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January 6, 2021

Should you be worried about your mental health?

Mental health refers to the general state of how you regulate your behavior, feelings and thoughts. There’s no standard for measuring what’s normal for…

December 29, 2020

Video: Wanted for stealing booze on Christmas Eve

NORTHERN LIBERTIES — Four men are accused of spending their Christmas Eve not celebrating the holiday, but stealing from a nightclub. Philadelphia police say…

August 13, 2020

5 ways to save big on everyday essentials

With many Americans spending more time at home, they are also using more common household items such as cleaning supplies, pantry items and snacks,…

August 8, 2020

How you can help find a solution to COVID-19

The human immune system holds important clues about how people naturally detect and defend against disease. For COVID-19, many people have been able to…

August 8, 2020

New food trends can save time and money

As families continue to adjust their meal routines amidst a worldwide pandemic, there are trends you and your loved ones can follow to improve…

August 4, 2020

4 things to consider before adopting a pet

Across the country, people are fostering and adopting furry friends more, with the number of animals in foster homes 43% higher than it was…

July 26, 2020

Emotionally preparing your children for back-to-school season

Between sheltering-in-place, online learning and time away from friends, many children will need a little extra support as they head back to school this…

July 25, 2020

Create a family-friendly ‘staycation’

5 ways to fill your home with happiness With summer vacations looking a little different this year, infusing new energy into playtime – and…

July 21, 2020

4 ways to help transition pets to post-quarantine routines

As states ease COVID-19 restrictions and people get out of the house to return to work, pets around the country may see their daily…

July 14, 2020

4 tips for working from home with your pet

One of the perks of working from home is more time with your pets. While it can be exciting to have your furry friends…

July 11, 2020

4 tips for planning a summer family vacation

As stay-at-home orders ease, many families are eager to get out of the house and hit the road for a summer trip. However, vacation…

June 21, 2020

Travel online: 5 ideas for a virtual family adventure

A dream vacation is the perfect antidote to stress and the monotony of daily life. When a getaway isn’t in the cards, you can…

June 17, 2020

The best bottles of wine as Father’s Day gifts

We don’t think anyone will dispute the fact that the last several months have been challenging. For many the challenge has been struggling with…

June 9, 2020

Help teens manage mental strain

COVID-19 may have begun as a physical health crisis, but like their parents, children, teens and college students (or young adults) are likely to…

June 3, 2020

Nothing says welcoming each other and warm weather like rosé

Despite the death and economic chaos brought on by COVID-19, we are searching for normalcy in our world – a time when we went…

May 20, 2020

Planning for warm weather wine, post-pandemic

As we write this column, the black cloud of the Novel Coronavirus continues to wreak havoc on the health of our citizens and the…

May 17, 2020

Pa. primary election deadlines approaching, including vote-by-mail

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania’s primary election will be held two weeks from Tuesday, but you only have until this Monday to register if you…

May 7, 2020

$6.8 million in Pew grants to help 38 Philadelphia-area nonprofits overcome COVID-19 emergency

PHILADELPHIA — Millions of dollars are going to help dozens of area health and human service organizations. The Pew Charitable Trusts announced it’s going…

May 6, 2020

More wine on the mind: Q&A from recent seminar

There may not have been another time when people were so interested in wine. Sales show quite an uptick in consumption in recent years,…

April 29, 2020

Wine for Mom can complement acts of appreciation on her holiday

Since the Coronavirus struck the United States, there has been a heap of well-deserved praise for the sacrifices of first-response teams, medical workers, grocery…

April 24, 2020

Unleash your inner home chef

With many Americans staying home, the pressure is on to maintain fun and variety in the kitchen, so family meals don’t get boring. However,…

April 23, 2020

Get away without going away

5 family staycation ideas that won’t break your budget Family vacations are a great way to bond and take a step back from the…

April 21, 2020

4 ways to help nurses during the Coronavirus pandemic

America’s nurses are on the front lines of the fight against coronavirus, providing safe, quality, compassionate and nondiscriminatory care to those they serve, many…

April 18, 2020

3 things to know about asthma

More than 25 million Americans suffer from asthma, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Health Interview Survey. This chronic condition…