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PRESS: Picozzi, White Deliver $75,000 for Northeast Philadelphia YMCA Locker Room Overhaul
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 Northeast Family YMCA. The grant, secured through Picozzi and White’s advocacy, and awarded…
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Rocky Run YMCA Book Club
Book lovers, join us at the Y for our book club! We're hosting a book club for our members to enjoy. Every 2 months we will meet and begin a new book to discuss. Please check the info below for the next meeting time.Schedule:All book club meetings take place at 10:45 AM.October 7, 2026 -…
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Upper Perk YMCA Swim Team Sends Six to YMCA Long Course National Championships
The Upper Perk YMCA Swim Team was represented at the 2026 YMCA Long Course National Championships in Ocala, Florida by six impressive swimmers! Shout out to the competitors:Girls Team:Rachael MinnerlyAmy RohlBoys Team:Logan AbelJackson KellyRyan MinnerlyBrennan RooneyTop 40 Individual Finishes:Rachael Minnerly:23rd in Girls 100 Breast26th in Girls 100 Free29th in Girls 200 IM33rd in Girls 200…
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Two Boyertown YMCA Swimmers Earn Awards at YMCA Long Course Nationals
Two athletes from the Boyertown YMCA Swim Team took the trip to Ocala, Florida to compete in the 2026 YMCA Long Course (LC) National Championships earlier this month! Congratulations to Max Grande and Cassadie Shirk for an impressive performance!Awards & Recognitions:Max Grande11th in the 800 Free11th in the 400 IM13th in the 1500 Free23rd in…
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Three Swim Team Programs Represent the Greater Philadelphia YMCA at Long Course Nationals
Three programs represented the Greater Philadelphia YMCA at the 2026 YMCA Long Course National Championships in Ocala, Florida this year! Congratulations to our Boyertown, Phoenixville, and Upper Perk YMCA Swim Teams for an impressive performance across the board!Nationals Overview:3 Programs16 Swimmers21 Top 30 Individual Finishes11 Qualifying Times7 new team recordsProgram Recaps: Boyertown YMCA Two swimmers…
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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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