Health & Fitness
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Phila. Region Exits List of America’s Smoggiest Metros, but the News Is No Sigh of Relief
The Philadelphia region has finally dropped off the list of the 25 worst metro areas for ozone smog. But the American Lung Association’s State of the Air report shows that the levels of air pollution are still worrisome. Sophia Schmidt hacked through the data for The Philadelphia Tribune. The report looked at both ozone and…
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YMCA Kicks Off Summer with Free Healthy Kids Day Events on April 30
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 feature activities, crafts, games, and vendors to encourage families to take a moment to help kids be kids and set them up for a summer of fun and success. The event will…
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The Alliance for Health Equity to Host Part II of ‘Let’s Talk Allyship’ Series in May
The Alliance for Health Equity, in collaboration with the Health Services Leadership Task Force, will host a hybrid town hall event, Let’s Talk Allyship: Community Healthcare, to discuss how community leaders are forging partnerships to face local hospital closures. Join the conversation on May 19 at 190 West Lincoln Highway in Coatesville or via Zoom…
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Co-Founders of West Chester-Based Startup ‘Knew There Was Something Here, That Technology Was the Solution’
Chris Putsch and Shaun Ziegler, co-founders of West Chester-based Upswing Fitness, will unveil a new app on June 1 to help fitness instructors and clients connect online, writes Paige Gross for Technica.ly Philly. Upswing Fitness was founded in 2020 when Putsch and Ziegler, like many others, had to find ways to exercise at home when the pandemic…
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YMCA of Greater Brandywine Launches Corporate Program to Make Wellness Accessible for All Employers
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 wellness program that makes it easier than ever for employers to support their employees’ wellness journeys. “As people go about their day-to-day responsibilities with work, family, and home life, individual wellness…
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Grants Are Available to Help You Fund Your Next Playground Project
Thinking of constructing or renovating a playground for your organization, or do you just need some support maintaining an existing playground? There are a number of private and public funding organizations that can provide grants that will get you on your way, according to General Recreation, Inc.in Newtown Square. Playgrounds can be an expensive endeavor…
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Enjoy a Day Outside with Your Four-Legged Friend at These Popular Dog Parks in Chester County
If you’re looking for a great place to let your pooch run free as you both enjoy a breath of fresh air, there are several dog parks in Chester County that have you covered, writes Tori Bissonette for Main Line Today. Lloyd Park in Downingtown is a large public park that offers plenty of open…
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Celebrating the Strength in Motherhood: West Chester Woman Aims to Make Moms Strong in Body, Mind, Spirit
West Chester resident Anna Evans has launched a Fit4Mom, a fitness and wellness franchise dedicated to helping prenatal and postpartum mothers stay active, writes Melissa Jacobs for Main Line Tonight. Fit4Mom, which has more than 300 locations in the U.S., celebrates the strength in motherhood. Evans, who has two children under the age of…
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General Recreation Partners Locally to Create ADA-Accessible Play Area
A collaboration between Newtown Square’s General Recreation experts and township officials outside Pittsburgh helped make an inclusive playground a reality at Clever Park in Robinson Township. The partnership was part of General Recreation’s mission to support local businesses and enhance recreational accessibility for the community. Robinson Township had completed a parks assessment with a recommendation…
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Devon Man Finds Relief from Long-Term COVID-19 in Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber
Long-term COVID-19 sufferers can get some relief thanks to Restore Health & Longevity in Wayne, writes Caroline O’Halloran for SAVVY Main Line. Devon resident Dave Shollock had been feeling sick and tired long after his bout with the virus. He endures headaches every day, along with heavy brain fog and fatigue. Shollock was one…
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West Chester-Based Startup Enables Personal Trainers and Their Clients to ‘Work Out Together, but Apart’
West Chester-based Upswing Fitness offers personal trainers and fitness instructors a platform where they can create and post content for their subscribers, writes Kennedy Rose for The Philadelphia Business Journal. The startup was founded in 2020 by Chris Putsch, a personal trainer, and Shaun Ziegler, one of his first clients. They run the company together…
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Play Area Symbol Sign Lets All Children Express Themselves
Communication and expression are critical skills children need as they develop, but not every child finds it easy to communicate verbally. Symbols and pictures are another effective way to get a message across for children who are non-verbal, speech-challenged, speak different languages, or who are just learning to communicate with friends and caregivers. Now playground…
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Happy Trails in Delco as County Makes Concerted Effort to Expand Trail System
A Western Suburbs Trail Summit last week highlighted an expanding trails system in Delaware County, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. Delaware County Council has made it a priority to invest more in trails and open space, said Council Vice Chair Elaine Paul Schaeffer. There was $7.5 million invested this past year. The county’s…
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Kennett Grad’s Nonprofit a Pathway to a Robust Future for the Formerly Incarcerated
Wylie Belasik, a Kennett High School graduate, founded UliftU, a nonprofit to help people reentering society from prison become fitness coaches. Gina Tomaine muscled her way through the particulars for Philadelphia magazine. Belasik’s worldview begins with the vision of sport as “a tool for social change.” Atop that foundation, he launched UliftU, which offers former…
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Children Become Explorers With General Recreation’s Smart Play Summit
Exploring is a great way for a child to develop. Exploring stimulates the senses with new sights, sounds, and smells; while it improves motor skills and tones muscles. Exploration, particularly shared among children, can develop social and emotional skills, fostering imagination and cooperation. It teaches problem-solving and strategic thinking. Some of the best explorations happen…
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General Recreation in Newtown Square Helped Bring Playground Vision to Life
When Jenny Morgan wanted an all-accessible playground in her rural, close-knit community of Warfordsburg, PA, she turned to General Recreation Inc. out of Newtown Square. A Google search for inclusive play equipment led Jenny to General Recreation and Landscape Structures playground consultant Steve Hemler. Steve developed a design where children with special needs could play…
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A New Year of Battling COVID in Chester County: Jeanne Franklin to Discuss the Omicron Surge, Testing, and Vaccinations on Jan. 20 NoonZOOM
What are the current COVID-19 infection, hospitalization, and death trends across Chester County? How do Chester County’s vaccination rates compare to similar counties in the Delaware Valley and beyond? What resources are available for organizations that want to provide COVID-19 testing for their employees? On Thursday, Jan. 20, VISTA Today will host a NoonZOOM —…
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Coatesville High School Senior Takes a Comic-Book Approach to a Serious Subject
Coatesville High School senior Ariel Abbott knew firsthand about the trials and uncertainty of teenage years. Having navigated them herself, she set out to help her peers, using an offbeat but effective medium: a comic book. Richard Gaw paged through the details for the Chester County Press. She created the comic book, born of her…
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