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The Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry (CCCBI) has announced the winners of the Women Influencing Business (WIB) Committee’s distinguished Female Business Leader…
State Senator Carolyn Comitta and the YMCA of Greater Brandywine are inviting the community to enjoy a day of family fun at the Upper Main…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) invites families to celebrate Healthy Kids Day from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturday, April 20…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) is announcing the appointment of Dr. Scott Heinerichs as Interim Board Chair. Heinerichs is the Dean of the College…
As the U.S. prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of its Declaration of Independence in 2026, the Dinniman Together Fund at West Chester University…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is offering free outdoor pool memberships to current members or those who join before March 31, 2024.
Both current members…
Your brain and your muscles have something in common: You must exercise them regularly to avoid loss of skills. In other words, use it or…
Prioritizing family mealtime can improve family members’ physical, emotional, and social well-being while fostering a supportive family environment.
In addition to providing quality time…
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), heart disease remains a leading cause of death for people of most racial and ethnic groups in…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) recently celebrated 130 years since the opening of the Coatesville YMCA, the organization’s first location in Chester County…
Bertram L. Lawson II, President and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine, has been appointed to serve on the Pennsylvania Early Learning Investment Commission…
With a busy year ahead, the YMCA stresses the importance of social connections in the health of our community. The need to combat isolation and…
February is American Heart Month, and the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW), Keystone First, and Keystone First Community HealthChoices have partnered to offer the Chester…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mary Curcio as Vice President of Philanthropy, leading the organization’s fundraising…
Believe it or not, summer will be here before we know it. Here at YMCA of Greater Brandywine, we plan to make this the best…
Work, school, appointments, activities, sports, and more — free time is a precious commodity. And there seems to be less and less of it each year…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) is welcoming Chester County native, Jazmyn Hudson, as Sr. Association Director of Teen Development, where she will be leading…
As another year begins, we are reminded that another year has passed. It is common to become hyper-aware of the passage of time around…
Located inside the Oscar Lasko YMCA in West Chester, East Chestnut Fitness is not your typical fitness facility. East Chestnut Fitness is an intimate fitness…
In July 2023, Bertram L. Lawson, II began his newest chapter in the YMCA movement, stepping into the role of President and CEO of YMCA…
Wellness is an ongoing journey that encompasses much more than exercise. At the YMCA of Greater Brandywine, their mission is to provide services that support…
To help Chester County nonprofits overcome the challenge of adopting to AI technology, Penn State’s Nittany AI Alliance joined forces with United Way of…
On Friday, January 5, Governor Josh Shapiro joined legislative leaders and the Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry to highlight the recent expansion of…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) has promoted its staff member Terri Edgar to Senior Vice President of Branch Operations.
In her new role, Edgar…
With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season in full swing, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine is reminding everyone to keep health and wellness…
At a time when social isolation is a growing problem, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine has announced the expansion of Adaptive Programs.
Adaptive Programs feature…
For many, the holiday season is a time for sharing meals, gifts and quality time with family and friends. At the YMCA of Greater Brandywine…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine has appointed Heather W. Wilson as Chief Strategy and Growth Officer.
Wilson brings with her 12 years of leadership experience…
As the year winds down, staying on the path to wellness becomes increasingly challenging. To help members stay motivated, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine is…
On Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, The Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry (CCCBI) will host its 2023 Annual Awards Dinner from 6:30 PM…
Last month, a group of friends was traveling on U.S. Route 322 when they noticed a disabled vehicle on the side of the road…
State Senator Carolyn Comitta recently partnered with the Chester County Library System to hold a Library Card Sign-Up Fest, an afternoon of free, family…
The Fund for Women and Girls is hosting a free webinar focused on celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month through Dimensions of Diversity, featuring Guillermina Rios. It…
To encourage families to try new activities, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine is offering members the opportunity to buy two monthly programs and receive a…
In the spirit of back-to-school season, Representative John Lawrence met with YMCA leaders to discuss the vital role that Early Childhood Education Centers…
As many local students head back to school this week, state Senator Carolyn Comitta met with leaders and educators from the YMCA of Greater Brandywine…
Bertram L. Lawson II is joining the YMCA of Greater Brandywine this summer as President & CEO.
A Lincoln University graduate, Lawson returns to Chester…
As National Suicide Prevention Week draws near, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine is teaming up with the Suicide Prevention Alliance to raise awareness and provide…
September is Library Card Sign-up Month — a time when Chester County Library System joins the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries nationwide to remind…
The Association of Pickleball Players (APP), the nation’s preeminent pickleball tour for elite professionals and amateurs, is coming to Philadelphia. The 2023 APP Philadelphia…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine will welcome pickleball players and enthusiasts from across the nation to the Upper Main Line YMCA in Berwyn.
