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Top tips to get ready to run and fulfill those healthy habits

Family Features You’ve made the decision to get in shape, and whether your goal is a full marathon or simply a few laps around the neighborhood, there are a few steps to consider taking before you strap on those shoes and head toward the finish line. Here are a few tips to help get you ready for the big race: Seek Quality Sneakers - Feet come in a variety of widths and sizes, so visit a specialty running store to find perfect-fitting sneakers. These may come with a hefty price tag, but there are no shortcuts for comfort and support while running long distances. Make a Schedule ...

How Mexico City’s mural movement transformed walls into art

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Across the main entrance of a former Jesuit college in the heart of Mexico City, a bright-colored mural depicting Our Lady of Guadalupe represents both the Indigenous religiosity and the Christianity that shaped the culture of post-colonial Mexico. The mural was created by Mexican artist Fermín Revueltas between 1922 and 1923, when the walls of Antiguo Colegio de San Ildefonso became the canvases for the country’s emerging muralist movement. To honor the art of Revueltas, Diego Rivera and José Clemente Orozco, who among others led the artistic movement a ...

Custodian leads school chess teams

HAMPDEN, Maine (AP) — David Bishop spends the school day as a mild-mannered custodian, but before the final bell rings, he grabs his chess boards and pieces and begins his second role. “The Queen’s Gambit” is playing out in real life in Maine, where this custodian is coaching his schools’ chess teams to acclaim. Bishop, a part-time chess coach and full-time custodian, led his elementary and middle school teams to state championship titles this year, drawing comparisons to the Netflix series about a chess prodigy inspired by a janitor. Some of his players are good enough ...

How to make summer camp more affordable

By KIMBERLY PALMER NerdWallet While summer camp costs are rising, parents can find deals by booking sessions early, asking about financial aid, and leveraging sibling and other discounts. Sometimes, camps offer special deals on new programs or for certain age groups. Many nonprofits, service-based organizations and faith-based camps offer lower prices or even free sessions, and children with special interests or needs sometimes have access to additional subsidies. Checking in on community options or forming a camp co-op with neighborhood parents can also generate savings. The ...

Some budget-friendly travel tips

Family Features For many people, traveling is about exploring new cultures, landscapes, cuisines and ideas. However, the cost of the trip is still one of the most important considerations when booking a vacation. In fact, according to a survey conducted by Slickdeals, a one-of-a-kind online community of shoppers working together to shop smarter and save more, 81% of respondents listed total cost as their top consideration followed by a desire for kid-friendly experiences at the destination and discounts or deals on transportation and lodging. Even amid reported concerns about ...

Waterways guide updated for 2023

LEWISTOWN ­— The “Waterways of the Juniata River Valley” guide, a popular and practical guide that covers the Juniata River and its tributaries in Mifflin and Juniata Counties, has now been updated and reprinted since its initial release in 2021. “This guide is designed for anyone and everyone with an interest in the Juniata River Valley’s waterways from experienced fishermen or kayakers or to those planning their first trip,” Jenny Landis, executive director of the Juniata River Valley Visitors Bureau, said. “Since 2021, we have distributed nearly 12,000 copies of the ...