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A pile of toys at Island Gym in Ventnor, N.J. is the start of Boxx for Tots season, the 21st year boxing coach and trainer Jon Simon has been collecting toys for needy kids.

At the Shore, Jon Simon’s Boxx for Tots enters its 21st year collecting toys

Two cyclists on the Schuylkill River Trail in Oaks, Montgomery County.

The best Philly bike trails to explore small towns, food destinations, and breathtaking vistas

John Cheatwood III (left), 45, of Pittsburgh, practices fighting techniques with Ross Lungren, 41, of Pittsburgh, during a Combat Shillelagh class at Pittsburgh Bujinkan Dojo.

Irish shillelagh fighting is bashing its way back onto the martial arts scene

Within a few hours of Philadelphia — and even within city limits — you can find mountains, hills, and national parks ideal for winter sports like skiing, snow shoeing, snowboarding, and snow tubing.

Best places for skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing in the Philadelphia region

Where to go ice skating in Philadelphia, the Philly suburbs and South Jersey

John Entwistle (left) and Jill St. Clair, of Fishtown, look on as Lucy, the dog runs in an out of the Wissahickon Creek in effort to keep cool at Devils Pool in Philadelphia on Saturday, July 20, 2019.

21 of the best dog parks, hikes, and beaches in the Philly area

One of eight waterfalls at Bushkill Falls.

8 Pennsylvania waterfalls where you can feel the majesty of nature | Elizabeth Wellington

A man exercises on the the steps of the Philadelphia Art Museum, walking while using hand grip exercisers and wearing a mask, in Philadelphia, July 2, 2020. He said he has exercised on the the steps of the Philadelphia Art Museum regularly for the last 39 years.

How to move your body more in 2023

Jeffrey Liu running the steps of the Philadelphia Art Museum, while wearing a mask, on July 2.

Best 10-mile routes near Philly to train for the Broad Street Run

Kayuh Bicycles owner Henry Sam delivers a repaired bike to a customer. In light of the coronavirus, Kayuh Bicycles is offering free pick-up and drop-off services for customers who need bike maintenance and parts.

Where to get your bike fixed in Philly

What is disc golf? Here's everything you need to know to get started with it in the Philly area.

The best places to play disc golf near Philly, and most are free

The Broad Street run is back! Here is everything you need to know about the race

Everything you need to know about the 2022 Broad Street Run

At the Shore, Jon Simon’s Boxx for Tots enters its 21st year collecting toys

A pile of toys at Island Gym in Ventnor, N.J. is the start of Boxx for Tots season, the 21st year boxing coach and trainer Jon Simon has been collecting toys for needy kids.

The best Philly bike trails to explore small towns, food destinations, and breathtaking vistas

Two cyclists on the Schuylkill River Trail in Oaks, Montgomery County.

Irish shillelagh fighting is bashing its way back onto the martial arts scene

John Cheatwood III (left), 45, of Pittsburgh, practices fighting techniques with Ross Lungren, 41, of Pittsburgh, during a Combat Shillelagh class at Pittsburgh Bujinkan Dojo.

Best places for skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing in the Philadelphia region

Within a few hours of Philadelphia — and even within city limits — you can find mountains, hills, and national parks ideal for winter sports like skiing, snow shoeing, snowboarding, and snow tubing.

Where to go ice skating in Philadelphia, the Philly suburbs and South Jersey

21 of the best dog parks, hikes, and beaches in the Philly area

John Entwistle (left) and Jill St. Clair, of Fishtown, look on as Lucy, the dog runs in an out of the Wissahickon Creek in effort to keep cool at Devils Pool in Philadelphia on Saturday, July 20, 2019.

8 Pennsylvania waterfalls where you can feel the majesty of nature | Elizabeth Wellington

One of eight waterfalls at Bushkill Falls.

How to move your body more in 2023

A man exercises on the the steps of the Philadelphia Art Museum, walking while using hand grip exercisers and wearing a mask, in Philadelphia, July 2, 2020. He said he has exercised on the the steps of the Philadelphia Art Museum regularly for the last 39 years.

Best 10-mile routes near Philly to train for the Broad Street Run

Jeffrey Liu running the steps of the Philadelphia Art Museum, while wearing a mask, on July 2.

Where to get your bike fixed in Philly

Kayuh Bicycles owner Henry Sam delivers a repaired bike to a customer. In light of the coronavirus, Kayuh Bicycles is offering free pick-up and drop-off services for customers who need bike maintenance and parts.

The best places to play disc golf near Philly, and most are free

What is disc golf? Here's everything you need to know to get started with it in the Philly area.

Everything you need to know about the 2022 Broad Street Run

The Broad Street run is back! Here is everything you need to know about the race