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HomeAuthorsChristopher Malo

Articles by Christopher Malo

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Center City

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

May 31, 2019Dee Patel and 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

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Health

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

May 24, 2019Dee Patel and 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, 2019Christopher 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, 2019Dee Patel and 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, 2019Dee Patel and 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

Business

North Philadelphia: Free Streets Returns to North Broad Street

May 16, 2019Dee Patel and Christopher Malo

Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney joined other city officials to announce the open route for this year’s Philly Free Streets event. Residents can explore miles of North Philadelphia without worrying about cars getting in the way.

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Crime

Podcast: A North Philadelphia-based Therapist Uses Hip-Hop Therapy to Treat Trauma

May 10, 2019Dee Patel and Christopher Malo

Ronald Crawford (pictured on the right), a mental health therapist based in North Philadelphia, uses hip-hop music to challenge negative culture and educate individuals about drug use. He hopes to engage and encourage people to

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Health

Podcast: Two Philadelphia Women Offer Stories of Hope to People of Diversity Amid Struggle for Mental Health

May 3, 2019Dee Patel and Christopher Malo

Two local women of color offer stories of hope for mental health through their book “The Color of Hope: People of Color Mental Health Narratives.” Vanessa Hazzard (below, left) and Iresha Picot (below, right) are

Business

North Philadelphia: Promoting Literacy To Parents And Children In Unlikely Places

November 26, 2018Dee Patel and Christopher Malo

A shave, a haircut … and a good book? A North Philadelphia barber shop is part of a program to help increase literacy and help strengthen the community. Jasmond Schoolfield, better known as “Jazz the

Amateur Sports

Podcast: Visit Philadelphia Founder Talks About The City Tourism Industry’s Impact On Under-Served Communities

November 8, 2018Dee Patel and Christopher Malo

After decades of promoting the city of Philadelphia to both tourists and locals, Meryl Levitz says the time has come to retire as CEO of Visit Philadelphia, the tourism booster she founded in the ’90s.

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