UMLY will…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine will welcome pickleball players from all around the nation later this month to the Upper Main Line YMCA in Berwyn…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine gymnastics team made history at the YMCA National Gymnastics Championship and Invitational held last month in Cincinnati, Ohio.
At the…
YMCA Pickleball Center at Downingtown, opened its doors earlier this month. The brand-new facility featuring nine indoor courts is already making history as the…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is collecting nonperishable food items through July 31 in support of the Chester County Food Bank. It is challenging members…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is announcing the appointment of Bertram L. Lawson II as President and CEO.
Lawson is a seasoned 24-year YMCA…
400 of the region’s top business and community leaders erupted in applause as the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) inducted CEO of Key…
Three children die every day as a result of drowning according to the Center for Disease Control. May is National Water Safety Month and local…
Taylor Kassel is stepping in to her new role as the Branch Director of Operations at the Oscar Lasko YMCA (OLY). She will be responsible…
Do you know someone who has gone above and beyond to uplift their neighbors and the Greater Coatesville community? Community members are invited and encouraged…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is inviting families to get a healthy start to summer break, hosting Healthy Kids Day celebrations at seven locations across…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is standing in the Five Days of Action campaign from April 24-28, 2023.
The weeklong campaign raises awareness and…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine will host three Adaptive Pickleball clinics for adults with developmental disabilities. Clinics are free to YMCA members and the community…
YMCA of Greater Brandywine is welcoming the community to a free Earth Day Festival on April 22 at 10AM. The festival will be held on…
Downingtown native Jenny James Lee is the Vice President of Marketing and Communications at the YMCA of Greater Brandywine.
“I have spent my career working…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is announcing the opening of a dedicated pickleball facility slated to open in summer 2023. The YMCA Pickleball Center at…
YMCA of Greater Brandywine is offering free outdoor pool memberships to current members or anyone who joins before this Friday, March 31.
Outdoor pools are…
Before she was a commentator on CNBC and the keynote at Forbes Magazine’s Top Advisor Summit, Patti Brennan, CFP, was making sure wealth management…
S&T Bank recently donated $10,000 to the YMCA of Greater Brandywine in honor of Healthy Kids Day, which will take place on…
The Fit Fair is back at Chester County Library in Exton on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, from 9:30 AM – 1 PM.
At the start…
In an effort to onboard additional qualified childcare professionals, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine is hosting hiring open houses at YMCA locations throughout Chester County…
As new year’s resolutions become old news, faculty from West Chester University and instructors from the YMCA encourage families to keep fitness at the…
Last month, Amy Bielicki joined the YMCA of Greater Brandywine as the Chief Development Officer. With 20 years of Development leadership experience at local and…
During the cold month of January, when winter blues are likely to set in, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) invites area families to leave…
Join the YMCA of Greater Brandywine on Sunday, Jan. 15 to learn the sport taking the nation by storm during a free introductory pickleball clinic…
If you’ve had the pleasure of meeting Denise Day, President and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine, you’ve sensed the passion that…
December is often associated with holiday celebrations, time with loved ones, and exchanging gifts. This December, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) has a special…
Performing in front of a crowd is both intimidating and thrilling. Yet many will never know that thrill because breaking into the theater scene is…
Donna Urian, Board Chair of YMCA Greater Brandywine and Shareholder at Fischer Cunnane & Associates Ltd, spoke to VISTA Today about growing up in Springfield…
Many associate November as a time of plenty – cups full of pumpkin spice, plates full of food and hearts full of gratitude. Yet for nearly…
Andy Hockenbrock has joined YMCA of Greater Brandywine as the Executive Director of the Jennersville YMCA. With over 23 years of YMCA experience, Hockenbrock brings…
More than 180 students from Avon Grove Charter School received free water safety instruction this past week at the Jennersville YMCA through the organization’s…
Middle school is a formative time for the youth of Chester County. What happens outside of the classroom matters just as much as what happens…
USA Swimming announced its roster for the 2022 – 2023 National Junior Team on Monday, Sept. 19 with just 72 swimmers from across the country making…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine has long relied on dedicated volunteers who play key roles in advisory board positions, as coordinators and planners for swim…
Chester County adolescents can now get free memberships to the YMCA of Greater Brandywine through the 7th Grade Initiative. Students need to bring a school…
Our community is in crisis.
As the CEO of a large non-profit in Chester County, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine, I have received my…
In recognition of National Fall Prevention Awareness Day, today, the YMCA seeks to raise awareness that falls are preventable.
