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Philadelphia FIGHT Abruptly Shut Down Y-HEP Drop-In Center

Philadelphia FIGHT’s Youth Health Empowerment program (often referred to as Y-HEP) abruptly shut down its drop-in center in late August, G Philly has learned. Located […]

Be Well Philly

The Checkup: A Surprising Benefit to Getting Just 1 Hour of Exercise Each Week

• A recent study out of Australia suggests getting just one hour of exercise each week could prevent some cases of depression. Over the course of the 12-year […]

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MAKE: Southwestern Stuffed Acorn Squash

The flavor profile of this snazzy dinner is simply spectacular: the salty, spicy filling pairs so well with the sweet, creamy squash and the cheese […]

Philadelphia Wedding

This Classic All-White Wedding Spans Two Philly Art Museums

Lyndsay Hoy and Vincent Nguyen don’t waste time: After mutual friends introduced them in the summer of 2012 (Lyndsay had moved to the area to […]

Be Well Philly

Why the Size of Your Breakfast Matters, According to New Research

There are a couple of questions that cross my mind nearly every day. The first is: I wonder if Kanye West and Jay Z have […]

Restaurants

In Philly, Yelp Is Our Michelin Guide. So Be It.

I have never trusted the Michelin Guide. The stars, the coins, the abject Frenchiness of it — it’s always bothered me. I’ve never worked in a city […]

Restaurants

Post-Apocalyptic Restaurant Mad Rex Opens in Fishtown This Weekend

The world’s first post-apocalyptic-themed restaurant, complete with a “Survivor’s Kitchen,” virtual reality lounge, and a rugged “battle truck” bearing its name that will sit on […]

Things to Do

Music: 11 Shows to See in the Next 7 Days

Herbie Hancock @ Kimmel Center | Wednesday, October 4 Damn, I forgot how weird the video for “Rockit” is. I guess with the synths and the […]

Be Well Philly

The Best Grab-and-Go Post-Workout Meals in Philly, According to Fitness Trainers

Finding a healthy, well-balanced and filling post-workout meal can be tricky — especially when that post-workout hunger (okay, hanger) hits and clouds your judgment. To help […]

Business

Ranked: The Philadelphia Region’s 25 Fastest-Growing Companies

National rankings like the Inc. 5000 or Fortune’s 100 Fastest-Growing Companies list show that fast-growing firms create more jobs and stand as a testament to […]

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Be Well Family: Best Classes for Yoga With Kids in Philadelphia

Philly has a wealth of stellar yoga studios, but this batch is known for being kid and family-friendly, so you don’t have stress about a […]

Business

PHOTOS: Inside FreedomPay’s New FMC Tower Headquarters

It’s official: Financial technology company FreedomPay is all settled into its new FMC Tower headquarters  and the relocation tells two important stories for the company and […]

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The Checkup: Sitting at Work Is Terrible for You, But So Is Doing This

• We’ve been told time and time again that sitting too much is terrible for us. But a new study shows that standing too much much at work also […]

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Be Well Workout of the Week: Booty Boot Camp

Warning: Your legs will probably feel like jello after this workout. But it’s totally worth it. You’ll be squatting, lunging, jumping, and pulsing your way to […]

Restaurants

Fall Fest Is Back at Morgan’s Pier

One of the hardest parts of summer’s end is saying goodbye to long days, balmy weather, and — our favorite — eating and drinking outside. […]