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Tackling the Philadelphia Marathon? Take Elite Runner Erika Kemp’s Advice

Kemp, who grew up in South Jersey, became the fastest American-born Black woman when she ran the Boston Marathon in 2023.


Opinion

How I Got Through My Cancer Scare

News

Should We Pay People to Quit Smoking?

Q&A

Dear Kimberly: How Do I Deal With Good Friends Who Are Bad Roommates?

Find It PhillyWhat you need, when you need it.

Latest Stories

Guides

16 Rejuvenating Wellness Resorts to Visit When You Seriously Need a Break

Plan your next self-care getaway with these day trips, long weekends, and splurge-worthy destinations.

News

Here’s All the Freebies You Can Get at This Year’s Be Well Philly Fest

Our annual wellness event on May 18th features awesome giveaways and perks — from mini facials to lots of protein-packed treats.

News

Submit Your Nomination for the 2025 Be Well Philly Health Hero Challenge

Nominate a deserving Philly-area health hero by May 30th.

Q&A

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.

Reviews

I Hadn’t Had a Checkup in Years — What Could Go Wrong?

Here’s what I learned from a six-plus-hour comprehensive health exam.

Guides

How to Live Longer, at Any Age

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


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6 of the Most Peaceful Places to Hike in and Around Philly

6 of the Most Peaceful Places to Hike in and Around Philly

We polled local outdoor enthusiasts for their favorite places to clear their heads in nature.

Best of Philly 2026: Health & Self

Best of Philly 2026: Health & Self

A yoga studio stalwart. HYROX, hacked. And a killer massage that won’t break the bank.


Guides

The Best Philly-Area Plant Shops That’ll Help Fill Your Home With Green

Turn your drab living space into a tropical oasis with help from these local shops.

News

Be Well Philly Fest Returns This May

Our annual wellness event is back on May 18th! Here’s who will be teaching fitness classes and wellness activities.

Q&A

Philly’s Queen of Sound Healing Luna Maye Shares Her Self-Care Favorites

Sound-therapy practitioner Luna Maye recently stepped into a new role as the W’s director of wellness and spa. Here’s what inspires her.

News

4 Pickleball (and More!) Centers Are Opening in Philly This Spring

What’s all the racket? Oh, just four new clubs for sports like pickleball, padel, tennis, and squash.

Guides

Where to Make Your Own Pottery in and Around Philadelphia

Here’s where you can sign up for wheel-throwing, handbuilding, glazing, and other ceramics classes.

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Where to Find Free Tennis and Pickleball Courts Around Philadelphia

Where to Find Free Tennis and Pickleball Courts Around Philadelphia

All the no-commitment places to practice your serve, mapped.

The 8 Best Facial Treatments to Get in Philly After Wearing a Mask All Year Long

The 8 Best Facial Treatments to Get in Philly After Wearing a Mask All Year Long

Maskne, be gone! These local treatments will help you flaunt the skin you’ve been hiding.


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News

Philly’s Top Dentists on the Sneaky Signs of Gum Recession

How those pink, fleshy gums play a surprisingly important role in dental health

News

How to Work Out at the New Equinox Without a Membership

And four other things we learned about the new Rittenhouse location.

Reviews

How I Survived My First Cold Plunge — And You Can Too

Taking a dip in bone-chilling water proved to be an exhilarating (and achievable!) feat.

News

Top Dentists of 2025

Our new list of the best dentists in the region.

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