“The statistics around falls are terrifying…
The Upper Main Line YMCA will add three Adaptive Dance programs to its catalog of offerings this fall after Claire Jones, dance director, received her…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine, in collaboration with the Michael & Nancy Pia Foundation, has asked the community to join them in a year-long…
In August, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine welcomed Tim Irwin to the Upper Main Line YMCA in Berwyn to lead its pickleball program. Irwin has…
Hundreds of players and spectators gathered in Berwyn last week for the Association of Pickleball Professionals Philadelphia Open Tournament that took place at Upper Main…
Children and young people attending summer camps at the YMCA of the Greater Brandywine will now have access to even more innovative environmental education and…
As a general contracting and construction management company that employs more than 25 professionals, maintains a network of skilled subcontractors, and regularly generates more than…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine’s gymnastics team, the GYMCATS, traveled to compete at the YMCA National Gymnastics Championship in Toledo, Ohio, from June 22…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine, an association of eight YMCAs serving Chester County, is a nonprofit committed to nurturing the potential of every child, promoting…
The Interfaith Action Community and the Lionville Community YMCA invite the public to attend the Walk in Celebration of Unity in Diversity beginning at 2…
Since 1909 when group swim lessons were first developed at the Detroit YMCA, the Y has been a leader in educating communities on how to…
After an extensive review process, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine has been selected as the Before and After School Enrichment provider for the Great Valley…
The Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry (CCCBI) is revealing the two women it will honor as 2022 Female Business Leader of the Year…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is offering a new Introduction to Mindfulness for Wellbeing class for free throughout the month of May in recognition of…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine has announced the recipients of its three highest awards: the Service to Youth Award, the Community Partner Award, and the…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is hosting its annual Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April 30 from 10 AM-1 PM at seven branches. Events…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is building on its commitment to ensuring the health and well-being of the community by launching a new corporate…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is participating in the Five Days of Action from April 18-22.
The Five Days of Action is a weeklong…
The sport taking the nation by storm has found a home at the YMCA of Greater Brandywine.
With more than 40 indoor and outdoor courts…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine recently welcomed more than 200 gymnasts from across the state to the 2022 YMCA Pennsylvania State Gymnastics Championships.
The competition…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is hosting hiring events throughout April for a variety of careers and summer positions.
As the leading nonprofit dedicated to…
Seven branches of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine are hosting Summer Camp Open House Celebrations from Friday, March 25 through Sunday, March 27.
Times vary…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine will host a Virtual Summer Camp Open House on Tuesday, Feb. 15 at 6:30 PM. All are welcome.
Members…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine, an association of eight YMCAs serving Chester County, is a nonprofit organization committed to nurturing the potential of every child…
Melanie Weiler has joined the YMCA of Greater Brandywine team as the executive director of the Jennersville YMCA.
Weiler began her career with the YMCA…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is offering the “gift of health” to community members this holiday season, and it is available for free at seven…
Jess Rigo has joined the YMCA of Greater Brandywine team as the executive director of the Brandywine YMCA in Coatesville.
Rigo is a YMCA veteran…
Andrew Holets has joined the YMCA of Greater Brandywine team as executive director of the Lionville Community YMCA.
Holets is an experienced nonprofit leader, having…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine will bring back key programs focused on teens and preteens this fall, helping young people to connect, engage, and get…
As the weather turns cooler and we grapple with the physical and mental challenges of the pandemic, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine invites members of…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine recently hosted its 12th Annual Chester County Corporate Golf Championship at Stonewall, with proceeds benefitting its Seventh Grade Initiative, a…
As the world continues to contend with the effects of the pandemic, a renewed focus has been placed on our mental and physical health. Aiming…
Research shows that children who do not attend a pre-kindergarten program often struggle and fall behind in school.
As the largest provider of licensed…
Seven branches of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine are hosting Fall Open House Celebrations on Saturday, Sept. 18 from 9 AM–12 PM. All are…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is proud to continue its 7th Grade Initiative, which offers any seventh-grader in Chester County a one-year youth…
Bridgette Barbera-Byrne has been named the new director of branch operations for the Oscar Lasko YMCA and Childcare Center in West Chester. Barbera-Byrne…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine’s gymnastics program and its competitive team, GYMCATS, hit a major milestone in their quest to raise funds to renovate…
The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce invites you to learn how to unlock your company’s potential to be a top employer at the…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is expanding its gymnastics training center located in the Oscar Lasko YMCA branch in downtown West Chester. The expansion will…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine and the Kennett Consolidated School District have teamed up to address the many challenges students are facing after months of…
Partners in Outreach, a volunteer-run nonprofit that has been making a big impact in Chester County for more than a decade, was a beneficiary…
Katie Walker, who served as the president of the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce from 2005 to 2012, will return to the same position…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine has launched its 2021 Annual “CAMP-aign.”
