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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

Stories – Not Data – Helped Get Me Through a 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.

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Guides

We Mapped All the Places You Can Get a Flu Shot in Philadelphia

Flu season is upon us. Here’s where you can get the vaccine in Philly.

Q&A

A South Philly Native’s Journey to Becoming a WNBA Player

Kamiah Smalls always imagined what it would be like to play in the WNBA. Despite COVID-19, she’s finally making her dream a reality.

Opinion

I’m Running the Broad Street 10-Miler This Weekend. But I Already Got my Medal.

Is running a race “virtually” the same thing as running a race?

News

This ER Doctor Wants to Help Make Medicine More Compassionate

Meet Naomi Rosenberg, one of our 2020 Health Hero semi-finalists.

News

This Urban Farm Director Wants Philly to Prioritize Food Access and Green Space

Meet Meg DeBrito, one of our 2020 Health Hero semi-finalists.

News

Unite Fitness Is Turning the 23rd Street Armory into a Huge Socially-Distanced Gym

The local boutique fitness studio is transforming the 14,000-square-foot building into a group workout space for 24 attendees at a time.


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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.


News

Here’s Why You’re Suddenly Seeing 305 Fitness Pop Up in Philly

The New York-based dance cardio workout is switching to a certification model to be more nimble during the pandemic.

Q&A

This Local Doctor Wants to Make Healthcare More Accessible

Meet Vicky Borgia, one of our 2020 Health Hero semi-finalists.

Q&A

This Activist Wants to Make Health and Wellness Accessible to Everyone in Philly

Meet Sudan Green, one of our 2020 Health Hero semi-finalists.

Opinion

I’ve Made a New Playlist Every Month for the Past Four Years

“Music is like breathing to me. I need it when I’m cleaning the house, when I’m driving down the Turnpike and when I’m elated or heartbroken on the train into Center City.”

Q&A

This Local Business Founder Starts Every Morning with Journaling and Meditation

Alia Sobel, who created local wellness brand Two Word Story, relies on meditation, journaling and Orange Theory to keep her on track.

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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.


Q&A

This Nurse Practitioner Wants to Make Healthcare More Equitable

Meet Susanne Johnson, one of our 2020 Health Hero semi-finalists.

Q&A

This Plant-Based Chef Wants to Help Philadelphians Eat More Nutritiously

Meet Char Nolan, one of our 2020 Health Hero semi-finalists.

News

CorePower Laid Off These Philly Yoga Teachers, So They Formed a Studio of Their Own

Forged in the midst of a pandemic, this yoga studio is creating a community that spans mats across the city and shore.

Q&A

This Coach Wants to Create After-School Programs for Philly Students

Meet Andre Wright, one of our 2020 Health Hero semi-finalists.

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