Health & Fitness
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Hard Pill to Swallow: U.S. News Says Delaware County Not the Healthiest
Delaware County has failed to rank among the 500 healthiest communities in the nation, according to a new ranking published by U.S. News & World Report. While the neighboring Montgomery, Chester, and Bucks counties all made the list, Delaware County once again failed to place among the healthiest communities. Still, the county did have a…
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Delaware County Girl’s Camp Experience: Swimming, Crafts, and Empathy
One 12-year-old from Delaware County is having a different summer camp experience than many this year, writes Elizabeth Worthington for wnep.com. She’s participating in Peace Camp in Wilkes-Barre. Peace Camp is hosted by the Peace and Justice Center of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Its goal is to teach conflict resolution, teamwork, and empathy. “I love it because…
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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 being in Delaware County, writes Tonya Russell for the 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…
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Healthy Living in Delaware County: Simplicity, Balance, and Mindfulness
Delaware County resident Alia Sobel, creator of the local wellness brand Two Word Story, uses meditation, journaling, and Orange Theory to stay focused, writes Gina Tomaine for phillymag.com. She comes from Chicago but has lived in Delaware County for more than 10 years. She’s a mother, yoga instructor, entrepreneur, at mentor, creator of Two Word…
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See Which Local Bike Trails Are Among 19 Must Try in Philadelphia Area
Two Delaware County bike trails are among the 19 best trails in the Philadelphia region that are sure to cover all of your biking needs, according to the Philadelphia Magazine. Families who are looking to cycle together should head out to Ridley Creek State Park Trail. The five-mile trail is designated for bicyclists, joggers, and…
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Step Away Slowly From the Italian Shorti. There Are Healthy Options at Wawa
Wawa is not the first place you think of for healthy eating but those options exist, writes Amy Von Sydow Green for phillymag.com. Here’s some healthy possibilities, though choices may vary depending on availability. Breakfast The healthiest breakfast sandwich is an egg white omelet sandwich with avocado on whole wheat. It fills you up, but…
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Strath Haven Girl Remembered Through Foundation Focused on Teen Mental Health
The parents of a Strath Haven High School teen track star who lost her life to suicide are sending out a message of hope to prevent another loss, reports Chris O’Connell for fox29.com. Hallie Jackson was a child with a smile and a dance. “She was full of life. She was full of energy,” dad…
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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 Is 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.com. 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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Kids Rediscover the Outdoors as They Join Their Moms in Ridley Park Fitness Classes
A fitness class in Ridley Park has a special focus on kids and their moms, reports xxxx for 6abc.com. Kerri Ricker with Empower Training in Ridley Park is running a Mom and Kid Workout Class with Empower Training in Ridley Park. These mobile, outdoor workouts are an indoor fitness class alternative during the pandemic and…
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Lincoln Center: Changing Our Language as We Interact with Those Affected by Trauma
One of the missions of The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth is to provide trauma-informed counseling to those who have been affected by trauma. To do that, it’s important to discuss and examine how language has changed over time regarding trauma. These discussions destigmatize trauma, leading to increased resources, awareness and supportive, safe environments…
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Kids Can Learn to Swim at Goldfish Swim Now at Granite Run Promenade
A new tenant at The Promenade at Granite Run wants to teach children how to swim, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. Goldfish Swim School of Media has opened next to Boscov’s department store. Greg and Alexandra DeRise of Devon, and business partner Anthony Pistilli of Media opened a 60,000-gallon 75-foot by 25-foot heated…
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Don’t Shovel That Snow Just Yet!
I heaved the box into my parents’ house. My mom stared at me in alarm. “You’re out of breath!” she exclaimed in horror. You’d be out of breath too if you had carried an overpacked moving box up two flights of stairs. But my mom doesn’t carry moving boxes up flights of stairs. She has…
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In the Dreariness of Uncertainty, Search Out Meaning, Love and Beauty
By Tiiu Lutter You may have noticed, in the last few weeks, that you have hit a wall. And not just you, but most everyone you know. And you are right. Worldwide, we. are. over. it. We are over the pandemic, we are over Zoom, we are over faking optimism, we are over cooking for…
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Jeff Ostrowski, a Leading Physical Therapist, Was From Glen Mills
A Glen Mills man who was a leader in the field of physical therapy died Nov. 21, writes Bonnie L. Cook for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Jeffrey “Jeff” Ostrowski, 58, was born in Wilson, N.C. and raised in Lancaster. He graduated from Juniata College, where he met his wife, Margaret “Peggy” Evans. They married in 1988…
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Keep Calm and Stay on the Covid Course
By Wendi Rank I didn’t intend for the mashed potatoes to land in her mouth. But it was eleventh grade, we were joking around, and she – my best friend to this day – had landed a comic punch. Unwilling to let her have the last word, I scooped up the mashed potatoes that were already…
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It’s Not Your Phone Distracting You. It’s You.
By Wendi Rank I’d been waiting months for the second season of Outlander. When it comes to bingeing, few things sit as firmly in my wheelhouse as Outlander. The protagonist, Claire, is a nurse transported through time to the eighteenth century. Claire’s husband, Jamie, is a strapping Scotsman who is frequently, well, undressed. With my…
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Havertown’s Pop Fit Studio Bringing Newest Sensation in World of Fitness to Delco
The bungee cord workout, the newest fitness sensation from Bangkok, is coming to Havertown, writes Mary Clare Fischer for Philadelphia magazine. Pop Fit owner Christine DeFilippis flew the instructor in from Stories to Tales Theatre in Thailand to train her crew in the class. Before the class starts, participants have to put on neoprene shorts…
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