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In memory: Steveanna Wynn

In memory: Steveanna Wynn

April 2021 … Healthy NewsWorks is remembering Steveanna Wynn, the former executive director of Philadelphia’s Share Food Program who worked tirelessly in the fight against hunger. She died April 10…
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The benefits of a break

| By Jehiel, 8th grade| April 2021 … Something that I learned about myself is that I  need to take a break. The pandemic has taken a really hard mental toll…
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Teachers embrace technology but miss in-person learning

| By Nashiya, 8th grade | April 2021 … Mr. Christopher Leonard, a DePaul religion and social studies teacher, said he has gotten much better using technology during the pandemic….
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How a picky kid grew up to be an award-winning chef

Michael Solomonov, an award-winning chef and restaurateur in Philadelphia, was interviewed by reporters on the staff of the William Cramp Fit Flyer in Philadelphia, and a version of the Q and A will…
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A yummy smoothie that’s fun to make

| By John, 2nd grade | April 2021 … I recently made a delicious smoothie using my favorite food — a banana — and other ingredients that my family had in our…
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The things I’ve learned

| By Dion, 8th grade | April 2021 … I’ve learned a lot about myself this past year. I learned that I can draw, and that I draw pretty well….
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Luther Clark joins Healthy NewsWorks board

March 2021 … Healthy NewsWorks is pleased to welcome Dr. Luther T. Clark, a board-certified cardiologist, as a member of its board. Luther is deputy chief patient officer and global…
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Why I decided to become a yoga teacher at age 12

| By Mishi, age 12 | March 2021 … I first started practicing yoga with my mom once she became a certified yoga teacher in March 2020. We called it…
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What I wish I had known

|By Katelyn, 3rd grade| March 2021 … It was Thursday, March 12, 2020. Everybody at Gotwals Elementary School heard the announcement over the loudspeaker: “Good afternoon, Gotwals Elementary School students. Unfortunately, we all…
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Healthy NewsWorks launches By Kids For Kids

March 2021 … Healthy NewsWorks is pleased to announce the launch of By Kids For Kids, its new digital platform.  Designed for and primarily featuring content by students in elementary and middle schools, the site allows…
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