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Meet the First Five Semifinalists of the 2026 Health Hero Challenge

Get to know their selected charities and what motivates them to help others.


Mike Cirigliano, aka Penn's Dr. Mike, who tells us all about deer ticks and Lyme disease
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Ask Dr. Mike: How Scared Should We Be of Ticks and Lyme Disease?

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9 Refreshing Swimming Holes Worth Exploring Near Philadelphia

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AI Comes to the Medical Exam Room

Find It PhillyWhat you need, when you need it.

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Meet the First Five Semifinalists of the 2026 Health Hero Challenge

Get to know their selected charities and what motivates them to help others.

Mike Cirigliano, aka Penn's Dr. Mike, who tells us all about deer ticks and Lyme disease
Q&A

Ask Dr. Mike: How Scared Should We Be of Ticks?

Deer ticks are thriving and Lyme disease is on the rise. Dr. Mike explains what to watch for — and what to do if you get bitten.

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9 Swimming Holes Near Philadelphia

Escape the humidity in these natural swimming spots not too far from the city.

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Presenting the 10 Semifinalists of This Year’s Health Hero Challenge

Plus: Vote now through July 31st to determine the three finalists.

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Dear Kimberly: How Do I Stay Friends With a “Negative Nancy”?

Is it possible to maintain a connection with someone so determined to see the bad in every situation, or is it better to distance myself?

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AI Comes to the Medical Exam Room

Here’s how artificial intelligence is reshaping everyday healthcare in the Philadelphia region.


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6 of the Most Peaceful Places to Hike in and Around Philly

6 of the Most Peaceful Places to Hike in and Around Philly

We polled local outdoor enthusiasts for their favorite places to clear their heads in nature.

Best of Philly 2025: Health & Self

Best of Philly 2025: Health & Self

A serene recovery studio, a facial for your scalp, and lick-the-container-clean healthy meals


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I Tried It: Learning to Row

One writer, new to “ergs” and “quads,” discovers that being on the water isn’t just a physical workout, but a mental one.

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Dear Kimberly: How Can I Forge Meaningful Family Bonds?

One generation may have its estrangements, but the next doesn’t need to pay the price.

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Public Pools Where You Can Swim for Free in Philadelphia

Your guide to the city’s public pools that are open (so far!) this summer.

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The Best Outdoor Yoga Classes in and Around Philly

Here’s where you can catch open-air yoga practices around town this summer.

Mike Cirigliano, aka Penn's Dr. Mike, who tells us all about deer ticks and Lyme disease
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Ask Dr. Mike: How Can I Tan Safely?

From the different types of sunscreen to UV-resistant clothing to the safe ways to tan my glaringly white body

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Where to Find Free Tennis and Pickleball Courts Around Philadelphia

Where to Find Free Tennis and Pickleball Courts Around Philadelphia

All the no-commitment places to practice your serve, mapped.

The 8 Best Facial Treatments to Get in Philly After Wearing a Mask All Year Long

The 8 Best Facial Treatments to Get in Philly After Wearing a Mask All Year Long

Maskne, be gone! These local treatments will help you flaunt the skin you’ve been hiding.


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A School for New Moms Is Opening in Rittenhouse

For many women, pregnancy comes with a vast web of support — which often vanishes postpartum. Grad Hospital resident and mom Eva Almiñana wants to close that gap with postpartum education program New Mom School.

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Dear Kimberly: The Fear of Failure Is Holding Me Back

I have a degree, a decent salary, and a solid network. How do I find the courage to take the next professional leap?

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What Exactly Is Your Doctor Listening For?

Why physicians move that stethoscope around your chest and belly, what your body sounds like, and what can be learned from a simple listen.

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Meet a Health Hero: Katelynn Devinney of Pockets of Hope

The 2025 Health Hero Challenge winner sews and donates drainage tube-friendly sweatshirts to women recovering from mastectomy surgery.

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