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For the last eight years, the No Kill Car Shelter has been buying clunkers, wrecks, beaters, and heaps from around the tristate area — and not so much repairing them as transforming them.

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The No Kill Car Shelter in Philadelphia transforms clunkers into something out of a ‘Mad Max’ movie

July 6, 2024 at 2:03 p.m.

For the last eight years, the No Kill Car Shelter has been buying clunkers, wrecks, beaters, and heaps from around the tristate area — and not so much repairing them...

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As Urban Outfitters sales struggle, the company is focusing on Anthropologie and Free People

August 26, 2023 at 6:04 p.m.

Retailer Urban Outfitters saw sales decrease 12.6% year over year in the second quarter, according to the company’s recent quarterly report. While Urban Outfitters brand sales decreased, the total company...

Experts offer ideas for ‘Better Living’ with dementia

Experts offer ideas for ‘Better Living’ with dementia

November 8, 2018 at 12:00 a.m.

It’s hard to argue that hearing you have dementia is not deeply depressing. After all, most forms of dementia are progressive, fatal and, currently, untreatable.But Philadelphia aging experts Laura Gitlin...

‘Switch’ may be key to exercise benefits

‘Switch’ may be key to exercise benefits

November 17, 2018 at 12:00 a.m.

Ever wonder why some people in your fitness class get a big benefit from both the aerobic and strength training sets while others seem to get an advantage from just...

Sunscreen use on kids protects against cancer

Sunscreen use on kids protects against cancer

November 17, 2018 at 12:00 a.m.

Slather that sunscreen on your kids and don’t hold back. It could help save their lives.A study out of Australia found that using sunscreen in childhood can reduce the risk...

Lawsuit could leave many without health coverage

Lawsuit could leave many without health coverage

November 17, 2018 at 12:00 a.m.

Robin Shine Maddox has racked up $160,000 in charges for biopsies, chemotherapy, medications and scans since being diagnosed with breast cancer in February. Now the 55-year-old looks forward to finishing...

Retirement program makes seniors’ wishes come true

Retirement program makes seniors’ wishes come true

November 17, 2018 at 12:00 a.m.

Henry Allhiser, 82, fell in love with Lady Gaga while watching her concerts on HBO at the Wesley Enhanced Living retirement community in Upper Moreland, Pa.He dreamed of seeing the...

Virtual villages offer services to seniors

Virtual villages offer services to seniors

November 17, 2018 at 12:00 a.m.

It takes a village to raise a child, the old proverb says.Turns out it also takes one to help an adult age.In all corners of the United States, people who...

Tips for negotiating with landlord

Tips for negotiating with landlord

November 17, 2018 at 12:00 a.m.

Spring and summer are traditionally the busiest times in real estate, for both homes and apartments. For apartment tenants who found a home during the busy months of last year,...

Bone up on first-aid for your dog

Bone up on first-aid for your dog

November 17, 2018 at 12:00 a.m.

An injured dog will bite, even if it is your own.If there was one takeaway at the first-aid class for K-9 police officers held at Gladwyne Fire Company in Pennsylvania...