Health & Fitness
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Pandemic-Driven Home Workouts Bulk Up Business for This Malvern-Based Franchise
Driven by the home-fitness boom, Malvern-based Fitness Machine Technicians has recorded tremendous growth during the pandemic. Ryan Mulligan ran through the reasons why for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company recently opened its 50th franchise, only three years after rolling out a nationwide expansion campaign. Fitness Machine Technicians repairs and maintains workout equipment at fitness…
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Army Veteran from West Chester to Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro for Cause Close to His (Purple) Heart
Shawn Carter, a West Chester veteran, is planning to conquer Mt. Kilimanjaro on February 18, 2022, as part of the Chris Long Foundation’s Waterboy Project. Fran Maye covered his altruistic adventure for the Daily Local News. Carter was wounded twice while serving in Iraq and received two Purple Hearts. The U.S. Army also gave him…
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Top 5 Reasons to Like the Clocks Being Turned Back
While a lot of people do not relish the thought of moving their clocks an hour back, daylight saving time comes with several advantages everyone can enjoy, writes Anthony R. Wood for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Most importantly, the day the clocks are turned back is the longest day of the year, as it lasts for…
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Dunwoody at Home: 5 Signs It’s Time to Hire Caregiver Services for a Love One
Dunwoody at Home, a subsidiary of Dunwoody Village in Newtown Square, supports independent living for seniors, providing personalized plans so you can live at home securely and with dignity. Living at home is the desired outcome for many seniors but there are times when it is no longer safe or desirable to live alone. That’s…
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Community Rallies Around Injured Berwyn Teen
Despite having to postpone his hospital discharge, Austin Beltrante, an eighth-grader in the Tredyffrin-Easttown School District who was electrocuted after stepping on a live wire, refuses to let the delay dampen his spirits. Caroline O’Halloran covered his ongoing optimism for SAVVY Main Line. The 14-year-old’s release was delayed by a combination of delays. Infrastructure changes…
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Story of Woman Who Taught 35 Years in Coatesville a Testament to the Importance of Mammogram Screening
Peggy Hager, a retired teacher in the Coatesville Area School District, found out she had breast cancer in January during her annual mammogram screening, writes Debra Wallace for Main Line Today. Nine months later, she is sharing her story during Breast Cancer Awareness Month to stress the importance of routine checks. Hager, 65, had every…
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Phoenixville Woman’s Line of Skin Care Products for Men Fills Marketplace Void
Phoenixville resident Mary Katherine Schenkel has joined forces with Suzanne Zelov of Villanova to launch a new men’s skin care line, Young Buck Skin. Donna Rovins reported the opening for the Daily Local News. The two entrepreneurs created Young Buck Skin in response to what they saw as a void in the men’s product marketplace.…
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Disneyland May Claim to Be the Happiest Place on Earth, but Philadelphia Is Pretty Joyful, Too, Says USA Today
The Philadelphia metropolitan area is among the 50 happiest U.S. cities, according to residents. Hristina Byrnes reported our overall community glee for USA Today. To determine the nation’s upbeat cities, 24/7 Tempo reviewed the happiness score of all 383 nationwide metro areas, using digital health company Sharecare’s Community Well-Being Index. The index measures residents’ sentiments…
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This West Chester Man, 90, Has Found His Fountain of Youth
Ralph Rostock, 90, a former mail carrier living in West Chester, stayed active throughout the pandemic. He saw it as a means to keep his immune system rock-solid, writes Melissa Jacobs for Main Line Today. But being active is nothing new for Rostock. His three decades with the U.S. Postal Service primed his mind and…
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Mysterious Condition Knocks Ultra-Marathoner from Phoenixville Off Track
Phoenixville resident and ultra-marathoner Jonathan Rizzo is finally feeling better after a mysterious condition left him nearly bedridden for months, writes Ronald Winokur for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Rizzo was in the middle of one of his daily runs in November when he felt his back pop. Pain stopped him in his tracks. He immediately went…
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These Local Spots Are Peaceful Places for Hiking in the Region
The Philadelphia area is home to many beautiful hiking spots that ensure great head-clearing and soul-cleansing experiences, with some of the best ones located in Delaware County, writes Tonya Russell for Philadelphia magazine. John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum is a 1,000-acre wildlife refuge that is interlaced with more than 10 miles of hiking…
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Avondale’s Transformation Yoga Project Ends Eight-Year Run, Donates Resources to Aid Criminal Justice System
Avondale’s Transformation Yoga Project is ending its operations after eight years. As its leaders dismantle the nonprofit, they are donating its financial reserves to organizations that will further its mission. Jen Samuel covered the development for the Daily Local News. “We have provided more than $150,000 in financial support to national organizations that are aligned…
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Phoenixville’s Backstage Apothecary Offers a Natural Path to Wellness
The Backstage Apothecary, founded by Phoenixville’s Kate Fossner, provides an all-natural path to wellness. It features an extensive line of organic home and body products made using pure essential oils, writes M. English for The Times Herald. Fossner, who is a stage manager at People’s Light in Malvern, first started sharing her essential oil blends…
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The Lincoln Center: On Mindfulness and Meditation
What is the point of practicing mindfulness and meditation? This question is one I frequently encounter working at the The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth (TLC) in the Mobile Victim Services Program. For many, the concepts of mindfulness and meditation feel foreign and confusing. It may feel like a lot of work to…
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Pat Croce a Changed Man … Still Frenzied but on a Peaceful Journey of Self-Discovery
Pat Croce is a bit more reclusive now than he was 20 years ago when the former Philadelphia 76ers owner got to follow his team to the NBA Finals, reports Jamie Apody for 6ABC. The fiery, passionate man is facing different challenges these days. “At the end of last year, it wasn’t COVID that touched…
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Once an All-American Athlete and Federal Prisoner, Coatesville Man Muscles Through Pandemic as Successful Entrepreneur
Coatesville native Clayton Kellum has navigated the adversity in his life to create not only a successful business but one that weathered a challenging, pandemic-defined year, writes Jen Samuel for the Daily Local News. In the late 1990s, Kellum — a track star and All-American athlete at Lincoln University — was arrested and convicted on…
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What’s the Going Rate for a Medical Marijuana License Here? Check Out What a Dispensary in Devon Fetched
Anna Holdings, which operates as Keystone Shops in Devon, South Philadelphia, and King of Prussia, is being acquired by Florida-based Trulieve Cannabis for $60 million, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The deal is expected to close before the end of the second quarter. It comprises $40 million in Trulieve subordinate voting shares…
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Washington Post: West Grove Couple Decides to ‘Carpe Diem’ During Pandemic
While many people put important, life-changing decisions on hold during the pandemic, West Grove resident Christine DiPaolo and her husband Brian decided not to wait before proceeding with in-vitro fertilization, writes Amanda Long for The Washington Post. The two lost their third pregnancy before Christmas 2019 and had agreed to begin IVF in March. On…
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