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HomeGet Healthy Philly

Get Healthy Philly

Economy

Germantown: Food Deserts Greatly Affect Philadelphia, Particularly the Northwest

January 28, 2014 0

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, define food deserts as “areas that lack access to affordable fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat milk and other foods that make up the full range of a healthy diet.” Most [continue reading…]

Northern Liberties

Northern Liberties: Girard Avenue Corner Stores Get Healthy

September 21, 2013 0

[vimeo 69039404] East of Sixth Street, Girard Avenue serves as the boundary between the eclectic neighborhood of Fishtown and the burgeoning community of Northern Liberties. Local businesses abound, Girard is a convenient go-to avenue for residents [continue reading…]

Francisville

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…]

Francisville

Francisville: Food Bucks and Farmers Markets

April 8, 2011 0

More than 35 percent of adults living in Philadelphia County are obese, according to the Public Health Management Corp. Representatives from the Department of Public Health said a lack of access to fresh and affordable [continue reading…]

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