After months of isolation and staring at screens due to the pandemic, children…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine has offered a multitude of summer camps on Church Farm School’s campus in Exton over the years. In addition…
Seven branches of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine are hosting open houses today, May 1, from 10 AM-3 PM. All are welcome.
Each YMCA…
After a hiatus in 2020 due to COVID-19, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine will host three Healthy Kids Day events on Saturday, April 24…
Pickleball, a racquet sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, and ping pong, is the fastest-growing sport in the U.S.
The YMCA of…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine has partnered with the Chester County Health Department to provide space for additional COVID-19 vaccine clinics.
The Chester County…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is launching a new Esports program for students in middle and high school in collaboration with the National YMCA Esports…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine presented two of its highest honors during a recent board meeting.
Daryl Thomas of Herr Foods received the 2020 Distinguished…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is hosting its first-ever Virtual 5K from Saturday, April 24 through Saturday, May 1.
All are invited to register…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine and West Chester University have partnered to offer free nutritional education to all in the community. Two webinars will be…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is hosting a diaper drive this month in partnership with Chester County Women’s Services and the Chester County Department…
As the political divide in our country grows wider, it can seem harder to find common ground.
That’s why the YMCA of Greater Brandywine…
The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce has announced its 2021 Board of Directors. It is comprised of 22 of the region’s most prominent…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine has completed installation of Needle Point Bi-Polar Ionization (NPBI) Units in all of its fitness centers to create even…
Last year was hard and has taken a toll on everyone in some way. People have experienced exhaustion and isolation, and in many cases, they…
Nic Legere, who was born in Oklahoma and moved to Hockessin, Del., when he was seven years old, is the Executive Director of Safety and…
The Chester County Food Bank has named Andrea Youndt as its new Chief Executive Officer. Youndt, who began her position on Jan. 4, succeeds Larry…
When the Grinch of COVID-19 stole its annual Evening with Santa series, West Chester University’s Office of Alumni Relations wished upon a purple…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine will host its first-ever “Season of Giving” on Thursday, Dec. 10 from 6:30-7:30 PM. This free…
A study from the University of Washington suggests that by the time children head off to kindergarten, their self-esteem is significantly developed and much…
Over the past four months, kids have shown how adaptable they are – from wearing masks to learning online. Yet, kids still need time to simply…
As new schooling models emerge due to COVID-19, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine is welcoming children to its childcare and early learning programs, in…
COVID-19 has created challenges in what seems like every area of our lives, and the YMCA of Greater Brandywine, one of the largest nonprofits…
As the YMCA of Greater Brandywine prepares to open learning centers for students attending school virtually this fall, donations are being requested to help outfit…
As school districts grapple with how to educate children safely in light of COVID-19, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine has announced that it will…
As the largest provider of licensed childcare in Chester County, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine recognizes the importance of a quality pre-kindergarten experience, which…
Now that Chester County has entered the green phase of the state’s plan for reopening, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine is ready to welcome…
The Challenge for Cancer Bike Tour, presented by Brandywine Valley Heating and Air Conditioning, is being held virtually from Sunday, June 21 to Sunday, June…
Research shows that children can lose up to two months of learning during the summer.
To prevent this “summer learning loss,” the YMCA of Greater…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is terminating its affiliation with CrossFit after its CEO’s tweets about the death of George Floyd at the hands…
After months of being cooped up and quarantined, it’s time to get out and enjoy summer at the YMCA of Greater Brandywine’s camp…
Rothwell Document Solutions of West Chester has thrived for 73 years by changing with the times and by providing technology solutions and services to help…
Even with all eight of its branches closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine has continued to meet the needs…
Through its Chester County COVID-19 Response Fund, the United Way of Chester County has awarded $288,000 to 47 organizations that provide relief for…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine has opened its doors to neighbors struggling to put food on the table as a result of the COVID-19…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine continues to expand its efforts to support and strengthen the community safely during this unprecedented time of government-ordered shutdowns…
Like many small businesses, nonprofits, schools, and colleges, we too are feeling the impact of coronavirus in Chester County.
We’re still plugging away and…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is taking action to help the community during this unprecedented time of government-ordered closures.
