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Northwest: Five Dangerous Roads To Avoid In Manayunk During Winter

February 13, 2015

Pennsylvania’s famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, has seen his shadow, so there will be six more weeks of winter. That also means six more weeks of icy winter roads. Snowfall hasn’t been overwhelming thus far, but road conditions

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Hunting Park: Esperanza Trains Young Martial Artists

November 21, 2014

A line of children stood stiff as boards as Tony Gonzalez carefully examined their stances. Students who did not listen to instructions did pushups. Students who arrived late did pushups. No, this was not a

Arts and Entertainment

Old City: Leyna Schaeffer Brings a New View to Yoga

October 28, 2014

Most people associate yoga with a squishy mat, hands and feet pressed firmly onto the ground and aligning their spine with the solid floor. However, Leyna Schaeffer of Kaya Aerial Yoga has been instructing aerial

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LGBTQIA: Nine Philadelphia Hospitals Named Leaders in LGBT Health Care

October 24, 2014

Philadelphia’s LGBTQIA community now has more places than ever to go to for their health care needs. The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) has named nine Philadelphia area hospitals and health centers Leaders in LGBT Healthcare Equality

Arts and Entertainment

Girard Estates: Lee Fass Makes A Difference For Older Adults

October 23, 2014

With a beaming smile on a Thursday morning, Lee Fass explained the importance of strong, clear lines in drawings. Her two art students listened dutifully while glancing between white computer paper and Fass’s extravagant gestures.

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Cedar Park & Spruce Hill: Five Places for Vegetarian, Vegan or Gluten-Free Food

September 26, 2014

It isn’t always easy to find places to eat that offer vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free options, but the cafés around Baltimore Avenue in West Philadelphia offer plenty of choices. Although some may not expect this neighborhood to

Health

Waterfront: Five Outdoor Activities to Experience

September 25, 2014

When William Penn first laid out his plan for Philadelphia, the famous founder realized the importance of parks to not only flee to in case of emergency, but also to escape from the rigors of

Health

South Philadelphia: CHASE Away Diabetes Foundation is Raising Awareness in The Community

September 23, 2014

Courtney Young’s life was turned upside-down when her son, Chase, was diagnosed with type one diabetes at the age of three. She and her family started raising money almost two years ago to fight diabetes

Food

Spruce Hill: Farmers’ Market Provides Locally Grown Produce

September 17, 2014

Spruce Hill has access to farm-fresh fruits and vegetables at Clark Park. Takia McClendon is the manager of the area Farmers’ Market. How has the turnout been? This market on average brings in about 5oo

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Kensington: Organization Hands Out Free Needles for Heroin, Decreases HIV

July 29, 2014

Syringe Exchange Lowers HIV Rate, Lacks Government Funding Philadelphia isn’t only known as the City of Brotherly Love, it’s also known for its substantial spread of HIV/AIDS and drug use. In 1991, Prevention Point Philadelphia

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