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PRESS: West Philadelphia YMCA and Barbers Who Care Help Kids “Shape Up” for Back to School
West Philadelphia, PA — August 11, 2026 — The West Philadelphia YMCA (located at 5120 Chestnut Street) is inviting local families to join them Sunday, August 23th from 10am to 3pm for their annual Back to School event. The event features free school supplies, an afternoon of fun, free health screenings via an on-site mobile…
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Showing Up for Herself and Her Kids: Jessica Pastrana
As a certified personal trainer, Jessica knows what good instruction looks like the moment she sees it, and she's picky about where she brings her family. When she found the Y, that search was over."I was so excited and relieved that I finally found a place that teaches skills appropriately."Her daughter has ADHD, and Jessica…
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Phoenixville YMCA Swim Team's Incredible Performance at 2026 Long Course Nationals
The Phoenixville YMCA Swim Team took eight swimmers to Ocala, Florida for the 2026 YMCA Long Course National Championships! Our Girls Team finished 16th, and our Boys Team placed 39th. Our combined team places 22nd out of hundreds of YMCA swim teams across the United States!The following swimmers had a mix of individual and/or relay…
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Racing Toward a Healthier Future: Tony and Jacqueline Tilford
When Tony and Jacqueline moved to Havertown in 2022, they joined the Haverford Area YMCA right away. Not long after, they discovered the Delco Senior Games, and started using the Y's upstairs track and weight room, particularly to train for the games. Tony competes across nearly every event the Games offer, including: 100, 200, and 400 meter…
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A Lifetime in the Water: Daryl Washington
Daryl's history with the YMCA goes back to before he can even remember. He joined as a baby, taking lessons that earned him a "water safe" designation at just 13 months old. By age six, he'd rejoined the West Philadelphia Y to start competitive swimming, and by seven, he'd swam in his first meet at…
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A Promise Kept: Shirley Ann Warthen
Shirley Ann first walked through the doors of the Y as a child, tagging along with a family friend who had guest passes. Growing up in Plumstead, she'd never even heard of the Y, but she remembers those visits as some of the happiest of her childhood."I recall having the time of my life coming…
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PRESS: Veterans Wellness Returns This Fall
PHILADELPHIA, PA — August 10, 2026 — The Greater Philadelphia YMCA announced that registration is open for the fall session of its Veterans Wellness Program, a free 12-week program designed to help local veterans and their families reconnect with their health through fitness, community, and wellness resources. The new session begins the week of September…
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A Leader in the Making: Haniya Muhammad
Haniya Mohammad grew up visiting the Y. But, more importantly, it's where she found her voice.A member of the Mt. Laurel YMCA, she first came as a swimmer. But it wasn't until she joined the Youth Civic Engagement program that her confidence truly began to grow. Before, Haniya often held back. Unsure of herself, she…
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