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How a Philadelphia Police Officer Stays Fit for Her Demanding Job

Welcome to Sweat Diaries, Be Well Philly’s look at the time, energy, and money it takes to pursue a healthy lifestyle in Philly. For each Sweat Diary, […]

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This Is How Much You Need to Make to Buy a Decent Home in Philly Right Now

Both the median price of a home in Greater Philadelphia and the minimum annual salary one needs to pay for it have fallen this past […]

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Make Your Yoga Class Less Gross with These Germ-Repelling Mat Bags

Though we try not to think about it, the fact is that our workout gear is probably pretty, well, gross. I mean, my gym bag has […]

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University City Is Getting a New Yoga and Barre Fusion Studio

Last March, Tuck Barre and Yoga opened a boutique barre and yoga studio in Point Breeze somewhat on the sly. Next month — just a […]

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I Tried a Philly-Area Beyoncé Dance Class, and You’d Better Believe It Was Insanely Fun

We were all drenched in sweat, sticky strands of hair clinging to our foreheads, and happy in that way only dancing can make you happy. […]

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A Hidden Gem in Plain Sight in Wash West for $410K

Can you spot the trinity in the photo above? That’s okay if you can’t, because there isn’t one. But see that archway where a storefront should […]

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Music: 9 Shows to See in the Next 7 Days

Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD) @ TLA | Wednesday, March 7 Released in 1986, “If You Leave” is surely this British new wave band’s […]

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Trading Häagen-Dazs for Halo Top and Admitting I Hate Exercise: How I Lost Over 40 Pounds

Changing your body takes hard work, persistence, and dedication. Here’s one Philadelphian’s story. Want to share your Transformation Story? Email ccunningham@phillymag.com. Who: Jess Vadino, 40, a digital consultant […]

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Take a Hike to These 5 Great Homes Along Pennsylvania’s “Trail of the Year”

Walk Score, Schmalk Score. When you have one of the finest hiking trails in the entire region for a neighbor, is it really all that important […]

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Freehouse Fitness is Offering $6 Rebounding Classes for a Good Cause

  Remember the days when you would pester that one kid in the neighborhood that had a trampoline to let you come over after school and let […]

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3 Changes to Make to Your Diet While Training for the Broad Street Run

It’s that time of year again: Time to train for the Broad Street Run. Hopefully by this time, you’ve started running — or at least, like, […]

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Movies: An Art that Nature Makes

As a photographer and author, Rosamond Purcell specializes in summoning the beauty of things otherwise considered past their prime: dead birds, rotting wood, rusty appliances. […]

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What’s the Best Healthy Bread You Can Find at the Grocery Store?

To put it bluntly, the grocery store bread aisle is a hot mess. There’s eight bajillion varieties — whole grain, multi grain, whole wheat, ancient […]

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A New Norman Conquest in Bryn Mawr for $6.75M

Last week, we gave you a look at one form of Main Line elegance with a French accent. We’re still speaking French this week, but […]

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This Pastel Pink And Blue Barbecue Wedding Will Make You Smile

Bryn Mawr couple Kendra Wood and Stephen Shillingford have always had a relationship that revolved around food and fun. They met when they were both […]