Mary Clare Fischer

Health & Wellness Editor

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Be Well Philly

5 Ways Non-Vegans Can Enjoy Philly’s Fall Vegan Restaurant Week

Everything from Chinese food to “cheesesteaks” is on the menu during this meat-free extravaganza.

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Be Well Philly

Trader Joe’s Is Opening a Second Location in Philadelphia

And more grocery store developments in News You Can Use.

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Be Well Philly

Inside the Philly Journaling Workshop That Brings Up All the Feels

The Creative Collective meets monthly for expressive writing sessions.

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Be Well Philly

This Francisville Personal Training Gym Is Launching Group Fitness Classes

Culture Philly is celebrating its expansion with a grand opening party on October 12th.

Be Well Philly

Vegan Cheese Has Come to Mainstream Pizza in Philly

Vegan pies are flying off the peels at mom-and-pop shop Joe’s Pizza.

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Be Well Philly

3 Bread Recipes Packed With Fruits and Vegetables to Bake This Fall

Two Philly food bloggers passed along their recipes for yummy loaves.

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Be Well Philly

Announcing Be Well Philly’s October Studio of the Month

Take a boxing, circuit training, treadmill, or yoga class with EverybodyFights.

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Be Well Philly

An Athlete-Savvy Chiropractor Just Opened in Northern Liberties

Epic Chiropractic’s two docs have experience treating everyone from bodybuilders to the U.S. water polo team.

Be Well Philly

This Private Chef for a Sixers Player Shared His Go-To Meals

Jason Pabst, who cooks for a local NBA star, gave us his favorite foods for fuel.

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Be Well Philly

This Vegan Egg Substitute Has Invaded Philly Restaurants

Just Egg is taking over our breakfast scene.

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Be Well Philly

This Philly Influencer Shares Her Coming-Out Story to Help Others Feel Less Alone

Kate Austin has used her platform to shatter stereotypes and build community.

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Be Well Philly

Philly Just Got a Less Sugary Pumpkin Spice Latte

In this week’s News You Can Use.

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Be Well Philly

This Local, Pregnancy-Focused Trainer Is Opening a Studio in Fishtown

Ashley Reid’s small-group training sessions will have their own home.

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Be Well Philly

How to Make Your House Plants Thrive in Your Rowhouse

Indoor plants can reduce our stress levels — but only if you keep them alive.

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Be Well Philly

This Lupus Patient Wants Alternative Medicine to Be Available to Everyone

Meet Desiree Ivey, one of our Health Hero Challenge semifinalists.