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  • City officials cutting the ribbon inside new Philadelphia transportation cente.r
    Transportation

    Philadelphia Parking Authority Unveils New Transportation Center, Open May 1

    May 2, 2026

    Philadelphia residents, travelers, and visitors will soon have a new transportation center to go to at the site of a shuttered bus terminal in Center…

  • Rendering of Saint Patrick Hall.
    Philanthropy

    Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Music Institute Receives $1.5 Million Gift, Its Largest Ever

    May 1, 2026

    The Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Music Institute (PYOMI) has received its largest philanthropic gift ever with a $1.5 million donation from the Walter R. Garrison Foundation,…

  • Pictured (From left): Jim Conroy, Co-President, Pennhurst Memorial & Preservation Alliance; Karen Hayes and Jean Searle, legal members of the Pennhurst Lawsuit Class; and Jeanne Meikrantz, Arc of Chester County CEO.
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    The Arc of Chester County Partners with Penn State Great Valley in Speaker Series and Step Challenge

    March 28, 2025

    The Arc of Chester County, a dedicated champion for individuals with disabilities and their families, is proud to partner with Penn State Great Valley for…

  • Two children try out a communication s board a the new Warminster Community Park playground in Bucks County.
    Newtown Square

    Modern Playgrounds Go Beyond ADA to Include Neurodiversity

    August 3, 2024

    Within hours of cutting the ribbon for the new playground at Warminster Community Park in Bucks County last May, the community’s Facebook page lit up…

  • Nonprofit

    YMCA of Greater Brandywine Shines Spotlights Its Adaptive Fitness Offerings

    July 31, 2024

    With July being Disability Pride Month, a month-long celebration commemorating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) has focused on…

  • Kids climbing on the Crab Trap.
    Parks and recreation

    For Kids Who Love to Climb, the Crab Trap Offers a Unique Experience

    June 3, 2023

    For anyone seeking a unique addition to their school or community playground, check out the Crab Trap, available through General Recreation in Newtown Square. This…

  • The expanded inclusive playground in Northampton Township, Bucks County
    Newtown Square, Parks and recreation

    Northampton Playground in Bucks County Expands to Include Everyone

    May 20, 2023

    It’s been nearly a year since a grand re-opening of a municipal park-inclusive playground in Northampton Township, Bucks County, and community leaders are looking back…

  • coatesville station
    Transportation

    Construction Underway for Coatesville’s New Train Station

    March 30, 2023

    A new state-of-the-art, ADA-compliant train station is underway in Coatesville. The $65 million station is set to be completed by late 2025. Some construction at…

  • Randolph woods nature preserve
    Malvern

    Chester County Gets Funding for Nature Restoration  

    January 20, 2023

    Chester County is going green thanks to a hefty grant from the Department of Environmental Protection. The grants, which amount to $425,000, fund two projects…

  • Proudfoot Capital building rendering
    Economic Development

    Here’s What to Expect From the Coatesville Redevelopment Renaissance

    January 9, 2023

    Coatesville is getting a redevelopment renaissance with $200 million dollars pumped into projects that will stimulate the economy. In addition, funds will also go towards…

  • A community playground with equipment
    Newtown Square

    For 47 Years, General Recreation has Helped Clients With Recreation Needs

    December 27, 2022

    General Recreation, Inc. in Newtown Square has been assisting clients for 47 years with their recreational needs thanks to its affiliation with national manufacturers to…

  • Modern playground equipment
    Newtown Square, Parks and recreation

    Thinking of Building a Playground? Here’s How to Get Started

    November 5, 2022

    If you’re thinking of building a playground in your community or school, you’ll need a vision and a systematic approach to get things started, according…

  • Playground equipment at Spring Garden Township in York.
    Newtown Square, Public Health

    Spring Garden Township Grows Gathering Spaces for Community

    August 12, 2022

    After more than 25 years in the playground design business, General Recreation’s consultant Steve Hemler still approaches a new client like Spring Garden Township, and…

  • Kids playing on the Smart Play Summit play equipment.
    Public Health

    Children Become Explorers With General Recreation’s Smart Play Summit

    February 10, 2022

    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…

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