
Raven Rock Summer Programs Clinton, NJ
Precious Gems Academy Flemington, NJ
WINNER, Best in Facial, Best in Massage & Best in Yoga
Thank you for choosing us as your favorite wellness studio this year, we couldn’t be more grateful for your love and support! At Haven Healing Collective we offer a variety of yoga classes from Heated Vinyasa and Ashtanga to Warm Slow Flow and Yin. We have specialty classes such as weekly Myofascial Release and specialty programs including, but not limited to our Prenatal Series and Kids Yoga.
When you walk into our studio you are greeted with warm smiling faces and an adorable boho boutique. The community is unlike any other. Tucked in the cozy back corner of our space we have our very own Holistic Spa where we offer massage, reiki, and holistic facials. To us, wellness is a well-rounded practice and it’s our hope that everyone that walks through our door feels at home.
WINNER, Best in Graphic Design
Congrats to all the 2022 Happening List Award Winners! We are proud to be included in this list along with so many other talented businesses. Imbue is a branding, marketing, and creative services agency celebrating 17 years in business. Our team of designers, writers, strategists, and marketers help organizations connect with new audiences and build loyalty in existing relationships through programs using strong, targeted messaging, and breakthrough creativity. Put simply, our firm helps clients build, maintain, and grow unforgettable brands. We offer a complete range of creative services, from campaign planning and development to award-winning print and digital design. Check out our work and learn more at imbuecreative.com
WINNER of BEST Summer Camp/Program in Hunterdon County 2022!! And Celebrating 5 Years!! Looking for something fun for your kids to do this summer?? Then Raven Rock Summer Programs LLC, located at Red Mill Museum Village has JUST the programs that your kids will love! Our Nature Program- Our nature program combines team building with all the adventures that an aspiring environmentalist could possibly imagine. From exploring the riverbank to hands-on interactive workshops such as crafts, live reptile shows, or even spotting wildlife on the property, there is always a new adventure around every corner. The children even go kayaking on the South branch river right off the Red Mill property! Our History Program- Our history program brings the pages of your children’s history books alive! They will learn about history in a way they never have before, as they time travel and become part of it. With the help of reenactors, our historical facility, and many fun activities, your children will be traveling daily into the colonial era and where they will even join the Revolutionary militia. They’ll actually enjoy putting those electronics down and learn how people lived before them! www.ravenrocksummerprograms.com
WINNER, Best in Hair Extension
FINALIST, Best in Blowout, Best in Hair Color, Best in Haircut, and Best in Updo
AM Salon is located in downtown Flemington offering the latest trends in hair extensions, haircuts, hair color, balayage, modern blonding, dimensional color, keratin treatments, up-dos, and special occasion hair. Our passion is hair! The salon opened in October of 2019 and we are thrilled to be listed as a winner and a finalist for the third year in a row! Thank you to all our loyal and supportive customers for allowing us to provide them with high quality service and being able to make them look and feel their best version of themselves.
The mission of Precious Gems Academy is to educate the whole child to reach his or her potential and support families in that endeavor. The Academy respects parents as their children’s first teachers. The Academy is committed to an inclusive approach, offering bias-free, quality care education in an environment characterized by love and acceptance.
Precious Gems educators are committed to the philosophy that children are natural learners who learn best through hands-on play in a flexible and nurturing classroom. The teachers encourage self-confidence and socialization skills of each student by carefully tracking individual needs and development.
A look inside our classrooms reveals the implementation of The Creative Curriculum. This child-centered curriculum is designed to help children grow physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually. To achieve this goal, children initiate and engage in hands-on learning experiences in an atmosphere that fosters divergent thinking and creative problem solving. Play is viewed as a contributor to the overall development of the child, and, as such, is respected and encouraged.
Precious Gems Academy is a values-based academy. Therefore, everything we do encourages and develops your child’s self-esteem and confidence. As part of our character development program, we strive to model and teach the values of caring, integrity, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
Our families come from a wide background of race, culture, religion, and ability. Precious Gems Academy supports and welcomes all families and strives to create classroom environments where all children are valued for their unique abilities.
Precious Gems Academy believes diversity enriches the experiences of the entire school community. Our academy celebrates diversity and incorporates anti-bias concepts into our curriculum and activities. Precious Gems Academy strives to make our programs accessible to all families and through donations and fundraising.
Precious Gems Academy wants to thank everyone who voted! Karen Colavito, Owner/Director
433 Hwy 202 / Flemington, NJ 08822 / 908-237-0500
Elyse Images LLC Harleysville, PA
Bella Fiona Ristorante Harleysville, PA
WINNER, Best in Computer Repair/IT Consulting – B2B
477 N. Lewis Rd. Suite 210 Limerick, PA 19468 / (610) 994-9800 / [email protected] / www.kpinterface.com
KPInterface strives to be a trusted partner to our clients by aligning premier technology services with our clients' business goals in order to achieve mutual success. While many IT providers provide the basics – support, “managed services,” and project implementation, we engage our clients on a deeper, more business-centric level. Thank you to those who voted us in as the three-time winner of the Montco Happening List!
Harleysville, PA / [email protected] / https://m.facebook.com/elyseimages
Hello! My name is Danielle and I am the owner of Elyse Images LLC. I have two children of my own and I know how important it is to capture every moment as time goes by very quickly. I take pride in capturing precious memories that last forever! I focus on a fun and relaxed session! I work with you every step of the way including outfits, posing, location, and more weather at maternity, newborn, first birthday, milestone, family sessions, graduation, parties, and more. I cant wait to chat and make your vision come to life!
[email protected] // https://m.facebook.com/elyseimages
700 Main Street, Harleysville, PA 19438 / (215) 256-4456 // https:/ [email protected] /www.bellafionaristorante.com
Bella Fiona Ristorante was founded in 2020 and quickly became a favorite neighborhood BYOB in Harleysville. The menu features authentic classic Italian dishes, and the weekly chef entree and soup specials are designed to impress! According to Chef Scott Wilder, “Some people want comfort food, some people want to have a dish that transports them, and we try to accommodate. In addition to hearty Italian food, we also infuse other cuisines, giving our customers a chance to be introduced to new refined entrees as well.” With chef-owners, Scott and Sabrina Wilder being originally from New England, don’t be surprised to even be treated to delicious New England clam chowder as a frequent special. The delicious food combined with outstanding customer service keeps our loyal customers coming back. Sabrina and her team provide exceptional hospitality, she remembers everything about everyone – it makes it feel like family. “Our customers have been amazing,” co-owner Cheryl Wilder adds. “That’s been the biggest delight in this whole adventure—how the community has embraced us.” We are truly grateful to everyone who welcomed us and voted for us as 2022 Monto Happenings List best restaurant, Italian food!
Love & Laughter Weddings Philadelphia, PA
WINNER, Best Wedding Officiant and Best Wedding Planner
222 W Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA / (215) 839-1674 / [email protected] / LoveAndLaughterWeddings.com
Love & Laughter Weddings is Philadelphia’s Go-To firm for fun couples looking to have their wedding day represent who they are in both feeling and aesthetics. From creating heartfelt custom ceremonies, to live music to set the mood, to an easy, stress-free, and exciting planning process, Evelyn and the Love & Laughter Weddings team makes sure the couple’s happiness and a joyous guest experience is always at the forefront of the event. Whether it’s a 10-person micro wedding or a 500-person multi-day extravaganza, there is no challenge they cannot handle. Event after event they continue to deliver above and beyond with their devotion and commitment to celebrating their couples' love in unforgettable ways.
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