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Year: 2019

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Health

Podcast: Yoga has Mind/Body Connection for Positive Mental Well-being Benefits

June 9, 2019 Christopher Malo

Despite the fact that over the last twenty years, Yoga has gone from a marginal activity to an almost mainstream one here in the West, the general impression is that Yoga is still not altogether

Education

Whitman: Library Play Spaces Bring Active Learning Across the City

June 5, 2019 Ngozi Nwanji

Upon entering the Whitman Free Library at 2nd and South Philip streets, it is impossible not to notice the wooden tower stacked to the ceiling in the center of the children’s section. At first glance,

Environment

East Mt. Airy: Neighbors Work Together to Get Community Garden Off the Ground

June 3, 2019 Jason Fedok

A proposed community garden for Pleasant Playground, located at 6757 Chew Ave., is closer to becoming a reality. Organizers have been working on creating drafts of the proposed garden and hosting meetings to handle the

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Center City

Podcast: A Space Designed to Help Residents Stress Less is Opening in the City

May 31, 2019 Christopher Malo

The Stress Less Space is an intentional space in Philadelphia for women to recharge and relax away from the chaos of their everyday life. “As a stress management coach I’ve had the chance to speak

East Falls

East Falls: Ellen Sheehan Works to Preserve Local History

May 30, 2019 Yanuara Ramirez

The East Falls Historical Society is a nonprofit organization founded in 2004. Its mission states the organization is “dedicated to discovering, preserving and promoting historic interest in the East Falls community of Northwest Philadelphia.” For

Hawthorne

South Philadelphia: Puyero Brings a Piece of Venezuela to Philadelphia

May 28, 2019 Brian Maiorana

Two brothers who own @puyeroflavor restaurant discuss Venezuelan food and the Venezuelan identity in Philadelphia, as well as the current crisis in their home country.

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Health

Podcast: Study Finds Obesity is Direct Cause of Poor Mental Well-being

May 24, 2019 Christopher Malo

According to a report from the World Health Organization, obesity and its link to mental well-being is becoming a growing issue in our country and throughout the world. Research shows obesity increases risk of heart

Housing

Podcast: New Program is Designed to Help Seniors Age in Place

May 21, 2019 Christopher Malo

Bobby McCurdy, at 77 years old, lives by himself in a four bedroom home in the Sharswood neighborhood. Although McCurdy lives alone, he enjoys the freedom of independent living. What McCurdy doesn’t like is the

Neighborhoods

West Philadelphia: New Motorcycle Donated to Philadelphia Police in Memory of Former Officer

May 17, 2019 Christopher Malo

Thomas Gibbons Jr., a hero Philadelphia police officer and famed crime reporter, was honored at a press conference on April 29th by his fellow officers and family. Gibbons enjoyed his career as a journalist before

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Center City

Podcast: As the City’s First Medical Marijuana Dispensary Opens, Can it Offer Help for Those Suffering from Mental Illness?

May 17, 2019 Christopher Malo

Center City’s first medical marijuana dispensary has opened its door. Beyond/Hello is located at 12th and Samson streets. It’s one of 50 medical marijuana dispensaries operating in the state. “We offer all acceptable products which

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