“Our mission is to serve…
By the YMCA of Greater Brandywine
The coronavirus weighs heavily on us all. Given the shutdown orders issued by Gov. Tom Wolf for many Pennsylvania…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine has officially launched its Annual Campaign to support its financial assistance initiatives across its eight YMCA locations in Chester County…
Even as a child, James Kirschke, Ph.D., loved to swim. He learned quickly at the age of seven when some older kids threw him…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is an association of eight YMCAs that offer life-changing sports, fitness, and educational programs for children, families, and adults…
Jim Horn has begun his term as Chair of the Board of Directors for the YMCA of Greater Brandywine.
He succeeds Board Chair Ken Goddu…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is looking for volunteer coaches for its spring session of the Girls on the Run and STRIDE programs.
The session…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine has welcomed Rich Przywara as its new Chief Operating Officer.
Przywara was the Senior Vice President for Operations at Ashley…
Centric Bank has named Joseph Panaro and William Farina Vice Presidents, Commercial Lending Officers in Devon.
In their roles, Panaro and Farina will be responsible…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is getting the New Year off to a healthy start with its All-In Member Challenge.
From now until March…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine recently donated $203 to a group of YouTubers, who, with assistance from the Arbor Day Foundation, began an initiative called…
The Kennett Area YMCA has welcomed Tom Gallagher as its new Executive Director.
Gallagher returns to the Kennett Area YMCA after a five-year hiatus…
The holiday season is upon us. The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is working to ensure all people have a happy holiday season, and it invites…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine raised a record amount of more than $170,000 during the 10th Annual Chester County Corporate Golf Outing held at…
The Brandywine Health Foundation recently distributed 36 grants totaling $322,340, bringing its total giving since it began awarding grants and scholarships in 2002 to…
Holly Graver, Senior Vice President of Business Development for the Brandywine Division of Fulton Bank, will receive the 2019 Gary R. Green Community Impact Award…
Harcum College’s annual lecture series returns with the theme “Eye on Caring” – a slate of four free events with topics related to caring.
The…
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan welcomed local officials to the Upper Main Line YMCA on Wednesday to get a firsthand look at the many…
At just nine years old, West Grove resident Owen Jones is inspiring a lot of people.
Since he was three, Jones has attended summer camp…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine’s gymnastics team, the Gymcats, who train at the Oscar Lasko YMCA in West Chester, capped off a strong year…
The YMCA celebrated its 175th birthday by offering 175 minutes of service on a recent Saturday.
Nearly 200 volunteers across Chester County volunteered for close…
Eight-year-old Colby suffers from a variety of ailments due to a syndrome known as rapid-onset obesity with hypothalamic dysregulation, hypoventilation, and autonomic…
On Saturday, June 8, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine, an association of eight YMCAs serving Chester County, will joins YMCAs around the world in marking…
As part of a community-engaged research project led by West Chester University Assistant Professors of Nutrition Jeanie Subach and Sandy Sarcona, 10 youth from…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine’s biannual Girls on the Run and STRIDE for Boys 5K will be held at 9 AM on Saturday, June…
On Saturday, April 27, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine will be among hundreds of YMCAs across the country celebrating Healthy Kids Day 2019. The Y…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine will present its highest honors, including its Service to Youth Award, Distinguished Service Award, and Community Partner Award during its…
The Kennett Area YMCA has welcomed Francisco Zambrano as its new Executive Director.
Zambrano comes to Chester County after 12 years at the YMCA of…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine believes that team sports are an important way to help kids develop, not only physically, but in learning important life…
Do you like working in the sunshine? Do you enjoying hearing the voices of children laughing and having fun? Are you a team leader and…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine, a nonprofit comprised of eight YMCAs in Chester County, has launched its Annual Campaign.
With a goal of raising $1…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is an association of eight YMCAs that offer life-changing sports, fitness, and educational programs for children, adults, and families…
The Brandywine Health Foundation recently distributed 30 grants totaling $834,000, bringing the Foundation’s total giving since it began awarding grants and scholarships in…
YMCA of Greater Brandywine
Registration for the spring season of the Girls on the Run and STRIDE programs is under way until March 10, with…
Michael Murphy Jr.
The Chester County Commissioners have appointed Murphy as Director of the Department of Emergency Services. Murphy was formerly Platoon Leader for the…
The annual Technical College High School Career and Training Fair, which has proven to be a win-win proposition for both employers and students, will…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine – in conjunction with Director Chris Logan Harley and Uptown! Entertainment Alliance – is putting together a series of videos entitled “Don…
“It’s an awesome job with easy hours, you always get your weekends off, you’re outside all day, you get to swim, and you…
Give a gift of health to yourself!
