Tonya Russell

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Be Well Philly

Philly Fitness Week Is Here to Reignite Your Love of Group Workouts

The collaborative celebration will bring together more than a dozen local studios, all offering deals to get you back in the door.

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Be Well Philly

Look Inside Mount Airy’s New Super Budget-Friendly Grocery Store

Grocery Outlet — offering products discounted by 40 to 70 percent — is now open.

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Be Well Philly

Philly Cyclists Share Their Best Advice for Buying Gear and Riding in the City Safely

From how to find a good helmet to where to practice until you’re more comfortable on the road.

Be Well Philly

Where to Play Bocce Ball Around Philadelphia

Your guide to the courts, leagues and members-only spots for playing ball.

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Be Well 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.

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Be Well Philly

Old City’s New “Immersive” Indoor Cycling Studio Offers a Cinematic Experience

Take a sneak peek inside BFit4Life before its mid-April opening.

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8 Reasons You’ll Love Shopping at the New Giant Riverwalk Store

For starters, it has a Mission Taqueria inside.

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Be Well Philly

Biking Was Big in Philly Even Before the Pandemic. Then the Past Year Sent it Skyrocketing

Philly’s cycling scene has been growing for years. Now, record numbers of newbies are turning to biking for exercise, travel, and access to the great outdoors.

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Be Well Philly

Real Philly Therapists on the Worst Mental Health Advice and Trends They’ve Seen on TikTok

The video app has a lot of people giving out free mental health advice — not all of it good. Here, local experts help us break down the most damaging trends.

Be Well Philly

I Tried Shopping Ethically for One Month and Failed on the First Day

Despite the rocky start, contributing writer Tonya Russell figured out the best — and easiest — ways to be an ethical shopper.

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Be Well Philly

Where to Find Outdoor Yoga Classes Around Philadelphia

Head to these series and pop-ups to get your plein air tree pose on.