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PHILADELPHIA, PA — August 12, 2026 — State Senator Joe Picozzi and Representative Martina White today joined leaders from the Greater Philadelphia YMCA to announce a $75,000 state grant that will fund a significant renovation of the women’s locker room at the Nor

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.

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 thr

Abington, Haverford, Philadelphia & Royersford, PA — August 6, 2026 —The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is kicking off Thanksgiving in a fun, healthy way with its annual Gobble Wobble 5K Run and Walk.

Philadelphia, PA — July 31, 2026 — The Greater Philadelphia YMCA announced that registration is open for the fall session of LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, a free, research-based ph

PHILADELPHIA — July 20, 2026 — The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is teaming up with the Philadelphia Flyers this summer to bring the Flyers Hooked on Hockey program to campers across the region.

Boyertown, PA — July 14, 2026 — The Boyertown YMCA is excited to welcome home local high school students Anna John and Isabella Thornton of Boyertown Area Senior High School, who participated in the 2026 YMCA Changemakers Summit June 16–18 in Charlotte, NC. 

Philadelphia, PA — June 12, 2026 — The Greater Philadelphia YMCA (The GPY) will bring 75 to 100 students to Philadelphia City Hall on June 17, 2026, for a full-day City Government Youth Summit, hosted in partnership with the Mayor’s Office, and P

Philadelphia, PA — June 10, 2026 — The Greater Philadelphia YMCA (the Y) is proud to partner with the City of Philadelphia and Philadelphia250, a program of the Philadelphia Visitor Center, on Block Party Bonanza, a citywide initiative that ensures the celebratio