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City Life

Why Now Is the Moment for Women’s Sports in Philly

With a WNBA team on the way, celeb backing, and a growing roster of fan spaces, Philly has the chance to build something much bigger than a franchise.

Be Well Philly

Best of Philly Spotlight: How to Prep for HYROX

These Philly-area businesses will help you train for — and recover from! — the popular fitness competition.

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Best of Philly Spotlight: Alternative Wellness Spots to Visit Now

From an herbal apothecary to an immune-supporting cafe, here are fresh takes on feeling great.

Be Well Philly

5 Ways to Ignite Pleasure in Your Body, Daily

Sara Silverstein, a local somatic sexologist and sensuality coach, shares her tips for feeling more embodied and empowered every day.

Be Well Philly

Running Saved Kellen Matthews-Thompson’s Life. Now He’s Helping Others Do the Same

The Recovery Run Club founder turned to running during his recovery and has been pounding the pavement ever since — now with a supportive crew.

Be Well Philly

A Decade After Saying He’d Die at 75, This Penn Doctor Still Means It

We talked to the Penn bioethicist and oncologist 11 years after saying he wanted to die at 75, to see how he feels now.

Be Well Philly

How to Live Longer, at Any Age

Our how-to guide for living your best (and longest) life

Be Well Philly

These “Psychs on Bikes” Want to Help You Finish the Philadelphia Marathon

Hitting the wall during Sunday’s race? Not if Mitchell Greene and his team of bicycling psychologists have anything to do with it.

Life & Style

This Alaskan Cruise Blends Wilderness and Luxury

Explore the outdoors — and drink Veuve in a luxe stateroom — on Holland America Line’s “Alaskan Explorer” trip.

Be Well Philly

This Local Trainer Is Making Fitness More Accessible in Underserved Philly Neighborhoods

Wylie Belasik helps returning citizens become fitness coaches through his nonprofit UliftU.

Be Well Philly

6 Gorgeous Philly-Area Hikes Near Breweries

Go for the fall foliage, stay for the delicious brews.

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Be Well Philly

Philly’s Herbal Workshops Made Me Look at the “Weeds” in My Yard in a Whole New Light

With help from Philly’s growing number of plant-centric businesses and herbalists, you can actually learn about the stuff growing around you (and all its benefits).

Be Well Philly

Meet 7 of Philly’s Olympic Hopefuls, Class of 2021

These Philly athletes are all champions in their fields — setting records, winning titles, outshining the competition. Will their hard work take them to Tokyo?

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Be Well Philly

6 Newish Ways to Shop Eco-Friendly Products in Philly Now

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Be Well Philly

How Taking Shockingly Cold Showers Helps Steamroll My Anxiety

Level-up your meditations with Philly’s latest trend: breathing your way through bone-chilling water.