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If you hadn’t heard, Philadelphia has made the news a lot lately, and for good reasons. In early January, The New York Times named Philadelphia number three in its top 52 places to visit in 2015. Condé Nast Traveler also named Philadelphia the second best shopping city in the world. And Forbes Travel Guide has […]

On November 5, 2014 The Food Trust HYPE program held its annual youth leadership summit at the Wells Fargo Center in South Philadelphia. The HYPE campaign, which stands for Healthy You, Positive Energy, works with public school students across Philadelphia to ignite healthy change in their schools and communities. HYPE helps students become leaders and […]

This year’s Be Well Philly/Philadelphia magazine Health Hero Challenge included a personal trainer specializing in women’s fitness, a high school health and physical education teacher, a pastor who started a“Fit Ministry,”and a child health advocate who works to influence Pennsylvania health laws that pertain to children. All of the finalists make a difference […]

On October 1, 2014, The Food Trust HYPE campaign brought Philadelphia Phillies shortstop (former) Jimmy Rollins and his wife Johari to the George W. Childs School in South Philadelphia. The Rollins’spoke with students about eating healthy, exercising, and being a role model for healthy change. The Rollins Family Foundation supports HYPE. The HYPE campaign, which […]

Sometime in the 19th century, the medical community became aware of the damage that lead paint can cause to the developing brains of children. That did not stop paint companies from promoting and selling lead-based paints and touting the health benefits as important for sanitizing one’s home. Lead paint was sold across the country and despite […]

As early as 2002, Toyota owners had complained of problems with sudden acceleration that resulted in accidents and injuries. Toyota had initially blamed drivers, then floor mats, and finally“sticky pedals,”while concealing the real problem — that the software in the electronic throttle system was defective. As the problem continued and more accidents and […]