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Cedar Park: Personal Trainer Promotes Healthy Living

June 21, 2012 0

Michael Munson, a Cedar Park resident for eight years, has always had a passion for physical fitness. While working as a chef in various restaurants around Philadelphia for 25 years, Munson found a way to [continue reading…]

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Technically Philly: Startup Weekend Philadelphia Seeking to Improve Health Care

June 6, 2012 3

Startup Weekend took place in Philadelphia again this past weekend. This time startup models were dedicated solely to improving health care. The event began with 60-second pitches from participants and entrepreneurs who had an idea [continue reading…]

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Al Dia: Philadelphia Health Centers Offer Services to the Latino Community

March 21, 2012 0

https://vimeo.com/38749583] Multiple health centers offer a variety of care to Latino communities across Philadelphia literally tending to the body, mind and soul. These organizations offer their services in both Spanish and English. Further, these organizations [continue reading…]

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Hunting Park: The Body and Soul Program Pushes a Healthy Future for Youth

December 1, 2011 0

https://vimeo.com/32484756 Many people believe that beauty is from the inside out. The members of Triumph Baptist Church’s Health and Social Services Ministry believe the same about health. Triumph’s ministry, which is located at 16th Street [continue reading…]

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Manayunk: Palm Tree Market Opens for Business

November 23, 2011 3

https://vimeo.com/32550500] Manayunk residents got a new place to go food shopping when the Palm Tree Market opened its doors earlier this month. Owner Chung Park opened his first Palm Tree Market in Northern Liberties back [continue reading…]

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Manayunk: Starfinder Foundation Teaches Children About Soccer and More

October 20, 2011 1

https://vimeo.com/30774551] Just a few blocks away from the nightlife and culture of Main Street, the Starfinder Foundation is housed in a large, unassuming, blue warehouse. More than 600 Philadelphia youth take part each year in [continue reading…]

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Hunting Park: A Health and Wellness Program for the Community

September 21, 2011 0

https://vimeo.com/29279153 nolink w=540 h=398] The Triumph Baptist Church celebrated the 11th annual Health, Wealth and Wellness Fair on Saturday as  a steady flow of people from local communities stopped by and took advantage of the [continue reading…]

Cedar Park

Cedar Park: Residents Use Local Resources to Stay Active

June 20, 2011 0

Exercise is a prominent part of the lives of many residents in the Cedar Park area. With many establishments promoting fitness and health, and recreational parks and centers encouraging healthy practices, many residents have learned [continue reading…]

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Germantown: Farming in the City

June 7, 2011 1

  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, [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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