Health
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Community in BrewerytownNo Stopping Us Now: Brewerytown Breast Cancer Survivor Takes Spotlight in “Survivor Love” Music Video
The chorus of “Ain’t No Stopping Us Now” rose above the din of jackpot winnings at the SugarHouse on Monday, March 7. A sea of first-year breast cancer survivors —…
Christina Schillaci | 03/21/2016 -
Features in FrancisvilleSt. Joseph’s Hospital Closing, Close to 700 Jobs to be Eliminated
According to CBS Philly, a consolidation move by North Philadelphia Health System (NPHS) will leave about 700 people jobless. NPHS announced the closure of St. Joseph’s Hospital months ago and…
Jordyn Cordner | 02/29/2016 -
Community in FairmountHow to Run a Five-Star Nursing Home
Do The Ratings Reflect Reality? The number of disciplinary actions against nursing homes by the Pennsylvania Health Department has been on the decline since 2002. Either the quality of elder…
Jack Grauer | 01/21/2016 -
Community in FairmountCommunity Focus: Meet Fairmount’s Drill Sergeant Gina Mancuso
I’m sweating like crazy and can barely catch my breath. “You’re doing great and you’re almost done,” a voice behind me calls out. The first part is a lie. The…
Maiken Scott | 01/14/2016 -
Features in FishtownPhilly Water’s Best Four-Legged Friend
In a competition for Philly Water’s Best Friend, there could only be one, and on Sunday, December 13th, thirteen dogs contested for the title. The highest purpose of the contest…
Lindsey Miller | 12/22/2015 -
Health in KensingtonNKDC’S Health and Benefit Fair is Only Days Away!
On Saturday, December 12, 2015, NKCDC will be holding a “Health Insurance and Benefits Fair” from 10 AM to 3 PM at the Coral Street Arts House (2446 Coral Street).…
Grace Shallow | 12/10/2015 -
Community in KensingtonLead Contamination: A Specter of Kensington’s Industrial Past Returns
Soil near the intersection of Huntington St. and Aramingo Ave. in Port Richmond may contain harmfully high amounts of lead. Research by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) found that area…
Thomas Weir | 10/13/2015 -
Health in Northern LibertiesPenn Herb Co. Re-Opens Its Doors After Three Years Away From Northern Liberties
After a few years away from the neighborhood, The Penn Herb Co. — a shop specializing in vitamins, herbs and natural remedies — is set to re-open in Northern Liberties.…
Thomas Weir | 10/12/2015 -
Features in FishtownFor Safer Riverwards Communities, Install More Bike Lanes
Earlier this summer, several Fishtown residents, including LeeAnne Mullins, decided they were fed up with the situation on York Street—cars barely slowing down at stop signs, driving two-abreast and a…
Randy LoBasso | 10/08/2015 -
Community in BridesburgThe Importance of Play: Councilman Henon Introduces Newly Renovated Bridesburg Rec Playground
Bobby Henon, Philadelphia’s Councilman of the 6th District, made his way up the sidewalk at the Bridesburg Rec Center on a dreary Tuesday afternoon. Striding to the rec center’s playground,…
Max Pulcini | 10/07/2015 -
Features in Port RichmondAllegheny Family Chiropractic Center: An Old Business Trying New Things
Dr. Dana Kent is no stranger to chiropractic adjustments. From the time she was born, Dana and her siblings were getting adjusted by their father, Dr. Raymond Kent. She remembers…
Max Pulcini | 09/30/2015 -
Features in FishtownUPDATED: Searching for Vegan Food in Fishtown, Kensington, and Beyond
After living in East Passyunk, an area of the city known for its foodie vibes, I was eager to sample the Riverwards’ gastronomic offerings. However, since I gave up animal…
Teagan Kuruna | 09/24/2015