Longtime friends Jane Brooks and Joyce Burd decided to combine their skills, Jane as a writer and Joyce as an arts administrator, to bring ballroom dancing to 5th grade classrooms in Philadelphia.
Vouchers for fruits and vegetables are being distributed by the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA) starting on July 11th. Through its Senior Farmer's Market Nutrition Program, eligible older adults can receive $20 worth of vouchers for use at certified Farmer's Markets throughout Philadelphia. In addition to improving the diet of many low-income people, this program increases the awareness of sources of fresh produce in local communities. To learn about eligibility and where to get vouchers,