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  Only a few years ago, 215 E. Penn St. was an abandoned lot, overrun by 15-foot bushes and weeds. Now it’s a half-acre farm in the city. The Germantown Kitchen Garden practices local agriculture,

On any given day in West Philadelphia, residents travel through the neighborhood via various public trolleys, all of which run past a variety of gift boutiques, organic eateries, bookstores and art and culture centers in

https://vimeo.com/24364494] The old adage of “Don’t judge a book by its cover” is evident at The Body Rock Boot Camp and Executive Training Gym in Powelton Village on Lancaster Avenue near 38th Street. It’s easy

https://vimeo.com/24461290] The National Health Interview Survey  estimates that 3.1 million Americans use acupuncture every year. This 4,000-year-old Chinese medicine practice is thriving in Chestnut HIll. Acupuncturist Sharon Sharon Sherman founded Empirical Point and has practiced

  While some people spent Memorial Day weekend at the shore or doing household chores others came out to help raise money for medical research on ovarian cancer through a 5K walk. It was the

Women around the world are always conscious about their physical appearance. In order to maintain physical attractiveness women use skin creams, face washes and even medical procedures. Victoria Onwuchekwa, a native of Nigeria, has developed

Located at 6916-23 Elmwood Ave., the Southwest Senior Center acts as a hang out for individuals 60 years old and up. With a general membership for only $15 per year seniors are entitled to all the