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West Philadelphia: Local Youth Celebrate Healthy Eating and Wellness

May 23, 2011 0

On Saturday, May 21, families, nutritionists and local residents gathered in Woodland Presbyterian Church, located at 401 S. 42nd St., for the third annual Eats and Beats fundraiser, a benefit dinner celebrating the efforts of [continue reading…]

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Queen Village: Keeping Health a High Priority

April 18, 2011 0

Since its opening in 1969 Essene Market & Café, located at 719 S. Fourth St., has been providing the surrounding neighborhood with the some of the healthiest and most wholesome food around. Not only does [continue reading…]

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Strawberry Mansion: Philly Fights Childhood Obesity

April 12, 2011 2

https://vimeo.com/22180314] Early in the morning at 28th Street and Cecil B. Moore Avenue a school crossing guard looked perplexed when asked where the corner store was. The look on her face seemed to ask, “Where [continue reading…]

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Francisville: The Importance of Fresh Food

April 8, 2011 3

https://vimeo.com/22026603] Katie Searl hoped to cut back on the use of her car by moving to the city last year. The Francisville resident works across the street from her home–making for an easy vehicle-free commute. [continue reading…]

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North Philadelphia: A Promising Solution with Holistic Healthcare

April 3, 2011 1

Residents of Yorktown and surrounding communities got a chance learn about and experience Holistic health practices recently. The Philly Wellness Association and the Saint Malachy School on North 11th Street near Master Street presented a [continue reading…]

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Fairhill: Watts’ Fitness Studio Keeping Residents Fit

March 30, 2011 2

Peter Watts’ Fitness Studio is one of the few fitness centers located in Fairhill. This well-equipped facility, located at 2712 N. Fifth Street near Lehigh Avenue, was opened in November 2003 by Watts, a fitness consultant. [continue reading…]

Francisville

Francisville: Finding Food

March 18, 2011 0

The CVS Pharmacy at Broad Street and Girard Avenue in Francisville is rarely empty. Dozens of customers stream in and out during the business day. Some walk out toting the usual – soaps, first aid [continue reading…]

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Ridge Avenue: Volleying through Philadelphia

March 3, 2011 0

In April 2006, a center unlike any other opened at 4842 Ridge Ave., close to Manayunk and East Falls. The Arthur Ashe Youth Tennis and Education Center provides tennis training and classes to all of Philadelphia, [continue reading…]

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Queen Village: Making Biking Look Good

February 8, 2011 2

For many individuals living in the city, biking is more than just exercise or a convenient way around town—it is a lifestyle. Thusly, it is important that there are shops around town that cater accordingly [continue reading…]

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Germantown: Beating the Devil of Addiction

December 9, 2010 0

In the middle of Germantown is a house that looks fairly inconspicuous from the road on which it sits. Aside from a sign that says “Teen Challenge” sitting on the front lawn, one might believe [continue reading…]

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