Is Being White a Topic in Your Neighborhood?

A Philadelphia Magazine report on race has stirred controversy.

The cover story of March's Philadelphia Magazine, Being White in Philly, has sparked debate about race relations and discussions throughout the Philadelphia area. The piece cites comments from anonymous white residents of Philadelphia's Fairmount neighborhood in analyzing local discussions of race. Journalists criticizing the piece include a Philadelphia Magazine reporter; the magazine's editor wrote a column defending the decision to publish it. Most neighborhoods in Patches throughout the greater Philadelphia area see ethnicity represented in different proportions than in the city itself. The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey of 2007 to 2011 estimates that 45 percent of Philadelphia residents identify themselves as black, …

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Run For Your Life: August 5Ks, Trail Runs and Other Fun Races

Looking to stretch your legs in an organized run?

It's August, so the heat is on. Luckily, most of the events below start in the morning.  There are plenty of interesting runs this month, including a couple 15k races, a duathlon and even a pentathlon. Thursday, Aug. 2 Bourneylf Run/Walk 5K run and 2-mile walk, Rustin High School, West Chester, $20 Phoenixville Twilight Summer Track Series #2, open track meets, multiple distances, hurdles and relays, starts 6:30 p.m., Phoenixville Area High School track, $5 per person per meet Saturday, Aug. 4 Wounded Warrior 5K Trail Run and Walk, start time 9 a.m., Warwick Park, Pottstown, $30 Sunday, Aug. 12  2012 Greater Philadelphia Runners Pentathlon, start time 8 a.m., each runner participates in 5 events, Fort Washington, $45 per person Thursday, …

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Run For Your Life: July 5Ks, Triathlons and Other Fun Races

Looking to stretch your legs in an organized run?

Have the urge to run this July? Here are a few regional races coming up. If you know of others, please add them in the comments. Wednesday, July 4 Good Neighbor Day Run for Life, start time 8 a.m., walk, 5k, 10k and 15k, Kerr Park, Downingtown, $10-$25 City Running Tours - Liberty Bell 5K Running Tour (not a race), noon, Philadelphia, $25 2012 Firecracker 5K, start time 9:25 a.m., Broomall, $15-$25 Wednesday, July 11 Philadelphia Christmas In July 5K at McFadden's, start time 7 p.m., Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, $25-$40 Thurday, July 12 A Midsummer Night's Series, 5k, start time 7 p.m. (no race day registration), South Ardmore Park, Wynnewood,  $20 Sunday, July 22 Karakung Kids Triathlon, start time 8:30 a.m., "a triathlon for kids …

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Fit Notes

My First Marathon From the Sidelines

My experience of the Philadelphia Marathon.

I am a sprinter, and I am fast. The first time I ever ran a mile, I threw up because I ran it in 6 minutes 11 seconds, and I was merely in sixth grade. After that, I did not run more than a 100-meter dash until after college. On Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, I attended my first marathon. Though I was merely a spectator, it was an experience to remember.  After walking down the hill to Main Street, I made my way to the sidewalk's edge, where volunteers lined the way to the marathon's half way mark at Green Lane.  I walked in front of Winnie LeBus where a DJ was playing inspiring songs and a drink station was manned with volunteers to hand out cups of water to passing runners. Across the street, four fabulous Yunkers cheered in their own glory, …

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Carol Haslam

7:13 pm on Friday, April 15, 2011

Dr Ted and Don, You guys ROCK!! I did not see the comments til now, but I love what you had to say. Thanks for reading and keep on keepin on!!   more ›