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North Philadelphia: Mayor Kenney Announces Commission to Combat Environmental Injustice

April 13, 2021 Philadelphia Neighborhoods 0

Mayor Jim Kenney and his administration have set forth a plan to tackle environmental issues impacting residents in Philadelphia’s underserved communities. The recent announcement of the city’s first Environmental Justice Advisory Commission gives hopes to […]

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Montgomery County: Inmates Dispute Jail’s Account of Pandemic Safety Measures

March 30, 2021 Philadelphia Neighborhoods 0

Inmates incarcerated during the pandemic say the Montgomery County Correctional Facility may not deserve the healthcare compliance award it received in December. […]

This is one of the group rooms at the The Renfrew Center in Center City. The artwork shown was created and donated by patients and alumni of various Renfrew sites.
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Mental Health: How One Philadelphia Treatment Center Is Helping People With Eating Disorders During the Pandemic

March 26, 2021 Leanne R Spiegle 0

Eating disorders have the second-highest mortality rate of any mental illness, only surpassing opioid addiction. As the nation grapples a pandemic and individuals are experiencing unprecedented isolation, many are forced to deal head-on with their […]

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COVID-19: Coping With the Pandemic’s Toll on Mental Health

January 8, 2021 Susan A Thomas 0

Months of social isolation and increased stress have put a strain on many people’s mental and emotional well-being. […]

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COVID-19: Patients Continue Seeking Eye Care During Pandemic

December 14, 2020 Susan A Thomas 0

Optometrists offices have implemented new procedures for keeping patients safe, even as more people complain about screen-related eye strain. […]

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Social Issues: Muslim Women Discuss Mental Health in Their Community

December 2, 2020 Sumaiyah Bynum 0

Advocates for increased mental health in the Muslim community are working hard to counter stigma around the issue. […]

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Passyunk: Director of Business Improvement District on Helping Local Retailers Weather Pandemic

November 30, 2020 Ashley Elizabeth Mir 0

Adam Leiter answers questions on how the East Passyunk Avenue has handled COVID-19. […]

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COVID-19: Physical Therapists and Patients Adjust to Telehealth

November 20, 2020 Donovan F Hugel 0

Physical therapists have been seeing more clients virtually. It has been an adjustment for both therapists and their clients. […]

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COVID-19: Families, Health Officials Prepare for a Different Kind of Trick-or-Treating this Halloween

October 29, 2020 Susan A Thomas 0

As Halloween approaches, government officials, health professionals, parents, and kids are all preparing for the ways trick-or-treating will be different this year.  “If COVID doesn’t get better, I’ll be watching a movie with my family,” […]

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COVID-19: Yoga Practice Offers Stress Relief Despite Pandemic

October 26, 2020 Magdalena Mercy Becker 0

A new yoga teacher, Kristina Murray, was excited to start her career when the coronavirus shut everything down. She has since taken on new classes, trying to reach students wherever they are. […]

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    Environment: How One Organization is Working Toward Building a Greener City
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    Social Issues: Philadelphia Community Gardens Have Impact Beyond Food
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