All seven branches of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine will open their doors to the community at no…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is an association of eight YMCAs that offer life-changing programs for children, families and adults for its more than…
Students of the Technical College High School are prepared for the challenges of employment and are job-ready from the day they graduate.
As a…
Payne Pachuda, a graduate of West Chester East High School and a sophomore at Ohio State University, won the national championship for his age group…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine and RKL – a professional services leader focused on solutions that drive local organizations forward – will host an engaging and informative…
As America’s leading swim instructor, the YMCA has been promoting water safety for more than 100 years. Accidental drowning is the leading cause of…
Delaware County Community College
The college’s New Music Concert Series concludes its fall season with a performance by NakedEye Ensemble entitled “Time’s Illusion…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine, an association of eight YMCAs throughout Chester County, was recently awarded $57,000 in grants from the YMCA of the…
Lifeguards are hard to come by. Beaches and parks-and-recreation departments all across the country have been reporting a shortage of lifeguards.
“Glinting with…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine believes the community is stronger when everyone feels welcome and we work together for the common good.
Celebrated annually at…
The YMCA is the largest provider of licensed childcare in Chester County. Led by degreed teachers, children flourish in warm, supportive…
School is beginning and with it comes a great opportunity for all seventh-graders in Chester County – a free one-year membership to the YMCA…
Immaculata University
The university’s Division of Nursing has secured a grant of $22,900 from the McLean Contributionship for the purchase of a Pyxis…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine recently issued its 2017 Annual Report and would like to thank all its members, staff, board members, donors, and volunteers…
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan hosted state and local officials Wednesday morning at the Oscar Lasko YMCA and Childcare Center in West Chester for…
The Jennersville YMCA has received a $30,000 donation from the Armstrong Group of Companies.
The gift was made on behalf of the Sedwick Charitable…
Seven branches of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine are holding free community events throughout Chester County on Saturday to inspire more kids to keep their…
A few branches of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine will host training camps this weekend for the athletes representing Team Pennsylvania in the 2018 Special…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine will present its highest honors – including its Service to Youth Award, Distinguished Service Award, and Community Partner Award – during its…
The Philadelphia Flyers have honored Andi Youndt, the Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at the YMCA of Greater Brandywine, as a Community Teammate…
Josh Prosser, Long Tran, and Shaun Kushnerock were almost done.
With only a half-hour left in their shift as lifeguards at the Jennersville YMCA…
Earlier this month, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine began accepting SilverSneakers, a fitness program available through certain health insurers that offers eligible seniors in the…
The holiday shopping might not be done, but the YMCA of Greater Brandywine already has the best present of the season.
The Y is welcoming…
Bentley Systems
The Exton-based software company has signed an agreement to acquire a water modeling software business in Portugal called ACTION Modulers. The research…
On your mark, get set, go!
After 10 weeks of preparation, it’s time for Girls on the Run and STRIDE runners to put themselves…
First Resource Bank emerged from a crowded financial-services landscape to be named “Best of Chester County” in the Bank category, as voted on by…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is continuing its 7th Grade Initiative, which offers any seventh-grader in Chester County a free one-year youth membership…
Denise Day – CEO of the nonprofit YMCA of Greater Brandywine, an association of YMCAs that offer life-changing programs for Chester County residents – was inducted…
The science behind it is unavoidable, and the benefits continue to pile up.
In recent years, more and more companies have opted to add corporate…
More than 42 million foreign-born individuals now call the United States home, a number greater than any other in history, and there’s never…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is an association of eight YMCAs that offer life-changing programs for children, families, and adults throughout Chester County. It…
In celebration of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine’s Fourth Annual Advocacy Day, local politicians – including State Senator Tom McGarrigle and State Representative Harry Lewis…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is an association of eight YMCAs that offer life-changing programs for children, families, and adults for its more than…
Sandra Knapp is a partner at the law firm of Gawthrop Greenwood, PC, where she blazed a trail for other female attorneys across the region…
The Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry has recognized Trish Faidiga, owner of West Chester’s Advantage Building and Facility Services, as Female Business…
By Chris Cooper
“We’re not trying to find the next Michael Phelps; we just want to help kids feel confident in the water.”
That…
At his age, Hal Marshall, a retired teacher from the Tredyffrin-Easttown School District, figured there wasn’t much he hadn’t already seen.
But…
First Resource Bank
First Resource Bank, which has branches in Exton and West Chester, has completed a private placement with institutional investors of 513,100…
Immaculata University has entered into a new partnership with the eight YMCA facilities of the Greater Brandywine.
