The strength of a major city can be heavily measured by the people who are living in it and those who are making a positive difference.

Those individuals resonate and inspire others to do similar things or create their own paths.

This latest edition of “The Philadelphia Roundup” takes a brief, but deep, dive into three individuals who are doing positive work in their respective industries in the city.

Philadelphia Chef Preps Meals for Hard-to-Please Children

As a chef, Matthew Ferry never thought he would work in child care, but it’s been a decade since he’s been the head chef at Children’s Village Child Care Center, writes Lynette Hazelton for The Philadelphia Inquirer.

In the role, he makes meals for over 400 children, who are never shy about how they feel about those meals.

During his years, he’s learned a lot and adjusted his approach toward his meal preparation accordingly.

Read more about Matthew Ferry’s experiences making meals for children at The Philadelphia Inquirer. 

The Mental Health Journey of a Local Therapist

Regardless of your age or profession, taking care of your physical and mental well-being is of the utmost importance.

A Philadelphia-based licensed behavior specialist wrote a week-long diary post in Refinery29 detailing her day-to-day routine to ensure that her mental and physical wellness is addressed every day.

It includes daily walks, working out, and treating herself to sweets.

Learn more about the local therapist’s daily routine in Refinery29. 

The Story of Father Jim Drucker

Father Jim Drucker is a man of many titles, writes Kalkine Media.

He is a fully ordained Catholic priest who worked many years in North Philadelphia, and radio host, has been a songwriter, record producer, music publisher, and more.

His journey encompasses many chapters, each with its own unique twists and turns.

Learn about the unique journey of Father Jim Drucker in Kalkine Media.