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Germantown

Germantown: Clinic Provides Care to Uninsured

September 21, 2013

In a country without universal health care where the prices of insurance and coverage are constantly on the rise, it’s getting hard to be someone living uninsured. In Philadelphia, 15 percent of adults go without

Economy

Mill Creek: Urban Farm Gives Residents a Healthy Choice

September 16, 2013

Mill Creek Farm is an educational urban farm that’s dedicated to improving local access to fresh produce, building a healthy community and promoting sustainable food system. Micaiah Hall, the assistant farm manager, makes sure that

Health

Northern Liberties: ‘Health Craze’ Overtakes Neighborhood

July 2, 2013

Today Northern Liberties is generally known as a hip neighborhood that many enter to try new restaurants and fitness classes. Jessica Read is a new resident in Northern Liberties and decided to move to the

Fishtown

Fishtown: Local Resident Converts Home into Yoga Studio

June 19, 2013

Located at 1130 Columbia Ave., is Yoga has become a space for local residents who wish to pursue yoga in a small and friendly learning environment. Chae Yang Bullock, owner and chief teacher, opened the studio

Powelton Village

Powelton Village: Community Factors Shape Personal Health

April 16, 2013

https://vimeo.com/64028156 w=600 h=375]   Lakida Kennedy, a member of the motorcycle club, Ghostface Ryderz, and new owner of Iyisha’s T.L.C. Child Care Center, demonstrated to a group of wide-eyed children about the importance of washing

Health

Manayunk: Fitness Center Provides Free Cycling Workouts on Saturday

April 12, 2013

https://vimeo.com/63874546] The Wall Cycling Studio, located at 100 Levering St., will be holding free classes Saturday to raise money for the Race for Babies of the March of Dimes foundation. All donations given that day

Health

Kensington: St. Anne’s Senior Center Makes Lengthening Life Span a Priority

February 27, 2013

[vimeo 60130361] St. Anne’s Senior Citizen Center, an organization which has provided locals with activities and services for more than 30 years, strives to promote wellness and health programs to keep seniors part of the community

West Philadelphia

Al Dia: Philadelphia’s Corner Stores Provide Healthy Alternatives

February 25, 2013

[vimeo 60263484] The Food Trust, a nationally recognized nonprofit, is making Philadelphia a healthier city one corner store at a time. Through The Healthy Corner Store Initiative, the Food Trust targets corner stores all over Philadelphia

Health

Hunting Park: Center Offers Healthy Food to Community

February 1, 2013

  Fresh food is hard to find for many residents in Hunting Park. But the Esperanza Health Center, located at 4417 N. Sixth St., has partnered with St. Christopher’s Foundation for Children to make fresh

Health

Hunting Park: Neighborhood Gym Motivates Community to Exercise

November 9, 2012

Soundslide: Aspiring Football Player Discusses Fitness Goals https://vimeo.com/53028605] The road to being fit isn’t an easy one. It requires dedication and the ability to push yourself. “The hardest thing about getting in shape is getting

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