As a result, all YMCA employees will receive…
Among the families that the YMCA of Greater Brandywine serves, Chad Gobel knows there are plenty of those in need.
That’s part of what…
As a board member for the last six years, Jim Horn knows how well Chester County benefits from the YMCA of Greater Brandywine. Therefore, accepting…
Meridian Bank
Meridian Bank, based in Malvern, has promoted Charles Kochka to executive vice president, chief lending officer. He will oversee all of Meridian’s…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine announced that it will kick off its annual campaign under the leadership of Jim Horn, President and CEO of The…
Matt Gorham
Matt Gorham of The Matt Gorham Group recently received the Cultural Icon Award at Keller Williams’ Exton office, which is home to more…
The Brandywine Health Foundation has announced 23 grants totaling $416,000, bringing the foundation’s total giving since it began awarding grants and scholarships in…
As a child, Dwayne Walton never would have imagined himself eating lunch at one of the premier country clubs in one of the most affluent…
A pair of new minds will bring their successful perspectives to the work of nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is hosting a rally today to launch the ‘Zoe for President’ campaign aimed at helping children in Chester County gain…
Campaigning on the key ingredients for shaping today’s youth into tomorrow’s leaders, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine on Tuesday championed 1-year-old…
On Monday, Cochranville’s Cierra Runge, returned as a first-time Olympian and gold medalist to the Jennersville YMCA, the place that taught her how…
Imagine being part of one of the most respected human services organizations in the world—a place where your work positively influences the lives of…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is an association of nine YMCAs that offer life-changing programs for children, families, and adults throughout Chester County. It…
The Upper Main Line YMCA has already set a record and its swimmers haven’t even competed yet in the U.S. Olympic Team Trials…
By Commissioner Terence Farrell
Chester County’s relationship with China officials is leading to ever increasing opportunities for county businesses in China, and Chinese investment…
The Chester County Community Foundation will soon toast the changing of its guard, honoring outgoing Board Chair William J. Gallagher, Esq. and welcoming Robert E…
It will be a packed track on Saturday, as close to 1,500 girls and boys are expected to take advantage of their lessons and…
The Brandywine Health Foundation has awarded three grants totaling $125,000 to Brandywine YMCA, the Coatesville Youth Initiative, and the Public Safety Training Facility.
“On…
Express Y facility to Cease Operations in Great Valley
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine has decided to close its Great Valley site effective June 17th…
Here’s what’s happening on Wednesday and Thursday in Chester County Datebook.
On Wednesday, Chester County SCORE will host Get LinkedIn So You’re…
Here’s what’s happening on Tuesday and Wednesday in Chester County Datebook.
On Tuesday, the Kutztown University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will host…
Wendy Sharpe Joins MCHC’s Board of Directors
The Maternal and Child Health Consortium of Chester County has appointed Wendy Sharpe to its Board of…
By Barb Cronin, YMCA of Greater Brandywine Valley
It’s no secret that eating a healthy diet helps to prevent the risk of chronic diseases…
YMCA Greater Brandywine Organizes Screening of Riveting Documentary about Addiction
YMCA Greater Brandywine has partnered with Kacie’s Cause and the Chester County Chapter of…
Stepping up to serve on a board of directors is about more than taking on a challenge; it’s about caring for a cause, contributing…
Stories of the life-changing influence and opportunities provided by the YMCA of Greater Brandywine resounded throughout the innovative halls of the West Chester firm…
Every year in the United States one in four deaths occurs from cardiovascular disease (CVD.) February is American Heart Month and the perfect time to…
Test your knowledge of the week’s Chester County stories and win a free VISTA Today coffee mug.
The rules are simple. Take the quiz…
Leo Parsons, CTDI president & COO (CTDI), has been appointed as 2016 association campaign chair for the…
Concise reports on what’s happening around Chester County. This morning:
YMCA Volunteers Reach Out on MLK Day
Honoring Martin Luther King Day, YMCA volunteers…
United Way of Chester County Nonprofit of the Year
Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry is hosting its 2016 Small Business Dinner this evening…
Gas Prices Reach New Seven Years Lows
In an effort to attract more customers, several gas stations in the Philadelphia area have reduced gas prices…
VISTA Today briefs are concise reports on breaking stories around Chester County. This Morning:
Greater Brandywine YMCA Hires New Chief Development Officer
Here’s what’s happening on Friday in Chester County Datebook.
The Chester County Economic Development Council will hold its 12th Annual Economic Outlook seminar…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is hosting a Summer Job Fair this week.
