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HIGHER POWER DETERMINANT James Beckerich climbs the world’s tallest peaks LOCAL TALENT Chatting with personal trainer Sarah Price from Mitch’s Gym FIGHTING THE GOOD FIGHT KidPHIT helps challenged children find their inner warrior OWNER OF THE MONTH Amber Osborn talks massage therapy at Tola Healing Arts THE LOOK Previewing spring fashions with Jane Chalfant OVERCOMING OBSTACLES iCore takes a new approach to personal fitness BARTENDER OF THE MONTH Chatting with Pete Schmitt at the The Social Lounge IT’S HOW YOU GET THERE West Chester University host their first ever bouldering event THE MAKEOVER Blaze Salon takes one lucky client from drab to fab
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