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YMCA Offers Free Memberships to Chester County Seventh Graders

September 16, 2026September 15, 2026 - by Timothy Alexander

WEST CHESTER, PA — The YMCA of Greater Brandywine is offering free memberships to Chester County seventh graders for the 2026-27 school year and the following summer, removing membership costs …

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GLP-1 Users Are Changing What Makes a Meal Feel Worth It

September 8, 2026September 7, 2026 - by Timothy Alexander

The grocery cart looks different when every bite has to earn its place. A tub of Greek yogurt may suddenly matter more than a bag of chips. Protein counts draw …

Healthy Living / National

HHS Revives Presidential Fitness Test in Youth Health Push

July 6, 2026July 5, 2026 - by Maryann Pugh

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. launched a nationwide effort to restore the Presidential Fitness Test and promote physical activity among children, joining …

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Men’s Health Month Has a Message Many Men Need to Hear

June 22, 2026June 20, 2026 - by Timothy Alexander

The chessboard sits untouched for a moment. Sunlight spills across the kitchen table as a retired accountant studies the position in front of him. His morning coffee has gone cold. …

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Every Mile Starts at Ground Level

June 3, 2026June 3, 2026 - by Timothy Alexander

The sun has barely cleared the horizon when the first runners appear. Their footsteps tap softly against the pavement. Breath rises in faint clouds during the cool morning air. Some …

Healthy Living / Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Promotes Brain Health Through Fitness Push for Older Adults

May 29, 2026May 28, 2026 - by Timothy Alexander

HERSHEY, PA — Pennsylvania health officials used Older Americans Month on Wednesday to spotlight physical activity as a key tool in reducing dementia risk and helping older adults maintain independence, …

Healthy Kids Day at YMCA of Greater Brandywine

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Chester County YMCAs Kick Off Summer With Free Healthy Kids Day Events

April 17, 2026April 17, 2026 - by Timothy Alexander

CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Families across Chester County are invited to jumpstart summer with a day full of games, community connections, and outdoor fun as the YMCA of Greater Brandywine …

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Chester County Health Inspections Cite Violations at Three Facilities

March 17, 2026March 17, 2026 - by Maryann Pugh

WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County Health Department reported multiple food safety violations at three facilities during inspections conducted Monday, March 16, 2026, while several other establishments were found …

Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run

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Ten Miles, One City: Broad Street’s Annual Pulse

February 24, 2026February 24, 2026 - by Timothy Alexander

Just before dawn, Broad Street feels almost reverent. The asphalt is still cool from the night air, streetlights flicker against rowhouse windows, and the hum of 40,000 nervous conversations rises …

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Health Inspectors Flag Food Safety Violations at Chester County Restaurants

February 4, 2026February 4, 2026 - by Maryann Pugh

WEST CHESTER, PA — County health inspectors cited multiple food safety and sanitation violations at two popular Chester County eateries following routine inspections conducted February 3, according to reports released …