By Michilea Patterson, The Mercury A celebration of families and healthy kids at the Pottstown High School on Saturday afternoon was an affair to remember. Hundreds of people attended the 11th annual […]
Self-defense, gardening, art walk and more at these upcoming healthy events
ART WALK IN BOYERTOWN When: Today from 5 to 8 p.m. Where: Boyertown More Details: The community is invited to walk through historic Boyertown during the Fourth Friday Art Walk. Each […]
Local areas celebrate World Tai Chi & Qigong Day
By Michilea Patterson, The Mercury About 80 countries will participate in World Tai Chi & Qigong Day including the Unites States. There are several areas throughout the region that will have community […]
World Tai Chi & Qigong Day promotes international health, balance
By Michilea Patterson, The Mercury Martial arts practitioners around the globe are inviting the community to join an international health activity with World Tai Chi & Qigong Day. The free and educational […]
Edamame in the garden are flavorful and easy to grow
By LEE REICH , Associated Press Move over, tempeh, tofu, miso, soy sauce, soy milk and other processed soy foods. Make way for edamame. This is the soybean in its most primitive […]
Pottstown will celebrate children with fun and games on Saturday
By Michilea Patterson, The Mercury The lawn of Pottstown High School will be one big playing field on Saturday afternoon for a celebration of children. PEAK and the Pottstown YMCA are teaming […]
Make a Chicken Tikka Masala that’s easy and full of flavor
By Melissa d’Arabian, Associated Press I’m a big fan of saving takeout and delivery food for true cravings, not convenience. Even the healthiest of eaters has a few culinary vices — for […]
Lace up your sneakers for this month’s Fit Kids photo contest
By Diane Hoffman dhoffman@21st-centurymedia.com @diane5hoffman on Twitter Almost no one loves to run around outside as much as kids, so we want to see your kids RUNNING! That’s right, this month, we’re […]
PHOTOS: Local YWCA Color 5K race takes a stand against racism
By Michilea Patterson, The Mercury POTTSTOWN >> Community members ran through color at Riverfront Park on Saturday to signify their stance against racism. More than 100 people registered to be part of […]
PHOTOS: People celebrate Earth Day at Boyertown Community Park
By Michilea Patterson, The Mercury Spring showers didn’t stop the annual EarthFest at Boyertown Community Park on Saturday. The celebration of nature and the environment is held every year on Earth Day. […]