Brighten a day

Brighten a day

By Jamir, Healthy Trailblazer Journal | [Showing kindness] can make people feel more trusted, careful, and thoughtful. It can brighten up someone’s day. —Jamir is eighth grade. Illustration by Toniya,…

New DePaul mural is in the works

By Healthy Trailblazer Journal reporters | The DePaul Catholic School has helped make Philadelphia the mural capital of the world. Its mural on the front and side of the building…

How an artist creates a mural

By Healthy Trailblazer Journal reporters | When Brother Mark Elder, C.M., starts thinking about creating a mural, the first thing he does is talk. He talks to the people in…

Family event puts spotlight on health

By Hancock Healthy Times reporters | Hancock students and families recently participated in a wellness night event at the school. Personal trainers, a local dental hygienist, and Hancock Nurse Mrs….

Board welcomes attorney Conor Foley

Healthy NewsWorks is pleased to welcome attorney Conor Foley to its board as an observer for the next year. Conor is an associate attorney with Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check,…

Book review: The Girl Who Got Out of Bed

Reviewed by Eleanor Emlen Healthy Roar reporters The Girl Who Got Out of Bed By Betsy ChildsIllustrated by Dan Olson This book is about a girl who kept getting out of…

Book review: Jayden’s Impossible Garden

Reviewed by Eleanor Emlen Healthy Roar reporters Jayden’s Impossible Garden By Melina Mangal Illustrated by Ken Daley This book is about a boy who lives in the city. He loves being outside….

Worthy deeds

By Emma, DePaul Healthy Trailblazer Journal | I would help my neighbors by doing worthy deeds like babysit, take out the trash for them, clean their porch, paint their house…

Green spaces are good for your health

By Eleanor Emlen Healthy Roar reporters | Green spaces are areas where plants, flowers, grass, and trees can grow. Emlen has green spaces with garden beds, grassy areas, and some…

Even the bus driver

By Noah, DePaul Healthy Trailblazer Journal | I’ve helped my community by talking to everyone in my class at least one time throughout the day. Ways I want to help…