Benched By: Cheryl Bettigole When a local high school student was benched during a playoff game because she would not remove her hijab, her constitutional right to express her religious beliefs was violated. But this outrageous decision by the referee didn’t just violate the rights of 16 year-old Nashihah Thompson-King, an honor student at Mastery
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SMART Heart Goals By: Candace Marshall
Posted onSMART Heart Goals February is Heart Health Month and is also a great time to set goals that improve the state of your health. You can do this by setting SMART Goals! Here is an example of a SMART Goal: Example Activity: Walking “I will walk (specific) three times a week (measurable) for 30
Who Said V-Day is Only for Chocolates and Roses? By: Candace Marshall
Posted onWho Said V-Day is Only for Chocolates and Roses? February is Heart Health Month and is a great way for you and your special someone to use your hearts to help your heart’s! Take this month to stay physically active TOGETHER with your partner. Why not sweat with your sweetie to get the job done?
The Image of Yoga
Posted onThe Image of Yoga The Image of Yoga is a project to remind the world that yoga is a practice that is accessible to everyone—every age, shape, size and ethnicity. This is the last chance to catch The Image of Yoga! If you haven’t had a chance to see this special installation yet, please tell
Let’s Celebrate Black History Month! By: Candace Marshall
Posted onLet’s Celebrate Black History Month! Black History Month is a time for us to look back and celebrate all of the wonderful work that black members of society have done in our nation’s history. Some important figures we can never forget are Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks, Harriet Tubman, and Fredrick Douglass. These people
Is the Broad Street Run Only for Runners?
Posted onHave you ever questioned whether the Broad Street Run is just for runners? Well, think no more because there is definitely a spot for you! Checkout this story on how this man found his place to get in the run. And if you are still worried about not making it into the race’s lottery– consider
A Fitness Plan for the New Year by Leslie Marant
Posted onDon’t make a New Year’s Resolution for your health and fitness goals. Do THIS instead: Make an appointment with your primary care physician and get a full physical. Do the same with any specialists you should visit. Visit a Registered Dietician. Up to six visits are usually covered by health insurance. Get a personalized meal planning
‘Tis the Season to be ACTIVE!
Posted on‘Tis the season to be … active! Looking for an inexpensive gift that inspires your loved ones to be active? Giving gifts that encourage your friends and family to be physically active is a unique way to show your love, and doesn’t need to break the bank. Here are just a few ideas: A reusable
JOIN LOVE TO RIDE PHILADELPHIA
Posted onFor the month of October, Clean Air Council and GoPhillyGo will be celebrating bicycling across Philadelphia with the Love to Ride (LTR) Challenge. Whether you are a regular cyclist or brand new, LTR aims to get more people riding bikes by giving out lots of prizes and creating some fun and friendly competition between workplaces.
Boxers’ Trail 5K 2017
Posted on- Date:
- September 9, 2017
- Time:
- Registration: 8:30 a.m., Racetime: 9:30 a.m.
- Location:
- 2140 N 33rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19121
- Cost:
- Run: $25, Walk: $15, FREE for Strawberry Mansion residents
- Website:
- http://bit.ly/2x6Jqo7 →
Hey Philly, Summer may be coming to an end, but don’t fret— it’s time for the annual Boxers’ Trail 5K (Saturday, September 9, 2017). Now, we love this race. Last year, we took off running with WDAS radio host, Mimi Brown, and several of our Philly Powered Health Ambassadors. The Boxers’ Trail is a great
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