The YMCA hosts more than 4,200 campers every summer at eight…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is an association of nine YMCAs that offer life-changing programs for children, families, and adults throughout Chester County. They…
By Barb Cronin, YMCA of Greater Brandywine
Many of us have hopes and dreams for the year ahead. Lists range from losing weight and eating…
Branch Name Change Announced by Greater Brandywine YMCA
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine has announced that their Oscar Lasko Youth Program Center in downtown West…
Showing its continuing involvement in helping to make things better within the local community, Brumbaugh Wealth Management, the firm which emphases comprehensive planning driven by…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine hosted their 2015 Community Partners Recognition Breakfast on Friday to express their gratitude to 60 of their 225 community partners…
by Barb Cronin,
December is here and most of us are getting ready for the upcoming holidays. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Kwanza, Hanukkah or another…
Every 17 seconds, someone is diagnosed with diabetes. Most often, the diagnosis is Type 2 diabetes, a chronic…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine, with more than 80,000 members at nine facilities throughout Chester County, has the following Chester County jobs featured on…
Concise reports on what’s happening around the county:
AMETEK Announces Mixed but Generally Positive Q3 Results
AMETEK, Inc. released its third quarter financial results…
Our Business Briefs keep you up to date with what’s happening around Chester County. This Morning:
DCCC and WCU Team Up to Spur Conversation…
What you need to know to start your morning:
West Chester University Poetry Conference Gets a New Director
The renowned West Chester University Poetry Conference…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine needs caring and skilled Childcare Program Supervisor and staff at their Brandywine branch in Coatesville to help engage our Coatesville…
It’s no secret that exercise and good nutrition are key factors in living a healthy life, fulfilled…
In this morning’s edition of Chester County Jobs, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine is looking for Lifeguards & Swim Instructors for their pool and…
By Barb Cronin, YMCA Of Greater Brandywine
As business professionals, most days are spent sitting down inside often in front of the computer. Finding the…
In this morning’s edition of Chester County Jobs, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine is looking for part- and full-time childcare staff for their…
Our Business Briefs are a quick way to stay up-to-date with what’s happening in Chester County.
Phillips Mushroom Farms Going Pink for…
Our Business Briefs keep you informed with concise stories about what’s going on in the Chester County business Community. This Morning:
Delaware County Community…
The following Chester County jobs were recently posted by local organizations:
Hankin Group – Commercial Property Manager
Hankin Group, a developer of distinctive commercial, residential and…
Our daily news and business briefs are short, to-the-point stories that keep you up to date about what’s developing around Chester County…
It’s only half the size of the Hundred-Acre Wood but probably has more things for children to do, and state Rep. Warren Kampf…
By Barb Cronin,
Nonprofit organizations are often the overlooked backbone of local communities. Supporting causes that benefit the community as a whole, in addition to…
The Coatesville Veterans Affairs Medical Center is partnering with the Pennsylvania CareerLink Chester County to host the Welcome Home Veterans Job Fair on September 11…
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine, with more than 80,000 members at facilities throughout Chester County, has the following three Chester County jobs featured on…
Local cycling is shifting into an innovative new gear with a class specifically designed to spin away the tremors experienced by Parkinson’s disease sufferers…
With the end of the school year still fresh on the books, the United Way of Chester County is flipping the page to a fun…
Instead of chasing each other, thousands of young boys and girls converged to chase a new record for Chester County: its largest 5K race.
Separate…
It was a busy weekend for the greater Philadelphia region, and for today’s Covered Bridge we’re bringing you some of the stories you…
Chester County jobs focuses on three of the nearly 100 full- and part-time YMCA of Greater Brandywine career openings:
Director, Training and Development
Are…
Getting Denise Day, CEO of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine to talk about the organization she has worked for since 1999 and directed since 2010…
Main Line Today caught up with Chester County’s Denise Day last week, who is heading up the YMCA of Greater Brandywine. This new organization…
The positive and life-changing reach of two of Chester County’s most active health- and youth-focused nonprofits will extend even further with the…
Children from the Oscar Lasko Youth Program Center recently joined Denise L. Day, President and CEO, YMCA of Greater Brandywine; Megan Rosanova, Vice President M…
There might not be a Main Line were it not for Chester County.
That’s the impression Main Line Times unintentionally conveys with their “101…
Know a student looking for a fun and rewarding summer job?
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine will be hosting job fair from January 4th through…
During the past year more than 16,000 people received financial assistance of more than $2.5 million to participate in programs at the YMCA…
There’s a lot going on at all YMCA branches this summer, and it’s official – starting Sept. 1 members will be able to take…
The boards of directors of the YMCA of the Brandywine Valley and the YMCA of the Upper Main Line have united into one new regional…
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