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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

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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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A Philly Therapist Wrote a Children’s Book about COVID-19

West Philly counselor and grief expert Jenny Delacruz talks about her new book, Momma, Can I Sleep with You Tonight?

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Is All This Screen Time Damaging Your Skin?

Local derms weigh in on whether blue light can harm more than just your eyes.

This New Running Challenge Will Help You Explore Philly’s Hidden Gems

Rundiscover starts July 5th.

This Philly-Area Run Coach Has Spent Quarantine — You Guessed It — Logging Miles

A week in the socially distanced life of Vanessa Peralta-Mitchell, run coach and liaison for Girls on the Run.

This Philly Therapist Has Raised More Than $81K to Provide Free Therapy to the Black Community

Saleemah McNeil, founder of Oshun Family Center, is offering free racial trauma counseling to Black folks in and around Philadelphia.

6 Fit Pros Share the Philly Studios They’ve Been Supporting While at Home

Here are the workout classes local instructors finally got a chance to try from home during quarantine.


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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.


How Hally Bayer Opened Her Fitness Studio While Living with a Chronic Medical Condition

Hally Bayer shares how she opened Thrive Pilates while managing flare-ups from acute ulcerative colitis.

6 Teletherapy Hacks to Make Your Life Less Stressful

How to keep your at-home teletherapy sessions private and easy.

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This Philly Activist Group Is Hosting Daily Yoga and Meditation for the Local Black Community

Spirits Up! is using movement and mindfulness to help address the trauma of racial injustice.

News

You Can Now Order Pre-Made Healthy Salads on GoPuff

GoPuff and Simply Good Jars have teamed up to deliver ready-to-eat salads (in a jar!) right to your door.

This Penn Med Student Is Balancing Virtual Lectures With At-Home Yoga

Fourth-year Penn Medicine student, Nuvid Bhuiyan, is practicing yoga in between online learning.

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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.


Mental Health Resources for the Black Community in Philly

Including where to find a therapist and how to access free therapy.

Philly Boutique Gyms Petition to Reopen in Yellow Phase

Personal training studios in Philly are urging Governor Wolf to separate them from big-box gyms in his phasing plan.

15 Black Fitness and Health Pros in Philly to Follow on Instagram

They’re using their social media platforms to inspire, challenge, and empower the Philly fitness and wellness community.

Join Us for Be Well Philly Fest: 30 Days of Wellness

Check out our brand-new month-long virtual health and wellness program designed to benefit your body and mind.

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